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?
Thanks girlangler, but ilovew (from post 15) will be unable to attend afterall.
Unless the ankle situation has changed?
Oh...I like it!!!
Sorry...just had to cut your sentence off. ;*)
This news is a bit disturbing considering the sheer magnatude of March 17th. If they know nothing of this, wht else do they know nothing about.
Will call my Reps and thanks for the tip.
LOL - there is a warning on that one.
Good one. Thanks.
Not sure yet how were are organizing for chants like this.
[Mr] T
eyespy, you might want to talk to river rat about the kids.
This question is for anyone knowledgeable about DC: Is the Arlington Memorial Bridge handicap accessible? Does it have curb "cutouts" for wheelchairs? Some "mobility-challenged" folks are considering using that bridge to travel to/from the GOE rally.
Maybe...
Sorry, I don't know how to embed vids or if JR wants that.
It's the big guy's presser at NPC re: GOE and outing of ANSWER (watch the end for the socialist's brother, must see);
The Larry Bailey appeal to get folks out;
The WJLA vid on 7 in DC on the subject.
Check it out:
http://ageofhooper.blogspot.com/2007/02/gathering-of-eagles-i-attended-press.html
Is this the sort of crap we should expect from them this time? I hope the Pentagon has lots of Pepper-Spray on hand to repel the moonbats.
Just a heads up. We may have to deal with anarchist elements hell bent on causing trouble.
From Indepundant:
Sounds like the black block or something similar. They have no agenda except to instigate violence with the cops and anyone else around.
THEY COME PREPARED TO DO BATTLE and they are well organized.
Seriously, it's not just bandanas over the faces, they have BMX or hockey pads and protection on under their clothes, they bring improvised weapons like D-Cell batteries in socks, flammable liquids in unmarked water bottles, etc.; stuff that can be quickly assembled or disassembled into innocent components carried by multiple persons.
If their target is the Memorial, they will likely create a diversion to get the police away from the Memorial. If they want the Gathering of Eagles folks away, they will create a physical confrontation with them in one area, hoping to draw the rest over and then they'll hit the unprotected area. If you're protecting an area, stay at that area. When your adrenalin gets going, you'll want to go help, DON'T DO IT. The Eagles need to have people free from protection assignments to respond to these diversions so the Memorial is not left unprotected.
They use cell phones, hand radios, police scanners to keep their people informed. They will have folks on bikes or skates so they can move quickly from one spot to another (unprotected) spot.
Oh and most important: As tempting as it will be, do not let the black block folks draw you into any violence. Philosophically, you don't need to lower yourself to their level. Practically of course you can defend yourself, but be forwarned that the black blockers will turn that around on you too.
They will have people whose only job is to get photos and video. Any pics or vids of you defending yourself will never see the light of day. Any pic or video that can be construed as you initiating violence or "over" defending yourself will be on the media and attached to a criminal complaint, a lawsuit, etc.
Because of this it is important for the Eagles folks to have assigned pic and video people too. The black blockers will injure themselves and blame it on you. They will start s--t with you and only film you responding. They have lots of free time to edit their videos and pics then distribute them to anyone who will look.
The DC cops, Capitol Police, and Parks Police already know all this from experience.
I'm on the other side of the country and can't be there. Please pass this info on to the Gathering of Eagles folks. The more prepared they are, the less chance of success from anarchists. It's important they don't succeed because if they do it just emboldens them to stoop even lower for their next "action."
let's go bump!
BTTT
I would hope that they have some firepower to use on these anti-American maggots in case they attempt a breach at the Pentagon!
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Planning to attend: ========== 151
Attempting to attend: ========= 10
These numbers represent FReepers that stated they would be attending either on this thread since 1-31 or the first thread, posted by Thunder90 on 1-27. Others were added by FReepmail confirmation and a few pings to other threads. I am sure I missed many and some may be duplicates on other lists.
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The last update posted can be found HERE!
which also provides links to prior updates including THIS ONE.
Helpful threads have been posted for FReepers coming to DC to attend the
WALTER REED FREEP Friday night and GATHERING OF EAGLES on Saturday:
Gathering at hotels
Posted on 03/03/2007 9:48:54 AM PST by wastedyears
Washington, D.C. MAPS-..and Poster ideas?
