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Free Republic's National Convention Pre-Live Thread and Updates (Updates: 137, 138, 139, 151 & 292)
DC Convention Organizing Committee ^ | August 7, 2009 | Brytani

Posted on 08/07/2009 4:44:28 PM PDT by Brytani

Edited on 08/20/2009 4:03:46 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Welcome to FR's DC National Convention Pre-Live Thread &Update

After months of planning, FR's DC Convention is coming together.

Help make history, join in Free Republic's return to DC as a national group and help to herald in another wave of conservative activism Free Republic is famous for!

On behalf of Jim Robinson and the DC Convention Planning Committee, we are pleased the announce very special guests who will be attending our convention:

Andrew Wilkow Host of Sirius/XM Wilkow Majority

“Reagan is good for business” was Andrew’s introduction to politics. “I was real little, but that’s what my dad used to say.” Andrew Wilkow began his radio career at the college radio station. Conservative leaning politics were always his heart and he expressed his views on the air regularly, much to the anger of his co-workers. “I was basically just anti-P.C. at first.” He broke out of music radio in 2002 when he was given a trial/fill-in slot for Mark Levin on his hometown station, WABC in NYC. “That was huge and that’s when I first met Sean Hannity.” Soon after that he earned a weekend slot then a full time job at an upstate station. I basically did a 300 mile roundtrip every weekend for over 3 years to do both shows. Wilkow’s move to SIRIUS brings his new sound of conservative talk radio to a national audience. To quote Andrew, “Now is the time for the new school of conservative voices with a whole new style and passion – moving to SIRIUS lets me take that style and passion nationwide."


Lieutenant Colonel Allen West (US Army, Retired) was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia and is third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. His parents instilled in him a very basic principle, love of God and Country. In 2004, when it was time to retire from more than twenty years of service in the US Army, he brought his wife and two young daughters to Broward County, Florida, where he taught high school for one year. He then returned to Afghanistan as an advisor to the Afghan army, an assignment he finished in November 2007.

Allen West received his Bachelors degree from University of Tennessee and Masters degree from Kansas State University, both in political science. He also holds a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the US Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.

"Education is the great equalizer," he says. "With a good education, any child in America can live his dream."

Allen West knows that for our children to live their dreams, they need to be safe. He has served in several combat zones: in Operation Desert Storm, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was battalion commander for the Army's 4th Infantry Division, and in Afghanistan, where he trained Afghan officers to take on the responsibility of securing their own country.

In his Army career, Col. West has been honored many times, including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals (one with Valor), and a Valorous Unit Award. He received his valor award as a Captain in Desert Shield/Storm, was the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year in 1993, and was a Distinguished Honor Graduate III Corps Assault School. He proudly wears the Army Master parachutist badge, Air Assault badge, Navy/Marine Corps parachutist insignia, Italian parachutist wings, and German proficiency badge (Bronze award).

Allen is an avid distance runner, a PADI Master certified SCUBA diver, motorcyclist, and attends Community Christian Church in Tamarac Florida.

Excellence is a West family tradition. His wife, Angela, holds an MBA and PhD. and works as a financial planner. His oldest daughter, Aubrey, attends Archbishop McCarthy HS and his youngest daughter, Austen, attends Parkway Christian School.


Steve Malzberg has fast become one of America’s most recognizable faces and voices on the political talk scene. He has been recognized by Talkers Magazine as one of the nation’s, “Top 100 Talk Show Hosts” several times.

His quick wit, passion and biting analysis of the days events have earned him a huge and loyal following throughout the nation. Steve is among the most sought after “Talking Heads” regularly appearing on the Fox News Channel and CNN. Steve has also filled in for Joe Scarborough and Monica Crowley on MSNBC, and was a regular contributor on the Phil Donahue Show.

Steve has been a guest host on stations around the country sitting in for Bill Bennett and Mike Gallagher on the Salem Radio Network, and John Gibson and others on Fox Radio. He’s also been heard on WMAL in Washington DC, KLIF in Dallas, WBT in Charlotte and WGST in Atlanta among other stations around the nation. The Steve Malzberg Show is heard nationally via the WOR Radio Network.

Steve is perhaps best known for his ability to snag the top newsmakers of the moment for interviews, and using his warm engaging personality to get his guests to open up. He has won several A.I.R. Awards (Achievement In Radio) for “Best Interview” in both the news and sports areas.

Steve’s ability to bring that same passion from behind the microphone to live audiences has made him a successful and sought after speaker. He has been honored by many groups including the NYC PBA, who selected him as their 2004 Man Of The Year. Other honors have come from The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, The NY State Shields, United Cuban-American Organizations, The Chinese-American Society, Retired Detectives of the Police Department of the city of New York, Detectives Crime Clinic of NY-NJ, American Legion of Little Neck, NY, The Department of Veterans Affairs; and Steve received the Distinguished American Award from the Bergen County NJ Chapter of the National Football and College Hall of Fame.


