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Posted: 1/20/2020 1:54:53 PM EDT
This thread is to post your takeaways from today's rally. Things you liked, things you'd change in the future, things you experienced and any other thoughts you had from today. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 1:55:21 PM EDT
[#1]
I'd wear warmer clothing.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 1:55:37 PM EDT
[#2]
It's over already?
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Posted: 1/20/2020 1:55:45 PM EDT
[#3]
Great job, patriots!!!
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:03:15 PM EDT
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It's over already? |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:04:34 PM EDT
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It's over already? I think the busses leave at 2. So there’s probably still a crowd in the area. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:05:38 PM EDT
[#6]
In for this thread.
VBB set the bar for organization. Looking forward to good content. Well done gents. Well done. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:06:19 PM EDT
[#7]
Anybody spot Opie
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:06:37 PM EDT
[#8]
Yep, so much for the naysayers earlier this morning.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:07:29 PM EDT
[#9]
Well done guys.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:08:19 PM EDT
[#10]
My hotwash take from the side:
If this ever happens again, way prior, someone needs to rent space at or near the event. With fiber internet. Create a node for arfpeople to be able to livestream irrespective of cell capacity. Maybe not for every member, but for designated corners of the event, for instance. I have been chasing streams all day |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:10:19 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Great job, patriots!!!  ...
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:11:09 PM EDT
[#12]
In for AAR.
Well done so far guys! Fucking excellent! |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:11:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:14:05 PM EDT
[#14]
It probably won't change the minds of Virginia's democraps but I'm definitely thinking I'll be at my next State rally when the time comes.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:14:16 PM EDT
[#15]
I am relieved, happy the leftists didn't ruin it, nobody was hurt and thankful for all those that could make it.
A good day for Patriots. But I feel this isn't the last time this needs to happen. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:16:14 PM EDT
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Saw literally two confederate flags.
Met some out of state Silent Brigade wearing members. So glad so many people came out to join us today.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:18:21 PM EDT
[#17]
I’m proud of all you guys, and I’m glad you had a successful event!
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:19:00 PM EDT
[#18]
 Spartans, what is your profession? Any of these kind of chants going on? |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:19:16 PM EDT
[#19]
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I am relieved, happy the leftists didn't ruin it, nobody was hurt and thankful for all those that could make it. A good day for Patriots. But I feel this isn't the last time this needs to happen. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:21:21 PM EDT
[#20]
Lighter plates.
Screw my backpack. Too cumbersome. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:22:33 PM EDT
[#21]
Good job everyone.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:23:41 PM EDT
[#22]
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I am relieved, happy the leftists didn't ruin it, nobody was hurt and thankful for all those that could make it. A good day for Patriots. But I feel this isn't the last time this needs to happen. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:24:06 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryThere were a bunch of "USA! USA!" chants.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:25:10 PM EDT
[#24]
Well done men.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:26:23 PM EDT
[#25]
we can barely get 1,000 people to show up in CA, in a much larger state. well done, VA. outstanding.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:28:31 PM EDT
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What was supposed to happen: conduct movement to capital, execute rally, exfil.
Pros: everyone stuck together. Moved as one unit from SP. Comms worked. OPORD was fantastic. Cons: not everyone had comms. Some people had hotel problems Sustain: the social the night before was awesome. Very helpful and informative. Good mission brief. I'll think of more on the long ride home, I'm sure. Overall, it was pretty much flawless. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:28:39 PM EDT
[#27]
Excellent day. There was good communication. I knew where to be and when to be there.
For advice being there. Don't over pack. Get your shit squared away (radios in my case). Don't over pack. Thanks again to all who put this together. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:29:24 PM EDT
[#28]
This was probably 65% of the crowd. More came.
 Richmond gun rights rally: Helicopter crowd shots at 9:30 a.m. before rally |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:30:07 PM EDT
[#29]
Grateful no disturbances from liberals
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:30:09 PM EDT
[#30]
I will eat crow. I thought there would be epic unrest, Antifa wackiness, mass arrests, and at least a double difit body count but this went well.
