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Statement From the New Chairman of GOE, Captain Larry Bailey, USN (Ret.)
Gathering of Eagles ^ | Captain Larry Bailey, USN (Ret.) | Captain Larry Bailey, USN (Ret.)

Posted on 03/30/2007 8:10:39 AM PDT by tgslTakoma

Thank you, Harry Riley, for the magnificent job you have done in getting “Gathering of Eagles” off to such an astounding start. Without you, the job wouldn’t have been done so well. You were just perfect for the job at hand, and America is in your debt. Thanks again.

Eagles, this has been one amazing trip, and it ain’t over. Just thinking about how swiftly thousands of patriotic Americans came together and assembled at The Wall in Washington blows my mind.

Harry Riley and I spoke by telephone in late January or early February and agreed that Jane Fonda’s and Cindy Sheehan’s March on the Pentagon was not going to be given a free pass as Fonda’s was in 1967. Less than two months later, thousands of us demonstrated that the leftists were not going to dominate US policy like they did in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

This time, America was going to register its disapproval, and, by goodness, WE DID! The tens of thousands of us who gathered near The Wall to protect that sacred memorial sent a resounding message to Fonda, Sheehan, and Code Pink that we will NOT stand idly by while the honor of our defenders of freedom is besmirched.

We honestly planned to be a “One-Note Charlie” and go home after registering our disagreement with the America-hating crowd that sullied the ground of our nation’s capital. However, the impact of the victory we experienced made us thirsty for more of the same.

It is therefore with great pleasure that I confirm to all of you that we are here to stay. We don’t know exactly what we will do or when and how we will do it, but you can be sure that America-loving patriots are going to be proud to be a part of our effort!

We intend to go on the offensive or defensive whenever our “kitchen cabinet” of Eagles from across the nation decides collectively that a time for specific action has come. We are currently looking at a major “Support the Troops” gathering back in DC over the Memorial Day weekend in conjunction with “Ride to the Wall,” “Free Republic,” “Rolling Thunder” and other like-minded organizations.

Having tasted victory on St. Patrick’s Day 2007, we intend to make a diet of it. Stick with us, and we will work miracles.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: gatheringofeagles; goe; harryriley; larrybailey; supportourtroops
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1 posted on 03/30/2007 8:10:40 AM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: Jim Robinson

Eagles Up !!


2 posted on 03/30/2007 8:11:17 AM PDT by tgslTakoma (Anti-war, Hate-America Peaceniks - Freedom's Parasites!)
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To: tgslTakoma

We should march on Congress. When they're in session.

Isn't that maybe twice a year?


3 posted on 03/30/2007 8:14:58 AM PDT by wastedyears ("These colours don't run, from cold bloody war." - Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson)
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To: 1 Olgoat; 103198; 10Ring; 11Bush; 1stbn27; 2ndClassCitizen; 2SterlingConservatives; 2yearlurker; ...
Looks like the "Coalition" formed in February is ready and willing to roll again - whenever and wherever they are needed.

Great news for our side!

4 posted on 03/30/2007 8:15:20 AM PDT by tgslTakoma (Anti-war, Hate-America Peaceniks - Freedom's Parasites!)
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To: tgslTakoma

I'm There


5 posted on 03/30/2007 8:21:41 AM PDT by itssoamusing
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To: tgslTakoma

"Great news for our side!"

Fantastic.


6 posted on 03/30/2007 8:22:37 AM PDT by gate2wire
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To: tgslTakoma

bttt


7 posted on 03/30/2007 8:23:28 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Freep Fox they drop the ball on GOE)
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To: wastedyears
"We should march on Congress. When they're in session."

Session = Season?? I assume you meant to write.

So, would that be duck or deer season?? :-))

[Mr]T

8 posted on 03/30/2007 8:26:34 AM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: trooprally

Congresscritter season


9 posted on 03/30/2007 8:29:17 AM PDT by wastedyears ("These colours don't run, from cold bloody war." - Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson)
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To: tgslTakoma
Absolutely good news.

I just pray that GoE can continue our numbers when the WALL and other monuments are not in jeopardy. RT and the other Vets need to remember that these anarchists are all over the U.S. and they need to be countered wherever they show.

[Mr] T

10 posted on 03/30/2007 8:30:25 AM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: tgslTakoma; stowaway; jjm2111; Mrs.LoneGOPinCT; underbyte; badbackman; Bigfitz; mcswan; ...

Ping to all!


11 posted on 03/30/2007 8:30:33 AM PDT by RaceBannon (Innocent until proven guilty: The Pendleton 8...down to 3..GWB, we hardly knew ye...)
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To: wastedyears
"Congresscritter season"

LOL

12 posted on 03/30/2007 8:31:15 AM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: tgslTakoma

Ready to Roll.


13 posted on 03/30/2007 8:33:05 AM PDT by ishabibble (ALL AMERICAN INFIDEL)
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To: tgslTakoma

Thanks for the great report

I get choked up when I tell people about the 1st GoE

And I've told lots of people, groups and individuals.

So I stay choked up these days, but very happy and thankful.


14 posted on 03/30/2007 8:37:39 AM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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I would've said wabbit season, but Bugs Bunny is intelligent. Can't say the same for half of Congress.


15 posted on 03/30/2007 8:39:03 AM PDT by wastedyears ("These colours don't run, from cold bloody war." - Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson)
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To: tgslTakoma

Still haven't seen one single pic in the MSM showing the huge crowd at GoE.


16 posted on 03/30/2007 8:40:24 AM PDT by pabianice
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And if CSPAN refuses to cover it will you put out another call to action?

hehehe!

17 posted on 03/30/2007 9:03:57 AM PDT by BufordP (Anti-war, Hate-America Peaceniks - Freedom's Parasites!)
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To: tgslTakoma
YIP,YIP YIP. YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

sounds like the GOE is here to STAY!!!!

free dixie,sw

18 posted on 03/30/2007 9:09:16 AM PDT by stand watie ("Resistance to tyrants is OBEDIENCE to God." - T. Jefferson, 1804)
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To: tgslTakoma
certainly IS!!!

free dixie,sw

19 posted on 03/30/2007 9:09:50 AM PDT by stand watie ("Resistance to tyrants is OBEDIENCE to God." - T. Jefferson, 1804)
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To: tgslTakoma

Faciendum Est!

Combat Engineer bump!


20 posted on 03/30/2007 9:10:34 AM PDT by roaddog727 (BullS##t does not get bridges built)
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