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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Wed May 14, 2014, 08:28 PM May 2014

Operation American Spring promises to drive Obama from office this Friday

By Travis Gettys
Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Self-styled revolutionary patriots plan to converge on Washington, D.C., this week to drive President Barack Obama and disloyal lawmakers out of office.

“We are calling for the removal of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi, and Eric Holder as a start toward constitutional restoration,” said retired Army Col. Harry Riley, leader of the Operation American Spring protest group. “They have all abandoned the US Constitution, are unworthy to be retained in a position that calls for servant status.”

Operation American Spring aims to pressure those lawmakers who remain – or are replaced by officials of their own choosing – “to sponsor and pass very Constitutionally crafted State legislation to dissolve the size, powers, scope and spending of the U.S. Government by 2/3rds.”

The activists say they expect 10 million to 30 million like-minded Americans to join them Friday in the nation’s capital for a rally patterned after Occupy Wall Street and “Arab Spring” protests. (emphasis added - Don)

more
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/13/operation-american-spring-promises-to-drive-obama-from-office-this-friday/

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10 million to 30 million?


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Operation American Spring promises to drive Obama from office this Friday (Original Post) DonViejo May 2014 OP
Man. 1/10 of all Americans, in DC... Scootaloo May 2014 #1
The weather forecast for Washington area tomorrow: Dale Neiburg May 2014 #33
When only two people show up for the coup DonViejo May 2014 #34
Nah Iliyah May 2014 #48
Two inches, huh? Scootaloo May 2014 #35
hahahaha Marthe48 May 2014 #44
Lord Farquad on the committee? riqster May 2014 #84
Bummer, seem mother nature is fighting back. mountain grammy May 2014 #97
Ahahah! Have these idiots get soaked to the bone! Helen Borg May 2014 #98
And they have to admit that God planned it that way! nt kelliekat44 May 2014 #113
Talk about a Traffic Jam gholtron May 2014 #71
Because one teapublican equals one million normal people - don't you know? -- n/t mazzarro May 2014 #147
30 million? roflmao SummerSnow May 2014 #2
I can't believe I completely forgot about that. Make7 May 2014 #3
If there's revolution on Friday, do we have to go to work? KatyaR May 2014 #16
For that matter, will you be able to see it when it occurs? hatrack May 2014 #18
I bet faux news covers the hell out of it Marthe48 May 2014 #45
the revolution will not be televised central scrutinizer May 2014 #76
In view of the coming revolooshun friday I justhanginon May 2014 #4
Can any of you legal scholars tell me... Bigmack May 2014 #5
Illegal to carry in D.C. truebluegreen May 2014 #52
Sounds like simple treason to me. mbperrin May 2014 #91
dumb as it is Niceguy1 May 2014 #107
No dissent to it. It's a call to violent overthrow. mbperrin May 2014 #117
Even armed, threatening dissent? nt Bigmack May 2014 #121
honestly Niceguy1 May 2014 #123
Honestly, about 150 total showed up today. mbperrin May 2014 #146
It's sedition, not treason jmowreader May 2014 #145
"The activists say they expect 10 million to 30 million clones this Friday." Jamaal510 May 2014 #6
No, no, not clones. Clowns! n/t freshwest May 2014 #22
Not clowns quarbis May 2014 #83
If you read the links, you'd laugh. Creepy clowns can't make me laugh, though. And they're cowards. freshwest May 2014 #90
Drones for the Clones! Arugula Latte May 2014 #87
like minded Americans ???? bill.sharma May 2014 #7
+100 truebluegreen May 2014 #53
Welcome to DU! crim son May 2014 #82
Welcome to DU! treestar May 2014 #114
