WHERE WE STAND

[Raya @ REAL CONSERVATIVES]

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ABOUT THAT WAR ON TERROR....

In Memoriam-911

CLICK HERE:

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[Jim Delaney]

Kathryn, Linda,

Looks like we're moving off the proverbial dime. Much ahead of us if such a gathering is really possible/practical. Do  you want to draft a blog piece and copy Linda and me in for review/suggestions? ([e-mail]).  How would we share that piece with folks and orgs as you suggested? A phonecall out of the blue from us to them will likely fall on deaf ears, if it even reaches their ears. Anyone know someone reasonably well-connected who could spearhead these contacts to elicit feedback and, hopefully, cooperation, organizational leadership? What would the rally's theme be? Patriots for Return to Consitutional Order, or something like that. The draft blog could message these things.  Thanks a million, Kathryn and Linda.

[Kathryn Ball]

 

Linda & Jim,

OK, I agree as well. IF we are going to try to assemble a large enough crowd you are correct, Jim, we need a platform from which to share with others. Probably one of the best ways is to try to get a national Talk Show host on board to promote it, Mike Church? David Webb? Emory McClendon [a member here...TEA Party member and speaker]

Prior to that we should pick a date, check on necessary permits, porta-potties, security etc.. [never having done anything like this, I'm not exactly sure what other things we would need but it MUST be ORGANIZED!!!!]

Another way to reach people is through local TEA Party Groups, Americans fro Prosperity, Freedomworks, Freedom Connect [not sure I'm impressed with them to date] etc.

Do we want speakers? Presidential candidates? will we have to pay to have them speak or for their travel &/or lodging? If we have speakers we will need audio-visual equipment, staging etc.

Transportation for 8/28 was arranged by local groups, churches etc.

"The longest journey begins with the first step". Perhaps write a blog here and see what kind of response we get?

 

[Jim Delaney]

Kathryn,
It's really a PRACTICAL matter of organization and communication, not a lack of hutzpah, sincere individual commitment, or "knowing where we should be". I know where we should be: on the MALL. Like you, I'm sure, I am far from helplessly dependent upon others. Have never been a follower, aka "Indian". But I also have a healthy understanding of the need for proper organization to achieve highminded goals. To achieve a credible turnout, we need organization, an estabished communicator/communications platform to get the word out, to pull it together, to get permits (if they are required), speakers (if that's part of the plan). On this site, you or I, or both, can appeal for folks to join us at a place/time/date certain on the Mall. But, somehow, I think such an effort would fall far short of our hopes. The effort would be noble, for sure. But, practical with any reasonable hope for success? That's entirely another matter. Perhaps you have the platform about which I speak to get this rolling?

[Kathryn Ball]

 

I attended 8/28 last summer and was amazed at the entire rally.

My husband was unable to go with me so I made arrangements to go on a bus with people I did not know from Illinois. There were actually THREE busses heading to our nation's Capital to take part in something incredibly special.

We left on 8/27 around midday. My seat companion was a delightful woman whom I am blessed to have now as a friend.

There were THOUSANDS of busses....we encountered many along the way to DC and so many more upon our arrival.

The Metro was to have been "closed for routine maintenence" on 8/28 but ran anyway. The crowds were peaceful, polite, patient.........when we arrived at the Mall the crowds were converging towards the Lincoln Memorial.

The people were polite, patient, positive & peaceful....I saw people from all walks of life, from all socio-economic levels and the overall spirit was that of peace, of a common goal, of restoring HONOR.........it was an incredibly special occasion. There were hundreds of thousands of people who came to affirm their belief in the principles upon which this nation was founded. We reaffirmed our faith in God and in His Laws.

There were Spiritual Leaders from several denominations who affirmed their beilef in the role of God's Laws in the foundation of this Nation. It was. in all, the most incredible experience I have had in my lifetime.

Glen has moved on to other ventures. There is NO REASON that we-the People cannot arrange another meeting of like minded Americans in our Nation's Captiol....ANYTIME WE THINK IT IS APPROPRIATE!!!!!!!!

We keep on looking for someone to take us by the hand and direct us to wherever we should BE....ISN'T IT LONG PAST TIME THAT WE SHOULD KNOW WHERE WE SHOULD BE !?!?!?!?!?

We cannot possibly ALL be INDIANS without any CHIEFS!?!?!  CAN WE ?????????

[Jim Delaney]

Lon Ranger,

You're not alone, Ranger!

I'm totally with you, and all my friends share your views as well. Just wish we could get something going, a plan of action like Beck's Augsut 26th gathering at the mall last year. Wish some org lr conservative ldr would step up and take the lead. Am chomping at the bit to do my part.

[LON RANGER]

HEY!, JIM!

 

I pray every day, and He doesn't seem to mind. Nothing wrong with reminding ourselves, and each other, of our Nation's heritage. ....also, the left has silenced expressions of Patriotism for so long, through political correctness, that it has had the effect of making a lot of gullible or uninformed Americans believe that America has fallen from its former majesty. Don't worry, the 2nd amendment will protect us if all else fails. That's why the Founders put it in the Constitution.

 

I still prefer ballots over bullets any day, but I keep my powder dry...just in case. There's time enough to take up arms if all else fails.

 

And remember- If they ever come for your guns, give 'em the ammo first!

 

Lon

 

 

[Jim Delaney]

Raya,

The "swarm with scorn" offensive linked below ran thru the end of 2010. What's on tap for 2011, 2012? Also, who is spearheading this offensive? When and where in DC should folks who choose to participate congregate? Thanks.

[Raya @ REAL CONSERVATIVES]

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@ Jim D

CLICK HERE:

http://tpartyus2010.ning.com/forum/topics/the-300-day-swarm-of-scorn

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[Jim Delaney]

We need more than this. Opinionating and pronouncing to one another our commitment to constitutional and American principles has already been nicely accomplished. A unified and credible patriotic plan of action is now needed.

[valerie eggers]

Where we stand? We are standing in quick sand!