2/16 San Francisco FReeper Counter-Protest!

2/2/03 | SeenTheLight

[SeenTheLight]

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE 2/16, SAN FRANCISCO FReeper COUNTER-PROTEST!

THE PEACENIKS WILL BE IN FULL FORCE, STARTING AT JUSTIN HERMAN PLAZA AND MARCHING TO THE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, WHERE WE'LL BE THERE TO WELCOME THEM WITH OPEN ARMS!

THIS IS THE ANTI-AMERICA MARCHERS ITINERARY:

Sunday, February 16 March and Rally in San Francisco

11 AM Gather at Justin Herman Plaza

1 PM March to Civic Center

2 PM Rally at Civic Center

FOR MORE INFO ON THEIR PLANS, CLICK HERE

OUR PLANS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

DATE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH

TIME: 1PM

PLACE: CITY HALL STEPS (FACING THE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA)

BRING ALONG YOUR SIGNS, FLAGS AND PLENTY OF ATTITUDE!

[davidtalker]

Yes. Freep Pete Stark 2/22. Check his website for times and locations. I saw where he said, I'm glad we don't have these right wing groups in my District". A Freep could be a rude awakening.

[FreeTheHostages]

"Man, I would love to participate in this, but saddly I live in the Mountains of Virginia...it's a bit of a drive, but I will be in prayer for you all, and that it goes well, anyone know of any counter-protests scheduled for Washington DC?"

We're going to NYC on 2/15 as part of a Nationwide Freep of peaceniks on that day. Houston and others will be Freeping that weekend. Join us if you can! Check out the New York thread -- you can find out about them all by clicking on the link to "operation infinite freep" on the front page of this Free Republic website.

If you can't make it to NYC this time, generally the DC chapter will be doing things in DC and you're always most welcome to join us! Anyone who follows the rules is!

[pbear8]

Brian Sussman is on KSFO and just mentioned the Free Republic counter-protest for patriots.

[Drango]

Cool...I emailed Brian and a bunch of other people a Flyer. Wore my fingers out!

We still need lot's of people to CALL the on-air talent. Radio will reach an audience other than just us FReepers.

[comwatch]

Blue....

Prayers are much appreciated. Like you, there have been many times I wished I could be at an event to support our folks... but the demands of work often get in the way (like today, running home for a coffee break, lol)

You can help us spread the word...

One way is to get our Support the Commander in Chief Petition out to as many folks as you can, via e-mail or Freepmail. Post in other forums too. Our website has the form and the reasons to sign. We're about half way to our goal of 250,000 by the end of March. See: http://www.patriotwatch.com/GWB-CIC.htm

Remind folks we're doing Talk Radio tonight with Mark Williams and they can listen live online, join in the chat roomand share ideas and suggestions. Mark drops in and chats during the show as does his screener, Kendall. Feel free to pass that link along as well. See: http://groups.msn.com/MarkTalkcomFreeSwim

Many times, it's the folks like you behind the scenes that make other's events more successful. For sure, come Saturday and Sunday, you now have some direct contact to hears the action as it happens on David's show and from reports that will be up here.

I best get my butt back to work... Cioa

Dave

[comwatch]

Way to go
DURANGO...

That's exactly what I mean about the importance of the "backroom" behind-the-scenes kind of work that's needed. Thanks so much!

Dave

[Rodney Dangerfield]

How about "Drop Bombs, Not Acid"

[Dengar01]

I'm being forced (grade participation) by my English professor to go to a Anti War Protest on Campus. I'm going to wear my God Bless America Shirt, my Michael Savage Hat. And I might bring some signs any suggestions?

[American Preservative]

Hey "Peaceniks:"
AN AMERICAN SOLDIER
SAVED YOUR WHINEY HINEYS TODAY!

FReep on Dengar01!

[Dengar01]

Yeah, I asked the professor "what if we're for the war". She told me that I should be openminded to other views. I rolled my eyes but I'd say around five other people also said they supported the war and not one peacenick goof said a word. Eitherway I'll go to their stupid rally on Wednesday but they'll get more than they bargained for with me.

I told my sister to be around Wednesday so she can bail me out of jail if I get into a fight with the "pacifists". Seriously, if one of the limp wristed freaks comes at me they're going down.

Another sign idea that I got from Michael Savage. "Weather Forecast in Baghdad, 4000 Degrees and Cloudy".

But I think a "God Bless President Bush" sign will be the best. Most of them are just protesting because they hate the President. I'm p'd off that I don't have a Bush/Cheney shirt I would gladly wear that.

[SeenTheLight]

HI Dengar01,

That kind of forced indoctrination in our schools and universities really burns me up! Where's the ACLU when you actually need them? Having said that, you sound like you've got the right attitude. (In similar fashion, I might wear my NRA cap to the counter-protest this weekend!) I would try and avoid getting too worked up though, not that it's easy. But the satisfaction of seeing the crazed libs froth at the mouth, while you remain completely calm, cannot be overstated!

As for signs, the "Free Iraq" or "Liberate Iraq" ones tend to confound the lefties, because theoretically, they should be for that.

Good luck and give 'em hell!

STL

[mykdsmom]

See posts # 20 and #26 on this thread.

I spent a long time searching out possible protest poster ideas for our NC Patriot Rally.

Good luck out there in the west, FReep on!

MKM

[ppaul]

Get ahold of your county Republican Party Chairman and get the word out to all of the precinct committee officers (PCO's). They'll help get out a lot of folks who don't ordinarily cuise this website, but who are itchin' to show their support for the Prez and the troops.
Go for it!

