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This was my inbox: Fellow conservatives, First off, we are a group of conservative and Tea Party activists who are against the Tea Party Express. We support their political views, which most all conservative groups share, but do not agree with their unsavory fundraising, organizational, and political tactics. With that said, if you are a supporter of the Tea Party Express, we would like you to seriously reconsider any financial and moral support of their organization. The time to hold them accountable is now. Contact the Tea Party Express and ask them for a refund of your contribution. Simply provide...

A leading tea party activist broke ranks Monday to endorse Democratic Rep. Mike McIntyre of North Carolina, expressing concern about a Republican challenger who was once charged with murder in connection with his military service in Iraq. Deborah Johns said it appears that voters are ignoring Republican candidate Ilario Pantano's past.

31-09  www.TeaPartyExpress.org  For Immediate Release:July 31, 2009 Contact: Levi RussellLevi@Frontlinestrat.com(509) 979-6615 As Obama’s Poll Numbers Fall, Support for the Tea Party Express Escalates!SACRAMENTO, CA -  As support for Barack Obama's administration continues to erode, the cross-country "Tea Party Express" tour (website: www.TeaPartyExpress.org ) is gaining momentum as it prepares to launch a series of 35 tea party rallies across the country 28 days from now. The countdown has begun until The "Tea Party Express" will rally Americans to oppose the current policies of higher deficit spending, higher taxes and bailouts. The more the Obama Administration is seen to pursue quasi-socialistic government policies, the...

 www.TeaPartyExpress.org  For Immediate Release:July 28, 2009 Contact: Levi RussellLevi@Frontlinestrat.com(509) 979-6615 Tea Party Express Culminates in Giant "March on Washington" 9/12/2009 SACRAMENTO, CA -  The coast-to-coast "Tea Party Express" tour (website: www.TeaPartyExpress.org) will launch in 30 days with the mission of bringing together conservatives who are concerned about the impact current government policies will have on the future of our nation. Sensing a growing need for like-minded conservatives to gather together and voice concern, The Tea Party Express was formed with two principle goals in mind: 1.      To encourage Americans to rise up and speak out against the out-of-control spending, taxpayer-funded bailouts, higher...

This first video is a lady who lives in Traverse City MI, where Michael Moore has a theatre and has a film festival. She mentions that Ted Nugent may run for office and that it's got Moore all vaclempt.VideoThis Video is an ex Hillary supporter who refused tosupport Obama and the Dems litterally pushed her into becoming a Republican McCain/Palin supporter

Embattled Northern California Congressman John Doolittle, fresh from attacks on Afghan & Iraq veteran Major Eric Egland (two attacks… one here, and the other here) has now launched on Deborah Johns, military mom and activist for the troops. Doolittle is under intense pressure from an FBI investigation into allegations surrounding his fund-raising, as well as his own party base in the California 4th District just outside Sacramento. His party base is infuriated because Doolittle is a chronic feeder at the Washington pork trough, second only to corrupt congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania, yet the district has little to show for...

Friday, September 14, 2007 Support the Troops Victory Tour 2007 September 12, 2007. The Victory Tour caravan made a stop in Columbus on Wednesday night. I was at the Quaker Steak & Lube to cover the event (be sure to catch the "Infidel" in the sights & sounds video) and spoke with Lt. Col. (USAF-Ret.) Buzz Patterson, Gold Star mom Debbie Lee, and Marine/Blue Star mom Deborah Johns. What a truly dedicated and inspiring group of Patriots. First I'd like you to hear from Gold Star mom Debbie Lee. She lost her son in Iraq and has become his voice...

----- Original Message ----- From: Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson - Move America Forward To: Patriots@FreeRepublic.com Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 9:08 PM Subject: I'll See You On the Road! For 20 years I proudly served my country as a pilot in the Air Force. I also served as the senior military aide to the President of the United States, carrying the "nuclear football." During this time I had the chance to work with the finest individuals this nation will ever know -- the men and women of America's military.Today our troops are fighting a war that Islamic jihadists declared...

(Columbia) March 14, 2007 - Wednesday, dozens gathered on the State House steps as a show of support for the troops serving the United States. They were joined by some cross-country travelers who are part of one of the largest pro-troop groups in America. Their mission is to pick up flags for our soldiers and leave some hope with the people in the Midlands. Everyone there had a story. WIS' Dan Tordjman spoke with one military wife, Ruth Russell, "My husband was in Iraq. He was in the first Gulf War. He's on orders to go back." Russell visits the...