Legenday Entertainer and Comedian Will Be Hosting A Special Introduction Video Specially Filmed for Free Republic. Jackie is now doing weekly video commentary for World Net Daily, the largest, independent online newspaper. www.jackiemason.com


Proud Black Conservative Entertainer/Speaker "American Tea Party Anthem", Lloyd is joining our own Jim Rob on the Tea Party Express and has graciously offered to perform for Free Republic. http://www.lloydmarcus.com/

Lisa Mei Norton, Patriotic Singer and Songwriter and Freeper. Lisa will also be performing for Free Republic. http://www.myspace.com/lisameinorton


Special Mention

John Manning of Alexandria, Va winner of World Net Daily's Top Tea Party Speech. John will be presenting his winning speech Defenders of Liberty.

Get your Free Republic Convention tickets here!

Reserve your room at the Sheraton National here!


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Announcements; Breaking News; US: Alabama; US: Arizona; US: Arkansas; US: California; US: Connecticut; US: Delaware; US: District of Columbia; US: Florida; US: Georgia; US: Kentucky; US: Maryland; US: Mississippi; US: New Jersey; US: New York; US: North Carolina; US: Ohio; US: Pennsylvania; US: Rhode Island; US: South Carolina; US: Tennessee; US: Texas; US: Virginia; US: West Virginia
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To: Brytani; seekthetruth
YOO HOO! I WANT YOU TO PERSONALLY MEET STEVE MALZBERG, THE FANTABULOUS CONSERVATIVE TALK SHOW HOST WHO BROADCASTS NATIONALLY FROM THE BIG APPLE!

Our FR banqueteers will have ringside seats when the talk show star of radio station WOR, New York, steps up to our freeper microphone! Here some little excerpted peeks into the musings emanating from his consideral cerebral power:

STEVE (on watching a Little League game on the Fourth of July): "As I watched my son holding his sparkler, I suddenly cringed as a wave of panic swept through my mind and body. You see, I know too much, and the others, most Americans, not enough.

"As I looked at my son and his buddies, I couldn't help but fear for their futures - and my future, and the future of our great nation."

STEVE (on Obama): "As America celebrated her birthday, the man sitting in the White House was busy plotting his course in his quest to fundamentally change our nation, our policies - both foreign and domestic - and by doing so, our cherished way of life."

STEVE (on unemployment): "I looked around at the parents of the kids on the baseball team and wondered just how many of them - of us, really - may be among the next batch of the half million Americans who are losing their jobs each month. I wondered how many of us would eventually be unable to give our kids summer baseball, summer camp, a bike, a video game......once (Obama's) taxes start to kick in.

"If Mr. Obama succeeds, look for the unemployment rate to soar through double digits. This is what he wants. He has already DESTROYED untold wealth in this country. All his new taxes will nearly complete his mission. What is the mission? To force as many of us as possible to turn to the government for our very survival. That's what Mr. Obama is advocating. That's who he is."

STEVE (on terrorism, apologies, the essence of our nation): "Are we prepared to have our children's lives put at risk by a president who no longer sees a 'war on terror'? Are we prepared for a president who tours the world assuring one and all that there is nothing special about the United States, that we have a tarnished history and that we are JUST ANOTHER ONE OF MANY nations?

"Are we prepared to tell our kids that Mr. Obama was correct when he told the Muslim world that we are NOT a nation of Christians, Jews and Muslims, but rather a nation of CITIZENS?

"I bet the parents in my little town of Fair Lawn, New Jersey would say, 'No' to this and 'No' to Mr. Obama's vision of America.

"IF ONLY THEY KNEW WHAT HIS VISION IS!"

Freepers, meet and greet Steve Malzberg in person in the friendly confines of our FR Convention banquet room. His photo and bio are at the top of this thread along with those of our other two SUPER-LUMINARY GUEST SPEAKERS!

Grab off your room at the Sheraton NOW. The hotel holds our reserved block of discounted rooms for only so long. For events such as conventions, ALL hotels have a cut-off date for discounted rooms and they don't fool around.

If you're getting a group together and they're sitting around waiting for Godot, shake their bootys and tell them to get their room orders in NOW....fer heaven's sake.

Heaven can wait, but not our room availabilities! DC will be jumpin' that weekend!

Leni/MinuteGal

141 posted on 08/17/2009 12:11:48 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Work Harder! Millions On Welfare Depend on You!)
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To: MinuteGal; All
I just got home from appointments so a little late tuning in to listen to Steve. But listening now, and Steve rocks!

