Glenn Beck: It’s time for a march on Washington
posted at 7:20 pm on March 27, 2009 by Allahpundit
He’s playing this off like he’s just tossing out the idea, but come on: Anyone not think he’s at least toying with the possibility of planning a mass protest himself? His Oprah-fied populism is a huge hit; why not take it to the next level and see how many people he can pull into the streets for a march? He could even get this guy to don his cravat and lead the parade. It won’t do much to scare Congress so long as The One’s approval rating is high, but it might be a shot in the arm for the GOP. All they need is a date — Tax Day? May Day? — and a few hundred thousand conservatives willing to take a day off and travel a few hundred (or thousand) miles. Exit question: Would you go? Nah, you wouldn’t.
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My apologies. Working at what used to be the most conservative university in the south, but now is being filled with liberals on all sides, has made me pretty defensive on these issues. Please accept my apology.
AubieJon on March 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Was this sparring? I thought this was a nice warm bath…
It’s interesting that as you’ve been shown to be mistaken, rather than at least being somewhat intellectually honest and admitting that you were totally off-base in regards to who I am, you just jump to the next insult.
You still don’t get it.
You and I do the same things. We write, we call, we march, we meet with our reps.
The difference between us, as I stated before, is that I don’t think it’s working and you do.
I also don’t think any of those things require bravery in the modern United States and you, apparently, do.
That doesn’t mean I don’t want to do something that will actually change the road we’re currently traveling down. It simply means that I want to do something effective. If there’s some evidence that all that talking and marching is actually causing the people in D.C. to stop and listen, I’d love to see it.
You keep on doing the same old thing convinced that it’s going to make a difference THIS time. In the mean time, I’ll still be looking for something that will actually be effective. When I find it, I’ll let you know as you seem dedicated to the cause.
JadeNYU on March 27, 2009 at 9:26 PM
I want to know when Bill Richardson gets indicted.
highhopes on March 27, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I dont think Glenn is in the “circle of trust”. Dont get me wrong, I like Rush, Levin, and a couple others to a smaller degree. But it wont ever happen. Rush, Levin, and Hannity are friends and at times, go on each others shows.
bucsox79 on March 27, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Rush has been on Glenn’s radio show at least once. Glenn treated him with much deference. And Rush was most gracious.
flyfisher on March 27, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Crud!
Really wish I had seen this before I got snippy.
I knew I should have left it on a positive note and been done with it but I often let pettiness get the best of me.
I genuinely do appreciate the work that you and others are doing and I hope that your efforts and my own actually do have an effect.
Have a great night! I’m going to take off now before I accidently cause any more friendly fire incidents.
JadeNYU on March 27, 2009 at 9:28 PM
I live in Hawaii, I can’t afford the trip, but I would go…if patriots of old could suffer through winter in rags as they fought against the odds in the revolution, I can make it happen!
It is time we Unite! and we declare to the people in Washington, both Republican and Democrat…STOP IT! Stop robbing from grandkids that aren’t even born yet! Stop promising things that we can’t afford. It is now or never, because once its gone, its gone for a very very long time.
Conservative Voice on March 27, 2009 at 9:29 PM
November 2004 headline:
Bush Wins 51%
Country Divided
November 2008 headline
O’bama Wins 52%
Country United
Del Dolemonte on March 27, 2009 at 9:29 PM
getalife, the CNBC of drive-by posters.
daesleeper on March 27, 2009 at 9:30 PM
corvetlady:
I am not afraid of what people think. My point is that a lot of people are just comfortable with doing big things like this. I think conservatives are more often the sort of people to shy from doing marches. Too often they see that as the sort of thing anti war people do, etc. That does not mean they don’t care. I also think they are less likely to trust people and get involved with a lot of strangers.
It is interesting when you think about it, because on the other hand they are more likely to volunteer for the military.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Right on, Katy!
I can tell you, as a conservative that has participated in a few political demonstrations, to ignore the actions of the press.
They will do what they do. Don’t let it stop you. There is more to a movement than the actions of the national press.
