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USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Support our Troops Nationwide Rallies ~ February 21 2003
February 21 2003 | snippy about it

Posted on 02/21/2003 5:09:31 AM PST by snippy_about_it

Today we want to highlight the many upcoming Support our Troops and Patriot Rallies going on in our nation.

We hope you are able to participate in a rally near you or can make the trip to Washington D.C.

We want to show our troops, especially those forward deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom, that in fact America does stand behind her military. We also welcome support for our President, the Commander in Chief.

Folks, check out the links and find a rally near you, plan to attend and show your colors.

If anyone knows of a rally that isn't listed here, please feel free to post a link to it on today's Canteen thread.

From Angelwood: The Patriots Rally for America IV is a go for March 1, 2003 -- if you can get here to stand up for the troops, our Commander-in-Chief and our country, please do so. If you can't travel to DC, please try to make it to another Pro-America, Pro-Troops rally nearer to your home.

Our sources tell us that A.N.S.W.E.R. is still coming to DC on March 1 (as well as their "Convergence" on March 15). They are scaling back their numbers considerably, but they still plan to have staging areas and march to the Capitol with the main rally at 3rd and Constitution.


Operation Infinite FReep: Fresno Support Our Troops Rally, Tonight (2/21)!

NEW ENGLAND FREEPERS: RALLY TO SUPPORT THE TROOPS IN MANCHESTER CT


San Antonio Rally

Dear Mr President:

Even as you keep your brave demeanor and tough approach to the current World situation, we surmise that in private moments you surely agonize over the weighty decisions that soon you will be called upon to make.

Our prayers are with you, and our support as well. We know that you will do the right thing, as you see it in your heart. You are a good man.

War is ugliness incarnate, and it is always to be avoided when possible. The day it becomes an attractive option, we fear, then we are all doomed.

But, to every season we must turn. Action now may be the only way to avoid a worse scenario down the road. That decision falls to you and the Congress. It is part of the job description. You must have known that when you signed on.

We don't envy you your task, but we will support you and our fine men and women in the military, as the future unfolds. Support in every way.

Of course, you will take a lot of criticism, no matter what you do. Stand strong. Your strength is our strength. As a nation, that is the way it must be.

God and history will judge us all, eventually.

Best regards,
RG Griffing,
Editor/Publisher San Antonio Lightning Newspaper

PS: Our heroes have always been cowboys.


YCT To Hold Pro-Bush/Support Our Troops Rally At West Texas A&M University

Posted on 02/19/2003 11:45 AM EST by Dixicrat

Tuesday, February 25, from 12:20 p.m. to 12:40 p.m., the Young Conservatives of Texas at West Texas will be holding a Pro-Bush/Support Our Troops Rally. We need everyone who can converge on our campus to do so.

We have already recieved notice the two other campus groups - young liberal texans and the leftist club - are coming to our rally to play the spoiler.

Be in Canyon, TX on February 25 to show our troops how grateful you are for their courage and sacrifice!


Rally for America - Houston, March 1

Posted on 02/19/2003 6:31 PM EST by Xenalyte

Chris Baker just announced a Houston-area Rally for America - Saturday, March 1, at (I think) Jones Hall. More details to follow!


Indianapolis SUPPORT THE TROOPS Rally Information Here


ORLANDO's Rally For America....Saturday Feb 22 at 2P...Lake Eola, Downtown Orlando

Posted on 02/19/2003 6:43 PM EST by UCFRoadWarrior

On Saturday, Feb 22, 2003, at 2P, there will be a Rally For America being held at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. It is being sponosred by WFLA 540AM.

If any of you are in the Orlando area...come on down

Pro America Rally in Orlando on Saturday Feb. 22nd, 2:00 to 4:00.

Location: Lake Eola Park.

Shannon Burke of 540WFLA Talk Radio is organizing this Rally For America and has 1,000 seats reserved at the Lake Eola Bandshell. Please come with your family and friends!

Rally for America - Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Mar. 2, 2003


Glenn Beck's Rally For America

Locations to date:

March 1st, 11:00 AM
San Antonio, TX
Rivercenter Mall Amphitheater

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Glenn Beck and San Antonio radio station WOAI 1200 AM will host a Rally for America at the Rivercenter Mall Amphitheater.

Located on the gorgeous San Antonio Riverwalk near the historic Alamo, the amphitheater will host a celebration of American spirit and pride.

This event was conceived as a pro American freedom rally, to show the average Joe that he is not surrounded by the seemingly crazy people that much of our media focuses on. No, the crazies are surrounded by you, the ones in the majority in this great land, the decent God fearing hard working Americans that don't sue every time they spill hot coffee in their own laps!

