Posted on 03/01/2009 10:36:56 AM PST by DTogo
OK, thanks to Rick Santelli’s rant we’ve all had our symbolic “tea parties” around the country, then CPAC, and are feeling pretty good. Some have protested in public before, others haven’t but enjoyed getting out and meeting other outraged citizens, and others couldn’t make it because it was on a Friday and they still have a job.
So, ‘what’s next’ many are asking. Here’s a suggestion, with some built-in skepticism, expounded upon by a recent post by FReeper LS It's Not Time Yet, But . . .. Turn the proposed “Bonus Army” massing of people in DC into a We The People event, or “Woodstock” if you will on the National Mall!
Skeptic: Woodstock… wasn’t that for hippies?
Bear with me a minute. Say we’re able to amass a couple hundred thousand people or more into DC for several days. Interesting idea! But what would we do; march all day, shout all day, simply mill around? No, we should organize some activities to not only occupy the time, but also draw even MORE people/attention to D.C.:
1) Encourage Talk Radio hosts to broadcast live from the Mall! Imagine Laura Ingraham at one end of the Mall and Glenn Beck at the other in the morning, just talking out a parked RV or bus equipped to do so. Rush Limbaugh, Publice Enemy #1 from noon (would the Maha show up?). Hannity from 3pm and Levin and Savage from 6pm at either ends where Laura and Glenn were in the morning. And whoever has a daytime or evening TV show, like Beck/Hannity, could also do their shows “man-on-the-street” style.
Skeptic: What, stand around and listen to our favorite radio host yack into a mic?
2) Additionally, invite conservative musicians to come play, motivate the crowds, mingle, etc. No fancy stage set-up, just start playing where you stand and let the crowds gather. Charlie Daniels, Lee Greenwood, Ted Nugent, etc.
Skeptic: Hmmm, The Nuge on the Mall?!
3) Also, invite conservative celebrities/politicians to come speak and mingle with the crowds. Chuck Norris was just on Glenn Beck’s show the other night and seemed pretty fired up. How about Melanie Morgan and Michelle Malkin who’ve been making the rounds recently. Expound on that with invitations to Jon Voight, Robert Davi, Joe the Plumber, and political insiders like Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, etc.
Skeptic: I don’t like all those guys, and would any celebrity even show up?
Yeah, we don’t all see eye to eye on every issue. It's time to unite and use their “gravitas” on site to attract media attention and motivate even more folks to attend. I’m not saying they’d all show up, but their absence might speak volumes and diminish their own future ambitions. And if 2~3 did show up, you'd think they have others on speed dial. Hey, there are no celebrities in the trenches of this 'war' for the Constitution!
4) Notify and invite local and national media outlets to the event. LS himself is a regular on Fox & Friends and other long-time FReepers have connections to the media and perhaps the folks in #3.
5) In addition to the media, we’d need some web savvy folks on site to quickly package clips on to Youtube and other web-based outlets so as not to let the MSM marginalize the event and the message.
Skeptic: Yeah, but you need a permit to do this kind of stuff…
You don’t need a permit to go to Washington D.C., and you don’t need a permit to walk around with a guitar over your shoulder or a fiddle in your hand, and play to whoever wants to listen. Pan-handlers strumming for a buck don't have permits, why should Ted Nugent or Charlie Daniels?
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Skeptic: Yeah, but if they knew in advance they’d call out the police and shut us down.
Shut what down? People visiting the Mall? A musician playing to some folks who stop and listen? And how many D.C. policemen would probably rather hear Charlie Daniels or meet Chuck Norris as opposed to shoot tear gas at them? (Tear gas to Chuck Norris is actually laughing gas, isn’t it?)
Skeptic: OK, then they’d block off the Mall to begin with.
Then you’d have several hundred thousand people on the streets of D.C., blocking traffic, walking to different parks looking to hear who’s playing or who’s speaking. Is that better? What’s next, martial law?
Skeptic: Well yeah, what if they declare martial law?
Fine, then we win as they shut down the District of Corruption for a non event. And we can all stay home and shout “Ha HA!” at the TV. In the city named after one of the Founding Fathers and our first president, where the very Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are enshrined… our government calls out the police to deny We The People our first and most fundamental Right. Would they dare?