Tune in here, Freepers, and you will enjoy a great program!

http://www.jetcast.com/em-popup-esplayer.phtml?feedlink=1054

142 posted on 08/17/2009 1:55:55 PM PDT by seekthetruth ("See You In DC From 9/11 - 9/13 At Our National Freeper Tea Party Convention!")
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To: Brytani

Okay ... my mobster name is Kinky Nina Costanza. I think I will just go with Nina Costanza. LOL


143 posted on 08/17/2009 5:29:44 PM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: Brytani; seekthetruth; Jim Robinson
LIFE IS A FREEP!

What good is sitting alone in your room?
Come hear the trumpet call
Life is a FREEP, old chum
At our Convention Hall !

Put down the knitting, the book and the broom
Time to join in the fray
Life is a FREEP, old chum
Come to Convention Day!

Come meet and greet, come hear the speakers
Huge Mall Tea Party, so wear your sneakers
Now, no more prating, great hours we're slating
So.....right this way, your seat is waiting !

No use permitting the prophets of doom
To wipe all your smiles away
Life is a FREEP, old chum
See ya that Saturday

Come to D.C. for congregating
Don't stay at home, it's too frustrating
Life is a FREEP, old chummer
Join us to FREEP Obummer !
Oh, yeah....join us to FREEP Obummer !

Yeah, yeah, yeah.......

Leni

144 posted on 08/17/2009 7:53:07 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Work Harder! Millions On Welfare Depend on You!)
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To: seekthetruth

Tuesday bump


145 posted on 08/18/2009 1:18:42 PM PDT by AGreatPer (Yep, I'm a birther.)
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To: AGreatPer
A Tuesday Evening Bump to mark this spot!!



146 posted on 08/18/2009 8:29:25 PM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: JustAmy; Brytani; MinuteGal; Syncro; surfer; Jim Robinson; Mike Evers; Matchett-PI; ...
JUST A WEDNESDAY MORNING BUMP AND REMINDER!

ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT TO BOOK A ROOM AT THE SHERATON AT OUR GREAT FREE REPUBLIC GROUP RATE!

After August 21st, our group rate of #116 will not be available! If you are planning stay at the Sheraton you need to book your room by this coming Friday to take advantage of the group rate!

See you all in DC!

147 posted on 08/19/2009 8:34:47 AM PDT by seekthetruth ("See You In DC From 9/11 - 9/13 At Our National Freeper Tea Party Convention!")
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To: seekthetruth

I just tried to make reservations at the Sheraton and it said no rooms were available! Is that true or are they having problems with their site again?


148 posted on 08/19/2009 10:38:49 PM PDT by Prince of Space (UPS and FedEx are doing just fine... it's the post office that's always having problems.)
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To: Prince of Space; Brytani

Okay, since the web site for the hotel said it was sold out, I called them this morning and spoke to someone in sales. She said they were adding more rooms to the block, and she went ahead and took my reservation. Whew! I was really sweating it there! So if anyone else has trouble with the website, call the hotel directly.


149 posted on 08/20/2009 5:43:42 AM PDT by Prince of Space (UPS and FedEx are doing just fine... it's the post office that's always having problems.)
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To: Prince of Space

We have had nothing but problems with these reservations since day one - and you’re just more proof of it.

Glad you got through though. They’re telling us we have NOT met our quota but telling those who call for reservations that they are full.

I”m not a happy Freeper right now!!!

ANYONE WHO IS MAKING RESERVATIONS – DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE – PLEASE CALL THEM DIRECTLY

703) 521-1900 or 1.888.627.8210


150 posted on 08/20/2009 6:18:24 PM PDT by Brytani (DC Freeper Convention and National Tea Party - FreepMail Me for rooms and convention info!)
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To: All

FREEPERS! ......URGENT!........TODAY and TOMORROW



The time to get your room reservation in and your Banquet ticket ordered for the FR Convention/Tea Party weekend in D. C. in September.

At the bottom of this post is complete information on how to reserve with just one easy phone call.

Additional information is at the opening of this convention thread.

Midnight tomorrow August 22, 2009 is the deadline to reserve a room at our heavily discounted rate of $116 per night. All attempts to talk the hotel into granting an extension beyond this date at this low price have been fruitless so far. On Saturday the room rate will rise per night. All major hotels have discount reservations cut-off dates for large events.......and we're no exception.

The only alternative for us to retain the low room rate is to reserve an additional block of rooms at the low price and guarantee the block's occupancy to the hotel. However, if the rooms don't fill, the cost will have to be eaten by some unknown cavalry coming to the rescue....so it's not an option we want to pursue.

