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D.C. Chapter Report: Sean Hannity "Let Freedom Ring" Booksigning 8/22/02
self | Thursday, August 22, 2002 | Kristinn

Posted on 08/22/2002 8:51:06 PM PDT by kristinn

Honor roll for today: BiggRedd and her #1 son; tgslTakoma and daughter of tgsl; FreeTheHostages; BufordP; Ligeia; dixies sass; Exit148; Taxman; Angelwood; Trueblackman; BillF; GunsareOK; and friend of the D.C. Chapter, holdonnow.

Sean Hannity received a boisterous welcome today at a promotional appearance in Washington, D.C. for the release of his first book, Let Freedom Ring (Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism).

Over one thousand people jammed the second floor of the Borders bookstore, at 5333 Wisconsin Ave, NW, to see Hannity broadcast his radio show live from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and to get copies of his book autographed.

A friend of Sean's in the D.C. Chapter relayed a personal invitation from him for us to join him at the booksigning. We gave Sean a warm FReeper welcome, holding signs welcoming him and celebrating his book.

The signs we held said, "(D.C. Chapter (logo)) Welcomes Sean Hannity to D.C.," "Let Freedom Ring!"; "D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com Welcomes Sean"; "The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com Says 'Sean Hannity is #1 in our Book!, Welcome to D.C., Sean! Let freedom Ring!'"; and "Sean and WMAL are #1 in D.C."

BillF, Taxman, FreeTheHostages and dixie sass stood off to the side of the table where the radio broadcast/booksigning took place, periodically holding up some of the signs throughout the 3-hour show. They also placed a couple signs in the second floor windows facing Wisconsin Avenue.

Sean opened the broadcast by saying, "We're here in Washington, D.C. at Borders Books. In the audience we have the Free Republic D.C. Chapter...." He introduced his guest and close friend, Mark Levin and announced that Lanny Davis would be joining them later.

About 60 chairs in rows were set up in front of the table for the audience. That was an exceedingly small number of chairs for those who showed up. Folks packed the part of the store where Sean was, trying to see him; while those with books formed a line that snaked its way all around the perimeter of the second floor.

Exit148 lucked into one of the seats up front, while the rest of us stood as a group towards the middle of the line. Except for GunsareOK who arrived much later and was way back in the line and tgslTakoma who was asked by the Borders area marketing manager to stay up front and take plenty of photos with her digital camera. Trueblackman, who is a friend and regular guest on Sean's shows, stayed with Sean at the table for the show.

Angelwood had a bag of D.C. Chapter buttons and found them to be quite popular with Sean's fans. Some of them were lurkers while others had stood with us at "Cheney's house" a year-and-a-half ago. Pretty soon it seemed half the people in line were wearing buttons that said, "Hillary Knew, but she can't recall"; "Never Trust Democrats with National Security"; "Remember 9-11"

tgslTakoma gave Clintonista Lanny Davis a FReeper-style welcome as he approached the broadcast table during a break. She told him, "Lanny I have a button for you--I'm from the D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com.," as she handed him the button. He smiled as he took it and read the message.

He said, "Isn't that nice," and turned to his assistant so she could see the button's message,"Clinton's Legacy: 9-11," as he said to her, "Ohhhh, look what they gave me."

He and his assistant giggled and Lanny tossed the button on the table, saying, "Now I have to wash my hands."

After Lanny's segment was over, he made his way outside and was stopped by a few well-wishers. I was outside having a smoke and taking a break from standing in the line.

When he was done glad-handing, I called out to him as he crossed the street with his assistant, "Hey Lanny!"

I paused for him to stop and look back. When he did I told him, "You really suck, man. You supported a rapist; a liar; a perjuror; and a man who sold out our national security to communist China." He just stood there and listened, wanly smiling. I could hear my words echoing up and down the street off the buildings as I finished by saying, "You should be ashamed of yourself, Lanny Davis," so folks on the sidewalk would know who was being told off.

It was a beautiful thing, LOL! Cheers of concurrence and jeers for Lanny erupted from those within earshot.

Back inside the bookstore, Laura Ingraham stopped by for a few minutes to greet her friend Sean and was warmly received by the crowd. Angelwood introduced herself as Laura was leaving and Laura noted that she had, "spoken at a Free Republic event last week."

Angelwood gave her one of her buttons and a D.C. Chapter pen. Laura graciously signed some autographs for some of her fans with the pen before she made a quick exit.

The D.C. Chapter group finally made it's way to the broadcast table around quarter after five. Mark Levin was still there, so we exchanged greetings waited our turn to meet Sean. The Great One, whom Sean acknowledge's in the book, was nice as ever to us and signed his name in Sean's book for those of us who asked him to.

Sean was very gracious to each of us as he signed his book. He announced to the audience during the next break that many FReepers were in attendance and proceeded to tell them about our "Get out of Cheney's House" protests and how much it meant to him that FReepers had taken to the streets then.

We were honored, and so should all our fellow FReepers who worked so hard during that era, that Sean commended us for our efforts.

When the show was coming to its end, Sean told those in line that he would stay as long as he could--another hour to an hour-and-a-half--to sign the books of everyone still in line before he would leave for his TV show.

Even though folks had to wait hours in line, I didn't hear anyone complaining. We all listened to the show and had alot of fun hissing liberals like Bill Press (who has a morning gig on WMAL, Sean's D.C. affiliate) and cheering Sean when he made comments we loved.

Apparently everyone involved in the planning of Sean's appearance vastly underestimated how popular it would be. The stunned staff had to send out for an extra shipment of books to handle the enormous demand. The manager was coy about how many copies of Sean's book were sold, but when asked if it was around one thousand, he said that was "pretty warm."

