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?
i AM HOPING TO BE RECOVERED ENOUGH TO GO...
WOW! Outstanding Viper! Thank you so much for the great job. I am out of town and just got in, so need some time to do an update. Thanks again!
Great! I have an offer from one of our troops at Walter Reed to push your wheel chair. Another offered to provide the wheelchair. We have you covered!
Thanks AGreatPer! It will be nice to see you again!
Awesome! Can't wait to meet you both! ;*)
Planning to attend = = = 26 + a couple ?
SUGGESTIONS:
Valin asked where donations may be made to help fund any expenses the DC Chapter of FreeRepublic may incur for this event.
Donations can be made here.
From the desk of ViperAsh50#116:
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.
Post the related threads on your state boards to generate interest in attending.
Make up a pdf flyer and email it to every conservative blog, website, veterans organization and Republican Party club you can find.
( I remember that outstanding flyer Wayne! Care to design one for this rally? )
If any of you are going to CPAC, please mention this to the convention. It could help us with recruiting people to come to the counter protest, and the attendees could spread the word back home.
Contact local VFW, American Legion and Veterans groups.
*** 1stbn27 - #53 Veterans groups
*** W04Man - #76 message from and link to Vietnam Veterans of America.
Contact Rolling Thunder and Patriot Guard Riders.
*** angkor - #55 contact info for Rolling Thunder
Contact the College Republicans, Leadership Institute, GOP Orgs, Conservative Orgs.
(Anyone having contact info for these groups…please provide it here)
Those with connections, please contact RightMarch.com, Grassfire.org, Moveamericaforward.com, Young Conservatives of Texas, and other organizations.
(post contact info so others can help)
NEEDS:
Ride from South Carolina.
Ride from greater Richmond area Willing to share gas expense.
Wheelchairs
AVAILABLE:
2 bedrooms
1 sofa bed
1 bedroom and 2 sleeping areas in RV
Possible shared hotel room (room already booked)
Possible ride from greater Albany, NY area
Possible travel companion for train ride from greater Albany, NY area
Possible travel companion for train ride from greater NYC area
Ride from the greater Fredericksburg, VA area
Shuttle service by car to hotels/airports/metro, etc
Bedroom an hour south of DC Points south:
Post-rally dinner venue for points south.
Anyone from points west or south of Cincinnati Ohio -- we have one extra queen sized bed, two couches and lots of floor space. Freepmail LuLuLuLu if you're interested.
Hat Tips:
dstarr - #59-60 Fayetteville information
ViperAsh50 - # 68 Very important information!!!
davidlachnicht – Awesome downloadable posters at #93 and Here!
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.
I created a "RESOURCE LINK" ping list from those commenting on Thunder90’s thread "Counter ANSWER march on the Pentagon on March 17th" and the usual suspects from the greater DC area.
If you wish to be added to or removed from this ping list please FReepmail me.
We are plainng to attend and will be leaving from Cincinnati, Ohio if anyone wants to caravan.
Also, we're members of Rolling Thunder and brought this up at the meeting on Sunday. Our Chapter President is going to contact National to see if there will be any official involement. I'll post more information as I get it.
This is getting a LOT of attention from veteran groups!!
I won't wear a Red Arm band.
It strikes me as being too close for comfort to the type Nazis use to wear.
Instead I propose that every vet make up his own arm band using cammie or khaki cloth with his rank insignia on it as well as the service insignia for his service on it as well.
and following the customs of their service, wear them on the appropriate sleeves.
I intend to use a black Eagle globe and anchor on khaki armbands over my sergeant stripes after destroying one of my old shirts to make the armbands.
Hi,
I was told that this is where I should post my offer of a ride from Northern NJ for the rally. I'll be leaving on Friday and returning to Bergen County on Sunday. Room for 2 adults.
I have friends who have national mailing lists who are asking me for details...can we get something concrete out there?
Thanks!
Also wondered if you could recommend a decent clean motel.
That's a good idea, I cut off my stripes from my wool alphas for my nephew to wear on his clothes when he played, I still got some left
I am thinking of ayellow armband with my red stripes from my Alphas!
Somehjow, that just aint right...but it would be an honor! :)
A list of hotel room suggestions are being worked on and will post as soon as completed.
If you are alone, you may want to take advantage of one of the offers of a bedroom at a FReepers home, listed under "Available" in the updates.
asking me for details
As stated above...
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 [or earlier] and however long it takes to ensure our presence is known [and our memorials are secure].
May I be added to your ping list?
If you definitely want a hotel room (even though Freeper spare beds are fine!)you can check www.tripadvisor.com and look for the washington dc forum. Locals answer questions and can make recommendations about safe areas, decent places to stay. You can review the answers to others' questions on the bulletin board to; it's been useful for me. There's also a place to read reviews of hotels from real folks, not advertisements.(VERY useful!)
The important issues to watch (besides price) are (1)parking fee--some hotels charge $20+ day! (2)proximity to a metro stop. Although street parking (per DC freepers)is free on weekends,I find DC confusing;plus, I think there's going to be lot of folks there!
New Jersey Bump.
It's a short ride to D.C. from anywhere in New Jersey.
Let's go.
So go and be a part of history.
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