welcome to du--hope you are nowhere near the fires. niyad May 2014 #141
Welcome to DU (nt) reACTIONary May 2014 #148
10-30 million people? Half-Century Man May 2014 #8
More like 10-30 people, 10-30 million porta potties. Initech May 2014 #15
Sabers? ARGHH! freshwest May 2014 #23
Sabers are overkill for a group of 10 to 30. I'd say cutlasses or even just a stick with a nail in Erose999 May 2014 #85
heck, for that bunch, my purse would work! niyad May 2014 #142
Honestly I'd just let them hit me, haha. I think my face would do more damage to those guys hands Erose999 May 2014 #143
Gosh... 2naSalit May 2014 #9
Can retired Army Col (Why are they always Colonels?) H. Riley be stripped of his pension? FSogol May 2014 #10
I know! Every time these RWNJ alleged or real ex-military flip out, it's worrisome. freshwest May 2014 #29
Oh, I think it was a flop the minute they said 10-30 million. FSogol May 2014 #36
Hate-triots! Keep 'em coming! Someone wrote a retort to Benghazi, just say Bundghazi! They own 'em! freshwest May 2014 #37
I'll bet he's a LIGHT colonel, at best....or maybe a Colonel in Colonel Sanders' army! nt MADem May 2014 #58
Full bird, retired in '92 after 34 years; CIB, Silver Star; Intel, NSA background pinboy3niner May 2014 #64
Oh, that explains it--he benefitted from the REAGAN BUILDUP. MADem May 2014 #68
From the BIN link, the Kochs must be paying Duh Kernel by the adjective. What a load of hooey! freshwest May 2014 #89
Duh Kernel....I like it! MADem May 2014 #93
This poor man Turbineguy May 2014 #101
Cool Story Bro.. Cha May 2014 #11
Oh Noooos!!@!! sheshe2 May 2014 #26
Awwww.. sweet! With a cherry on top.. Cha May 2014 #32
Love it! sheshe2 May 2014 #49
That about sums it up treestar May 2014 #112
They gonna come rumbling in on their bad-ass Medicare scooters? tanyev May 2014 #12
I'm sure D.C. will accommodate them. Many metropolitan areas are sidewalk accessible. freshwest May 2014 #30
The activists won't get 10,000, let alone 10,000,000 MohRokTah May 2014 #13
Unless the RW billionaires pay for their travelling expenses Iliyah May 2014 #50
I hope they are treated like OWS protestors. nt Ilsa May 2014 #14
^^YES^^ (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee May 2014 #63
The porta potties will outnumber the numb skulls neverforget May 2014 #17
Good luck with that, losers... Aristus May 2014 #19
U MAD, WHITEY??? nomorenomore08 May 2014 #20
LOL! 10 to 30 people you say? Rex May 2014 #21
So inauguration of the new Chief Executive/Grand Wizard will be on Saturday? pinboy3niner May 2014 #24
cuckoo for cocoa puffs spanone May 2014 #25
The activists say they expect 10 million to 30 million like-minded Americans to join them Friday one_voice May 2014 #27
10-30 million is the numer of porta-potties that they're gonna rent notadmblnd May 2014 #28
WTF? Now I have to cancel all my appointments for Friday and get my bug-out bag! Shit! n/t freshwest May 2014 #31
I was thinking that I better score some herb... waddirum May 2014 #65
Be sure to stock up on plenty of snacks. Don't want to make a junk food run under gunfire! freshwest May 2014 #79
A couple of points...... socialist_n_TN May 2014 #38
I give them 50 people tops. chrisa May 2014 #39
will palin & cruz be out there stroking them personally? spanone May 2014 #40
Expect Hannity packman May 2014 #47
Doesn't that qualify as treason or sedition or something? raccoon May 2014 #41
Why isn't Col Riley protesting toddwv May 2014 #42
Looking For Signs Of Colonel Riley And The Bonehead Marchers Vogon_Glory May 2014 #43
you won't be laughing tomorrow Enrique May 2014 #46
Booked up hotels? treestar May 2014 #115
Bring em on Botany May 2014 #51
SECDEE!!!! HooptieWagon May 2014 #54
LMAO! VWolf May 2014 #59
Not gonna happen OldRedneck May 2014 #55
Be careful! Tsiyu May 2014 #60
Don't light a maaaaatch!!!!!!! LongTomH May 2014 #104
OldRedneck, thanks for your service NastyRiffraff May 2014 #69
