Posted on 03/02/2009 3:29:32 PM PST by iThinkBig
When: This should be just prior to the 4th of July holiday. Before Congress recesses for summer break. Middle of June would be probably be perfect and for many other reasons as well.
Where: Washington D.C. and every major American city with a population over 500,000. This allows the entire nation to join in and display unity wherever they are. Many cannot afford a trip to Washington DC
What: Organized protest - It is of utmost importance as Americans of all political parties to state clearly what we want to occur, including problem solving and the approach to problem solving. I have a suggested twist of logic; instead of signs saying stop this or that, we should all have signs that state a solution on them. Even more important will be the promotion of the concept of Liberty as a general theme. Liberty = Free Will, Acceptance of Reward & Consequences of One's Actions
How: Gather feedback of the timing, what we wish to say to our Representatives and specific ideas from your friends and family on what we want to say to our Representatives. Just emailing or phoning this Congress or Senator is ignored. Time for physical demonstrations.
(Excerpt) Read more at theburningplatform.com ...
Jason C. Rines - non-official public servant
The rallies should be held in every city over 250,000, not 500K. Which looks better? A few dozen rallies of a few thousand or a hundred plus rallies with a thousand or so people in attendance?
FYI, tell what you think?
The leftists always accuse conservatives of doing what they're doing themselves — so, it's likely they're already thinking about ways to disrupt conservative protests.
The most obvious way is a counter-protest. They're likely to happen. The important thing for conservative protest organizers to do, is avoid being goaded into a physical altercation with the counter-protesters. Expect a lot of provocation.
The less obvious way to disrupt conservative protests is through the use of agents provocateurs sprinkled amongst the conservative demonstrators. These provocateurs may try to incite violence against the counter protesters; or they may attempt to draw police into physical confrontations with the conservative demonstrators.
Agents provocateurs may also carry signs with “offensive” slogans — or chant “offensive” things — in order to smear the conservative demonstrators. The MSM will report the smears, and little else. Boundaries need to be established & enforced (tricky, because the agents provocateurs will then scream that their first amendment rights have been violated — which would also be used as a smear).
The more effective (and therefore threatening to the leftists) conservative demonstrations become — the dirtier the tricks you should expect.
I will say that we need to connect all the conservative groups that are all center right. And I will say that I and about 30 bright minded people have formed a think tank. That this group is already busy finishing the tech to connect the masses, a manifesto to restore our Republic, the media assets to propogate the message to the entire citizenship. But our group needs more connectors beyond myself. More grass roots voluntarism. Having a plan and demonstrating it is the best way for us as emerging leadership to start, that is take risks and demonstate actions, not simply words.
That is why focusing on what we want to say at protest is more important that whom we are attempting to appeal to. But how to prevent disruption (at least in D.C.) is important to consider and I hadn’t thought that far ahead. Ah, the power of collective group think!
Do not be suprised if there will be more security added for this very reason. Plus there is a saying “strength in numbers”.
Patriot ping. I’d like to see your platform...
Deep insight. You’ve been there too! The Left is insidious and has been working these protests since 1848 or so in Europe and in the US. They are VERY crafty and VERY dangerous.
In addition to demonstrations, think about civil disobedience (legal, of course). General strikes can be effective in gathering attention. “The people” have more power than they think and there are ways of exercising that power from the convenience of their kitchen table.
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If we could get all conservative business owners to shut down for a day and not pay the employees, that may wake some of them up.
I like it!
If we could get all conservative business owners to shut down for a day and not pay the employees, that may wake some of them up.....”
We need to support one another too. Business to business networking, etc.
Something I`ve seen first hand during the first Bush election freeps we staged in Chicago. A “street activist” tried to infiltrate and agitate,when I called him out he got belligerent with me. It took all my reserve and composer to keep from pounding the slime bag into a grease spot.
” (Adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776)
The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America
When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security. —Such has been the patient sufferance of these colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former systems of government.”
