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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.
Here's info on the Metro train/bus system, which includes a trip planner and visitor info: http://www.wmata.com
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.
(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...
I'm with 4MC,
That picture creeps me out.
CG
:^)
I'll be there...MUD
Alright. Lose the excuses and make it to this one.
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!!
Cha-ching from the Sunshine State!
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----
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.?
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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!!
I just got a plug on Hugh Hewitt's show for this event.
Thanks- links copied & saved.
I was listening to Elder so I didn't hear. Did you call Hugh?
Yep, I called Hugh.
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