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Posted on 08/11/2005 2:42:52 PM PDT by basil
Edited on 08/12/2005 1:39:23 PM PDT by Lead Moderator. [history]
8/12/05 Update:
Here I am again! I just got a call from the police in Crawford, and they have moved our location! (Are you believing this? ) I need to make another prominent announcement--and hope you will help one more time. What's your opinion about starting yet another thread? We already have two going, I think. Announcement: The Crawford police have changed our permit location.
We are now being asked to congregate in the Community Center parking, in the 1000 block of East 4th St.
This is very close to where they had located us first, so, hopefully, people who don't get this message can see us and come on over. Thanks for everyone's patience with all these changing "news flashes"
LINK TO BRAND NEW THREAD *********************
THE FREEPER RALLY IN CRAWFORD IS ON!!
The Heart of Texas Chapter of Free Republic invites all patriots who support President Bush, our troops and their mission fighting the war on terrorists in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, to join us in Crawford, Texas this Saturday at noon for a patriotic, flag waving rally.
All who attend are encouraged to bring American, Texas and service flags, large and small, as well as signs bearing messages of support for our troops, their commander-in-chief and their mission in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere.
The radio stations that were planning to hold a rally on Saturday have canceled due to outside pressure. Therefore there will be no free food or soda available like they were going to provide. So please bring your own snacks and plenty of water or other non-alcoholic beverages.
Please note: This rally is NOT about Cindy Sheehan. Do not bring any signs that mention her at all.
Being that Crawford is a bit hot these days, we encourage everyone attending to be on their best behavior and not do or say anything to embarrass our troops and their families. That means no cussin' and no fightin'. Seriously. If you don't think you can behave yourself, do everyone (including the Crawford police) a favor and stay home.
We are waiting to hear from the Crawford police about where we can hold a permitted rally. We have been told it will be allowed, we just need to know where exactly in Crawford that will be. We will make an announcement as soon as the location is nailed down.
In the meantime, please copy and pass this announcement along to your families, friends and e-mail lists if you think they'll want to stand up for our country on Saturday. Our troops need to hear from us loud and clear that we support them and their mission.
See you in Crawford!
We now have an assigned spot where we can gather.
There is a field with a lake that is owned by the city. We have been assigned the north end of that field--(closest to the Fina station)
We will be at the intersection of East 4th and Chisolm Trail.
Remember, the law enforcement in Crawford will be very busy, and probably over-extended. Let's make this a very orderly Freep, if at all possible.
I suppose this is a good time to announce our other "mystery guest".
It is with great pleasure that I am able to say that we will also be joined by the inimitable, one and only DOCTOR RAOUL!
We are very grateful and delighted that we will have both these "furriners" in our midst.
For those of you who don't know, Tax Relief has been holding "Support our Troops" Rallies in NC for quite some time, now. Her expertise will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much!
Thanks!
Ping. Here's the info. Wish you could come. Doubt that you are in the mood for a trip right about now though.
Yes, I wish I could come too. I was thinking how much fun it would be with a bunch of FReepers and my FRiend from TX. Let me know how it goes.
Eight of us coming.
I can see why you like that one! Pretty much says it all.
Sorry, I can't make it.....but I wish you well! Good for all of you for doing this.
Thank you, basil for pushing ahead with this, thank you TaxRelief and Doctor Raoul for traveling such a great distance, and thank you also to all the Texas Freepers and Freepers from other far away places who will be standing in Crawford, TX in support of our troops as they defend us in this just and noble cause.
I will be there in spirit.
Bump will try to make it...
We're still coming. I visited with the radio station today and showed them the comments from the DU'ers - ie referring to them as "pig filth." They support the troops and will have another rally in the near future.
PING!
Freep is on in Crawford!
BRAVO!!!!! FReep the traitors and support our President and out troops!
From tonight's Drudge Report (8/11/05):
FAMILY OF FALLEN SOLDIER PLEADS: PLEASE STOP, CINDY!
Thu Aug 11 2005 12:56:21 ET
The family of American soldier Casey Sheehan, who was killed in Iraq on April 4, 2004, has broken its silence and spoken out against his mother Cindy Sheehan's anti-war vigil against George Bush held outside the president's Crawford, Texas ranch.
The following email was received by the DRUDGE REPORT from Casey's aunt and godmother:
Our family has been so distressed by the recent activities of Cindy we are breaking our silence and we have collectively written a statement for release. Feel free to distribute it as you wish.
Thanks, Cherie
In response to questions regarding the Cindy Sheehan/Crawford Texas issue: Sheehan Family Statement:
The Sheehan Family lost our beloved Casey in the Iraq War and we have been silently, respectfully grieving. We do not agree with the political motivations and publicity tactics of Cindy Sheehan. She now appears to be promoting her own personal agenda and notoriety at the the expense of her son's good name and reputation. The rest of the Sheehan Family supports the troops, our country, and our President, silently, with prayer and respect.
Sincerely,
Casey Sheehan's grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
Developing...
Is anyone from the Fort Worth area going? If so, I'd like to try to arrange a car pool, as that's the only way I'll be able to go, and I REALLY want to be there for this.
send me a message on the site and we'll set something up.
Anyone going from NE TX - Gregg County area?
Great! Thank you very much for your dedication and patriotism!
You guys are so great. It makes a person misty-eyed to see your dedication and support. I remember your support for George W. Bush during the election 2000 fiasco. I was grateful for you guys then and grateful you are there now.
BTW, you are really a great looking bunch. So clean:)
I wish my son was going, but it would be easier to drive from here, than going into DFW. I just did not want to go alone.
I'll see you THERE! Thanks for the effort to organize this. I look forward to seeing all the great FReepers. Keep us posted on the final location...
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