Sacramento Freep Picture Update

Sometimes, it's hard to believe your own eyes - especially when you are so often dismissed by the press. If they tell us there was a small but enthusiastic rally of freepers in Sacramento, who are we to argue?

Even among people who believe they are conservatives, there seems to be an enormous amount of fear, uncertainty and doubt spread about the Simon campaign. And it is oh-so-easy to be "realistic" and "accept the inevitable" - but if we all behaved that way, well, we just wouldn't be Freepers, would we?

So I would like to present a series of pictures from our "small" rally. I grabbbed these from video taken at the rally, so they are not the finest quality, nor are they going to have the impact of the upcoming video. But I thought it was important to show them before it became accepted truth that our rally was "small" or that few attended.

THANK YOU, daviddennis!!

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GIANT SACRAMENTO "DUMP DAVIS" FREEP A BIG SUCCESS, with over 100 attending!
Self | 10/19/2002 | David H Dennis
Posted on 10/19/2002 5:40 PM Pacific by daviddennis

Over 100 freepers and friends gathered in Sacramento, showing steely-eyed determination to "Dump Davis".
People filtered into the rally gradually, to the point that one moment it seemed almost empty and then we had a huge crowd to contend with. And all of them - peaking at over 100 people towards the end - showed their determination to "Dump Davis" through their signs, slogans and passion.
The formal portion of the rally started with a continuation of what was already happening, organized chanting of "Dump Davis, Dump Davis now", "Bill Simon Save Us ... From Gray Davis" and many more. Chants were led by both eGray hookers (clearly starting a fashion trend), ChickenMan, and two splendid costumed people: The Coin Operated Governor Guy, dressed as a cash register, with a costume lovingly made, and the truly over the top brilliant three-eyed fish, symbolizing the dumping of dioxin. The Davis bandit girl deserved support as not only having a great costume, but being the creator of the Coin Operated Governor Costume, which looked great.
The leftists mounted an incredibly weak response to the rally, which I suspect few noticed. About four people waved the standard boring "Experience you trust ... values we share" sign we've seen everywhere in the Davis campaign. Unfortunately, by the time I broke away from the speeches to film them, they were already gone. I think they were a little afraid of the obvious passion and drive of the crowd.
Next came the speeches, with any reference to electing Simon or dumping Davis provoking highly enthusiastic responses. Saundra Duffy wowed the crowd with her powerful anti-Davis arguments, and a woman I know only as Barbara made an amazingly powerful fire-breathing speech. This was a day of emotion, not logic, with the crowd eager to hear just about anything that inflamed their passions either for Simon or against Davis.
At the end, RonDog rallied the crowd to really stand up and be counted. He got them all near the steps of the capitol, all roaring with "Dump Davis". We then went over to the dump truck, stationed near the capitol, where there were more chants and cries. It was all very impressive, with well over 100 people in attendance, all chanting their hearts out.
After the rally, we left for the nearby Hyatt hotel to play my film, consisting of the freeper videos I have produced. This was the first time people were able to see what I'd done on the big (or at least not postage stamp sized) screen. Everyone seemed very impressed, including Jim Robinson.
This was a great freep, well worth the fare to Sacramento. I should mention that in honor of my first visit to Sacramento, I decided to obey their proposed laws and rent an electric car. It cost about the same as a Taurus, and barely got me to the Capitol and back before running out of power. (The Capitol is about 9 miles from the airport). I hope that if the legislature eventually requires 10% of all cars sold to be electric, they force themselves to drive only electric cars. That won't last long, trust me.
All in all, then, this was a magnificent freep, and I would like to thank RonDog for organizing it, Saundra and x for her kind hospitality, and the cast of hundreds that made this possible!

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Thanks to all! Pictures are on their way, with video (as usual) later in the week.
Enjoy!
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1 posted on 10/19/02 5:40 PM Pacific by daviddennis
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To: daviddennis

Some images of the Freep!

2 posted on 10/19/02 5:47 PM Pacific by daviddennis
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To: daviddennis; Cool Guy

Check out the great Fire Davis sign and the infamous three-eyed fish!
We'd like to thank Cool Guy for taking these pictures on our behalf!
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Live Pics from Sacramento DUMP DAVIS Rally
Patriot Defenders Network ^ | October 19, 2002 | restoreourfreedom (Banned Phil) via comwatch
Posted on 10/19/2002 3:03 PM Pacific by comwatch

Great job RonDog, Saundra, Lager, Impeach
Here's just a few candid shots from the rally.

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See also from the NIGHT BEFORE our "Dump DAVIS!" FReep:

Hugh Hewitt in Sacto for KTKZ Pictures
1380 KTKZ Hugh Hewitt Broadcast in Sacramento last Friday ^ | October 21, 2002 | Eric Hogue
Posted on 10/21/2002 6:54 PM Pacific by 1380 KTKZ Sacramento

The photos from 1380 KTKZ's "Hugh Hewitt" broadcast are posted on our web site. The event was sold out!
See Bill Simon at the event...plus, we included many crowd shots. If you were there you will see yourself in our photo album - enjoy!

