Statement From the New Chairman of GOE, Captain Larry Bailey, USN (Ret.)

Gathering of Eagles ^ | Captain Larry Bailey, USN (Ret.) | Captain Larry Bailey, USN (Ret.)

[tgslTakoma]

Thank you, Harry Riley, for the magnificent job you have done in getting “Gathering of Eagles” off to such an astounding start. Without you, the job wouldn’t have been done so well. You were just perfect for the job at hand, and America is in your debt. Thanks again.

Eagles, this has been one amazing trip, and it ain’t over. Just thinking about how swiftly thousands of patriotic Americans came together and assembled at The Wall in Washington blows my mind.

Harry Riley and I spoke by telephone in late January or early February and agreed that Jane Fonda’s and Cindy Sheehan’s March on the Pentagon was not going to be given a free pass as Fonda’s was in 1967. Less than two months later, thousands of us demonstrated that the leftists were not going to dominate US policy like they did in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

This time, America was going to register its disapproval, and, by goodness, WE DID! The tens of thousands of us who gathered near The Wall to protect that sacred memorial sent a resounding message to Fonda, Sheehan, and Code Pink that we will NOT stand idly by while the honor of our defenders of freedom is besmirched.

We honestly planned to be a “One-Note Charlie” and go home after registering our disagreement with the America-hating crowd that sullied the ground of our nation’s capital. However, the impact of the victory we experienced made us thirsty for more of the same.

It is therefore with great pleasure that I confirm to all of you that we are here to stay. We don’t know exactly what we will do or when and how we will do it, but you can be sure that America-loving patriots are going to be proud to be a part of our effort!

We intend to go on the offensive or defensive whenever our “kitchen cabinet” of Eagles from across the nation decides collectively that a time for specific action has come. We are currently looking at a major “Support the Troops” gathering back in DC over the Memorial Day weekend in conjunction with “Ride to the Wall,” “Free Republic,” “Rolling Thunder” and other like-minded organizations.

Having tasted victory on St. Patrick’s Day 2007, we intend to make a diet of it. Stick with us, and we will work miracles.

[tgslTakoma]

Eagles Up !!

[wastedyears]

We should march on Congress. When they're in session.

Isn't that maybe twice a year?

[tgslTakoma]

Looks like the "Coalition" formed in February is ready and willing to roll again - whenever and wherever they are needed.

Great news for our side!

[itssoamusing]

I'm There

[gate2wire]

"Great news for our side!"

Fantastic.

[bmwcyle]

bttt

[trooprally]

"We should march on Congress. When they're in session."

Session = Season?? I assume you meant to write.

So, would that be duck or deer season?? :-))

[Mr]T

[wastedyears]

Congresscritter season

[trooprally]

Absolutely good news.

I just pray that GoE can continue our numbers when the WALL and other monuments are not in jeopardy. RT and the other Vets need to remember that these anarchists are all over the U.S. and they need to be countered wherever they show.

[Mr] T

[RaceBannon]

Ping to all!

[trooprally]

"Congresscritter season"

LOL

[ishabibble]

Ready to Roll.

[Tennessee Nana]

Thanks for the great report

I get choked up when I tell people about the 1st GoE

And I've told lots of people, groups and individuals.

So I stay choked up these days, but very happy and thankful.

[wastedyears]

I would've said wabbit season, but Bugs Bunny is intelligent. Can't say the same for half of Congress.

[pabianice]

Still haven't seen one single pic in the MSM showing the huge crowd at GoE.

[BufordP]

And if CSPAN refuses to cover it will you put out another call to action?

hehehe!

[stand watie]

YIP,YIP YIP. YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

sounds like the GOE is here to STAY!!!!

free dixie,sw

[stand watie]

certainly IS!!!

free dixie,sw

[roaddog727]

Faciendum Est!

Combat Engineer bump!

[stand watie]

IF there is a "next time" for the CREEPS to infest DC, look for the Stuart's Motorized Cavalry to participate!!!

free dixie,sw

[Tennessee Nana]

Actually no coverage gave us the element of surprise at the GoE

The moonbats were quickly surrounded and made obsolete and inconsequential

ROFL ROFL

[RDTF]

My friend Larry! Love that guy. Way to go.

