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Counter-rally planned to show respect and support for our troops (Fayetteville, NC)
Press Release | March 17, 2004 | Tax Relief

Posted on 03/17/2004 4:24:26 PM PST by TaxRelief

FAYETTEVILLE, NC.–The Old North State Chapter of Freerepublic.net is pleased to announce that they and several other groups will be rallying together in a show of respect and support for our troops, our veterans and our country. Veterans, military families and all who support the efforts of the United States of America, in liberating the people of Iraq and in the war on terrorism, are invited to join us in Fayetteville on Saturday, March 20 between 11:30 AM and 4PM.

Freepers from VA, SC, NC and Washington, DC; members of Rolling Thunder ®, Inc; various Veterans groups; military wives and others will be gathering in response to a United for Peace demonstration, that will be running concurrently in the same location.

Freepers are asked to come at 10:00 AM to the grassy knoll near the old CVS, across from Freedom Park. The main event will take place at Rowan St. Park, Woodside Avenue, Fayetteville, NC. This rally, like all Freeper rallies across the country for the past six years, will be peaceful and educational.

Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a registered Veteran Organization that focuses on POW and MIA issues.

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TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Announcements; Constitution/Conservatism; US: District of Columbia; US: North Carolina; US: South Carolina; US: Tennessee; US: Virginia; US: West Virginia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: counteranswer; fayetteville; fortbragg; ncfreep; northcarolina; oifanniversary; oldnorthstate; rally; supportourtroops; unitedforpeace
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This is a copy of the press release that just went out. Some of the fine wording is borrowed from the Freerepublic.net website and from Freepers Kristinn and Doctor Raoul.

Hotel:
Many Freepers have booked at the Radisson Hotel, aka The Prince Charles, for both Friday and Saturday night. There are many hotel options available at the interstate.

DIRECTIONS TO FAYETTEVILLE, MARCH 20th:

Parking The others guys will be parking at the Amtrak station, located on Hay st, at the Aiborne and Special Operations Museum, and at the Radison Hotel. Locate us at the abandoned CVS, then park anywhere that's legal.

From the Triangle - take I-40 to I 95, take exit 56 (95 business), right on Person St. This goes to Market House, located in a traffic cirlce. To park, follow the circle around and take Hay st to the Museum, Amtrak station or Radison Hotel.

From the West - 421 to Sanford, 87 to Spring Lake, 24 into Fayetteville, left onto Hay St.

From the East - 40 to 24 to Hay St.

From the South - I 95 to exit 56, see above.

Weather: Lows in the 40's, Highs in the upper 60's.

Food:Please bring or buy a picnic. There is a deli that makes sandwiches near the hotel. Please bring plenty of water.

Fayetteville Rules

Freerepublic.net Rules -Network members are asked to abide by our basic Code of Conduct, which includes the following guidelines:

Bring the kids, a blanket or chairs, a ball or a frisbee, water bottles, a picnic or snacks, sunscreen, your favorite Americana garb, your love for your country, your signs and your happy faces.
1 posted on 03/17/2004 4:24:26 PM PST by TaxRelief
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To: PistolPaknMama
ping!
2 posted on 03/17/2004 4:25:45 PM PST by basil (Pro2A Mother's Day Rally 2004. Washington DC--BE THERE! www.2Asisters.org)
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To: *Old_North_State; **North_Carolina; Constitution Day; mykdsmom; TaxRelief; 100%FEDUP; ...

NC *Ping*

Let MYkdsmom, Constitution Day or Taxrelief know if you want on or off the NCPing list, or if you think you've been accidentally dropped, or ....
3 posted on 03/17/2004 4:26:17 PM PST by TaxRelief (March 20. Fayetteville. FReep 'til you drop.)
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To: SC Swamp Fox; tgslTakoma; Flora McDonald; bert; dixie sass; Doctor Raoul; kristinn
Please ping your states or groups, thank you!
4 posted on 03/17/2004 4:29:52 PM PST by TaxRelief (March 20. Fayetteville. FReep 'til you drop.)
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To: TaxRelief; 1 Olgoat; 103198; 10Ring; 11Bush; 1stbn27; 2SterlingConservatives; 2yearlurker; ...
Big ping!

BTTT!!

5 posted on 03/17/2004 4:38:31 PM PST by tgslTakoma (Fayetteville, NC - 3/20/04 - Help defend US soldiers and families from Reds-led "peace" rioters.)
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To: TaxRelief
Looks good. I'm looking forward to a great day in support of our men and women in uniform!
6 posted on 03/17/2004 4:42:12 PM PST by kristinn (Join the D.C. Chapter's Road Trip to Fayetteville, March 20)
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To: TaxRelief
Can't wait for Sat. Weather looks like it will be perfect, mid to upper 60's and sunny. Thank GOD after all the rain and clouds we've had this week.

