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Eagan [MN] man makes 'Liberate Iraq' signs to counter antiwar ones
The Minneapolis Star Tribune ^
| 2/8/03
| Eric Black
Posted on 02/08/2003 5:22:07 AM PST by Gothmog
Edited on 04/13/2004 3:38:26 AM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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Signs reading "Liberate Iraq" may be appearing in Twin Cities yards and windows thanks to a retired soldier who was getting frustrated with the proliferation of "Say No To War With Iraq" signs.
Joe Repya, 57, of Eagan and his wife, Deb, were riding home from church a couple of Sundays ago thinking about how to respond to those "Say No" signs that have become popular with opponents of President Bush's Iraq policy. They decided to print 250 copies of their own sign. In addition to "Liberate Iraq," the sign encourages people to: "Support Our Troops, Call Your Congressperson!"
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posted on
02/08/2003 5:22:07 AM PST
by
Gothmog
To: Gothmog
bump and good job Col.
To: Gothmog
I hope he ordered more than 250 this time around. Those signs are going to fast.
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posted on
02/08/2003 5:28:50 AM PST
by
Catspaw
To: Gothmog
Someone should post a copy of those signs here.
To: Gothmog
To: martin_fierro
Thanks! SS freepers might have to make a sign for the interstate!
LIBERATE IRAQ
Support the Troops!
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posted on
02/08/2003 6:15:23 AM PST
by
SwinneySwitch
(LIBERATE IRAQ, SUPPORT THE TROOPS!)
To: SwinneySwitch
Maybe it's time to bring back the YELLOW ribbons we wore during the Gulf War.
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posted on
02/08/2003 6:23:38 AM PST
by
GailA
(stop PAROLING killers Throw Away the Keys http://keasl5227.tripod.com/)
To: freepersup; Dan from Michigan; photogirl; Wrigley; HailColumbia
bump
To: martin_fierro
Thanks for the photo. Great sign idea. I hope others do the same and Mr. Eagan and that they find a counter protest to attend using the sign.
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posted on
02/08/2003 6:38:04 AM PST
by
Angelwood
(Prayers and condolences to the friends and families of the Columbia Shuttle crew.)
To: Angelwood
I've alrady e-mailed Mr. Repya (FROM Eagan) and invited him to join us at FR. <|:)~
To: martin_fierro
Great! I hope he attends. Sorry for the typo -- went too fast and left out his name.
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posted on
02/08/2003 6:54:11 AM PST
by
Angelwood
(Prayers and condolences to the friends and families of the Columbia Shuttle crew.)
To: Gothmog
BTTT
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posted on
02/08/2003 6:58:15 AM PST
by
facedown
(Armed in the Heartland)
To: GailA; OperationFreedom
I still like the idea of showing up and having signs with big arrows pointing to the antiwar bunch saying "Friends of Terrorists" or the like.
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posted on
02/08/2003 7:01:38 AM PST
by
Terriergal
(Matthew 23:24 "You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. ")
To: Gothmog
Business was brisk, despite weather that was even more brisk.
Air temp -10.
I've read here that this sort of grassroots thing is going on in other parts of the country.
In the area I live in you can't swing a dead cat w/o hitting one of these anti war-give peace a chance-violence never solves anything dolts.
GOD GIVE ME PATIENCE!! (or a high power rifle, just kidding....I think)
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posted on
02/08/2003 7:26:32 AM PST
by
Valin
(Age and Deceit..beat youth and skill)
To: martin_fierro
I'd like to get some of these signs.
To: Angelwood
From Circlevision.org:
> 2.15
1:00 pm The World Says NO to War. Anti-war demonstrations and other activities will be held in cities around the world. In Minneapolis we will gather at Hennepin and Lagoon, Uptown in Minneapolis. Details coming. Initiated by the Iraq Peace Action Coalition.
> 2.17
Noon Protest and Rally at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Not One Dime in Cuts that Hurt Poor and Working People! Stop the Welfare Cut-Offs! Come to the State Capitol on Opening Day to send a strong message to lawmakers that there should be NO CUTS to programs for poor and working people. Demand that lawmakers stop the welfare cut-offs that are throwing Minnesota families into hunger and homelessness.
Background information: Minnesota is facing a $3 billion budget deficit. Meanwhile, Minnesota's poor families are in crisis. Since July 1st and EVERY MONTH SINCE THEN, hundreds of Minnesota families and children have been cut off survival assistance, because of the cruel 5 year life-time limit. They are being forced into hunger, homelessness and suffering. Join us to send a strong message to Minnesota lawmakers. THIS IS A CRITICAL YEAR, WHAT WITH THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTIONS LEAVING US with anti-poor and anti-immigrant politicians in the Governor's office and controlling the House. Demand that they stop the welfare cut-offs, and stop any cuts to poor and working people. Make the rich pay for their crisis! Don't balance the budget on the backs of the poor!
Info or to volunteer: Welfare Rights Committee & MN Welfare Rights Coalition - 612.822.8020
Get those signs ready guys.
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posted on
02/08/2003 10:24:45 AM PST
by
gore_sux
(and so does Clinton)
To: RaceBannon; Dutchy; nutmeg; sauropod
check out # 5
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posted on
02/08/2003 6:23:57 PM PST
by
Cacique
(Censored by Admin Moderator)
To: Cacique
Absolutely brilliant! Bravo Col. Repya!
Thanks for the ping, Cacique... we need signs like this for our rally.
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posted on
02/08/2003 6:56:26 PM PST
by
nutmeg
To: abner; Doctor Raoul
Check out #5
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posted on
02/08/2003 6:56:56 PM PST
by
nutmeg
To: firebrand; StarFan; stanz; Neets; evilC; Black Agnes; Oschisms; Nitro; Yehuda; ken5050; KLT; ...
ping!
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent ping list.
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posted on
02/08/2003 7:00:48 PM PST
by
nutmeg
(Liberate Iraq, Support Our Troops!)
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