[Doctor Raoul]

Let's Roll!

[BufordP]

You must be one of those "glass is half full" kinda people. I'm a "take that half empty glass and bust it over a commies head" person. The ignorant masses needed to see that a considerably larger group was out there countering the liberty parasites.

;-)

[beachn4fun]

We should march on Congress. When they're in session. Isn't that maybe twice a year?

Nope. They're there most of the time. We just never see them cause they are always wasting our tax dollars investigating every cookie crumb. Or midnight salary raises.

[trooprally]

Yea, don't want to upset Bugs, he'll sic the Tasmanian Devil
after us instead of the moonbats.

[Mr] T

[Veeram]

With congress, it could be SKUNK season !

[Bob J]

All the reason to do it again.

[concretebob]

Isn't it amazing what a simple trip to our Nation's capitol can produce?
For the Freepers who have made countering the pinkos their full time endeavor, I know this is the best thing that could have happened.
For those of us who came late, and finally experienced what it means to face down a bunch of snarling, arrogant, hateful, stupid socialist misfits, and by extension, what it means for the soldiers, it's justfication for the effort.
The bug will bite, sometimes it just takes some a little longer to react.
Having met Capt Bailey, I can honestly say we could not have a better man in charge of this.
See ya'll in May. (hopefully sooner, if my firm hires some more help so I can take time off)

SEMPER FI

[RedRover]

In the "wabbit season" battle, Congress is Elmer Fudd. We're Bugs.

[R. Scott]

The tens of thousands of us who gathered near The Wall to protect that sacred memorial sent a resounding message to Fonda, Sheehan, and Code Pink that we will NOT stand idly by while the honor of our defenders of freedom is besmirched.

Maybe the message will reach our “esteemed” MSM some day? Keep up the pressure!

[mdittmar]

I missed the first one,I won't miss the one on May 26th.

Ticket is booked,6000 mile round trip,four puddle jumpers and two 757's all in three days,I'll be there to support our Troops.

[tgslTakoma]

Ticket is booked,6000 mile round trip,four puddle jumpers and two 757's all in three days,I'll be there to support our Troops.

Wow! Thanks for coming to DC - from so far away! That's dedication.

[mdittmar]

We are currently looking at a major “Support the Troops” gathering back in DC over the Memorial Day weekend in conjunction with “Ride to the Wall,” “Free Republic,” “Rolling Thunder” and other like-minded organizations.

Please keep us posted on this.

Just want to be there to support our Troops and Veterans.

Haven't been to D.C. in 38 years,kinda fearful of looking down on all new Government buildings;)

Thanks for all you do.

P.S. looking forward to seeing Rolling Thunder come across Memorial Bridge.

[Marine_Uncle]

Sure looks like more of the silent majority are starting to partake in active roles afforded them by our constitution. For to long the commies and far left libs have had the initiative to organize. Only an overwhelming response to their every move shall silence them, or at least neutralize their effectivness. The L/MSM can only hold out for so long in sponsoring them with free air time, with out a growing number of Americans awakening from their long slumber of ignorance.

[freema]

BUMP

[Taxman]

This is the best news I have heard in a long, long time!

Somehow, someway, I am going to be a part of this one!

Eagles Up!

[JoeSixPack1]

...Eagles from across the nation decides collectively that a time for specific action has come.

What a statement!! It's words like this that give commies the shivers.

I'll be riding in on Memorial Day, see you then.

[Brad from Tennessee]

It's about time the "Silent Majority" had something real we could rally around. God bless Larry, all the Eagles and all FReepers.

[Marine_Uncle]

Let us hope that in the years to come the ground swell that now is forming shall help reclaim this country from it's downward spiral. When hordes of patriotic Americans start to let their voices be heard over those that do not love this country, things just might start to improve a bit in how Washington conducts itself. The L/MSM giants do not need the vote. But congressmen and presidents do.

[3D-JOY]

I have to figure out how to get there this year too...

I go there in June. Somehow I will go earlier this year. Maybe just fly in for the long weekend.

See you there.

[El Gato]

We should march on Congress. When they're in session. Isn't that maybe twice a year?

We wish.

Your freedom and your wallet are not safe when Congress is in session.