"...only 7 signed up and 4 of those dropped out for medical reasons." ROFL! pinboy3niner May 2014 #73
And one more thing . . . OldRedneck May 2014 #56
It's started a lot earlier than that! sofa king May 2014 #78
Sunshine Patriots. ChazInAz May 2014 #88
I really hope they do show up LibertyLover May 2014 #57
I predict the same huge turnout as a Teabagger rally. A dozen or so. DesertDiamond May 2014 #61
Well, if he IS driven from office Jeff In Milwaukee May 2014 #62
Where's the DUer who invited Mr. Obama No Vested Interest May 2014 #66
... napkinz May 2014 #67
I'd better get my Weenie Tots before they're all sold out this weekend. spooky3 May 2014 #70
Hope the Secret Service paints some yellow squares libodem May 2014 #72
Bush II = "CEO", but Obama is supposed to = "servant" cvoogt May 2014 #74
yeah.. Ohio Joe May 2014 #75
So 10 guys are going to decide what The Congress of the US looks like? louis-t May 2014 #77
Duh Kernel says they'll cut 2/3rds of the budget. But they'll get their 1/3rd, right? freshwest May 2014 #133
Damn, that's gonna jam the Metro for sure Faygo Kid May 2014 #80
do it like in egypt rafeh1 May 2014 #81
"by officials of their own choosing" Gee, wonder who ...... underpants May 2014 #86
Hope some of the DC DU folks can head over and post photos! KaryninMiami May 2014 #92
What diff would it make? A Corporate Stooge is a Corp Stooge. D and R alike. blkmusclmachine May 2014 #94
Look RT is covering the story! karynnj May 2014 #95
Wow--they're taking this absolutely seriously lolly May 2014 #111
I found those comments amazing -- karynnj May 2014 #120
They're funding these militia groups 951-Riverside May 2014 #131
Didn't they arrest Dr Spock for a lot less than this. Arrest these clowns classykaren May 2014 #96
I am almost tempted to attend rpannier May 2014 #99
If you show up drm604 May 2014 #106
Definitely the I.Q. KansDem May 2014 #136
The largest protests in American history were roughly one million people Bjorn Against May 2014 #100
Whoever issued the permit deserves a raise for keeping a straight face. Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #102
They didn't get a permit, did they? They don't regard law, rules, regulations by this government. kelliekat44 May 2014 #122
They also talk longingly of the business model China uses,...guard towers and all. Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #135
It'll rain on their circle jerk, I mean parade. muntrv May 2014 #103
The wingnut pundits haranguing the crowd.......will outnumber the crowd!!!!! LongTomH May 2014 #105
I happened to catch this yesterday, but didn't want to start an OP about it davidpdx May 2014 #108
idiots Niceguy1 May 2014 #109
Just how do they suppose he'll leave office treestar May 2014 #110
They are coming to take this country back.. Mkap May 2014 #116
AH HAHAHAHAHA!!! IrishAle May 2014 #118
Can not spell and now we know they can not count either. Why didnt they just say a "Gazillion"? lunasun May 2014 #119
I'm not good with math. Is a "gazillion" greater than or less than a "brazillion"? n/t winter is coming May 2014 #124
Patriots know the USA is greater than any South American country damn it ! lunasun May 2014 #128
That Tells Us What Tax Bracket... AndyTiedye May 2014 #125
funniest thing I have ever heard..... chillfactor May 2014 #126
Okay, we know this is just another teabagger temper-tantrum. HooptieWagon May 2014 #127
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Skittles May 2014 #129
More like defacto7 May 2014 #130
3 Major Fails 951-Riverside May 2014 #132
My wife says 3000. I say 122. byronius May 2014 #134
They're on dope (NT) The Wizard May 2014 #137
Can't wait! City Lights May 2014 #138
No matter how few "patriots" show up, dotymed May 2014 #139
From what I gather, this will be a very well coordinated movement. Rex May 2014 #140
Listening to the live feed now. They're just chanting "we are right. They are wrong". What kinda Erose999 May 2014 #144
 

