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.

[VaMarVet]

Hey B - David might be there if there is no Baseball tournament. I plan on being at the site very early and will take a leave day on Friday so let me know if you want to load up my truck with anything you can't fit in. EAGLES UP!

[FreeTheHostages]

Really? Wow. I loved each and every one of them. Benches for each victim is fairly simple. Or that abstract pedestal that you stand on with the names of the victims about you . . . . I think the presentation boards look cluttered but over the space of the actual memorial site, most of these won't be cluttered.

[Musket]

Wish I could make it. Hey-here's an idea: wanna give the Leftists a run for their money? Get Ted Nugent to play!

[kristinn]

I'd love to have Ted play, but it's a bit late and we couldn't afford to pay even minimal expenses.

[Musket]

Well it's something to think about for the next big time all chapters FR Washington Rally. He's probably the Rights biggest Rock Star. : )

Good luck and have fun!

[Taxman]

BTTT! Lets keep it at the top until next Saturday morning!

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Just donated via Pay Pal to Angelwood.

It wasn't much.. but hope it helps. It has been so frustrating to see Hollywood act as though they speak for all of us. We both pray the turnout will be HUGE.

God Bless you guys for doing this. Vets

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Donation sent. (Next best thing to being there!!) NOW THIS IS HOW I REMEMBER FR STARTING OUT..THE EPITOMY OF ACTIVISM!!!

Those Hollywierd people with their money may be able to pay for full page adds, but with all of us working together, this will be a good one!! I know that every penny helps when it comes to rally's. We'll do what we can.

God Bless!!

[kristinn]

Thank you very much. And thanks to all who have sent a contribution. We're about half-way to what we need.

We've been working to get the word out about the rally and will continue to do so this week.

[Taxman]

'Nother Bump to the Top.

[kristinn]

I'll bump to that. See you at the chapter meeting. Remember, it's zig and zag.

[VaMarVet]

Sunday morning BTTT.

[VaMarVet]

Don't forget the Culpepper Minuteman Flag on the 26th - we will probably have more signatures to add - hopefully a lot! Also, don't forget to remind me to bring my camera tripod for you! I still feel bad that I forgot it last April.

[AGreatPer]

My back is feeling better and have every intention to be there. I may be in a wheelchair, but I can still pi33 on those creeps.
Hey, where is my favioriate babe, Exit148?

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

I'll spread the word to some people I know in DC.

[Taxman]

See your bump and raise you a bump.

[Taxman]

'Nother Sunday bump.

[kristinn]

Thank you.

[timestax]

Wheres a good, inexpensive motel??

[rabidralph]

Thanks, for hosting a great meeting this afternoon, Kristinn.

DC-area Freepers who can hand out flyers this week are invited to go to this page and download the flyer. Right-click on the pdf file and choose "Save Link As" to make sure you get the file and not the html link.

FReepmail me if you have any trouble with the file and I can send it to you be regular e-mail. The file is 705kb.