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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Thu Nov 21, 2013, 08:58 AM Nov 2013

"Second American Revolution" Rally Falls 999,870 People Short Of A Million

November 20, 2013 5:16 PM EST ››› OLIVER WILLIS

Sensing that the moment was ripe, World Net Daily (WND) columnist Larry Klayman sent out the call for revolution. "MILLIONS TO OCCUPY WASHINGTON D.C.," Klayman announced, declaring to the world that his Tea Party-powered "second American Revolution" would gather near the White House in Lafayette Square on November 19 and sweep President Obama from office. "In conjunction with the masses gathered in Lafayette Park, we encourage millions to occupy parks, sidewalks, public areas, etc., consistent with the law."

Klayman's revolution never quite managed to reach its lofty attendance goals. At its peak, the rally had about 130 people in attendance.

The revolutionaries gathered in Lafayette Square consisted of birthers and other conspiracy theorists voicing their opposition to the Obama administration. The protest, organized by Klayman's group Freedom Watch, demanded the "resignations of President Barack Hussein Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and House Speaker John Boehner." Despite nearly six hours of speeches and some creative hand-made signs, at day's end the three men remained securely in office.

Klayman is a long-time conservative activist who despite indulging in several conspiracy theories (like claiming that President Obama is not a natural born U.S. citizen) has remained in a position of influence with some on the right. Klayman recently appeared alongside Sarah Palin and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) at a protest related to the government shutdown.

full article
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/11/20/second-american-revolution-rally-falls-999870-p/196994

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"Second American Revolution" Rally Falls 999,870 People Short Of A Million (Original Post) DonViejo Nov 2013 OP
Ah, but you are undercounting. jberryhill Nov 2013 #1
well then we need more revolutions rurallib Nov 2013 #2
Did they actually have the spelling of POTUS' name correct this time? Myrina Nov 2013 #3
What a bunch of creepy fuckwads. Aristus Nov 2013 #4
From the article … 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2013 #5
 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
1. Ah, but you are undercounting.
Thu Nov 21, 2013, 09:22 AM
Nov 2013

"we encourage millions to occupy parks, sidewalks, public areas, etc."

I have it on good authority that on November 19, there were in fact millions of people who showed up on sidewalks, parks and other public areas all across the country. The mere fact that the media is covering it up should make you suspicious.

Aristus

(66,294 posts)
4. What a bunch of creepy fuckwads.
Thu Nov 21, 2013, 11:44 AM
Nov 2013

"In accordance with the law."

Yeah, gathering peaceably in public spaces is in accordance with the law. "Sweeping President Obama from office" is not. It's treason. You had a chance to sweep him from office; it was called Election 2012, and your guy lost. So sit down and shut up, teabaggers...

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
5. From the article …
Thu Nov 21, 2013, 09:33 PM
Nov 2013
In his opening remarks to the gathered revolutionaries, Klayman said he suspected Obama would be "hiding under his desk" in reaction to the protest.


Well …

http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/november-2013-photo-day

In all fairness … in a couple of the pictures, President Obama’s legs WERE hidden under the desks!
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