http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/gatheringofeagles/ en-us Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:06 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049310/posts Tonight ABC aired their interview with Sen. Barack Obama with correspondent Terry Moran conducting; here is a clip of the segment that ran on ABC's World News Tonight: Moran: If you had to do it over again, knowing what you know now, would you support the surge? Obama: No. Because, keep in mind that -- Moran: You wouldn't? The Pittsburgh Tribune Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049310/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:56:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2049006/posts Video. Yeah, the left supports the (Rapist) troops all right. They also support (Fascist) America, and George W. (Hang Him) Bush. If you can muscle through and keep lunch down, the last minute will make you feel better. The Patriot Room http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2049006/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:46:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2047341/posts   RIP Prayer Request From Mountainflower ~ TAPS ~ It is with deep sadness that I relate the following to you.  On July 15 I received an email from Dan Small stating that our mutual friend, Hal Jones, has passed away after a 16-month or so battle with cancer. Hal Jones was with us in Washington, DC at Gathering of Eagles I.  It was an honor to get to know him and Dan, and to stand with him as a Marshal that day in March.  He has gone home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2008.  He is... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2047341/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:41:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046193/posts Berkeley mayor announces re-election bid Tom Bates seeks third term By Doug OakleyStaff Writer Article Launched: 07/14/2008 05:35:31 PM PDT Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates announced his candidacy for a third term Monday on the steps of city hall surrounded by five other council members who are endorsing him.His challengers so far include former Berkeley Mayor Shirley Dean and activist Zachary Running Wolf.Bates cited his record on fighting global warming, creating a "green economy," getting homeless people off the streets and supporting development near public transportation centers.He is endorsed by council members Gordon Wozniak, Linda Maio, Laurie Capitelli, Darryl Moore and Max... The Mercury News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046193/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:07:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045928/posts Oops, he said it again, Sen. John McCain that is, when referencing the "Czech Republic." McCain called the eastern European country Czechoslovakia today in New Mexico, as reported by Ben Smith at Politico, after blundering that same reference earlier. Perhaps McCain should stick to the script of the Bill Murray pop culture movie "Stripes" and just call it Wisconsin. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045928/posts#comment Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:07:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045900/posts As Sen. Barack Obama beefs up his national security and foreign policy creds with a speech today on Iraq and Afghanistan -- his campaign Web site purged his former views critical of the surge in Iraq. The Daily News is reporting that Obama's campaign scrubbed his presidential Web site over the weekend to remove criticism of the U.S. troop 'surge' in Iraq. The Daily News reports that the "presumed Democratic nominee replaced his Iraq issue Web page, which had described the surge as a 'problem' that had barely reduced violence." Obama's old plan stated that the 'surge is not working.'... The Pittsburgh Tribune Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045900/posts#comment Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:00:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1434908/posts Free Republic Exclusive Fred Phelps, leader of the "God-hates-faXs" movement, is planning on crashing the funeral of one of our War Dead on July 4th. Why? To spread his message of anti-homosexual SPAM in the most inappropriate way imaginable. There's a time and a place for everything. He's a publicity whore, as far as I'm concerned. Here are snips from an earlier FR Report: "A SF SGT E-5, James Stewart, will be buried in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 4, 2005. It's wholly appropriate that he be buried on our nation's birthday, because Sergeant Stewart gave his life for our... Several Sources Linked http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1434908/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jul 2005 21:11:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039091/posts MANDOZI, Afghanistan - Army Pvt. Justin Fillmore has some family military history. Yet he didn't really know what to expect in his first overseas combat mission. He is here in Afghanistan, he says, because he wanted to give a break to other soldiers, some of them on their second, third or fourth combat deployments. "I'm young enough, I can handle it," Fillmore, 23, of Latrobe says as he sits by a Humvee, smoking a cigarette. "I'm happy it happened, that I got to go while I still had the mind-set for it." The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039091/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:13:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038626/posts The Obama freaks, antiwar moonbats, and antiwar traitors are going to march on the RNC on September 1st. We can't let the Moonbats get all of the media coverage, so we know what needs to be done. From the Leftists: We can't let this go unopposed. Support the RNC and take away the moonbat's media coverage. Be there September 1st. