Posted on 02/11/2009 7:22:05 AM PST by x1stcav
If enough people break a small and oppressive regulation, something will have to be done at the government level. Think Tea Tax and Boston Harbor. Right now the inmates are running the asylum that is America (and Canada, as referenced by Steyn). Its time for us to revolt. If our phonecalls and pleas to representatives are falling on deaf ears, then we have to do something to make them take notice. No, not bombing a federal building in Oklahoma City. But how about the equivelent of what Mr. Steyn and Ms. Shaidle do every day? They ridicule the rules, post over-the-top and offensive articles, and make people laugh at the absurdity of silencing thought and opinion.
(Excerpt) Read more at pajamasmedia.com ...
I saw that website but didn't want to buy anything and definitely didn't want to be on their customer list when the feds pay them a visit."
Then use a magic marker!
I think this would work......
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2180358/posts
organize at the local level first. There’s strength in numbers. Then... oh, I don’t know, maybe go visit a group of liberals protesting something and do whatever comes naturally.
I agree with the tax cheat approach but that doesn’t stop one from individualizing the message by hand. I just finished with some hand-written messages to Pelosi and Reid.
Not to single you out - lots do it - but that's not "Civil disobedience;"
that's being a weenie.
Civil disobedience involves breaking an unjust law AND PAYING THE CONSEQUENCES.
That's what set Thoreau apart, or Socrates: they didn't hide what they did or try to escape the punishment.
These people believe that we Americans are not bright enough to come up with right wing (as they call it) opinions, values, and views on our own, and if they silence talk radio, we will follow along like the rest of the sheep who do not listen. They refuse to accept that talk radio affirms our views, it does not dictate them. THAT is why they want the censorship doctrine.
Who is doing the work in this country? If conservatives, even 10% of conservatives, refused to work this country would grind to a halt.
Obama is very pro union, perhaps conservatives need to form a “Conservative workers union” (I’m sure he would support them /sarc) What could he do?
I don't have to worry about growing anything....most have to learn how to use them....it's time that conservatives START
And tell 'em your name is "Sanchez;"
that works for the wetbacks...
Yeah, I tend to agree with you. Frankly, I don’t know of any unjust laws I can break, other than refuse to pay my income tax.
I like the way you think!
>>When you get money bearing the tax-cheat-in-chiefs signature, write TAX CHEAT on the bill.<<
My problem is that I haven’t dealt in cash money (except for garage sales and craigs list) since september. My wallet is empty except for plastic.
While Christmas shopping, if a cashier wishes me a “Happy Holiday”, I have always politely asked them “Please wish me a Merry Christmas”. They almost always smile and then say “Merry Christmas!”
Its fun and it always makes at least one person (me) and usually two people (me and the cashier) happier.
It may be a “risk” but how about setting up your income taxes so that you don’t pay a certain amount owed to the Federal Government-No I haven’t done this yet, however I am considering “protesting” 100.0/year over their Mexico City Policy Reversal.
Yes, we do have to start somewhere. My fear is that we do something ineffectual, and then sit back and feel better that we “did something” without actually accomplishing anything.
Symbolism is the realm of idiot liberals. Accomplishments should be our goal.
There’s a good thought.
1.Don't stamp any bill over one dollar.
2.Use them in the automatic checkout lines as much as possible.
3.Use them in vending machines.
4.Put them in the church offering plate.
Why?
I see the fed refusing to accept any money that is defaced in any way after this civil disobediance takes hold. Checkout clerks will have to inspect all bill they receive to see if it has been defaced.
My understanding is that this idea is still in it's infancy, but it's at least moving forward in a couple dozen states.
I think it's a wonderful idea that needs a solid push. It puts a much more palatable spin on the old saw "Think globally, act locally".
It's time to start pestering the guys in the state houses more than the unctious sellouts on Capital Hill.
When Obama initiates his youth labor camps, I fully intend to volunteer as a leader. As a registered independent voter, I think I will pass scrutiny.
If I can work it, I intend to divide my slaves into those who support the program, those who are there because they have to and those who are actively against it.
Those who are for the program will do all the work.
Those who don’t want to be there will get a lot of medical excuses.
Those actively against it will be new recruits for some “Tea Party” action.
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