Boots on the Ground!!!
Posted on 01/11/2007 8:57:54 AM PST by kristinn
The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic invites all Freepers and lurkers in good standing, as well as other patriotic Americans, to join us in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, January 27, 2007, for a rally in support of victory in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror, and a counter-gathering along the route of an 'antiwar' march later that day.
We are calling this gathering the Winter Patriots Rally. The anti-American left used the phrase 'Winter Soldier' during the Vietnam war in a propaganda campaign to get America to surrender to our enemies--not defeat them--by turning inside out a Revolutionary War call to patriotism by Thomas Paine.
We're reclaiming that call to patriotism and, sadly, Thomas Paine's words are as apt now as when he wrote them in December 1776:
THESE are the times that try men's souls.
The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.
Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.
When: 10 a.m. SHARP, Saturday, January 27, 2007 through the afternoon. This is an all day action.
Where: Upper Senate Park, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
After the rally we will head down to the Mall area to stand along the 'antiwar' protesters' march route in the early afternoon.
Weather: Who knows? But we'll be there rain, snow or sunshine; warm, cold or frigid.
Bring: American and service flags as well as signs bearing messages of support for our troops, their mission and their Commander-in-Chief, President Bush.
Directions: Upper Senate Park is located at Constitution Avenue and Delaware Avenue, NE. It is next to the Russell Senate Office Building and directly across from the Capitol Building. Taking the Metro to the Union Station stop on the Red line is best. Street parking will be available as it will be a Saturday. Garage parking is available at Union Station.
As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for demonstrating will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
Please note: Our rally will not be on a grand scale. It will consist of a portable podium and a handful of speakers. After the rally we will walk down Constitution Avenue to a spot to be announced to gather as a group and counter-protest the 'antiwar' march after their rally. Please beware that if you attend the counter-protest you will be required to show the utmost restraint in dealing with the anti-American leftists marching by. If you do not believe you can control yourself in the face of their hatred for America, please do not attend.
Please send this notice to your patriotic family members, friends and co-workers. Veterans and military families (including Gold Star families) who support victory in OIF are especially encouraged to attend.
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Thanks for the ping.
Thanks for the bump. Please note that safety is not an isue. The left is nothing but hot air. They are cowards in the face of truth.
Back surgery! WTF did you do now? Must be a result of the attack outside the Chicom embassy many moons ago. I hope that you have tried non invasive remedies. Keep us posted.
Therapy for a few weeks, no improvement, MRI...then a second MRI with contrast
Extruding disk, L5-S1
Workman's Comp
Pain 100% of the time, but manageable when sitting or reclining in front of the tv
still at work, light duty
able to drive long distances, but no standing for more than 5 minutes without great pain!
Still waiting to see the Surgeon for the FIRST visit...in 2 weeks!
It was all that stupid woman's fault! And the DC Court system let her go, no prosecution!
There's Amtrak trains going there...
I can provide a free ride to anyone from the Philly area and along the I-95 corridor who wants to attend this event.
Would it be at all possible to have that made in t-shirt form?
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I have the 27th marked to be there.
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hurts a lot today! :(
I'll be there on the 27th and looking forward to supporting America and the troops.
I've got it! An easy chair on wheels. As one who was blessed to not have to go under the knife, for continual back problems, I wish you the best whatever the decision. My solution was exercise, orthopedic seats in the cockpit for the last two years of my military career, and finally, retirement from the travel stress, and 150 lbs of stuff I had to carry every time we went off on another all expense paid tour of the world, which was quite often. Not to mention the schedule once we got to that part of the world where we were needed.
Thanks, Kristinn!
Doctor Raoul has volunteered a van ride from the Philly area if you can make it.
Don't forget the Walter Reed Rally on Friday night. We have all four corners and the troops all to our selves.
[Mr] T
Boots on the Ground!!!
BTTT. Am trying to work out the schedule to be there for both days but nothing definite yet.
Hi Kristinn,
I'm going to be performing at the Old Post Office Pavilion on Pennsylvania Ave. early that afternoon. I'll be sure to drop by.
This happened to me also a number of months ago. I had a gig at the Old Post Office and there was an anti-war rally going on. I went over to the Navy Memorial for a bit, to lend support to the pro-America supporters.
George
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