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Posted on 08/16/2009 2:11:01 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Edited on 08/16/2009 2:17:55 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Woo hoo!! We have a lot of business to cover!!
First, we still have about 20% left to go on our current FReepathon. We need to wrap this up so we can keep the FReeper lights on. If you haven't donated yet, but plan on doing so, please click here to git 'er done!
Second, time is running out on our booking contract with the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA. We only have 5 days left to book rooms at our discounted $116 per night rate. If you're planning on traveling to DC for our giant National Tea Party and March on Washington on 9/12, please click here to book your room today!
Third, if you are planning on attending our Free Republic National Convention while in DC on Sept 11 through 13, please click here to order your tickets!
Fourth, the tentative schedule of events in DC is as follows:
Thursday, 9-10 (FreedomWorks Sponsor) Click here for complete FreedomWorks schedule and to register for events)
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Liberty Summit at DC Armory
1:00 PM - Press Conference on Capitol Hill
1:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Grassroots lobbying visits on Capitol Hill.
5:30 PM - Doctors Rally Against Socialized Medicine at the Capitol.
Friday, 9-11 (Free Republic National Convention - All Patriots Welcome)
Freepers and other patriots arriving at the Sheraton during the morning and afternoon.
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Free Republic Sign In Table open at Sheraton for Freepers/Patriots to sign in, pick up Convention Ticket/Badges and meet and greet.
6:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots gather for trip to Walter Reed to honor our heroes. Snacks and beverages provided by FreeRepublic DC Chapter at minimal cost to attendees.
9:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots move back to the Sheraton Hotel.
10:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots gather at the Sheraton Roof Top Room for a candlelight vigil in memory of all 9/11 victims and to support of their families and friends. Finger foods and beverages provided.
10:00 PM - Somewhere between 10:00 PM and midnight, Freepers/Patriots greet the arrival of the Tea Party Express Caravan! (Hopefully JimRob and the caravan will arrive before the candlelight vigil.)
Saturday, 9-12
7:30 - 9:00 AM Freepers/Patriots meet for FR Convention buffet breakfast.
9:00 AM - Freepers/Patriots move to the Freedom Plaza by Metro to organize for March to the Capitol.
10:00 AM - March to the Capitol begins. Upon reaching the Capitol, the Rally begins on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Freepers/Patriots attend various events at the Mall during the day.
6:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots gather at Sheraton for the Free Republic Banquet. Great guest speakers and a wonderful dinner with entertainment will be enjoyed by all!
Sunday, 9/13
Freepers/Patriots will be leaving for home at various times from morning - evening.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Freepers/Patriots gather at various times for breakfast/brunch at the Sheraton at attendee's expense.
12:30PM - 4:00 PM - Freepers/Patriots gather in Sheraton Meeting Room for discussion workshops to share ideas/plans for political action during 2010 elections. Speakers and discussion will take place.
Fifth, we are traveling from Sacramento to DC with the TeaPartyExpress. Our FReepmobile van will be following behind the two big TeaPartyExpress buses. We'll be holding some 30 odd tea parties in cities all across the nation on the way. Please check the TeaPartyExpress Tour Schedule and join us when we come to a city near you! Click here to contribute to the TeaPartyExpress fund!
And finally, we need help with our DC events and convention expenses. Whether or not you are attending our events in DC, if would like to help someone else attend or help us meet our general event overhead expenses, please consider donating to our Convention Fund. We've already had three FReepers donate the price of a ticket ($175) so others can attend. Thank you FReepers!! Please mail your checks to Free Republic, LLC, PO Box 9771, Fresno, CA, 93794 and include a note or the words "Convention Fund" on the memo line. Or if you'd rather donate via credit card or PayPal, please use our secure server link and just include "Convention Fund" in the comments field so we can break your donation out and report it separately from our FReepathon totals.
Thank you all very much!!
See you in DC!!
Rebellion is brewing!!
DONT TREAD ON ME!!
BTTT
Thanks! :)
Hi!
Unfortunately for me mission requirements will necessitate my presence out at White Sands Missile Range most of the month of September. I’m with you all in spirit. Hooah.
*sigh*
Btt
You’re gonna sneak in too???
WHOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
HI!!!!!!!
I’ve sent my pledge in. I’m studying right now, but I do what I can
Doesn’t count. I had to ping you twice to get your attention.
So sorry.
I can, however, be bought off with chocolate, as the whole forum knows....
Not sure what I’ll be doing will be fun...more likely boring...but I do love it at WSMR...and it will be great to get away from the oppressive humidity in Maryland. Lived at WSMR some years back. One of my favorite postings.
ping
Thank you very much, chuck_the_tv_out!!
Thanks for the ping.
Click The Pic
Proposed Unofficial Anthem For Tax Protests
Ray Stevens:
If ten percent is good enough for Jesus
It ought to be enough for Uncle Sam
Click The Link AboveNow, I'd just like to say a few words right here about taxes!
I pay another man to do my taxes
On account of it's just one more deduction I can take
But the postman brought my W2 this mornin'
And this year they're claimin' a third of all I make
Now I'm just as patriotic as the next man
And you know I love that Red, White, and Blue
So I'll help to pay this risin' "cost of freedom"
But I'll be danged if I'm gonna change my point of view
Because every time the bureaucrats run out of money
Well Congress socks it to the workin' man
And I don't think it's one bit funny
When they take so much of my money
And do things with it I don't understand
I don't know why they feel they gotta squeeze us
But I'll tell you just exactly where I stand
I believe if ten percent is good enough for Jesus
Well, it ought to be enough for Uncle Sam
Now, some of them folks that we've been sendin' off to Congress
Think that all they've got to do is spend and spend
But, you know, you can't run a family, much less a country,
With more money goin' out than comin' in
And that ole debt just keeps on gettin' bigger
And we're all gonna have to pay, so don't you laugh
'Cause one day soon you might just look down at your paycheck
And figure out that they done started takin' half
And every time the bureaucrats run out of money
Well Congress socks it to the workin' man
And I don't think it's one bit funny
When they take so much of my money
And do things with it I don't understand
I don't know why they feel they gotta squeeze us
But I'll tell you just exactly where I stand
I believe if ten percent is good enough for Jesus
Well, it ought to be enough for Uncle Sam
I said if ten percent is good enough for Jesus
Well, it ought to be enough....
(Ya know times is gettin' tough)
It ought to be enough for Uncle Sam
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