They will have demonstrated for the entire nation their absolute disdain and disregard for the Constitution, and distrust of We The People. Stay home, shut up, and pay your taxes – it is no longer your country and you no longer have rights. We’ll be stopping by for your guns later this week.
We all talk a big game about the Constitution, here on FR, on Talk Radio, and recently at CPAC. Well, when are we going to walk a big game?
And I suggest a Million Taxpayer March for April 15th. Let Washington see the folks who are tired of being taxed to death to bailout people too foolish to live within their means, people who are tired the “IOU Economy†and how it will indenture their children and grandchildren to countries with no Bill of Rights.
Yes, that’s why Chuck Norris would be a GREAT invite:
http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/20871735/black_belt_patriotism.htm
FYI, thoughts welcome.
“Million Taxpayer March”
I like it.
How about a 95% taxpayer March ?
bump to your ideas. Plan it, get permits, spend July 4th week marching around D.C. July 4th is a Saturday, start convening on Wednesday of that week culminating the events on the 4th. Get as many other groups of like mind to rally at the same time. I’ll cross my fingers.
I like that one, since I just saw that Obama’s carbon tax to oil/gas will result in all of us paying $1.27 more at the pump in additional gas tax....we should be seeing $3+ gas later this year.
Memorial Day is also a common 3 Day Holiday.
June 13th is the Gatheringofeagles.org VICTORY IN IRAQ march, which they have rescheduled once.
Co-Ordinating with other like minded Groups combines Budgets, Contributions, and Timing of Trips to DC...Some of us only have 1 DC Trip in us.
A Nationwide Wagon Train, Drive thru Cities on the Way, speaking and rallying for others to Join, give money, or Donate FLAGS, SIGNS, etc... creates a symbolic LEAD IN, advertising Road Trip.
CHARTER BUSes and AMTRAC .....AMTRAC goes RIGHT THRU DC.
Getting a permit to assemble/speak in America... sheesh, what are we Singapore?
#28, great suggestions!
I suggested April 15th a few days ago. It’s the perfect day for a tax protest.
Personally, I would do a local event. Not DC.
Absolutely, but the beauty of a “non-event” is that you a) don’t need a parade/demonstration license. (”Demonstration? There isn’t going to be any demonstration. I’m here to visit the National Museum of Art!”) b) they are hesitant to call out the national guard or military for something that no one will admit to; and c) the more “sightseers” and “onlookers” that appear, the more sightseers and onlookers you will ATTRACT.
It could certainly be an event in other cities nationwide.
If we organize an “Event” . . . those that cannot go because it’s expensive . . . can get Sponsors to send a Delegation from the “Organization of Choice goes here”.
Each State has to be visibly represented....all 57 of them.
It’s less a Freepers event, It should be a nationwide American event
When representatives of your “Protest” show up in the Congressional offices, sign the Visitors book, and leave behind a one page “statement” or whatever, Congress persons notice. (Or whoever is manning the office of same).
If 200,000 people show up, and no one VISITS the Congessional offices, or goes to the Floor of the Senate/House and VISITS, then you have less of an Impact.
We have to create a small delegation to carry the “Protest” particulars to each Congress person.
Wierdo anti War people held constant vigils outside the Whitehouse. They had a constant presence. We should have the $$$’s/organizational capability to establish a long running “Presence” on the Whitehouse Fence, and rotate personnel/volunteers to man that location.....just like they did to Bush, handing out propaganda leaflets to the Citizen tourists.
It takes money, and Volunteers, with OBama supplying the Motivation Speeches to go visit DC in person.
Again, suggestions welcome.
There are 10 great Civil War songs that need be brought back to life:When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Just Before the Battle, Mother; Battle Cry of Freedom; Tenting on the Old Camp Ground; Tramp, Tramp, Tramp; Keller's American Hymn; The Vacant Chair; John Brown's Body; Battle Hymn of the Republic; Dixie. /seriously
Replace Burning Draft Cards with Burning IRS 1040s and you've got something to talk about!
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This is the only way we will ever get the attention of our elected officiala and the masses- protest!
