Posted on 09/14/2009 4:58:54 PM PDT by trooprally
Edited on 09/14/2009 5:14:25 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
TEA PARTY continued. Lets keep the heat up on Obama.
He'll be at the Comcast Center, Thursday, Sept. 17, 11AM.
I'll be checking with University officials about their protest policy so stay tuned.
Let me know if you'll be there so I'll know how many posters to make up.
Still haven’t heard back yet from the U of MD about our protest.
If you want a special wording on a poster made up, or have one you saw, send me the link. I’ll see if I can print it out on poster board.
Private FRmail them to me.
Closes metro is Orange Line, College Park, about 2 miles away. FRmail me and we can try to coordinate, but car has limited seating.
[Mr] T
As an alumnus of U of MD, I can say that in days of yore, it was a pinko haven (heaven) and has not changed.
It has gotten worse, much, much worse.
A lot of colleges have gone down hill. I hope the conservatives start to get into the educational system as the left had done starting 50 years ago.
He’s going to have to take Friday off for a long weekend at Camp David after all these campaign appearances, (and to prepare for all his Sunday morning talk show appearances.)
The Oval Office has been turned into a storage room. No one works there, after all.
Give ‘em hell. I’m out of pocket.
Good, at least we get to protest him one last time before the weekend.
Has been that way since it was constructed.
The big UM has sold its soul.
Yes, can’t say I’m surprised.
-Rebel, BSME, ‘93
2nd Call for FReepers.
[Mrs] T and I are getting there early to get a parking space to coordinate our protest from.
If you haven’t already let us know if your coming, please do so that we can have posters for everyone.
Rain is only 40% and we have ponchos. We’ll also have some drinks.
We’ll be disbanding around 11AM or once Obambi is inside and no one else is walking by.
[Mr] T
Thinking.......
This campaigning is getting ridiculous now. He’s not getting paid to run around the country marketing his snake oil.
Rest assured that we that cannot attend are with you there in spirit!
Good luck and give em HELL!
It's a Dem strong hold.
You'll be competing with the students for parking. A lot of the parking is permitted. Getting to the FReep will be a challenge.
Good luck and give em hell for us! Thanks guys. Wish we could do more but we will be with you in spirit.
Getting there will be tough, but the Campus police have given us a prime spot for our protest. We will be seen.
[Mr] T
The College Park Metro station (green line) is only about a mile SE of the campus, through a safe residential neighborhood. There used to be shuttle buses to campus.
http://www.umd.edu/umnews/obama0909a.cfm
“”As you know, President Barack Obama will visit the University of Maryland on Thursday, September 17, 2009, to hold a rally on the issue of health care. Below are details about the event.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 11:00 a.m.
DOORS OPEN: 9:00 a.m.
TICKETS: This event is free and open to the public. NO TICKET IS REQUIRED. Space is available on a first come, first served basis.
SEATING IN THE COMCAST CENTER: Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Please follow usher directions.
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING: There will be a sign-language interpreter at the event. A limited number of seats will be held in the Comcast Center for deaf or hard of hearing guests. After you pass through security, please go to one of the “Help” stations inside the Comcast Center and a volunteer will direct you. Please note that seating is limited and will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: Faculty, staff and students should park in their designated areas. However, because we expect a large crowd, please follow directions from official personnel. If you are directed to an alternate parking area, you may leave your car there all day without penalty. There will be NO parking allowed in Lot P2. We strongly encourage members of the campus community to take public transportation and car pool to work on Thursday. If you plan to drive, please consider arriving early.
Members of the general public should use public transportation.
Limited accessible parking will be available in the Terrapin Trail/Arena Garage off of Route 193.
SHUTTLE BUSES: Free shuttle buses will be provided by the University of Maryland to and from the University of Maryland-College Park Metro Station (Green Line) starting at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday until two hours following the event. The shuttle buses will drop off as close to the Comcast Center as possible, but there will be a short walk to the entrance. Regular shuttle bus service to and from the Metro Station will resume for the remainder of the day.
SECURITY: All attendees will go through airport-like security and should bring as few personal items as possible. NO back packs, no bags, no large purses, no sharp objects, no umbrellas, no food or beverages, no strollers, and no signs will be allowed into the Comcast Center. These items cannot be left outside unattended, so please do not bring them. Cameras are permitted.
CONCESSIONS: The concession stands will be open inside the Comcast Center. Light snacks and beverages will be available.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING: Lining up overnight will NOT be permitted. Lines may begin forming at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17. Please follow police direction for the line.
CLASSES: Classes will continue following normal university practices.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: All administrative operations will continue as usual.
Again, on Thursday we can expect a large crowd, additional traffic, changes in traffic patterns, and possible changes in parking. Please check the University of Maryland home page for updates on any changes that develop.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Nariman Farvardin, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Linda Clement, Vice President for Student Affairs””
Looking forward to hearing about your day.
Will this be broadcasted on all the cable channels? Will the crowds be estimated in the millions? Will Obama reimburse the taxpayers for the cost of this?
BS - tickets WERE given out. One lady standing with us was looking to see where the line to get in was. She was told that without a ticket she would have to wait till the 'ticket holders' get in and then they can get in.
[Mr] T
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