People drive by and read the signs. You will be surprised how many people roll down their windows and give a shout out and raise their fist in support. They may not have known about the protest, but your actions rub off on them.
Also, don’t forget that these will be covered by the local news. They can’t help but show up, when you’re the only action in town. And the local news tend to be much more balanced (relatively speaking) than the national press.
And if all the local stations cover these local events and people actually go… you never know…something interesting may happen and the cameras are there. It could be so news worthy that the national affiliates may have to run it or lose the lead story to their competition!
Don’t choose to protest, or not, based on the agenda of the press. They can;t demoralize us.
Only we have the power to do that to ourselves. To hell with them.
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM
dropaloaf:
How come when the left protests it is speaking truth to power, but when the right does it, it is a sign of sore loserism?
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Democrats won the election? Fine.
But Obamanazi’s are assaulting our property rights, our free speech, our right to bear arms, etc. No amount of election victories gives them the right to trash our Constitution.
Live free or die.
petefrt on March 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM
katy:
I think they will cover it, my concern or worry or whatever is how they will cover it. You just know what they will do with it. That does not mean it is not worth doing, but don’t expect respectful or even decent press.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Here I am with mine at the Nashville Tea Party in February. Because of my Gadsden Flag, every reporter there wanted to take my photo or interview me.
flyfisher on March 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM
I’d be there
Ludwig on March 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM
as long as you subscribe to the argument that a bi-party system is preferable to a multi-party system, that shouldn’t concern you.
sesquipedalian on March 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Correction: The hose reached 435 members in 1910. They didn’t even expand for additional States since then.
Exercise for the student:
Read Federalist #55 and find the following:
Now answer these questions:
What do you think Madison (Most often the one attributed for writing Fed55; some say Hamilton, but this is more Madison’s style.) would think of a Congress that refuses to expand to fulfill their role as representatives of the People?
What do YOU think about such a situation?
Are you really so uninterested in liberty that you think this situation should prevail?
Random Numbers (Brian Epps) on March 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
This is New Mexico. Don’t hold your breath. That slippery sh*t will squirm out of this too. Count on it.
HornetSting on March 27, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Becareful, sesquipedalian. You don’t want to find yourself on the business end of an IRS colonscopy.
moxie_neanderthal on March 27, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Terrye, that is an instant classic.
*Wipes iced tea off of monitor*
HornetSting on March 27, 2009 at 9:39 PM
flyfisher on March 27, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Awesome!
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Hornet Sting:
Here is a link to New Mexico Tea party information. It might be worth checking out.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:40 PM
I do not so subscribe.
Random Numbers (Brian Epps) on March 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
I’m convinced that pressure on your local democrap congresscritters can have an effect. Make it so that if they sneeze they will have to wade through protestors to get to the kleenex. Have peaceful but noisy protests outside their offices. Hammer them every chance you get in your local papers.. (ie the forums so many papers have)..
Call their offices every freaking day…
Obama will be hard to affect. He is a marxist throughout and will stay on track. However, he needs the house to f-ck this republic over. Work on that. Neuter the bastard by eroding his support. Humiliate the hell out of the democrap congresscritters.
They go out to community events, business meetings etc all the time to hand out YOUR money, get a photo op and suck up for votes. Take away that bully pulpit with constant protests.
Anyone ever see the leering newspaper photo of a young barney frank when he was at a boy scout awards ceremony?? That is where these scumsuckers build their support.
If anyone ever saw the Sand Pebbles, think of “the death of a thousand cuts”.. not a great analogy but you get the idea.
bullseye on March 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Hornet Sting:
I am a very clever lady.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
If I don’t say so myself.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
The tea parties are great. I’ve been to two in two cities.
It is true grassroots; I’ve never seen anything like it. My inbox has about 50 -70 emails A DAY from the local group planning the April 15 event.
I think the fact that average American’s are organizing themselves scares those that are wanting to cram a socialist agenda down our throats so quickly. I truly believe that in one year – we will not be able to have protests anymore.
I’d go to Washington if the date was right. I think what would be better, though, is something more like what Beck just did with his watch parties – only bigger. Simulcast local protests and buy national air time. Rush can moderate it, heh.
