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Flag Rally in the works

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Flag Rally in the works

For Weirton, WV

http://www.americanpatriotcouncil.com/
from JoeUser Forums
Hey, folks....

I'm planning a flag rally for my area; the target date is Saturday, September 1st, from 10am-1pm. If anyone in this general area might like to attend, the site will be the corner of Colliers Way and Pennsylvania Avenue, in Weirton, WV, in front of the Rite Aid drug store. That's a very, very busy intersection, right off Interstate 22, and perfect for this type of thing.
Anyone who doesn't know what a flag rally is....it's kind of a "Honk if you love America" thing. It's simply a gathering of patriotic people who support the troops, their country, and value American ideals and interests; they bring flags, of course; American flags, state and military flags, POW flags, etc. They dress in appropriately patriotic attire, and display inspirational and patriotic signs and banners. It's just to have fun, and make a statement, standing for your beliefs.

I'm working on forming a chapter of the American Patriot Council around here---well, technically, it's already formed, but I'm the only member, right now---and I'd really like to make a statement, right out of the gate; a loud bang. That loud bang will take people to attend.
The APC was formed about a year ago as a conservative, rightist response to groups like Code Pink, ANSWER and MOVEON.org. To look it up online, see the link.
So, if you, or someone you know, is in this general area, and would perhaps like to attend, let me know. I'd appreciate it. Thanks.


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Reply #26 from JoeUser Forums Top
At least you're honest...it's a pro-war rally.
----Tex

But not directly....that would have to be something that's done by consensus, really. A decision of the whole group. I wouldn't want people to show up just simply to support America and the military, and find a bunch of "Victory in Iraq" signs. To me, it would be kind of a "bait and switch" thing, and wouldn't be fair to people like you.
If I get my group off the ground, and we have future rallies, then maybe at least some would be more pro-war, but only as long as we all agreed on it; to handle it from that perspective, with that in mind.
This one, though, is just for fun; simple patriotism and support for the military.
Why don't you organize one in your area? It's pretty easy, really; in fact, there's a woman over on the "Gathering of Eagles" website who's thinking of holding one outside the gate of Ft. Hood. I half-seriously suggested she do it at the same time as mine, and we could call it a "coordinated effort". I could hook you up with her. I also have information on how to do it, if you want. Let me know.

Jythier----I misread your comment, sorry.....it IS a "support the troops" rally, too; but those who want to back the military but not the war, like Tex, are welcome, too.



Reply #27 from JoeUser Forums Top
And I enjoyed Charles' comments too. Haha. All five million of 'em.


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Reply #28 from JoeUser Forums Top
RW: Our FRG could probably do something like that.

Right now we/they are very busy preparing homecoming signs and gathering supplies for the single Soldiers' barracks for when they return (and doing some other things too long to explain for the Holy Family Home Orphans in Japan) but I could still bring it up. Of course I'm not very busy with anything right now since I'm on vacation in Texas.

I do think what you are doing is very cool.
Reply #29 from JoeUser Forums Top
W: Our FRG could probably do something like that.

Right now we/they are very busy preparing homecoming signs and gathering supplies for the single Soldiers' barracks for when they return (and doing some other things too long to explain for the Holy Family Home Orphans in Japan) but I could still bring it up. Of course I'm not very busy with anything right now since I'm on vacation in Texas.
---Tex

It's great you're doing all that stuff, and I'm very happy to hear your guys are coming home. God bless every one of'em.
Bring it up to your FRG....maybe organizing it will give you something to do!
I got word today from the City of Weirton that it's okay with them, so it's go on Sept. 1st. I'm looking forward to it.

I do think what you are doing is very cool.


Thank you, Tex....that means a lot, coming from you. if you would want the info on how to organize a Flag Rally, just let me know; I have it.

Reply #30 from JoeUser Forums Top
The return is still a ways off, but it's a lot of preparation so they are starting early.

If you get a chance, post pics from your rally. I would love to see and read about it.

I would love to know how to get one put together. I can't guarantee I would be able to do it myself (3 kids, no husband), but I would love to be able to suggest it to some of the groups the kids and I are involved with. My email is brandie0121 at yahoo dot com.

Thanks!
Reply #31 from JoeUser Forums Top

The return is still a ways off, but it's a lot of preparation so they are starting early.

If you get a chance, post pics from your rally. I would love to see and read about it.

I would love to know how to get one put together. I can't guarantee I would be able to do it myself (3 kids, no husband), but I would love to be able to suggest it to some of the groups the kids and I are involved with. My email is brandie0121 at yahoo dot com.

Thanks!


I just e-mailed you.

Reply #32 from JoeUser Forums Top
The rally is confirmed for Sept. 1st at 10AM, for any interested.
Reply #33 from JoeUser Forums Top
To bad I'm so far away.
Reply #34 from JoeUser Forums Top

I just noticed that I never followed up on this post; I had 33 people show up, I collected many items for crae packages, and had a great day. I followed this one with other rallies into 2008, but always seemed to pick rainy days for them, so the turnout was never as great.