I'll be taking sign inventory tomorrow, I have a couple dozen large signs left from a year ago. Since there is a sign size limit I guess I won't bother to bring the 10' long FR banner then.

MKM

7 posted on 03/17/2004 4:59:57 PM PST by mykdsmom
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To: TaxRelief; Gopher Broke; JOE6PAK; talleyman; kch01; fenway; GodBlessRonaldReagan; ...
See you Saturday morning, TAXRELIEF!

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!
8 posted on 03/17/2004 5:55:02 PM PST by Flora McDonald (Stand the Storm!)
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To: hockeyfreak
PING & BUMP!
9 posted on 03/17/2004 5:56:43 PM PST by Flora McDonald (Stand the Storm!)
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To: TaxRelief; zelig; nutmeg; diotima; Badray; conspiratoristo; NYC GOP Chick; dixie sass; ...
Ping to CPAC Freepers. Help get the word out!
10 posted on 03/17/2004 6:09:49 PM PST by Huber (FReeping is FUNdmental!)
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To: Huber
Gripe, gripe, grump! Make sure someone puts up PICTURES, please, and links to any TV or print news ...
11 posted on 03/17/2004 6:18:55 PM PST by Tax-chick (Donate to FRIENDS OF SCOUTING and ruin a liberal's day!)
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To: 2A Patriot; 2nd amendment mama; 4everontheRight; 77Jimmy; AJ Insider; AlligatorEyes; Amanda King; ..

SC Ping

FReepmail me if you want on or off this list.

Maps of Fayetteville Here.

12 posted on 03/17/2004 6:19:13 PM PST by SC Swamp Fox (Aim small, miss small.)
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To: TaxRelief
ping
13 posted on 03/17/2004 6:20:32 PM PST by JTG
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To: mykdsmom
Bring the big stuff! We can use it to make THEM obey the sign ordinance. (I hate being the only group following a sign ordinance.)
14 posted on 03/17/2004 6:23:37 PM PST by TaxRelief (March 20. Fayetteville. FReep 'til you drop.)
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To: SC Swamp Fox; upchuck
Thanks Swamp Fox!

Anyone who needs hotel info can contact Upchuck for specifics.
15 posted on 03/17/2004 6:24:56 PM PST by TaxRelief (March 20. Fayetteville. FReep 'til you drop.)
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To: TaxRelief
To which media outlets did you send the press release?
16 posted on 03/17/2004 6:30:28 PM PST by SC Swamp Fox (Aim small, miss small.)
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To: All
Some NC-style riddles to get you all in the mood:

What award do they give to loser of the Annual Cow Beauty Pageant?
      Miss Steak. (You've got to say it out loud to really get it.)

What does the Holstein family usually do on Saturday night?
     If they have enough mooo-lah, they go to the mooo-vies.

What is the Daddy Bull's favorite drink?
     Why, Moooo-nshine of course!

Excerpt from NC/English dictionary:

colt    gun
smith wesson    gun
ruger    gun
glock    gun
red neck    whatchya get when ya don't wear a hat
winchester    gun
remingtion    gun
dillinger    gun
y'all    you dumb yankees
Yankees    stupid pushy people
tea    super saturated sugar solution with hint of mint and pekoe
barbecue    shredded pork with vinegar and shredded pork without vinegar
moonpie    'pends where ya are. In the corner store it's kinda like a s'more. In the field...
fixin' to    may get to it when I finish my beer

17 posted on 03/17/2004 6:52:29 PM PST by TaxRelief (March 20. Fayetteville. FReep 'til you drop.)
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To: Tax-chick
You may be missing some REAL fireworks!

Army To Transfer Four Armored Gun Systems To 82nd Airborne Division

18 posted on 03/17/2004 7:15:05 PM PST by TaxRelief (March 20. Fayetteville. FReep 'til you drop.)
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To: TaxRelief
Freepers are asked to come at 10:00 AM to the grassy knoll near the old CVS, across from Freedom Park.

I'll be there. Can you give me some street names for this location?

I've got a Fayetteville street map and can find Rowan Park but not Freedom Park.

Thanx!

19 posted on 03/17/2004 10:29:03 PM PST by upchuck (I am upchuck and I approved this message because... well, just because.)
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To: TaxRelief
Cute! Is there going to be a parade?
20 posted on 03/18/2004 3:58:40 AM PST by Tax-chick (Donate to FRIENDS OF SCOUTING and ruin a liberal's day!)
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