Posted on 04/05/2003 9:58:15 AM PST by kristinn
The Rally for the Troops, Rally for America being organized by Citizens United and Young America's Foundation in Washington, D.C. from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 has been moved to a location away from the anti-war rally and march being held by C.A.N.S.W.E.R. the same day and time.
The support our troops rally, co-sponsored by the D.C. Chapter of Free Republic, will now be held on the Mall between 3rd and 4th Streets, NW. This area of the Mall is also between the Capitol and the Air & Space museums.
The nearest Metro stations are Federal Center, L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Judiciary Square and Archives/Navy Memorial. A little further away are Union Station, Federal Triangle, and Capitol South.
Those driving to D.C. from out of state might do well to utilize the parking lots at the outlying Metro stations just off the interstates as you approach the Beltway.
Street and pay lots/garages are available in town. Come early for the best spots as this is one of the busiest tourist times with the cherry blossoms in bloom.
Click here for a detailed map of downtown D.C.
Those attending are asked to bring American flags, large and small and signs bearing messages supporting our troops and the U.S.A. Citizens United also is asking for people to bring: "Donations for the troops. If you would like to bring something, they are asking for: baby wipes, sunscreen, lip balm, pre-paid international calling cards, and letters of support."
For more information about the rally and Citizens United, click the source link above.
Along with other co-sponsors of the rally, the D.C. Chapter will have a booth or table there. Stop by and say hello.
Headlining the rally will be G. Gordon Liddy and country music star Aaron Tippin. From the announcement, "There will also be a special video presentation for the troops featuring country music legends Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, the Charlie Daniel’s Band and Ben Stein of Comedy Central."
Please make the extra effort to come out for this one. The tide has shifted against the so-called "anti-war" movement, but they did have an effect on troop morale. It's important that those who support the troops and their mission make a loud public statement in our nation's capital. Our troops have given their all for us, the least we can do is give up an afternoon to stand up for them.
Best of luck to all Freepers in DC for this event.
FREEpers, UNITE! D.C. chapter is co-sponsoring this event. Maryland FREEpers, get your kiesters out there and celebrate our troops, Operation Iraqui Freedom, and our Commander-In-Chief! The mainstream press is going to play this down like a burnt biscuit. Let's give 'em a ROAR they won't soon forget.
Drag along friends, neighbors, kids, pets, EVERYone you can find. This is a great opportunity to let the great unwashed know that the majority of America is behind this effort, and behind our President.
I'll be there, F&N, with my kids and my father-in-law. I'll be wearing a brown leather cowboy hat, and I'll have
'FREEPers, Unite!
www.freerepublic.com
“Shotgun Willie”
People’s Republic of Maryland, Calvert County'
pasted on me in red, white, and blue.
Show up! It'll be a blast! I've never done a rally before, so I'm REALLY looking forward to this one!
The Iraqi people will be no better off with Saddam Hussein out of power, one antiwar organizer said yesterday as groups for and against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq prepare to stage rallies downtown at the same time on Saturday.
"Saddam kept power by secret police, torture and murder. Imagine what a U.S. occupation might look like," said Jason Kafoury, a spokesman for the group United for Peace and Justice. "For Saddam to keep power, he had to brutalize his own people. Now it's our job to keep peace, and we might have to do it through very brutal means."
Mr. Kafoury said the Iraqi populace has not accepted coalition armed forces as liberators, and will revolt unless they are suppressed by force.
Thought we could all use a laugh. See you Saturday.
Jason is a ma-roon!
See you Saturday!
I don't know what the proper term is, but the arrogance of the left is so amazing. See how they belittle the intelligence of the Iraqis. The Iraqis are not animals that need to be penned up in order to be kept in line. Once they see how freedom works, they'll find the solution that best operates in their country.
What a wondrous day we've had.
I mean to say, that war is NOT over. There are many battles to be won. But the outcome is evident.
What are these bloodsuckers going to protest now?
For what its worth, I have noticed at the answer post, the busses are getting less and less support. They are having a major problem with people coming to DC this week.
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