We hope that everyone who's planning to come to the Convention and National Tea Party will get their reservation in today, tonight or early tomorrow so we don't have to make hard decisions we don't want to make.

Don't forget that if you simply CAN'T make it to our Convention, and if you want to to be a supportive at-home participant in the event, you can make a donation in any amount to lend a helping hand. Just click on the regular FR donation form and specify in the message square, "I'm Supporting the FR Convention".

Or you can send a check made out to Free Republic On the check write "FR Convention" on the memo section and mail to Free Republic LLC PO Box 9771, Fresno, CA 93794

We're working hard to put together a Convention/Tea Party weekend chock full of patriotic Freeper activities, fellowship and fun. You're going to enjoy, appreciate and acquire knowledge from this event...TO THE MAX.

To make your room reservation RIGHT NOW at the special rate: 703) 521-1900 or 1.888.627.8210

See y'all at FR's NATIONAL CONVENTION on Sept. 22.....right in Obama's back yard.....Whoo Hoo!

Brytani
151 posted on 08/20/2009 6:20:33 PM PDT by Brytani (DC Freeper Convention and National Tea Party - FreepMail Me for rooms and convention info!)
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To: Brytani
"See y'all at FR's NATIONAL CONVENTION on Sept. 22.....right in Obama's back yard.....Whoo Hoo!"

I hope this is an OOOOPs, since my reservations are for September 12th. :^)
152 posted on 08/20/2009 6:25:29 PM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: JustAmy; All; Brytani; seekthetruth
Oops is right, scrivener's error. The correct date is Sept. 12. Although.......many, many folks are checking in on the 11th to partake of planned activities the evening before our convention officially opens.

I just love to attribute all errors to Mr. Scrivener....he's a handy guy to have around!

Leni

153 posted on 08/20/2009 6:45:56 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Work Harder! Millions On Welfare Depend on You!)
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To: JustAmy

They still have not fixed your reservation?


154 posted on 08/20/2009 6:46:55 PM PDT by Brytani (DC Freeper Convention and National Tea Party - FreepMail Me for rooms and convention info!)
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To: Brytani

damn typo’s...

August 11-13 is the date for the convention....

Sorry guys


155 posted on 08/20/2009 6:47:54 PM PDT by Brytani (DC Freeper Convention and National Tea Party - FreepMail Me for rooms and convention info!)
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To: Brytani

They have; I am arriving the evening of the 7th and leaving on the 13th.

I was trying to be funny. LOL

Are there still people checking out on the 12th instead of the 13th?


156 posted on 08/20/2009 6:56:17 PM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: JustAmy

I heard from four Freepers who have called the Sheraton and made sure their check out date was changed from 9/12 to 9/13 or later. They certainly were not planning on checking out on 9/12!


157 posted on 08/20/2009 7:21:08 PM PDT by seekthetruth ("See You In DC From 9/11 - 9/13 At Our National Freeper Tea Party Convention!")
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To: Brytani
Bump for Massive March into Mr. O's neighborhood!

Leni

158 posted on 08/21/2009 8:49:48 AM PDT by MinuteGal (Work Harder! Millions On Welfare Depend on You!)
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To: Brytani

Hi, 50 y/o typical white woman from Maine seeking either someone to ride down with me, or ride, or any woman interested in sharing a room, will share all expenses.


159 posted on 08/21/2009 10:37:42 AM PDT by Tessarie
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To: All; Brytani; seekthetruth
THE FREEPERS' CONVENTION HALL

I've got some good news, honey
An invite to a Convention hall
It's a very swell affair
Famous freepers will be there!

I'll wear my blue jeans, red shirt, my freeper cap
You'll wear your sparkly flag earrings like a femme fatale
Ain't no doubt about it, babe
We'll be the best-dressed in the hall

So, I'll be down to getcha in my hybrid, honey
You better be ready 'bout quarter to eight
Now, dearie, don't be late
I wanna get there when the Anthem's playin'

Remember when we get there, honey
The speakers I''m gonna hear them all
I'm gonna jump up from my seat
I'm gonna cheer the Left's defeat
In September at the Freep Convention hall

There'll be freepers from across the fruited land
Who'll gather in a patriotic band
We'll congregate, be up too late, meet lots of folks
And don't forget we'll hear those Jackie Mason jokes!

So make sure you're ready when I get there, honey
The Freepers, I wanna meet them all
Gonna wear my best new shoes
Gonna lose those Obama blues
In September at the Freep Convention hall!

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, HOO YAH!

Leni

160 posted on 08/21/2009 3:33:16 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Work Harder! Millions On Welfare Depend on You!)
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