SPEAKERS: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny, Sat., Oct. 25, 2003 in D.C.

D.C Chapter of Free Republic ^ | October 20,2003 | Kristinn and Angelwood

[Angelwood]

This is the D.C. Chapter's press release for the Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS RALLY
WEST FRONT OF CAPITOL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2003

• What: FREEDOM RALLY AGAINST TERROR AND TYRANNY
  
  

• When: SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 25, 2003 - Program runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  
  

• Where: West Front of the Capitol Building at 3rd Street on the Mall
  
  
• Organizer: The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic
  
  

• Purpose: To show support for our men and women in uniform serving abroad and at home fighting the war on terrorism, and to give voice to those living under tyrannical regimes.

Confirmed Speakers include:

• Aziz Al-Taee (via telephone from Baghdad)
  
  
• Former Congressman Bob Dornan (R-Ca.)
  
  
• Curtis Sliwa, founder & Pres., Guardian Angels, ABC Radio Host
  
  
• Niger Innis, Congress of Racial Equality
  
  
• Blanquita Cullum, Host, BQ View, Radio America
  
  
• Harry Wu, Laogai Research Foundation
  
  
• Tanya Gilly, Women for a Free Iraq
  
  
• Mandana Zand-Ervin, Int’l Alliance of Iranian Women
  
  
• Elio Bonazzi, International democracy advocate
  
  
• Capt. Frank Davis, USNR (Ret.)
  
  
• Rebecca Davis, Bangor (Maine) Troop Greeters
  
  
• William Alford, Accuracy in Media
  
  
• Confirmation Pending: Representative from the Cuban American National Foundation

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic, an independent grassroots conservative group, has held numerous rallies and counter-demonstrations over the past two years in support of America, our troops, the war on terror, President Bush and the liberation of Afghanistan and Iraq. We will be joined at this demonstration by veterans, students, average Americans and members of the Iraqi, Iranian and Cuban exile communities.

Web addresses: D.C. Chapter and Free Republic

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We would like to thank our speakers in advance for taking the time and effort to come to this rally and join us in supporting our troops and the cause of freedom.

We still need help with the rally. Please feel free to forward the press release to your friends, families and email chains. You can also help by following this link. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

If you are planning to attend the rally, please be aware that we will be holding a counter demonstration in a permitted area along A.N.S.W.E.R.'s march route. The details will be announced Tuesday evening.

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

Here is a link to the first announcement thread for the Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny.

[kristinn]

Speaker update ping.

[kristinn]

I told you we should have invited Kobe Bryant.

[Angelwood]

Kobe Bryant? Who is he?

A bump back to the top for a fine roster of speakers, the prospects of a beautiful sunny day in front of the Capitol and a large crowd to cheer and support our troops!

[stand watie]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

free dixie,sw

[Angelwood]

Hey - are you going to be at the rally on Saturday? We've got a permit for a counter-protest after the rally and it is going to be fantastic -- we have the high ground!

BUMP FOR THE TROOPS!

[armymarinemom]

Just a few days more!! Looking forward to meeting everyone. We do have a few Blue Star Mothers who will be meeting up with us.

[stand watie]

presuming i don't have to go to TX at the last minute to see about sick folks, YES.

free dixie,sw

[Angelwood]

I'm looking forward to hearing about the Bangor Troop Greeters. Lots to do still to get the word out about this rally. Have a safe trip.

[Angelwood]

We'll miss your bright smile and enthusiasm. Thanks for the good wishes for a great rally -- it will be a sunny day, highs in the 60's -- perfect for showcasing lots of flags and supportive signs for the troops.

[AGreatPer]

"we have the high ground!"

Sounds like fun.

Great speakers list.

[jonalvy44]

that should be very interesting...wonder if any of the ANSWER people will shout him down on the phone...after all they know what's good for the people of Iraq, right? What does he know?

I got an email from Aziz on Oct. 2nd saying he was very supportive and appreciative of our efforts to support a free Iraq.

[Fred Mertz]

Are you going to be there? Wish I could but I have other plans.

[LisaFab]

Still iffy but trying to make it. Will call if we come.

Bump for a great speakers' list.

[AGreatPer]

Gonna miss you this trip Fred.

Hey, try and buy a Playboy mag in Cincinnati. Can it be done?

[AlwaysFree]

I will be there!

Hope to see you there, TrueBlackMan

FREEP ON!!!!

[quietolong]

Anyone have the link to the post which had all those “ Nice” pictures of the protesters ? The one were there all holding the FU signs.

[Angelwood]

I'm pinging you to the other thread now.

[quietolong]

I found it

BREAKING: Networks to broadcast to US troops overseas - October 25th... (WARNING: Offensive content)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1004159/posts

[walford]

I covered this little gem toward at the end of the war.

http://mason.gmu.edu/~walford/Anti-War.htm

See you all there. Will be speaking. Very nervous...

[basil]

I'll sure be looking forward to seeing the after-reports. I may even turn on the tv and scan around to see if I can see y'all anywhere.

Break a leg--or whatever is appropiate to say for something like this--LOL!