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Rally For America Reports from Austin Texas[Operation Infinite Freep]
The Daily Texan ^ | 11/14/01 | Verena Isensee

Posted on 11/16/2001 1:07:16 PM PST by DrewsDad

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To: DrewsDad
A lot of these folks are socialists just trying to disrupt our form of government. Calls for peace are only a smoke screen.

Their signs read: "Killing Innocent People is the Problem, Not the Solution."

I have to agree with this in a way..... the problem is THEY killed 5000+ of our PRODUCTIVE human beings who were minding their business carrying briefcases to work. They sure have a strange way of showing support for these businessmen, businesswomen.

21 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:12 PM PST by Gracey
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To: Gracey
I had several disheveled looking folks come up to read my sign. Their change in expression was priceless. I think we need a larger version for next time.
22 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:13 PM PST by DrewsDad
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To: Gracey
I thought the same thing about that sign. Maybe they have a different view of working Americans than we do. In another pic, you'll see the sign "Money for jobs, not for war".
23 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:15 PM PST by DrewsDad
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To: DrewsDad
Also, everyone should check out DoughtyOne's link to HUGE numbers of printable protest signs...

http://www.knfo.net/signs/pages/signs.html

Every FReeper should bookmark it for future use!

And maybe he can work your excellent quote into a new one, DrewsDad.

24 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:33 PM PST by Humidston
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To: DrewsDad
How do you think Christina would enjoy a stay in Afghanistan? I guess if one considers talking about the Declaration of Independence as "rightest rhetoric", maybe she should start searching for a country more to her liking.

It seems some people are born to whine. Some people are born to tear down things others have built. Too many times, they're the same people. She's one of 'em. They offer NOTHING constructive, and if it weren't for the liberal rags and networks, their message wouldn't make it across the street.

A lot of these folks are socialists just trying to disrupt our form of government. Calls for peace are only a smoke screen.

My take as well. Again, great job representing those that couldn't be there.

 

These colors don't run...LET'S ROLL!!!

FGS

25 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:34 PM PST by ForGod'sSake
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To: DrewsDad
I have several reports but I will start with this. I gave an interview with AP or radio 1200 in SA and both asked the question "did the protestors bother me?"

This was before Rick Green and I told them that it proves America is still working. I don't like their message but they have the right to say it.

My 1st real intro to the Constitution was why do we allow Nazi's here when we fought a war to get rid of them? and so I learned about freedom of speech.

BUT I did say that they were organized by the Socialist or Communist party if the reporter would do the leg work and get to the organizers of the anti-American people they would find that was true. And then read the sign where they bluntly said it was the Socialist Party Workers.

26 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:34 PM PST by The Bat Lady
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To: DrewsDad
Basil and I were thanking one of the troopers and he mentioned that I should let the Captain know. I happened to run into one of the Captain's and (forgive me for not getting his name)I thanked him for the handling of the protestors.

But we were also talking about how well the Anti-American crowd behaved. He said that he reminded them of how well WE behaved freeping them when they had the permit at the Captitol. And he expected them to do the same.

I guess our mostly good behavior that day paid off and kept them from drowning out our speakers. I know we had a difference of opinion of how loud to get that day, this might be a partial answer.

27 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:36 PM PST by The Bat Lady
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To: christine11; Paranoid-Pessimist; Canadian Outrage
ping...great photo of you three
28 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:38 PM PST by habs4ever
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To: ForGod'sSake
Since I didn't know that the protestors would be there, on my 1st trip I only carried to the 3 flags. American, Marine and the Don't Tread on Me flag. 3 wonderful young men (one a Marine)offered to carry them for the whole rally. They have something to do with a newpaper called CONTUMACY. www.contumacy.org They were giving out many there and I got a copy. I haven't gotten to read it yet but VERY nice young men.

That gave me the chance to go for my signs. I walked up to an older couple and the man said the best sign was tooo big to put on one so I handed him my sign shortened to fit a sign and he held it the whole time. "Evil wins when good people do nothing"

Verona and I stayed close to the protesters turning our signs every now and then.... just to irritate them. Hope it worked.

