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RENO, NV RALLY 4 AMERICA - Crashing the Peaceniks Party
myself | 3/22/03 | BossLady

Posted on 03/22/2003 10:36:51 PM PST by BossLady

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Kelli Baines and I had worked on this rally for over a week. We had such wonderful reaction and pre-rally press from KOH Radio and the Rusty Humphries Show. Imagine our surprise to have over 250 show up for the rally starting out at West Street Plaza then, somehow, ending up several blocks away at the Federal Building where around 50 peaceniks were gathered.(Although press reported 150 peaceniks, apparently they all went to the Republic of Saddam Hussein School of Mathematics.)

We purposely held the rally at the plaza to keep a positive voice and forum for all involved. A few US supporters decided to march over to the Federal Building, then about 100 people followed them. I let leaders of the defectors know we are not permitted to rally there. That did not bother them!

Several minutes later, I went over to the Federal Building to check up on what was going on as I had gotten word that it was turning into a serious confrontation. When I got there, it was a couple guys yelling at each other. Most of our rally supporters just ignored the peaceniks and just started shouting U.S.A. and waving signs and flags.

There was several new outlets at the rally inlcuding KOH with talk show host Monica, Associated Press reporter Scott Sommer (remember that name), Reno Gazette-Journal Reporter and Channel 2 newsbabe. I was interviewed as was Kelli by all news outlets. We promoted FreeRepublic.com and kept things positive as we were there supporting our troops, America and our president, not there to bash others.

I met so many wonderful people at the rally. A gentleman who has had 3 generations of family in every war since WWII. Eight of his brothers fought in 3 wars and now his grandsons are in Middle East. We had several WWII vets wearing their jackets and hats waving flags. I was so proud to have them there.

A local Veteran Biker Club showed up to show their support, a couple of them were interviewed on site by Monica from KOH.

We had women with children in strollers; their toddlers holding signs saying, 'My Daddy is a Proud Marine'. There were African Americans, Latinos, Phillipinos all standing with us chanting and urging cars passing by to 'honk' for our troops.

A lovely woman named Tara Lee Bertucci came down to thank us and participate in the rally. She started a letter writing campaign for our troops several months ago. Tara said anyone could email her to find out more: tara@usadvantage.com.

I met the peace protest organizer, Dan. I walked up to him and made sure he knew I did not plan on coming over to the Federal Building. I told him that things seemed to be under control so far and that part of living in America is tolerance and all of us living together under the banner of freedom. He was not a part of the commie organization ANSWER but a local anti-war group. He started preaching at me about getting educated (my boyfriend was standing nearby ready for me to jump on the guy at that point, but I kept my cool). I told Dan I was educated enough to know that freedom is what makes it all happen. Without that, none of us would be here.

Late in the rally, peaceniks started to show themselves. Several women were crying, a young priest was praying with others while facing some of the Pro-US supporters. Unwashed girls in their 20s carrying flowers and 'War is Murder' posters stood huddled together as if we were going to 'break their line' of 4 people. Some of the under 21, unkempt black leather studded 'anarchy' crowd did get harsh words from some vets. One vet asked a kid if he even knew where Iraq was. Another vet wanted to know where he was during the Gulf War and Bosnia. Shouts came out 'he wasn't born yet'!

I felt the Rally for America was a great success and a positive thing for the Reno community. Many were frustrated and annoyed by the peaceniks getting all the press while the 'silent majority' go to work, do everyday things and serve our country.

Once again, news reporters and tv press have painted us as war-mongers, baby-killers and confrontationalists. Articles coming out from the Rally have been negative for us. I am as frustrated as everyone else about this and am forming letters to several news outlets.

The good news is.....the police department let us rally alongside the peaceniks. They stood across the street watching us....some I could see were laughing at the whole scene, some talking on their cell phones, some shaking their heads smiling. But, none of them said a word to us about coming over from the other site without a permit. Maybe that is what it's all about....the Silent Majority speaking without saying a word............

1 posted on 03/22/2003 10:36:51 PM PST by BossLady
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Trying to post pics...bear....bare....bier....beer with me...LOL
2 posted on 03/22/2003 10:37:35 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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ZING!!!!!!
3 posted on 03/22/2003 10:41:41 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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4 posted on 03/22/2003 10:43:39 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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5 posted on 03/22/2003 10:45:33 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Organizer and buddies Kelli and Adrian Baines!!!! Aren't they cute???

6 posted on 03/22/2003 10:47:53 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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US Supporters decide to march to Federal Building.

7 posted on 03/22/2003 10:49:54 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Great pictures, and even greater patience with Dan, the useful idiot...LOL
8 posted on 03/22/2003 10:50:21 PM PST by scubadave (Bay Area freeper sez...RENO NV FreepERs ROCK!!!)
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Great Job!

Thanks
9 posted on 03/22/2003 10:50:34 PM PST by CyberCowboy777 (In those days... Every man did that which was right in his own eyes.)
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About 100 Pro-Troops Supporters march to the Federal Building.....

10 posted on 03/22/2003 10:52:01 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Pro-US ralliers arrive at Federal Building. We're Here!!!!!!!!! We're There!!!!!!! We're Everywhere!!!

11 posted on 03/22/2003 10:54:05 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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US Flag Jeep Cherokee!!!!

12 posted on 03/22/2003 10:55:30 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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I took my 3 year old son and was gratified to see so many fellow conservatives had brought their children as well. The young need to experience this. My 3 yr old kept me running in a circle around the plaza and down by the river and after one such lap, I wondered why it seemed the crowd had lost half it's numbers. When I loaded up my boy to leave, I decided to drive by the commie demonstration. At first I was startled at the numbers I saw in front of the Federal Bldg. Fortunately as I got closer I could see that the crowd was Pro-America supporters and I quickly figured out what had happened to our numbers from the Plaza. I did see one rather "earthy" looking mother pulling her daughter away from the Fed. Bldg in tears. I'm sure she thought that the "Crypto-fascists" would be beating down her door shortly. All in all a beautiful day here in Reno.

Crapgame
13 posted on 03/22/2003 10:56:38 PM PST by Crapgame
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This man brought his family from Sparks early to help us put up yellow ribbons on the trees. He and his wife and daughter were wonderful!

14 posted on 03/22/2003 10:58:23 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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In the middle of the crowd....

15 posted on 03/22/2003 11:00:51 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Peace Protesters and Pro-USA supporters co-mingling. Notice the WWII vet in the red jacket, yelling and ignoring peaceniks. He was a joy to talk to!!!!

16 posted on 03/22/2003 11:04:38 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Peaceniks facing Pro-USA supporters singing and praying. Notice the 'Dead Kennedys'sticker on the one guys backpack.

17 posted on 03/22/2003 11:07:00 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Awesome signage!!!! Guess which was is in law enforcement???

18 posted on 03/22/2003 11:08:37 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Former US Marine; Gulf War Vet gives Peacenik the 'What For'!

19 posted on 03/22/2003 11:12:00 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Notice police across street hanging out....:)

20 posted on 03/22/2003 11:17:42 PM PST by BossLady (RENO, NEVADA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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