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
1. Man. 1/10 of all Americans, in DC...
Wed May 14, 2014, 08:32 PM
May 2014

That wouldn't just shut down the government, it'd shut down pretty much goddamned everything.

I'm gonna say fifty. 75, if it's not too sunny and the honey buckets are lined up.

Dale Neiburg

(696 posts)
33. The weather forecast for Washington area tomorrow:
Thu May 15, 2014, 05:13 AM
May 2014

Heavy rain, especially in the morning. About 2 inches expected.

DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
34. When only two people show up for the coup
Thu May 15, 2014, 06:55 AM
May 2014

there's the rationale, "too much rain." Of course, that can be countered; "God vetoed your coup, sending the rain to wash it out."

gholtron

(376 posts)
71. Talk about a Traffic Jam
Thu May 15, 2014, 02:30 PM
May 2014

30 Million in one day. On President Obama's inaugural ceremony there were about 2 million people there. People were there days before the ceremony. With that size crowd, I wonder why there aren't anyone showing up early?

Make7

(8,543 posts)
3. I can't believe I completely forgot about that.
Wed May 14, 2014, 08:35 PM
May 2014

It was only a week or so ago that I was reading about it. I wonder if I'll remember about it after it occurs. Surely it will be memorable.

KatyaR

(3,445 posts)
16. If there's revolution on Friday, do we have to go to work?
Wed May 14, 2014, 10:58 PM
May 2014

I'd really like the day off to sleep in....

hatrack

(59,578 posts)
18. For that matter, will you be able to see it when it occurs?
Wed May 14, 2014, 11:41 PM
May 2014

Unless you're within fifty feet walking along the Mall, I'd say "no".

Marthe48

(16,904 posts)
45. I bet faux news covers the hell out of it
Thu May 15, 2014, 11:19 AM
May 2014

even if Col. Riley is the only moran (on purpose) who shows up....

justhanginon

(3,289 posts)
4. In view of the coming revolooshun friday I
Wed May 14, 2014, 08:51 PM
May 2014

better get out to my car tomorrow and scrape off my somewhat faded Obama/Biden sticker out of my back window. Can't be too careful with the that there revolooshun acoming! They may want revenge.

 

Bigmack

(8,020 posts)
5. Can any of you legal scholars tell me...
Wed May 14, 2014, 08:54 PM
May 2014

If some asshole says he wants to remove elected leaders of this country, and he's carrying a weapon.... isn't that illegal?

Those assholes will certainly be armed.

 

truebluegreen

(9,033 posts)
52. Illegal to carry in D.C.
Thu May 15, 2014, 11:34 AM
May 2014

Anyone armed can be arrested; all tens of them won't overwhelm the system.

mbperrin

(7,672 posts)
91. Sounds like simple treason to me.
Thu May 15, 2014, 05:26 PM
May 2014

Article III, Section 3:

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.


Guns? Check. Acting to remove government officials at the highest level? Check.

Nice article on treason with relevant court cases:

http://www.nytimes.com/1861/01/25/news/treason-against-the-united-states.html

Niceguy1

(2,467 posts)
107. dumb as it is
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:18 PM
May 2014

its political protest not treason. We dont want to go down the road of criminalizing dissent. .....

mbperrin

(7,672 posts)
117. No dissent to it. It's a call to violent overthrow.
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:50 PM
May 2014

Right in the body of the OP from their Dear Leader:

“For more than five years, ‘we the people’ have been writing, calling, faxing Congress, the media, screaming in Town Halls, marching, rallying, demonstrating, petitioning, all to no avail,” Riley said. “Every branch of government looks at ‘we the people’ whom they have taken an oath to serve, as ‘pests,’ interfering with their political agenda, cramping their self-serving, greedy agendas. We have no faith in the ballot box any longer, as many believe this sacred secret box has been compromised.” - See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/13/operation-american-spring-promises-to-drive-obama-from-office-this-friday/#sthash.KHfwLQdQ.dpuf

No faith in the ballot box any longer.

Niceguy1

(2,467 posts)
123. honestly
Fri May 16, 2014, 12:31 AM
May 2014

I really doubt that they would show up at DC armed....... Obama isnt the first pres to be protested this way.

mbperrin

(7,672 posts)
146. Honestly, about 150 total showed up today.
Fri May 16, 2014, 07:54 PM
May 2014

And that's being generous.

As usual, right-wing mouth overloads their asses.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
90. If you read the links, you'd laugh. Creepy clowns can't make me laugh, though. And they're cowards.
Thu May 15, 2014, 05:09 PM
May 2014

bill.sharma

(1 post)
7. like minded Americans ????
Wed May 14, 2014, 09:06 PM
May 2014

Does any body in this group even knows what the term " Patriot " even means, If it was up to the immigrants like me we would pick these idiot and put them on a boat and cast them out to sea. These are the same people who prosecuted a leader of the sovereign nation that the politician had propped these leader up when it was in our favor. These People appear to be uneducated at best and in all likelihood live on federal government help. If they have the guts to be a real patriot they only want the very best person to be their president and not what is the color of the President of these United States. This person Mr. Riely brings shame to all people who have served this blessed country . Shame on you Mr. Riely

Half-Century Man

(5,279 posts)
8. 10-30 million people?
Wed May 14, 2014, 09:08 PM
May 2014

In the streets of Washington DC?
Some sort of armed Occupy Washington?

Try googleing "Bonus Army 1932"; the last time the US Calvary used sabers militarily.

Erose999

(5,624 posts)
85. Sabers are overkill for a group of 10 to 30. I'd say cutlasses or even just a stick with a nail in
Thu May 15, 2014, 04:50 PM
May 2014

it would suffice.

