*Troop Support Rally (Berkeley CA) Sat March 22* [Update @ post #17]

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[Syncro]

Troop Support Rally

	Ok folks, this is the call to arms. It doesn't matter where you live, Northern California, the Western States, east coast, where ever - tell everyone you know, forward this email, call them, whatever - get the word out. It doesn't matter if you ride a bike or drive a cage. This is a call to arms for all veterans, all patriots, and all that truly respect the military. Please forward this email to every veteran you know, every organization you know, every post you know. Assume you are the only one that has received this email and spread the word. Also, if you have the time, please make up small signs showing date, time, location, and try to get them put up in motorcycle stores, AL Posts, MCL Posts, etc. And forward to whomever has an email list. This Mission will only work if we have a LARGE turnout. Due to the garbage in Bezerkeley, we've made a decision to have a Massive show of support for the Marine Recruiters, and Veterans everywhere. Bezerkeley, the City Council, the Mayor, Code Pink and the other moonbats want to step all over veterans, past, present and future. We need to show them we're not going to allow that in Berkeley or anywhere else. I'm not using the term "demonstration" for two simple reasons - "demonstration" is tied together with "counter demonstration". Neither of those terms come in to play in this instance. I want a true "Support the Troops" event. Come by motorcycle, car, truck, whatever means you have. Bring an American Flag, and if you have them, Flags of the Armed Forces. If you want to make signs, please limit them to support ie: So and so, or family of, or organization so and so supports the troops. And one other - VNSZ (Veteran's No Spend Zone) Lots of those. On March 22, 9:00AM, we will all meet and/or stage at the Watergate Market, 2390 Powell St, Emeryville. http://tinyurl.com/3apwej The rally point was picked in that it has food and fuel readily available. When getting off the freeway, there is a Chevron Station on one side of the freeway, and a Shell on the other (the direction you'll be heading). There is a Denny's where you get off and the Watergate Market has sandwiches (I believe). Across from the Market is the Emeryville Police Dept. There is parking along the street to the left of the EPD. You will directed to parking when you arrive. Currently, there will not be a "formal" check in, but see me when you get there. I'm not hard to find. When you eat or fuel in this location or any location outside of Berkeley, please keep the receipts - if we have a big enough group, I will collect those receipts and deliver them to the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce on Monday the 24th. Hopefully with the assistance of the news media. We will depart at 10 for Berkeley. The Emeryville police will assist us in getting on the freeway. ( If you are driving directly to the city - not driving in with the "convoy", please meet at the recruiting office.) There will be 3 approach routes to Berkeley that will be announced at that morning. All approach routes will lead to the US Marine Officer Selection Office at 64 Shattuck Square - it's a one way street and therefore will be on your left side. After driving past the recruiting office, please park your vehicles carefully as I'm quite sure the parking police will be around. I would park one vehicle (includes motorcycles) per parking place as long as you don't mind the paring fees - also - I've been warned about feeding the meters. Move your wheels periodically so as not to get cited or towed. Coordinate with each other on shifting vehicles. If you park in lot that is restricted to customers, then buy a cup of coffee or a coke, or whatever. I can make a drink last a LONG time. While wandering around like any other tourist, if you talk to shop owners, please remember, we're not there to get in THEIR faces, but to make a point to the City Council. If our presence, our taking parking places, our not spending money has a negative impact on the individual business owners, they will need to go to make a decision on who to recall and who to vote for. If the individuals don't like the war, don't like the administration, don't like the military, GTG, but what the City Council has done is baloney! Besides, if they don't like the military, then why would they want our money. I'm asking Melanie Morgan and MAF to start speaking at 12 in front of the Recruiting Office. Other speakers are welcome. I'm asking Capt Lund and some of his staff to be there, in uniform of course. Purpose of this Mission is to show support for the troops in general, all veterans, and for the Marine Recruiting Office. It is not for physical confrontation - that needs to be avoided. We need to set the example - Code Pink, ANSWER and the other moonbats would love to see us get slammed in the media and they will try to do that. On Feb 12 there were a couple of people attending who apparently were there just to cause trouble. Please be careful. I am by no means saying "turn the other cheek". I'm just asking that you are careful with any response - let them take the fall. If you need places to camp or stay - please remember to get a place outside of Berkeley. I need some volunteers - one or two to handle billeting for those that need it arriving Friday nite and/or staying Saturday nite. I need a couple of riders - 4 to 8 - to help get people to Shattuck Square and then to help with getting people pointed to parking areas. I'm also asking a local CB/HAM/motorcycle club to help with any communications necessary. If your scoot is equipped with comm gear, please ID yourself at check in (IF you want to be put to work). And I need couple of people to help coordinate at the staging area. Currently we know that Trader Vic's is offering us a banquet room that evening for a buffet dinner. They are also giving us 15% off coupons. We will work on some more like minded stuff. Response - if you are coming, please respond with just numbers - I only need names if you are available to help (you pick the category). And I need to know numbers for Trader Vic's - they have 2 different room sizes and need to put one aside for us. Normally I respond to every email. HOWEVER, because of the anticipated volume of response, I will only respond on offers to help or to questions. Doug Lyvere PGR Regional Ride Captain SgtMaj, Marine ret www.patriotguard.org www.eaglesup.us
Date:	Saturday, March 22, 2008
Time:	9:00am-5:00pm
Duration:	480 minutes
Priority:	High
Access:	Public
Created by:	Eagles UP! West

