Posted on 01/31/2007 2:42:16 PM PST by Just A Nobody
The purpose of this thread will be to pool our resources and ideas to counter the attempted take-over of our nation’s capital and foreign policy.
It is not the place to voice your disgust with those that feel it is necessary to present a street presence to counter the dregs of society seeking to undermine and destroy our country and our leadership. If that is your purpose, please move along.
On January 27, 2007, Thunder90 posted a thread to advise us of the next convergence on our nations capital by the anti-American hate-mongers. This gives us SEVEN WEEKS to organize and strategerize.
While reading Thuder90’s thread and the AAR from the DC Chapter’s counter demonstration last Saturday, January 27th, you will find inquiries in regard to transportation, hotels, metro lines and the like. There were also a number of Freepmails discussing these issues.
For those interested in making our presence known in Washington, DC on March 17, 2007 please feel free to offer what you can.
· If you are driving and have room for others, let us know the general vicinity you will begin the trip. I have an offer now of someone willing to pay for half the gas to share a ride.
· We already have offers of rooms/beds for those that need a place to stay. We can always use more!
· Perhaps you can rally enough interest in your area that renting a van or chartering a bus would be worthwhile. Let us know and we will see if that can be arranged.
· Those that live in the greater DC area or will have a vehicle at your disposal may be able to help shuttle folks from hotels or metro stations.
· We may need wheel chairs and those to push them.
· Those that have blogs, talk shows, columns or access to others that do – please share!
Any specifics should be discussed via FReepmail!
The threads referenced above can be found here:
Click HERE to read: Counter ANSWER march on the Pentagon on March 17th
Click HERE to read:Wounded Iraq Vet Threatened, Spat on by ‘Antiwar’ Protesters
(D.C. Chapter Report on 1/27/07)
There are no formal plans at this time. Why plan a big rally/counterdemonstration if no one plans to attend?
Rest assured the DC Chapter faithful, with assistance from local citizens and troops, will be in DC on March 17th between 11:00 AM and however long it takes to ensure our presence is known.
The question is – WILL YOU BE THERE?
Awesome! I'll add you to the list!
Number committed to attend === 9
SUGGESTIONS:
Post the related threads on your state boards to generate interest in attending.
Make up a pdf flyer and email it to every conservative blog, website, veterans organization and Republican Party club you can find.
( I remember that outstanding flyer Wayne! Care to design one for this rally? )
If any of you are going to CPAC, please mention this to the convention. It could help us with recruiting people to come to the counter protest, and the attendees could spread the word back home.
Contact local VFW, American Legion and Veterans groups. (see post 53)
Contact Rolling Thunder and Patriot Guard Riders. (see post 55)
Contact the College Republicans, Leadership Institute, GOP Orgs, Conservative Orgs.
(Anyone having contact info for these groups…please provide it here)
NEEDS:
Ride from South Carolina.
Ride from central Virginia. Willing to share gas expense.
AVAILABLE:
2 bedrooms
1 sofa bed
1 bedroom and 2 sleeping areas in RV
Possible shared hotel room (already booked)
1 possible ride from greater Albany, NY area
1 possible travel companion for train ride from greater Albany, NY area
Possible travel companion for train ride from greater NYC area
Hat Tips:
Ieatfrijoles - #34 tearing ‘em down!
rogue yam - #40 Freepin’ in Frisco
shelayne - #41 wonderful true story to make you smile
1stbn27 - #53 Veterans groups
angkor - #55 contact info for Rolling Thunder
dstarr - # 59,60 Fayetteville information
The purpose of this thread will be to pool our resources and ideas to counter the attempted take-over of our nation’s capital and foreign policy.
I created a "RESOURCE LINK" ping list from those commenting on Thunder90’s thread "Counter ANSWER march on the Pentagon on March 17th" and the usual suspects from the greater DC area.
If you wish to be added to or removed from this ping list please FReepmail me.
I wish I could join you, JAN. Thanks for all your efforts.
Excerpts from ...
Veteran-American Voices - The pendulum swings
But what can we, you and I, do about it?
Folks it’s time to put up or shut up!
If we do not counter with a physical presence at their rallies, contact our congresscritters, and, in general, put faces and bodies behind the words, we may as well quit.
Get off the sidelines and get in the game… we have thousands of cheerleaders, but few players.
Counter Protest March 17th, 2007 At the Wall
We are not going to allow this to happen if we have to stand 20 deep around the WALL.
This letter will be going all over the Internet...to all the major Veteran groups...please spread this far and wide.
Thanks pissant...I wish you could join us as well!
I am working the PW/FR angle...
Also, those with connections, please contact RightMarch.com, Grassfire.org, Moveamericaforward.com, Young Conservatives of Texas, and other organizations.
Justa .. I have marked my calendar, and can offer rides (small car) to hotels/airports/metro, etc., assuming the old buggy holds up.
Ed-I'm sure the old buggy won't let you down on this important mission. Thank you!
Thank you for this very important heads up Viper!!!
Trying to clear my calendar. Will get back.
Can you post this on your state board? IIRC, there are others from your state that have expressed interest.
BUMP
BUMP
The day after the election I walked into the school where I teach. The first person I saw came up to me close to tears. Her son is an intelligence officer stationed in Iraq.
Her comment to me was, "They are going to do to my son what they did to my husband in Viet Nam."
I will be there.
"This "heads up" courtesy of Tom Mutha ( President, Liberty Bell Chapter 266, Vietnam Veterans Of America ). Looks like I'll forego the St. Patrick's Day festivities here in Philly this year for a trip to the Wall !!! How dare these pieces of shit use our memorial as a rally point !!!!!"
Alan F. Maberry
Past President,
Liberty Bell Chapter 266
Vietnam Veterans Of America
"I KNOW WHERE I WILL BE ON ST. PATRICKS DAY...HOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOU BESIDE ME, AND A FEW THOUSAND OTHER VETERANS AND SUPPORTORS. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR MAILING LIST, IF YOU CARE. SEMPER FIDELIS," TOM MUTHA
Please contact your local chapter of the VVA. I see the http://vva.org web site is not yet reorganized to link all the chapters
Who do you commit to and how do you commit to attend?
D.C. Chapter ping.
Get your butts out on the 17th of March!
BUMP!
Wish I could, but I've got me a day shift that day. Give 'em Holy Hell!
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