Or just have viewing parties of Star Wars Episode 3 – where the emperor tricks everyone into giving him more power then goes mad. That has a creepy familiar feeling to it now.
Rockygold on March 27, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Yeah, I would…
mathscience41 on March 27, 2009 at 9:43 PM
No doubt.
HornetSting on March 27, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Rockygold:
Imagine if there were hundreds of these events all over the country on tax day. If each one average 200 people, that could translate very easily into tens of thousands altogether.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
They’ve organized a tea party in my City on 4/15, tax day. I’m taking the day off and going with some friends. Hope there’s a huge turnout, not just here, but around the Country.
I’ve been contemplating my protest sign – suggestions welcomed.
SoldiersMom on March 27, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Humble too.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Coverage is a mute point in my mind. How the press cover it is even less important…
SaltySam is right about the locals seeing the activity, honking and knowing it’s going on. And if there is coverage, the local news times 200 cities is going to be watched my more people than by the MSM anyday.
They didn’t have coverage in Boston a couple hundred years ago and it made the history books.
katy on March 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
I think we should have a REAL TEA PARTY.
We should all sign a petition and pledge to refuse to pay our taxes until Congress agrees to change tax day from April 15 to the day before election day.
If any pledge is prosecuted we up the ante. At that point we say, no taxes will be paid until Barney Frank is prosecuted for fraud.
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Exit question: Would you go? Nah, you wouldn’t.
Hell yeah I’d go AP you really need to rexamime who you are and what drives your political thinking! AP believe if you do this you WILL leave hotair and submit your resume to dailyKOS,moron.org,or huffington post you fit in better there.
And I’ve been with HOTAIR from the beginning AP its only since “theOne” was elected that you’ve been acting weird
Kevin43 on March 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM
katy:
Yes, I think that local can be more effective because it is right in everyone’s state. Lots of people will see ordinary people out there and they will be glad for it. If it is just a bunch of people in DC then the DC press will find someone really weird and scary and strange and make him the spokesman. To be honest, if most of the protestors stay in the rest of the country they might be able to keep control of the message better.
But petunia had a good point. They need to be explicit in their message. Not just some in general Obama sucks stuff.
Even though he does.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Oh really? A mandate to do what exactly? Hope and Change? A mandate to undermine the constitution and remake society into his likeness?
If he had such a mandate why didn’t he articulate his agenda in a meaningful and forceful way rather than waiting to spring it on the republic after the election.
The boy king mascaraded behind innane sloganering and relied on a vile and slobbering press to sing his praises and assasinate the opposition. Some mandate.
moxie_neanderthal on March 27, 2009 at 9:51 PM
I’m attending a Tax Day Tea Party in my area. I’m going to send my photos to my Senators/Congress, local & national offices. Via FedEx, so they arrive the next day!
MSM. We don’t need no stinkin MSM!
TN Mom on March 27, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Saltysam:
I have a feeling,the IRS will just take it. They can garnish paychecks, etc.
That might be too much to ask of people.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:52 PM
I just finished watching Glenn on DVR and he is thinking of going to San Antonio, Texas for their Tea Party, in front of the Alamo…..might have to go home and visit the family….that would be WILD!
HornetSting on March 27, 2009 at 9:52 PM
An idea I had was to have what I called tea- porters. GRoups of people staying on the press and following them around and confront them in a respectful way in oder to challenge them when they find the few dissenters to interview. The pres will know they are being observe in how they cover the story.
katy on March 27, 2009 at 9:54 PM
i think madison would be fine with it. i mean you have to look at the process side of things: 435 people is about the limit of what you can manage, especially with nuts like we apparently have (barney or bachmann, take your pick). can you imagine how many nuts would there be if we had how many? you’re saying 10,000 (300M/30,000)? with a total paid staff of what, 500,000? offices, transportation, and meeting halls that would make albert speer smile… i just can’t see how it would be feasible.
as far as fulfilling their role, that is exactly what they are doing. see my previous points.
on your last point, this is still a free country, where the rule of law prevails, and you have just as much power as anyone else to change those laws.
sesquipedalian on March 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM
LOL!!!!!!!!!!
katy on March 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM
You bet.