Met with those traveling through Palms Springs Area tonight. It was an honor to meet Deborah Johns Blue Star/Marine Mom and the gal who's moto is "Cindy Doesn't Speak For Me. I was interviewed by a newspaper gal and a TV news crew. I did get Freerepublic and Gathering of Eagles mentioned. If they don't cut me out I am a blonde with glasses and a white jacket on. It will be on one of three local news stations in the palm springs area. I am visiting and don't know the stations. Take care and God Bless our troops. Tess...

BAKERSFIELD - As Democratic leaders push for withdrawal, members of another group are pressing for greater support of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. They began their national tour Thursday in San Francisco and held a rally in Bakersfield Friday, on the eve of Operation Iraqi Freedom’s fourth anniversary. MoveAmericaForward.org is on its second day of a national “These Colors Don’t Run” trek across 25 cities. The caravan arrived at Heritage Park in Bakersfield displaying “These colors don’t run” support for troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Deborah Johns’ son is serving in Iraq and has joined the pro-troop caravan to...

A cross country caravan with a pro-troop message leaves the Bay Area Thursday for Washington DC. Their message is for politicians who they say should stand down on their anti-war rhetoric. The group plans a stop at a controversial East Bay anti-war memorial the differences Americans have on this war will be more than apparent. Deborah Johns, Blue Star Moms: "My son, William, is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq." While her son is serving his country, Deborah Johns will be leading a pro-war caravan from California to Washington D.C. to send a message to politicians. Deborah Johns:...

February 28, 2007 -- How many times have you sat in front of the TV over the last four years, watching anti-war activists march on Washington, chase the ROTC off your local college campus, vandalize war memorials, insult the troops and wreak havoc under the surrender banner? How many times have you thought to yourself: What can I do? Here is the answer: Get off the sofa and join the Gathering of Eagles on March 17 in Washington, D.C. (SNIP) Last time the left-wing, peace-loving fun bunch came to town, their minions gone wild threw rocks at a military recruitment...

The Gathering of Eagles: A public service announcement By Michelle Malkin   ·   February 28, 2007 10:19 AM Click here for video of Michelle's public service announcement From my column today: How many times have you sat in front of the TV over the last four years, watching anti-war activists march on Washington, chase the ROTC off your local college campus, vandalize war memorials, insult the troops and wreak havoc under the surrender banner? How many times have you thought to yourself: What can I do? Here is the answer: Get off the sofa and join the Gathering of Eagles on...

Dr. Laura Urges Listeners to Support Caravan & Rally   Subject: Participate in "These Colors Don't Run" National Caravan Date: 2007-02-26 To the American People The following message is from Marine Mom, Deborah Johns. Her son, SGT William Johns of the U.S. Marines, is currently serving his 3rd tour of duty in Iraq. I am sick and tired. Sick and tired of how some in this country are turning their backs on our troops at a time when they need our support the most! This is why I am taking action to speak up, and in particular, why I am...

Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 5:36 PM Subject: Jane Fonda DISGUSTS Me My name is Joseph Williams, and my son, Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Jason Williams, died in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Michael believed in the mission and he believed in the goodness and decency of America.I wanted to explain to you why it is that I decided to join Move America Forward's "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national patriotic caravan from March 8th - March 17th and why I hope you will do what you can to support this important effort in conjunction with the "Gathering of Eagles" event in Washington,...

Subject: Service Before Self My name is Debbie Argel Bastian.  I am the proud mother of Capt. Derek Argel, who was killed in action on Memorial Day, 2005 in the course of his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  It would be important to my son not to dwell on the circumstances surrounding his passing, but on his life and his brothers in Special Ops.I was raised the daughter of a career Marine and a Navy nurse.  I served in the Army, and am a Viet Nam era Vet.  Service before self was a common phrase in our home.  Derek felt...

The following message is from Marine Mom, Deborah Johns. Her son, SGT William Johns of the U.S. Marines, is currently serving his 3rd tour of duty in Iraq. You can find this letter posted here: http://www.moveamericaforward.org/index.php/DailyFile/to_the_american_people/ I am sick and tired. Sick and tired of how some in this country are turning their backs on our troops at a time when they need our support the most! This is why I am taking action to speak up, and in particular, why I am helping to lead the “THESE COLORS DON’T RUN” national pro-troop/patriotic caravan being organized by Move America Forward....

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 Posted By:Melanie MorganPermalinkSacramento Union: Sacramentans Gather to Commemorate 9/11 Attacks NEWS: SPECIAL SECTION: REMEMBERING 9/11_____________________________________________________________ Sacramentans Gather to Commemorate 9/11 AttacksBy SacUnion Staff WriterPeople from throughout northern California converged at the west steps of the State Capitol Tuesday evening to commemorate the 5th year anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Billed as the largest 9/11 commemoration in the western United States, the event was part patriotic rally, part picnic in the park and part candlelight vigil. Music filled the air throughout much of the event.  At times the mood was bright as a sea of American...