The Rally for America is a group of people that are normal Americans; not media favored celebrities and money grubbing opportunist. The Rally for America is for the people that are the backbone of this country; people who despise war but understand that there are times when we have to fight a war. Both against our enemies abroad, and those within America who look upon the regular average American citizen as something less than decent and caring.

This event will feature local San Antonio KJ97’s Randy Carroll, Mix96.1’s Woody and Singer Beverly Houston + other Special Guests.


March 2nd, Noon

Cleveland, OH

UPDATE, clic on Rosie pic for Cleveland update.

Rally for America Update: Trouble in Cleveland? Update, press picture below



Operation Infinite 
FReep Join Operation Infinite FReep! As the inevitable war with Iraq approaches, more and more of the America-hating leftist weasels are crawling out of the woodwork. So-called "anti-war" protests are popping up in cities all across the nation. We will not allow these communist organized and led demonstrations go unanswered. FReepers are countering these terrorist supporting leftists wherever and whenever they pop up. Form a group, grab your signs, unfurl the flag and prepare to support your country!



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To: Bethbg79
They are just TOTALLY mis-understood!
201 posted on 02/21/2003 12:15:33 PM PST by tomkow6 (....Don't Annoy the Crazy Person!....Don't Annoy the Crazy Person!....Don't Annoy the Crazy Person!)
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To: tomkow6
LOL If I wasnt scared of getting sprayed, I'd be nice and get close.

ONLY domesticated ones though!!

They are cute, I'll give them that..lol
202 posted on 02/21/2003 12:18:05 PM PST by Bethbg79
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To: Kathy in Alaska
I ordered on 2/18 and they arrived via UPS 2/20! Amazing.
203 posted on 02/21/2003 12:28:31 PM PST by snippy_about_it ( Pray for our troops!)
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To: beachn4fun

Enjoy, beach.

204 posted on 02/21/2003 12:29:25 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and our Military Who Protect Her.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
If you haven't heard from him, I'm sure he would like it Tonk, can you freep mail it to me and I'll send it to him via his email on the ship. Thanks.
205 posted on 02/21/2003 12:30:24 PM PST by snippy_about_it ( Pray for our troops!)
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To: tort_feasor
I haven't seen one, I'll look around though.
206 posted on 02/21/2003 12:32:01 PM PST by snippy_about_it ( Pray for our troops!)
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To: LindaSOG
I like that one Linda, where's it from?
207 posted on 02/21/2003 12:33:40 PM PST by snippy_about_it ( Pray for our troops!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Morning Ms Kathy!


208 posted on 02/21/2003 12:35:47 PM PST by Bethbg79
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To: Bethbg79
Oh my goodness, Beth! Look at you. Good afternoon. Thank you again for your contributions to yesterday's thread.


209 posted on 02/21/2003 1:04:53 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and our Military Who Protect Her.)
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To: tomkow6
Nice pic, Tomkow! Shots like that are spectacular, are they not? VP-9 is a West Coast squadron, I believe they are homebased in Hawaii.

On the East Coast, where I work, popular photo spots are Mt. Etna in Sicily, the ice fields of Keflavik, and the Bahamas.

210 posted on 02/21/2003 1:18:35 PM PST by Long Cut
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To: snippy_about_it
Amazing is right! Maybe mine will come soon.
211 posted on 02/21/2003 1:19:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and our Military Who Protect Her.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
And to think they still got here through all that snow :)

How long ago did you order yours?
212 posted on 02/21/2003 1:24:03 PM PST by snippy_about_it ( Pray for our troops!)
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To: Aeronaut
Good afternoon, Aeronaut and Otto! Hope you have a good weekend planned. Thank you for the flyover of protection for the troops Canteen.
213 posted on 02/21/2003 1:31:18 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and our Military Who Protect Her.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; bentfeather; radu; Radix; tomkow6; MoJo2001; LindaSOG; southerngrit; ...

San Diego-based DesRon 7 Shuts Down One-Third of Iraqi Oil-Smuggling

Story Number: NNS030219-07
Release Date: 2/19/2003 12:27:00 PM

From Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs

ABOARD USS CONSTELLATION, At Sea (NNS) -- Feb. 11 wasn't just another day for the staff of San Diego-based destroyer squadron (DesRon) 7.

