FReeper Call to Action: We are joining the 09.12.09 March on Washington!

09.12.09 March on Washington ^ | July 20, 2009 | Jim Robinson

[Jim Robinson]

Free Republic is a co-sponsor of the 9-12 March on DC. We are not the organizer. There are several grassroots organizations involved. We're just one of the co-sponsoring organizations.

Like the thousands of protests our FReepers have organized, co-sponsored, or attended in the past, it is a peaceful protest. There has never been any violence at any of our protests. Ever! And NONE of them ever have been armed protests. Neither is this one. No arms. No violence.

And no we are not taking over the government. We're simply exercising our first amendment rights to peaceful assembly and to petition the government for redress of grievances.

Among other things, we are protesting the government's alarming slide into socialism, Marxism, fascism.

We are protesting the government using hundreds of billions of our tax dollars to bail out or take over banks, financial companies, insurance companies, car companies, or any other private enterprise.

We are protesting the government spending trillions of our tax dollars on ill advised and ineffective stimulus packages.

We are protesting the government raising taxes on energy which will raise the costs of every product and service manufactured or delivered in America. Costs will soar for every product or service sold to every consumer, even on the most basic and required goods and services. This is a huge disguised tax increase on ALL Americans!

We are protesting the government's foolish and admitted attempt to bankrupt the electricity, oil, gas and coal producing industries. This is absolute madness! Our country, our industrial might, our military might, our businesses, our households, all Americans depend on electricity, oil, gas and coal for fuel, heating, manufacturing, transportation, national defense. Crippling these core industries would bring America to her knees and bring about the greatest depression this world has ever known.

We are protesting against the introduction of government provided health care or health insurance. Health care is a private issue. We do not want government bureaucrats making our health care decisions for us. We do not want government workers deciding who is worthy of health care and who is allowed to die, or even encouraged to die.

Health care is a private enterprise and should remain as such, other than possibly local clinics and assistance to the poor and truly needy. There is no constitutional provision for a federal health care system. We are still a free country and would like to remain a free country.

We are protesting against all of these foolish, expensive, unconstitutional and unnecessary socialist/fascist policies and acts that are driving up our costs, driving up our taxes, driving up our debt, driving up unemployment, crippling our economy and weakening our nation.

If you think government is too big, too expensive, too much into socialism, Marxism, fascism, etc, and too far out of control and acting beyond its lawful constitutional limits and would like to loudly say enough is enough, then please join us in D.C. on September 10 through September 12.

Free Republic National Convention!

And now for something completely separate and independent of the above National Tea Party protest. Some of us on Free Republic thought that this might be an ideal opportunity to hold a national convention for FReepers and friends. We don't have a large number of FReepers gathering in DC very often. Seeing as how we're going to be there for the National Tea Party Protest anyway, how about if we also get together at a single hotel so we can meet and greet, dine and break bread together?

So we selected a hotel that had enough rooms and a large enough banquet and ballroom facility to handle our large group. And we negotiated a rate for the rooms and banquets so that the total cost for the rooms plus the banquet dinner and brunch events would not be that much more than what it would have cost for the rooms and meals only if each person had to book with the hotel at the regular non-discounted individual rates. Yes, the tickets are a bit on the expensive side, but then a facility that can hold a nice banquet dinner of 400-600 people, plus other extras costs quite a bit and we had to commit to a certain number of attendees and a cost per person.

We also wanted to make sure it was a nice event. A tent on the mall with hamburgers and hotdogs did not seem appropriate.

We also wanted to attract some nationally known and well-respected conservative speakers. That means we must have an attractive and secure venue. So, we have what we have. And I think it's doable for most folks that can make their way to D.C.

Again, this national Freeper convention is separate from the National Tea Party Protest and in no way should detract from that great event. Even if you can't attend our convention, please try to make it to the Tea Party Protest in D.C. Our Liberty depends on it!

Click here for Convention tickets and here to reserve your room at the Sheraton!

Rebellion is brewing!

DONT TREAD ON ME!!

See you there!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

“Will the NRA, TAX groups, CPR, abortion etc be there too Jim?” We need them ALL to be there. Prolifers could add thousands to the turnout. Pro 2nd amendmenters - even more.

[john in springfield]

I love the smell of napalm in the morning. Smells like... victory.

Just wanted to clarify that that too was a rhetorical reference, drawn from a movie, and that no actual napalm was used in the production of that post.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Welcome - again - to America! Land of the free and home of the brave! You fit right in, it seems!

[dmartin]

I KNOW that we need to adopt the VERY successful tactics of the left. We need to be more aggressive than a TEA PARTY . We need civil disorder to make our point .

You both have a point in your recent posts. We cannot continue to do the same thing and expect a different result. If I recall correctly 300,000 people were on the mall in Washington two days after the inauguration for the March for Life. Not a single major news outlet covered it as far as I know.

That said, I think there are many ways we can do this without using the kind of civil disorder that lands people in jail. A kindler gentler civil disorder if you like. Expand the tea party idea to visiting not just state capitols or DC, but visit the politicians' local offices and their homes. If ACORN can bus people to the AIG employees homes then why is Chris Dodd's home off limits to us?

[snippy_about_it]

I’ve been saying the same for years. Watching Eastern Europe, particularly Poland throw off their chains was inspiring. I considered that our country was too large geographically to get enough people of one mind to participate in a national strike. It would work but how do we convince a nation this large to do it? We need a leader with the cajones to come forward.

