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As war protesters marched toward Arlington Memorial Bridge en route to the Pentagon yesterday, they were flanked by long lines of military veterans and others who stood in solidarity with U.S. troops and the Bush administration's cause in Iraq. Many booed loudly as the protesters passed, turned their backs to them or yelled, "If you don't like America, get out!" Several thousand vets, some of whom came by bus from New Jersey, car caravans from California or flights from Seattle or Michigan, lined the route from the bridge and down 23rd Street, waving signs such as "War There Or War...

We just got back from the rally today and it was phenomenal! I want all freepers to check out the great video and commentary we recorded (it was windy!). It was great to see all of you there. I don't think I've ever been surrounded by so many heroes in my life. God bless the USA! Where was Mark Levin?????

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Today CSPAN decided: a) not to cover the Gathering of Eagles rally, and b) to cover the Workers World Party's rally against America.With this deplorable decision, CSPAN has spit on the American military veteran. How can CSPAN make such a blatantly biased decision? Will they defend their decision, saying that "our" rally doesn't have any celebrities like Gold Star mother, Cindy Sheehan?What about the Gold Star mothers on our side who will be speaking? They may not have the name recognition that Cindy Sheehan has, but CSPAN viewers have a right (and an expectation) that their voices should carry equal...

Come Welcome the Move America Forward Caravan in D.C. Tonight.Gathering of Eagles partner Move America Forward has been leading a cross-country caravan of Gold and Blue Star families, veterans and other patriotic Americans that arrives tonight in Washington, D.C. after a week long trek that began in San Francisco last Thursday. Local and early arriving Eagles are encouraged to greet the caravan when it arrives at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW. Please plan to greet them between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. They’re scheduled to depart from Richmond, Va., at 3 p.m. and...

Forty years after the March on the Pentagon that Norman Mailer wrote into history in his "The Armies of the Night," a group of anti-war activists is planning a war protest with a large crowd at the same location. Only this time, there will be a difference. A grassroots group of counterprotesters will be on hand at the Mall this Saturday, March 17, to defend soldiers and their service. The Gathering of Eagles, a grassroots group, launched its Web site, gatheringofeagles.org, on February 10. Since that time, it has received more than 200,000 visitors. Organizers say the origin of the...

BERLIN - In recent years, veterans have felt disrespected as war and recognition monuments in Washington, D.C., have been defaced by individuals who have joined in the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) annual March, but several residents have said they won't let it happen again. This Saturday, a group of individuals led by former Marine and Berlin resident Salvatore Sena will go to Washington to protect the monuments and protest any attempts to deface the property by forming a human wall, joining hand in hand with others from across the nation and even Canada. "Word has...

MARCH AT THE WALL VIETNAM VETS & THE NEW PROTESTERS By THOMAS P. EVANS Red flag: Jane Fonda protesting the Iraq War prompts memories of her propaganda for the enemy in Vietnam, like crooning from a Hanoi anti-aircraft gun in '72. March 13, 2007 -- MENTION Jane Fonda to any 10 Vietnam veterans, and at least seven of them will have some sort of conniption right on the spot. Spread the rumor that Hanoi Jane will be leading the anti-war protest march from the Vietnam Memorial Wall to the Pentagon on Saturday, and a battalion of 60-year-old Vietnam veterans is...

....and head to Washington, D.C. for the Gathering of Eagles next weekend.Freeper #1 Jim Robinson has joined the Move America Forward caravan and is making the cross-country trek to join the Eagles as they protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and rally for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.March 17, 2007 has the potential to go down in history as the day Vietnam veterans, veterans of other eras and their fellow patriotic Americans stood up to the anti-American left in overwhelming numbers.Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan know about the Gathering of Eagles and are cheering us on. Will you let them...

The communist, pro-terrorist group International ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) seems to realize they are facing a hot LZ on March 17. ANSWER has made significant changes in their plans since their initial announcement that they would hold their ‘antiwar’ rally at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Last week they changed the location of their rally from Constitution Gardens (East side of the Vietnam Memorial) to a park one block west of Memorial on Henry Bacon Drive. Yesterday, ANSWER announced they are only going to use the Henry Bacon Drive park as a meeting point for their...

The people of the United States want an end to the war in Iraq. The elections in November were a clear repudiation of the Bush administration's war of aggression. The new Congress, however, has no intention of ending the war. Bush and the Pentagon generals are determined to prolong the war. Tens of thousands of more troops will be sent to Iraq. We are building a massive antiwar movement on the national and local level. Only the action of the people will stop the war. We are returning to the Pentagon because the Iraq war has resulted in more than...