It looks like Sean Hannity will be the next conservative author to top the bestseller lists!


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: lannydavis; lauraingraham; marklevin; seanhannity; wmal
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Later this evening, Sean asked that the following be passed on to the D.C. Chapter:

"Thank you guys for coming. The D.C. Chapter was really nice and I appreciate you coming out today."

EAGLES UP !!!

1 posted on 08/22/2002 8:51:07 PM PDT by kristinn
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To: kristinn; Dave Dilegge; leadpenny; sauropod; Doctor Raoul; The Glaswegian; ELS; Marylander; TBP; ...
DC Chapter ping !!!!
2 posted on 08/22/2002 8:53:58 PM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: kristinn

3 posted on 08/22/2002 8:54:59 PM PDT by hole_n_one
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To: kristinn; SuzanneC
Great report!!!

Now, if I can get SuzanneC's attention, maybe she will re-issue that invitation for us to go to Sean's booksigning tomorrow night in Alpharetta, GA.

Let me see now...which of Angelwood's buttons should I wear?

4 posted on 08/22/2002 8:57:36 PM PDT by YaYa123
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To: holdonnow
It was great to see you today !!
5 posted on 08/22/2002 8:59:48 PM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: All
Pictures in the works right now. Be patient with me...
6 posted on 08/22/2002 9:01:23 PM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: tgslTakoma
Just as adorable in person, isn't he?

Tomorrow night, maybe another herd of Freepers will show up to welcome Sean back to Georgia. This should be fun!

8/23
Atlanta Book Signing
- Chapter 11 Books
10945 State Bridge Rd.
Alpharetta, GA

7 posted on 08/22/2002 9:02:40 PM PDT by YaYa123
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To: kristinn
Thanks for the report Kristinn and thanks for giving Pakistani Lanny the what for!
8 posted on 08/22/2002 9:05:13 PM PDT by Fred Mertz
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To: tgslTakoma
Hurry up!

Kidding.

9 posted on 08/22/2002 9:09:29 PM PDT by nunya bidness
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To: kristinn
Thanks for the report. I hope to meet up with Sean sometime on his book tour. I'm amazed that you guys showed up to greet him, after all the things he said about FR recently (which was due to a call a made to his show). You were kind of enough to welcome him anyway and made him feel welcome. He was gracious enough to acknowledge you, greet you, and sign books. He's a great guy.
10 posted on 08/22/2002 9:11:34 PM PDT by Pyro7480
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To: kristinn
Thanks for the report. The enthusiasm of the audience came through loud and clear on the radio show. I am not surprised that Borders' underestimated the number of people who would actually want to see the author of a 'conservative' book.
You all had a bigger crowd than the Reparations March on the Mall last week!
11 posted on 08/22/2002 9:15:00 PM PDT by maica
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To: kristinn
Great report! I listened to the show and was so surprised that Sean introduced the show acknowledging the DC chapter. I thought he was mad at this site, no?

Who was the woman who wanted to debate Lannie after a break but I didn't hear her mentioned again. I wondered if she was a Freeper!

I have missed seeing your name on posts lately! Regards!

12 posted on 08/22/2002 9:15:07 PM PDT by Citizen Soldier
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To: kristinn
About 60 chairs in rows were set up in front of the table for the audience. That was an exceedingly small number of chairs for those who showed up. Folks packed the part of the store where Sean was, trying to see him; while those with books formed a line that snaked its way all around the perimeter of the second floor.

Later, at the newsroom of the Washington Post...

1,000 PEOPLE SHOWED UP FOR THAT NAZI?!?  #@$^$*&%^&#$^@%!!!

13 posted on 08/22/2002 9:16:44 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
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To: kristinn
So Lanny thought he needed to wash his hands...?

I'd think he should shower, after serving under that slime Clintoon!

You rock, Kristinn.... Thanks for saying what we all wished we could say!
14 posted on 08/22/2002 9:20:30 PM PDT by Humidston
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To: kristinn
I caught a bit of this tonight on the way home. Sean replays in Boston in the evening. As soon as I heard the laughind and jeering at Lanny, I knew you guys had to be there. :-}
15 posted on 08/22/2002 9:22:41 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: kristinn
Great report.....DC FReepers are the greatest.

I'm on the library list for Ann's book....now to the library tomorrow to get on the list for Sean's book. DC Freepers Rock...and are Rock Solid!Jim

16 posted on 08/22/2002 9:27:19 PM PDT by TailspinJim
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To: kristinn
I just read this blurb on Rush's site. Isn't she the one who cussed you and the DC chapter during a Saturday freep at the WH?

Consultant Chris Black, who used to be a newspaper reporter in Boston and was very active during the House impeachment hearings as a network contributor, has the job of remaking Mrs. Heinz.

As in Mrs. John F. Kerry

17 posted on 08/22/2002 9:30:44 PM PDT by Citizen Soldier
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To: kristinn
Thanks DC Chapter for representing us today. Great Report
18 posted on 08/22/2002 9:30:57 PM PDT by Militiaman7
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To: Bigg Red
I saw your name mentioned as one of the "DC FReepers" who attended Sean Hannity's live broadcast and book signing at Border's. How did it go for you? Did you get your book signed? I really wanted to go, but I was working, and even then, I couldn't have gotten down there. But it sounds like it was a blast!
19 posted on 08/22/2002 9:31:08 PM PDT by Pyro7480
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To: kristinn
I'm looking forward to Sean's appearance here in the San Francisco Bay Area on Monday. His book is outstanding!!! I'm almost finished reading it.
20 posted on 08/22/2002 9:32:56 PM PDT by stratman1969
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