[Syncro]

I recieved this in a FR mail a couple of weeks ago and now it is posted on the Eagles Up website.

As you can see it was created by Doug Lyvere, SgtMaj, Marine ret.

Although MAF or Free Republic aren't involved in the organization of this event, it looks like some Move America Forward folks will be there, as well as many California Free Republic members.

[Syncro]

Pinging some activist California FR members and others that have expressed interest in what is going on out here on the Left Coast.

[Syncro]

Hay Jim, pack up your family and come on up!

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

Thanks for the ping. I cannot get up there this weekend but will do all I can from SoCal.

Prayers up and ping to a few.

Martin, can you ping some folks, please?

[Drango]

BOYCOTT BERKELEY ping list.

FReepmail me to be added or removed.

[Monkey Face]

I sent this to everyone I know.

Thanks! The country needs more motivation, and I thank you for helping to provide it!

[kellynla]

Thanks to everyone for all of your support!

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[Syncro]

You will like this sign:

Here's a couple more:

[Syncro]

FYI

[Tammy8]

That last picture is interesting- the ADT sign shows they are aware they need store security; yet they don’t seem to think our country needs the security provided by the Military- amazing stupidity.

[baa39]

The Berkeley situation may inadvertently turn into a boon for Emeryville businesses. Hope it’s a nice town.

[Syncro]

Well, The Emeryville police are escorting the people gathering there to come to Berkeley Saturday out of town. In this case, a positive thing.

So maybe they are patriotic.

On a side note, the whole Berkeley Fire Dept supports the Marines, Troops and the Recruiting Office.

One of the bay area towns close to Berkeley has made a declaration condemning the Berkeley City Council and the mayor for their un-patriotic actions. I think it is San Pablo

[USMC Brat]

Thanks for the PING

[E.G.C.]

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[freema]

Ping

[nw_arizona_granny]

Thanks for the ping.

[Syncro]

Sorry Brat, forgot to ping you to this thread.

I just got this in email this morning:

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Doug Lyvere (415) 309 -2510 or EaglesUp@Lyvere.com

Red, White and Blue Rolls Over Berkeley

Eagles Up Leads Effort to Show Support for 'Lightning Rod" Marine Office

BERKELEY- Grassroots group Eagles Up will muster Saturday in Berkeley to pushback against the anti-American antics of the City of Berkeley and its anti-military minions, while showing overwhelming support for U.S. Marines.

Hundreds of patriots on motorcycles are expected to roar into town from around the western United States, while other true Americans roll into Berkeley to stand with the bikers at the Marine Recruiting center on Shattuck Avenue.

