Posted on 03/15/2005 10:03:13 PM PST by Jim Robinson
Edited on 03/15/2005 10:05:05 PM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]
In October 1998, Free Republic marched on Washington demanding the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Thanks to our efforts, Clinton was impeached less than two months later.
Then, as now, our country stood at a Constitutional crossroad. This year we stand at the crossroad of what kind of judiciary we will have: One that is restrained by the Constitution, or one that abridges our rights by making it up as they go along.
President Bush and the Republicans in the Senate are gearing up for a showdown with the Democrats over his judicial nominees. The Democrats have used the filibuster in an unprecedented way to block judicial nominees from getting an up or down vote. Republicans, led by Majority Leader Bill Frist are getting ready to employ the Constitutional option--most likely in mid-April.
A simple majority is needed to implement the Constitutional option. However, even with a 55 vote majority, a victory by the Republicans is in doubt. Democrats, unswayed by their ever-diminishing numbers in the Senate, have threatened to almost totally shut down the Senate if the Republicans succeed.
The Democrats are desperate because the judiciary is their last hope to force their liberal, unconstitutional agenda on the American people. If the filibuster is broken, they know that President Bush will be able to nominate and get confirmed Supreme Court justices in the mold of Scalia and Thomas. If the filibuster holds, we'll get justices like Anthony Kennedy who look to foreign law and opinion to support their unconstitutional rulings.
Therefore, in order to support President Bush's judicial nominees, and to put the Senate and the courts on notice that We the People demand the Constitution be respected and maintained, we will march on Washington on Thursday, April 7, 2005.
We will rally at Upper Senate Park, directly across the Capitol between Constitution Avenue and Union Station, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Immediately after the rally, we will march on the offices of all 100 senators in groups of state citizens to impress upon them the seriousness of our cause.
We will be working to bring other conservative groups in to co-sponsor the rally. Speakers and co-sponsors will be announced as they confirm.
We will need to raise funds for the rally. The estimated cost is $8,000. Capitol Police rules do not allow us to seek donations at the rally, so we will have to raise the funds before. Click here to help out.
Lord willing, I'll be making the trip from California to D.C. for the rally. It's short notice, but this is too important to stand back. Our rights are at stake. Defend them now, or watch a justice like Anthony Kennedy look to foreign law and opinion one day to take away your Second Amendment and other rights.
"It's called focus, shipmate."
Some day I'll have to tell you about my PR antics
back in the 70's and 80's
I used to handle the media at the LA Press Club on Vermont Ave.
I used to do some real crazy stuff BUT it did get coverage.
I had contacts at all the newsrooms.
This was long before the internet.
But before I get off topic
I will post a notice to this event in the Canteen
each night when the new thread goes up.
As you can see the Canteen gets a LOTS of visitors each day.
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I'm behind you 100%
Wish I could be in DC but "duty" calls on the Coast of Oregon
Thanks Brothers
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Well, let's see. We have to write up press releases and get them out, line up cosponsors, line up speakers, get on talkshows, write radio ads, arrange for stage, sound system & porta-potties, make up posters, arrange for security, recruit volunteers, prepare logos, banners and graphics for a web page, create the web page, etc, etc. Kristinn is already working on securing the necessary permits and he and the DC Chapter will be doing much of the groundwork, but I'm sure they can use plenty of help. Might be best to contact Kristinn and see which piece you might like to tackle.
Thanks!
P.S. If we can raise the additional funding that would be required, perhaps we could take out a full page ad just prior to the vote. Remember the "How would he vote" ad?
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$50 from California "for the MARCH FOR JUSTICE II"
Thank you, California!!
of interest?
Night everyone...
Sweet Dreams Grammie
May the Lord God BLESS this effort abundantly!! I agree with every word. This Judicial Quagmire perpetrated by the Democrats MUST be broken. They are scared. They are desperate. And they MUST be defeated. RINO'S should be served notice that this is the very LAST term they will EVER serve should they NOT support this most critical matter. The Judiciary in the WHOLE country is in crisis as far as I can see. You surely don't want what we have here. Our Supreme Court Justices are just political hack appointees, appointed by the Liberal Party FOR LIFE. They are Legislating every single liberal cornerstone principle from the bench and there isn't a single thing we can do about it. God save America from such a situation I pray. I'm afraid it has been moving that way for far too many years now. Time to come to grinding HALT and start moving in the right direction. CO
In that case, the square (forget name) across from the White House may be the place.
Are you abosultely sure you don't want to try for a weekend day? It worked before. And have you notified Bob and FRN about this?
I'm not making plans to be there, but things change sometimes. Otherwise, donation is on the way.
Give 'em Hell!
And that is where Bob can help. Please give him a call if you want this to work.
I didn't think there'd be a chance in heck of me ever being able to go to a FR meet, especially this one, but I may be able to make it. I'll have to see how things play out, but we might be traveling via Amtrak sometime the first week of April with a layover in D.C. for a few hours. I could maybe nudge that to the 7th and might be able to show up.
Is there a designated or recommended place to stay if we are coming?
I am supposed to be in Dayton that day but I'm hoping to switch - I REALLY want to be in DC with FR!!!
Yes, I'm hoping Bob J and FRN will come in on this. Would love to get ALL chapters and alliances on board. We need people from every chapter and EVERY state to be there!
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