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038626/posts#comment Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:35:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038111/posts DURAGI, Afghanistan -- Early morning, and 14 U.S. soldiers stand in a semi-circle for a mission briefing. Four Humvees, engines running, rumble beside them. "We're going to Warshallah today," Army Capt. Sam Karr, 28, of Manhattan, Kan., tells his platoon. "I guess it has, like, 200 bad guys in it. That's nothing, dudes -- we've got 14, so we're good." The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038111/posts#comment Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:11:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2019612/posts At lunch time, May 16, 2008, several members of the DC Chapter of Free Republic thanked the military recruiters at the Silver Spring, Md. Military Recruiting Center (MRC) and at the L St., NW, Washington, DC, MRC, for their service to our country. SILVER SPRING MCR REPORT:At noon, Mr and Mrs Trooprally, Cindy_True_Supporter, Kburi and PrezUSA222 carried pizza, soda, patriotic balloons and Certificates of Appreciation into the Recruiting Center. (Pics are by [Mrs] T). We spent some time talking with Navy and Marine recruiters. It was a good break for them and gave us a chance to express our thanks... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2019612/posts#comment Thu, 22 May 2008 11:58:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2007817/posts Gathering of Eagles has just announced Recruiter Appreciation Day, Saturday, May 17 or there abouts. Being a Saturday, some recruiter stations have shortened hours or are closed. Friday or Monday might be a better day. As in other Support the Troop Events, one organization steps forward to be the main coordinating organization. GoE has once again stepped up to the plate this year. Check out the GOE site for pertinent info. Hopefully no one doubles up on a Recruiter Station while one across town is neglected. Gathering of Eagles http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2007817/posts#comment Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:13:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035277/posts Saturday EaglesUp organized a Support The Troops Rally in Berkeley, CA on the street in front of the Marine Recruiting Office (Officially The Marine Corps Officer Selection Office)Melanie Morgan gave a great speech and Diane Nagy sang patriotic songs.There were several Gold Star Family members present, and one Gold Star Mother gave a moving speechJim Robinson-the creator of Free Republic- was there with his wife and one of his sons.Several hundered came by Motorcycle after meeting down the road in Emeryville. Melanie Morgan and Eagles Up's Doug Lyvere, SgtMaj, Marine ret The Institute of Phenomonology http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035277/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:25:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033959/posts FROM EMAIL from Doug Lyvere, Eagles Up -- ...Code Pink is on the ropes. The Marines have been welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce. More people, civilian's and businesses, have started showing their support for Veteran's. Everyone's efforts have started to pay off. Everyone should be proud. So this time we're going to do it a little differently. Last time we designated Berkeley a "No spend zone". Some said this had zero impact. I disagree - we made a point and whether or not a negative financial impact was felt, we got a response. This time, I think we should... email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033959/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:18:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2029153/posts On June 3, 2008, Jodie Evans, the founder of Code Pink and an Obama Bundler went on the Conscience of Kansas Radio Show with Paul Ibbetson. During the interview, Jody Evans noted that Osama bin-Laden had a valid reason for attacking the United States on 9/11. From the interview: Jodie Evans:…”We were attacked because we were in Saudi Arabia, that was the message of Osama, was that because we had our bases in the Middle East, he attacked the United States.” Paul A. Ibbetson: “Do you think that’s a valid argument?” Evans: “Sure. Why do we have bases in the... No Quarter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2029153/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:06:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021252/posts THE PRESIDENT: It's been a pleasure of my presidency to get to know the leaders of Rolling Thunder. For our fellow citizens who don't know Rolling Thunder, Rolling Thunder is the moment in time here in Washington, on Memorial Day Weekend, when thousands of motorcyclers come to the nation's capital to pay tribute to those who have died in service, to those who sacrificed, and those who serve. And it's a magnificent sight. We just choppered in, Artie, and saw your brothers and sisters cranking up their machines and driving through the nation's capital -- many of them have got... The White House http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021252/posts#comment Mon, 26 May 2008 00:50:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021249/posts John Amos, best known for his popular character role of James Evans in the hit CBS sitcom "Good Times", joined fellow bikers in D.C. to speak out for P.O.W.'s, M.I.A.'s, and support those currently serving. VIDEO Eyeblast.tv http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021249/posts#comment Mon, 26 May 2008 00:39:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020650/posts Nathan, Jared, and Jason Hubbard. Inga Barks filled in for syndicated talk-radio host Mark Levin last night (and did a great job). During the last 1/2 hour of the show, she spoke with sole surviving son Army Specialist Jason Hubbard and Congressman Devin Nunes about this: Forced to leave the combat zone after his two brothers died in the Iraq war, Army Spc. Jason Hubbard faced another battle once he returned home: The military cut off his family's health care, stopped his G.I. educational subsidies and wanted him to repay his sign-up bonus. It wasn't until Hubbard petitioned his local... 