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.
Just in:
$100 from California - "for the March on Congress for Justices"
Thank you, California!!
You and me both. Help 'em out, IL!!
Whatever works to keep the thread at the top!
SEE ya lare, thanks for all you do Brad's Gramma
Got it and thank you!!!!
:)
We think we can do this. May open house for folks north that want to stay overnight. 'Pod.
I'm here in Fairfax so barring some major catastrophe here at work count me in! Already requested the day off : )
Great! Thank you very much!!
Sounds great!! See you there!!
Let me know if you need a place to stay for the night. We have 2 twin beds, a recliner and an air mattress.
'Pod.
How about "March for the restoration of the Rule of Law?"
If you are in the DC area you could help out all FReepers who might be traveling, by doing a quick mapquest of where the march will be held. Then perhaps suggest 2-3 hotels near the area. (Smart FReepers then can use Travelocity or Priceline to nail down good deals) And which airport Dulles or Reagan? Do we take a taxi from the airport or a shuttle? Is a rental car needed?
The logistics can be overwhelming....
If "fire the liar" worked before then "short the court" might be close to what's needed now----
I want my pic taken with Belly Girl!
Sittinyonder and I could use a list of nearby hotels if someone could provide it. Preferably near the (what's it called in DC?) the Metro.
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