SAN FRANCISCO POST-RALLY THREAD! (Biggest rally so far---60 people!)

2/16/03 | SeenTheLight

[SeenTheLight]

It's been quite a day for Bay Area FReepers and friends! There's a lot to cover, but I'm gonna keep it brief and just get the ball rolling for comments and input.

The big news is that we had our largest counter-protest yet! We did a head-count at the peak of the protest and we ended up counting close to 60 people! Keep in mind, two rallies ago we had about 7 people and last time, we had 15. So we've come a long way! It looks like all the extra media outreach we did really paid off. Most of the non-FReepers that joined us heard about it on KSFO, so we've got to give a big shout out to our friendly neighborhood conservative radio station!

When we first arrived, we discovered a major hitch in our plans. The City Hall steps, where we were supposed to meet, were blocked off with a line of buses parked in front. We convened in front of the buses (on McAllister) and stayed there for quite a while. But the "peace protesters" soon had us backed against the wall of buses. The police officers were worried about our safety, so they herded us down to the corner, where we set up shop on the grassy knoll. It ended up being better than the City Hall steps. We had our own corner, which was blocked off to the rabble and the police were protecting us. Next time, I think we should make that our meeting spot.

Some engaged in arguments, others yelled back and forth, and some of us just made our presence known. I spent a lot of time talking and getting to know my fellow counter-protesters and just ignored the hordes of rabid peaceniks, so I had a great time!

Thanks to comwatch, who had set up some cell phone numbers with the David Gold show on KSFO, we did several interviews live. Mine was brief, but very energetic--with the FReepers chanting USA in the background! A few other people also did interviews with KSFO and we all took part in media outreach with whoever was listening! Channel 7 interviewed one of us and I just saw the very brief coverage of it about 15 minutes ago! Other than that, I haven't heard a word about us, despite our large numbers and growing presence.

I can't think of all the FReeper names to thank right now, but let's just say the Bay Area Chapter was in almost full attendance, plus flagbrigade and his folks and of course comwatch and other Sacto FReepers.

Afterwards, a bunch of us went for drinks, political organizing and laughs. So a good time was had by all!

Please add your comments, photos, ect...

Thanks everyone for all your help and great work!

SeenTheLight

[SeenTheLight]

Hey you two! Good to FReep with you yesterday and demonstrate together that there are a few sane "young" people out there!

Would you like to be added to my Bay Area Chapter ping list? You could just get as involved as you like, but you'd be notified about all of our events.

SeenTheLight

[SeenTheLight]

Bay Area Freepers:

We are planning on having our first official Bay Area Chapter meeting on 3/15. I’ll be posting information about that very soon, so stay tuned for the details.

After the success of our SF counter-protest yesterday, a few of us thought it would be a good idea to capitalize on the momentum and meet a little sooner, to do some brainstorming, organizing and planning.

So we’ve planned an earlier meeting for next Saturday, 2/22, at 1pm at the Pacific Coast Brewing Company in Oakland. It’s right near a BART stop (12th St.) and Drango has already checked it out and found it suitable for a meeting of this kind. Luckily they also have a web site, which includes directions. Click here for that info.

So come on down----any and all are welcome---we’ll be just as happy if 5 people show up as 50! Please FReepmail me if you are planning on coming, so we can keep a head count.

Also, if anyone is interested in being added to the Bay Area Chapter ping list, send me a FReepmail and let me know.

SeenTheLight

[Drango]

I'm the unofficial webmaster for the new SF Chapter. (If anyone wants to be the offical webmaster it's all yours!)

If you would like to help me in the TECHNICAL side of the web page, have experience in HTML, web design, Front Page etc. please FReepmail me. We already have several choices for donated web space.

Drango

[HighRoadToChina]

Is there any FR posting on how to upload pictures, how to store them, etc.?

[Jerez2]

THANK YOU so much for all you did to help us stand up to the Uninformed Hordes on Sunday in SF!

After all the interviews we did, including extensive talks with at least one Chronicle reporter, I was disappointed to log on to the Chronicle today and discover that there was only ONE counter-protestor -- a "lone hawk in camoflage." I'm glad I complained to the reporters how they've silenced us for so long, and we are 50%+ of the populace -- that's why the mainstream press is losing ground to the Internet and talk radio. Well, they didn't hear us... they are still up to their tricks of trying to ignore our voices. I must admit, it's very hard to stay positive... Maybe we should do a 'post-mortem' to fine-tune before next time.

But being with you all yesterday was a pleasure and a privilege!

BTW, Dave/comwatch, that's me talking to David Gold in your photo! Thanks for including me! -Jerez/Cheryl

[cayla]

Our site is www.patriotwatch.com
Thank you for asking

[HighRoadToChina]

One last thing... I have to get an okay to put out e-mail address for the folks at SFPD who were so much help to us. Those who wish to write, fax, or call Prentice E. Sanders 850 Bryant Street, #525 San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: (415) 553-1551 Assistant Chief Alex Fagan 850 Bryant St., #525 San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: (415)553-1135 Fax Number: (415) 553 - 7969 Please mention a special thanks for Lt. Kevin Cashman who had overall opperations supervision of this event and who I am sure was looking out for us.