Subject: An invitation to 9/11 Rememberance Event   September 11th, 2006:  “America Remembers” "America Remembers" 9/11 Memorial Event - September 11, 2006 Sacramento, California - State Capitol West QuadrantProgram Runs From 7:30 - 10:00 PMYou May Begin Reserving a Space to Sit at 5:30 PME-Mail john@MoveAmericaForward.org for more information LARGEST 9/11 EVENT IN WESTERN U.S. Rally at California State Capitol to Honor the Victims of the 9/11 Attacks and to Show Support for Our Troops. * Co-Sponsor: 101.9 FM The Wolf – “Fresh Country” * Fire Trucks* American Flags * Sacramento Police Department Chaplain Mindy Russell* Gold Star Parents (Lost...

Saturday June 24th in Courtyard Square in Santa Rosa, CA brought about 300 people to our local Support The Troops Rally.There were a number of great speakers, many from the Military. Soldiers, Marines and family members with loved ones serving in Iraq and around the world.Colonel Louis "Pete" Peterka gave a very moving talk which I will go into later. His Daughter was there and her son (his Grandson) Kevin is serving in Iraq at this time. That's Kevin's Mother in the center of the next picture. He was close to one of the events we have heard a lot...

The Third Annual Sonoma County Support the Troops Rally will be held at Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa, California on Saturday, June 24th, 2006, from 10am - 2pm. Our Third Annual Sonoma County Support the Troops Rally in Santa Rosa, California, will be even bigger and more exciting than last year's rally! We'll have special speakers such as KSFO’s Melanie Morgan and Brigadier General Joseph Schroedel, live musical entertainment from local bands, and the return of the "jumphouse" for the kids! Other speakers will include Col. Louis “Pete” Peterka; Lt. Col. Steve Countouriotis; Deborah K. Johns, spokeswoman for Move...

This is a Pro-Troop Alert for all Move America Forward members. This Saturday, June 17th, supporters of the men and women of the United States military will gather to protest the firing of pro-troop radio talk show host Mark Williams (and his replacement by KFBK 1530/Clear Channel Radio with liberal anti-war advocate, Bruce Maiman). The protest will take place at 1:00 PM - Saturday June 17th on Vernon Street in Roseville, California. This is the location of the Art & Wine Festival being sponsored by KFBK and Clear Channel radio. If you cannot attend: If you cannot make it, or...

**snip**Mark Williams fallout: The decision by KFBK (1530 AM) to oust conservative talk-show host Mark Williams in favor of moderate Bruce Maiman has angered many of Williams' fans. Griffin & Reed Eye Care, which pays for on-air media endorsements (including Williams') for its lasik eye surgery, has pulled all advertisements from KFBK. "Our relationship with the personalities that help us with our advertising is something we take very seriously," writes Brad Mitchell, Griffin & Reed's chief operating officer, in an e-mail. "… I'm sure the absence of our money on KFBK won't be felt too much, but hopefully the position will."...

"They Didn't Die in Vain" - Gold Star Families to Iraq Half a world away, a contingent of brave young men and women are risking their lives to preserve America’s freedom, liberty and safety. They are the men and women of the United States military and in their service to Operation Iraqi Freedom they regularly come under attack from terrorist combatants who are intent upon undermining America’s fight against terrorism. Some times the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces sacrifice their lives in this mission, and the mothers and fathers they leave behind here in the U.S....

A READER sends me a tip that Cindy Sheehan is speaking at a local law school, so I head down there with my camera and audio recorder. The room is packed to capacity with students, professors, and media. Cindy launches into her usual stump speech. War is bad; Bush is a terrorist; bring the troops home now; blah, blah, blah. Then, foolishly, she takes questions. MAN: I had a specific question with regards to the memorial you have erected in Crawford, and I believe one that you're going to be doing in Germany. You indicated that you were being supported...

They Didn't Die in Vain Cindy Sheehan has used the death of her son, Casey, to launch a far-Left political campaign against President Bush and the military missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, Americans will here from mothers and fathers who lost a son or daughter in Iraq who have a very different story to tell.From 4:00-6:00 PM Pacfic// 7:00-9:00 PM Eastern, the "Gold Star Families to Iraq - They Didn't Die in Vain" program will be simulcasted on 3 different radio stations, and streamed to computers around the nation via 2 Internet streams.The program, "Gold Star Families to Iraq...

