Video Footage from the 9/12 March on DC
September 20th, 2009 in Constitution, Free Speech, Freedom, Protests ~ (1) CommentThis excellent HD video by an independent film producer from WI really captures the spirit of the event. Pass it on!
Local Perspective on the 9/12 March on DC
September 19th, 2009 in Constitution, Freedom, Newspaper, Protests ~ No CommentsThe air crackled with excitement as we marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in what may have been the biggest citizen protest Washington DC has ever seen. Nearly two million Americans from all fifty states converged upon the Capitol on September 12th, 2009, spilling out of the front lawn across the Mall and all the way to the Washington Monument.
As an eyewitness, I can testify to the fact that these were mainstream Americans, not some radical fringe group. I saw both young and old, black and white, most of whom traveled all night by car or bus to be there. The event was marked by politeness and cheerful enthusiasm—not what you would expect for a “mob.”
As a volunteer, I can also testify that the event was grassroots from top to bottom (I haven’t seen any “astroturf” checks in my mailbox!) Personally, I spent $1000 of my own money to be there along with several in my family.
In such economically difficult times, what would drive middle Americans, including many who had never protested before, to take this kind of action? Was it because Obama won the election, as some accuse us? No, we are acting from a sense of outrage, frustration, and fear. Outrage, because our views and values are being trampled by Congress. Frustration, because they are not listening to us. And fear, because we see our free Republic being transformed into a fascist form of government.
The focus of this rally, and all the “tea parties” across the US was not the President or any particular party. It was Congress. Democrats and Republicans alike no longer protect and defend the Constitution of the United States—the only thing their oath of office binds them to.
Rather than letting our economy heal itself, they are bleeding it. Rather than fixing the real causes of skyrocketing healthcare costs, they are taking actions that will eventually kill the quality of America’s world-class healthcare. They are leaving our borders open and endangering our security. While pretending to champion the cause of minorities, they encourage murdering the unborn, the coming generations that could keep America great.
As we marched down Pennsylvania Avenue chanting, “Yes we can—throw you out!”, I realized that Americans are tired of double-dealing and political games. Expect an overhaul of Congress in 2009, 2010, and 2012 (see goooh.com) and watch as this imperial ruling class joins the ranks of the unemployed, one person at a time.
Missed a bus to DC? Here’s your second chance…
September 8th, 2009 in Action Alerts, Protests ~ No CommentsIf you missed the deadline to get on one of the Greenville, Spartanburg, or Columbia buses to go to Washington, DC, then I have great news for you!
Bryan Stewart is organizing a 49-passenger bus in Powdersville, SC and currently has 20 seats available (could be less by the time you read this). You will need to call him for the price (under $100) and to arrange payment and reserve your seat.
Contact:
Bryan Stewart, 864-918-4880
Schedule:
Depart from Powdersville, SC at 9PM on 9/11
Return from Washington, DC at 7PM-ish on 9/12
Please spread this around, especially if you know people in the Anderson area!