Big-Name Journalists Spar Over Sources at NYC Gathering Wed Aug 17, 6:35 PM ET From l., panelists Richard Cohen (Washington Post), Nicholas Lemann (Columbia), First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams and Time honcho Norman Pearlstine NEW YORK This morning, Court TV gathered a group of columnists, editors, attorneys, and academics to discuss the rule of the law vs. the rule of journalism" at the popular media haunt Michael's in mid-town New York. With panelists Norman Pearlstine, Floyd Abrams, Nicholas Lemann, Richard Cohen, Michael Goodwin, Michael Wolff, Paul Holmes, and moderator Catherine Crier, the allotted hour was barely enough time to kick...

NMAI NATIONAL POWWOW August 12–14, 2005 Hours Friday, Aug. 12: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m Sunday, Aug. 14: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location MCI Center 601 F Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20024 Admission Adult: $12 Senior (65 years and older): $10 Child (4 to 11 years): $10 NMAI Members: $10 Groups (25 or more): $10/person Three-day pass: $30 During this special three-day event, spectators will experience Native cultures firsthand and have the opportunity to visit nearly 100 Native artisans and exhibitors showcasing fine art, jewelry, sculpture, and pottery. A true highlight...

During the 2004 Democratic primary, new online site Meetup.com gained media notoriety as it propelled the Howard Dean campaign to the forefront of the Democratic ticket. Thousands of liberals were meeting monthly to send Dean to the White House. The liberal media bias had spawned a liberal online virus. In response, Townhall.com decided to counter the liberal invasion and co-opt Meetup for its own purposes: to further the conservative agenda. Using Townhall’s resources, we promoted the Meetup groups to you - our valued Townhall.com readers. With great success, our Meetup force grew to over 25,000 people strong. Townhall enthusiasts all...

Yesterday, in Georgetown, KY, I had the distinct honor of enjoying fellowship with several of my heroes, one whom I just met at this event. Most Americans rarely have the privilege and honor of being in the company of several decorated war Veterans at the same time, yet alone befriending them and sharing a patriotic moment with them. That is what I did yesterday. As much as I do these things, I never take them for granted. Mike and Kathy Ford, proud Americans and Task Force Omega of KY members, had this event at their newly built and quite beautiful...

"Democracy on speed" is what one expert calls it, where professionals hustle signatures on the street for multimillion-dollar petition merchants, one name and about one dollar at a time. With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger threatening to call a special election for November, the signature-gathering industry is ramping toward an all-time peak, rivaling last year's record in which political campaigns spent $24.2 million to put their initiatives before voters, according to the secretary of state's office. --snip-- "It makes politics more convenient," said Bryan Kenney, 23, of Sacramento. "It's the only real kind of politics I ever get. My mom is a...

DON'T RELY UPON OTHERS TO STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELEIVE IS RIGHT! A group of folks who are tired of Americans blaming America for the evil acts being committed against us, want to support our troops while they're in harms way, and who believe we need a leader with strong moral clarity (like George W!!!) during this critical time for our country are gathering again. This event will again be located adjacent to the anti-war, anti-Bush, American apologist group's regular gathering area! Please wear red, white and/or blue. Signs provided to ensure unity, and we promote positive messages only!...

Easley, Bowles sit out Democrats' gathering By J. ANDREW CURLISS, Staff Writer Published: Jul 27, 2004 Modified: Jul 27, 2004 3:46 PM Missing from this week's giant gathering of Democrats in Boston are two of North Carolina's most high-profile Democrats: Gov. Mike Easley and Erskine Bowles, who is running to replace Sen. John Edwards. Easley and Bowles are staying home while their party's leaders and foot soldiers rally around presumptive nominee John Kerry and his running mate, Edwards. Spokesmen for Easley and Bowles said the two are not running away from Kerry but will be busy in North Carolina and...

IT'S OUR CORNER TOO! A group of folks who are tired of Americans blaming America for the evil acts being committed against us, want to support our troops while they're in harms way, and who believe we need a leader with strong moral clarity (like George W!!!) during this critical time for our country are gathering again. This event will again be located adjacent to the anti-war, anti-Bush, American apologist group's regular gathering area! Please wear red, white and/or blue. Signs provided to ensure unity, and we promote positive messages only! For more info: patriotsreunitingamerica@yahoo.com. God bless the USA! WHEN/WHERE:...

Large Gathering Prays With Convicted Imam Friday June 18, 2004 11:46 PM By M.R. KROPKO Associated Press Writer PARMA, Ohio (AP) - The leader of Ohio's largest mosque encouraged worshippers Friday to keep the faith in times of stress, a day after he was convicted of gaining U.S. citizenship by concealing past associations with terrorist organizations. Fawaz Damra, 41, did not discuss his trial or conviction, but spoke of the Quran's teachings about justice and faith, members of the mosque said following the closed service. Deem Alawan, a member of the Islamic Center of Cleveland, said nearly 1,500 people prayed...