FREEP ALERT!! A.N.S.W.E.R. Planning Protest in DC on Oct. 25th

Protest Warrior ^

[Taxman]

LOL!

Target USA! Indeed!

Methinks these anti-American Americans should get their comuppance some time before they have to start shoveling coal down under!

Surely there is a toasty spot reserved for them while they tend the Fires of Hell, but since they do not believe in an afterlife, we need to put alotta heat (even if it is mataphorical) to them in this life. Whattayathink?

[jonalvy44]

will we see you there? We've gotten good response, people coming from as far away as Texas and Ohio...

[Taxman]

Yes, you will. I live in Springfield, VA and am a proud member of the DC Chapter of FRee Republic.

[jonalvy44]

keep us posted as to whether this will be a meet n greet friday nite, if there is a hotel or 2 that seem to be the favorite, etc. Will be nice to meet others that love America, too.

[Taxman]

There will be a DC Chapter thread when final plans are ready to be announced.

Look forward to meeting you and other out of town FReepers!

[jonalvy44]

It's starting...Funny how the anti-war peaceniks have chosen the side of terrorism...Al-Quada and Hezbollah thank them for their support. I am not going to sit idly by while these leftist idiots attempt to speak for all Americans. I will be adding my voice, on Oct. 25th in DC. See you there.

Go USA!!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,98487,00.html

Thousands Across World Protest U.S. Occupation of Iraq

LONDON — Thousands of protesters demanding an end to the occupation of Iraq took to the streets Saturday in London, Athens, Paris and other cities around the world, chanting slogans against the United States and Britain.

"No more war. No more lies" proclaimed a banner pinned to the pedestal of Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square (search), where demonstrators rallied after a march through the city. People of all ages, from gray-haired couples to toddlers in strollers, joined the orderly stream of protesters marching from Hyde Park.

Some young marchers chanted, "George Bush, Uncle Sam, Iraq will be your Vietnam!"

"I don't believe the war with Iraq was right and the proof is we haven't found any weapons of mass destruction," London protester Emma Loebid, 20, said. "I think they should hand Iraq back to the Iraqis and get the troops out."

Demonstrators, including those in London, also added the Palestinian cause to their campaign.

Some 3,000 people marched in Paris, where a wide banner read, "American Imperialism: Take your bloody hands off the Middle East." Others held posters that read "Wanted: George W. Bush — War Criminal."

In Beirut, thousands of Lebanese and Palestinian protesters demanded that U.S. forces leave Iraq and that Israel to stop its attacks in the Palestinian territories.

[jonalvy44]

Looks like we are to assemble at the West side of the Capitol grounds near Third Street (near Madison Avenue and Independence Avenue). This site is accessible from both Union Station (Red line) and Capitol South (Blue/Orange line). We'll be playing patriotic music for an hour before the program starts and people are welcome to start assembling before the rally begins at 11 AM, Saturday Oct. 25th. There will be a stage and a speaker as well.

This looks like the best deal so far as far as hotels go:

http://www.reservetravel.com/v4/property.aspx

Washington, D.C.-Days Inn Crystal City/National Airport

[jonalvy44]

I will be heading down Friday afternoon...This hotel info looks like the best deal by far that I've found, it is from the guys at protestwarrorior.com:

Ramada Limited
1600 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 832-3200

Property Details: Hotel located with-in the city limits about 0.5 miles from National Arboretum; 2 miles from US Capital, Union Station for metro and Amtrak; 2.5 miles from MCI Center, China Town, and Washington Convention Center, and Smithsonian's; 4 to 4.5 miles from monuments, White House and the Zoo; about 8 miles from National Airport; Sight Seeing tour pick-up by Tour Company.

7 Story high building with interior corridor having 147 rooms; Meeting Room with capacity of about 60 and a Banquet Room for about 250 people. Check-In 4:00 PM and Check-Out at 12:00 PM. Need valid credit cards like AX,VA,MCDC,DS for reservations, Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to the arrival. Mode of payment includes money order, traveler's check, credit cards and cash. No checks accepted. Room rates range from $69.00 to $129.00. Check for specific rates when making reservations. Telephone 202-832-3200; Fax 202-832-1791

Business Center; 24 Hour Front Desk; Express Checkout; Free Parking; Modem Lines in each Room; Meeting Facilities; Safe Deposit Box; Laundry Services; Complimentary Continental Breakfast; Shuttle Service available for Nominal fee from hotel to various airports; HBO, ESPN, CNN, FOX and major networks through satellite; Hairdryer, Iron, Coffee-makers in room; Newspaper available; Exercise Room; Guest laundry machines;bus and rail station,and various sight seeing places
* 24 Hour Front Desk * Spa

They still have 40 rooms available (all doubles). If you book a room before October 13 and mention ProtestWarrior and give the discount confirmation# P-18149-00, you will get a special rate of only $60 + tax per night.

Alan and I will be there from Thursday 10/23 - Sunday 10/26, and anyone who arrives early is welcome to hang out with us.

[Taxman]

May I be the first to welcome you to Washington, DC!

Look forward to meeting you.

[jonalvy44]

just got this from Baghdad...The Chairman of the Iraqi-American Council. Would be way cool to have some pro-USA Iraqis there, huh? How can ANSWER argue that?

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Salam from Baghdad

I would love to address your participants and the media from Baghdad Iraq where I am now after 21 years in exile.I Also will promote your event on our e-mailing list.

Aziz Al-Taee
Chairman of the Iraqi-American Council