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Don Adams of Independence Hall Foundation tells us that center-right WPHT radio host, Gary R’nel, will no longer occupy the mic at the Big Talker studio in Old City.
“R’nel, who is affectionately known to listeners as “Gary ba-by,” will be impossible to replace due to his quirky sense of humor and his congenial personality,” Adams said. “We found his show most interesting because he quite often refused to tow the ultra-conservative line.”
WPHT 1210 talk show host Dom Giordano will headline the Delaware Valley Stop Iran Rally tentatively scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13 on Independence Mall, Philadelphia, according to Teri Adams of Independence Hall Foundation. 
The rally, initiated by the Foundation, will be spearheaded by the new Delaware Valley Stop Iran Committee. Any legitimate, locally-based, non-profit group wishing to join the Committee should call 215-620-3055 for details.
“The purpose of the event is to unite opponents, educate the public to the dangerous nature of the agreement, and convince undecided members of our area Congressional delegation to oppose the deal,” said Ms. Adams.
A few July 4 facts courtesy of the Delaware County Patriots. 
Democracy Unplugged will present, July 9, independent presidential candidates in its initial Declaration of the Independents 2015 series of Forums.
As of now, four candidates are scheduled.
The presentation is 7 p.m. at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Ave., Swarthmore, Pa. 19081.
“All four of these Candidates are not connected with any political party machine nor funded by any corporation,” said Robert Small of Democracy Unplugged. “They can and will propose their ideas which you will not hear in the mainstream media.”
There will be a table for informational flyers on any other political candidate or movement. Admission is free though donations are accepted.
Small said the four scheduled to make presentations as of June 23 are Dr. Piotr Blass of Boynton Beach, Fla; Tom Lineaweaver of Lebanon, Pa.; Thomas Menier of Cape Coral, Fla. and Sho Muhammad of Houston, Tx.
Noted Commentator John Fund will be the keynote speaker at the Independence Hall Foundation’s July 3 event at the Independence Visors Center Ballroom, 6th and Market streets, Philadelphia. It runs 4 to 5:30 p.m. and celebrates the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta and the 239th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Fund’s topics will be those documents along with Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Laudato Si.
Also speaking will be Charlie Gerow, who is founder of Quantum Communications and was an advisor to President Ronald Reagan.
The event will also feature the presentations of this year’s Thomas Jefferson Defender of Liberty Award; the Franklin Award for Excellence in Journalism and the Betsy Ross Activist of the Year Award.
Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; with a student rate of $7.50 in advance and $10 at the door.
There will be an after party at the Independence Beer Garden, 100 S. Independence Mall West.
To RSVP, mail checks to: Independence Hall Foundation, The Continental, 615 Chestnut St., Box 39725 Philadelphia, PA 19106.
The group is also sponsoring a lunch with Fund at 2 p.m. at City Tavern, 2nd and Walnut streets. Seating is limited. For cost and details, call 215-620-3055.
Pamela Geller Defending A Friend
By Don Adams
ISIS has issued a fatwa against a dear friend of the Independence Hall Foundation, Pamela Geller.
Just writing these words seems so bizarre.
Ms. Geller keynoted our 2012 American Exceptionalism July 4th Celebration held at the Independence Visitor Center.
The event location had to be moved in doors, from the original location on Independence Mall, due to threats that had been made against Ms. Geller (even then) in relation to her appearance.
Occupy Philadelphia was hosting a national gathering on the Mall and some of their attendees had also threatened to interrupt our program.
In the end, over 300 friends packed the banquet hall to hear a terrific keynote address from Ms. Geller–the best speech ever delivered to our organization–with the exception, perhaps, of 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney’s Tax Day talk at the Franklin Institute.
The event went off without interruption–thanks, mostly, to the National Park Service security officers and the assistance of Internal Affairs Division of the Philadelphia Police.
