SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: PATRIOTS RALLY FOR AMERICA III, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2003 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

D.C. Chapter ^ | Friday, January 3, 2003 | Kristinn

[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!

[hellinahandcart]

oh goody, the thread is visible again. :-)

[Angelwood]

Hugs to you for your great posts regarding travel, transportation, and general info for the January 18 protest. When you pull this all together for a separate post, we need to put all your information on the DC Chapter website for future use.

Thanks for compiling this data for all the visitors who will be coming to DC.

[Hobsonphile]

My brother, FrustratedCitizen, and I will be there, provided my cell phone is fixed by then.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

I will copy and send this information out to everyone I know. God Bless..and THANKS!!!

[68 grunt]

Eleven day bump.

[KantianBurke]

flag bump

[fivetoes]

I am maintaining a list of links for Operation Infinite Freep (Know Your Enemy) . I am doing this mainly for my own sanity because it is nice to have them all in the same place. The list will include both good guys and gals (US) and them. I would like for our side to be folks actively involved in Operation Infinite Freep. As it stands now, aside from VFW post 1781 in Ft. Collins and some VCR folks, it is all FreeRepublic people. If I am mistaken please let me know and I will update the list. There are many more links to them, but that never stopped Chesty Puller.

Here is the link. protestwebsites. You can bookmark it so that you have only the links.

If you think of any links that should be added email me.

Us
Free Republic
Operation Infinite Freep
USO Canteen FReeper Style

Veterans for Constitutional Restoration

Here is a list of websites for you all to surf and find your own peace-niks to FReep!!

Anti War Sites
War Resisters League
War Resisters' International
International A.N.S.W.E.R.
peace.protest.net
Antiwar.com
Citizens For Legitimate Government
The Nation
Why War
Nonviolence.Org
Voices in the Wilderness
Peaceful Tomorrows
Global Exchange
UnitedForPeace
Pax Christi USA
Pax Christi International
StopWorldWar3.com
Earth To Bush
The Ruckus Society
Women in Black
Coalition Of Women For Peace

Local Anti War Sites
Fresno Center for Nonviolence
Fort Collins Peace and Justice (Colorado)
Louisville Peace Web (Kentucky)

Targeting Youth
National Youth and Student Peace Coalition
The Student Peace Action Network

Organizations and Political Parties
International Socialist Organization
Workers World
Communist Party USA
Abolish the Bank

If it is not listed above, you may look here.
Jay's Leftist and 'Progressive' Internet Resources Directory
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
NoBloodForOil.org

Thanks to Trteamer for supplying the web addresses.

[68 grunt]

Thanks for the bump and back atcha.

I've been, along with some bro's, trying to keep this alive. It surprises me how many people really don't read the call. It doesn't advocate violence, it doesn't try to stiffle anyone, it simply begs to protect somethings we hold dear. I do not speak for my fallen brothers, and I dang sure don't want anyone else to do so.

[Angelwood]

Bump -- working on the permit for Constitution Gardens. Don't forget the planning meeting at Kristinn's apartment on 1/11/03 at 2 p.m.

[Ligeia]

Back at you...

[68 grunt]

Thanks.

Ten days away bump!

FR is really showing its class in this. Thanks to all of you.

[devildogO341]

I will try to be there, however just been informed I'm shipping out next month to the Gulf. Need to get something squared away prior to leaving. Best wishes to all fellow PATRIOTS
Semper Fidelis

[tgslTakoma]

Would you please stop it with the weather woes, OK?

It's winter, for Pete's sake. It's cold in winter. It even snows sometimes in winter. Everybody who takes the time out of their busy schedules to be here, everybody who sacrifices their (summer) vacation time to be here will be dressed warmly. I may even bring along some U-Haul blankets and we can all dress in DC-park-homeless-camo.

We'll figure out a way to stay warm. Hell, we're only doing it for a few hours. American soldiers have been doing it for days and weeks and months at a time throughout our history - for us! It's the absolute very least that I can do - to stand up for them against the anti-American leaders of the so-called anti-war movement for a few cold hours.

P.S. I'll save a blanket for you, just to prove I don't hold a grudge over your weather reports. :-)

[Doctor Raoul]

Looking back over 4 years of FReeping in DC, we've been very fortunate weatherwise. Thanks God.

[DarthRaven]

Will it be costumes or trenchcoats? If costumes, can I don my mask and carry my light-saber in DC?

[3D-JOY]

Hi there,

I am trying to schedule my visit for longer and to be with you that day!

Weather woes? Silly! When we are together it is never cold...we have our friends to keep us warm!

[kristinn]

No costumes, maybe some face paint.

[kristinn]

You'll be in our prayers. We hope to be able to see you before you ship out.

[kristinn]

Thanks for the forecast. We're prepared for all kinds of weather--even a blizzard! No sunshine patriots here.