We Are Going To Washington!!!

Yes they did Funky and it is time we got back to that. It is easy to ignore emails and petitions. It is much harder to answer why there are throngs of people parked outside your door. They have become used to us sitting in our homes complaining. They count on it. They are used to small groups protesting because they can snuff them out. If a large number of us dig in and peacefully declare that 'we shall not be moved' then how can they continue to ignore us?

hey funky! good to see ur face... yea, maybe enough people will show up to escort the constitutional traitors our of the capitol. what do you want to bet that most republicans will not be in the capitol on that day?

I don't think tweets are worth the paper they're written on.

The only thing that would make this event better would be if we could hold it before Obama gives all our Social Security/Medicare/Medicaid withholdings to to the hyper rich to use to light their cigars...

Yes, they are Funky, so proud of Wisconsin for sticking to it.

A peaceful protest can work. My worry is that there may be some corporate plants that try to turn it violent in order to spin it as a violent "mob" that needs to be crushed. Good luck with the protests and I will be with you in spirit.

YW, letsliveinpeace. For the PEOPLE!

Great Figg.

just do it

Agreed!

think out of the box...not backwards....we haven't seen the solution we need but together we can get there

Okay but first you have to tell me what liberalis means.

Its ok - I think you are invited ... in fact you might be the main course for Friday night ...

The people who WROTE the Constitution proudly called themselves liberals. It was part of historical movement called the Liberal Enlightenment.

It means I can't spell!!!! Liberals. Sorry

Oh I could have so much fun!

Remember that European "liberals" were the opposite of the U.S. liberals we see today. Todays liberals, or progressives, are statists

Would that be the Constitution that limits the life span of CORPORATIONS TO 20 YEARS? Or the jake the fake Republican version that is bullshit lies and treason? Are you a bullshit liar yourself or just ignorant of the club you wallow in?

You, me and Many progressives are in the same situation. We Want to go to the protests and marches but we just can't afford it. Meanwhile, the Kochs spend money to send Teabaggers to their rallies just so they can have enough people there to call it "News" on FOX.
I think this will Still be HUGE and will put the Teabagger rallies to shame even without the Big Money interests bussing people in.

There is a link below for travel arrangements if you want to check it out. I am going to try to gather people and split the travel costs

I agree with you totally, FoosMaster.

Thanks, STC.

YW Leen, check out the travel page on the site. It is for those wanting a ride or willing to give others a ride. I think there are scheduled bus trips from several states. If it still isn't possible then I know that you will be there in spirit. Maybe a group of you can gather in Wisconsin on that day, same as those of us who could not make it there gathered in New York.

dems,
My life is too up in the air right now to think of going to DC on October 6th, even though I would love to.

Foos, it is understandable that many cannot afford to go. I think a reason why the tea party didn't have a huge counter rally was because many were unable to afford to go, were trying to hold on to their jobs from fear of being the next laid off, or were caught up in determining where they were going to live after being foreclosed on. I am closer to Washington, I can drive, catch the bus or train, and even with these options I will have to save in order to afford it. I couldn't imagine being able to go if I lived further away. But check out the travel forum on the site, you may be surprised that there may be someone from your state willing to share.

Understandable Leen.

Thanks, dems. I also PMed you with important info. Please read. :(

Yep, got it Leen.

I just responded, dems.

I totally see where your coming from, SIBob. I will keep battling locally and hope for the best here in WI. If it goes to hell here, I don't see anything better happening anywhere else.

Thanks for the info., but being a disabled 2-time cancer survivor, so far, living on less than $1,000.00 a month that the Republicans want to take away from me I just don’t see me being able to attend.
I disagree that the Tea Party could have had a much larger rally. I just don't think there are as many of them as FOX would lead you to believe, they are just LOUD and obnoxious and get FAR more press than they deserve.

Well Foos, we know you will be there in spirit and we will be there for you and those who can't make it.

I think the Tea Party didn't have a big counter rally is because - outside the imaginations of faux news & the Koch brothers - regular folks who believe in the Tea Party line don't exist.

Thanks for letting us know. I can be there also.

Thanks for the heads up...will try to get there too. Anyone wanna carpool from FL?

thanks racebannon. I think protests on Wallstreet are entirely overdue. Make it a really big group

Cherry, it is going to be in Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC.

http://october2011.org/sites/default/files/2%20flyer%20sheet.pdf

Hope this helps.

thanks for the info.

SAT's won't be too relevant if things don't go well for these demonstrations. You don't need a college degree to dig ditches and fry burgers. Priorities friend

Hey, no problem, your education is definitely important. Good Luck with your SAT's.

That would be a great idea for those who cannot make the trek. I'll keep eyes open. If there is anything there I will let you know.

Well, it seems I am late to the party. KB also posted one prior to this. I am sorry I missed it but am glad we are all n the same page.

No problem. ;-). Hope it makes a difference.

Some things are better served by a few accidental reposts . Since they limit the number of persons you can email too , we are not nearly as effective at spreading the word .

I hope this continues to show back up over and over. Gather as many as you can and head to DC.

Yes, indeed Wynnmeg61 and so sorely needed.

Yes KB, thanks. This certainly explains the rally in more depth.

Glad I could help... I posted this article a couple weeks ago and I am very pleased that this date has not been forgotten about, Thanks for the latest article... =)

Thanks again and Chris Hedges is going to be there. I am sorry I didn't see the one you posted or I would have been on board sooner.

No Worries demsbeans527, I never even knew you replied til now... 4 hours later, LOL!!! =)

Wolfess, not sure where you live but there is a page on the site for those that might need help getting there or would like to help others get there. Here is the link:

http://october2011.org/travelforum

You may be able to catch a ride with me and my girlfriend wolfess... =)

Southwest is apparently offering $40 fares. Where is everyone? Could we rent a van and pick everyone up along the way?

Right On STC, that's Great Info... =)

Indeed it is Vic. We can only sit back and complain but for so long.

And if people can't go to Washington, then assemble right on the steps of city hall. It's time for a nationwide strike as far as I'm concerned.

Let's hope that, people are sufficiently fed up.

I am. My friends are. My family is.

I'm voting everyone up on this thread. Thanks for sharing this.