A Gathering of Eagles - These Colors Don't Run, Pro Troop Rally Live Thread

3/17/06

[mdittmar]

Post pics,news,speeches on the Gathering of Eagles - These Colors Don't Run, Pro Troop Rally

[ExTexasRedhead]

I rushed home to see the "fair and balanced" coverage on Fox and found nothing. Yes, I agree, the coverage made it sound like the anti-war traitors were the only ones there. If there was any doubt in anyone's mind that the MSM is biased, anti-American, and pro-Liberal, today gave us a crystal clear picture.

I would like to hear the excuses given (if any) by the DC politicos as to why they weren't at the rally today with America's veterans supporting our troops.

[rodguy911]

Yeah I only got through once when Col. Shaffer was on, but if they keep the crap up I will get on again.

[rodguy911]

These are the guys that defend the country until their last breath,they are true patriots.

[CyberAnt]

It's now 3:15 pm in San Diego.

Can anybody give me a fairly accurate count of both sides.

My local radio guy said, "and a few counter-protestors showed up". This is the station where Rush is the headliner and I want to sent them straight.

Thanks!

[onyx]

BUMP!

[4integrity]

FNC has been doing a good job of reporting both sides...

Agree! Finally, we're getting fair coverage. FNC reporter said both sides had about the same number of people.
I called and emailed Fox to say thank you for having the courage to show the pro-troop, pro-America side. Today, they lived up to their motto....fair and balanced!

[michigander]

J

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War supporter Bill Carter of North Carolina watches as protesters against the war in Iraq gather to participate
in the March on the Pentagon in Washington, March 17, 2007. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)



War supporters on the National Mall hold a counter-protest against the anti-war March on the Pentagon in Washington, March 17, 2007. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)

War supporter Susan Lane (R) of Ohio attends a counter-protest on the National Mall against the anti-war March on the Pentagon in Washington, March 17, 2007. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)

[rodguy911]

Great stuff here!

[HonestConservative]

Mark Levin was excellent at promoting our end of the deal.

Several Freepers called and he were always encouraged to talk about it.

[ExTexasRedhead]

So much for "Fair and Balanced" reporting! I've lost a lot of respect for Fox today. Sorry, if that upsets anyone.

[4integrity]

'Why isn't Drudge picking any of this up?'

Actually, why aren't Drudge, Hannity, Rush, Glenn Beck there???

[Gull]

Thanks, MyLife --

I want to add the links to the Victory Caucus site/forum. Lots of TVC folks were in DC today ----

Come join us at victorycaucus.com soon .... We're starting to work on getting some of the "defeatists" out of office. We may need another GATHERING OF EAGLES to get their attention ---

Sooooo PROUD of the EAGLES and the organizers! Job well done!

-- Nam 68-69 (SS/USO)

[rfp1234]

It appears that on this cold day, the ANSWER-wussie crowd suffered from significant SHRINKAGE.

[ExTexasRedhead]

I pray that photos and video of the GOE rally is sent to the troops in Iraq and Afganistan so they see the truth about today's rally and that we support them.

[michigander]

J

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War supporter Bill Carter of North Carolina watches as protesters against the war in Iraq gather to participate
in the March on the Pentagon in Washington, March 17, 2007. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)



War supporters on the National Mall hold a counter-protest against the anti-war March on the Pentagon in Washington, March 17, 2007. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)

War supporter Susan Lane (R) of Ohio attends a counter-protest on the National Mall against the anti-war March on the Pentagon in Washington, March 17, 2007. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)

[RedEyeJack]

Like you Sir, I was there (finally home and warmed up!). I tried to estimate the protesters that walked thru the Eagles gauntlet at the Lincoln Memorial. Based on the width of the "parade" the rate of march and the time they took to pass by my estimate is about 10,000. I note however that it appeared that 1/3 were there to espouse a variety of liberal agendas (health care for mothers, free the Cuban five, Katrina problems, etc) so there were probably about 6,000 anti war protesters.

The Eagles appeared to be about 2000 at around 1200 when I went from the rally site to the Memorial. While more would have been better the ratio was intimidating as they had to pass thru the "hard faced old men" who showed the same fighting spirit they had as young men in that now distant Asian War. I saw no violence but the moonbats saw that a lot of their fellow citizens do NOT agree with them and will not allow the young men fighting for us in SW Asia to be stabbed in the back the way they were in Vietnam. One of our speakers at the rally made that point ("We have your back"). Sounds like a bumper sticker to me... (GOE... We have your back... stand fast!).

My other impression is of the faith and courage of those who came to DC for the GOE. It was bitter cold... I watch a vet in motorcycle club leather (there were a lot as you can see in some of the posted photos) shake so bad from the cold he could not light a cigarette. There were also a lot walking with canes and several in wheel chairs including a few from Walter Reed or Bethesda who were well cared for. God and Jesus were present among the Eagles and both were acknowledged by men who have leaned on them in battle. The park service police were professional. They enforced good order but seemed happy we were there (overheard from a policeman after the protesters parade... "thank you for defending the Wall"). I am glad I went and proud to have been associated with brothers and sisters who love God, country, and each other in a way that the so-called protesters will never comprehend.

"WE HAVE YOUR BACK BROTHERS... SOLDIER ON!"

[jeffrho]

Well done, Eagles! This freeper in Kansas was with you in spirit. God bless you all!

[jonrick46]

Fox was giving out erroneous numbers.

[seekthetruth]

Please send your post 872 to Fox News and Hanity! They need to know that their reporting was very lacking! A great big thanks to all who were there to support our military! Wish I could have been there.

[Txsleuth]

Thank you for going out there today...and thank you a LOT for badgering the admin mods last night about the C-span thread!!!