Per assigned task, I talked with Col. North on the radio about 3:50 PM eastern time to promote the Patriots' Rally.
North was asking whether we should delay our attack on Iraq to wait for more UN action. I said that we had waited long enough, if not too long, already.
I said the delays had allowed the "anti-war" protestors too much time to organize. (I said that most of the demonstrators were actually anti-Bush & anti-American.)
I told North that the anti-war demonstrators make me angry & www.FreeRepublic.com is having the Patriots Rally at Sylvan Theatre on March 1 with Bob Dornan as keynote speaker. It is important that people support the troops & call friends in DC area to attend & check for local demonstrations on www.FreeRepublic.com.
As North was talking about the time frame for attack, my phone connection was cut off. Since North doesn't seem to be on the radio around here (DC area) & I couldn't get the online link to work, I couldn't hear the show except when waiting on the phone.
After the conversation, I sent him the below email with the full PR for the event.
[Email to North]:
Col. North,
It was an honor & pleasure to talk with you a few minutes back. (My phone connection apparently went out when you were talking.)
Below is detailed info about the Patriots' Rally to support the troops as mentioned to you. If you would be so kind as to mention this again on the air this week and/or list and link to it on your web page, we would be most appreciative.
Thank you for all your service to the greatest country on earth (and I don't mean France)!
BillF (from www.FreeRepublic.com)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Kathryn C. Wood D.C. Chapter of Free Republic
angelwood8@earthlink.net
PRESS RELEASE
ANNOUNCING
THE PATRIOTS RALLY FOR AMERICA IV
Saturday, March 1, 2003
11:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
The Sylvan Theater
Washington Monument Grounds
15th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C.
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Great news! GunsareOK was able to get on the Ken Hamblin show and talk about the rallies across the country and a bit about the Patriots Rally in DC on March 1.
Good job, guys. FReep On!
Fantastic BillF !! While I was working today, you guys have been busy. Now I gotta get into gear around here and hit some more emails to non-hostile radio stations.
I will be going to MCI Center with FTH on Thursday evening, and have another DC rally assignment tentatively set for Wednesday afternoon with a Loosianna friend.
Great job guys! Things are loooking good for Saturday.
Good work. North's audience has a lot of vets.
Well done! And great idea on the follow up email.