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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: PATRIOTS RALLY FOR AMERICA III, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2003 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
D.C. Chapter ^ | Friday, January 3, 2003 | Kristinn

Posted on 01/02/2003 9:10:08 PM PST by kristinn

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic and MOVE-OUT! (Marines and Other Veterans Engaging Outrageous Un-American Traitors!) call all FReepers and lurkers in good standing, veterans and other patriotic Americans to join us in our nation's capital on Saturday, January 18, 2003 to show support for the men and women serving in our Armed Forces, and our Commander-in-Chief, as they continue to fight the war on terrorism and gear up to defend us against out-law regimes like Iraq and North Korea.

The enemy will be taking the field that day in D.C. with an "anti-war" protest organized by the communist front group IAC-A.N.S.W.E.R. with a rally at the Capitol (3rd Street on the Mall) and a march past the Marine Barracks at 8th and I Streets, SE, that finishes at the Washington Navy Yard, 8th and M Streets, SE. Mapquest Link.

Our purpose in gathering is to offer a peaceful, patriotic counter-point to the anti-American leftists who will be spewing their hatred and venom against what they call "America's war machine"--and what we call "the defenders of freedom."

We will muster from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Constitution Gardens which is right next to The Wall at 21st Street and Constitution Avenue, NW on the Mall.Mapquest Link.

At 10:30, we will fall out and proceed on foot and via Metro or cars to the Marine Barracks at 8th and I Streets, SE. There, we will line the sidewalk along 8th Street and exercise our rights as citizens to observe the public parade by the leftists and to peacefully offer our opinion of it. You should plan on being there until at least 2 or 3 p.m.

We are asking folks to bring American and Gadsden flags, large and small, and their service colors. Also bring signs with messages supporting our troops and America.

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

We expect the leftists to be peaceful, however there are always a few yahoos who like to stir up trouble. Let the law enforcement officers take care of them. They are experts at crowd control and are there to ensure that everyone's rights are respected.

More details will be announced in the days ahead. We are awaiting approval for our permit at Constitution Gardens, which should come in a few days.

Here is a link to the thread on FR's USO Canteen with the e-mail message from MOVE-OUT!


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To: Doctor Raoul
HOW TO USE METROBUS AND METRORAIL (SUBWAY)

METROBUS

You can call Metro Information at 202-637-7000 between 6:00 am and 11:30 p.m., seven days a week. Metro information can tell you how to use the bus and subway to travel between any two points in the metropolitan area.

A red and white flag on top of a white pole designate bus stops. Bus fare is $1.10 during rush and non-rush hours. Transfers are free for 2 hours.

INTERNET METRO TRIP PLANNER:
http://rideguide.wmata.com/


METRORAIL (SUBWAY)

Constitution Gardens, next to the Vietnam Memorial, is within walking distance of Foggy Bottom GWU Metrorail Station at 23rd St NW & Eye St NW. Exiting the station, walk south on 23rd St to Constitution Ave (lettered streets count down, C Street is just before Constitution), turn left and go about two blocks.

Marine Barracks is within easy walking distance (four blocks south) of the Metro's Eastern Market Station (blue/orange lines) at Pennsylvania and 8th Street, SE. Come up the escalator, and walk forward across the plaza to 8th St., SE. Take a right on 8th Street, and go 4 blocks south.

The website for Metro is: http://www.wmata.com or http://www.metroopensdoors.com.

Known as the "Metro," Greater DC's subway system is clean, safe, efficient and fairly inexpensive. The Metro can take you to most areas of the city at a cost of $1.10 to $1.60. The subway also extends to many suburban areas.. Subway stops are marked on the street by tall black poles with the letter "M" imprinted on the sides. There are also colored stripes on the pole, which indicate what lines are located at the stop (red, orange, blue, green or yellow). Transfer points on the system are indicated by "bulls-eye" symbols (larger circles) on the maps. Metrorail begins service at 5:30 a.m. and ends service at 12 midnight (2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Trains run every few minutes during rush hour, and are somewhat slower during non-rush hour (about 12-15 minutes). Transfers are free within Metrorail, 25 cents for a transfer to Metrobus.