All who went are better people than I. Kudos |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:30:50 PM EDT
[#31]
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Lighter plates. Screw my backpack. Too cumbersome. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:33:51 PM EDT
[#32]
Lack of communication. Things changed and nobody bothered to tell anyone such as frequency changes, etc.
That and I need lighter plates |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:33:53 PM EDT
[#33]
Needed warmer shoes. Should have slung a long gun.
Otherwise was fantastic to see such a great crowd. Glad I went. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:34:06 PM EDT
[#34]
I think all went well
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:35:34 PM EDT
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I went with a different group, but was super impressed by your organization. How do I get connected? (From Lynchburg FYI)
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:37:55 PM EDT
[#36]
Well done!!!
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:38:01 PM EDT
[#37]
Fine job to the planners and attendees on all accounts!
Thank you for representing me. You've done us all proud!! |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:38:07 PM EDT
[#38]
I wasn't there today but I am proud of everyone who was. I'll admit I was wrong about how I thought it would go, and I count myself among those who were a little too hot-headed about the fence. I'm glad to see everyone organize and execute so well with zero commotion and arrests.
I think beyond Virginia and the immediate struggle with this suite of gun bills, you have demonstrated a repeatable playbook for organization and political pressure that can be replicated as needed across the country. I'm extremely grateful for the planning done and the lessons learned, and I hope that people involved with this march today will continue to network and lead the body of patriots nationwide. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:38:31 PM EDT
[#39]
What was the purpose of the yellow caution tape tied to certain individuals left arms?
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:39:10 PM EDT
[#40]
Cell service was very degraded, but worked. I didn’t expect it to work at all. I’m sure someone was at a kill switch just waiting.
It’s difficult to operate a large group in a crowd that size, even at 7:15 am If you get there early (6am) you have a lot of parking options Streaming will chew through a battery, have a battery cell charger. OPSEC is fine until it messed with coordination. Team did a fantastic job. VBB is awesome VCDL is awesome BlackFox is awesome Despite all the purse swinging here sometimes, we’re a great group! Amazing support from across the country. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:42:59 PM EDT
[#41]
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What was the purpose of the yellow caution tape tied to certain individuals left arms? 
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:43:36 PM EDT
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Grateful no disturbances from liberals Breitbart got them on video. The crowd tried to drown out there PA system with "USA" and "4 more year chants." Part of the chant characterized the even as a "phony gun rally." They didn't last long and the police appeared to escort them away with incidence. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:44:25 PM EDT
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I wasn't there today but I am proud of everyone who was. I'll admit I was wrong about how I thought it would go, and I count myself among those who were a little too hot-headed about the fence. I'm glad to see everyone organize and execute so well with zero commotion and arrests. I think beyond Virginia and the immediate struggle with this suite of gun bills, you have demonstrated a repeatable playbook for organization and political pressure that can be replicated as needed across the country. I'm extremely grateful for the planning done and the lessons learned, and I hope that people involved with this march today will continue to network and lead the body of patriots nationwide. So other guys can learn from what we did well and improve on things we missed. We want to help everyone organize. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:48:01 PM EDT
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What was the purpose of having plates? Paladin |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:49:14 PM EDT
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Lighter plates. Screw my backpack. Too cumbersome. I also should have layered more on my upper body. My legs were fine, but my arms got cold a few times. Also, there were no issues with the police that I saw. I will say that by itself is a win. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:50:01 PM EDT
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What was the purpose of the yellow caution tape tied to certain individuals left arms? Edit: that was another pro. Having an easy way to ID our people. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:54:18 PM EDT
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"It didn't change the democrats minds" Of course it didn't, you can't touch the true believers, the same way you could never convince to vote for gun control. The battle is for the middle, the battle is for the uniformed, the battle is for the unmotivated, the battle is for our own hearts and minds to convince us to steel ourselves for the long road ahead.
Now get out, funnel your rage, file lawsuits, and organize to turn Virginia for Trump in 2020. That would be the first real shot across the dems bow. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:54:54 PM EDT
[#48]
Was a good time. Thanks everyone. I'm in for dinner if you guys are meeting up
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:56:01 PM EDT
[#49]
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Grateful no disturbances from liberals |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 2:57:04 PM EDT
[#50]
You guys rock! I just hope that it convinces some people.
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