First Report From Dallas Pro-America Rally

Me | 3/22/03 | HHFi

[HHFi]

Just got back from the Dallas Pro-America rally. I could only stay for an hour or so, and I live about half a mile away, so I figured I'd get it started. Sorry I don't have a digital camera, but there were lots of cameras there, so I'm sure you'll see plenty of pics later.

There was a constant rain and chilly temps, which I was afraid would keep the crowd down, but it didn't. HUGE turnout, including Freepers, moms with strollers, Texas Guardsmen, Kurdish immigrants, you name it. The rain didn't dampen the spirits; I could hear the shouting, cheers, chants of "USA! USA!" and "Bush! Bush!" from over a block away as I was walking toward it. I'm no good at estimating crowd size, but the area in front of the Old Red Courthouse was packed, as was the sidewalk all the way down the block, with more people hanging out on the grass and around and inside the JFK memorial.

The rain did make the lettering on some of the signs run. I got a laugh from a Kurdish man whose "Get out, Saddam!" poster was dripping a bit by telling him, "I like your sign because 'Saddam' is running."

Tons of media there: vans from all the local TV stations, so there should be plenty of video. It'll be fun to watch, too, because conservative women are so much better looking than peacenik chicks. Somehow, they can look scrumptious even in a rainstorm. Especially those in damp T-shirts. But I digress.

There was the requisite turnout of pathetic peaceniks safely ensconsed across the street, unwilling or unable to admit they were on the wrong side of both history and the street. They were holding signs designed to demonstrate their lack of reasoning ability, such as the irrelevant cliche, "No Blood for Oil," and one that read, "Bush didn't fight in Vietnam, don't fight for him," a sentiment I never saw any of them express when Clinton was bombing the bejeezus out of people. At least Bush flew fighter jets in the National Guard. Clinton was organizing peace protests at Oxford in between puffing the reefer and raping the co-eds.

Peaceniks always complain that nobody gives an accurate count of their turnout, so for once, I'd like to do that for them. It was easy: there were 32 of them. Not 33, not 31. 32. They'll probably claim there were 100,000 of them, but all that proves is that they not only skip history and current events classes to go to protests, they also skip math class.

All in all, a big show of support and a heartwarming day, despite the rain and the chill. I think everyone was thinking what I was: "If our troops can face what they're facing, I can certainly deal with a little cold rain." Way to go, Freepers!

[Humidston]

I'm so glad you added the link! I listened last night and love what this woman has to say. It should be REQUIRED listening for every Marxist on the streets.

[Humidston]

I agree with afraid. Don't you go ANYWHERE. PLEASE.

[notaliberal]

Fox news is only reporting the America haters protest.

Please email and demand that they report the Support America Rally in your city.

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[CHICAGOFARMER]

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[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Difference between a Freeper rally and the pro Saddam rallies. After a large Freeper rally happens, there is often less trash on the ground than when it started. After the Pro Saddam rallies, there's trash and other items too sick to mention left all over and the trash cans are empty if they haven't been thrown through windows first.

[Windcatcher]

This lady said it all. Reminds me of the stories my mom and grandmother used to tell me of Greece when the Nazis had invaded. They always drilled into me not to take being an American for granted. It's sad to see so many Americans who don't understand this.

[eBay Artist]

We were at the Dallas rally, too and I'd have to say it was between 1000-1500 people. A LOT of police, probably waiting for the peaceniks to get violent like they always do. Those 8 commies might not have been so happy to be there had we come across the street at them to share our message of love and hope.

I saw a freeper there who was holding a sign with President Bush's picture and the caption: "This is your president" and then a picture of Martin Sheen with the caption: "This is your president on drugs"! and then www.freerepublic.com at the bottom.

Very cool!

The sound system was the WORST but the crowd made their own noise! Look for us on CNN!

[Shooter 2.5]

[Shooter 2.5]

[erkyl]

My family and I attended in the rain (we didn't plan well--no jackets or umbrellas!), but had a great time! My kids especially got into it! My 12-year old son asked when the next one was going to be!

All the local channels had coverage (I was even in a shot briefly--in the back--if you have slow-motion technology--and look very closely) except for CBS, which is showing the basketball games. I didn't even see them there!