When you speak out against obama and his agenda and you are called racist or worse... when you are attacked for trying to force the Republican Party leadership to embrace Reagan's America again... remember these words and how what they say was important enough that our Founding Fathers thought that they should be the very first words published by our new Nation and to be put on paper and recorded by History.
LLS
FYI, tell what you think?"
EVERY county seat, state capitol, city over 100,000 in population and town that houses a congressional office of any kind, at minimum, IMO.
I originally thought that, but the individual turnout might be too low in any one town or city. But I still like the your idea, if we can get conservatives fired up to show up.
In fact so crafty that it’s more than likely that have plants here in FR watching every comment and discussion too. There should be some way to keep certain things as quiet as possible. Not every person out there needs to know every detail of every plan.
I really like what you’re doing here; definitely ping me about plans going forward. The left has had organized bases like MoveOn and so forth. From time to time, we had good cohesion and organization on the grassroots level like with Sore Loserman 2000 or Support the Troops rallies in 2003, but I can see what we are doing right now as making something that can endure instead of a temporary thing. Good job.
BTTT!
Make sure that someone, preferably a couple of people, have video cameras.
If there are any problems with counter protestors or others, your videographers need to film everything.
Cap Treasury emissions now.
I appreciate that compliment. We’re off to a decent start. I owe the concepts to the public. I just happen to be have the ways and means to execute and willing to take risk on behalf of my countrymen.
Awsome idea. At the The Burning Platform site someone came up with the idea of balloons, each with a Trillion dollars on them.
Even better suggestion.
Viral marketing by utilizing one’s PC and Internet are an example of what you are speaking of April.
‘I originally thought that, but the individual turnout might be too low in any one town or city. But I still like the your idea, if we can get conservatives fired up to show up.’
Our think tank has enough collective resources to kick-start reaching the masses on my own dime. It is intellectual capital from FR and other conservative groups that I am at this stage requesting help on.
I will be getting a hold of the networks to get coverage. The Glenn Becks and Hannity’s will love this, but first things first. I must finish the tech concept and financial plan (being written at Wharten in Philadelphia late this month). You all now have friends that will take direct risk on our nations behalf. It is my pleasure to serve this nation. Wish government had opted to utilize this plan, but they of course rejected it despite the bull*hit lipstick about wanting citizen feedback and problem solving online. We are all the cavalry on the hill now. All 300 million of us.
Take these protests to the front door of the media. Network affiliates are in every city. Hit them where the problem is!
Beautiful!!!!!
The time for us to serve one another has arrived. I am first in line to accept and broadcast that the rewards far outweigh the personal risks. It took me two years to make this decision. Now, in the famous words of Thomas Paine: “We will all hang together or we will all hang separately”
Correct. And we will act on this plan within the current laws of the U.S. and when and if this government attempts to shut me down, the open source technology to self-replicate has already been passed to dozens of Patriots. Printing press technology in and of itself is impossible for a hostile government to destroy. For now, let’s attempt a counter by following the rules. Attempts at crushing our efforts in these circumstances adds to the ranks. And our plan is no different then other eras of history in stepping up as citizens to solve our own problems: http://ragingdebate.com/about
I am beginning to spread the word about your idea.
I suspect the answer is "yes" given the effectiveness of the Obama gang in raising funds internationally in violation of Federal election law.
Yep.
We present our story of the truth. That version sells like mad these days.
Thank you good Sir or Madam!
Jason
Ok, you have got to help me write more creative slogans.
You are welcome, Sir.
Karl
Spoken as a true Patriot!
LLS
Big: I’ve long forgotten how to post a thread - so I’m using yours. But I got the following e-mail from a good friend and I think it sounds o.k.
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Friends: I am forwarding this to everyone on my list. It will only cost $.42 and we don’t have to get dressed up like an Indian. If we all spread the word and do this, I think it is possible we just might get through to them in Washington. For 42 cents it is worth a try.