WELCOME HOME OUR HEROES - Tonight (Sunday, Sept. 25th) Sacramento Intl. Airport (Terminal A) - 9:40 PM Friends:We have decided to throw a “Welcome Home” gathering for Deborah Johns and Joseph Williams – TONIGHT! (Sunday, September 25, 2005) and we need to build a crowd of well-wishers at the Sacramento airport to show these two how much we appreciate their efforts in this week’s national “We Support Our Troops And Their Mission” bus tour.Here’s the details:*Tonight (Sunday, September 25th) at 9:40 PM we will all gather at the Sacramento International Airport – Terminal A to greet Jet Blue Flight...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 23, 2005MEDIA INQUIRIES: Contact Shawn Callahan (916) 768-2686 [cell] OTHER INQUIRIES: Contact Robert Dixon (916) 761-6987 [cell] National Pro-Troop Tour Stops in Baltimore, MD – SATURDAY PM * From Northern California to Wash. DC… with 20 Cities Including Baltimore * Led by Marine Mom, Deborah Johns & “Gold Star Father” Joseph Williams (SACRAMENTO) – The national organization that supports our troops and the war against terrorism, Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org), has announced a national pro-troop bus tour that will stop in more than 20 U.S. cities en route to Washington, D.C. – including...

... Friday, September 23rdChicago, IL7:30 AM - Rally & News Conference at Marriott Hotel in Downtown Chicago. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. --> Members of the press and the public are invited to our News Conference at Marriott Hotel in the Old Town Conference Room....

Late last night I was pinged that Move America Forward will be in Denver on Wednesday at noon. After a lot of scrambling, arrangements were made so that I could go and the President of the Longmont Republican Roundtable agreed to come with me. A few blocks before arriving at the Capitol, I see a bus that obviously belongs to the enemy. I still haven't figured out how Al Qaeda got a bus into Denver. We were blessed with nice weather, and I was hoping for a great turnout. I met FReeper ajolympian2004 and he unveiled an awesome poster he...

Report from the Cheyenne, Wyoming rally this morning during the bus tour stop at the state Capitol. === I started my drive from Boulder to Cheyenne at 5:00am arriving at about 6:30am. === Capitol building at dawn upon arriving in townThe only person who had arrived before me was Don Edmonds, the father of a fallen Army Ranger. === Proud father Don Edmunds holding a picture of his son and American hero, fallen Army Ranger Jonn Edmunds, in action 10/19/01, Afghanistan.While talking to Mr. Edmunds I discovered that he had arrived much earlier than I to raise the flag of...

THIS THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 22nd... we need you all to come out to our rally stops in Lincoln, Nebraska; Omaha, Nebraska; and Des Moines, Iowa ... part of the "We Support Our Troops AND Their Mission" national bus tour. This is the lead-up to the "We Support The Troops And Their Mission" weekend activities (and giant rally on September 25th) in Washington D.C. Marine Mom Deborah Johns (who led the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" Tour to Crawford, Texas last month), and Gold Star Father Joseph Williams (whose son died in combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom) will be leading...

The Bus Tour left about 9:30 from the KSFO Studios in San Francisco where Melanie Morgan (Co-Founder and Chairman of Move America Forward) does a Radio Show every morning from 5am to 9am.This is Deborah Johns...the main speaker on the tour.As most of you know she was on the first tour, the "You Do Not Speak For Me, Cindy!" Tour from San Francisco to Crawford, Texas at the end of last month. It was very sucessful, ending up with from 3 to 4 thousand troop supporters meeting in Crawford Texas at a Rally organized by Free Republic.Jim Robinson, the founder...

Hello to all of you wonderful people out there who have stood strongly and resolutely behind our troops. This is Deborah Johns writing to you, the proud mother of a U.S. Recon Marine who has already served 2 tours of duty in Iraq and will soon return for a 3rd tour. Last month I led, in conjunction with Move America Forward, the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" caravan to Crawford, Texas.  We had over 3,500 supporters of the men and women of our military, and it was an event that made me feel so proud to be an American. ...

The support our troops caravan to DC will be stopping in Denver Wednesday, September 21st. Denver, CO 11:00 - 11:45 AM - Live On Air with Mike Rosen of KOA 850 Listen live at http://www.850koa.com/ (Listen Live link is at the top left , no registration required) Address is 4695 S. Monaco Street. 12:10 -1:00 PM - Rally & Press Conference on the West Steps of the State Capitol in Denver, Colorado. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the...

