March on DC -- If people like ME are going, something serious is going on. Who will be there?

vanity | 8/5/09 | Timeout

[Desdemona]

I so wish I could, but timing is everything and that’s a weekend I can’t get away, on top of the economy wreaking havoc on my life. Know that I’m there in spirit, though.

[EDINVA]

They sometimes close stations for ‘security’ reasons. I.e., the station on the Mall if there’s a huge event there. LOTS of stations during the Inauguration.

Even with a significant turnout next Saturday, I don’t expect any stations to be closed for that reason, but they could be closed just for track work, so it’s best to check before heading out, especially for those from out of town who don’t know the routes that well.

[Timeout]

I think the best advice is simply leave plenty of time.

The March starts at 11:30. We’ll probably head over to the Sheraton around 9am to meet up with other Freepers.

If we skip the March, we’ll probably try to get to the Capitol area by 11:30 (rally starts at 1pm).

[EDINVA]

I would think for THIS event you are giving yourself enough time. I am assuming a turnout somewhat the size of the annual pro-life marches or perhaps a little larger, tho I don’t know what the projections are.

But, lemme jes say ... at the not-particularly-HISTORIC inauguration of GWB (’01) it took over an hour and a half between the crowd and police control to walk 3 blocks up Constitution.

So I am merely suggesting folks keep an eye on the actual logistics of getting around town on that day. If it were me, I’d count on walking or taking Metro. Wouldn’t even consider driving or trying to find a cab.

[meyer]

The more, the merrier!

We've got at least 3 busses coming from Chattanooga, TN. I'm sure that larger cities will have more.

[meyer]

Some of the 9/12 agenda can be found here: http://912dc.org/agenda/

[minip]

My husband, brother in law, and I are going up to DC from Upstate SC. Our local talk radio station, News Radio WORD, organized a bus trip to DC on the 12th. They filled 8 busses and a neighboring county filled 3 busses. I’ve heard churches participating and filling their busses and vans going to DC. This is Real America with real issues...I’m so proud!

[Timeout]

Sounds like lots of buses!

I might start thinking about huge backups at the bus drop off points. Others here can advise (I’ve never been), but you might try to find out about parking farther out and taking the metro in.

[steelyourfaith]

I'm attending ... arriving in D.C. on Wednesday 9/9/09. Before the FR events start at 7:00 PM on 9/11/09 I look forward to attending "Intellectual Ammunition: Tea Party Strategy Workshop", sponsored by the Competitive Enterprise Institute and Ayn Rand Institute at the National Press Club on Friday from noon to 4:00 PM followed by a social from 4:00-6:00. The event is open to anyone who is interested and I'm told that there are still openings for attendance.

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"Intellectual Ammunition: Tea Party Strategy Workshop"

Event To Discuss Intellectual Ammunition For Tea Party Movement

Washington, D.C., August 26, 2009—The Competitive Enterprise Institute and the Ayn Rand Institute invite you to a pre-Tea Party event in Washington, D.C. on Friday, September 11 -- an “Intellectual Ammunition Workshop” for 9/12 Tea Party participants.

WHAT: Intellectual Ammunition Strategy Workshop
WHO: The Competitive Enterprise Institute and the Ayn Rand Institute
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2009 12:00pm – 4:00pm*
WHERE: The National Press Club – Ballroom
RSVP: mminton@cei.org
Scheduled speakers include:

• Yaron Brook, Executive Director of the Ayn Rand Institute
• Fred L. Smith Jr. President and Founder of the Competitive Enterprise Institute
• John D. Lewis, Duke University Professor of philosophy, politics, and economics
• Iain Murray, Director of Projects and Analysis and Senior Fellow in Energy, Science and Technology at the Competitive Enterprise Institute

Tea Parties and town hall meetings held around the country this year have empowered a growing number of Americans outraged by the bail-outs, government take-overs, and taxpayer boondoggles gone rampant in Washington, D.C. Yet, too often the protestors have been dismissed as being merely anti-government, when in fact they are pro-liberty. Why are they pro-liberty? In this workshop, we will explore those reasons and explode the myth that the protests are just angry manifestations of reaction. We aim to give Tea Party attendees crucial tools to transform the political landscape and become more effective champions for liberty. Topics of discussion will include the founding ideals of America, moral arguments for defending capitalism, and strategies to fight and win the war of ideas. The event will also feature film clips and Q&A.

*Following the workshop, attendees are invited to a social Bureaucrash Happy Hour at Bullfeathers on Capitol Hill, 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

[minip]

We are heading up Thursday night in hopes to beat the traffic and leaving Sunday night or Monday morning. I’ve heard but cannot verify that some of the busses from the southeast are meeting up to convoy into DC. Would love to see that!

[mware]

I will be there. The group I am going with sold out the original bus 4 days after open it up. They now have two full buses running. The other group that is going from my area also has two buses running.

[mware]

Any FReepers who see this sign come by and say hi to me.

I am not a Mob.

I am an American.

Speak up American

[ChildOfThe60s]

I’m going. My back is out, sitting is no fun. So it’s muscle relaxers and pain killers. I don’t have the money to do the FReeper convention, but I am staying at the Sheraton.

While getting the aforementioned chemical enhancers my doctor told me he and a buddy are going to marathon drive to DC to join us.

I believe this is going to be several times larger than anything the left has ever “staged”, as all of their stuff is staged.

The vitriol and biased reporting by the SRM is going to be off the charts. Be prepared, it will sicken you.

[chris_bdba]

I’m proud of you all! I wish we were going but for me right now is not the optimum time for me to be out of town and doing something like this since I just got my first insulin pump 5 days ago and don’t start on the real thing until Sept 11. That could either be a really great weekened for me or one where I need to be close to help, but my heart will be there with all of you!

[ICCtheWay]

I’m going - leaving Texas tomorrow in my little truck... My route will take me through Louisiana, upper Mississippi, a bit of Alabama, then Tennessee over to N.C. for a short stop to see my brother - then up to D.C. Hope to arrive by Thursday in D.C.

I’m taking camping gear to part time camp out to save money...

If anyone wishes to ride along - share some of the expenses - I am flexible at to route.

You may write me at -— joe@terrfaction.com (controlled spam free address) on my iPhone... We can work out the arrangements.

I am a Vietnam vet (Green Beret) - currently work for bank - I’ve passed several background checks...

So - if interested - contact me.

[jtill]

Marchers from Alabama are staying at the Mariott in Crystal City. You should be able to meet up with us there.

We are getting in about 8:00 p.m. on Friday night and leaving on Sunday.

[WashingtonSource]

Thanks a million.

[Prince of Space]

Yeah, we know it's next week. Our 30th anniversary is September 29th, and since we're coming all the way from Arizona, and no telling when we'll ever be able to afford a trip from that far away again - especially after a few more months of Obama - we decided to extend the trip on both ends and just go for it.

Therefore, we're just plain old tourists until the 11th, when we turn into - Superactivists! From the 13th to the 16th, we're just regular tourists again. We're also visiting Virginia and Maryland, and so far we're having a great time.

[PLD]

I will leave that up to the persons that are being attack if they are..If they travel numbers they will not be attack also take pictures of anything or anyone that tries something, that will be on record..Just don't start violence yourself..We are not the savages they are..

[JustAmy]

WooHoo ...

If you are planning to be in DC for the Rally, have you checked out the Convention Thread.

You will find info on where to locate other FReepers as well as the latest convention info.

Convention tickets are available thru 9-08 and there may still be rooms available at the Sheraton at our discounted rate.

See you in DC!