Posted on 06/20/2008 10:18:17 AM PDT by The Spirit Of Allegiance
FROM EMAIL from Doug Lyvere, Eagles Up --
...Code Pink is on the ropes. The Marines have been welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce. More people, civilian's and businesses, have started showing their support for Veteran's. Everyone's efforts have started to pay off. Everyone should be proud. So this time we're going to do it a little differently.
Last time we designated Berkeley a "No spend zone". Some said this had zero impact. I disagree - we made a point and whether or not a negative financial impact was felt, we got a response. This time, I think we should spend money - at every establishment that has two things displayed in their window - 1, an American Flag. 2, a sign that simply says, "We Support the Troops". Very few of the businesses would put up these two items just for the dollar. The bulk, I'd say at least 99%, would mean it. If you know a business that supports the troops, call them and tell them to get their sign and flag up now. Starting tomorrow, various Riders will be driving thru Berkeley looking for these signs. I will TRY and make a list to hand out Saturday AM but it should not be necessary as if the display is prominent, we should spot them immediately. And, we would like everyone to spend at least one $2.00 bill. They're rare enough to make a point. Any and every business that gets at least one of these, will know that the Veteran's are giving back, again. Make a point, also, of telling every business owner or manager, thank you for their support. If you're not sure if they Support the Troops, ask. If they say no, politely leave without any negative comments. Even if you're not planning on spending any money in a business, at least take the time to say thank you. I have no idea how many businesses will have a signs/flags up, or how many we can demonstrate our appreciation to, but try to spread it around if necessary. If there are only a few, GTG, line up outside their doors to show the appreciation.
Some of us are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Emeryville Friday nite and going to breakfast at 6:30 Saturday morning. If you want to socialize and/or volunteer your services, please either be there Friday nite or early Saturday....
Since we've made zero changes since the original email, I'm just doing a cut and paste of the flyer. If you're unclear and need a copy of the original email me, drop me a note and I'll get it out to you. Also, please remember, this is a Support the Troops event - invite anyone and everyone. This is the final push - spread the word!! The men and woman of our armed forces deployed around the world will see this event. Let's show them all how we feel!!
Support the Troops Ride and Rally
Thunderstrike in Berkeley 6/21/08
8:00 am to 10:00 am -Stage at Watergate Tower 2, 2200 Powell St, Emeryville, Ca (KSU at 10:30)
10:00 KSU, ride to Berkeley and assemble at Marine recruiting office
12:00 Update on Veterans No Spend Zone – followed by Melanie Morgan and 2 Very Special Guest Speakers
On My Watch Tonight
You Tube performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aOtyx58pgg
I come from an Island
In the Carolina sand
Where I was broke down,
Built up and reborn a fighting man
My blood runs red,
white and blue
I’ll brave the cold,
the rain, the pain
and the bullets
so you don’t have to
Don’t worry about me;
I’ll be all right
Just care for your children and sleep tight
I’ll keep you safe
on my watch tonight
It’s a long, long way from that island
And a long way from home
With the thought of you standing behind me
I could never be alone
There’s a promise
I need you to make
While I’m gone you take care of the love
And I’ll deal with the hate
Don’t worry about me;
I’ll be all right
Just care for your children and sleep tight
I’ll keep you safe
on my watch tonight
Don’t worry about me;
I’ll be all right
Just care for your children and sleep tight
I’ll keep you safe
on my watch tonight
I’m there with my West Coast friends in spirit. Now if Raoul could only get algore’s jet, I’d be happy to join him on the trip to Berkeley, aka “Commietown.”
BTTT!
HAY! That kind of off-road stuff is not permitted at FR! You weren’t FReeping while riding, were you? ;^) Glad you’re OK...
Outstanding. Thanks for posting that.
Naw, the kid was riding it not me.
I was gonna borrow it for the weekend though.
He’ll be laid up for a while, but survived.
Bump!
One came down by himself when they cut his umbi cord of supplies
See ya in a couple of hours
“Berkeley: Now with fewer tree hippies!”
BTTT!
Guess that rules out Amoeba and Rasputins.
“Speaking of Melanie Morgan, what’s up with KSFO? I heard another woman on the Morning Show with Lee Rodgers? Did they really need to get rid of Melanie just to replace her with Melanie-lite?”
Supposedly, in a cost-cutting move, she was canned a few months ago. Hard to justify three hosts on a radio talk show, I guess. I miss her, she was a great foil for Lee and the show is quite a bit dryer now.
And the sad thing was, the cost-cutting move was not for KSFO, but the rest of the network. They cut Morgan from a money-making station in order to stem overall losses caused by other stations.
-PJ
my mistake, citadel, oh well.
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