TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS - March 1, 2003 in Washington, DC and Across the USA !!

self | February 17, 2003 | tgsltakoma

[tgslTakoma]

This past weekend I was thrilled to read the accounts here on FR of all the rallies, large and small, that my hardy fellow FReepers organized or participated in across the country.

It was a great effort and you made a difference.

At a bare minimum, these "Support Our Troops" rallies gave a morale boost to law enforcement officers on the scene and to our fellow citizens who came in contact with us. While the rallies were not the main story, our message was picked up and reported on in various media outlets, letting families of servicemembers know that patriotic Americans are making their voices heard above the din of the so-called "anti-war" protesters.

The leftist organizations are drawing on a forty-year head start of demonstrating and poisoning the minds of young people with anti-Americanism, hence their ability to bring out large crowds without much effort.

While their success in changing the viewpoints of rational people and the adults in the White House about defending America from terrorists and rogue regimes with weapons of mass destruction is doubtful, they are giving aid and comfort to our enemies and giving them great fodder for propaganda.

I recognize public protesting is not a full-time calling for conservatives. Most of us have families, jobs, studies and other productive things in our lives that we'd rather do on the weekends than go stand outside and hold a sign. However, when the issue is of critical importance we do come out in large numbers--impeachment, the Gore Wars, gun rights and pro-life marches for example.

I believe that this is one of those critical moments when we need to take to the streets.

FReepers have been doing a good job getting out and countering the leftists. Now we need to wage a campaign to convince our fellow patriotic citizens to join us in public demonstrations of support for our troops and the efforts to rid Saddam Hussein's regime of WMD and the Iraqi people of Saddam Hussein.

Freepers who belong to veterans groups, church groups, gun-rights groups, PTAs, home-school groups, colleges, high schools, unions, book clubs, quilting circles, etc., can help to spread the word by actively communicating the need to take it to the streets, and guiding these folks to the rallies that FReepers are organizing.

It is imperative that the anti-American left does not go unanswered like they were during Vietnam. Many FReeper veterans of that era can testify to the destructive influence that the left had back then at home and abroad. Our soldiers were abused at home and their enemy on the battlefield was emboldened. We must not allow that to happen again.

On Saturday, March 1st, the DC Chapter of Free Republic will be holding The Patriots Rally for America IV, from 11am until 3pm on the grounds of the Washington Monument. We have a permit for the Sylvan Theater, which is an excellent venue as it has a professional covered outdoor stage and a large field that can hold thousands of people.

We are asking our fellow FReepers to make the sacrifice of time and effort to come to our nation's capital that day to send a message of support to our troops and a message of resolve to our enemies abroad (and on the homefront.)

In addition to being there, any assistance you can provide - such as: distributing flyers, calling talk radio shows, contacting your local media, informing your families, friends, co-workers and email chains - will help immensely.

Members of the DC Chapter will be doing all we can here, but we need your help.

We have already received commitments from several speakers and are working with local College Republican groups and others to get the word out here.

If you are in the DC area and would like to help please contact me, Angelwood or Kristinn.

We will be making a formal announcement about the rally soon.

[tgslTakoma]

That's typical behavior of the leftists. They can't stand to see peaceful Americans speaking out in support of our freedom and our troops.

They are the hate-America crowd. Too bad they can't put their money where their foul mouths are - and take a swim to Cuba.

Their goal in infiltrating and/or disrupting our "Support the troops" rallies is to frighten us into silence, because they know the majority of Americans support our side. If they can silence us, they can give patriotic Americans in the rest of the USA the false impression that nobody else supports America in the war on terror.

DUers and others of their inbred clan are worthless pimples on the backside of America. And you can tell them I said so. If they want to debate that point, they'll have to do it elsewhere than at the rally we are permitted to hold. They will be removed from the premises very quickly and expertly by the law enforcement officers on the scene, who will be there to assure that our rights are not infringed.

[CyberCowboy777]

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[Mudboy Slim]

"They are the hate-America crowd."

