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Posted on 04/05/2004 12:28:19 PM PDT by \/\/ayne
by Wayne Boettcher
Posted 04/02/2004
In our haste to find new and exciting ways to protest liberal agendas and let the majority voice be heard in America, we should consider not just "how to protest" but also "how not to protest." And of course we have many fine examples available to us. The liberals provide complete instruction at no charge! One sort of protest is where you physically appear at a location and protest a person, company or government department with signs, songs and supplication.
Let's take recent examples of two similar protest incidents where a high-ranking government official was protested at their place of residence. In the first case, elected official Vice President Al Gore was plotting and hatching schemes to steal the 2000 election, using his government assigned house at the U.S. Naval Observatory as a base and office. Many who closely followed Democrat election fraud news stories posted on http://www.freerepublic.com/, known as "Freepers" decided to object to these illegal activities. Before they came to protest, however, they checked with local government for any permits needed. They set up on public property (about 200 yards from the house) and did not trespass or invade any personal space.
Although the stalwart citizens sang, chanted and held signs, they did not curse, scream or damage property. (In a later interview with Barbara Walters, the Gores later claimed cursing and screaming occurred but protester David Frum denied this assertion, calling it "hyperbolic.") After the protest all trash was picked up and the Freepers left the area cleaner than when they came, as usual. Civility and polite but firm dissent were the rule of the day. After all, children were present and active in the protest. They needed an example of good behavior.
In the second case, a coalition of liberal protesters calling themselves the "National People's Action" went to the house of Presidential advisor Karl Rove to advocate legalizing illegal aliens who graduate from high school. But Rove is not an elected official. He cannot take any action on his own, but may only advise the President. Protesting Karl Rove was nonsensical and made the protesters look foolish. They should have protested President Bush. Also, the house he was in was his own personal property, not a government building. Furthermore, he was not using it as an office for a major project at the time, but living there. This is Karl Roves personal space! In spite of the ineffectiveness and illogic of this protest, the liberals still could have followed the law and promulgated good manners had they chosen to.
But this was not to be. Obviously they had not checked on local ordinances for protest rules because some police would have been there. Instead of remaining on the public sidewalk, they criminally rushed the house, pounding on doors and windows, screaming like banshees and trespassing on private property! By breaking the law, they endangered the children they brought with them! (What if the police had decided tear gas was necessary!) What an example set for these endangered children. Not to mention the children aged 10 and 14 inside the house being terrorized by the screeching liberal mob.
What could have caused such behavior? These liberals acted as if they were drunk or on illegal drugs such as methanphetamine. Ever since the '60s liberal protests have always been known for having drugs and alcohol present. In fact, sometimes the main purpose of the protest is to legalize recreational drugs! We don't know, of course whether these particular protesters were on drugs. But remember, when going on a protest, especially with children, drugs and/or alcohol should never be present.
I really don't have that problem since I don't drink or use drugs at any time. No, I'm not a recovering alcoholic or addict, although I have a great deal of respect for those who fight that daily battle. I simply noticed that a lot of clear thinking, moral, intelligent people I know have made the decision to maintain self-control and discipline over their own lives and decided to join them. If you drink or use drugs recreationally, why not try stopping for a month? You might decide the same. It's worth a try.
But I digress. Let's go over some more things not to do at protests. Remember that liberals at a protest will often dress in weird and strange clothing, or have no clothing at all. That's no way to protest! Dress neatly; although you don't have to wear a tuxedo. Just look somewhat presentable. Protest Tshirts are perfectly acceptable. In fact, you can get some great ones right here on this website. Imagine that!
Don't make crazy signs like you see at liberal protests, although there's nothing wrong with a well-made hand written sign. Check the spelling, neatness and grammar. Liberal protest signs usually will be crude, vague and may contain spelling errors, cursing and/or name-calling. Don't be like them. You want your sign to be something you can be proud of. Think about an intellectual but basic and witty message that conveys your point simply but effectively. For instance, instead of just a sign that said "Al Gore you cheater" protestors at the Al Gore house used a well done parody of a Wheaties cereal box called Cheaties with Al Gore pictured on the front. That excellent sign impressed even liberal media.
It's extremely important to pray and seek wisdom before protesting. This will keep you on the right track and give you strength. If you pray for God's help He's not going to tell you to trespass or terrorize kids! He'll help you stay out of trouble and get your message across. How will you know if your message is good and your protest a righteous one? Humble yourself before the Lord and accept His guidance.
Remember that average Americans can easily see the difference between loopy left-wing liberal louts screaming communist slogans and logical literate liberty lovers who are proclaiming justice, morality and American values. Although the "National People's Action" sang America the Beautiful when the police showed up in attempt to look less communistic, it was more perverse than patriotic. When conservatives sing patriotic songs we really mean it, and it shows! So get together with some friends and plan or join a patriotic protest today! It's time to stand up for America!
Wayne Boettcher is the owner of AmericanProtest.net
Related Links
Protester David Frum denies Gore claims.
Rules for Protesting by the Free Republic DC Chapter
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A perfectly good article, ruined by prohibitionist sanctimony.
1- Whatever and however noble your cause, arranging naked bodies to spell out words on a grassy knoll is not effective, unless you are a fundraising cheerleader squad.
2- Any signs with swastikas or pictures of Hitler are a dead turn-off unless you are specifically addressing the Holocaust (yes, the WWII one).
3- Four words: "No blood for oil". If you can't do better than that at slandering Bush, get a job. Better yet, outsource your protest to India.
BWAHAHAHAHA!
I did that to a young lady.
"Thank you, ma'am, you're Number One with us, too!"
Her response: "F*** you!"
Me: "That's very flattering, ma'am, but I'm happily married, and my better half might not understand."
Ever see anyone literally turn purple?
One guy put on a Scottish brogue and said, "Cap'n, she canna take the strain! She's gonna blow!"
We sure have seen the 'tolerant' liberals for what they really are. I think the worst thing we have thrown back at them is that wonderful chant ---"Mean-spirited, arrogent, condescending liberals"!!
LOL!
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