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To: 1380 KTKZ Sacramento

LOL! Hugh is a BIG fan of this forum!
Check out the www.FreeRepublic.com "DUMP DAVIS RALLY" flyer on his laptop!

Hugh (with Diet Coke can) and Bill Simon
at the KTKZ 1380-AM in Sacramento

Hugh (and partial laptop/flyer) with Tom McClintock
and the top edge of our GIANT "FIRE Gray Davis" sign

This is the best shot of our flyer posted on their website, and I think that it says:

www.FreeRepublic.com
Equality - Liberty
Justice
D U M P . D A V I S . R A L L Y
Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 - 3
South Capitol Steps

4 posted on 10/21/02 7:29 PM Pacific by RonDog
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The photos from 1380 KTKZ's "Hugh Hewitt" broadcast are posted on our web site. The event was sold out!
See Bill Simon at the event...plus, we included many crowd shots.

Hugh Hewitt and Bill Simon - ON THE AIR -
at the LIVE remote from KTKZ 1380-AM in Sacramento

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FWIW, many of the opinion leaders in American conservative thought are now preparing for a Simon VICTORY:

George Will - Political earthquake in California? GOP underdog could win governorship
...If, say, 10 days before Nov. 5 headlines proclaim the race tied, Davis probably will become California’s first governor in 60 years to be denied a second term.
This is a tribute to Davis’ remarkable ability to arouse in the electorate a longing to vote for almost anyone else...
...In 1966 another rookie running for governor, Ronald Reagan, revived the Republicans’ successful 1946 slogan “Had enough?”
Simon’s billboards say: “Had enough? Fire Davis.”
And he has at his back the winds of Hurricane Rudy. A friend since Simon’s days as a young prosecutor in New York, Giuliani campaigned for Simon when his support was just 5 percent early in the primary campaign, and recently returned for five events...
...Simon resembles the Anaheim Angels: He can’t be where he is — but he is.
National Review - Simon Can Still Win - Seriously
So there you have it: three reasons why Bill Simon just might end up surprising us all — (1) he has good ads in a state where TV is crucial; (2) voter turnout may work to his advantage; and (3) his opponent could be more ethically-challenged than imagined.
With the Giants and Angels going at it, it's been the year of the wild card in California. In that vein, maybe Simon turns out to be the unlikeliest of winners.
And to think: He may not need a "rally monkey" to pull it off.
Bob Novak - California Puzzle -- Poll Shows Simon Beating Davis
...The nightly tracking poll taken for the California Teachers Association (CTA), made available to Republicans Friday morning, was startling.
Thursday night's telephone interviews about the race for governor showed beleaguered Republican candidate Bill Simon leading Democratic Gov. Gray Davis 34.2 percent to 33.7 percent...

...If Bush comes in, it will be to help Simon.
This is a test for the president and his political team.
A stunning upset by a terribly flawed campaign would cheer an election night where longtime Republican governorships in Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin probably will end in top-heavy defeats...

DUMP DAVI$

GO SIMON

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Tom McClintock for CA State Controller

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Dick Ackerman for CA Attorney General

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Gary Mendoza for CA Insurance Commissioner

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...DATE../..TIME...	...CITY../..SITE...	...ADDRESS..	...MORE INFORMATION...
Tuesday 10/22/2002 - 7 pm Gather at 6:30 pm	Palo Alto, CA	BAY AREA DUMP DAVI$ Rally TechNet TownHall Meeting w/Gray Davis Hyatt Rickey’s 4219 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA Cross Street - Charleston Road	Re-scheduled Event Remember When GraYouT Davi$ got BUSTED on the High Speed Rail Pay-Off! Freepers, Gather at 6:30 pm For everyone who has wanted to know what they can do to keep Gray "Show me the Money" Davis out of Sacramento, try to make time to be outside the following with as big a "For Sale" sign as you can muster.
Saturday 10/26/2002 11 am until 3 pm, rain or shine.	Washington, DC	THE PATRIOTS RALLY FOR AMERICA II The Washington Monument at the corner of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.	Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! 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.
Saturday 10/26/2002 12pm	San Francisco, CA	West Coast Patriots Rally "Stop the Warped (Leftists)" Rally City Hall - across from the Civic Center Plaza. Carlton Goodlett Place between McAllister St. and Grove St.	Bring your flags, signs and patriotism! Please be aware, even though there may be police there, we are each responsible for our own safety. Parking available at the Civic Center Parking Garage. BART stops a few blocks away. Cal-train + bus is also available.
Tuesday 10/29/2002 - 12 pm	New York City	Cipriani 42nd Street 110 East 42nd Street New York, NY	New York FReePers Heads UP!!! MICHAEL EISNER, the big cheese of Disney, and his family will be honored for their contributions to Jewish Home and Hospital. Barbara Walters presides, as her friend, Elton John, that man of many events, entertains. Cipriani 42nd Street is located at 110 East 42nd Street. It is situated on the South side of the Street between Lexington Avenue & Park Avenue. A clutch of famous names - Gov. Gray Davis - native son of NY, Sens. Joseph Lieberman and Barbara Boxer, Barry Diller - will send special video tributes.

Updated 19:30 10/21/02

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