Erose999

(5,624 posts)
143. Honestly I'd just let them hit me, haha. I think my face would do more damage to those guys hands
Fri May 16, 2014, 01:09 PM
May 2014

than vice versa. LOL

FSogol

(45,448 posts)
10. Can retired Army Col (Why are they always Colonels?) H. Riley be stripped of his pension?
Wed May 14, 2014, 09:59 PM
May 2014

There's a few bucks the government could save.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
29. I know! Every time these RWNJ alleged or real ex-military flip out, it's worrisome.
Thu May 15, 2014, 01:42 AM
May 2014

I had people in my family and know a number of other veterans. They would never do this kind of stuff.

I think this is the result of an entire generation of military who listened to hate radio (Rush) on the AFN.

It's not allowing diversity of views when the pundits call for the silencing of all other views. No, it's not.

As far as older vets going this route, they were taken in by the John Birch Society when they left and started drawing their pensions. And are against anyone else getting anything, they truly think they are superior to the American people and deserve more than anyone else. How many vets are hanging out with Bundy?

A number of them, or so they claim. May this one be another big flop like these:

First:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/110217108

Second:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022809391

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022920311

Third:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023368038

Fourth:



http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/26/tea-party-supporter-has-set-a-date-for-the-armed-overthrow-of-the-government/

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023734965

Fifth:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024059191

And we can't forget:



http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017151778

Actually this thread is LOL:



http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023854728



I feel much better now.

FSogol

(45,448 posts)
36. Oh, I think it was a flop the minute they said 10-30 million.
Thu May 15, 2014, 08:38 AM
May 2014

They should have stuck with 10-30 Hate-triots.



freshwest

(53,661 posts)
37. Hate-triots! Keep 'em coming! Someone wrote a retort to Benghazi, just say Bundghazi! They own 'em!
Thu May 15, 2014, 08:46 AM
May 2014

MADem

(135,425 posts)
68. Oh, that explains it--he benefitted from the REAGAN BUILDUP.
Thu May 15, 2014, 02:18 PM
May 2014

Made it through Vietnam, and cruised on up through the Cold War era. He was ex-enlisted, but couldn't break that magical glass ceiling between senior officer and flag/general rank....and that's pretty telling, given his time in service and, most significantly, his decorations. You'd think a guy with a silver star would be considered, but apparently, he was NOT.

Part of the Fake 'Em Till We Break 'Em Reagan military. Star Wars, yeah!

This mentally ill idiot needs to stop using his rank to foment sedition...he's dumber than that Boykin asshole who misused his rank and preached from the pulpit stuffed like a sausage into his uniform. A pox on the bozo! He's a disgrace to his branch of service!

Turbineguy

(37,291 posts)
101. This poor man
Thu May 15, 2014, 08:08 PM
May 2014

should be taken into protective custody before he gets himself hurt. Perhaps a 90 day observation period would be helpful.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
112. That about sums it up
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:31 PM
May 2014

Dumb as right wingers can be, there aren't 10 million of them that dumb. Oh yeah and I thought they have to work. Big protests of Democrats exist only because none of us have jobs.

 

MohRokTah

(15,429 posts)
13. The activists won't get 10,000, let alone 10,000,000
Wed May 14, 2014, 10:18 PM
May 2014

Their facebook page has just over 5000 likes and you know not one in ten of those will be showing up.

There will be more porta potties than activists.

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
50. Unless the RW billionaires pay for their travelling expenses
Thu May 15, 2014, 11:29 AM
May 2014

like they did for the TB movement. I'm pretty sure the Bundy crew will show up y'know the ones that are on some sort of Gubbmint assistance.

nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)
20. U MAD, WHITEY???
Wed May 14, 2014, 11:49 PM
May 2014


But seriously, it is amazing just how much a black man in the White House brings out some people's nutty side.
 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
21. LOL! 10 to 30 people you say?
Thu May 15, 2014, 12:02 AM
May 2014

If that! People get behind real crisis like OWS. OTOH, nobody gets behind a few wackadoodles, except for fellow wackadoodles. Or about 10 to 30 people.

No doubt Alex Jones will be there spit flying all over the crowd in fanatical reactionary mode.

notadmblnd

(23,720 posts)
28. 10-30 million is the numer of porta-potties that they're gonna rent
Thu May 15, 2014, 12:53 AM
May 2014

for the 6 protesters that actually show up.

waddirum

(979 posts)
65. I was thinking that I better score some herb...
Thu May 15, 2014, 01:45 PM
May 2014

... before the ATMs shut down and revolution commences.

socialist_n_TN

(11,481 posts)
38. A couple of points......
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:02 AM
May 2014

Like everybody else, I don't think they'll get the numbers they think they will get. The USA is in no way close to a revolutionary or pre-revolutionary situation at this point. And what they're expecting as a turnout WOULD be a revolutionary situation.

