[TXBubba]

Guess I will go ahead and post some rally report news here. My hubby Blastus, me and the freeper jrs. arrived about 11:30 a.m. Basil, DoctorRauel (sp?), Gracey, DrewsDad, TheBatLady(Lady Libery) were already on site. We helped set up and waited for everyone else.

In the beginning I thought I was going to be disappointed as we had already made one wrong turn and drove by the "hippie house" first. Folks there were holding "Cindy's Rally" signs. A quick call to basil got us to the right street. Basil told us to go down the road about a mile and we would see them on the left. Well, we went down the road and saw a big parking lot full of cars! My heart just about stopped. Then it sank when we drove by and figured out it was also for "Cindy's Rally". We had our window down and a "lady" asked us if we were there for Cindy. Hubby said he wasn't sure, was she there for Cindy? When she said "yes" we knew we were in the wrong location. We said we were here to support the troops as we turned around. Of course she said she was there to support them also and in fact her daughter was one of them! So now we know that there are more Casey's in this world whose parents undermine them at every opportunity.

We started the rally a bit late as we knew some folks were still on their way. It worked out well as it gave time for interviews. Dr.R and Basil did a great job. I was surprised that we had as much press coverage as we did. Even after the rally hubby was talking with a guy from an independent radio show. There was also a lady from Germany doing a documentary. I think I have that correct.

The Marine Moms and the soldier who spoke were just wonderful. Also, DrewsDad's son, did a great job reading the "If not for the soldier" (can't remember official name). Dad should be very proud.

Enjoyed meeting lots of freepers who we have only known by freep name. Blastus enjoyed talking to the secret service guy, the police and the lefties driving by. He also questioned them about the gas mileage on their oil burning, gas guzzling SUVs, trucks and minivans. I don't think we saw one protester on a bike! He did compliment the few he saw walking to their rally but we know they had a oil burner parked somewhere! They also had "shuttles" going back and forth all day.

One thing I'm not sure is clear on this thread is that our rally was not out by Cindy Sheehan. There were freepers out there but it wasn't the HOT Chapter rally. Maybe the left freaked out because they saw us at two locations.

Well, if I think of anything else I'll put in on the thread.

[ValerieUSA]

Here is the warrior who spoke at the rally -- I wish I knew his name:

[don-o]

Thanks for showing up Bubba, and reporting. I appreciate it!!

Y'all done real good!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Always remember that.......

It is the SOLDIER, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the SOLDIER, not the courts who has given us the right to keep and bear arms It is the SOLDIER, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the SOLDIER, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the SOLDIER, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the SOLDIER, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the SOLDIER, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote. It is the SOLDIER, who salutes the Flag, and serves under the flag.

God Bless our Troops,their families ,our President and the USA,the land that I love.

[CindyDawg]

The guy asked me if I was there for "Cindy" (All the kids holding flags)I said no. He waited. I didn't say anything else. He then told me "well you can't park here. The "Bush" people over there". He wasn't mean, just seemed confused that I was "confused" I guess:') I started to park there anyway but I was already pegged and didn't want the rental car keyed.