Look forward to seeing you again soon. Florida rocks!
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.
I can't make it due to prior commitments.
However, an extra $30 bucks will be on the way this month.
FREEP DC!!!
Ok, thank you very much, Grampa Dave!!
Great! Thank you very much, vox_freedom!!
Just in:
$10 from Never Never Land - "We need Supreme Court and other federal judges who believe in the strict and narrow interpretation of our constitution. Make a splash in DC!"
Thank you very much, FReeper!!
So Mud, I'm assuming you'll make the "arrangements?"
The actual point is the confirmation of judges who are not enamored of their own vision of what the law should be - and not willing to call that "justice." What we insist on is justice understood as the rule of law - we insist on a democratic republic in which the judges enforce the laws as written - with the actual intent of the ratifiers of the Constitution as amended being the only rationale for deviating from the law as passed by constitutionally legitimate legislators.IMHO it should be a
March for Law.
Ping
Regards to you neighbor- sent a donation, can't be there in the flesh ( family health problems- I'm fine; everyone else seems to be falling apart! ) but will be there in spirit.
Thank you, ATOMIC_PUNK and backhoe!!
Just in:
$10 from Never Never Land - "On behalf of www.ProudToBeCanadian.ca"
$20 from Virginia - "Simply to say, I admire what you. But let's remember, it can be better. There is much to do to keep the Republican gains, and expand them!"
Thank you FReepers!!
Dolly, I thought about Glenn Beck too. When he broadcasted from Tampa, during the 2000 election fiasco, he held several rallies outside of his studio to support the Constitution. Think lots of his listeners would support the April 7 March for Justice.
your 'pancake on my head' pics made me laugh out loud!
Thanks! LOL!
Glenn Beck's and EXCELLENT idea!!!!
An we have another $100 in from Pennsylvania for the MFJII!
Thank you, Pennsylvania!!
email sent to Glenn Beck.
Look forward to seeing you again soon. Florida rocks!
I'll send one too. And better yet give him a call Monday!
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