We had about 500-1000--nowhere near 3000-5000 someone else reported in this thread. But, the hysterical thing was the anti-war protestors literally started with 4. I'm not kidding...there were 4 pathetic people over there. Over the next hour, some more gathered, but they never really numbered over 20-30. Most were curious by-standers I think.

My favorite ANTI-WAR poster? "Socialist Atheist" -- There's something to brag about!

My favorite pro-Bush statement? The guy running around with a Bush mask on and carrying a silver platter with the heads of Saddam and Osama!

My most emotional moment? When we all sang the Star Spangled Banner...couldn't get through it--too choked up.

Most patriotic display? Definitely the Kurdish American community who came out. The news media really played up this angle.

Funniest observation? The 12 or so anti-war protestors had police barriers in front of them...the 500-1000 pro-Americans did not! (Although we did get into the street a few times...)

Funniest chant? (to the anti-war wackos) "Go back to France!"

Funniest sign? Mine (of course), which read: IGNORANCE IS BLIX (which I had read just this morning on FREE REPUBLIC!)

We rode the train down, and it was a bit intimidating at first with our signs and flag sitting on the train--wondering if we were going to cause a riot. But pretty soon, we were chatting it up with all the other people headed to the rally.

It was a great time and I'm glad we went. I started to back out when I saw the weather, but knew that if our men and women of the military could sacrifice their lives everyday for the cause of freedom, well, I could stand a little rain!

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS, OUR PRESIDENT AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[VOA]

My family and I attended in the rain (we didn't plan well--no jackets or umbrellas!),

Kinda' gives you pause when you think about a full winter at Valley Forge...
mostly without shoes, don't it?

Well done and looks like a great turnout/event.

[TaqueriaFanatic]

I have to agree with you that I overestimated the crowd, I think around 1,200 would be accurate.

[Southack]

"They ended on a quote from a Nashville record company weasel saying that they'd probably sell more CDs because everyone's talking about them. What a pantsload. I work in radio syndication and am in contact with stations worldwide on a daily basis. The way country music fans and DJs are talking about them is NOT going to translate into higher sales. If they think all publicity is good for sales, then check out Michael Jackson's sales trajectory since the early '90s."

Exactly. Besides, the music industry no longer has a viable business model. 50 years ago the music industry controlled the means of production (i.e. the ability to make records) as well as distribution. Today it controls neither, as the average Joe can burn his own CD and the average band can distribute its music online without even having to bow down to the powers that be in the music industry. Thus, the "music industry" no longer adds any value into the consumer chain, a sure sign of an industry in its final days.

Nice report on the protest, btw. The Left has no viable "Plan B" for the contingency of being outnumbered at outdoor protests, something that will eventually be made plain both in the press as well as to the nation.

[erkyl]

Did you see us on the news at 6? Very fair reporting on Fox, ABC and NBC. Wish I had screen-capture software...I have all three reports recorded on my PVR (TIVO).

[enviros_kill]

Enjoyed the rally with my wife. Her favorite moment was talking to one of the Kurdish folks and understanding why they were concerned about Turkey's possible incursion into Iraq and how they supported Pres. Bush.

My sign said: "Thank God for Pres. Bush" and "3,700+ dead Americans from Islamic terrorists". Got shouts, hi-fives, and thumbs up just walking the six blocks from parking at the West End to the rally location with that sign.

Sound system was non-existent. Bullhorns didn't cut it so we wandered over to the street side action and had fun yelling at the anti-American twerps (started at 5 and maybe got to 20 or so). My wife noticed that there was not ONE America flag among the anti-American crowd and that they were the ones with the barricade in front of them, not us.

I had fun yelling at them such things as:

"Puke for peace" Puke for peace"
"Get off the left side of the street"
"Where's your hammer and sickle?"

When the antis got a bullhorn and began squawking at us we all turned our back on them. I tried to get those on curbside duty to moon them but there were no takers in this well-behaved crowd ;-(

Met some nice folks, fair amount of kids and young adults around which was great to see. One older fellow told me he brought his three grandkids.

All in all a satisfying time.

[TaqueriaFanatic]

I'm sorry Erkyl, I didnt see the news at 6. I have mainly been looking at FOX national news, but please tell me when the local news is back on, I want to see the coverage.

[bobbyd]

TEXAS PROUD

[Blennos]

Fox news is only reporting the America haters protest. Please email and demand that they report the Support America Rally in your city.

emailed request to Fox news to cover rally tomorrow in Richmond, Va.