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.

[FreeTheHostages]

Thanks for the weather update. FrustratedCitizen joined Free Republic on 10-9-02 -- welcome! -- and so may be unaware that DC Chapter events are always accompanied by perfect weather.

[tgslTakoma]

I'm in.

Cynthia McKinney and other anti-semite, racist, commies camoflaged as "anti-war" protesters at the other rally will be the only bitter cold things in our vicinity on Saturday.

The sun will shine on our bright and happy faces, and it will warm our hearts even more than they already are.

:-)

[kristinn]

Ahem, the professional meteorologists are forecasting sunny skies with temps in the 60s for Saturday. The rain will clear out by Friday night.

Leave your umbrella at home. I look forward to meeting you Saturday.

Besides, it hardly ever rains on the D.C. Chapter. I'll tell you the story about that when I meet you.

[kristinn]

Alot of these folks have been stewing since September 11, 2001--suffering through a year of flag waving patriotism. There has been a 'decent interval' and they now feel they can start spewing their contempt of America again--especially since a Republican is president now.

[Fred Mertz]

Will askel be attending? I will.

[Askel5]

Got a prior engagement, I'm afraid ... my Grandpa's turning 92 and I want to be there. =)

[VaMarVet]

From "THAT" site:

I know it's cruel but ... ... who's gonna come with me to play, "bait the Freeper" on the Mall this Saturday. We know where they will be setup (the porta-potty guards will be a give away) and I'm sure they will enjoy a visit from ... ohhhh ... 10 or 20 thousand of us. PS - hope they don't lose their pickup again!

[FreeTheHostages]

Frustated, I'll take that bet. I have a good friend who worked as a meteorologist in WWII with Ed Lorenz!! He's aging now, of course, but intellectually as alert as ever. I called him up and asked him if I should take your bet. He said: a bet on the weather is always a sporting bet.

:) So you're on.

Now, are you coming??!! We're going to perhaps be on C-SPAN!!! Then I can get a videotape of you standing there, uncomfortably warm, in 60-degree weather!!!! C'mon along?

[hocndoc]

Askel, tell your Granddaddy happy birthday for me. Maybe you can come late, too.

Taxman, our airplane lands at 3 at Baltimore, but we'll be there as soon as we can, since we're staying at a hotel indowntown DC.

I'm hoping for good weather, and planning to bring a flag in my luggage.

[VaMarVet]

I plan on being on site at approx 0615. Angelwood will let me know when the vendors will get there. Appreciate you guys helping out. - Dave

[FreeTheHostages]

I heard C-SPAN is thinking of covering this.

[VaMarVet]

Yes - but it is not written in stone - Kristinn will have details later - maybe today.

[Mudboy Slim]

6:15 PST, right?! LOL...yer an early riser, my FRiend. I'll FReepMail you with the particulars of when I'm getting in town, but it'll be bright and early and I look forward to helping set up however I can.

FReegards...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

C-SPAN's made similar rumblings about past FReeper rallies, but I don't think they've covered anything since the big pre-Impeachment Rally years ago. We need to mass-eFReep FoxNewsChannel between now and Saturday to insure some coverage for this, IMHO!!

FReegards...MUD

[Taxman]

Roger that. See you at o'dawn thirty!

[FreeTheHostages]

Bump.

We're getting low in the breaking news department here.

Let's BUMP THIS!!

[Taxman]

Bump

[Fred Mertz]

Think I can pick up a DC Chapter FReeper cap on Saturday? I'll pay cash.

[VaMarVet]

Fred - I think Angelwood is still out of town, she would know about having them on Sat. Anyway (I am sure you know already) they can be ordered online atthe DC Chapter Site. See you Sat..