Posted on 05/11/2006 9:34:48 AM PDT by doug from upland
Tonight's Rally -- 7:00pm Thurs, State Capitol, Richmond, VA
There was a great deal of confusion last night about getting a proper permit in Greensboro. For awhile, everyone thought the rally was cancelled.
According to Lyman, talk show host Alan Handelman came to the rescue. On 101.1 FM he put out the word that the patriots had been denied a public venue because of a permit problem. Then, a furniture store owner changed his mind and would not allow them to hold the rally in his parking lot. The lines were jammed with good citizens offering their place of business for a rally.
After a great deal of public pressure, the furniture store owner relented and said it was okay. The patriots actually set up across the street, because the young, airheaded, tattooed, pierced Marxists were already set up on the corner by the furniture store.
The press came over to the good guys' side and interviewed Jim Gilchrist, Minuteman leader. They also spent considerable time with Lyman and his Spirit of Allegiance pace car. A Detroit Christian station finally heard about the caravan and requested an interview with Gilchrist.
Tommorow they roll into D.C. If you are anywhere in the area, please join the Minuteman Caravan and try to make a difference. If we don't do something about this invasion, what kind of country are we leaving to our kids?
I guess they'll know soon enough. I haven't gone to the link site yet but will.
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That conjures a stirring, dramatic image.
Apparently, there is too much going on right now in terms of weather and navigation to get a report.
So, onward to our Nation's Capitol tomorrow!
The sun was shining brightly when I left to do a couple errands before heading to the rally. As I merged onto I-95 it started to rain so hard traffic came to a crawl! As I found a parking place the rain had slowed to a few sprinkles.
We had a good turn out in spite of the rain and a couple wind gusts. It was great to meet and talk to Jim, Lyman, Spirit of Allegiance and many other patriots. They collected quite a few signatures for the petition, from what I saw.
There were lots of flags and signs for our side. There were almost as many LEO's as there were "counter" protesters.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow.
Thanks for the report. I was hoping to have been able to fly in and make the final leg from Richmond, but it just didn't work out. May it be a muy bueno day in D.C. tomorrow.
Thanks Doug! Sorry you were not able to join us. ;*(
That is one powerful photo essay!
I hope the PTB are paying attention.
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