ISIS Operatives Attempt to Carry Out a Texas Massacre
In Texas, earlier this, the situation was quite different–as Ms. Geller’s Muhammad Cartoon Contest ended with the killing of two
ISIS terrorists and the wounding of a security guard.
As quickly as the violence erupted in Texas, a national debate unfolded around the merits of the the contest and the supposed limits of free speech.
At the center of the storm–Ms. Geller–who was quickly labeled “hater” by the left–the same left that applauded “Christ in Urine” and a tasteless depiction of the Blessed Virgin that was praised as “art” by Catholic-bashers everywhere.
In all of our interactions with Ms. Geller, we have found her to be
principled, honest, hard working, dedicated, thoughtful, sincere, and caring. Of all the numerous conservative politicians, pundits, and operatives that we have hosted, she is one that we greatly admire.
While we wholeheartedly support Ms. Geller–and vouch for her tremendous character, we also firmly believe that with our rights, including free speech, come responsibilities.
Holding a single contest to prove several points–that free speech is preferable to the alternative, that a fatwa can be issued against American citizens, that ISIS is alive and well on the US mainland, and that Jihaddists will stop at nothing to destroy the West and all that it represents–may have been worth the price of the Texas shootings.
But conducting such contests over and over again, here and there, will prove nothing new–and will increasingly bring into question the motives of those holding the contests rather than the would be terrorist-murderers who seek to carry out fatwas and the extinction of western culture.
The following are two fascinating, yet contrary, opinion pieces written by conservative pundits – –Rich Lowry, for Politico, and Kathleen Parker, for the Washington Post.
For the record, we completely disagree with Ms. Parker’s view of Ms. Geller. Media hound Parker knows far too well of which she speaks–as most of what she says about Geller applies to herself, instead.
Update: Don has asked to add that another good thing concerning Ms. Geller’s contest was the way it exposed the hypocrisy of the left.
Mr. Adams is among the founders of the Independence Hall Foundation.
The Independence Hall Foundation is holding a Pot of Gold Money Drop Campaign. The goal–to raise $5,000–would help it retire a small debt and fund upcoming projects says the Foundation’s Don Adams.
“Without your continued support, we could not host events like the recent Delaware Valley Pro-Blue Rally and our 2013 What Difference Does It Make Press Conference denouncing the decision of the Board of the National Constitution Center to award Hillary Clinton the 2014 Liberty Medal on the eve of the 1st Anniversary of the Benghazi attack,” said Adams.
He noted that if everyone who had participated in a Foundation event contributed just $5, the fundraising needs would be greatly surpassed
Contributions should be sent to:
The Independence Hall Foundation
The Continental
615 Chestnut Street, Box 39725
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Marion Douzou, a French PhD candidate who is researching the history of the Tea Party in Pennsylvania, will the speaker at tomorrow night’s (April 10) meeting of the Valley Forge Patriots. It starts 6:30 at P J Ryan’s Pub, 233 Bridge St., Phoenixville, Pa. 19460.
Say what you want, French academics like the Tea Party. Here is Agnes Trouilet (third for left) marching with the Delaware County Patriot contingent in Springfield Township’s 2014 Independence Day Parade. Agnes was writing a thesis on the Tea Party movement for the University of Paris.
‘The Determinators’, a chilling film that reveals the dark side of a fully implemented Obamacare will be aired 7 tonight by the West Chester Tea Party on the second floor of the East Goshen Township Building, 1580, Paoli Pike, West Chester, Pa., 19380.
If you can’t make it you can watch it here:
Hat tip Delaware County Patriots
Sharyl Attkisson, Emmy-winning reporter and author of the best-selling book Stonewalled, will be among the speakers at the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, April 17-18 at the Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center in Camp Hill. 
Other speakers will be Sen. Pat Toomey, Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai, Phelim McAleer, producer of the film Gosnell and Brent Bozell of the Media Research Center.
For information about registration and cost visit here.