[ppaul]

Stop the War on Iraq! Mass March and Rally
Sunday, February 16th 2003 11 AM
San Francisco, California

Join Bay Area United Against War, Not In Our Name, International ANSWER and United for Peace and Justice to say Stop the War Against Iraq! In solidarity with people all over the world who oppose a war against Iraq, we will gather at 11 AM at Justin Herman Plaza and march at 1 PM for a 2 PM rally at Civic Center. We welcome the participation of all. We can and must unite with one voice to stop this tragic war!

Here's what you can do:

*Help us build for the next mass anti-war march and rally on Sunday, February 16th!

We encourage you to come by the office, 2017 Mission St. (@16th) to help make calls - we are calling thousands of people throughout the Bay Area - and pick up some flyers to distribute on your commute, at work or school, and in your community. In addition, if you have internet access at home, we could use help with the unitedforpeace.org website.

*Volunteer on Sunday, February 16th!

We need volunteers to help with security, logistics, flyering, tabling, and ensuring that everyone has a great time! Please join with us on this important day to help make it as efficient and inviting as possible. To sign up, please contact Maddy Bassi at 415-575-5555 or peace@globalexchange.org.

We also wanted to let you know of some of the meeting points for the labor, faith, women, people of color and student & youth contingent marches:

Labor Contingent: Assemble with Labor for Peace and Justice at the intersection of Spear St. & Folsom (Three blocks south of Market). Please bring signs or banners from your organization, loved ones and co-workers.

Interfaith Contingent: 11AM Gather at Civic Center for an interfaith Service. Please bring others from your place of worship, loved ones and materials to express you desire for peace.

Women Contingent: 10AM Join with the Code Pink women's cluster and the Pagan Cluster, at 10 AM at Montgomery and Market St.

Women and People of Color Contingent: 10AM Assemble at Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St. between 3rd and 4th. For more information, please call 410 444 2700 x304.

Environmentalist Contingent: It is being planned, please contact us for the location! (415) 575-5555 or peace@globalexchange.org

Student & Youth Contingent: Student and Youth pre-march SPEAK OUT and Contingent

Where: Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street (corner of First Street)
When: Speak Out begins at 11am, SUNDAY, February 16
How: Get off at Embarcadero BART (Mission St. is 1 block South of Market
St.)
Who: All Bay Area students! Campus Anti-War Network (CAN), Not In Our Name
Student and Youth Project, International ANSWER Student and Youth, United for Peace and Justice Student and Youth and YOUR SCHOOL!
Why: Show Bush that Students are ORGANIZED and ANTI-WAR!

For more information, please contact Campus Anti-War Network at Feb16Students@aol.com or 510-333-4604.

* If the War on Iraq Escalates - We Must Be Ready!
San Francisco Emergency Response Actions

5:00 pm, Day of the Attack: Rally and March, meet at Powell and Market Streets

7:00 am, Morning of the Next Business Day: Nonviolent direct action to stop the war! Meet at the south side of Market and Main Street, near the Embarcadero BART.

Attend the next Spokes Council Meeting, Monday, February 10th, to help plan our emergency response actions if the war escalates. (New College 777 Valencia)




Location: 11:00 am: Assemble Embarcadero and Market 2:00 pm March to and Rally at Civic Center San Francisco California
Contact: United for Peace and Justice info@unitedforpeace.org 415-575-5555
Sponsored By: San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO, Middle East Children's Alliance, Vanguard Public Foundation & Vanguard Alliance, Father Bill O'Donnell-St. Joseph the Worker Church, Lynne Stewart-attorney, Marin Peace and Justice Center, Senior Action Network, East Bay Coaltion to Stop the Sanctions on Iraq, Freedom Socialist Party, Radical Women, Labor Committee for Peace and Justice, Northern California Interreligious Conference, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Peace and Freedom Party, Interfaith Witness for Peace in the Middle East , Socialsit Action, International Socialist Organization, Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, Out Against War, Socialist View Point / Socialist Worker Organization, El Nuevo Topo Collective, A Jewish Voice for Peace, Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, Peace Action of San Mateo County, Bay Area Progressive Forum, Ed Rosario-Vice President of GCIO Local 4N, Open World Conference Continuations Committee, International Liaison Committee, Medea Benjamin-Global Exchange Founder, Socialist Organizer, David Walters-Shop Stewart IBEW Local 1245, Golden Gate Labor Party, Jeff Macler and Laura Herrera-Co Chairs of Mobilization to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal

[Drango]

Pagan Cluster

??? Where are the naked ladies meeting?

[Boxsford]

It's a little long for a sign but it is great! One of the best ones yet.

[Boxsford]

Just read your profile page. Incredible story you have there. Thanks for sharing it. If it happened to you imagine how many others as well!

[SeenTheLight]

Will do. I'm going to contact Mike DeNunzio (who had a letter to the editor in today's Chron) and I've also contacted some of my colleagues at ChronWatch who are active in the SF Republican Party.

[SeenTheLight]

Thanks. I'm definitely not alone in being an ex-lefty, both here on the FReep and elsewhere. Yes, there is hope!

[SeenTheLight]

Hey folks,

More media outreach to report. I just did an interview over the phone with a reporter from the San Jose Mercury News! She was referred to me by Jim Robinson and she's going to do a story about counter-protests across the state this weekend. I'll post the link as soon as it comes out.

Now, time to contact the SF Repubs!

STL