Concerned about the armed rally April 19th at Fort Hunt National Park in DC?

[arcadian]

Please call the National Parks Capital Region Superintendents office and the US Park Police to express your concerns. Specifically mention this quote which hints at violence:

19 April 2010: Bring Your Sidearms and Longarms To The Banks of the Potomac

Concerned American at Western Rifle Shooters - an invitation to the 19 April, 2010 Restore the Constitution armed rally at Ft. Hunt National Park, VA, just across the Potomac from Washington, DC. Mike Vanderboegh and Stewart Rhodes will be among the speakers. The email notifying me of this post said that I previously referred to this event as "another Bonus March". Well, I hope I was wrong, and everything remains peaceful. Though it can't be another Bonus March. The good guys will be armed this time.

http://billstclair.com/blog/19_april_2010_bring_your_sidearms_and_longarms_to_the_banks_of_the_potomac.html


George Washington Parkway
Visitor Information
[phone]

US Park Police
6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770-3207
[phone]

Will Reynolds
Superintendent US National Parke Service - National Capital Region
[phone]

[Richardo]

1. I was just thinking about the fact that 4/19 is the 15th anniversary of Oklahoma City coming up.

(and the 17th anniversary of Waco).

Hope security is ready for it.

[arcadian]

3. and Waco

[Recursion]

11. And Ruby Ridge and Columbine, no? NT

[AngryOldDem]

14. And Hitler's birthday. n/t

[virginia mountainman]

2. Not in DC'

It's in VA...

As long as the law is followed, their is no issue......

The law of the land is in force, and their is NOTHING Will Reynolds, Superintendent US National Parke Servicecan do about it... nor should he...

[arcadian]

5. Hey, I'm a Virginian. I know where Fort Hunt is located.

The Park Service better have at least half the show of force they have for a peaceful demonstration in DC otherwise they are shirking their responsibility.

[virginia mountainman]

15. Nothing wrong with a show of force...nt

[TheCowsCameHome]

4. What are they rallying about?

What's their beef now?

[arcadian]

7. Their guns being taken away or some such bullshit.

Even though this:

http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm

Firearms

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit our state’s website.

They think Obama is taking away their guns yet Obama actually expanded their gun rights.

[LiberalLoner]

6. My guess is they will march across the bridge into the Capitol and then

lock and load, and assassinate lots and lots of Democrats. I would not put it past these people. And if enough of them show up for the march, they will be able to overwhelm the guards, unfortunately.

I expect lots of people will be dying on April 19th. I hope my husband won't be among them, since he works nearby downtown, and is part of the evil "gubmint" being military. Maybe they will spare his life since all rightwingers believe all military are rightwing too.

[atreides1]

16. Not likely

If that's the plan, they'll have to drive.

[Parker CA]

8. Curious how DC police / military is planning on handling this potential mess.

[arcadian]

9. That's why I called.

The gun rally looks to be completely legal. But as I stated before. I want the USPP to be out in force. They do it for peace marches why not this?

[TheCowsCameHome]

12. Heaven help the first squirrel that wanders by...........

[Wilber_Stool]

10. It's more likely

that they'll get drunk and start to shoot each other than shoot anybody else.

[anarch]

13. not particularly

although I'm not clear on what statement this rally is supposed to make, if people want to celebrate their constitutional rights, I think that's great. A big picnic...with guns? Whatever. Sounds weird to me, especially on a Monday, if I'm getting that date right, but if that's how these people want to spend their time, that's ok by me.

[BullMooseLib76]

23. The Date

I can tell you a bit more about the date. It's April 19. The 15 year anniversary of...that's right you guessed it the Oklahoma city bombing, and the 17 year anniversary of the shootout in Waco. That should tell you all you need to know about where the heads of the people putting this "display of force" are. I live near the park and it is less then a mile form an elementary school. I hope no by-standing kid gets caught up in the middle of the right wing madness.

[arcane1]

17. I'll be in Richmond VA visiting family on the 19th

Safely south of this

[conscious evolution]

18. I am more worried about

those in minority nieghborhoods nearby that night.
You just know some of these teabagger idiots are gonna get drunk and try drive bys that night.

[Hannah Bell]

19. (E) Stewart Rhodes = sculptor, former ron paul staffer, Yale Law.

some of the rank & file don't trust him; think he's cia.

http://tekgnosis.typepad.com/tekgnosis/2009/09/will-the-real-stewart-rhodes-please-stand-up-are-the-oathkeepers-genuine-defenders-of-the-constituti.html

[arcadian]

21. Bwahahaha!

Somebody needs to post this all over Prison planet and every other conspiracy site you can find.

[Hannah Bell]

22. per his resume:

- E. Co. 9th Division Scouts (Airborne), Ft. Lewis, WA 1985

Paratrooper and Long Range Reconnaissance Scout. Permanently disabled in rough terrain parachuting accident during night jump into forest. Honorably discharged (suffered compression fracture to spine. This disqualified me for further military service but does not affect my day-to-day activities or health).


- Army Achievement Medal and Promotion to Rank of Specialist Four 1 April 1985


- John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, NC 1984

Successfully completed 1st Phase of Special Forces Qualification Course.


- U.S. Army Basic Training and Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA 1983

Successfully completed Airborne School despite fractured ribs.



http://stewartrhodeslaw.com/resume/rhodes_resume2008.doc.

[Kingofalldems]

20. Teabagger sympathizers will not like this one

[ileus]

24. I'd love to attend, but it's way too far to drive for an OC rally ...

It's be great to get out and meet some of my fellow OCer's and CHPer's...