You have got to think with all these popular conservative show hosts they can pull together, pay for national TV time – get their advertisers behind it and do something very visible.
By controlling the tv buy you can control the coverage. This is important after what I saw last weekend: 5,000 protesters and 2 Obama supporters. Guess where the TV cameras were?
Rockygold on March 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM
I’d go. I live 2 hours from DC and I am fed up. And scared. And disgusted.
scalleywag on March 27, 2009 at 9:56 PM
katy:
That is a good idea.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Yeah, that was the question of the day in 1775.
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 9:56 PM
AND I live in James Madison country.
scalleywag on March 27, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Rockygold:
If the groups were big enough there is no way the Congress would or could ignore it. I think the blue dogs who were elected in moderate to conservative districts would be especially vulnerable.
Needless to say the Democrats will try to scare people into voting for all this. They will use the economy to beat people over the head with. I read today that some Governors are afraid to refuse the money because they need with the rising costs of unemployment benefits.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 9:59 PM
My son turned his McCain Tshirt into a “I’m not voting for McCain, I’m voting against Obama”, but I guess that wouldn’t really work for you!
ctmom on March 27, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Saltysman:
A couple of things: for one the majority of the American colonists did not participate directly in the fight. For another, it is one thing to ask people to go to Tea Parties and to talk to their Reps etc. It is something else to demand that they do something that could potentially get them in real trouble. Most people will think it is strange that you would ask them to do that, especially if they do not know you and have never met you.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:01 PM
I love the idea. I’ll be there from another country.
The left hates the idea. It scares them that for the first time in the history of modern America, they have lost the moral high ground. Now they are in power. For the first time ever, the forces of history, is pendulum of change, is swinging toward the so-called “conservative” side.
My only concern is that conservatives are not passionate enough, young enough, unrestrained enough, unemployed enough, to really make a splash like the left did in the late ’60s early ’70s. As individuals, those qualities are not positive attributes, but as an aggregate of hundreds of thousands, it becomes something more than the sum of its parts. It changed our society. And not for the better. Let’s change it back.
keep the change on March 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM
you should study existing multi-party systems a little closer. try applying the predictable flaws of such a system to a country like this one. complete fragmentation of representation, parties as special interest groups, coalition governments, shady inter-party deals, etc. me no like.
sesquipedalian on March 27, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I am one of those that think working the local angle to the hilt at your Reps office is better than going to DC. They listen when the people that vote for them show up in mass. Call their offices and find out when they will be in town and go from there. Heck if the ninnies at Code Pinko can do it so can we.
goat on March 27, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I saw one sign carried by a little girl that said No, Daddy I will not loan you a trillion dollars.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:03 PM
What we always have done is make sure you have plenty of audio and video recording ability. Then whenever the press interviews anyone, you make sure you get your cameras and microphones in there too. EVERY TIME.
Don’t be afraid to ask follow up questions too.
And if you get asked to interview with the press, make the following deal: “If I can interview you, you can interview me.”
Then, you have the documentation to send to bloggers and other media outlets to help dismantle the press’s fabrications. Who knows? You may end up on Rush’s show, the master of exposing the media.
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Dress up like an Indian then.
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Priceless!
scalleywag on March 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Oh yeah.
Franklin and Adams took them on single handed.
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Saltysam:
You know, dressing up like an Indian is not a bad idea.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Newt on Greta’s show is saying that Obama is grabbing dictatorial powers. Sounds to me stronger than anything Glenn has said. Is this Oprah-ish also?
This country is in deep doo-doo. We have elected the enemy. Better for us had we elected Fidel Castro.
petefrt on March 27, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Thanks for the info Terrye. I’ll go to the WIBC site. BTW – we’re farm people too.
:)
Oink on March 27, 2009 at 10:09 PM
YES, this is a really very good idea.
goat on March 27, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Remember people…. for years we have been watching the left protest.
We are saturated with it in the news. They have the loudest mouths and alway get the attention.
