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A FreeRepublic member commented that the gathering is about protecting the troops in Iraq. Some of the activities of anti-war protestors directly endanger our troops, he said.
Media is out in full force at this site.
It was noted that Camp Qualls is not part of this rally, which is sponsored by MoveAmericaForward and FreeRepublic.
The California caravan has not yet arrived, but the number individuals here is currently estimated at over 500, and people are constantly streaming in.
Thus-far, traffic congestion is not a big problem.
The weather is unbelievably hot. With the high humidity, standing in the sun is nearly unbearable.
About 200 people were at Camp Qualls prior to my moving to Pirate Field. They had been there for a dedication ceremony, according to attendees.

The rally was initially planned for 1 p.m., but with a delay in the California caravan arriving it might be slightly delayed. Musical entertainment is being held on the stage.

All this information is being reported by the Iconoclast, a leftwing newspaper begun in Crawford after GW Bush was elected president - in order for lefties and liberals to say that even the "Crawford newspaper" didn't like Bush either.

With that caveat, their reporter estimates the crowd at more than 500 people and an additional 200 at the dedication of Camp Qualls, AND they hadn't even counted folks from the caravan! Looks like Cindy Sheehan and her leftist handlers awakened a sleeping giant.

156 posted on 08/27/2005 10:55:04 AM PDT by tgslTakoma

162 posted on 08/27/2005 10:56:54 AM PDT by M0sby (((PROUD WIFE of MSgt Edwards USMC)))

Wonderful post! I'll tell Basil next time I talk with her! She was thinking there was more than 500 but didn't want to artificially inflate the numbers just in case! Now I can confirm she had it right!

166 posted on 08/27/2005 10:57:24 AM PDT by TXBubba ( Democrats: If they don't abort you then they will tax you to death.)

To: TXBubba; tgslTakoma; kristinn; Jim Robinson; Angelwood; bitt; All

glad for the live thread thanks TXB.. and tgsl & Kristinn.. SO VERY glad you are there to help out HOT and be part of the counter protest. Cannot wait for the afterreport. I don't have cable (not as if they would cover it correctly).

Are the protest warriors there???

If $$ were there, I would be with you.

Prayers for all of your safety & a great day of FReeping!!!!~

177 posted on 08/27/2005 10:59:57 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)

To: TXBubba; tgslTakoma; kristinn; Jim Robinson; Angelwood; bitt; All

178 posted on 08/27/2005 11:00:00 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)

There is also a 'Camp Reality' located out on the Prairie Chapel road across or near the original Camp Casey. It is also in the ditch... So we have competing ditch camps.

Yes this is a liberal paper [one horse weekly] but once in a while you pick up a tidbit or two worth mentioning that they have reported.

179 posted on 08/27/2005 11:00:08 AM PDT by deport (If you want something bad enough, there's someone who will sell it to you. Even the truth your way.)

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