ANNOUNCING: THE PATRIOTS RALLY FOR AMERICA II, OCTOBER 26 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

D.C. Chapter ^ | Monday, October 14, 2002 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic invites all FReepers and lurkers in good standing, as well as their friends and families, to join us in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2002 for the Patriots Rally for America II.

As the United States prepares to take the next step in the war on terrorism, we will be gathering to show support for our troops, America and to serve as a patriotic counter-point to the anti-American leftists who will be holding an "anti-war" rally and march the same day in D.C.

The "anti-war" rally, organized by International ANSWER, will be held right next to the Vietnam War Memorial on the Mall at Constitution Gardens, a safe four blocks away from our rally site at the Washington Monument.

The Patriots Rally for America will feature speakers and recorded music. Supporters are encouraged to bring large American and Gadsden flags. Also, please bring signs bearing messages supporting America, our troops and the war on terrorism.

The anti-American left will be fearmongering that day; raising their tired old cliches of quagmires, body bags and blood for oil. Their real message is that America is an evil nation and should not defend itself against any threats.

They dream of re-living the glory days of the Sixties, when spitting on soldiers and burning the flag were 'cool.'

While we respect their First Amendment rights to speak out (indeed, several of our members fought to protect those rights), we vehemently disagree with their message and will not allow them to take to the streets unanswered.

Members of the D.C. Chapter are financing the Patriots Rally for America, but we could use some help. We have pared back our budget for this rally to around $4,000 compared to the $7,000 we spent on last April's Patriots Rally.

The cost for staging, sound and porta-potties will be around $3,500. We are budgeting $500 for incidental costs.

If you would like to help, please click this link.

As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for demonstrating will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no racism, no profanity, no threats, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.

When: Saturday, October 26, 2002 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., rain or shine.

Where: The Washington Monument at the corner of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.

[Fred Mertz]

Are you going to do a Friday evening get together like last time? I'm 90% certain I'll make it on the 26th. I'm not sure whether I'll fly or drive yet.

[Taxman]

See post #109 -- ROAD TRIP!

[Taxman]

A limited number (6 - 10 or so) of out of town FReepers can crash at my pad in Springfield. Please FReepmail me if you need a place to stay.

Accommodations are not five star hotel, but first come, first serve on one fold up cot, one great couch, and one sofa bed. LOL! Late-comers can flop on the floor -- the carpet is sorta sleepable.

Bring your own towels and blankets.

Membership in NRSTA is desired, but not required. See http://www.salestax.org and http://www.votr.org for more information.

Y'all come, Y'hear?

[Taxman]

Incredible! Had to be leftist swine. Sorry to hear about your (our) loss.

[Taxman]

You call it, I'll be there.

[stand watie]

YEP!-this may be THE TIME that some ignorant, arrogant clymer DOES arrest me!

ROTFLMAO.

for dixie,sw

[stand watie]

US, neither!

free the south,sw

[stand watie]

YEP, TOO MANY!

for a free dixie,sw

[stand watie]

FIGURES! LOL!

free the southland,sw

[Hobsonphile]

Actually, I've decided to work some hours on Sunday so I can leave during the day on Friday. So I should be wide awake. :) (Gee, I love this flexible work hours thing.)

[VaMarVet]

All the details have been worked out with stage/sound/porta-potty companies. Thanks for offering to be there at 0 dark early to take care of the setup before the rally.

Great - I still have all the patriotic music CD's and will bring them to play prior to the 1100 kick off if you guys want. The CD collection has gotten quite extensive over the last year.

[Angelwood]

I told the sound lady that we would use the same CDs so please bring your music again. I'll bring the military music selections as well. I'll bring the first aid kit also.

[Angelwood]

Flag, pro-America or pro-troops sign, snack and/or drinks (you can get dehydrated if it's a beautiful and sunny day), lots of enthusiasm and a loud voice for all the singing and chanting. See you there.

[VaMarVet]

Almost forgot about the first aid kit - B - can you bring my grey mallet if you still have it - want to anchor the cannopy and flags in case it is windy.

[VaMarVet]

Heck, I'd arrest you too. Of course you guys did give us South of the Border;-)

[Taxman]

How do we get a daily thread to keep the Oct. 26 Rally in front of all FReepers all day?

Is there a way to lock it into a place of daily prominence?

[dixie sass]

Snert!!!!! South of the Border, rotfl!!!!

[dixie sass]

bumping this to the top of the heap in hopes that 1000's 1000's attend!!!