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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 03:39 AM
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A call to action, DU we need your help. Someone help us!
Edited on Tue Nov-16-04 03:42 AM by RedTail Wolf
I am once again calling for a massive march on the capitol. While this country is being dragged down the crapper, will we stand by and do nothing? Or, will we rise up from behind our computer screens and take our beliefs and anger into the streets and TAKE THIS COUNTRY BACK?

I hope that DU or some other organization will SOON call for this and support it. I just got my letter from Kerry today thanking me for all my hard work, asking me to keep working for the ideals of the campaign. Yes sir Mr. Kerry, while you arrive each day in a limo to your high paying job with all of it's wonderful benefits, those of us who worked our asses off for you will be left out here to suffer in the darkness under the regime of Bush. I'm sorry but the letter gave me NO comfort at all. It pissed me off!
We have been duped, bamboozled, and lied to long enough. We MUST take this to the streets and protest in non violent ways in numbers that can not be ignored. Please join with me in asking the DU or Move On or some organization to get behind this idea. There are 53 million of us and we should become one and make them listen. This country sinks slowly into an abyss that is so dark, we can't even imagine what is in store. For those of us with vivid imaginations we fear to imagine. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE , let's all stand together and MARCH on Washington. Maybe Senator Kerry would come out of his office to wave at us. I don't care anymore about the election, as Kerry wrote in his letter . "It is over". We must move on but in a way that MAKES the current administration sit up and notice. I beg you all to help in this cause by writing the good folks at DU, Move On and any other progressive liberal organizations to help us put this thing together. This MUST be done people. This is not a matter of talking about it anymore. We MUST show our contempt for what has happened to our country, our Constitution, and our way of life. Write some letters, e-mails, what ever you think is most effective. I like the DU as a sponsor because we are a resistance movement, much like the French Underground.
Again, I hope and want this to be very peaceful. If we could get a few million folks together in one place I think Bush's smirk would disappear and a genuine revolution would begin to take shape. Let the War Cry and the beat of the drum go forth to all concerned people of this country. We need physical action and we need it soon! From town to town across this land let the steady beat of the drum bring us from our homes and into the streets to stand, march, and cry out for our beloved nation. For if we remain content to sit behind our monitors and carp, and type, nothing will change, nothing will happen. We must rise up!

Thanks for reading my continued pleas for this. I hope someone with the organizational skills and the necessary tools will soon step forward and organize us. I'll be the first in line at that time with my checkbook open and my feet ready to move!

Put a gold star beside your name here as well! Talk is cheap, let's get the DU some cash!

RedTail Wolf
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LiberalAndProud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 03:47 AM
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1. Ok. WHEN?
It's a 3-day trip from Nebraska. Any Californians in?

We can't fly ... how many days away are you?

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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 03:52 AM
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2. I am begging for this to happen
I am not, nor have I ever, organized anything larger than a local Democratic Party meeting. I am begging for an organization that already has the people and the skills to organize this. I am hoping that the DU with our monetary help can get behind this idea and organize us and get the ball rolling. PLEASE


RedTail Wolf
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burrowowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 03:52 AM
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3. KICK
maybe get in touch with ANSWER
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 03:56 AM
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4. This is a call for us all to get in touch with someone
and make this happen. If you or anyone has websites or links that I can write to I will be glad to do so. One voice will not make this happen. This must be a huge movement that draws massive attention. I have written the DNC, Blackbox, and several others. Please help out in writing if you can. If you haven't given money to DU please do so, and let's help these good folks help us!


RedTail Wolf
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LiberalAndProud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 04:01 AM
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5. kick
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 04:30 AM
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6. All I can do is beg daily. maybe people will help
just to shut me up so they can post the conspiracy theories, celebrity campaign teams, favorite movies, or other stuff that will change nothing. You have the right to post what ever you want but I think we really need action, not words! Maybe I'll get up to a few hundred posts under my belt doing this, and people who won't read anyone's posts unless they have hundreds of posts under their belts will read the idea and respond.

I'll continue posting this idea here and on other blogs and forums until someone joins in and helps out!



RedTail Wolf
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LadyinRed Donating Member (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 05:31 AM
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9. I read of fear
among the people here. Fear of what has happened, fear of what will happen. I wonder how many really do believe in their hearts that we are truly in peril.

I wonder how many Americans really understand what a government can do to a populace who does not agree with their policies.

We are midde-age and remember when people did rise up and demand change. Government has rarely affected change for the good of the people.
Historically, "We the People", have demanded change.

I don't have the answers either. I do know "UNITY" must come first.
We must come together with a Common Goal and Solidarity.
We must quit fighting among ourselves and realize our strength (in numbers), regardless of the region we are from.

I understand your frustration (o gi na li).

I have few posts and live in Alabama. This appears to make my voice small. I will never move. I live where my Irish ancestor settled with his Cherokee wife and family when they were forcibly removed by the government from the "Great Cherokee Nation of Georgia".

My husband ancestors were German Jews. Only a few escaped Germany in the 40's, settled here, Americanized their name and hid their religious beliefs to survive. It was so well hidden and forgotten that he didn't know his heritage until recently when I traced his Ancestry.