In partnership with a multinational maritime interception force (MIF) of partners from around the globe, staff members anxiously awaited reports from Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Cardiff after weeks of intelligence collection and diligent planning. The goal: verification that a three-ship take down in progress by the Royal Marines and crew of Cardiff was a success, effectively shutting down one-third of the 'new wave' of Iraqi oil smuggling regime.

As reports came in, the results were clear. Boarding teams were able to take control of the three steel-hull ships, each boasting a 5,000 to 6,000 dry weight ton (DWT) capacity of illegal oil. The three tankers accounted for approximately one-third of the estimated fleet of consolidation tankers that specialize in the illegal marketing of Iraqi oil; pursuit of the remainder of the smuggling fleet is in progress.

Embarked aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) operating in the Arabian Gulf, the staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7 has become accustomed to the waiting game. Data collection and careful assembly of evidence packages have become vital in the wake of last year's shift in oil smuggling tactics towards the use of "consolidation tankers," ships that bunker oil from smaller platforms and are more capable of slipping past the coalition of ships in position to detect and return them to Iraq. Verifying the transfer of oil from the smaller "dhows" to the larger tankers is key to the seizure and halt of the practice of illegal oil trade.

Current Gulf operations are a true coalition effort. Reports from a December routine boarding by the crew of HMAS Anzac assisted in paving the way for this effort, forming the data trail that links the smuggling community together. Hidden tanks were then confirmed, and the source of oil was verified as Iraqi. In close partnership with the staff of Commander, 5th Fleet, intelligence collection continued until conditions permitted the eventual "go ahead" given by Commodore Mark Balmert, Commander DesRon 7, to initiate the boardings.

"Today's seizure of approximately $1 million (U.S. dollars) in oil makes for a successful day," commented Lt. Bruce Stanley, one of the squadron's tactical action officers (TAO). "But in addition to impacting the operation of third-party smugglers, profits are prevented from returning to the Iraqi regime. The effects of the three-ship seizure will impede smuggling channels for months to come," Balmert added.

Monday's take-down could be considered a "jackpot"; three large tankers caught in the act of accepting Iraq's contraband oil. Analysis continued throughout the week to determine the exact origin of the oil and the fate of the three tankers. Lt. Lacey Edge, another TAO added, "Our work will continue. There's always another ship behind the one just captured."

News of the MIF's early-January seizure of the three consolidation tank ships has spread quickly throughout the smuggling network, and soon, new tactics and routes will emerge. With large profits to be gained, and a bounty of oil to smuggle, the profit margin is great. Meanwhile, the coalition's work continues daily in pursuit of the remainder of the smuggling fleet. Teamwork and multinational spirit drive them on.

214 posted on 02/21/2003 1:47:58 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and our Military Who Protect Her.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Here is some transportation for the Dudes!




215 posted on 02/21/2003 1:48:42 PM PST by Radix (This one comes with it's own noose!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; bentfeather; radu; Radix; tomkow6; MoJo2001; LindaSOG; southerngrit; ...

Watch me burro my jumpshot: High school agriculture students haul ass after a loose ball during a Future Farmers of America donkey basketball game in Merced, Calif. The players had to hold onto their reins at all times and mount the animals to shoot or pass.

216 posted on 02/21/2003 1:59:25 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and our Military Who Protect Her.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; bentfeather; radu; Radix; southerngrit; tomkow6; TEXOKIE; Bethbg79; ...

The surviving cubs of Kita, the 5-year-old lioness that died Feb. 10 at the San Francisco Zoo, frolic in a sterile quarantine room of the zoo's hospital. Animal keepers bottle-feed them every three hours. The male (right) and female are still in a critical period of life, but are so far growing normally. They weigh five pounds each.

217 posted on 02/21/2003 2:03:03 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and our Military Who Protect Her.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Photos Put Peace Marchers at 65,000 (Million Man Math Alert)

Excerpt:San Francisco -- A survey using sophisticated aerial photography of Sunday's anti-war march and rally in San Francisco has produced results that indicate a far smaller crowd than the 200,000 protesters estimated by police and event organizers.

(my bold)

218 posted on 02/21/2003 2:03:32 PM PST by snippy_about_it ( Pray for our troops!)
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To: LindaSOG
Nice tag line.
219 posted on 02/21/2003 2:04:50 PM PST by Radix (Why can't I get a good tag line substitute such as Linda's?)
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To: tomkow6; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; bentfeather; radu; Radix; southerngrit; TEXOKIE; Bethbg79; ...

Homeric task: It took Zac Piatt and a pal eight hours to sculpt this Simpsons' sofa in Omaha, Neb.

220 posted on 02/21/2003 2:05:33 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and our Military Who Protect Her.)
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