Now, a coup attempt is possible. Probably not this weekend, but at some time in the future. A coup doesn't take the kind of numbers that a revolution would. It just needs the right type of people and some involvement or non-involvement by the active military. Kind of like Ukraine.

As a matter of fact the Ukrainian model would be the best that these plotters could hope for and I don't think they've got the numbers for even that situation. But I guess we'll see this weekend.

chrisa

(4,524 posts)
39. I give them 50 people tops.
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:22 AM
May 2014

More than half of them will see no one there and slink away, embarrassed. They'll blame the weather, or start giving excuses.

spanone

(135,795 posts)
40. will palin & cruz be out there stroking them personally?
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:23 AM
May 2014

well, i hope veep biden is ready to kick some fucking ass on saturday.

raccoon

(31,105 posts)
41. Doesn't that qualify as treason or sedition or something?
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:28 AM
May 2014

Where was all this fervor when the Bush-Cheney gang lied us into the Iraq Invasion?



toddwv

(2,830 posts)
42. Why isn't Col Riley protesting
Thu May 15, 2014, 10:50 AM
May 2014

the VA check and SS he's getting?


I'm going to go out on a limb and put participation at around 15,000. Sounds like a lot unless you remember there are almost 350,000,000 people in the US. I'm sure Fox "News" will "accidentally" cut in some shots of larger rallies and try to peg the numbers in the hundreds of thousands...

Vogon_Glory

(9,109 posts)
43. Looking For Signs Of Colonel Riley And The Bonehead Marchers
Thu May 15, 2014, 11:14 AM
May 2014

I'm looking for signs of Colonel Riley and his Bonehead Marchers from afar. So far, I don't think there's much sign of them in DC, at least if traffic reports are anything to go by. I'd think that if Colonel Riley expected his ten million sooper-dooper patriots to show up, they'd already be converging on the Nation's Capital.

Traffic still normal? Colonel Riley's Bonehead Marchers must have one heck of a stealth transportation package!

 

OldRedneck

(1,397 posts)
55. Not gonna happen
Thu May 15, 2014, 12:06 PM
May 2014

I'm in DC, visiting my daughter in her Capitol Hill apartment.

I'm betting the 10-30 million turns out to be 500 at most.

1. I was on the Mall a few minutes ago . . . no preparations for 10 million visitors. Not even preps for anything more than the usual tourists.

2. The driver of this clown car is Harry Riley, Colonel, US Army (Retired). I knew Harry - - - I'm a retired colonel also. He was a bit of a flake back then and I see he's gone around the bend.

3. I was reading comments on the "Patriots For America" Facebook page. A group in Florida was crowing about hiring a 59-passenger luxury coach to attend the rally. Turned out, they cancelled the bus because only 7 signed up and 4 of those dropped out for medical reasons.

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
60. Be careful!
Thu May 15, 2014, 01:09 PM
May 2014

And don't get too close to those porta-potties....you know how much gas those groups emit

I have a child living in DC as well, and other family members. Can't wait to get updates on this rebbolushunn!

Stay safe, OldRedneck!





NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
69. OldRedneck, thanks for your service
Thu May 15, 2014, 02:27 PM
May 2014

Col Riley, thanks but no thanks. We don't need yet another crackpot in the news. Haven't we suffered enough with Cliven Bundy and Donald Sterling? Go back to the padded room and don't come out until you're sane.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
73. "...only 7 signed up and 4 of those dropped out for medical reasons." ROFL!
Thu May 15, 2014, 02:52 PM
May 2014

That's a pretty good indicator right there.

Your intel is a lot more solid than boxcar girl's. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024958163


 

OldRedneck

(1,397 posts)
56. And one more thing . . .
Thu May 15, 2014, 12:13 PM
May 2014

Weather forecast for DC for Friday, 16 May, calls for heavy rain all day long, local flooding, thunderstorms -- starting late Thursday night.

sofa king

(10,857 posts)
78. It's started a lot earlier than that!
Thu May 15, 2014, 03:29 PM
May 2014

Today there is a wall of water about to be passing over the region. Upriver regions are already drenched and beginning to overflow. By tomorrow the Potomac at Georgetown will be at six feet and nearing flood stage by Saturday night.

At this point I'm actually hoping for a pretty decent turnout, because they'll quickly churn their little pig-sty section of the mall into a muddy quagmire, which will be the most miserable for those most deserving people who actually make the trip. Then they'll get to sit there and listen to blaring loudspeakers in the cold rain without any beer, because Saint Ronnie made drinking beer on the Mall illegal.

