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Diverse Voices To Denounce Iraq Troop Plan [Hanoi Jane's war protest] [FR DC Chapter opposes]
Washington Post ^ | January 27, 2007 | By Michael E. Ruane

Posted on 01/27/2007 12:30:03 AM PST by Jim Robinson

Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the country are expected to converge in Washington today to urge the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq as President Bush is proposing to send more troops in an effort to stabilize the country.

They plan to rally on the Mall, march around the north side of the Capitol and send a strong message to the government.

The event, which authorities said could draw 100,000 people, starts with a rally at 11 a.m. Among those expected to address the crowd are Jane Fonda, Danny Glover, Susan Sarandon and Jesse Jackson.

The march, organized by the group United for Peace and Justice, is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.

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Fifty to 100 members of the Washington chapter of the conservative organization FreeRepublic.com plan to rally near the U.S. Navy Memorial to oppose the march and the participation of Jane Fonda, the chapter said. The actress has long been the object of conservative ire for her support of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

"These groups are the ones that are acting as the political arm of the terrorists overseas to help bring about America's defeat in the war on terror," said Kristinn Taylor of FreeRepublic.com.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia; US: Maryland; US: Pennsylvania; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: dcchapter; rally
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To: Miss Marple

Yup.


421 posted on 01/27/2007 10:49:54 AM PST by freema (Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Well use your head.I hope we get to see the DC chapter before this goes off..


422 posted on 01/27/2007 10:50:48 AM PST by fatima
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To: Steely Tom

>>The trolls who are behind this "TiVo the Sixties" strategy are going to be surprised how it turns out this time.

This ain't the sixties. Uncle Walter is long gone, as is Ho Chi Minh.<<

One thing that is really different is that these are volunteers in the military.


423 posted on 01/27/2007 10:50:54 AM PST by gondramB (It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.)
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To: Spiff
Have they shown our fine D.C. Freepers yet?

No, and I doubt C-SPIN will pull away from all of these "exciting" America-hating celebrities and trustafarians just to show a fine group of Patriots - wouldn't fit their agenda.

To be honest, I turned C-SPIN off... so I don't know what is on right now. I'm pretty busy today and can't spend much time in front of the TV.

424 posted on 01/27/2007 10:50:55 AM PST by nutmeg ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
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To: Txsleuth

I heard this Rapper say his Grandfather fought in WW2, I bet his grandfather is spinning in his grave.


425 posted on 01/27/2007 10:50:56 AM PST by RatsDawg
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To: Arrowhead1952
Maybe some buck attractant...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Be careful. Which deer in the photo is a Democrat?

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426 posted on 01/27/2007 10:51:10 AM PST by Candor7
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To: Howlin
OK!!! We have the GIANT PUPPETS!!!

Except it looks like a giant Aflac Duck!

427 posted on 01/27/2007 10:51:45 AM PST by Miss Marple (Prayers for Jemian's son,: Lord, please keep him safe and bring him home .)
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To: La Enchiladita

Haven't seen anything on the DC Chapter.


428 posted on 01/27/2007 10:52:06 AM PST by freema (Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: SandRat; All

It appears they are nowhere near the Navy Memorial, as originally reported? Hopefully.

Well, folks, this is what our troops fight for, the right for total asinine idiots to pull anti-American stunts like this.


429 posted on 01/27/2007 10:52:26 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: Miss Marple; kristinn
I knew that's what you were waiting for.............ROFLMAO

Doesn't look like too many, there, but kristinn will tell us the truth.


430 posted on 01/27/2007 10:53:21 AM PST by Howlin (The GOP RATS - Republicans Against Total Success (Howie66))
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To: Howlin

It's not an official protest unless you have the giant puppets. But why did it look like a duck?


431 posted on 01/27/2007 10:54:11 AM PST by Miss Marple (Prayers for Jemian's son,: Lord, please keep him safe and bring him home .)
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To: nutmeg

Hey Nutmeg,
Could you please post www.thenrscpledge.com on your state board? We New Englanders need to step up to the plate!
Thanks.


432 posted on 01/27/2007 10:54:12 AM PST by acapesket (never had a vote count in all my years here)
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To: fatima

Very large amount of professional printed signs. I wonder who designed and paid for printing?


433 posted on 01/27/2007 10:54:15 AM PST by cibco (April 28 - My PAL's day...)
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To: freema

I just saw one American flag....could that be them?


434 posted on 01/27/2007 10:54:37 AM PST by toldyou
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To: fatima

The Freepers are moving from the upper Senate park to an advantage somewhere along their parade. Their parade route was just announced this morning. CSPAN will probably not cover the Freepers.


435 posted on 01/27/2007 10:54:55 AM PST by AGreatPer
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To: La Enchiladita; Howlin; tgslTakoma

No numbers on the protest, but the Chapter got a mention!

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/27/iraq.protest.ap/index.html


436 posted on 01/27/2007 10:54:55 AM PST by freema (Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: freema

You know these rappers and hip-hop people are a hugh influence on gang members...and I betcha there are more people killed by gang violence than in Iraq..

Think of all of the poor little kids that get caught in the crossfire of gang "hits"...


437 posted on 01/27/2007 10:55:18 AM PST by Txsleuth (Duncan Hunter 2008)
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To: cibco

Humm,"Arms are for hugging"sign :)


438 posted on 01/27/2007 10:56:10 AM PST by fatima
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To: freema
Sign: "Arms are for hugging"

Okey-dokey. Please use that line on your friendly jihadist.

Lord, I didn't know we had so many dim bulbs in this country!

439 posted on 01/27/2007 10:56:14 AM PST by Miss Marple (Prayers for Jemian's son,: Lord, please keep him safe and bring him home .)
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To: cibco

YELLOW is a favorite color for those pre-fab signs... how fitting.


440 posted on 01/27/2007 10:56:45 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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