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Corner of 49th St., 2nd Av. in Manhattan, NY (1pm Saturday 3/22) There has been quite a bit of recent response to this. Let this serve as a reminder. There is a plan for another pro-war rally scheduled for Saturday as well, close-by, so the plan would be to eventually hook up with them. The true "peace-protestors" are those who recognize the necessity to eliminate any threat that jeopardizes the foundation of American freedom; Real "peace-protestors" strongly support those who risk their lives for the maintenance of peace in America and throughout the world. Join together for a celebration of...

AJC Supports U.S.-led Action Against Iraqi Tyranny March 19, 2003 -  NEW YORK -- In a letter to President Bush delivered to the White House tonight, the American Jewish Committee expressed full support for the U.S. military action "to vanquish tyranny and terror in Iraq." "We stand with our nation, on whose leadership the future of a world at peace depends," wrote American Jewish Committee President Harold Tanner and Executive Director David A. Harris.The full text of the AJC letter to President Bush follows:"As American forces and those of our allies go into battle to vanquish tyranny and terror in Iraq,...

WASHINGTON, March 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) released the following statement tonight regarding the liberation of Iraq: "During the twelve years since Saddam Hussein agreed to carry out the United Nations resolutions, his regime has systematically brutalized the Iraqi people," DeLay said. "We will never know how many faceless victims have screamed out their last words to the uncaring ears of Saddam's torturers. "There is no negotiating with a man like this. There is no safe path to accommodate his ambitions. Our only responsible option was to confront this threat before more Americans die. He...

Beginning today at approximately 4:30 p.m. the Harris County Republican Party will have yard signs available that read: "We support President Bush and our Troops" We will also have stakes available so the signs can be put in yards with ease. Initially we will have a very limited number available, but we plan to continue printing until we meet demand or materials run out. Each sign will cost $1 and the optional stake will cost $1. This nominal fee will allow us to print as many as we need. Neither the printer nor the party will make any money off...

DEREK BURNEY, CEO OF CAE INC., IN MONTREAL YESTERDAY: "I'd much have preferred to see Canada among President George W. Bush's 'coalition of the willing,' standing firmly with the U.S., the U.K. and Australia." MONTREAL - Canada has made a grave mistake by refusing to join a U.S.-led war against Saddam Hussein and his regime in Iraq, Derek Burney, the head of a major defence contractor and former Canadian ambassador to Washington, said yesterday. He said Prime Minister Jean Chrétien maintained a posture of "studied ambivalence" for months on Canada's role before finally announcing on Monday the government's decision...

Attention all FReepers! A group calling themselves "The 9-11 Coalition for Just and Peaceful Initiatives" is planning an anti-war protest in downtown Wilmington, DE. The are going to protest at the Federal Building on King St. Their goal is to block the entrance to the building and disrupt government activity. Their protest is scheduled to begin the first work day after the beginning of the war in Iraq. As such, I would like to get as many people out there as possible to launch a Rally for America in order to show support for our President and our troops in...

Here’s a way to send a message of encouragement to our Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard personnel serving worldwide, in the Iraq theater and here at home. Click on "Comment on this story" on this page and type in your message. We will compile the messages in a daily running file for our troops to read. We already have a number of troops reading our Web site for news of home and of the war. If you know of someone serving, you could direct him or her to our site to read the messages. Most military...

Real quick and brief here. The local office of my company is looking for a way to support our troops overseas (better late than never). I know there's a lot of threads here regarding that, but I don't have a whole lot of time here at the office to search through them - in fact, I've got permission to be on here for just a couple minutes to put this request up. If those of y'all out there who have the time could post the links on here for supporting our troops in a direct way (care packages, e-mail links...

<p>A patriotic group of "real Americans" has launched War.us a Web site devoted to supporting U.S. troops in time of battle.</p> <p>The site is described as a "counterbalance to the multitude of well-funded, anti-American, anti-war efforts now permeating the internet. War.us offers citizens a place to sign petitions and polls, read breaking news and commentary, and to find like-minded citizens through interactive links — all in support of our troops."</p>

SECRETARY of State Colin Powell has said 45 nations are backing the United States in the coalition that may soon go to war with Iraq. Powell: we are not alone Powell said 30 of those countries - who had offered troops, overflight rights, logistical support and assistance and Iraqi reconstruction projects - were willing to be named publicly, while 15 preferred to remain anonymous for the present. "Thirty nations have publicly said they can be included," he said in a State Department interview with international news agencies. The 15 others "will be known in due course". The department later released...