29 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:50 PM PST by The Bat Lady
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To: DrewsDad
I was posted along the route for the March to Waterloo Park and lots of the children passed by, who sang for the Rally. I was thanking all of them and one mother said that the kids were talking about they were going to sing in front of REAL people today. Yes, they had just given a concert at church but that was in front of parents.... these are going to be REAL people.

Thanks to the Children's choir and the UT choir. It was great.

30 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:55 PM PST by The Bat Lady
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To: The Bat Lady
Thanks for all your reports Bat Lady. Somehow you seem to make events come ALIVE with your large patriotic flags and your wonderful thought provoking signs.

Your enthusiasm is VERY contagious. Thanks bat. It's a pleasure to know you. Love your patriotic painted dune buggy also.

(For those of you who don't know The Bat Lady, she really, truly IS a bad lady. Austin is a bat haven and she's a city expert on their habits and care.)

31 posted on 11/16/2001 1:10:33 PM PST by Gracey
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To: Humidston
Thank you for the link. A great resource.
32 posted on 11/16/2001 1:10:37 PM PST by austingirl
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To: DrewsDad
I was sorry to miss the rally, but I had personal reasons. It looks like a wonderful event.

Of course, the brainless socialists have to mar it with their idiotic twaddle. Why haven't they realized that the war IS about the loss of innocent lives - those of the people in the WTC, the Pentagon and in the 4 airliners?

33 posted on 11/16/2001 1:10:39 PM PST by austingirl
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To: DrewsDad; The Bat Lady; Gracey; basil
Thank you to all of you! I thought about you from my couch potato position yesterday evening. I'm so glad you were able to go and did such a great job! The news coverage I saw showed the rally and only talked about the protesters. Didn't even give them screen time. That was the early news. Can't speak to the 10 p.m. news.

I miss you guys and am looking forward to getting back into action in a few months - 18 weeks to be exact!!!!!

34 posted on 11/16/2001 1:10:43 PM PST by TXBubba
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To: DrewsDad
The patriotic rally was conceived by the Collegiate Network, a Maryland-based organization of student publications. The network contacted James Logan, executive editor of The Austin Review magazine, to organize the event with the help of the Travis County Republican Party, KVET radio, the News 8 Austin television station, Arch Telecom, University of Texas student government, the East Sixth Street Community Association and several state officials.

Way to go guys!

35 posted on 11/16/2001 1:10:44 PM PST by Topaz
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To: Gracey
(For those of you who don't know The Bat Lady, she really, truly IS a bad lady

I'm sure you made a little typo there, Gracey--but probably some of the socialist protesters did think the Bat Lady was pretty bad when she kept turning her sign for them to read--LOL!

I thought this event was very moving. I also think that Rep Rick Green gave a wonderful speech, and it appeared to me that some of the socialists were taking in what he was saying. I got the feeling that for some of them, this was the first time in their lives that they had ever heard much about our Constitution, or World War II, or even Pearl Harbor! Just maybe, some of them will be bright enough to look for further information and begin to understand that good Americans have died to defend their right to free speech.

I was also particularly touched by the attendance of the group from Bangladesh. I spoke for quite a while with these people, and I can guarantee that they truly love this country and are happy to be here.

36 posted on 11/16/2001 1:10:46 PM PST by basil
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To: The Bat Lady
They have something to do with a newpaper called CONTUMACY.

Interesting word that: Dictionary Thesaurus Help



One entry found for contumacy.
Main Entry: con·tu·ma·cy
Pronunciation: k&n-'tü-m&-sE, -'tyü-; 'kän-tü-, -tyü-, -ch&-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English contumacie, from Latin contumacia, from contumac-, contumax rebellious
Date: 13th century
: stubborn resistance to authority; specifically : willful contempt of court

A little civil disobedience is good for the soul?  

These colors don't run...LET'S ROLL!!!

FGS

37 posted on 11/16/2001 1:10:56 PM PST by ForGod'sSake
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To: The Bat Lady
Isn't Contumacy the conservative magazine on the UT campus? I believe it is a Heterodoxy (David Horowitz's publication) look-alike?

I've also seen Contumacy on campus at ACC.

38 posted on 11/16/2001 1:10:59 PM PST by keithtoo
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To: DrewsDad
To All Austin FReepers
SALUTE and Thank You to each one of you
I lived in Austin from '72-'76
39 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:41 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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40 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:41 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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