FYI: Sanders is the Chief of Police. Encourage everyone to personal write a letter of thanks to them.

[Drango]

Excert, from the CoCo times. ContraCosta Times The rest of the article is mostly about how normal the anti-war wackos are...read it if you want. It's too long to waste binarys on.

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....Kathleen Willmann of Novato, who stood with other Bush supporters, said she was at a loss to understand the protesters and felt threatened by them.

"How are we going to get rid of these maniacs. I don't understand why they can't see the connection. It's so obvious that Saddam has a connection with terrorism," said Willmann, who donned a Fire Department of New York baseball cap.

"These signs saying 'Assassinate Bush,' these are peaceful activists? I've never felt such rage and anger."....

[MarCarl]

Greetings!

Please add us to the Bay Area Chapter ping list!

We would love to come to the chapter meeting this Saturday but our Sat. plans include a rally to Recall Gray Davis in Sacramento!

Attention ALL Californians!
The plan is recall California Governor Gray Davis is moving forward with full force! Here is the rally info!

Saturday, Feb 22, 2003
10:30AM-12:00PM
North steps (L Street side) of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento.

Check out this site for more info!
http://www.recallgraydavis.com/rally.asp

[null and void]

Yes we felt pretty bad about it. 60 of us, and only 150,000 of them.

2500:1, and we still had 'em out thought.

Too much publik skool, too many drugs, and lots of intelectshul inbreeding in that crowd.

For example, one reporter asked me to name the countries boardering Iraq. So I ticked off all 5. Then she said they weren't able to find anyone on the other side who could name more than one or two.

One heckler wanted to know if I was from Texas.
No ma'am.
Florida then?
Yes ma'am.
Well THAT explains it!!!
I said yup, I was born in California, and I lived in Florida for a few years 35 years ago.

Somehow in her pea brain that made me a cowboy.

Probably makes perfect sense to you, too...

[comwatch]

Tune in Freepers....

From the War Room to the Home Front...
Counter Protest Reports Tonight (Monday)

Mark William - KFBK Sacramento (50,000 watt clear channel station) Monday thru Friday 7-10 PM
Call in Numbers (800) 834-1530 California Toll Free (916) 921-1530   Dial * or # 1530 from your cell phone
The other side called in today to claim victory. Tonight we can correct the record.
Listen LIVE http://www.kfbk.com/streaming.html
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Tonight we'll provide an After-Action report from our counter protests around America.

I'll be contacting some of you by phone this afternoon to see if you would like to be guests on Mark's show tonight. PLEASE, pass the Listen Live link around to friends and family.  We will tape it for future use pending license arrangements with Clear Channel Communication.

7:00 PM PST - The War Room: This note from Mark's Website:

"If you missed tonight’s show (last week) then you missed a U.S. exclusive interview with Kenneth Nichols O’Keefe.  He is the decorated veteran U.S. Marine of Desert Storm now leading a convoy of “Human Shields” to Baghdad in defense of the bloodthirsty regime of the Butcher of Baghdad.  Listener reaction was explosive!"

Well, hold on to your seats folks... tonight Mark outs this supposed patriot in The War Room.  This symbol of the Anti-War crowd is about to be exposed in a way that makes Mark Williams one of the shining stars of talk radio.

8:00 PM PST - The Reports Mainstream Media would cover!

Hear from the front lines:  NYC, San Francisco and Sacramento.  Hear the passion and reason from those who stood their ground and made us all so proud to be there representing mainstream America. Here personal stories of changing hearts and minds... be inspired and encouraged as America and her allies face the greatest challenge of the new millennium.

If you were at a counter protest we missed or were not able to connect with a representative, PLEASE drop us an email a.s.a.p. We need more than ever, to network with talk radio hosts and each of our Chapter Leaders and frontline warriors. Check our website for the latest updates on that effort and an upcoming event, designed to do just that.  You'll hear that announcement tonight on MarkTalk Live.

 

[null and void]

Kenneth, what's the frequency?

[null and void]

This Pali plant:

Got in my face and said "Do you know what they called Israel in the Bible???"

"Yes, they called it the land God himself gave to his chosen people, the Jews."

She visibly blanched turned on her heel and walked away...

[comwatch]

Dave here ;)

1530 A.M.

[null and void]

Damm. Unless it's in Chinese, I can't get it here...

[comwatch]

Please let me know if the streaming audio works, ok? I'm surprised San Jose won't pick up 1530 AM - KFBK

[foreverfree]

Does the Bay Area have ANY conservative rags?

foreverfree

[null and void]

Not on my dialup. but then, streaming audio doesn't work from any source...

[comwatch]

Okay... Just FYI...

You can hear the show if you're on hold. Inside California, try the toll free number or cell numbers. The screener answering the phone is a friend.. her name is Kendall. Tell her you're calling from Free Republic.

A note for those who Mark may have as guests on the show later... Kendall will call you. The breaking news item on the Human Shields is expected to pull lots of calls... We may have to shift times depending on that call volume... I'll keep you all updated as the show progresses.

Thanks for you patience.

Dave