"Saddam Hussein, if he doesn't leave the country, will make his final mistake." President Bush (CBS) Thirty nations have joined with the United States in a "coalition of the willing" to bring down Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and another 15 quietly have promised their support, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday. At the same time, Powell said Saddam so far had rejected President Bush's demand that he leave Iraq, but that a number of countries were still trying to persuade the Iraqi president to go into exile. ] "He has essentially dismissed the message," Powell said. Mr. Bush gave...

Continuation of our rally every Sat and Sun. Brea and Imperial Hwy. Last week we folded into the Costa Mesa rally. But it rained and rained and rained. I was soaked to the bone and my wife caught a cold We will return to Brea this week until farther notice. Sat and Sun 10:00 AM to whenever. We have extra signs, however, your own signs looks better. Join us. We have people that come from Riverside, Long Beach, El Segundo and Canyon Country. Newbie to FR , still learning how to navigate this site. Aquakat SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With America's troops on the verge of war, a grassroots coalition representing hundreds of thousands of citizens today placed a Billboard adjacent to the site of the Academy Awards urging Hollywood to "Get The Picture" that America supports the action in Iraq... In Time of War, Billboard Urges Hollywood to 'Get The Picture'To: National Desk Contact: Ron De Jong of Grassfire.net, 757-673-3733 or 515-387-1105; e-mail: media@grassfire.net

Support for Bush, War Grows Americans have rallied strongly around President Bush and accepted his call for war with Iraq as the only practical way to remove Saddam Hussein and end the threat posed by his weapons of mass destruction, according to a Washington Post-ABC News Poll conducted last night. Seven in 10 said they supported Bush's televised call to go to war without the blessing of the United Nations unless Saddam Hussein and his sons leave Iraq within 48 hours. An equally large majority believe that Bush has done enough to win support from other nations. snip And an...

JACKSON TWP. — It’s about time. Even with his son in lockdown in his barracks in Germany, Lou Poncel said Monday night he supports the war the United States is about to begin. “It’s kind of scary,” he said. “But it’s something I think we have to do. It’s time.” Poncel of Canton, his wife, Lisa, and others at Panini’s Bar & Grill on Dressler Road in Belden Village paused from a St. Patrick’s Day celebration to listen closely to President George W. Bush’s speech. The sound of applause and riotous whistles filled the room following the close of Bush’s...

<p>WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As the United States moved closer to war Monday, politicians from both parties lined up behind the president as he issued a 48-hour deadline for Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to leave power or face military action.</p> <p>Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, who earlier in the day had lashed out at President Bush, saying he had "failed so miserably" at diplomacy in the crisis with Iraq that the United States now stands on the brink of war, issued a statement after Bush's televised address assuring the president of congressional unity.</p>

Support our Troops We ask all Americans, for or against US policy on Iraq, to remember and support the men and women of our armed forces. We have matured enough as a nation to separate our politics from our troops. efreedomnews.com

Here is a project that we have started in central (Erath & Hamilton Counties) Texas. You may wish to join with your county to carry this nationwide.Several local individuals have started a project to provide “care packages” to members of the Armed Services who are deployed to forward areas in the Persian Gulf. Although all basic needs are furnished by the military and the PXs provide many additional items, there are items that can make life in the forward areas more enjoyable that are not readily available. These are the items most requested by Marines in the desert: Foot powderAA...

Pundits have become absorbed of late by the prospects of war, and the political consequences of any action that might happen in Iraq. Who will lead, who will have the oil, who will hate us in the aftermath. All are good questions, of course, and worthy of some time. But this weekend is different and special. This weekend, by all accounts, may be the last weekend that our troops will spend in peace for a while, and this weekend ought to be about recognizing them, and thanking them, for their service. While the usual accumulation of exhibitionist fringe elements strut...

CHICAGO (AP) - With the possibility of a war with Iraq drawing ever nearer, demonstrators across the nation again hit the streets Sunday to show their support for peace, as others gathered to support U.S. troops. Organizers estimated a crowd of about 10,000 war protesters who crammed Chicago's Daley Plaza on Sunday to join religious, labor and community leaders in opposing an invasion of Iraq. Police, who did not immediately provide a crowd estimate, said there were no early reports of arrests. In Pennsylvania, a police-estimated crowd of 6,000 attended the "Rally for America," held on a field near Valley...