SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - Patriots Rally for America IV - Saturday, March 1, 2003, Washington, D.C.

DC Chapter of Free Republic ^ | February 18, 2003 | Angelwood and Kristinn

[Angelwood]

This is important. Drop what you’re doing. Pack the car, get on a plane, a train, a bus or start walking. Our troops need your support right now! They’re laying it on the line for us overseas and all they are seeing in the media is hundreds of thousands of anti-war/anti-American demonstrators marching in our streets.

As evidenced by this article Anti-war Protests Anger U.S. Troops Inside Kuwait those demonstrations are starting to affect morale. You can do something about that, but it will take time, effort and sacrifice -- a modest sacrifice compared to our men and women in uniform waiting for the the word to take out Saddam and his tyrannical terrorist regime.

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic urges all FReepers and lurkers in good standing, as well as their friends and families, veterans and their friends and families and all others who want to stand up for America and support our troops to join us in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 1, 2003 for the Patriots Rally for America IV from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m at the outdoor Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument.

As the United States prepares to take the next step in the war on terrorism with probable action in Iraq, it is imperative that we get out and show support for our troops, our Commander-in-Chief and all that’s good about America.

Our troops are there to give their lives if necessary in order to prevent another 9-11 from happening to us. Now more than ever, they need to see your support back home. Please don’t let them down.

We are asking you to bring large American and Gadsden flags. Also, signs bearing messages supporting America, our troops, our Commander-in-Chief and the war on terrorism.

That same day, anti-American leftists will be holding an "anti-war" rally and march in D.C. The "anti-war" rally, organized by IAC-A.N.S.W.E.R. , a front group for the communist World Workers Party, will be held on the Mall near the Capitol Building between 3rd Street and 7th Street, N.W. The organizers have permitted other sites as staging areas for many in their group to assemble and then march to the main event. Some of these staging areas include: Constitution Gardens by the Vietnam War Memorial, the Northeast quadrant of the Washington Monument, and Freedom Plaza at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Another group has plans to assemble in the DuPont Circle area and march to Constitution Avenue, N.W. between 17th and 23rd Streets.

We do not expect any trouble from those groups. Law enforcement officers will be everywhere to keep the peace and ensure that everyone’s rights are respected.

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

When: Saturday, March 1, 2003 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., rain or shine.

Where: The Sylvan Theater, located on the south side of the Washington Monument grounds at Independence Avenue and 15th Street, S.W.

[rface]

what airport would be the best place for me to fly to? Baltimore? Richmond? D.C.? I'll rent a car and drive in -

If the bombs start dropping before this - then I am obligated to secure things closer to home.

[Republic]

We'll have to try to join you at the White House on Friday (at least during lunch.)

I would be in FReeper heaven! LOL

[yonif]

Is there a flyer?

[Angelwood]

We are working on the flyer and it should be ready tomorrow. Please check back then. Thanks for asking.

[kristinn]

Me, too!

[rface]

round trip:
Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore (BWI)
leave Feb. 28 return March 2
round trip $179

[RandallFlagg]

I called The G. Gordon Liddy Show this morning and informed them and the listening audience about the rally. I hope it helps. Perhaps someone could call Hannity, Limbaugh or Savage. Better yet, try to call Fox-n-Friends.

[Ligeia]

I called The G. Gordon Liddy Show this morning and informed them and the listening audience about the rally. I hope it helps. Perhaps someone could call Hannity, Limbaugh or Savage. Better yet, try to call Fox-n-Friends.

It was YOU! Thank you!!

Who is the FReeper on G. Gordon's Show Talking about the Patriots' Rally? Thank you!!!!

[Angelwood]

Thank you for alerting G. Gordon's listening audience to the Patriots Rally and Free Republic. According to Ligeia, you did a great job!

[RandallFlagg]

Jeez! Someone WAS listening! Thanks.

[Ligeia]

Why, certainly. As Angelwood's tagline says, "freepers are everywhere!"

[RandallFlagg]

I think that we'll break the 100,000 FReeper mark this week!

[mass55th]

I live in Central New York and we've had about 10 feet of snow already this winter. Since I have to drive and work in this stuff everyday, I'd like to hope that if I drove the 8 hours down to D.C. to join in the rally, that the roads between here and there would at least be clear. Route 81 can be a b*tch during a storm. Been there, done that too many times to mention.

[tgslTakoma]

This one's for you, devildog.

We owe you a big party when you get back.

Godspeed you all!

Semper Fi

[tgslTakoma]

I hope by then that either our road crews will have this mess cleaned up, or Mother Nature will. By March 1 around here, snow shouldn't be an issue. A weather report will be posted closer to the rally date. For now, expect the ground to be cold, maybe a little mushy... am praying for sunshine.

[Badray]

"I haven't heard anything from any lawyers."

Gulldern fraversnatchen lawyers. It's so hard to get a good one anymore. It's bad enough when the defendent changes her name and hair color, but when your attorney goes AWOL it really sucks. LOL

As it turns out, the only middle finger was bruised and a little sore for a few days so all I had to do was restrict my one finger salutes for the few days and everything was just fine. Thanks for asking. Besides, it made for a fun little story because I was sober when it happened.

[Badray]

I really want to make it down there to be with you good folks and I'm trying to work it out.

[W04Man]

I'm making my signs... checking them twice... gonna find out whose with us or NOT...... Patriots Rally is Coming to Town.

[W04Man]

Here is a MAP OF THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT AREA:
Showing the Sylvan Theater area: