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 will be with you Lord willing, Jim. (camera in hand).
We need to get the protest warriors on thw with us. Who knows, maybe even Belly Girl will make it! We have a local group of Protest Warriors who might make the trip
Financial support bump.
I'm one silly dude.
For 20 years I lived only a bit over 2 hours ffrom DC.............and yet haven't ever seen the cherry blossoms, except on TV. of course I was spoiled as a kid - saw them every year in the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.
BTT
I have sent the information to Laura Ingram.
Hang in there FRiend. and good luck with all. I too am in astruggling situation. Will try to share ride/room & make it a quick one night trip. We know your heart is with the group if not your presence. God Bless!
There is no way I can participate in this most important march. However, Free Republic will receive a donation for sure. I am very proud to be a member of Free Republic and your plan is awesome. I will be there with you all in spirit.
We are SO in for this one. See ya there!
Bump!
Our oldest will be out of town with trip. Babysitting situation? We gotta act now to get a hotel.
I'd love to go, you know that! I'll drive!
Thanks for the ping
bttt
Count in 2 from Michigan. Our senators are ruthless. Time they took some notice.
Bump!
"You know, I'm going to start thanking
the woman who cleans the restroom in
the building I work in. I'm going to start
thinking of her as a human being"
I cannot be present in person, but I shall be with you in spirit. If there is a support fund, please let us know how to contribute.
I saw Justice Scalia on CSpan a few days ago, speaking on the topic of interpreting the constitution. He made what I would consider an inarguable case in favor of Originalism. He also pointed out that the very terms of the present crisis - brought on by the (perhaps) well-intentioned fools who buy the "living document" fallacy - clearly indicate that the selection of judges has become instead a selection of the authors of a revised constitution.
This is, in iteslf, completely illegal. As you, I, and everyone else on FR knows, there are only two legal means for revising or re-writing the constitution: the amendment process; convening a constitutional convention.
Our federal representative legislature needs to be sharply reminded of this fact.
Go get 'em!
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