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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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To: tgslTakoma
IF there is a "next time" for the CREEPS to infest DC, look for the Stuart's Motorized Cavalry to participate!!!

free dixie,sw

21 posted on 03/30/2007 9:10:51 AM PDT by stand watie ("Resistance to tyrants is OBEDIENCE to God." - T. Jefferson, 1804)
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To: BufordP

Actually no coverage gave us the element of surprise at the GoE

The moonbats were quickly surrounded and made obsolete and inconsequential

ROFL ROFL


22 posted on 03/30/2007 9:12:14 AM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: tgslTakoma

My friend Larry! Love that guy. Way to go.


23 posted on 03/30/2007 9:15:08 AM PDT by RDTF (They should have put down Barbarella instead of Barbaro)
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To: tgslTakoma
Let's Roll!
24 posted on 03/30/2007 9:15:31 AM PDT by Doctor Raoul (What's the difference between the CIA and the Free Clinic? The Free Clinic knows how to stop leaks.)
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To: Tennessee Nana
You must be one of those "glass is half full" kinda people. I'm a "take that half empty glass and bust it over a commies head" person. The ignorant masses needed to see that a considerably larger group was out there countering the liberty parasites.

;-)

25 posted on 03/30/2007 9:24:06 AM PDT by BufordP (Commies aren't cool!)
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To: wastedyears
We should march on Congress. When they're in session. Isn't that maybe twice a year?

Nope. They're there most of the time. We just never see them cause they are always wasting our tax dollars investigating every cookie crumb. Or midnight salary raises.

26 posted on 03/30/2007 9:25:49 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Do not think our patience has no end. (beachy 3/22/07))
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To: wastedyears
Yea, don't want to upset Bugs, he'll sic the Tasmanian Devil
after us instead of the moonbats.

[Mr] T

27 posted on 03/30/2007 9:48:00 AM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: trooprally

With congress, it could be SKUNK season !


28 posted on 03/30/2007 9:53:19 AM PDT by Veeram (why the does the left HATE America ?)
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To: pabianice

All the reason to do it again.


29 posted on 03/30/2007 10:15:42 AM PDT by Bob J
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To: tgslTakoma
Isn't it amazing what a simple trip to our Nation's capitol can produce?
For the Freepers who have made countering the pinkos their full time endeavor, I know this is the best thing that could have happened.
For those of us who came late, and finally experienced what it means to face down a bunch of snarling, arrogant, hateful, stupid socialist misfits, and by extension, what it means for the soldiers, it's justfication for the effort.
The bug will bite, sometimes it just takes some a little longer to react.
Having met Capt Bailey, I can honestly say we could not have a better man in charge of this.
See ya'll in May. (hopefully sooner, if my firm hires some more help so I can take time off)

SEMPER FI

31 posted on 03/30/2007 11:12:21 AM PDT by concretebob (I'm NOT pro-war, I'm ANTI - TERRORIST)
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To: wastedyears

In the "wabbit season" battle, Congress is Elmer Fudd. We're Bugs.


32 posted on 03/30/2007 11:47:10 AM PDT by RedRover (Defend Our Marines!)
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To: tgslTakoma
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.

Maybe the message will reach our “esteemed” MSM some day? Keep up the pressure!

35 posted on 03/30/2007 1:55:44 PM PDT by R. Scott (Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink)
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To: tgslTakoma
I missed the first one,I won't miss the one on May 26th.

Ticket is booked,6000 mile round trip,four puddle jumpers and two 757's all in three days,I'll be there to support our Troops.

36 posted on 03/30/2007 2:01:49 PM PDT by mdittmar (May God watch over those who serve,and have served, to keep us free.)
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To: mdittmar
Ticket is booked,6000 mile round trip,four puddle jumpers and two 757's all in three days,I'll be there to support our Troops.

Wow! Thanks for coming to DC - from so far away! That's dedication.

37 posted on 03/30/2007 2:40:41 PM PDT by tgslTakoma (Anti-war, Hate-America Peaceniks - Freedom's Parasites!)
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To: tgslTakoma
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.

Please keep us posted on this.

Just want to be there to support our Troops and Veterans.

Haven't been to D.C. in 38 years,kinda fearful of looking down on all new Government buildings;)

Thanks for all you do.

P.S. looking forward to seeing Rolling Thunder come across Memorial Bridge.

38 posted on 03/30/2007 3:17:46 PM PDT by mdittmar (May God watch over those who serve,and have served, to keep us free.)
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To: RaceBannon

Sure looks like more of the silent majority are starting to partake in active roles afforded them by our constitution. For to long the commies and far left libs have had the initiative to organize. Only an overwhelming response to their every move shall silence them, or at least neutralize their effectivness. The L/MSM can only hold out for so long in sponsoring them with free air time, with out a growing number of Americans awakening from their long slumber of ignorance.


39 posted on 03/30/2007 5:37:32 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle
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To: Marine_Uncle; RaceBannon; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; ...

BUMP


40 posted on 03/30/2007 7:15:21 PM PDT by freema (Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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