This brief history lesson is not to whine or seek pity.
It is to remind.

to hi du

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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 04:30 PM
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17. Wa-Do my friend
Thank you, I posted this to ask people who may have more organizational skills than myself to help out, so far no one has done so. I need this forum's help to unite the people here in this cause. PLEASE PLEASE help me find an organization to put his thing together. Where are all the people who CARE so much about this country? Are you content to sit behind your computers and whine and moan;or are you willing to take action. Talk to people who have participated in protests and marches in the past. They DO create change. I am really surprised at the lack of response.once again. As promised I will post this daily until you get sick of it or you join in the hunt for someone to fund and organize this.

Please help DU with a donation as well

RedTail Wolf
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m berst Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-17-04 05:08 AM
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32. wonderful post
Unity, as you say, is the key. On another thread someone asked "do you think weed will be legalized?" and I was reminded once again how poorly people are perceiving the true nature of the threat. Weed being legal? I am worried about walking around still being legal.

Our safety and survival is in numbers and in solidarity, and that means finding a simple and powerful bond - not the usual liberal grab bag of ideas and positions to be endlessly haggled over. It also means alliances with those with whom we disagree politically.

The country is at risk, and I am alarmed at how few people are outting that at the top of their priority list. I don't think they have thought through what the collapse of the country would mean. We can never fix it if it doesn't exist anymore, and this adminstration is hell-bent on dismantling it.

I post quotes from the founding fathers often at the bottom of my messages, and it always saddens me to see how little attention they get or response. I am old enough to remember when the words of Jefferson, Paine, and Sam Adams were enough to get people to set aside their diferences and pull together around the ideals that the country was founded upon. Today, they are mere talking points in a sea of garbled chatter and endless verbal jousting. People are as likely to start criticizing the Constitution as they are to see it as a shared legacy worth fighting for, and worth putting aside our differences for.

Thanks for the inspirational post, LadyinRed. I hope I can get down your way some day. People in Alabama were always kind to this wandering Yankee over the years.

Mike

"We are obliged at this time to struggle, with all the Powers with which the Constitution hath furnished us, in Defence of our Rights; to prevent the most valuable of our Liberties from being wrested from us, by the subtle Machinations, and daring Encroachments of wicked Ministers."

Sam Adams
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Carolab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-04 12:14 AM
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36. Why don't you contact
No Stolen Elections?

www.nov3.us

They made us sign a pledge that we'd protest, but all that's happened are a few small rallies here and there. I thought they were tied in with Jesse Jackson's United for Peace and Justice.
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-04 02:22 AM
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38. I tried to send a comment to them about this but it wont go through. Any
Any other way to contact them? PLEASE people contact any professional orgs. that can help fund this effort or provide the leadership necessary to pull this off. We must do this as Patriots. We can's sit on our butts typing and expect anything to happen. Get active, MARCH!!!!!!!


RedTail Wolf
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-17-04 02:55 AM
Response to Reply #3
29. Keep on kickin
till we reach a higher ground!


I;m gonna keep on beggin till I find some organization to help. PLEASE help me find that organization!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



RedTail Wolf is looking for someone or an organization to lead us on a march to Washington. We are in need of like minded people to support and organize a large peaceful protest against President Bush and his right winged agenda. We'd like our Constitution back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 04:33 AM
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7. You need to get with the guy...
Edited on Tue Nov-16-04 04:36 AM by lildreamer316
...who has the thread about turnyourbackonbush.com/org (whichever). I think this is a great idea, but that guy is right...obvious signs of protest are going to be shut down before they even get started. If they don't see us coming until the last minuite, there's nothing they can do to stop us.
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 04:42 AM
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8. Just submitted this to Trippi's site
Maybe that will get some reaction
I am not going to stop until this happens. As the country becomes more and more repressive and more kids die in Iraq then people might get interested. I hope we don't wait to long. Don't sit by and let your rights be taken away with out at least a good fight!


RedTail Wolf
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zippy890 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 06:05 AM
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10. Count me in
:kick:
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 05:47 PM
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20. Does that mean you will help
organize this. Look for organization, I appreciate that you are in. First we have to create something to be in! Please write to all the organizations who are on our side and let's make this work!



RedTail Wolf
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tommcintyre Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 06:41 AM
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11. I'll post it here when you got it firm
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pamela Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 07:27 AM
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12. Contact MoveOn.org, too.
They are setting up house parties for this weekend. That would be a good opportunity to get the word out.
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JudyM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 10:40 AM
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13. How can i findout about the house parties? Saw nothing on moveon site.
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pamela Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 11:26 AM
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14. Here's a link
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JudyM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 09:04 PM
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28. Wow - most of them are full already! Will hook into one, though. Thanks!
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 06:44 PM
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27. Already posted to Move On
No answer so far. HELP US!










