Florida Freeper Orlando "Proud to be an American" Rally Photo Report

Freep Report ^ | February 23, 2003 | Gene McDonald

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Ouch....sorry about that huge photo! New computer, new software, new personal webspace...got to learn all this stuff again.

deja vu all over again!

[tgslTakoma]

From the looks of that first picture, Gene, you guys had a great turnout at the rally!

Fantastic!

I'll be looking for more this evening when I check back in. Right now I have to get ready to do a little something here in DC.

;-)

[Seeking the truth]

I wish we could say we had something to do with that turnout - but we didn't!

The Florida Freepers, at least 25 so far are known, were happy partiscipants in a great rally with over 2,000 fellow American Patriots!

The rally itself was organized in 6-7 days time by the local Clearchannel station 540AM.

It would be wonderful if all the conservative or just love American radio show hosts across the country would do the same, in coordination, and blow out these Hate America Rallies!

Come on Rush, lead your fellow talk radio folks......Just do it, Rush!

Set a date, a time and the other local hosts can fill in the details!

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...continued.

Hold the line up there in DC.

I have a hunch the rest of the country is starting to reach for their muskets and powder and will start to muster and march to the sound of the cannons!

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Muster in Florida Freepers!

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Report for duty.......

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Tell your story.

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BTW, quistiveone.......where were you?

One of the original Florida Freepers, I was sure I'd see you again.

[Indy Pendance]

Thousands Rally in Support of War - Foxnews

About 2,000 people turned out at an Orlando rally that featured a reading of the Gettysburg Address, while another 1,000 prayed and marched in Pensacola.

"I was so saddened to see so many in our nation not supporting our troops and our country," said Naval Warrant Officer David Wolff, a Desert Storm veteran who arrived at the Pensacola rally in uniform. "This is very uplifting."

Rallies were also held in Indianapolis and Washington state, where more than 2,000 people gathered for a pro-war rally in Bremerton, home to a naval station where the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson departed last month.

Anger against last weekend's protests, which drew millions worldwide, was apparent. Echoing a slogan from the 1960s, one placard in Orlando read: "America -- Love It or Leave It."

"The anti-war protesters last weekend are aiding and abetting Saddam," said Sherri Tabb, who attended that rally. "Saddam has gotten emboldened, he is not cooperating. War is the only solution."

Some who turned out at the rally did not advocate

"We don't want to have to fight," said John Newman, an Indiana National Guard member who was among 500 people rallying in Indianapolis. "But if we do, we want to let them know we love them."

Another target was France, which has stood in the way of a U.N. resolution authorizing force against Iraq. "Use your emergency duct tape to gag (French President) Jacques Chirac," said one sign at the Orlando rally.

Retired Air Force Col. George "Bud" Day received loud applause when he told Pensacola rallygoers: "Terrorists thought they could bring war on us, intimidate us and cow us. When we show them American power they'll take off like a bunch of scared rats."

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BTW, the weather yesterday was not typical Chamber of Commerce. Notice the grayness of the skies as the front was moving in from the left side (Northwest) of the FR banner picture.

It was not cold - still shorts weather - no show shovels necessary!

The front did hold off until after the rally. It started to thunder, lightning & monsoon at about 6:oopm.

I know as that was the time I left our Apres Rally Food & Drink Fest at that BBQ place.

I drove almost 4 hours in that crap to get back home.

This was the only bad thing about yesterday. The rally was great, meeting the old & new Freepers, the comraderie after the rally, recruiting some new Freepers...etc.

[3D-JOY]

I am so sorry the sick granddaughter kept me home yesterday!

I can't bear missing a good FREEP!


Did you know about the big Rally by Clear Channel Radio in Melbourne next week...Mobilizing now!!

[buffyt]

Looks like you had a great turnout!
I hope we do so well this coming Sat. in Houston.
noon - 2.
Pat Gray & Chris Baker.
KPRC 950am talk radio. Jones Plaza.
Texas and Louisiana.
Houston. Be there! Even if you can't stay the whole two hours, just show up!

[buffyt]

Any coverage on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN??????

[gonzo]

"...I know as that was the time I left our Apres Rally Food & Drink Fest at that BBQ place. I drove almost 4 hours in that crap to get back home..."

Yeah, you had the front following you. Ken and I drove out of it around Lakeland.

Gotta figure-out how to post the pics. Later...............FRegards

[Normal4me]

As a new FReeper here in central Florida, I REALLY wanted to make it but work kept me from it unfortunately. I didn't know anything about a Melbourne rally! I WILL be at that one! Can you FReepmail me or post some details on it please?

[Joe Brower]

"Use your emergency duct tape to gag Jacques Chirac," said one sign at the Orlando rally.

BUMP for that! $:-)

[agincourt1415]

Here's another Report from the Rally

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/849595/posts?page=20

[Indy Pendance]

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google search, 'rally orlando', Results 1 - 100 of about 586.

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I was in the process of linking your thread and another one that was posted last night, but I can find the other one so here is your report linked.

agincourt1415 Freep Report 02/22/03