Eagan [MN] man makes 'Liberate Iraq' signs to counter antiwar ones

The Minneapolis Star Tribune ^ | 2/8/03 | Eric Black

[Gothmog]

Signs reading "Liberate Iraq" may be appearing in Twin Cities yards and windows thanks to a retired soldier who was getting frustrated with the proliferation of "Say No To War With Iraq" signs.

Joe Repya, 57, of Eagan and his wife, Deb, were riding home from church a couple of Sundays ago thinking about how to respond to those "Say No" signs that have become popular with opponents of President Bush's Iraq policy. They decided to print 250 copies of their own sign. In addition to "Liberate Iraq," the sign encourages people to: "Support Our Troops, Call Your Congressperson!"

[2timothy3.16]

bump and good job Col.

[Catspaw]

I hope he ordered more than 250 this time around. Those signs are going to fast.

[martin_fierro]

Someone should post a copy of those signs here.

[martin_fierro]

[SwinneySwitch]

Thanks! SS freepers might have to make a sign for the interstate!

LIBERATE IRAQ
Support the Troops!

[GailA]

Maybe it's time to bring back the YELLOW ribbons we wore during the Gulf War.

[RepublicanHippy]

bump

[Angelwood]

Thanks for the photo. Great sign idea. I hope others do the same and Mr. Eagan and that they find a counter protest to attend using the sign.

[martin_fierro]

I've alrady e-mailed Mr. Repya (FROM Eagan) and invited him to join us at FR. <|:)~

[Angelwood]

Great! I hope he attends. Sorry for the typo -- went too fast and left out his name.

[facedown]

BTTT

[Terriergal]

I still like the idea of showing up and having signs with big arrows pointing to the antiwar bunch saying "Friends of Terrorists" or the like.

[Valin]

Business was brisk, despite weather that was even more brisk.

Air temp -10.
I've read here that this sort of grassroots thing is going on in other parts of the country.

In the area I live in you can't swing a dead cat w/o hitting one of these anti war-give peace a chance-violence never solves anything dolts.

GOD GIVE ME PATIENCE!! (or a high power rifle, just kidding....I think)

[HighRoadToChina]

I'd like to get some of these signs.

[gore_sux]

From Circlevision.org:

> 2.15
1:00 pm • The World Says NO to War. Anti-war demonstrations and other activities will be held in cities around the world. In Minneapolis we will gather at Hennepin and Lagoon, Uptown in Minneapolis. Details coming. Initiated by the Iraq Peace Action Coalition.

> 2.17
Noon • Protest and Rally at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Not One Dime in Cuts that Hurt Poor and Working People! Stop the Welfare Cut-Offs! Come to the State Capitol on Opening Day to send a strong message to lawmakers that there should be NO CUTS to programs for poor and working people. Demand that lawmakers stop the welfare cut-offs that are throwing Minnesota families into hunger and homelessness.
Background information: Minnesota is facing a $3 billion budget deficit. Meanwhile, Minnesota's poor families are in crisis. Since July 1st and EVERY MONTH SINCE THEN, hundreds of Minnesota families and children have been cut off survival assistance, because of the cruel 5 year life-time limit. They are being forced into hunger, homelessness and suffering. Join us to send a strong message to Minnesota lawmakers. THIS IS A CRITICAL YEAR, WHAT WITH THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTIONS LEAVING US with anti-poor and anti-immigrant politicians in the Governor's office and controlling the House. Demand that they stop the welfare cut-offs, and stop any cuts to poor and working people. Make the rich pay for their crisis! Don't balance the budget on the backs of the poor!
Info or to volunteer: Welfare Rights Committee & MN Welfare Rights Coalition - 612.822.8020

Get those signs ready guys.

[Cacique]

check out # 5

[nutmeg]

Absolutely brilliant! Bravo Col. Repya!

Thanks for the ping, Cacique... we need signs like this for our rally.

[nutmeg]

Check out #5

[nutmeg]

ping!

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