Freedomsfirst is planning a ‘million man’ march on Washington. HALF A MILLION have already signed up.
(Many of you have remarked that the march needs to be NOW, not in Sept. Please note what the founder of Freedomsfirst has to say about this under the ‘Dear Friends’ email second paragraph))
Anti-Obama organizations are being united for a ‘million man’ march on Washington. The permit is secured
From ‘FreedomsMarch’:
PRESIDENT OBAMA, WE DEMAND THAT YOU BE TRANSPARENT NOW
We will come together in a peaceful rally. We are proud Americans who fear that we are losing the America we all know and love. The America where millions have served in our military sacrificing and giving their lives so that we remain free. A people who honor their flag and understand what it means to fly it and be so proud to do so. It is time for our voices to be heard loud and clear. Our government is for the people and by the people. Where is that now? We are PRO GOD, PRO LIFE, PRO GUN Americans who see our rights slipping away as we speak. It is time our voices are heard. It is time for us to shout loudly and strongly that we refuse to live under a socialist regime, where our voices are silenced. Lets take this action now before we awaken one morning and our freedoms are nothing more than a memory.
We ask you TO wear RED, WHITE AND BLUE CLOTHING... BRING YOUR FLAGS WAVE THEM HIGH... SIGNS WILL BE PROVIDED.. WE WANT TO GIVE THE GREATEST IMPRESSION OF WHO WE ARE AS WE WILL BE SEEN ALL OVER THE WORLD. UNITED AND PEACEFUL AND WITH CONTROL. WE WILL LEAVE THE GROUNDS AS CLEAN AS THEY WERE GIVEN TO US.
No food or beverage will be provided. You’re welcomed to bring your own.
Entertainment will be provided. We are setting up a wonderful assortment of guest speakers, political and non political,prominent people and many surprises. Major news networks, including CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. Resistnet.com will also attend. MUCH more to come .
Please make your reservations early as hotels and motels will fill quickly.
We are God,s Army. The soldiers of voice and heart that believe in AMERICA for one nation as it stands indivisible with liberty and justice for All. We marched with Dr Martin Luther King and placed our hands upon our hearts as we sang. We knew what was right, what was good and of God. We stand united and strong for we are Right and mighty and proud and in Dr. Martin Luther King,s words, “ WE SHALL OVERCOME.”
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Freedoms first has recently received permission to hold our protest in Washington DC. Our protest will now be held at the lincoln Memorial Reflections Pool in front of the Lincoln memorial ,on a date that will be released on feb 12 2009.
We find this very interesting because just two weeks earlier Washington told us we could no protest in DC for at least a year and a half . But the day the spendulus bill passes we get a call from Washington inviting us with a choice of dates and locations. Folks we take this as a sign that our country if starting to realise the mistake they have made with putting Obama in office.
We will have live speakers and other entertainment for you.
WE would like to see 1 million supporters attend this protest. It is time to take our country back and make our voices heard.
Why are we protesting ?
1. To get the attention of the mainstream media.
2. To demand That Obama Provide proof that he is eligible to be president.
3. To demand that Congress and the Supreme court uphold our constitution.
4. To inform the public on the issue of Obama’s ineligibility to be president of the USA.
5. To demand that they can not take our constitutional rights away.
6. To say no to abortions.
Please take the time to sign up so we have an idea of how many people we have attending and to get update emails so you know what to do , where to meet , where to park and what is happening so on and so forth.
Thank you for your attention and patriotism
Sign up here:
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Dear Friends,
We are moving forward on our rally in Washington D C. We are working non stop in
preparations for this historical event to be held at the Washington Monument on Sept. 12th
and 13th of this year.
Almost a half a million people have signed up thus far. As for the time, The million man march that took place a few years age took over 2 years to organize, we are trying to push this through as fast as we can. To protest in DC you have to have a permit and have approval to use a certain piece of land.
We called ahead of filing for these things. September 12&13 were the next available days they had.
The other org resistnet.com which was putting together a march for May 30 didn’t do this so they were refused their permit now they are joining with our group. So, we are doing this the absolutely as soon we can.
As you well know, there are Monumental costs for this Monumental event.
