"Purple Finger" Oscar rally UPDATE: SUNDAY at noon: Hollywood & HIGHLAND, parking ideas, IHOP

Giving Hollywood the [PURPLE] finger: We need YOUR sign ideas for our rally at the Academy Awards! ^ | February 26, 2005 | RonDog

[RonDog]

From Merriam-Webster Online:

re·con·nais·sance - "a preliminary survey to gain information;
especially : an exploratory military survey of enemy territory."

I spent a BIG chunk of Friday night on a recon mission -- right in the belly of the beast, and HERE are my recommendations:

1 - RALLY START POINT: Hollywood & HIGHLAND
(NOT Hollywood and WHITLEY)
We will have to promote the "Thank you, Hollywood" billboard in some other way.
It is just TOO FAR away from the "main event" at Hollywood & Highland.

2 - PARKING: 1718 N. Cherokee Ave.
(just north of Hollywood Blvd, near Musso & Frank's Grill)
Parking inside a SAFE, guarded building -- only $6 for all day.
Only two short blocks to the rally .

3 - COLOR: Wear something BRIGHT RED
Or PURPLE, if you prefer
We want to STAND OUT in the crowd.
We plan to pass out the giant purple fingers some time after noon - first come, first serve.

4 - post-Rally FOOD and FELLOWSHIP: International House of Pancakes
Hollywood I.H.O.P. - 7006 W. Sunset Blvd., at Orange Dr.
One block SOUTH on Highland, one block WEST on Sunset.
We can WALK there after the rally, and their prices are reasonable.
They are currently holding space in their back room for a party of TWENTY.
We will probably DOUBLE that number, and they will still have room for us.

[RonDog]

See also THIS thread [Note the changes]:

"Shut Up, and ACT!"
Hollywood conservatives plan "Rally for Responsibility" at Academy Awards (2/27)
thirdplanet.tv ^ | February 19, 2005 | Jeffers Dodge, Ted Hayes, RonDog
Posted on 02/19/2005 7:06:36 AM PST by RonDog

Let Hollywood know that with Freedom of Speech comes RESPONSIBILITY.

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Outside the 77^th annual
ACADEMY AWARDS
in Hollywood, California


February 27, 2005 - 12 noon
Corner of Hollywood and HIGHLAND .

-RETURN HOLLYWOOD TO AMERICA-
-TAKE BACK HOLLYWOOD-

-- snip --

Please JOIN US on Sunday, February 27
(from noon to 5 pm)
3 blocks WEST of the "Thank you, Hollywood!" billboard at
which is at Hollywood Blvd and Whitley Ave.

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

See also THIS thread [Note the changes]:

"Shut Up, and ACT!"
Hollywood conservatives plan "Rally for Responsibility" at Academy Awards (2/27)
thirdplanet.tv ^ | February 19, 2005 | Jeffers Dodge, Ted Hayes, RonDog
Posted on 02/19/2005 7:06:36 AM PST by RonDog

Let Hollywood know that with Freedom of Speech comes RESPONSIBILITY.

---

Outside the 77^th annual
ACADEMY AWARDS
in Hollywood, California


February 27, 2005 - 12 noon
Corner of Hollywood and HIGHLAND .

-RETURN HOLLYWOOD TO AMERICA-
-TAKE BACK HOLLYWOOD-

-- snip --

Please JOIN US on Sunday, February 27
(from noon to 5 pm)
3 blocks WEST of the "Thank you, Hollywood!" billboard at
which is at Hollywood Blvd and Whitley Ave.

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[Kozak]

Make sure you color the correct finger purple. One that carries the message in sign language......

[RonDog]

1 - RALLY START POINT: Hollywood & HIGHLAND
(NOT Hollywood and WHITLEY)
We will have to promote the "Thank you, Hollywood" billboard in some other way.
It is just TOO FAR away from the "main event" at Hollywood & Highland.

Our PRIMARY rally location will be on the NORTH-EAST corner of Hollywood & Highland...

...in front of THIS building:

Hollywood First National Building
6777 Hollywood Blvd.
Northeast corner of Hollywood and Highland

[RonDog]

Make sure you color the correct finger purple.
One that carries the message in sign language......

Thanks!

See also THIS thread:

Giving Hollywood the [PURPLE] finger:
We need YOUR sign ideas for our rally at the Academy Awards!
"Shut Up, and ACT!" Hollywood conservatives plan "Rally for Responsibility" at Academy Awards (2/27) ^ | February 22, 2005 | RonDog, rantblogger [and YOU!]
Posted on 02/22/2005 12:11:04 AM PST by RonDog

Calling all creative FReepers (and lurkers)!
The L.A. Chapter needs YOUR advice.

As many of you know by know, the Hollywood Resistance Force
(also known as the L.A. Chapter of the Free Republic Network)
is planning a "Rally For Responsibility" outside this year's Academy Awards.

FReeper rantblogger has suggested that we bring GIANT foam hands to the rally,
with the index finger painted PURPLE...

...to show OUR solidarity with the brave Iraqi voters,
and to remind the leftists in Hollywood that if they had THEIR way,
Iraq would not now be free.


image from the thread "Giving terrorism the finger!"

