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.
Thank you, SC Swamp Fox!!
Doug,
I know who he is. I was merely being a smart aleck and trumpeting your celebrity over his. Now, the joke is dead. But I am burying it in the backyard. Would you like to say a few words before I commence?
:)
bttt!
Just in:
$100 from Florida - "For the March For Justice April 7th, 2005"
$10 from South Carolina - "...for March for Justice. Kick butt guys."
$10 from West Virginia
$50 from Texas - "Wish I could be there, I just can't. I hope this little bit will help."
Thank you, Florida, South Carolina, West Virginia and Texas!!
bump!
"We the People are the final arbiters"
I agree, Jim! The liberal judges are at the root of many problems in our great country. And, it's time the People let their voices be heard. I have been ..itchin about this issue for a long time, and it's time to put my money where my mouth is, so you can count on my donation and I am going to make every effort to be in Washington. God bless you, Jim, for taking on this critical issue.
And, while we're in Washington, maybe we can get some answers re why all of our vehicles in Iraq are not equipped with existing technology to locate IED's (BEFORE our guys drive over them). See 3/8 FR post by Stand Watch Listen.
Great! Thank you very much! Hope to see you in Washington!!
thanks.
very interesting.
done.
you know, if you look at the republican party of the 1890's, they were spending money as if it were water.
Mike Farrell, may your foolish ideas be thrown on the ash heap of history.
BTTT!
Amen.
BTTT!
Just kidding. I still have $10 in my wallet.
I just looked at the calender, it said Thursday.
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.See also, from www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory:
April 7
1862
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant defeated the Confederates at the battle of Shiloh.
I like that one.
Was there for the first march in 1998...See also THIS thread:
Topic: ACTIVISM 2More March for Justice Pictures
MrConfettiMan
November 8, 1998 MrConfettiMan
FREEPERS IN THE LION'S DEN
CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread
Bumping for a GREAT cause!!!!
...who was also at the FIRST March for Justice...From www.dittomom.com/dittomom/March4Justice.htm
-- snip --
...Free Republic Hero, Matt Drudge!
Best to take the Metro in from the Burbs.
Will canvass the DC Chapter for hotel recommendations.
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