***PITTSBURGH RALLY 1/7/19*** PAFOA ROLL CALL***

[Justin///M]

Sounds very cool and well organized.

Thanks, it is. For all of Justin Dillon's initial faults with this, he has accepted the help and guidance of a lot of good people behind the scenes. That shows great character and willingness to grow. He has also learned that he doesn't have to do everything himself. I taught him the art of delegation.

Anyway, I'm just trying to paint the picture of organization because as recently as yesterday, someone told me that there were people not coming because they said it "was a shit show." They have no factual basis for that. Day 1, yes, it was a shit show. Now, it's well organized. Mind you, those claiming "shit show" never once stepped up to offer to help. I could have stepped out on it when they wanted to rally NOW, instead of waiting, but decided to stay an help. I'm glad I did.

[Justin///M]

That makes me smile because the police aren't there to protect you, they are there to make it look like the city needs to be protected FROM YOU.

That's right, however, we have members of the SWAT team that will be providing over watch (yes, there will be snipers) reaching out to us in support. Saying they are watching out for us. I think most of the police are on our side, although we know the Mayor is scared of us, wants his people scared of us, and wants them to think the police are there to defend the city against us.

[scruff]

I'm really bummed that I'll be boarding a plane to Sacramento right when the rally is starting. On the bright side, I just talked my barber into going.

ETA: and one of his customers this morning said he was going too. And I'm sure THATS because all of the press it's getting. OC is what's making this newsworthy, so its drawing other people in.

[internet troll]

Thanks, it is. For all of Justin Dillon's initial faults with this, he has accepted the help and guidance of a lot of good people behind the scenes. That shows great character and willingness to grow. He has also learned that he doesn't have to do everything himself. I taught him the art of delegation.

Anyway, I'm just trying to paint the picture of organization because as recently as yesterday, someone told me that there were people not coming because they said it "was a shit show." They have no factual basis for that. Day 1, yes, it was a shit show. Now, it's well organized. Mind you, those claiming "shit show" never once stepped up to offer to help. I could have stepped out on it when they wanted to rally NOW, instead of waiting, but decided to stay an help. I'm glad I did.

The facebook page has definitely improved since the early days of this. No matter how pure your heart is or anyone else’s who is involved, there will be haters and complainers saying how it should be done. But like most organizations in life..... only 10 percent or so are willing to step up and do any work, most just complain/bitch/criticize. I’ve done both in my life..... been the complainer and been the stepper upper.

I say kudos to you all. Justin Dillon was willing to step up and do something constructive as were others. The fact that he is learning and listening is heartening. You and others are stepping up.... putting your name (and phone number) out there, offering time/space and working to make this happen to the best of your ability.

People tend to look at the future of firearms in Pa in a negative light. Things like this paint a different picture. People are willing to step up to protect our rights to which I say “Respect earned”.

[Wilderness 1864]

That's right, however, we have members of the SWAT team that will be providing over watch (yes, there will be snipers) reaching out to us in support. Saying they are watching out for us. I think most of the police are on our side, although we know the Mayor is scared of us, wants his people scared of us, and wants them to think the police are there to defend the city against us.

I hope you are right about that and I thank you and others for working with the police to assure a peaceful rally.

I know that individually and collectively we pose no threat at all. But some arrayed against our views have a history of using physical violence, threats and intimidation. The media loves to stoke them too. In some places, where the political left reigns, the police are not concerned about what happens to conservatives exercising their First Amendment rights, and in a handful of cases (San Jose & Berkeley come to mind), have paved the way for the violent left to commit mayhem and stood down when it happened.

[Wilderness 1864]

I'm really bummed that I'll be boarding a plane to Sacramento right when the rally is starting. On the bright side, I just talked my barber into going.

ETA: and one of his customers this morning said he was going too. And I'm sure THATS because all of the press it's getting. OC is what's making this newsworthy, so its drawing other people in.

Sacramento? The belly of the beast? Your barber is getting the better end of this deal.

[LifeInPa]

Well ain't that awful convenient.

Yeah, I thought so. I guess their “feels” are more important than making cash.

[Cav_Trooper_19D]

I will be there

[Just1more]

Looks like I’m going +2 others. + another that’s 4 as of now

[Yellowfin]

That's right, however, we have members of the SWAT team that will be providing over watch (yes, there will be snipers) reaching out to us in support. Saying they are watching out for us. I think most of the police are on our side, although we know the Mayor is scared of us, wants his people scared of us, and wants them to think the police are there to defend the city against us.

Which is why we need more people every day being visible as us instead of single day events. In thinking about him yesterday as the 6th anniversary of when we lost him, what we need in this state right now is for us to be as much like Johnny Noveske as possible. That's who the public needs to see us as.