Patriots Rally II - DC Chapter/Registered are Ready - Be There!

17 Oct. 2002 | DC Chapter/Registered

[VaMarVet]

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic invites all FReepers and lurkers in good standing, as well as their friends and families, to join us in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2002 for the Patriots Rally for America II.

As the United States prepares to take the next step in the war on terrorism, we will be gathering to show support for our troops, America and to serve as a patriotic counter-point to the anti-American leftists who will be holding an "anti-war" rally and march the same day in D.C.

The "anti-war" rally, organized by International ANSWER, will be held right next to the Vietnam War Memorial on the Mall at Constitution Gardens, a safe four blocks away from our rally site at the Washington Monument.

The Patriots Rally for America will feature speakers and recorded music. Supporters are encouraged to bring large American and Gadsden flags. Also, please bring signs bearing messages supporting America, our troops and the war on terrorism.

The anti-American left will be fearmongering that day; raising their tired old cliches of quagmires, body bags and blood for oil. Their real message is that America is an evil nation and should not defend itself against any threats.

They dream of re-living the glory days of the Sixties, when spitting on soldiers and burning the flag were 'cool.'

While we respect their First Amendment rights to speak out (indeed, several of our members fought to protect those rights), we vehemently disagree with their message and will not allow them to take to the streets unanswered.

Members of the D.C. Chapter are financing the Patriots Rally for America, but we could use some help. We have pared back our budget for this rally to around $4,000 compared to the $7,000 we spent on last April's Patriots Rally.

The cost for staging, sound and porta-potties will be around $3,500. We are budgeting $500 for incidental costs.

If you would like to help, please click this link.

As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for demonstrating will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no racism, no profanity, no threats, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.

When: Saturday, October 26, 2002 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., rain or shine.

Where: The Washington Monument at the corner of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

[VaMarVet]

First Patriots Rally for America II thread.

Eagles Up! And a big thanks to JimRob - FR - and all FReepers who have been so kind to support our efforts here in DC. Your efforts are appreciated more than you will ever know.

[Notforprophet]

Wish I lived closer to D.C. - but I'll be with you Freepers in spirit, and bumping the thread if there is one.

Did Registered do the job on the graphic? Nicely done that.

[Fred Mertz]

Count me in!

[VaMarVet]

PING

[leadpenny]

Wow! Just walked in the door. Awesome graphics. Does kinda look like the Eagle has his right index talon in the right place.

[VaMarVet]

Man - you know you are IN! Looking forward to seeing you again my friend.

[VaMarVet]

Ping for a motley crowd if I ever saw one;-)

[Dutchgirl]

My husband got bumped from his flight last week and I have a free ticket to anywhere in the US. I was looking at CPAC, but this might be more fun. Can you recommend any affordable ($50) hotels.

I know DC has good public transportation, and that parking is astronomically expensive, so without the expense of a rental car, this may actually work!

[Congressman Billybob]

And I am delighted to have, again, the opportunity to begin the festivities and whip up the "motley crowd." That's the only kind of crowd for me.

Congressman Billybob

This column is based on the fine work by FReepers in a thread on FR. Click for "Ballistics and Bullsh*t"

Click for "Til Death Do Us Part."

Click for "to Restore Trust in America"

[VaMarVet]

Pinging all Patriots

[Mudboy Slim]

I'll be there...MUD

[VaMarVet]

You will have no regrets if you show for this - activism and patriotism at its best. There are hotels and motels that have the rates you are interested in - off hand (because I live here) - I cannot provide a list. That said, HEY Fellow FReepers - help out Dutchgirl! Also - there may be FReepers in good standing that would put you up.

[montag813]

The Patriots need a rally, after losing 3 straight. I guess we wont be seeing a Super Bowl rematch this year.

[VaMarVet]

Please ping further all - Registered is on his way to his son's soccer game and we are going out to dinner. EAGLES UP!!!

[Ligeia]

Thanks for the ping. I'm looking forward to it!

[sauropod]

Hope you are coming! Awesome graphic!

[sauropod]

Looking forward to seeing you. 'Pod

[KLT]

I'll be there...stayin with a Freeper Friend in Maryland...intend on going to the Hitlery Demonrat Fundraiser for McCall as well (Happy Halloween Hitlery)...Should be a Blast! Lookin forward to our Freeper Parties...Nobody parties like Freepers!

Comeon, everyone LETS ROLL PATRIOTIC PING!

[devildogO341]

I'll be there

[antivenom]

I am sooooooooo jealous! Wish I was there! FReep long and hard for me!