2/16 San Francisco FReeper Counter-Protest!

2/2/03 | SeenTheLight

[SeenTheLight]

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE 2/16, SAN FRANCISCO FReeper COUNTER-PROTEST!

THE PEACENIKS WILL BE IN FULL FORCE, STARTING AT JUSTIN HERMAN PLAZA AND MARCHING TO THE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, WHERE WE'LL BE THERE TO WELCOME THEM WITH OPEN ARMS!

THIS IS THE ANTI-AMERICA MARCHERS ITINERARY:

Sunday, February 16 March and Rally in San Francisco

11 AM Gather at Justin Herman Plaza

1 PM March to Civic Center

2 PM Rally at Civic Center

FOR MORE INFO ON THEIR PLANS, CLICK HERE

OUR PLANS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

DATE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH

TIME: 1PM

PLACE: CITY HALL STEPS (FACING THE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA)

BRING ALONG YOUR SIGNS, FLAGS AND PLENTY OF ATTITUDE!

[SeenTheLight]

Thanks for the laugh, Drango!

Too bad the Demos and the libs have no sense of humor...

[Sethtiger]

Suggested Signs:

In OUR Name!

The Left: 80 Years Aiding Mass Murderers!

Relentlessly,

Sethtiger

[null and void]

I'll be there. I just got back from having the sign printed...

[Jerez2]

I will be there, rain or shine. Just me. (But I know I will have plenty of friends there!)

[visualops]

Anti-War Activists Train Bay Area Residents for Massive Direct Action
by Mary Bull Friday February 14, 2003 at 02:24 PM
chalicenew@earthlink.net 415-731-7924

Antiwar Activists will be conducting direct action trainings to prepare Bay Area residents for massive direct action against the war. The trainings will be held during the Peace Rally on Sunday , near the intersection of Polk & Grove, Civic Center. They will occur every hour on the hour, starting at 12 noon, with the last training at 4 PM. Media advisory follows.


Contacts:
David Taylor: 202-210-4887 (cell)
Leone Reinbold: 510-798-8170

More info: Direct Action to Stop War http://www.actagainstwar.org


To: All Media Date: February 13, 2003

Anti-War Activists Train Bay Area Residents
for Massive Direct Action

Sunday, Feb 16, 2003, 12—4 pm, Polk and Grove, Civic Center, San Francisco

Who: Direct Action to Stop the War—a diverse, grassroots anti-war movement that advocates creative, non-violent direct action—including civil disobedience—to stop the war against Iraq, reclaim democracy, and promote social justice as the way to achieve lasting security. In particular, the group is organizing a “Day After” mass protest action: Should the US government ignore the voices of the anti-war majority in America and around the world and declare war on Iraq, Bay Area residents will mobilize en masse on the next business day to shut down the warmakers and transform the city from war, oil, and profits to peace, resistance, and life.

What: Direct Action Training. In response to the growing ground-swell of public dissent against the war, activists will be conducting direct action trainings to prepare ordinary people to take non-violent direct action to express their outrage toward a government that refuses to listen to them and insists on the worst act of terrorism: war. Many of these people have never engaged in public protest, let alone civil disobedience, and are eager to learn how. The trainings will include discussions on forming an affinity/action group, blockading a building, occupying an intersection, educating the media and passers-by; avoiding arrest, while supporting others who are willing to risk arrest, creating jail solidarity, and understanding the scope of our civil rights on the street and in custody.

When: Feb 16, 2003. 12 noon to 4 pm, before and during the mass anti-war rally. Trainings will be conducted every hour on the hour.

Where: At the intersection of Grove and Polk Streets, Civic Center, San Francisco.

Why: Because it is our patriotic duty to resist an out-of-control government that is poised to start a war that does not reflect the will of the majority of people, that will kill and maim thousands of civilians—most of them children, that will cost taxpayers billions, lose the friendship of our allies, destabilize the Middle East, and increase the threat of terrorism. Because we must stop this war and take back democracy. Because the power is ours if we take it.

