ANNOUNCEMENT: D.C. CHAPTER COUNTER-PROTEST OF ANSWER ANTI-WAR MARCH 3/15/03

D.C. Chapter ^ | Wednesday, March 12, 2003 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic invites all FReepers and lurkers in good standing to join us this Saturday, March 15, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. as we hold a patriotic counter-protest of the so-called anti-war march being held by IAC-A.N.S.W.E.R. in Washington, D.C.

While professing to be against war and racism, the groups behind this march have strong overtones of anti-semitism and support communist governments that wage war on their own people and other nations.

The D.C. Chapter will be making a patriotic moral stand against the marchers' anti-Americanism and willful silence about the barbaric, terrorist regime of Saddam Hussein.

We will also be sending a message of support to our men and women in uniform fighting the war on terrorism overseas and on the home-front.

Survivors of Saddam's reign of terror, many of whom are American citizens, will join us to put the lie to those who claim that the Iraqi people do not want to be liberated and to speak out about Saddam's crimes against humanity.

When: Saturday, March 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: North sidewalk of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 15th Street and 9th Street.
Meet at 15th and Penn. at 1 p.m.

Bring: American and Gadsden flags (large and small), along with signs bearing messages supporting our troops, President Bush, America and the war on terror.

Weather: Mostly sunny, temps in the low 60s.

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

[dagnabbit]

See you tommorow. Gotta get some more use out of the Saddam get-up before he's dead/jailed and yesterday's news.

[appalachian_dweller]

please excuse me for yelling, but ....VERY WELL PUT!!! CLEAR THINKING...HOW REFRESHING!

I've never been to a counter-protest or even a protest, but it's time. I've got a flag. I'm there.

[FreeTheHostages]

I'm going to miss you guys. I'm running the live thread. You all may be rightfully amused to note I've actually lost my voice. *cough* Hold an American flag high for me, OK?

[ppaul]

[FreeTheHostages]

:) Welcome to Free Republic!

[MoscowMike]

Howdy

Why, thank you, you're too kind.

I also have never protested, but I too am there for a local support the troops rally this weekend.

Thanks again, have fun, let's compare notes after our first protests!

If I can escape from work long enough.

[FreeTheHostages]

Here's a time-honored wave file from way back when to listen to.

[FBD]

Celebrity Blacklist HERE. Find out whose movies and music to avoid, and also, who is on our side!

[appalachian_dweller]

>> If I can escape from work long enough. <<

Yea, I know what you mean. I have a software upgrade to oversee tomorrow morning before I head downtown.

[Joy Angela]

Mind if I share a few poster ideas?

And as always: The best "sign" is the US Flag! :)

(Best bet for maximum readability: Large White background, and Large BLACK letters/Max 7-9 words)

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God Bless
Our Troops
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We Ain't No Wimps
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Earth -- God's Country
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Saddam & Hitler
If not NOW, When??
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Save the Children
from Saddam's Hell
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MAN vs Beast
BUSH vs Saddam
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Send the Soldiers
Hide the Movie Stars
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Never Forget
9-11
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End the Torture
In IRAQ
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[Taxman]

And, I'm mighty glad to havem on our side!

[utvolsfan13]

It's not looking great for the West Potomac teenage republicans. For some reason, it seems like everyone all of a sudden has something to do on Saturday. I'm going to try to rally the troops so that we can have a showing but I'm not too optomistic at the moment. We haven't been very organized this week. A meeting was never called so the word never got out to everyone. I'll see what I can do for tomorrow and hopefully I'll see you all there!

[timestax]

bump

[kristinn]

Even if it's just you, that's fine. Hope you can make it.

[CounterCounterCulture]

D.C. Chapter ping!
Sunscreen and bottled water recommended.

Aw geez! Looks like we'll be cold and wet in San Francisco for our rally. But then the other side needs a long overdue shower so I shouldn't complain.

[tomkat]

game day bump ...

[kristinn]

Sun's out, it's above freezing, and there's no snow on the ground. Whoopee....

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

OK, OK quit kicking me I'm up!

I have my basic load of truth.

I'm ready to ROCK so LET'S ROLL!

[kristinn]

I'm scheduled for a live interview on Channel 4 between 9 and 10 a.m. from the Washington Monument. I so love getting up early on the weekends.

[nina0113]

Can't you just not even wait til all these anti-American termites have gone back to their hives?

I'm glad it will all be over before the weather gets really good.