Posted on 01/31/2007 2:42:16 PM PST by Just A Nobody
The purpose of this thread will be to pool our resources and ideas to counter the attempted take-over of our nation’s capital and foreign policy.
It is not the place to voice your disgust with those that feel it is necessary to present a street presence to counter the dregs of society seeking to undermine and destroy our country and our leadership. If that is your purpose, please move along.
On January 27, 2007, Thunder90 posted a thread to advise us of the next convergence on our nations capital by the anti-American hate-mongers. This gives us SEVEN WEEKS to organize and strategerize.
While reading Thuder90’s thread and the AAR from the DC Chapter’s counter demonstration last Saturday, January 27th, you will find inquiries in regard to transportation, hotels, metro lines and the like. There were also a number of Freepmails discussing these issues.
For those interested in making our presence known in Washington, DC on March 17, 2007 please feel free to offer what you can.
· If you are driving and have room for others, let us know the general vicinity you will begin the trip. I have an offer now of someone willing to pay for half the gas to share a ride.
· We already have offers of rooms/beds for those that need a place to stay. We can always use more!
· Perhaps you can rally enough interest in your area that renting a van or chartering a bus would be worthwhile. Let us know and we will see if that can be arranged.
· Those that live in the greater DC area or will have a vehicle at your disposal may be able to help shuttle folks from hotels or metro stations.
· We may need wheel chairs and those to push them.
· Those that have blogs, talk shows, columns or access to others that do – please share!
Any specifics should be discussed via FReepmail!
The threads referenced above can be found here:
Click HERE to read: Counter ANSWER march on the Pentagon on March 17th
Click HERE to read:Wounded Iraq Vet Threatened, Spat on by ‘Antiwar’ Protesters
(D.C. Chapter Report on 1/27/07)
There are no formal plans at this time. Why plan a big rally/counterdemonstration if no one plans to attend?
Rest assured the DC Chapter faithful, with assistance from local citizens and troops, will be in DC on March 17th between 11:00 AM and however long it takes to ensure our presence is known.
The question is – WILL YOU BE THERE?
See reply 100. I am (more than) willinng to throw a couple of bucks into the kitty for this. If anyone has a place to send money let us know.
Someone needs to learn from history. The pro-lifers had 10 times more people in Washington than the war protestors one week later. It wasn't just the bias of the MSM. For the most part, the conservative media did not cover the pro-lifers. Why? The pro-lifers had no concept of how to communicate a sound byte to any media. They had no concept of how to use a cogent symbol or spokesperson. They had no concept of Public Relations 101.
Until we learn from history, we are bound to repeat it.
We have a very articulate and photogenic spokesman in the form of Kristinn Taylor. Hell, I'd do it -- but I'd be afraid that I'd break the camera lens. I'm ugly, you know?
Yippee!! It'll be a pleasure to meet you and your wife! Thank you for using your ping list to encourage others to come out and thank you for making the INVESTMENT of your time and money to support the troops/counter the moonbats. If you haven't set your hotel reservations yet, freepmail me and I'll make some suggestions. You can also check out www.tripadvisor.com (look for "washington DC forum"). Local folks answer questions about visiting DC (where to stay etc) and visitors often tell of their experiences (good/bad) in the various hotels. And if your schedule will let you arrive Friday, please feel free to visit the Friday night Freep at WAlter Reed Army Medical Center!
Bryan - all I can tell you with certainty is that we WILL be there...somewhere between the wall and the Pentagon and possibly a couple other areas along their route.
As I said above...
There are no formal plans at this time. Why plan a big rally/counter demonstration if no one plans to attend?
Rest assured the DC Chapter faithful, with assistance from local citizens and troops, will be in DC on March 17th between 11:00 AM and however long it takes to ensure our presence is known.
Veterans groups are also organizing to be there. We have 6 weeks to iron out all the details. Thank you for your interest.
Excellent! They need to be countered where ever they rear their ugly heads. Thanks!
Thank you and your wife for standing up for America and our Troops!!! I will add you to the list of those planning to attend.
Thanks much!!!
Bump
JVb and I were talking about bringing some traditional Irish musical instruments/noisemakers to this St. Paddy's Day event....
And when you do, it tends to be for something worthwhile, like this. Thanks, FRiend.
Keep this thread alive!
Wouldn't miss this one.
News you won't see on MSNBC, CNN, CBS, NBC or ABC
February 05, 2007
Gathering of Eagles
"A helpless sparrow can drift with the wind. It takes an "Eagle" to fly against the storm."
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1000 Hours, March 17, 2007 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Washington, D.C. |
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The anti-war/anti-America groups are planning a "march to the Pentagon" on March 17, 2007... this group has intentions that defenders of freedom cannot overlook or allow to occur... there must be a challenge.