Some of them, no doubt, will be soaking, shivering and blocking the left side of the Metro escalators with their plus-sized butts as real Americans try to work around them. I am so glad I won't be there to see it!


Jeff In Milwaukee

(13,992 posts)
62. Well, if he IS driven from office
Thu May 15, 2014, 01:15 PM
May 2014

Our spare bedroom is empty. I can put the President and Michelle up for the night.

The girls would have to sleep down in the family room.

Just give us a little warning, so I can head out to the Piggly Wiggly for snacks.

No Vested Interest

(5,164 posts)
66. Where's the DUer who invited Mr. Obama
Thu May 15, 2014, 01:49 PM
May 2014

for a simple meal?
(And never got a response?)
He might need to fire up the grill Friday night.

libodem

(19,288 posts)
72. Hope the Secret Service paints some yellow squares
Thu May 15, 2014, 02:40 PM
May 2014

Out behind the dumpsters and declares them "Free Speech Zones". That is how The Cheney administration handled protesters. Right?

cvoogt

(949 posts)
74. Bush II = "CEO", but Obama is supposed to = "servant"
Thu May 15, 2014, 03:05 PM
May 2014

Hmm, OK. 10 million huh? Let's see about that. "10 to 30 million" = delusional.

louis-t

(23,273 posts)
77. So 10 guys are going to decide what The Congress of the US looks like?
Thu May 15, 2014, 03:28 PM
May 2014

And these phony patriots are going to decide how much money the government spends and on what? Sounds like a plan.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
133. Duh Kernel says they'll cut 2/3rds of the budget. But they'll get their 1/3rd, right?
Fri May 16, 2014, 02:44 AM
May 2014

Sounds like the GOP Koch crew at work, like last year:

Rand Paul says default can be 'framed as a reasonable idea' and Tom Coburn wants to default to face a 'managed catastrophe.'


Thank Gawd we had a POTUS who wouldn't let them do this stunt. Although they are kicking and yelling right now about the owner of the GOP, the Kochs, not getting their Keystone after being promised by BushCo in 2007.

They are pissed and I'm wondering if the Duh Kernel is getting some green from one of the Koch front groups to organize this. Media will love this, I bet.

Faygo Kid

(21,478 posts)
80. Damn, that's gonna jam the Metro for sure
Thu May 15, 2014, 04:10 PM
May 2014

10-30 million? Oh well, it's Friday, so there should be space to accommodate that many.

rafeh1

(385 posts)
81. do it like in egypt
Thu May 15, 2014, 04:13 PM
May 2014

Get a random crowd of few thousand in tahrir square. declare crowd to be 30 million and have Army general do coup to save the country.

KaryninMiami

(3,073 posts)
92. Hope some of the DC DU folks can head over and post photos!
Thu May 15, 2014, 05:27 PM
May 2014

No idea if it will be covered on the TV- guess if 10 million show up (ha) they will get some media coverage. Few hundred? Probaby not so much. But the photos would be great fun to see!

lolly

(3,248 posts)
111. Wow--they're taking this absolutely seriously
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:30 PM
May 2014

Some are complaining about a "media blackout" that has kept them from finding out about the great uprising.

Others are worried that the Communists will take advantage of the chaos that might result.

karynnj

(59,498 posts)
120. I found those comments amazing --
Fri May 16, 2014, 12:10 AM
May 2014

It should give many pause as to who exactly the posters there really are.

rpannier

(24,328 posts)
99. I am almost tempted to attend
Thu May 15, 2014, 07:56 PM
May 2014

The laugh factor has to be worth something
But... I'm afraid I might get counted as being among their supporters because I was in the general area

Bjorn Against

(12,041 posts)
100. The largest protests in American history were roughly one million people
Thu May 15, 2014, 08:05 PM
May 2014

That means the Teabaggers are going to attract at least ten times as many people as the biggest protest ever, I imagine traffic is heavy in the DC area tonight.

 

kelliekat44

(7,759 posts)
122. They didn't get a permit, did they? They don't regard law, rules, regulations by this government.
Fri May 16, 2014, 12:23 AM
May 2014

I wish they would all pack up and go to the Russia they seem to love and admire.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
108. I happened to catch this yesterday, but didn't want to start an OP about it
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:25 PM
May 2014

It is funny how desperate the right wing loons are. I'm sure they'll be packing their huge guns to make up for the small size of their....

treestar

(82,383 posts)
110. Just how do they suppose he'll leave office
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:30 PM
May 2014

No matter how many of them show up, there is no way he's going to resign. What idiots.