-- snip --

We have now secured ONE HUNDRED (100) white foam mitts like THIS one, from www.spiritindustries.net:

PH24 - 23"
(in WHITE, with NO printing)

This Thursday night, we will be having a "sign painting" [and "FINGER painting"] party, where we will be painting the index fingers of those foam mitts PURPLE.

This is where YOU come in. :o)

We need some creative SIGN ideas, like THIS one:

IRAQ: 1
Hollywood: 0

What do YOU think?

What is the best MESSAGE for us to send to Hollywood?
(And to the BILLIONS who may be watching at home on TV.)

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[RonDog]

IRAQ: 1
Hollywood: 0

What do YOU think?

What is the best MESSAGE for us to send to Hollywood?
(And to the BILLIONS who may be watching at home on TV.)

I also like:

AND THE WINNER IS . . .
"THE FINGER
. . . PURPLE!"

[RonDog]

2 - PARKING: 1718 N. Cherokee Ave.
(just north of Hollywood Blvd, near Musso & Frank's Grill)
Parking inside a SAFE, guarded building -- only $6 for all day.
Only two short blocks to the rally .

See also, from Yahoo! MAPS:

1718 N Cherokee Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028-4818

When using any driving directions or map, it's a good idea to do a reality check and make sure the road still exists, watch out for construction, and follow all traffic safety precautions. This is only to be used as an aid in planning.

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Copyright © 2005 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

[RonDog]

4 - post-Rally FOOD and FELLOWSHIP: International House of Pancakes
Hollywood I.H.O.P. - 7006 W. Sunset Blvd., at Orange Dr.
One block SOUTH on Highland, one block WEST on Sunset.
We can WALK there after the rally, and their prices are reasonable.
They are currently holding space in their back room for a party of TWENTY.
We will probably DOUBLE that number, and they will still have room for us.

See also, from Yahoo! MAPS:

7006 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028-7510

When using any driving directions or map, it's a good idea to do a reality check and make sure the road still exists, watch out for construction, and follow all traffic safety precautions. This is only to be used as an aid in planning.

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Copyright © 2005 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

[RonDog]

International House of Pancakes

Soon to be re-named:

International House of PURPLE :o)

[RonDog]

See also, from the HOME PAGE of www.citizensunited.org:

	Watch a video about our billboards in LA Citizens United supports the Shut up and Act Rally

[RonDog]

Thanks also for an on-air plug from our good FRiend, Hugh Hewitt!

www.HughHewitt.com

[buffyt]

I will be moving back out there soon. I will enjoy FREEPING Hollywarped with you guys again!

[RonDog]

Check out THIS thread for a small taste of our upcoming rally:

HILARIOUS new "Boomerang" video by AnnaZ about "Thank you, Hollywood" billboard.
Watch it ONLINE here!
thirdplanet.tv/Unspun.html ^ | February 20, 2005 | AnnaZ [with technical assistance from Jeffers Dodge]
Posted on 02/20/2005 4:11:59 PM PST by RonDog

Watch the HILARIOUS new short film
by
FReeper AnnaZ
called
"Boomerang"
about the Citizens United's
"Thank you, Holllywood" billboard.




click here for the Windows MediaPlayer version

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

(FWIW, the "Boomerang" video page hit counter is currently at 7078.)

Check out THIS thread for a small taste of our upcoming rally:

HILARIOUS new "Boomerang" video by AnnaZ about "Thank you, Hollywood" billboard.
Watch it ONLINE here!
thirdplanet.tv/Unspun.html ^ | February 20, 2005 | AnnaZ [with technical assistance from Jeffers Dodge]
Posted on 02/20/2005 4:11:59 PM PST by RonDog

Watch the HILARIOUS new short film
by
FReeper AnnaZ
called
"Boomerang"
about the Citizens United's
"Thank you, Holllywood" billboard.




click here for the Windows MediaPlayer version

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[wizr]

How about:

Stay in line Have your ticket ready

NEXT STOP: CANADA

[republican4ever]

RonDog;All

Just a question here: are we aware that when SEIU rallies they wear purple?

[Drango]

BUMP

[turnrightnow]

I will be just down the street from you on Sunday...but visiting dad in the hospital. Hope to have the chance to join you all at a future event. I'll be watching the news to see if you get any coverage.

[cowboy_code]

Got your message on new "meeting point" here. 10-4 Wil-Co.
My group will be dressing patriotic supporting the troops over Saddam with purple fingers instead of "tux & oscar" idea. I have some Bush 2004 bumper stickers with me.
Still coming in from N. Hollwyood SUBWAY, runs every 10 minutes, free secured parking there, subway trip $3 RT, getting off at Hollywood & Highland. I recommend it to all, very easy.
I have made two signs with this text:
W. Bush = 4
elections- Iraq, Afghanistan, USA 2000 & 2004
H. Wood = O
You act, "W" LEADS !

[RonDog]

...getting off at Hollywood & Highland.
I recommend it to all, very easy...

You may need to confirm this.

I understand that the HIGHLAND exit will be closed on Oscar day. :(

The station at Hollywood and VINE will be open, I think -- but be prepared to walk about a mile.

[RonDog]

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[Landru]

"Purple Finger" rally?
BWAHAAAAAAAA!!!

Is that great, or what.

...give 'em hell, Ron. ;^)