We on the other hand are hard at work, raising our families. Quietly going about our business running the country.
We have had to endure their outrage for decades.
Now the tables are beginning to turn and we MUST remember somthing….
WE ARE CALLED THE SILENT MAJORITY FOR A REASON!
Our sheer numbers when well organized will blow them away and they know this!
They will do whatever they can to crush our spirit so that we do NOT show our numbers.
Let’s do this!!
katy on March 27, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Saltysam:
Of course they did not take them on single handed, but as I mentioned above Adams himself said that the American people were one third tory, one third timid and one third true blue. Washington’s army was down to 2,000 men at one time.
My point is that not paying your taxes can get you in trouble. I am sure that there are a lot of people who are willing to make their voices heard, but that does not mean they are going to take on the IRS just because you tell them to.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM
katy:
Richard Nixon was wrong about a lot of things, but he was absolutely right about that silent majority you mentioned.
It is out there.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM
oink:
You know when I saw that handle I wondered if you might be a hog farmer. There are not many of them left.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:12 PM
This is also an excellent idea following up on Katy’s post about tagging along with the press.
goat on March 27, 2009 at 10:12 PM
sounds more like a loud minority.
sesquipedalian on March 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Interview the interviewer. T-shirts….I
katy on March 27, 2009 at 10:17 PM
oops
T-shirts…I AM THE MSM
katy on March 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM
The population of Boston was 16,000.
As Adams also said…
the people are waiting for someone to lead them.
So can dumping East India Company’s entire cargo into Boston Harbor.
When will people understand that we are in a fight for our very survival? This is not a game of Sunday afternoon croquet. An audacious act that throws the gauntlet down is what needed. A parade is fun, but everyone just goes home afterwards.
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Projection….
katy on March 27, 2009 at 10:19 PM
No, that march happens on May 1st. Hopefully, there will be CBP buses to send them home where they belong.
HornetSting on March 27, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Most conservatives are not into this kind of thing as a rule, but I think things are different now. I, and I think a few hundred thousand other angry taxpaying families would gather in a very large, somber and respectful demonstration and protest that would scare the crap out of the DC crowd, who should hear it loud and clear that we have had enough.
Particularly the Republicans who better get a message, better learn to communicate and better learn to fight our fight.
oped01 on March 27, 2009 at 10:20 PM
sesquipedalian:
I don’t think so. The majority of Americans are not happy with the spending.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Actually just 4-H pigs now – grain too.
Oink on March 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
katy,
I have a similar idea for April 15 Tea Parties. If your party is in a major city with television stations, after the main gathering at your city hall or state capitol move the crowd to the front of the stations around the time for the evening broadcast. If they won’t come to the story then we bring the story to them. I’m in Colo. and haven’t decided which drive I am going to take. It’s 3 1/2 hours to GJ, 4 hours to the Springs or 4 1/2 hours to Denver. It is going to depend on the weather and the size of the group we can put together.
thomasaur on March 27, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Saltysman:
Washington was literally begging people to stay on, that is how close he came to losing his army.
And why are you arguing with me? Are you going to send emails to 150 million taxpayers and tell them not to pay their taxes on April 15 because you say so? I mean really.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Most of the multi-party (parliamentary)systems involve people voting not for individuals, but for parties. Apples ≠ pomegranates.
I think you should study this country‘s history more closely. Two party will always be the default in a direct representative system, but the emergence of a third party is a signal to the others that there is a dissent, shaking up the structure. The parties converge into two factions again when either one of the major parties changes to bring the dissenters in or the dissenters swallow one of the major parties. That is, after all, how the Republican Party was born of the Whigs. If Congress were as un-representative and party-dependent then as now, It may have taken a major slave revolt and massacre of or by slaves to end slavery in America. Are you fine with that?
Random Numbers (Brian Epps) on March 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Terrye, thanks for checking on NM. Looks like they are trying to get something together in Albuquerque, but I’m around four hours away, so I’m gonna just call some friends and see what I can get together locally.
I don’t really care about coverage, I live in a small town, but at least I will know that I am not alone.