They are not getting past the Secret Service either.

They must think the POTUS is King, like deposing him and putting a new one on the throne is going to make a huge difference.

Mkap

(223 posts)
116. They are coming to take this country back..
Thu May 15, 2014, 09:44 PM
May 2014

to the 19th century

dey tuk yer jobs
and yer country...

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IrishAle

(62 posts)
118. AH HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Thu May 15, 2014, 10:53 PM
May 2014

200+ unkempt guys with a fat roll on the back of their head, carrying signs with wildly creative spelling. All huffing and puffing to reach their rascals once the TV cameras are turned off.

LOL!

lunasun

(21,646 posts)
119. Can not spell and now we know they can not count either. Why didnt they just say a "Gazillion"?
Thu May 15, 2014, 11:49 PM
May 2014

and are they just planning to..yell at the WH "Obama Obama come out come out wherever you are and let red rover take over " or some shit ?

or is this some kinda of retired Army junta since they talk of removing elected officials and replacing them with officials of their own choosing ?

They also plan a sister event the same day in Bunkerville, Nevada, where militia groups have gathered to support scofflaw rancher Cliven Bundy in his dispute with the federal government.

Organizers also anticipate “incremental nullification” by state legislatures of “all withholding taxes, employment taxes, employer taxes, and income taxes.”

“This will effectively DOUBLE the size of ALL American Middle Class family weekly paychecks and cause our local city and town economies to boom,” the group promises on its Facebook page.


lunasun

(21,646 posts)
128. Patriots know the USA is greater than any South American country damn it !
Fri May 16, 2014, 01:00 AM
May 2014

Both are powers of a zillion for sure !

AndyTiedye

(23,500 posts)
125. That Tells Us What Tax Bracket...
Fri May 16, 2014, 12:39 AM
May 2014

...the guys who write this stuff are really in.

This will effectively DOUBLE the size of ALL American Middle Class family weekly paychecks

chillfactor

(7,573 posts)
126. funniest thing I have ever heard.....
Fri May 16, 2014, 12:47 AM
May 2014

are they going to get as many people out as they did with the truckers? Five semis if I remember correctly.....

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
127. Okay, we know this is just another teabagger temper-tantrum.
Fri May 16, 2014, 12:57 AM
May 2014

However, given Riley's rhetoric... forcing elected officials out of office (including POTUS), taking back "their" country, appointing their own new officials ... this sounds a lot like an attempted coup d'etat. IMO, anyone carrying a weapon should be charged with treason, and anyone showing up should be charged with conspiracy to commit treason.

 

951-Riverside

(7,234 posts)
132. 3 Major Fails
Fri May 16, 2014, 02:04 AM
May 2014

1. Its on a Friday
2. Its going to raining
3. Its a bunch right wingers (They are not known for creating critical mass type events)

They will never EVER ...EVER get more than 75 people.

I'm going to say 7 people show up.

byronius

(7,391 posts)
134. My wife says 3000. I say 122.
Fri May 16, 2014, 03:12 AM
May 2014

300, and the Sunday shows are going to be abuzz.

And that's the ridiculous part. Crazy sells. It can't govern, and it can't do anything but be crazy, but it means viewers in a fading market.

I can't even imagine what it's like to watch that swill. I stopped long ago.

Sheesh, if you want to know what's really going on, read Barbara Tuchman's 'The March Of Folly', the section about the Renaissance popes -- 1) Wealthy power circles use fear and superstition to collect all the wealth, 2) Everything collapses, and 3) Humanity stumbles forward (some don't) sort of, in some sort of direction, learning all the lessons, oh wait 4) it happens again.

Ah, Primates. 122 of them. Tellin' it like it is. Inside their heads. Which are really fucked up. Badly fucked up. Smelly bad in there. Yechh.

dotymed

(5,610 posts)
139. No matter how few "patriots" show up,
Fri May 16, 2014, 09:08 AM
May 2014

The MSM will be there in force. The protester numbers will be exaggerated and the cameras will be set at angles to "prove"
their story.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
140. From what I gather, this will be a very well coordinated movement.
Fri May 16, 2014, 09:19 AM
May 2014

Skeeter get ur guns, we going to D.C.!

Erose999

(5,624 posts)
144. Listening to the live feed now. They're just chanting "we are right. They are wrong". What kinda
Fri May 16, 2014, 01:23 PM
May 2014

bullshit is that. Its not even rhythmic, which figures for a crowd composed entirely of White people.
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