Metro stations are marked by large brown columns. The colored strips indicate the lines served by the station.

You need a farecard, or one day pass to ride Metrorail. Farecards and one day passes can be purchased at the stations.

EACH PERSON MUST HAVE THEIR OWN FARECARD.

Feed the card to the turnstile, depending on the model of turnstile, it either comes back out the same slot or a slot on the top. When removed, it opens the “gate”. You feed the card to the turnstiles entering and exiting.

Your fare is calculated and deducted upon exiting the Metro. Unused money on your fare card can be “cashed in” at the same machine used to purchase fare cards.

Follow the signs to your platform. Flashing lights at the platform's edge let you know a train is coming.

The train's destination is displayed over the train's front and side windows. The line color is displayed on the front and back of the trains.

121 posted on 01/05/2003 9:45:16 AM PST by Doctor Raoul
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To: Doctor Raoul
Most excellent information!
122 posted on 01/05/2003 9:46:36 AM PST by 68 grunt
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To: 68 grunt
WE FORM UP AT 9 AM AT CONSTITUTION GARDENS NEXT TO THE VIETNAM MEMORIAL, BUT HERE ARE DIRECTIONS TO EIGHT AND I FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO GO DIRECTLY THERE.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO MARINE BARRACKS:

From I-95 North:


From I-95 South:From I-295 North (or South):
From I-395 South:
FROM I-66:
123 posted on 01/05/2003 10:23:57 AM PST by Doctor Raoul
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To: Doctor Raoul
I'll be bundling the various information posts above into one complete list later. It's just here now for people to get a head start on specific needs.

If you have an email list, please wait for the BIG LIST before your distruibute the info.

Thanks.

124 posted on 01/05/2003 10:29:03 AM PST by Doctor Raoul
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To: Doctor Raoul
DIRECTIONS TO CONSTITUTION GARDENS/VIETNAM MEMORIAL

FROM I-95 NORTH OF WASHINGTON:

FROM I-95 SOUTH OF WASHINGTON:
FROM I-395 SOUTH OF WASHINGTON:
FROM I-270 NORTH AND WEST OF WASHINGTON:FROM I-66 WEST OF WASHINGTON:
FROM US-50 WEST (MARYLAND)
125 posted on 01/05/2003 1:34:37 PM PST by Doctor Raoul
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To: tgslTakoma
Your assignment will be to protect FreetheHostages... or is it the other way around?

Ahem -- I definitely bigger than him. But for my protection, I stand beside Jimmy Valentine's Brother. He's alert, smart, big. So are lots of others -- like leadpenny etc. -- but they're often moving around, receiving intelligence and doing things. Jimmy plants himself in one place with his sign rather reliably. So I can, when the going gets tough, rather reliably stand beside him!
126 posted on 01/05/2003 7:36:58 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: kristinn; 68 grunt
Yeah, thanks for the posts, interesting to read, 68 grunt!
127 posted on 01/05/2003 7:40:16 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: FreeTheHostages
WATER & FOOD

Plan for needing plenty of water regardless of temperature. Either bring it or buy it on site. Recommend you eat a banana or two for potassium to avoid cramps while walking.

CONSTITUTION GARDENS/VIETNAM MEMORIAL: The side streets off Constitution Ave have plenty of food trucks and carts. There is also a snack bar between the Korean War Memorial and Independence Ave.

ROUTE OF MARCH: Along the route to 8th and I Streets, before we pass the Capitol, there will be food trucks, especially next to the museums on Independence Ave.

MARINE BARRACKS: Those going directly to 8th and I Streets will find a variety of restaurants and shops conveniently located along the way to the "Oldest Post of the Corps" mostly on Penn Ave and on I Street.

A map from the Barracks Row Business Alliance web site http://www.barracksrow.org/map.html shows numerous restaurants along I Street from G Street down to the Marine Barracks and beyond.