Posted on 03/04/2007 6:46:08 PM PST by AirBorn
WALTER REED; Arriving FRIDAY NIGHT-for Sat? Join Walter Reed Supporters!
Posted on 03/05/2007 8:12:00 AM PST by AirBorn
As always, all threads can be found HERE!
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Ride offer from the greater Fredericksburg, VA area: --- From nina0113 and Steve0113
Shuttle service by car to hotels/airports/metro: From nina0113 and EDINVA
Those heading south: From nina0113 | ---
Offer of post-rally dinner venue 1 hour south of DC on I-95
And/or overnight (Must be okay with cats and smoking)
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If any one needs a ride from the philly area down to DC on the 17 give me a ping. 9 posted on 03/09/2007 6:08:38 AM PST by SouthernBoyupNorth From the mo | --- looking for any one who is going down leaving from Syracuse NY or a surrounding area.
From ishabibble | --- I will be traveling from Saratoga Springs, NY early on 3/16 (returning 3/18)
I will be driving 2006 Chevy Impala lots of room for people and signs. I'll be happy to take anyone down
From Peter W. Kessler | --- Leaving Sparta, New Jersey Friday morning for Falls Church, VA (Comfort Inn),
returning Sunday morning.
I have room for three one more rider and light luggage, gas & tolls on me.
Offer of a ride from Northern NJ … Room for 2 adults.
I'll be leaving on Friday and returning to Bergen County on Sunday.
130 posted on 02/06/2007 6:46:02 AM PST by USMCdaughter1
will be leaving from Clifton, NJ 3am March 17th
I have a 7 passenger Plymouth Voyager. 4 or 5 riders would be somewhat comfortable.
Anyone requiring a ride contact rocksblues.
212 posted on 02/09/2007 3:00:26 PM PST by rocksblues
I'll be heading down from north of Baltimore (or south of Philadelphia, depending on your perspective).
Anybody needs help getting down, let me know.
42 posted on 02/14/2007 5:35:08 PM PST by ravensandricks
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From U S Army EOD | --- I will be driving up from Washinton, GA which is near Augusta, GA.
I am Wootten York and my GOE name is "yoyoofloco".
From Baxter Greene | --- I live in Greensboro, NC and will carpool or drive, whatever it takes.
(There are a number of folks now interested from the area. If there are others a caravan or perhaps renting a larger vehicle may be an option.)
From bert | --- I plan on going (from East TN) and can accommodate one other Freeper in my van.
I have a hotel reservation.
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GoE Caravan route from Indiana/Ohio
Posted on 02/28/2007 1:55:29 AM PST by LuLuLuLu
Ohio and Indiana caravan itinerary March 16th.
Below is the itinerary for the Ohio and Indiana Eagles caravan on the 16th. There is a group from Indy that will be meeting us just east of Columbus at Buckeye Lake, details to follow. If there are any southern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia or western Maryland Eagles who will be driving to DC and want some company you can join up at any of the stops. Lead vehicle will be a black Toyota Tundra flying an American and POW/MIA flags.
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Several FReepers have mentioned various songs. Decided to post the words to a few of the our most treasured songs and the Pledge…just in case we may have forgotten a few words.
The Pledge of Allegiance
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic
for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
The Star-Spangled Banner
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
America the Beautiful
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare of freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!
I found this on the net and thought is was apropos…..
Spoken Introduction:
While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.
God Bless America
God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with the light from above
From the mountains To the prairies,
To the ocean white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home
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Major goosebumps, Just A Nobody! Those of us past a certain age remember Kate Smith singing God Bless America--it was her her song.
Have you viewed the signatures and comments on the Petition listed under GOE for those who are coming? Better have some kleenex available.
Also the photos being sent by These Colors Don't Run are fabulous. First time I've seen Jim Robinson--what a thrill and inspiration.
See you on Saturday!
No, haven't had a chance to read the petition yet. Was in DC for 3 days and very busy.
I have scrolled through the pics of the caravan when I had time. Awesome!!!
Saturday for sure!!!
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