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Phoenix: Armed Biker Gang to Hold Peaceful 'Draw Muhammad' Contest Outside Mosque <tr>
www.ibtimes.co.in ^ | Johnlee Varghese

Posted on 05/29/2015 3:00:25 AM PDT by RoosterRedux

An armed biker gang in Phoenix, Arizona, plans to hold a "Draw Muhammad" contest on 29 May outside a mosque at the Islamic Community Center, which was attended by the two Isis gunmen behind the Garland, Texas, shooting.

On 3 May, Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi drove all the way from Phoenix to Garland to open fire on those present at the "Draw the Prophet" contest in Curtis Culwell Centre there.

The two were gunned down by the security personnel and a major attack was averted.

Jon Ritzheimer, a former Marine and a vocal anti-Islam activist who is one of the organisers of the "Freedom of Speech Rally Round II", says it has been created in "response to the recent attack in Texas".

"This is not about race or any other side agenda that the Liberals are making it out to be. This is purely 100% a Freedom of Speech Rally. Stand Tall and show that we can PEACEFULLY protest our rights that are under attack. That is the sole cause for this Rally and Islam wants to silence us," Ritzheimer told Vocativ.

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Full title: Phoenix: Armed Biker Gang to Hold Peaceful 'Draw Muhammad' Contest Outside Mosque Attended by Garland Isis Gunmen
1 posted on 05/29/2015 3:00:25 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
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To: RoosterRedux

Which “gang” is that?


2 posted on 05/29/2015 3:04:43 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: RoosterRedux

That line alone is worth the ticket cost to attend.


3 posted on 05/29/2015 3:05:53 AM PDT by knarf
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To: RoosterRedux

ISIS hacker linked to Garland, Texas attack sets sights on Phoenix ‘Freedom of Speech Rally’ organizer

http://twitchy.com/2015/05/28/isis-hacker-linked-to-garland-texas-attack-sets-sights-on-phoenix-freedom-of-speech-rally-organizer/?utm_source=autotweet&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=twitter


4 posted on 05/29/2015 3:07:02 AM PDT by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: knarf

Fill up the popcorn bowls, getcha a big gulp, this ought to be fun.


5 posted on 05/29/2015 3:08:17 AM PDT by exnavy (BLOAT: buy lots of ammo train.e)
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To: RoosterRedux

What a poor article. No real info beyond a quote from one “former Marine” (any Marine will tell you there’s no such thing). What “biker gang”? It doesn’t mention any, just says 600 people have promised to attend. Sounds like a lot of people for a “gang”. Then it tells you what time of day, but not what date.


6 posted on 05/29/2015 3:11:41 AM PDT by Hugin ("Do yourself a favor--first thing, get a firearm!",)
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To: cripplecreek
Thx CC. That was interesting.

Looks like today in Phoenix will also be interesting.

7 posted on 05/29/2015 3:12:58 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (WSC: The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end...)
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To: Hugin
That's an article in an Indian news source so you can expect them to understand our ways perfectly.

Today is the day.

8 posted on 05/29/2015 3:14:46 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (WSC: The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end...)
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To: Smokin' Joe

From another thread, it is RidersUSA defined as a patriotic biker group (not gang). So, I guess a MC.


9 posted on 05/29/2015 3:38:16 AM PDT by momtothree
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To: Smokin' Joe
I have learned that the "gang" is RidersUSA.
10 posted on 05/29/2015 3:44:41 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (WSC: The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end...)
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To: momtothree
Sorry, that was a rhetorical question, aimed at the mass media's characterization of more than two riders together (in anything but flip flops and skin graft shorts) as a 'biker gang'.

My bet is that there will be independents (no club affiliation) and people wearing the colors of a number of different clubs, not just one single club.

We had a group in my area to raise money for charity, and had participation from a dozen or so clubs from the US and Canada, as well as a significant number of independents.

11 posted on 05/29/2015 3:48:41 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: RoosterRedux

This is a dumb idea. First of all, to announce in advance that everyone will be armed is just asking for the Administration to swoop in and turn it into another Waco. Second, it’s needlessly disrespectful. Suppose a group of [insert religion of your choice here] held a rally in front of your church to stage a hundred recreations of Piss Christ?

We have freedom of speech, and I’m not saying anyone should stop this event. I’m just saying I think it’s a dumbassed idea.


12 posted on 05/29/2015 3:49:33 AM PDT by dinodino
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To: Smokin' Joe
Follow up: RidersUSA is the sponsoring group holding the event. Their mission statement (from their website) is

MISSION STATEMENT

Riders USA's primary mission is to create awareness of local, state, and national policy that directly or indirectly impacts the Sovereignty of the United States. We will accomplish this through participation in, and leadership of focused rallies, educational events and other activities. RidersUSA will be known as an organization of law abiding American citizens that believe our country should be governed from within and by the United States Constitution.

13 posted on 05/29/2015 3:56:43 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: RoosterRedux

Thanks, Rooster!


14 posted on 05/29/2015 3:58:05 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: dinodino
it’s needlessly disrespectful

Yep, we mustn't disrespect those who demand that we submit or die.

15 posted on 05/29/2015 3:58:57 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (WSC: The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end...)
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To: dinodino
Suppose a group of [insert religion of your choice here] held a rally in front of your church

You mean like the Westboro people? Who's stopping them?

-PJ

16 posted on 05/29/2015 4:04:13 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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To: Political Junkie Too

Yes, exactly. I didn’t say they should be stopped, either—they’re free to say what they want, how they want. Doesn’t mean they’re not a bunch of dumbasses, though.


17 posted on 05/29/2015 4:08:46 AM PDT by dinodino
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To: RoosterRedux

Is there some connection between this kind of activity by motorcycle clubs and the massacre in Waco by government forces???


18 posted on 05/29/2015 4:09:13 AM PDT by ZULU (Boehner and McConnell are Obama's Strumpets.)
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To: ZULU
I don't so. This "gang" of bikers is law abiding (RidersUSA)...sort of a tea party on bikes.
19 posted on 05/29/2015 4:12:05 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (WSC: The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end...)
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To: ZULU
Sheesh.

I don't so. I don't think so.

I need another cup o' Joe.;-)

20 posted on 05/29/2015 4:13:18 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (WSC: The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end...)
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