[seekthetruth]

"I’m in the game! I will be arriving on Friday evening 9/11 and be there for the Saturday events. Any other Kansan’s in the game?"

Hi, Check out and post on your Kansas Free Republic Forum to see if other Freepers from Kansas are planning to come.

At the National Freeper Convention banquet the evening of 9/12 the tables will have state flags to guide Freepers to sit with other Freepers from their particular state. It is such fun to get to know other Freepers from your state, just ask us Florida FReepers! :)

Freepers! If you need a room, be sure to book at the Sheraton National Hotel and get our great Freeper group rate! Also get your Freeper Convention ticket for a Convention you won't want to miss! Any questions, just FreepMail me! Jean :)

[estrogen]

Wow....that “ Revolution is Brewing “ video is awesome. Could we get her there for the rally?

[The Sean]

Texas checking in. I’m working to gather a group of us to carpool up there, gotta keep it green!

[Syncro]

Want to carpool from Texas to Washington DC and join Jim Robinson and the Tea Party Express at a couple of dozen or more Tea Parties along the way?

Just jump in where ever is most convient for you to do so in Texas.

DAY 6 – Wednesday, September 2nd

10:00 AM – Rally in El Paso, TX

TBA

DAY 7 – Thursday, September 3rd

11:00 AM – Rally in San Antonio, TX

TBA

4:30 PM – Rally in Waco, TX

TBA

DAY 8 – Friday, September 4th

11:00 AM – Rally in Dallas, TX

TBA

6:00 PM – Rally in Little Rock, AR

TBA

10:00 PM – Rally in Memphis, TN

Draper's Catering - parking lot

6116 Macon Road

Memphis, TN 38134

[VanShuyten]

When do you think the sell-out date will be? My in-laws are visiting around then but haven't finalized their schedule, and while it would be a great escape, Mrs. VanShuyten would be very disappointed if I didn't make time for them.

[seekthetruth]

Yes, We will have a great treat at the Convention when Lisa sings for us!

[seekthetruth]

"When do you think the sell-out date will be?"

font color=blue> The deadline for booking rooms at the Sheraton National Hotel at our great group rate is August 21st.

A deadline for Freeper Convention ticket sales has not been set.

[jennyjenny]

Fortunately, we'll be there from 9-11 to 9-13! We're really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, we booked our (non-refundable) room back in early May before we knew about the Freeper Convention. That said, we may be able to attend some convention events but I'm gonna have to work on hubby as these plans were made with an extended vacation in other areas and the expense is adding up fast. Is the itinerary available? Right now, it's between FR Convention and Gettysburg,lol. No offense to my fellow Freepers, but my husband has never been to Gettysburg and has wanted to go for some time. As of right now, we've not booked that leg of the trip, so I might be able to do a little arm twisting ;)

[Peter W. Kessler]

But it says PROMOTE the General Welfare, not PROVIDE the General Welfare.

There’s a big difference.

[A Navy Vet]

"There needs to be a national chant of resistance. A catchy chant..."

1,2,3,4 - The Constitution Is What We're For!

4,3, and 2 - Government Control Is What They Do!

3,2, and 1 - Fedgov Intrusion Is Number One!

1,2,3,4, -- We Don't Want Your "Change" No More!

1,2,3.... -- We Will Fight For Liberty!

We Don't Care What You Say - We Don't Want Your Socialist Way!

If You Want To Push Your Rules - We Will Fight With Our Founders Tools!

1,2,3,4 - Now It's Time To Say NO More!

Enterprise Is Always Fine - Socialists Lose Every Time!

Liberty Is Never Free - All Must Fight For Liberty!

Liberty Is Never Free - Fight Or Not, But Let Us Be!

Capitalism Is Just and Right - Socialism Is Commie Lite!

We Don't Want Your Fedgov Stuff - We Have Had Enough, Enough!!

Politicians Are Not Your Friends - They Only Work For Their Own Ends!

Fed...gov, Health...care! - Do You Risk It, Do You Dare?!

I can go on if you want more...but better I come back when not so late.

[seekthetruth]

"Is the itinerary available?"

More details and a few possible changes will come, but this is the basic itinerary for the Freeper Convention events as of now.

9/11 Sign in; Badge pick up; Evening Gathering at Walter Reed in support of troops. Food available. Later evening gathering in rooftop room at Sheraton for tribute to all 9/11 victims. Finger foods provided.

9/12 Buffet breakfast provided. Freepers go to various events/March in DC.

9/12 Evening Banquet with speakers. 7:00PM -

9/13 Brunch/breakfast on attendee. Afternoon workshops with snacks provided in ticket price.

See you in DC! Jean

[JustAmy]

Hey Navy Vet. I like these. Thank you.

I will try to get a small sign in my luggage so I will choose one that will fit on a 12x12.

I bought 6 small flags that I can carry with us.

It would be great to get everyone on board with 2 or 3 chants.

[seekthetruth]

Those are just great, Navy Vet! :)

[JustAmy]

How about a Thursday BUMP?

Bumpity Bump bump

[o_zarkman44]

We Don’t Care What You Say - We Don’t Want Your Socialist Way!

If You Want To Push Your Rules - We Will Fight With Our Founders Tools!

Now those I LIKE!