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Announcing Free Republic's MARCH for JUSTICE II, April 7, 2005, Washington, D.C.!!
Free Republic | March 15, 2005 | Kristinn, Jim Robinson

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.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Announcements; Free Republic; News/Current Events; US: Arkansas; US: California; US: Connecticut; US: Delaware; US: District of Columbia; US: Florida; US: Georgia; US: Kentucky; US: Maryland; US: Massachusetts; US: Michigan; US: Missouri; US: New Hampshire; US: New Jersey; US: New York; US: North Carolina; US: Ohio; US: Pennsylvania; US: Rhode Island; US: South Carolina; US: Tennessee; US: Texas; US: Vermont; US: Virginia; US: West Virginia; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: activism; judicialnominees; marchforjusticeii; meninblack; scotus
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To: Drango; eyespysomething
I recommend staying in the King Street/Old Town Alexandria area, just south of Crystal City and right on the Blue and Yellow Metro lines. There are plenty of hotels, which will likely be a bit cheaper than closer to downtown, and Old Town has tons of restaurants and historical sights. And it's only about a 20 minutes Metro ride into downtown.

Here's info on the Metro train/bus system, which includes a trip planner and visitor info: http://www.wmata.com

361 posted on 03/16/2005 3:05:05 PM PST by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: Jim Robinson
What hotel is close to the event?
362 posted on 03/16/2005 3:09:19 PM PST by BellStar (Pray for our heroes...)
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To: Jim Robinson

From another site:

"Eighty-two Percent of Voters Say Qualified Judges Should Get Up or Down Vote in Senate

A national, scientific survey of 800 registered voters reveals that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe that qualified candidates for our nation’s highest courts deserve and up or down vote in the in the US Senate. The survey further revealed that Americans want partisan politics removed from the judicial confirmation process and that our Judges should focus on applying existing laws and not attempt to make new law in the courtroom."

Given this, your march will be an absolute success if well advertised and funded. This statistic suggests that the only people on the other side of this question are the 10% or so of Americans who are extreme left wing socialists or communist. The majority of democrats are on your side according to the statistics.


363 posted on 03/16/2005 3:11:10 PM PST by ananda
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To: eyespysomething

(Question re: FReeper Car Caravan Into DC with stops at radio stations, newspapers along the way to build publicity and support)

"Where do we Georgians meet up with y'all?"

Eye -- at work on the plan, watch for a Caravan thread...


364 posted on 03/16/2005 3:23:01 PM PST by The Spirit Of Allegiance (ATTN. MARXIST RED MSM: I RESENT your "RED STATE" switcheroo using our ELECTORAL MAP as PROPAGANDA!)
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To: MeekOneGOP; 4mycountry

I'm with 4MC,

That picture creeps me out.

CG


365 posted on 03/16/2005 3:27:30 PM PST by Conspiracy Guy (Okay, you evolved. I was created. Get used to it.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy
:^)

366 posted on 03/16/2005 3:29:46 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Coop; Corin Stormhands; Flora McDonald; Ligeia; GottaLuvAkitas1; TNTtheleft; GeorgeW23225

I'll be there...MUD


367 posted on 03/16/2005 4:06:24 PM PST by Mudboy Slim (Hmmmm...President George Allen? That's worth considering fer 2008!!)
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To: patton; IGOTMINE

Alright. Lose the excuses and make it to this one.


368 posted on 03/16/2005 4:11:19 PM PST by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: Coop

Just in:

$250 from Florida - "...for the April 7th march in DC. I am there with you in spirit."

Thank you Florida FReeper! Happy Easter!!


369 posted on 03/16/2005 4:14:12 PM PST by Jim Robinson
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To: Jim Robinson

Cha-ching from the Sunshine State!


370 posted on 03/16/2005 4:16:50 PM PST by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: Reaganghost

good so far but how about working in a campaign for term limits on SCOTUS? Levin thinks 12 years is a good idea and so do I----


371 posted on 03/16/2005 4:18:07 PM PST by cherokee1
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To: Jim Robinson

I will try, JimRob. I'm trying to advance by four weeks a business meeting in Maryland so I can make it. If I can make the necessary changes, I'll be in Prince Frederick. Is anyone driving on the 7th from that vicinity to D.C.?


372 posted on 03/16/2005 4:19:28 PM PST by doug from upland (Coming soon -- YOU'VE BEEN FREEPED, Vol. 1.; Biden and Kennedy won't like it)
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To: MeekOneGOP
Thank You Freepers !!
We have incoming:

$50 from Maryland - "Hope it helps in your March for Justice"
$50 from Illinois - "For the March for Justice II!"
$20 from Never Never Land
$100 from Texas
$100 from Kansas - "March for justice"
$50 from Arkansas
$20 from Pennsylvania - "For the March on Washington! I will be there!"
$25 from Pennsylvania
$30 from Georgia
$200 from Alabama - "Have fun!"
$50 from Florida - "Florida's in!"
$25 from Georgia - "For the March for Justice II"
$20 from Ohio - "March for Justice II."
$100 from Texas - "I wish I could go on this March for Justice but since I can't I want to help others go. Good luck and God bless you all."

Thank you all very much!!

Hope to see you in DC!!

373 posted on 03/16/2005 4:37:41 PM PST by Mo1 (Question to the Media/Press ... Why are you hiding the Eason Jordan tapes ????)
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To: MeekOneGOP

This is the general area of the event

374 posted on 03/16/2005 4:39:51 PM PST by BellStar (Pray for our heroes...)
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To: Jim Robinson
Thank You Freepers !!
$50 from Massachusetts - "I will certainly try to be there, if there turns out to be a buss from MA, I will definately be!"

Thank you, Massachusetts!!

375 posted on 03/16/2005 4:40:09 PM PST by Mo1 (Question to the Media/Press ... Why are you hiding the Eason Jordan tapes ????)
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To: Mo1; BellStar
Man, I sure wish I could be there. These jerk Democrats really have me some unhappy filibustering Bush's judicial appointments and then trying to make it sound like it is the appointees that are animals. Tis the 'RATS that are the wild critters spinnin' this cra* like they have.

At least we KNOW the truth. Hope it can be brought to light with this Freep!!


376 posted on 03/16/2005 4:50:22 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Jim Robinson

I just got a plug on Hugh Hewitt's show for this event.


377 posted on 03/16/2005 4:54:03 PM PST by doug from upland (Coming soon -- YOU'VE BEEN FREEPED, Vol. 1.; Biden and Kennedy won't like it)
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To: Reaganghost

Thanks- links copied & saved.


378 posted on 03/16/2005 4:54:46 PM PST by backhoe (Just an old Keyboard Cowboy, ridin' the trakball into the Dawn of Information...)
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To: doug from upland

I was listening to Elder so I didn't hear. Did you call Hugh?


379 posted on 03/16/2005 5:09:28 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

Yep, I called Hugh.


380 posted on 03/16/2005 5:11:51 PM PST by doug from upland (Coming soon -- YOU'VE BEEN FREEPED, Vol. 1.; Biden and Kennedy won't like it)
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