WEDNESDAY: FReepers Needed in SALT LAKE CITY as part of National "Support the Troops" Bus Tour THIS WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 21st... we need you all to come out to our big rally stop in front of the Wyoming State Capitol - in Downtown Cheyenne ... part of the "We Support Our Troops AND Their Mission" national bus tour. This is the lead-up to the "We Support The Troops And Their Mission" weekend activities (and giant rally on September 25th) in Washington D.C. Marine Mom Deborah Johns (who led the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" Tour to Crawford, Texas last...

THIS TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 20th... we need you all to come out to our big rally stop in Salt Lake City ... part of the "We Support Our Troops AND Their Mission" national bus tour. This is the lead-up to the "We Support The Troops And Their Mission" weekend activities (and giant rally on September 25th) in Washington D.C. Marine Mom Deborah Johns (who led the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" Tour to Crawford, Texas last month), and Gold Star Father Joseph Williams (whose son died in combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom) will be leading this bus tour and...

The Sacramento Marine mom who gained international fame for leading the “You Don’t Speak for Me, Cindy” caravan, is gearing up for another showdown with Cindy Sheehan and her allies in the anti-war community. The Sacramento Union has learned that Deborah Johns, co-founder of Northern California Marine Moms, will again team up with the Sacramento pro-troop non-profit group, Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org), to conduct a cross-county bus tour drumming up support for the troops and their fight against terrorism. Johns emerged as an articulate and effective counter to the increasingly shrill Cindy Sheehan last month, when the nation’s eyes...

<p>All FReepers should see it.</p> <p>First of all, the You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy! rally was spectacular. Go check out the threads for more.</p> <p>This is a streaming video (you will need Quicktime and a decent speed connection).</p> <p>The file is 5.2. mb and is a greeting from Deborah Johns of MoveAmericaForward.org to the FReepers, local talk show host Greg Knapp meeting Jim Robinson, and a greeting to FReepers from Greg Knapp.</p>

While anti-Bush activist Cindy Sheehan continues to demand a second meeting with President Bush to ask him about the ongoing war in Iraq, another mother of a Marine serving there is now hoping for her own one-on-one session with the so-called "Peace Mom." Deborah Johns, the leader of Move America Forward's "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" Tour, will be in the president's Texas hometown today, and is inviting her fellow Californian to a personal meeting. "For three weeks Cindy Sheehan has made inflammatory and untrue statements about the mission our troops have been serving," said Johns, who says Cindy's...

Hey! We got into Dallas early this morning (another no-sleep night YAWN!) and just woke up for a pre-press conference planning meeting. Below is information on where we'll be today. Can someone PING every area FReeper about the 4:00 - 6:00 PM event done in conjunction with KLIF? 4:00-4:15pm Media Availability - “Dick’s Last Resort” 1701 North Market Street, Dallas, Texas. 4:15-6:00pm Broadcasting Live on KLIF 570 AM with Greg Knapp at “Dick’s Last Resort” in Dallas Texas.

Though they don’t receive nearly the amount of coverage that Cindy Sheehan has enjoyed, America needs to recognize the sentiments of its Blue-Star and Gold Star Mothers. Blue-Star Mothers are those who have grown sons and daughters serving in the armed forces, and Gold-Star Mothers are those who had sons and daughters who have died while serving their county in the armed forces. The other day a Blue Star Mother took up the cause to speak out against the lies and distortions of Cindy Sheehan. Deborah Johns represents the patriotic Blue Star Mothers. Blue Star Mothers along with Gold Star...

Thursday, August 25th - "Move America Forward's" Chairman Melanie Morgan will be on to discuss the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" Tour. She is scheduled for 10:00am mountain (noon ET ... 9:00am for the folks on the west coast and Rio Linda). If the time changes for any reason I will post it here on this thread so stay tuned. You can listen to Mike Rosen's show LIVE by visiting the 850am KOA website, http://www.850koa.com/", and click the 'Listen Live' link near the top on the left side of the page. There is no registration required.

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You've all got to see this:   http://www.news10.net/storyfull1.asp?id=12639 After you read the story, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click that "VIDEO" button to watch the video of the story. Deborah Johns - the northern California Marine Mom - is a hero who gives us hope to present a positive alternative to the likes of Cindy Sheehan who seem determined to undermine American resolve to win the war against terrorism. Watch the video and pass this along to others.  It will inspire them!  Can you imagine if the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" caravan could attract...

Supporters of U.S. Involvement in Iraq Plan Caravans to TexasBE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO - CLICK THIS ICON AT BOTTOM OF STORY: READ THE STORY: http://www.news10.net/storyfull1.asp?id=12639