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.
Drive by a billboard that reads "March for justice" and it immediately evokes the image of Sharpton...
If it's not broke, don't fix it...a good rule.
The first March For Justice was organized by Free Republic in Oct 31,1998 thus March For Justice II this year on April 7th.
If it immediately invokes all those negative issues to you and others that's no problem, but I don't see that happening. The left often tries to co-opt Conservative catch phrazes. Free Republic and Free People don't concede to liberal leftists.
BTW, how did the Purple States vote?...:>)
I forgot to say....not a penny was in reference to the dummies' not a dime day.Remember that one not so long ago? 'Not one damn dime' they screamed...
Oh, yeah! The idjits! They thougtht NOT spending $$ today and then doubling up tomorrow to make up for it would make a statement. LOL!
purpleland's post wasn't clear that he was quoting from a previous reply.
Very simple. Although in general terms we're marching for justice, more specifically this year we're marching for judges.
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The Historic FR March For Justice II will have been preceded by the Historic March For Justice (I) and will be followed eventually by the March For Justice III.
The first March For Justice in October 1998 had the main goal to demand the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Thanks to our efforts, Clinton was impeached less than two months later.
It could have been called the March For Impeachment.
The March For Justice was a shot heard around the world.
As The March For Justice.
We've reloaded.
Congress will know why we are there, in fact already do.
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Jim, I can't make it but just sent $50 your way to help. Do it up proud and loud!
BTW, I didn't post the comment you quoted.
"BTW, how did the Purple States vote?...:>)"
...:>0
My "nick" is not a political statement. "Purple Land" is the title of one of my favorite novels by W.H. Hudson, a late-19th Century naturalist/novelist. British Hudson was born and lived most of his life in South America. He wrote equisite novels about the S.A. indigenous peoples and S.A. pristine tropical environments. His most popular novel is "Green Mansions" on which a regretable, forgetable movie was based of the same title.
Are there "purple states"? America is too polarized for the blend of red & blue to purple.
I am using this post to broadcast my research result on newz person Judy Woodruff. The reason why newz person Judy Woodruff has no human affect is not because she's is a cold-blooded human reporting disinformation, but because she's a bloodless robot reporting disinformation. (Ref. Media robot Woodruff's programmed disinformational comment on Terri Schiavo's condition as comatose for 15 years!)
Thank you, jrewing!
We have incoming:
$50 from Texas
$10 from Georgia
Thank you Texas and Georgia!!
You got that right. The Congresscritters will know what the March for Justice is all about.
How about a March III for Term Limits?
"If you're not scrutinized by the election process, you ain't nothing." "Lifetime appointments are not representative."
IM IN!!!
Ill Donate or try to get down.
LOL. One march at a time. Thanks, hope you can make it!
Great!! Thanks!! Where will you be coming from?
New Jersey, I am in a Republican's "Group" or "club" if you will...They arent FReepers, but would be glad to support the cause.
Ok, sounds great! Hope they can all join us!!
Judge Greer is a conservative Christian and longtime Republican known for an easy manner.
http://tinyurl.com/455er
This event is critical to the future of America. The Schiavo case, if it shows us nothing else, should teach us the importance of getting good judges.
bttt
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