Fayetteville on March 19, 2005

April 10, 2005 | Michael T. Heaney

[MichaelTHeaney]

I'm conducting research on the protests held in Fayetteville, North Carolina on March 19, 2005. I'm very interested in talking with someone who was part of the contingent from Free Republic. (I'm only interested in talking with people who were actually physically there.) If you are willing to talk with me, please drop me an e-mail and we can set up a time to talk via telephone. I can be reached at michael.t.heaney@yale.edu.

Sincerely,

Michael T. Heaney

[upchuck]

Hmmm... a newbie (since 4/11/05) FReeper from Yale?

Not sure what to make of this? Any ideas?

[Allosaurs_r_us]

Hey Meek........This looks like it might need your attention.

[Vn_survivor_67-68]

Looking for a little feedback from this thing you co-sponsored? Your name is on the co-sponsor list, which is just below This (snipped only) list of Organizational sponsors....

Organizational Co-Sponsors of March 18-20:
To co-sponsor the March 18 concert, the March 19 march and rally, and the March 20 organizer's gathering, fill out the March 19 Co-Sponsorship Form. This list is current as of 3/17/2005:
Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship
United for Peace and Justice
US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation
Veterans For Peace
Veterans for Peace, Georgia
Veterans for Peace, Waynesville
Vietnam Veterans Against the War
Virginia Anti-War Network
Voices in the Wilderness
Wake County Lutheran Peace Fellowship
War Resisters League
War Resisters Support Campaign

Individual Co-Sponsors of March 18-20
The following Individual Co-Sponsors have contributed financially to the March 19 Planning Committee as of 3/15/2005, and we thank them for their support!
Megan Randall, Carrboro, NC
Mia Austin-Scoggins, Raleigh, NC
Michael T. Heaney <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Michael Howell, Raleigh, NC
Mitch Potts, Washington, DC

http://www.ncpeacejustice.org/article.php?list=type&type=12

get lost troll.....you're a busy boy, I see here on google:

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Michael+T.+Heaney%22&hl=en&lr=&start=0&sa=N

[Vn_survivor_67-68]

NC Peace & Justice Coalition: Housing Board
... Contact: Michael Heaney michael.t.heaney@yale.edu 202-236-3369. Dates Needed :
April 1-2. Number of People : 1. Other Comments ...
www.ncpeacejustice.org/article.php?id=49 - 11k - Cached - Similar pages

[airborne]

[Vn_survivor_67-68]

I clicked googles cache for the above...the "other comment" is still there:

Contact: Michael Heaney michael.t.heaney@yale.edu 202-236-3369
Dates Needed : April 1-2
Number of People : 1
Other Comments
I'm coming to Raleigh for the wrap up session this weekend.
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since the "event" was on March 19, it looks like we've got a troll who was not only a sponsor, but a real producer, too.

What do you want from Freepers, Mr michael.t.heaney@yale.edu 202-236-3369 ?

[Allosaurs_r_us]

Oh, I see, he's a stinkin' commie.............Why the hell do you think he's lookin' for FReepers?

[The PeteMan]

A geeky looking Dork Commie at that!
Get lost tradertroll.

[MichaelTHeaney]

I'm impressed by the quick responses to my posting.

For those of you who have asked me to leave, I'd like to point out a few things.

First, I haven't disguised my identity. I stated plainly that I'm conducting research. I've provided accurate contact information. I don't think that such behavior constitutes "trolling."

Second, the google search you conducted on my name confirms that I am a researcher. Indeed, you can find examples of my work and comments on it by others. (I think you'll find a balanced portfolio, I've written for both the WASHINGTON TIMES and the WASHINGTON POST. I'm quoted by the National Right to Life Committee as well as the National Breast Cancer Coalition. I'm doing balanced research.)

Third, the comments you found on ncpeaceandjustice.org web site confirms that I am conducting research as well. I did attend the rally weekend and made a follow-up visit to Raleigh during the weekend of April 1-3. The "cosponsorship" you refer to was a $30 fee necessary to attend the Southern Organizers Gathering on March 20. Essentially, this fee covered my lunch and share of renting the space. All of this is consistent with conducting research on the event.

Why am I interested in Free Republic? I'm interested in how organizations frame protest events. Why is one message chosen rather than another? Why are certain tactics used? For example, Free Republic focused much of its attention at the rally against Code Pink. While I understand the reasons you don't like Code Pink, you could have chosen to focus on other organizations in attendance -- perhaps you could have focused your attacts on International ANSWER. In general, I'm interested in your choices of strategies and messages.

Think about how you would respond if I wrote an article about the event and didn't take into account your position. You would charge me with bias. Or, worse, if I talked about Free Republic without actually talking with you. You would probably say, "I wish he had talked to us before he wrote this article."

If you don't want to talk with me, that's fine, of course. But I am very interested in talking with someone who attended the event. Again, my contact information is michael.t.heaney@yale.edu. I would be happy to set up a phone call with you if you are willing to talk.

Sincerely,

Michael T. Heaney

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, thanks for the heads up. See post #10. :)

I didn't attend/participate in this event,
but welcome to FreeRepublic.com, MTH.

Good luck with your research.

[leadpenny]

fyi

[RippleFire]

[Rebelbase]

"Why are certain tactics used? For example, Free Republic focused much of its attention at the rally against Code Pink"

Michael, Didn't you read the banner? Code Pink provided funding to terrorists in Fallujah.

[gakrak]

I think Old Mike is a Troll and he kinda stepped in something soft brown and smelly. Amen.

[Alia]

bookmark

[tgslTakoma]

Third, the comments you found on ncpeaceandjustice.org web site confirms that I am conducting research as well. I did attend the rally weekend and made a follow-up visit to Raleigh during the weekend of April 1-3. The "cosponsorship" you refer to was a $30 fee necessary to attend the Southern Organizers Gathering on March 20. Essentially, this fee covered my lunch and share of renting the space. All of this is consistent with conducting research on the event.

Acouple of things...

You say you gave $30 to the "planning committee," and you say it covered lunch for you, and your portion of renting the Rainbow Room.

And you say you went to the rally over the weekend.

Why didn't you come over to the group that weekend, and conduct your research?

Something stinks.

A lot.

Folks, I think this researcher is interested in finding out real names and personal information about our protest organizers and attendees.

I don't believe he's simply interested in how we decided it was Code Pink's day in the barrel. I believe he wants to get names and then do some "research" for the other side.

Just my gut feeling. YMMV.

[kristinn]

You have e-mail.

[upchuck]

Pingers

[bmwcyle]

Who are you and be honest?