THESE COLORS DON'T RUN (MAF Caravan)

Canada Free Press ^ | 2-19-07 | Judi McLeod

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THESE COLORS DON'T RUN

By Judi McLeod

Monday, February 19, 2007

Even as the anti-war movement is setting the stage for the mother of all protests next month, Melanie Morgan is turning it around to a nation-wide show of support for American troops.

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"Move America Forward is about to launch a major advertising campaign to rally support for our troops in Iraq." (www.melaniemorganrocks.com).

"On Saturday, March 17th, Cindy Sheehan, Jane Fonda and Ramsey Clark will lead a giant anti-war protest in Washington, D.C.--disgracing the war memorials there as they march to the Pentagon...

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This is how Move America Forward intends to trump all this negativity and disrespect towards our troops: "With a positive and patriotic national effort titled, 'THESE COLORS DON'T RUN.'"

MAF will lead a national caravan of vehicles and supporters from California across the nation, all the way to Washington, D.C. Heading up the caravan will be real people, Gold Star parents who lost a child in the war on terrorism, Blue Star parents...,(and) veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

At each stop along the way, the MAF caravan will stop to conduct a patriotic pro-troop rally where they were be collecting American flags from rally participants.

"At each rally we will collect the flags and pack them in the trucks in our caravan and then bring them to Washington, D.C. where we will surround these war memorials in a giant sea of red, white and blue--and where we will conduct our final and largest pro-troop rally in Washington D.C.-on March 17th...

You can follow Melanie Morgan's caravan starting today by checking on the posted planned route and stops along the way at the Move America Forward website.

[smoothsailing]

I know alot of us are aware of Melanie Morgan's efforts, but this is a great way for freepers to participate if they are unable to make it to D.C. for A Gathering of Eagles

[Edgerunner]

Just look at the flags shown at these anti-war rallies, and you'll see who supports a defeat for America...

[Eagle of Liberty]

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[hsalaw]

Will read later. I think "A Gathering of Eagles" is a wonderful idea, but can't find anywhere on their website, last time I looked, to contribute, since I can't be there in person. I'll keep checking.

[hsalaw]

Excuse my last post. I checked again, and there is a donation site.

[smoothsailing]

Thank you for your support, hsalaw!

[Bob J]

Who originally put together the March 17th event?

[james500]

Cindy Sheehan, Jane Fonda AND Ramsey Clark?

Karl Rove set up this event, I'm convinced.

[hsalaw]

It's my pleasure to be able to support something I believe in. I contributed to Diane Irey's campaign last year for the same reason, even though I live in California.

[smoothsailing]

If you're referring to A Gathering of Eagles...

It came together with a combination of veterans groups and the D.C. chapter of Free Republic.Freepers kristinn and Just A Nobody can give you more detail.

Your interest is appreciated.

[smoothsailing]

I contributed to Diane Irey's campaign last year for the same reason, even though I live in California.

I remember that, I was one of the volunteers for her campaign. I posted alot of the Irey threads.

[Bob J]

Well, now it's a MAF event.

[bnelson44]

If you know anyone in the active or reserve military, please let them know about the following site.

If you are on any lists that the military read or frequent any such blogs, please let them know about this site:

www.appealforcourage.org

Please spread the word.

[trooprally]

BJ - you are back again with your negativism. How come your snide comment was addressed only to you? Self gratification?

MAF is part of the event. The help she and others provide will be accepted. Even yours if you have something positive to contribute. How about a $$ donation since its doubtful you'll be attending this event.

While FR started the organizational ball rolling after Thunder90 posted a thread about ANSWER's March 17 protest, the event's main group is the Vets, as it should be.

[Mr] T

[Just A Nobody]

Who originally put together the March 17th event?

If you are truly interested in the answer to this question, you can follow the progression of the chain of events in the update I posted last night HERE!

The original threads are posted under IN THE BEGINNING with dates and post times. This is a national effort that all Americans concerned about their country are proudly joining.

Start at the beginning and click on all the links contained within the thread. Seek and you shall find.

Thanks for the ping smooth.

[smoothsailing]

Good news! Mrs. Smooth is on board for the 17th. Put us down as confirmed!

[Just A Nobody]

WooHoo!!! Give Mrs. Smooth a big ol' hug for me! You are now added to the list! ;*)

[smoothsailing]

You got it! ;-)

[Impeach98]

"THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" - national patriotic caravan crosses the nation - joining up with "The Gathering of Eagles" PING! Hope to see you all on the road :)

[tgslTakoma]

If you go to the Gathering of Eagles website, scroll down just a little bit and keep your eye on the right sidebar. There is a donation link as well as a snail mail address.

And if you're thinking, "Gee I wish I could go, but it's a long drive for me to make by myself," check the state message boards - maybe there are some people in your area looking for riders to share gas costs, or maybe just to keep 'em awake on the drive.