RedTail Wolf
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LadyinRed Donating Member (56 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 03:15 PM
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15. Kick
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icymist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 03:31 PM
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16. What you need is a list, a place, and a time.
Howdy RedTail Wolf! This is quit a bit of work you're taking upon yourself, here. I would suggest that, first, you get people from each state to gather together in one place for an initial meeting. Afterwards, each state can then have meetings towards the united goal of marching on Washington at a later date. It can be done....The Gay, Lesbian, Bi, and Transgender communities have done this a few times....but man, It's a lot of work!
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 05:13 PM
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18. Please I am asking for help
I know I can not pull this off on my own, that is why I come to the DU to beg for help , ideas for sponsorship, organizations that can help. I know there are patriots here that will not let the Bush take over of this great land stand. Please join in , send letters, send e-mails to any organization that might be able to help. Include my e-mail address and I will write them as well. I am willing to write as many letters or e-mails as it takes. Where are my brothers and sisters who love the Constitution of this great country enough to take a stand for her? This country is in pain and needs our care, we must participate. Are you not sick of the right in this country? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help those of us who would dare to stand up and march get this thing started. I am not to proud to beg you all for help for my country!


RedTail Wolf
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icymist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 05:34 PM
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19. Man, What I'm saying is stand up and DO something.
Edited on Tue Nov-16-04 05:36 PM by icymist
The advise I just gave you is huge. 1) Get a mailing list (or e-mail list).
2) Rent a hall somewhere.
3) Set a date and time for people to meet.

This is the way mountians are moved. It starts here.
As a good friend once told me, Don't tell me, show me.
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northamericancitizen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 06:05 PM
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22. From Canada
Why not contacting the same org. who organized the peace demonstration prior to the war?

Here, millions across the country took the streets and our government decided to stay away from it. It did have an impact.

If you guys pull it off tell us the date. I could contact our orgs. to organize a peace march the same day.

We may not have influence to impeach Bush but we can let him know that we are against his imperial cruisade and that we want him to back off.

Lise
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icymist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 06:11 PM
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24. Yeah! Here we go. First, we need a list of people interested....
in this common goal. Not just the names, but how to contact them. These are to be the future leaders in their home areas. Canada is welcomed here. Thankyou eh?!
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 06:33 PM
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26. Thanks for your input neighbor!
Do you have a link to that organization. I'd really appreciate it!


Thanks

RedTail Wolf
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-17-04 08:45 PM
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33. kick for today
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pamela Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 05:55 PM
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21. A.N.S.W.E.R...
is organizing a protest for the inauguration. Here is a link...

http://www.internationalanswer.org/
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northamericancitizen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 06:08 PM
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23. Inauguration day is not soon enough nt
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-16-04 06:27 PM
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25. Thanks I'll be there, BUT
I still want to do something in conjunction with DU and other sites that focuses not only on the war and civil rights, but the assault on our freedoms and the mixing of church and state. My call is still to march under a banner of Patriots for the Constitution. Take the Country back!
I also think we need an anti BUSH message. I am planning to join the ANSWER march. I still want to have one for angry Democrats. There are only 53 million of us! Maybe if we could get a third to show up we could change this country!


RedTail Wolf
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-17-04 03:10 AM
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30. DU can you help organize this?
You have a database of names, can you assist in this effort?
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regularjoe Donating Member (358 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-17-04 04:55 AM
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31. Kick
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ElsewheresDaughter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-17-04 09:03 PM
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34. i have to help my daughter and her children pay their bills...
Edited on Wed Nov-17-04 09:05 PM by ElsewheresDaughter
she has to pick what utility she can do without each month..we pay one and do without the other this month its heat...last month it was hot water...next month it will be car payment and so on it goes until she graduates...then i will once again have my star

but i can (we can) MOSH...march, protest ...we are ready!!!
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-04 12:06 AM
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35. Thank you
This is why we need to march! This country is in the hands of idiots and we need to take immediate action. Non violent protests and marches against the current Govt., it's policies domestic and foreign, and it;s continued stripping of the rights we have under the Constitution. It is time for patriots to rise up. True patriots are needed now more than ever. We need someone with organizational skills and the ability to market the idea and raise the cash to make it happen, PLEASE your input is vital. Someone must have a source they think would help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


RedTail Wolf
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chookie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-04 01:07 AM
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37. Let's see -- if they can ignore 500,000 protestors at the RNC....
...will the media be able to ignore several million protestors in DC on Coronation Day? Sure they will! After all, it won't be a lie to call the multitude "thousands"....

But let's give a show to our friends around the planet who fear ALL Americans are bonkers with the biggest MOSH in history. They tried to keep His Chimperial Highness from invading Iraq -- they have protested him in great multitudes everywhere he goes, and so shall we.

I'm going to be there to MOSH. I figure the best time to be had is with Al Sharpton. He'll be there. Michael Moore will probably be there and be fun. I wonder if any Democrats will bother to show up at a protest -- what a joke they don't have the guts. Boris Yeltsin stands with his people and faces tanks in the streets -- our "leaders" call for unity and reconciliation with OUR fascists....

Lots of folk will be going.






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KnowerOfLogic Donating Member (841 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-04 04:24 AM
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39. Inauguration Day Protest, for sure!
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RedTail Wolf Donating Member (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-20-04 12:48 AM
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40. Daily kick
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