SEND A TEA BAG, NOTHING ELSE ON APRIL 1ST...SO IT ARRIVES BY APRIL 15TH TO THE WHITE HOUSE (Address below) AND DO NOT SIGN YOUR NAME AND ADD ANY I.D. UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE ON A GOV. “LIST.”
There’s a storm abrewin’. What happens when good, responsible people keep quiet? Washington has forgotten they work for us. We don’t work for them. Throwing good money after bad is NOT the answer. I am sick of the midnight, closed door sessions to come up with a plan. I am sick of Congress raking CEO’s over the coals while they, themselves, have defaulted on their taxes. I am sick of the bailed out companies having lavish vacations and retreats on my dollar. I am sick of being told it is MY responsibility to rescue people that, knowingly, bought more house than they could afford. I am sick of being made to feel it is my patriotic duty to pay MORE taxes. I, like all of you, am a responsible citizen. I pay my taxes. I live on a budget and I don’t ask someone else to carry the burden for poor decisions I may make. I have emailed my congressmen and senators asking them to NOT vote for the stimulus package as it was written without reading it first. No one listened. They voted for it, pork and all.
O.K. folks, here it is. You may think you are just one voice and what you think won’t make a difference. Well, yes it will and YES, WE CAN!! If you are disgusted and angry with the way Washington is handling our taxes. If you are fearful of the fallout from the wreckless spending of BILLIONS to bailout and “stimulate” without accountability and responsibility then we need to become ONE, LOUD VOICE THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM EVERY CITY, TOWN, SUBURB AND HOME IN AMERICA. There is a growing protest to demand that Congress, the President and his cabinet LISTEN to us, the American Citizens. What is being done in Washington is NOT the way to handle the economic free fall.
So, here’s the plan. On April 1, 2009, all Ameicans are asked to send a TEABAG to Washinton , D.C. You do not have to enclose a note or any other information unless you so desire. Just a TEABAG. Many cities are organizing protests. If you simply search, “New American Tea Party”, several sites will come up. If you aren’t the ‘protester’ type, simply make your one voice heard with a TEABAG. Your one voice will become a roar when joined with millions of others that feel the same way. Yes, something needs to be done but the lack of confidence as shown by the steady decline in the stock market speaks volumes.
This was not my idea. I visited the sites of the ‘New American Tea Party’ and an online survey showed over 90% of thousands said they would send the teabag on April 1. Why, April 1?? We want them to reach Washington by April 15. Will you do it? I will. Send it to; 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington , D.C. 20500
Forward this to everyone in your address book.. Visit the website below for more information about the ‘New American Tea Party’. I would encourage everyone to go ahead and get the envelope ready to mail, then just drop it in the mail April 1. Can’t guarantee what the postage will be by then, it is going up as we speak, but have your envelope ready. What will this cost you? A little time and a 40 something cent stamp.
What could you receive in benefits? Maybe, just maybe, our elected officials will start to listen to the people. Take out the Pork. Tell us how the money is being spent. We want TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. Remember, the money will be spent over the next 4-5 years. It is not too late.
OK - I will send that out my constituents. I’ll send one is as well. Splending idea.
Thank you! Makes me very happy.
Outta morbid curiosity, I went over to the Democrat forums, similar to this one.
Turns out we all have one thing in common.
Our liberal friends ain’t too keen on this garbage either. Hell, they even have pro-gun threads a goin’.
So it has ocurred to me, that this whole Dem vs. Conservative thing is mostly crap. Does nothing but divide all in purpose and intent.
Don’t count Democrats out of this discussion, or protest.
Certainly, the Obama brand Liberal isn’t going to send a teabag, but at this point, I honestly do not believe that the ‘democrats’ are all on board with operation Commune America.
Count me in fer sendin’ teabags!
And see if you can get your Democrat friends to do the same...
Yes indeed. Call Washington for what it is: A Cerebeus with two inneffective heads and one ugly dog. The focus of who should remain in power should be based on voting records, not political party affiliation. Many people here would call us stupid for this thinking this way, but you are thinking one level up. That is good!
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