9/11 Families for America http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020650/posts#comment Sat, 24 May 2008 12:09:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2013026/posts For those who haven’t heard, IVAW will be presenting materials from their Winter Soldier investigation to the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) next Thursday (May 15). I’ve created another petition asking the CPC to verfiy any info that IVAW brings to them. This petition reads about the same as the petition that was circulated for the Senate Armed Services Committee. The CPC is more of an ad-hoc group than any sort of official committee, but since we’ve been out in front of IVAW on this, we should probably stay there. Please circulate this petition among your mailing lists. I’ll be doing... Gathering of Eagles http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2013026/posts#comment Thu, 8 May 2008 14:30:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008410/posts PEQUANNOCK — Protesters bearing placards deriding anti-war "hippies" and "murderers" picketed New Jersey Peace Action's annual gathering at The Regency House Hotel on Sunday, while a former U.S. State Department official and a war dissenter spoke inside. About 20 people from a coalition of groups that support the Iraq war, including Gathering of Eagles and The Band of Mothers, stood by the hotel driveway on Route 23 and shouted "victory" to passing motorists. They were there to protest the presence of Ann Wright, a Foreign Service official who quit to protest the Iraq war, and Medea Benjamin, the founder of... NorthJersey.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008410/posts#comment Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:21:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008163/posts Victory in New Jersey In solidarity with our friends in Berkeley , on Sunday, April 27th, The Gathering of Eagles told Susie Benjamin and her friends from Code Pink that they were not welcome in New Jersey . What a great day for Eagles and Freepers! AAR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008163/posts#comment Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:43:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001113/posts Tuesday, April 8th brought an onslaught of tan shirts to Capitol Hill. The Vets for Freedom Heroes tour stopped in DC to allow hundreds of Vets of Iraq and Afghanistan to visit with representatives. These Vets no strangers to missions, came with a new mission; Spread the great news of the progress made by our military in the Middle East. My personal hero, my husband was among the throng of those who had served overseas. After inspiring speeches by the likes of McCain, and a host of congressional representatives and Vets, [barely covered by the press] the tan shirts spread... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001113/posts#comment Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:52:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001191/posts What comes to mind when you think of the United States peace movement? Cindy Sheehan? Code Pink? Berkeley? Those are all important players in the current U.S. movement for peace in Iraq, and their brave and tireless contributions should be commended. But many others around the country have also been voicing their desire for true peace and justice since before the war on Iraq began. And not all of them are white. One such grouping, which I have had the privilege to be part of these past five years, is the Strength in Unity contingent. Made of people and organizations... Asian Week http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001191/posts#comment Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:44:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1998749/posts McCain was a POW when U.S. began to use laser-guided bombs TRIBUNE-REVIEW By Salena Zito Sen. Rockefeller got down and dirty today with colleague John McCain in an interview with the Charleston Gazette in West Virginia when he said: "McCain was a fighter pilot, who dropped laser-guided missiles from 35,000 feet. He was long gone when they hit. What happened when they [the missiles] get to the ground? He doesn't know. You have to care about the lives of people. McCain never gets into those issues." Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki had this to say about the Rockefeller smack down: "Senator... tribune-review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1998749/posts#comment Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:04:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1998232/posts I just heard from Chris Hill, Gathering of Eagles National Director. Following the 10am News Conference on Capitol Hill today, GOE visited 437 Congressional offices in support of the troops and their mission. Chris said that "probably half of the offices were happy to see us," with "one quarter apathetic and one quarter passive-aggressive." Predictably, Southern Democrats and Republicans were more typically glad to see GOE representatives. Overall, more than 200 in the House of Representatives gave a positive response to the Eagles. Vets for Freedom will be doing follow-up lobbying Capitol Hill on Tuesday, and the VFW follows... Teleconf http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1998232/posts#comment Tue, 8 Apr 2008 01:15:10 GMT