It's futile to argue otherwise, IMHO...MUD

[CyberCowboy777]

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[NYC GOP Chick]

Flattery will get you everywhere! :D

[W04Man]

We're planning to be at "The Patriots Rally for America IV"

http://W-04.com

[tgslTakoma]

I respectfully disagree. I've been out on the streets and I have seen firsthand the positive effect we have on the general public. I have gotten countless unsolicited and very hearty expressions of gratitude for having stood up for America.

It is worth the effort, even if our numbers are small at times.

Evil will triumph if good men and women do nothing.(para.)

[Mudboy Slim]

"Shan't Git Fooled Again"
(To be sung to The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again")

We'll enlighten all we meet...
For our children, we shall FReep...
Truth and Morals that we worship shall live on!!
'Tis Clinton who spurs us on...
Lib'ral Judgement is all Wrong...
Medyuh LIES, but the Sheeple shall catch on!!

We'll re-enforce Nation's Ol' Constitution...
Devolve Power...The Great Devolution...
Laugh and sing and take Slick Willie down!!
Listen to what Limbaugh's sayin'...
Gotta do more than pray!!
Folks, we'll rise to our feet and sing...
"We shan't git fooled again!!!"...No NO!!

We'll raise our voice for our Country with pride...
Ain't gonna listen to Left's Med'yuh jive!!
We'll wake all the Sheeple and smite all Left's spies!!
Folks, you know that the Chi-Com spies always lie...don'tcha?!!

(Kewl synthesizer/guitar combo...maybe a li'l MUD on harp...LOL!!)

YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

FReepers, hit the streets...educate everyone you meet...
Lib'rals' "programs" we'll erase...by and by!!
And the SLAUGHTER of the Left...means momentum for what's Right...
Sheeples' fears shall melt away before our sight!!

Right'll re-enforce our Ol' Constitution...
Reject Lib'rals' Socialist solutions!!
Smile and grin at the change all around...)8^D!!
Pick up my ol' harp and sing...ain't like yesterday...
Folks, we'll take to streets and scream...
FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!

Meet the new boss...his name is DUBYUH!!

Mudboy Slim


16 posted on 09/11/2002

[tgslTakoma]

Thank you !!

[Republic]

Is there an area for those who support our troops to congregate? Do we have any permits?

[Taxman]

Let's Roll!

'Pod: I'm gonna need my "mock hippie" necklace back before we assemble at the Theater.

[W04Man]

We have a permit for the Sylvan Theater, see above.

I've posted a link with a map on http://w-04.com

[Angelwood]

The DC Chapter has applied for a permit for the Sylvan Theater on the south side of the Washington Monument grounds for Patriots Rally for America IV. We have several speakers already on board and plans are in the works. No porta-potty duty because there are permanent restroom facilities behind the stage and another restroom near the Washington Monument. What we need now are people to come out and stand up for the troops and America. The announcement of the rally will be posted tomorrow.


Republic, this area is very large and will be perfectly safe with the Park Police on duty.

[NYC GOP Chick]

You are the very best! :D

[Angelwood]

Thanks for the map of the area. See you on March 1.

[Republic]

I am going to try to come and will attempt to find riders. Will we be permitted to march? I also feel the yearning to stand outside the White House once again with a sign supporting our troops and President. Are people alone, and not en mass still permitted to do this?

[Republic]

Got the map-thanks. Is the theatre a permanent outdoor or indoor venue?

[AGreatPer]

Thank you for the map WO4Man. I had no clue where this Sylvan Theatre was. It is exactly opposite where II was held. Got it now and thanks.

[AGreatPer]

"I also feel the yearning to stand outside the White House once again with a sign supporting our troops and President"

Groups of 25 or less in front of the WH are no problem. I'm with ya if I can make it.

Sign? SUPPORT OUR TROOPS..............SUPPORT PRESIDENT BUSH.

I have a delima; to go to N Trulock's book signing or March 1st. Can't afford both.