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Firefighters for Bush! (Not all firefighters are held hostage by their union!)
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Posted on 03/12/2004 10:58:36 AM PST by ATCNavyRetiree
Firefighters for Bush
On March 4, 2004, President Bush released the first television campaign ad of the season. It was a powerful, upbeat, forward-looking message of hope, containing images from his presidency and a vision of a better future. It was also attacked immediately in the press as "exploitative" because the President had included some brief images from 9/11 which featured the crumbled towers and weary firefighters. IAFF president Howard Schaitberger joined the attack, claiming that the President was trying to "capitalize on the image of great heroics and a great tragedy." But other firefighters, incensed at the IAFF's statements, rallied around the President. Many of them turned to the web as a way to express their outrage at Schaitberger's remarks.
On March 10, 2004, one week to the day after Bush's ad aired and the IAFF attack, FirefightersForBush.com was unveiled. An all-volunteer effort by people who hadn't even known each other the week before, this site is the product of real-live, honest-to-God American Grassroots politics at its best.
Can We Really Change Anything?
Absolutely, positively and emphatically yes. The fact is, Americans really do pay attention to the opinions of real Americans, more than they listen to talking heads, "official spokesmen," and unions. By telling the truth about our strong support for president Bush we can make a difference - so Get Involved!
Spread The Word
Tell your friends about this site. Email every firefighter you know who might be interested, and invite them to visit us. If you spend time in chat rooms or online forums (bulletin boards), let the folks there know about us too! We're all volunteer, and that includes you. Be a part of the solution.
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TOPICS: Extended News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 911; 911imagery; ads; endorsement; firefighters; firefightersforbush; firemen; gwb2004; iaff; unions
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To: ATCNavyRetiree
BTTT
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posted on
03/12/2004 5:07:04 PM PST
by
Fiddlstix
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To: prairiebreeze
LOL! Now that you've told me about Elamanure's disgust, I am happy too.
42
posted on
03/12/2004 5:32:51 PM PST
by
onyx
(Kerry' s a Veteran, but so were Lee Harvey Oswald, Timothy McVeigh and Benedict Arnold.)
To: ATCNavyRetiree
Thanks to a great group we out here have nothing but love for the fire fighters.GO Go Go Go For W.
43
posted on
03/12/2004 5:59:19 PM PST
by
solo gringo
(Always Ranting Always Rite)
To: blackie
Wife and girls doing excellent!!
redrock
44
posted on
03/12/2004 7:18:14 PM PST
by
redrock
("One man with courage....makes a majority"---Andrew Jackson)
To: redrock
That's great redrock ~ give them our warm regards!
Be Ever Vigilant!
45
posted on
03/13/2004 7:29:40 AM PST
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: prairiebreeze; onyx
Bump for our firefighters using their heads!
46
posted on
03/16/2004 6:01:30 AM PST
by
Coop
("Hero" is the last four-letter word I'd use to describe John Kerry)
To: ATCNavyRetiree
Bump for the firefighters who aren't getting the truth or appropriate representation from their union!
Blessings to all firefighters, wherever you are!
47
posted on
03/17/2004 7:11:15 PM PST
by
ElizabethC
(http://www.firefightersforbush.com)
To: ElizabethC
Just took a look at the GREAT Firefighters for Bush site and thought I'd give this thread a bump. Read the supportive comments from visitors! Refreshing and encouraging!
48
posted on
03/30/2004 5:10:22 PM PST
by
arasina
(So there.)
To: ATCNavyRetiree
Nice site, gave me a chance to thank the guys who got me to the hospital in time.
49
posted on
03/30/2004 5:18:56 PM PST
by
jwalsh07
(We're bringing it on John but you can't handle the truth!)
To: MeekOneGOP
MeekOneGOP, could I please put a copy of your "Fire Kerry" picture over on the bulletin board at www.firefightersforbush.com ?
Thanks!
Elizabeth
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posted on
03/31/2004 9:33:34 PM PST
by
ElizabethC
(http://www.firefightersforbush.com)
To: arasina
Oops, I should have read the whole thread to see that I had a reply.
Thank you for helping to spread the word and I'm glad to hear that you like the site.
We don't have the funds and the web developers to make a fancy whiz-bang kind of site that the IAFF-Kerry site is, but it's serving its purpose. :)
Thanks again!
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posted on
03/31/2004 9:37:53 PM PST
by
ElizabethC
(http://www.firefightersforbush.com)
To: ElizabethC
Absolutely you may ! I'd be tickled if you put my 'Fire Kerry' pic
on the Firefighters for Bush website.
52
posted on
04/01/2004 2:36:20 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Become a monthly donor on FR. No amount is too small and monthly giving is the way to go !)
To: MeekOneGOP
Fabulous! I thought it was hilarious, but then forgot where I'd seen it. I had already posted about it over there, so I'm glad I found it again. :)
Thank you very much!
Elizabeth
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posted on
04/01/2004 10:06:20 PM PST
by
ElizabethC
(http://www.firefightersforbush.com)
To: ElizabethC
54
posted on
04/02/2004 6:04:45 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Become a monthly donor on FR. No amount is too small and monthly giving is the way to go !)
To: MeekOneGOP
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posted on
08/02/2004 6:53:04 AM PDT
by
FF4-Bush
To: FF4-Bush
56
posted on
08/02/2004 7:03:37 AM PDT
by
FF4-Bush
To: ATCNavyRetiree; All
57
posted on
08/02/2004 7:15:12 AM PDT
by
CaraM
To: FF4-Bush
Re #55-56: Thanks!
And welcome to FreeRepublic.com .....
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posted on
08/02/2004 8:52:50 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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