Sorry, reading comprehension problem that so often rears it's ugly head. Charles had the right idea of the rally.

Maybe you can explain to me why I deserved this:



Because it seems to be that both TW and Shades somehow felt I did.

DJ/Charles/whatever your name is--

I really can't, for a moment, believe that you have no idea what it is that you do that drives TW crazy. But if you really are that clueless, may I gently suggest that your posts may, possibly come off as condenscending and chauvinistic?

Just a thought you might wish to consider -- but what do I know, being so "dim" and all.

Oh yea, and if you are going to insult me -- at least have it make sense.

Really? That's funny, I always thought I came off as annoying and somewhat stating the obvious. I don't know what cave you've been living in but many times I have pointed out that I am not always very knowledgeable about certain topics but I give my opinion based on what I know. I don't consider myself a genius at all, I post what I believe and if I am proven wrong I admit it. Arrogant? You must be confusing me with Bush, I may be persistent and consistent when I stick to my guns but that hardly screams "condenscending and chauvinistic". We have barely crossed words in all the years I've been on this site, I barely know much about you and I have to believe you barely know much about me. Hell, this argument wasn't even with you yet you chose to jump in and gang up on me. I know I can get annoying at time, but I never figured I would get disliked by those whom I have barely crossed words with.

Call me what you want, it doesn't bother me anyways.



It's not my fault you're so dim you can't even see it. Does that make more sense to you?

RW, good luck with your rally. If I am in the neighborhood, I will stop by.

And these comments sure are fun to read!

I try DrGuy, I try. BTW, where is RW? He has not answered a single reply here. Hmmm.

You do bring out the best(?!?) in some folks.

RW is an infrequenter. He will pop back in soon and answer some of the posts.

He might do better to delete all the comments or start a new thread at this point.

I'm not anywhere near you, but this sounds like a neat event.

Curious if pro-troops, anti-Iraq war patriots would be welcome?

---Tex

As a general rule, it WOULD support the war, yes.....but anti-war, pro-military, patriotic souls are perfectly welcome. It's about patriotism and standing for American interests; you know....showing your Fascist, jingoistic, hubris-dripping imperialist nationalism. I'm not a liberal; it's all right to disagree with my position; I won't cuss at you and throw things.
I may not agree with the anti-war stance (okay, I personally see it as naive, shortsighted and misguided, but anyway....), but you're American, and it's your right to feel that (naive, shortsighted and misguided....heh, heh, heh....) way.

of course, that doesn't seem to be what the rally is about... it feels more like a patriotic, I support America rally, not an I support the troops rally. At least, that's what I got from the OP, but he should come back and clarify what this is all about.

---Jythier

That's exactly right.....give that man (woman?) a teddy bear! "Honk if you love America"....Support the Troops....etc. It's all in fun; have a good time and wave the flag. Leave the heavy, humorless stuff to Code Pink.

RW, good luck with your rally. If I am in the neighborhood, I will stop by.

And these comments sure are fun to read!

---DrGuy

Thanks....I hope I won't be the only loser to show. I'm going public with it in August...hope I get some takers. I really want to get this group chapter off the ground, too; this is a "membership drive" event, as well, if anyone feels the desire to join up. I do want it to be fun, though.

RW is an infrequenter. He will pop back in soon and answer some of the posts.

---DrGuy

And so I have....thanks for leaping to my defense, DG.....the way I work, it's hard to get on here as often as I'd like.

He might do better to delete all the comments or start a new thread at this point.

--Jythier

But that would ruin the rhythm you all got going, here!
I've enjoyed reading all the comments.....especially by Charles, who did get the right idea, and I didn't think he was "lecturing", either. Thanks to all for posting.

And I'm glad Tex isn't mad at me anymore

At least you're honest...it's a pro-war rally.

And I enjoyed Charles' comments too. Haha. All five million of 'em.

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.

I did run for class chatterbox at my High School. I even have proof of some people calling me motormouth in my yearbook. I'm glad you enjoy my comments, I too enjoy yours and in no way try to insult you or your husband. I know I have a unique point of view on many things but I can't help it. I can be very passionate about what I believe is right even if it sounds like something that can only exist in a perfect world.

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.

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.

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!