STRONGLY SUGGEST NO CONSUMPTION OF “ADULT BEVERAGES” UNTIL AFTER COMPLETION OF DUTIES..

For those wishing to compile after action reports or renew friendships over food and drink, here are the FAST FOODS and RESTAURANTS along I Street (Name followed by house number, i.e., 417 = 417 I St SE)

Restaurants nearby acording to the Washington Post web site at http://eg.washingtonpost.com/search?type=grid&flavor_id=2&lat=388846&long=-769962&miles=.5&context=restaurants.


RESTROOMS

At Constitution Gardens, there are facilities at the Lincoln Memorial and at the Washington Memorial.

While going to 8th and I Streets, there are restrooms in the museums along the Independence Ave. The museums do not charge admission.

No known facilities at 8th and I Streets SE.

Recommend that you utilize restrooms whenever available to avoid the need later.
128 posted on 01/05/2003 8:00:05 PM PST by Doctor Raoul
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129 posted on 01/05/2003 8:05:40 PM PST by Ligeia
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To: Ligeia
Twelve days away bump.
130 posted on 01/06/2003 8:31:24 AM PST by 68 grunt
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To: Doctor Raoul
Thanks for the valuable info, Doc. Great stuff.
131 posted on 01/06/2003 8:35:30 AM PST by 68 grunt
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To: FreeTheHostages
So I can, when the going gets tough, rather reliably stand beside him!

As always I will gladly be your sword and buckler.

132 posted on 01/06/2003 3:45:23 PM PST by Jimmy Valentine's brother
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To: 68 grunt
YOu're welcome. I have one more post on assorted stuff.
133 posted on 01/06/2003 6:01:50 PM PST by Doctor Raoul
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To: grunt vet
Over here.
134 posted on 01/06/2003 9:35:09 PM PST by hellinahandcart
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To: hellinahandcart; All
Looks like we've cycled out of Breaking News; so... I'm bumpin' this thread, to try and keep it visible (for a few minutes at least, in latest posts) to any recently arriving Marines and others who may be interested in coming to DC for the Rally on January 18th.

Doctor Raoul has done a lot of work, compiling all kinds of travel, lodging, transport, food, etc., information for those hardy souls who want to do more than just sit at home and stew about the radical left...communists/marxists/socialists who are again coming to take over our nation's Capital city and the airwaves, while their true motives remain cloaked in secrecy.

It doesn't look like the major news media is going to do any work investigating the rotting roots of the so-called "anti-war movement", so it is our duty to make it known.

I'm praying for not-freezing weather, but no matter... I'll be there.

BTTT!

135 posted on 01/06/2003 10:45:19 PM PST by tgslTakoma
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To: tgslTakoma
I'll be there too. :)
136 posted on 01/06/2003 10:50:10 PM PST by hellinahandcart
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To: tgslTakoma
recently arriving Marines

Yes, I just found one on another thread. They may be having trouble finding this now that it's dropped off the sidebar.

137 posted on 01/06/2003 10:54:38 PM PST by hellinahandcart
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To: hellinahandcart; Angelwood
If it's cold enough, we'll all resemble the Michelin Man, with all our layers of clothes.

I wonder if the local constabulary would let us bring an empty oil drum so we can build a fire in it? Lots of Christmas trees along the curbs around here.

It's OK, Angelwood... I'm just kidding. I think.

138 posted on 01/06/2003 10:56:23 PM PST by tgslTakoma
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morning bump
139 posted on 01/07/2003 4:44:29 AM PST by hellinahandcart
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To: Doctor Raoul; Taxman; 68 grunt; Teacup; USMCVet; XtreMarine
OK, I'm planning on being there with Hubby and the kids. All this info is great.
Please recommend best course of arrival from Fredericksburg, VA. I'm thinking Metro because parking always sucks in DC. Unless you have some specific suggestions.
Am I correct in reading that the initial meeting place is the Wall?
Thanks for all your efforts!

BTTT

Semper Fidelis!
140 posted on 01/07/2003 7:30:50 AM PST by MudPuppy
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