Rally for America- 93.9 The Eagle

The Courthouse mall in Columbia, Missouri, resounded with deafening cheers for America this evening when 300 to 400 Americans joined together to show their support for America and her brave service men and women. The Eagle, 93.9 on the FM dial, Central Missouri's only FM talk radio station, sponsored the rally on this cold, dreary, snowy February night.

The crowd of mostly pro-American citizens (there was a smattering of the anti-American protestors lost in the throng) was receptive to the program of pro-American and pro-military speakers. Present and cheering were Freepers Bluesage, Bretmilk (with spouse), Prov3456, Bogeyman, Zip and Mrs. Zip (with Shane).

The Ringmaster of the Rally was Jason Griffin of Eagle 93.9, and he did a fine job of introducing the speakers and making sure that the rally kept on theme. That theme was simple; support for America and her service men and women who go in harm's way for us. Speaker after speaker spoke of their service to America and the need for citizens at home to support American soldiers abroad. Along with the speakers, two very nice (and pretty) young ladies lead the crowd in the Nation Anthem, God Bless America, and My County Tis'of Thee.

Ever one to get in on a good thing, Dogrobber got up and let the "cat out of the bag." In the two days prior to the rally Bluesage had been working behind the scenes to get a special yard sign sponsored and printed. The sign, about 18 x 24, simply says "We support our Troops" on a flag background. Ever the patriots, the printing of the yard sign is going to be sponsored by the Columbia, Missouri, Knights of Columbus, Monsignor John Flood of the the Assemby of the 4th Degree (Patriotic Branch) presiding. The actual production of the signs is being handled by Don Pickerell of Accent Press, 316 Tiger Lane, Columbia, at essentialy the cost of production. Don Pickerell is a local printer who has shown himself to be a patriot and local Freepers and Lurkers who need printing work should remember who stands for America when they decide who to go to for their needs (I know, its a commerical plug, but Don is doing this because he cares about America and that deserves our recognition).

Also deserved of recognition is Ron Covert. Mr. Covert is the general manager of the Eagle 93.9, a radio station that kinda went out on a limb for this rally. When a commerical station decides to sponsor a rally when there are different viewpoints in their audience and takes a risk as to who might be offended by the tone of the rally, that deserves kudos. Mr. Covert was there at the rally and was steadfast in his support of the assembled Missouri citizens. He deserves our thanks for his display of pure "guts" in sponsoring this rally. Columbia is not the City of Evil, but sometimes it comes close in its foolish adherance to the anti-American rant.

See below for the mock-up of the yard sign (to be available in the Columbia, Missouri, area in six to ten working days for a donation to support the costs of production and/or reprints) Note: Accent Press is located at 316 Tiger Lane, Columbia, Missouri, toll free telephone number (888) 525-5848 (Tell Don that the Crazy Lady in the Blue coat sent you- (Bluesage)).

good job! i grew up in columbia and though i left there in 1976 i follow goings on there via the tribune online (i used to be a reporter there, as was my dad), and i had just read the story from today's paper on the two morons at providence and broadway (where i had an interesting motorcycle wreck on labor day 1970). to read the tribune, you'd think that the town has moved to the left of havana. glad to see the good guys out in force.

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This post seems to be a duplicate. I have given the moderator permission to remove it, so don't be alarmed. DogRobber was very tired, and FR was not responding quickly when he was trying to post it. Sorry for any inconvenience. BSW (Wife and Nag to DogRobber)

My wife and I were there, braving 40 miles of slick roads, to attend. A small sacrifice compared to those who have and will lay their life on the line for America! My wife, who is finally coming aboard to support our cause carried her "We Support The American Troops". (She shocked my son a few weeks back when she was yelling at the peacenicks from the car one day) haha. My sign said "We support Democracy, Not Dictatorships." I was rather surprised at the handful of peacenicks in attendance. And allowing their leader to speak? OMG!!! Well some of his utopian views were jeered as they should be. And I was not shocked that there was virtually no TV news coverage, although there was one tv camera there, we didn't know what station it represented.

I was hoping to meet some of the FReepers. We have saved our signs and hope to join Columbia's "Operation Infinite FReep" now that my wife is on board! Please let me know when our next occasion to counter the peacenicks will be.
We need to build on this success and grow our numbers!

Oh and btw, The Eagle93.9 might be putting a similar Pro American event in Jeff City very soon. Lets Roll!

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