Posted on 08/14/2006 9:02:31 AM PDT by kristinn
The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com invites all those who support our troops and their mission fighting the war on terrorists in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere at home and abroad to join us in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September 23, 2006, from noon to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Washington Monument at 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.
With the media, liberal politicians and leftist-led so-called antiwar protesters doing everything they can to bring about America's defeat, it is imperative that those of us who love this country do everything in our power to ensure America's victory and her survival as a free republic.
Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was in Iraq last week trying to assure the troops that they still have the support of the American people. The troops are aware of what happened during Vietnam and they are concerned the country will do the same to them. All they see in the news overseas is antiwar protests because our side doesn't turn out in sufficient numbers when when pro-mission rallies are held.
We are hoping to change this for once by giving folks five weeks notice to plan accordingly. Everyone has their excuses as to why they can't take a day off from their busy lives to send a public message of support for our troops and their mission. Well, after five years of hearing those excuses and with the fate of the nation in the balance, I think it's time to bag the excuses and take a day off and devote it coming to Washington to send a message of support not just to the troops, but to their Commander-in-Chief, the nation and the world.
Also, by turning out you will send a strong message to our enemies abroad and at home that we have not lost our will and that we will not be defeated in Iraq, Afghanistan or anywhere.
Please make the commitment to attend and help spread the word about the rally to your families, friends and co-workers.
As we have done in the past with these rallies, the members of the D.C. Chapter will be digging in to their own pockets to put the rally on, but we could use help. If you'd like to contribute, please click here. We'd like to be able to promote the rally with 10 second radio ads in the D.C. area to help get the word out beyond the Internet. We will also be reaching out to other groups like we did with last September's rally.
I want to thank all our FRiends who have joined and helped us in the past. We hope you'll be able to join us again next month.
Details as to speakers and other events associated with the rally will be announced over the coming weeks.
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No, but thank you for asking. I am up there every Friday and sometimes longer.
NICE PLACE. i've stayed there.
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NICE PLACE. i've stayed there.
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GN, all!
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Good night SW! Sleep well. I'm SURE I'll hear from you tomorrow! LOL!
Here is a hotel that is right just off the interstate 495/95 near the Van Dorn St. Metro Station:
Comfort Inn (VA403)
5716 S. Van Dorn St. , Alexandria, VA, US, 22310
Phone: (703) 922-9200 Fax: (703) 922-0750 http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=VA403&sarea=20983&sname=Alexandria&sstate=MD&scountry=US&sradius=40.23&slat=38.8047&slon=-77.0472&schain=CI&exp=&scity=Alexandria&sort=&sid=U15sg.j8WUMg01k.1
I don't know if they have a shuttle to take you the 1/2 to 1 mile to the metro, but I would hope that they would.
Other hotels or motels to consider, in no particular order are below. Most of these are closer to the Springfield-Franconia Metro Station, which has more parking, than the Van Dorn Metro. However, you should probably check to find a hotel that has a shuttle to take you to Metro Station.
Hilton Springfield
6550 Loisdale Rd, Springfield, VA
(703) 971-8900
Courtyard by Marriott: Springfield
6710 Commerce St, Springfield, VA
(703) 924-7200
Days Inn Springfield
6721 Commerce St, Springfield, VA
(703) 922-6100
Best Western Springfield
6721 Commerce St, Springfield (washington Area), VA
(703) 922-6100
Hampton Inn Springfield
6550 Loisdale CT, Springfield, VA
(703) 924-9444
Comfort Inn
6560 Loisdale Ct., Springfield, VA
(703) 922-9000
All of the above places should minimize your driving in the immediate DC area, but make for a longer subway ride into DC. If you wanted to be closer to DC, I would recommend going the extra about 10 or 12 miles north to Crystal City in Arlington, VA, staying for example at the Crystal City Marriot or the Crystal Gateway Marriot. Just a short subway ride to DC, which is highly advantageous if you wanted to go there repeatedly to see different tourist sites on different days.
BUMP!
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BUMP!
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BUMP!
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Thank you for supporting the troops! You use the internet in positive ways, and that's great. Any effort to show the troops we care is vital, especialy with the Murthas of the world being given laurels by the MSM.
Good morning to you SW.
are you BUMPING today???
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are you BUMPING today???
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are you BUMPING today???
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