We understand that your pockets are not as full as they were last year at this time. There
is little left after we pay our bills that enable us to survive these barren times.
You know what is coming next, The begging part for you to look solely in your hearts for
what we feel may be the most profound and important outcry for real American patriots.
The plans are bigger than you could ever imagine and to successfully pull such a large
event off, we need your presence, we need your help, we need your prayers, we need your
assistance and sadly we must humble ourselves and ask for you to dig down in those almost
empty pockets to help us have a successful rally.
We must get our money into the bank so it can begin to build with interest, so that we can
begin to order for the event as we must pay deposits on anything that we need.
WE ARE HOPING THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DONATE A MINIMUM OF $20.00 (anything more would be
greatly appreciated)
Some of our expenses are as follows.
1. Buses and shuttles will be provided to transport you from your hotels to the on site
rally.
2. Tents to provide shelter for our entertainers and guest speakers. First Aid Station
with an RN Nurse on duty along with an ambulance to be standing by for emergencies should
they arise. A tent for sale of T SHIRTS and assorted merchandise including Flags,(made in
America), hats and other memorabilia . What better way to remember this historical event.
A tent to store emergency water and other supplies should they be needed. A welcome tent
for you to pic up flyer’s with information of scheduled times for our speakers and
entertainment events and other important information including restaurants and areas of
interest, etc.
3. We are planning to have at least ONE THOUSAND porta potties.
4. Accounting fees and set up fees so we have full disclosure of where all donations go.
5. On hand funds to pay for those things we know we surely will forget and the need to be
able to pick them up quickly without worry of where we are going to get the money from .
6. Newspaper adds and notices about our march, and other publicity costs for this event.
7. Printing costs, signs, etc.
8. We must hire additional security other than the security provided by the park police.
We want this to be safe for you and your family .
WE NEED YOUR HELP SO WE CAN DO THIS. SO WE CAN BE PROUD OF HOW WE DID IT.. SO WE CAN
PRESENT THE VISUAL OF MILLIONS COMING TOGETHER.
WE WANT OUR AMERICA BACK. SADLY THESE DREAMS DO NOT COME EASILY OR FREELY.
WONT YOU HELP US PLEASE?????
WE WILL CONTINUE TO SEND UP UPDATES FOR EACH DAY WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION. WE ARE VERY
EXCITED THAT SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE CONTACTED US. THIS IS GROWING LARGER EVERY DAY.
FIRST AND FOREMOST AT THIS TIME, WE NEED TO GET A BASE OF FINANCES SO WE CAN GET STARTED
WITH RESERVATIONS AND PAY DEPOSITS FOR THOSE THINGS WE DESPERATELY NEED .
We also need YOU... physical YOU... we are asking for volunteers to work our tents and
commit to some important, needed jobs, facilitating and overseeing some of the most
important tasks , so this can be a successful rally.
It is always most uncomfortable to ask for financial help when we are in financial
disaster ourselves.
Understand please, we know there may be some of you who can NOT donate because of your
financial situations. WE WANT YOU TO STILL COME AND BE WITH US. WE NEED YOUR PRESENCE!!!!!
WE WILL BE UNITED, CHRISTIAN, JEW, BUDDHIST, HINDU, ATHEIST, BLACK, AND WHITE... WE WILL
BE ONE. ONE OF MANY WHO STAND AS PATRIOTIC AMERICANS DEMANDING OUR VOICES BE HEARD AND
DEMANDING THAT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA ABIDE BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
WE DEMAND THE TRANSPARENCY HE PROMISED !!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS US ON THIS RALLY, WITH YOUR PRAYERS, YOUR DEDICATION AND YOUR HELP, IT WILL BE
AN HISTORICAL, MAGICAL, WONDERFUL SHOW OF THE REAL AMERICA....
THANK YOU DEAR FRIENDS.
SINCERELY,
STEVE
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The National Park Service are the Permit guys...the national Mall is a “PARK”. you also have to Rent Port-o-potties.
That’s NOT to say, your ideas about Musicians and informal Purposeful visits are not goods ideas to put on the idea list....I used to see these small groups in DC all the time, setting up at random locations and pushing out the “message de jour” in the “park”.
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