HornetSting on March 27, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Now THAT would send a message, salty.
HornetSting on March 27, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Random:
However, in recent years the Democrats have always benefited from third parties.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Hornet Sting:
That is a good idea. New Mexico is really a pretty big place. I am sure more than one Tea Party would work.
We used to go there on vacation a lot. My Dad loved Carlsbad Caverns.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:28 PM
the silent majority was repelled by the loudmouth marchers. funny should miss irony here.
sesquipedalian on March 27, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Oink:
Livestock is a pain, you are better off with grain. I used to have a dairy farm.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:29 PM
I wonder what CNN thinks about how Glenn’s popularity has soared since leaving them? He was probably the most popular hour on Headline News, but their numbers are nowhere near Fox News’. He’s right. It’s time that Congress remembers who they are working for.
kingsjester on March 27, 2009 at 10:30 PM
The TV station idea is great. I know GJ has a very big Conservative population. I have a friend over there and I will see if anything is going on there. If not he might be willing to get one together.
katy on March 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Taking a moment to envision a conservative demonstration …
The place would probably be CLEANER after we left than before we got there, not strewn with garbage. It is after all, OUR Capital and for all its warts, it represents us to the world.
There would probably be families, and no F-Bombs shouted through megaphones.
Grills would probably break out and people would start sharing food, drink, and conversation.
Younger citizens that brought a chair would probably stand up to allow that aging vet and his wife to take a load off for a bit.
There wouldn’t be people running around breaking windows and burning cars and all that might be left would be neatly stacked bags of trash in places convenient for pickup by the city crews when all is said and done.
Not much to attract a news crew but maybe enough to attract real, average, grass roots citizens. Not protesters for hire.
crosspatch on March 27, 2009 at 10:32 PM
sesquipedalian:
Well yeah, but those marchers were burning flags and turning over cars.
I think the peaceful marches of the Civil Right movement actually helped the movement, people respected them over time. And I think the heavy handed tactics of the police sometimes actually turned the American people off. I can still remember those water hoses and dogs. I was born in 51. I lived through those times.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:32 PM
True. Funny how that is…
katy on March 27, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Heck I just put new tires on the Harley…and being as I was laid off last week I have some free time. If Beck names a date I’ll be there. Will already be attending our local Tea Party.
BadMojo on March 27, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Gimme a break.
Framing what I’ve said with the “because you say so” stuff is disingenuous.
I made suggestions to illustrate that parading around is all fine and dandy, but if we really want to have a tea party, then an act of audacity is required. Not a day of carrying signs.
If we are unwilling to risk “trouble” as you say, then we are, unfortunately, paper tigers. I think Mao had something to say about reactionaries.
Saltysam on March 27, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Good grief! Dairy farming would have to be the worst! Twice/day everyday.
Oink on March 27, 2009 at 10:34 PM
You’ve got that right!
Oink on March 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM
I’ve lived here more than ten years and have YET to visit Carlsbad, but were gonna get out there one of these days. Albuquerque is a bastion of liberal idiots, but in my area, it is somewhat conservative. It shouldn’t be hard to round up a few angry taxpayers to make some noise. :)
HornetSting on March 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Won’t need to worry about water hoses and dogs being turned loose on us…the Gov. won’t be able to afford the water or the training for the dogs.
BadMojo on March 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Something that might be cool … “Fill The Mall”. No chanted slogans, no masses of signs … just fill the mall with people bearing witness to the excesses of our government. Just showing up to be counted. And maybe have a picnic at the same time.
“A million
votespeople appeared on the national Mall today to let their elected officials know that they are there. A great time was had by all.”crosspatch on March 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Saltysman:
And bringing the founding fathers into the argument because I said it will be difficult to get every day ordinary people to defy the IRS is a tad disingenuous.
Terrye on March 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM
I’ll be there. Give me the time and date and I’ll show up. And I’ll recruit a few more to tag along. I dare the drive-bys and politicians to ignore a march on the capital of hundreds of thousands of pissed off citizens.
And BTW, we could easily get over a million to show up if it’s planned right.
Doughboy on March 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM
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