Here's a portion from the "anti-war" web site March 17 -- March on Pentagon!: Time to Turn Up the Heat! that causes considerable concern: "The biggest single group of new volunteers and activists are soldiers and marines who have returned from Iraq. Their family members and other veterans are also organizing to March on the Pentagon. The opening rally will assemble at the Vietnam Memorial (Constitution Gardens) at noon."
The anti-war/anti-America group cannot be allowed to use the Viet Nam Memorial Wall as a back-drop to their anti-America venom and stain the hallowed ground that virtually cries out with blood at the thought of this proposed desecration ... it must not happen.
Many are encouraging a "Gathering of Eagles" (symbolic of our freedom) at the Viet Nam Memorial Wall on March 17, 2007, as a signal that a segment of America does not agree with the "anti-war/anti-America" rally on the same day. As noted above, the anti-war/anti-America crowd is publishing intention to use the Viet Nam Memorial as a backdrop to their rally................this cannot happen...............it cannot go unchallenged.
Based on the input received, here is what is suggested as a means to identify those of us attending/visiting the Viet Nam Memorial wall and other Memorials on March 17, 2007 opposing the anti-war distortions.
We want to send a different message than the "anti-war/anti-America" surrender crowd, so we should be clearly set apart from them.
Wear a Red Armband on the right arm (Red often symbolizes/represents courage, revolution, hardiness, blood, and/or valor) .
On the armband each person should print something, e.g. WWII, Korea, Nam, Iraq, spouse, widow, POW, Vet, Legion, patriot, citizen, etc., or other respectful phrase one wants to help us identify one another.
We need to remember all American's are invited to support our effort which is intended as a defender of hallowed ground and intended as a non-violent competition between those that would sell out America and those of us who support freedom and keeping the fight with the enemy on distant shores.
Many of us will be wearing favorite caps, shirts, jackets, jungle fatigues, desert dress, medals, etc. to include the Red Armband............it will be a grand reunion, a time of new friendships, which will also, God willing, rekindle a new light of American patriotism which would filter down the mall toward the Capitol of the United States.......maybe even the main stream media (MSM)
........obviously more detail is needed which will come as we draw nearer.
We know some of the, who, what, when, why, where, …….it's up to each of us to supply the "how".
More details to follow....................
Harry Riley, COL, USA, Ret
Visit http://www.independent-patriots-for-america.com and http://www.independent-patriots-for-america.com/patriot-talk/
Free Republic to get Permit for counter Demonstration
ViperAsh50@aol.com
Feb. 05, 07
Kristinn Taylor the President of the DC Chapter of Free Republic kristinn@bellatlantic.net will be getting a permit for a counter protest on March 17th, 07 in Washington DC...They will set up along the route of the Anti-War Protestors, and we from the "Gathering of Eagles" will be under their permit umbrella. When we are satisfied the Wall is secure and the Park Police have everything under control we can march to where the counter protest will take place to show our support of our troops in the field.
I have also talked to Jeff White, PA, State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America, who has sent out 1500 e-mails. And he has also notified the Gold Star Mothers, and Modern Day Veterans those who have served after 1990.
This morning I also talked to Artie Muller - National Executive Director - of Rolling Thunder, he wants all the information on the "Gathering of Eagles". He has not committed yet, but we can hope.
America must know that there are those of us who know what Anti war protests do to the moral of the troops and who better to let them know than the Vietnam Veterans? We must let our Troops know America is not abandoning another generation of soldiers. These Protesters say they "Support the Troops" how can they possibly believe what they are doing is any way support....What they are doing in reality is what they did to us almost 40 years ago...they are giving our enemies aid and comfort and hope that all they have to do is wait us out...great Americans, Like Jane Fonda. These people are not anti-war they are anti AMERICA!
Anyone who is setting up a convoy or trying to get a bus send me your e-mail and I can put the word out in my "Desk of Viper"
Please forward this mail to all Veterans of all wars to all Veteran organizations to all right thinking Americans forward it on and on and on.
If you are coming from the west
We have a few convoys of vets headed there from the west starting on March 1st. The intention is to pickup more along the way, get there, link arms and not let any of that trash get near our Hallowed Ground!
Ty
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Just so you know I have decided to go and counter protest, I'm working on arrangements to drive to DC now.
In my 1966 Mustang no less.
At this time there is no formal request for donations but we also don't know what costs/fees may crop up. But the D.C. Chapter is always in need of funds for our banners and Hanoi Jane effigies like we had at the Jan. 27 Rally. So any contributions will go for this Rally or other Rally/FReep expenses.
Go to the D.C. Chapter web site HERE and click the "Donate" bar. Our address is there or there is a paypal selection.
[Mr] T
At this time there is no formal request for donations but we also don't know what costs/fees may crop up. But the D.C. Chapter is always in need of funds for our banners and Hanoi Jane effigies....Donuts...Organically grown free range Tofuburgers....:-)
Seriously Thanks.
Those words sing in my heart!
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