SOURCE:http://www.indybay.org/news/2003/02/1573869.php

[visualops]

If war starts-
http://www.indybay.org/news/2003/02/1573835.php

[Drango]

Because the power is ours if we take it.

Only if we surrender it.

[null and void]

I think I'll do that. Coming from Springfield (Santa Cruz County), I'll park at the Fremont station and ride into town with Pete Stark's constituents.

Ummm, when should I met you at the station???

[Bob J]

Keep up the good work NorCal!

[sfRummygirl]

Holy, Christ, these are funny. I love the "I Hate My Father" one. Oh, God, thank you.

[Patrick the Patriot]

Well, we had a pretty good time today giving the opposition the business. The news and pics will be up tonight, or in the morning. We were only 3 strong instead of 4 so it was a little dicey. There were a few tense moments with the opposition, but all in all our presence was positive. The fringe element tried to get out of hand, but the strong Police presence kept them in check. Only one teen Iraqi girl came to the point of nearly assaulting one of our guys, but it was quickly prevented by our Badged saints. There were 30 who showed up for our side. Dave said that he only expected 12, so it turned out to be a bit better. I don't think any of us were intimidated by the fact that we were out numbered about 200 to 1. :) Most of the people that showed up heard about us from the Mark Williams show. We gave them information about FreeRepublic.com and PatriotWatch.com. So, we will be departing for San Fran tomorrow morning for the BIG show. I look forward to meeting you and giving those Peace luvin' folks some business. lol. Dave will be posting the new cell phone # for you tonight and give it to David Gold tomorrow.

[American Preservative]

The last ping was at post #224. Please read forward.

To those FReepers and FRiends who will be standing for America today on the steps of City Hall, have a great FReep. BE SAFE and strong to weather the weather and the unwashed (or in this case, washed-out) masses.

Thanks for the info at #265 visualops.

Again, everyone, be aware of your surroundings! The police may be there, but, we are each responsible for our own safety. The peace-full-of-it folks have a tendency to surround us, so....

David Gold at the end of his show mentioned our rally was meeting at 11 AM. Thanks stratman for calling Barbara Simpson to clarify that it starts at 1 PM. So, heads-up that some people may be there a little early.

To those FReepers that can't make the rally, thanks for your help in getting the word out, and for the effort. You will be missed, but, we know you are there with us in spirit. : ) And, you know, there always be ANOTHER FReeportunity. : )

FReep on!

[comwatch]

Sacramento is a Wrap
One down and one to go.
San Francisco Here we Come!

See yesterday report

Sacramento Counter Protest in the news!
Patriot Defenders Network ^ | Saturday, February 15, 2003 | Cathy McGee & Dave Jenest

[CarmelValleyite]

My favorite: "We Gave Peace a Chance... We Got 9/11!"

[MissToots]

COWBOYS AGAINST SADDAM

BOOT SADDAM IN THE *SS

If you've got 'em, wear you cowboy boots! French & Germans call us cowboys as an insult. I'm wearing my boots everyday to show support for Bush.

[null and void]

Sorry toots, no boots...

[Drango]

Morning gang! Wow, the weather reports look suprisingly good! See you at the Rally!

Be Warm. Be Dry. Be Safe. BUT BE THERE!

[apackof2]

FReep Bump, have as fun as we did yesterday in East Lansing, Michigan

[RightOnline]

God bless you.........and in the belly of the Beast, at that. May His angels surround you all.

[hujan]

Beside carrying the "HONK IF YOU'RE HORNY" sign to counter the "HONK FOR PEACE" signs they are carrying (thereby spreading humorous confusion), another sign might read, "PEACE IN IRAQ---SEND SADDAM TO PARADISE" or "MORE SUCKERS AND VIRGINS FOR SADDAM WAITING IN PARADISE."