"We expect a massive crowd to send a message to the city of Berkeley, Code Pink and any other anti-military group that Americans are sick and tired of their hateful, dangerous behavior," said Doug Lyvere, Eagles Up (website: www.EaglesUp.us) organizer.

Melanie Morgan, popular radio personality and chairwoman of Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org) and Catherine Moy, MAF's executive director, will address the crowd assembled Saturday to show support for the Marine Corps officer selection office that "peace" protesters have attacked. Move America Forward is the nation's largest pro-troop organization and has been on the frontlines against the anti-war crowds harassing our Marines in Berkeley.

"We encourage all American patriots to stand with Eagles Up and the Marines," Morgan said. "I hope to see Move America Forward's supporters at the muster to show our love and support for our troops."

Eagles Up led a march last week in the nation's Capitol to counter demonstrations planned by antiwar groups.

Radical group Code Pink has protested at the Marines office since at least October, when MAF first staged a counter-protest. On January 29^th, the Berkeley City Council gave Code Pink a free regular event permit, sound permit and reserved parking for their protests. The City Council also called the Marines "uninvited" "Intruders" and has refused to apologize for the slander.

The mayor has expressed a willingness to extend similar rights to other organizations, but only for recurring protests of the Marine office. Move America Forward's request for similar rights to protest the city council were denied, and EaglesUp is paying for the permits for Saturday's events.

Many patriotic motorcycle groups are expected to attend and stage formal rides to and from the event, which will feature speakers at noon.

WHO: EaglesUp, Patriot Guard, MAF's Melanie Morgan, Catherine Moy, and an assembled crowd

WHAT: A patriotic rally with prominent speakers

WHEN: This Saturday 3/22/08 with a crowd starting to form around 10 a.m. and speakers at noon

WHERE: the Marine officer selection office at 64 Shattuck Square in Berkeley

WHY: to support the Marines and their right to operate in Berkeley

http://www.eaglesup.us  -  Where there is no offense, there is no effect.
 
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;  they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
 
http://eaglesup.us/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=237

 

 

[Expendable]

I’ll be there.

[Syncro]

Email received this morning from Move America Forward:

From: "Move America Forward" <info@moveamericaforward.org>

To: Syncro

Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 7:19 AM

Subject: Anti-War Protestors Close Another Recruiting Center

  It's the kind of scene you'd expect to see in a foreign land where there was great hostility towards America, but instead it actually happened right here in the United States:  a military office is forced to close its doors - security personnel stationed at the gated entrance - to protect the facility from angry demonstrators.

  On Wednesday, militant anti-war radicals managed to close the Marine Recruiting Office in Berkeley, CA yet again... it's happened so many times that we've lost count of the number of days that the office has been forced to shut down in the face of anti-military protests.

  ABC-San Francisco covered the story, and they included the response by Move America Forward's Melanie Morgan.  Melanie explained that MAF has made the strategic decision to avoid large pro-troop events in front of the beleaguered recruiting office, because we don't wish to add to the chaos or cause further disruption to the important work of the recruiters there.
 
  Instead, we at Move America Forward will continue to focus our street demonstrations outside the offices of the Berkeley City Council, who called upon citizens to "impede" the work of military recruiters - a resolution that they have refused to rescind.
 
WATCH THE ABC REPORT HERE:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrvzGdELaCc
 
You can help us keep up our pushback, including the airing of this television ad that's been on the airwaves nationwide:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMEWflz-L8I&
 

When I watched the interview in the ABC link above, it seemed to convey that MAF would not counter-protest when the anti-American crazies stage an event in front of a Military Recruiting Office in order to not incense the mentally deficient crazies to more foaming at the mouth spewing.

I do believe the office could be normally closed on Saturdays, but I don't know.

If it is open, the rally tomorrow should make it easier for people to go in and enlist.

This is one of several offices in the Bay Area, and sometimes it is closed on a normal business day as the recruiters are at another office.

[bmwcyle]

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