We should walk to the White House with Conyers

[old blue]

John Conyers writes, "At the conclusion of the hearing, we will go to Lafayette Park and I will personally deliver your signatures to the White House."

What if we could line the streets with supporters? I think that could be huge.

[angryinoville]

1. I agree

I think all dem congresswomen/men and senators should join in as well. Unless, of course, they don't think it's important enough.

[bullimiami]

2. quite an idea.

i wish i lived closer.

[Imagevision]

41. This is an excellant idea - Back Conyers and ourselves all the way!!

[BayouBengal07]

3. Hey

I'm in DC for the next two months...when is this?

I would love to get involved.

And what hearing?

[old blue]

5. Conyers is conducting a hearing on the Downing Street Minutes

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/6/9/164632/9662

[old blue]

6. And then he is delivering his petition to the White House *in person*

The petition in which concerned citizens demand an explanation for why we are in this war.

[acmejack]

4. We ought to erect a tent city and stay there until

this thing reaches a conclusion.

[David Zephyr]

7. I think there will be a big procession.

I think Conyers has hit a chord with a lot of Americans. I expect he will have a lot of good company with him next week. He's a great American.

[old blue]

8. Let's start calling and faxing congressmen and senators. Get them onboard

Conyers is trying to do nothing less than save the union.

[Pacifist Patriot]

9. It's times like these I wished I lived closer to Washington.

Then I recall the beltway traffic.

[old blue]

11. I live in Michigan

And I just thought this up 10 minutes ago, so I don't even know if it's feasible for me to go. But if this idea flies at DU, and we can get a buzz going, I'll sure as hell find a way to get there.

[Pacifist Patriot]

12. Beltway traffic or not, if I didn't have three small kids at home...

I'd be cashing in frequent flier miles. I would LOVE to be there.

[Coexist]

35. I know -

my family and volunteer obligations are killing me right now! I wish I could just say, "I'll be gone to this protest or that for a couple days - call me if you need me!".

I can't even get to local protests anymore. I have put them all on notice that after November, I am done (the volunteer work, not the kids!)

[SharonRB]

13. I'm in Michigan, too

And my daughter used to live in DC, but since December is in Florida. I wish I could go.

Hey, Old Blue, do you know about the Funday party next Saturday in Saginaw at 5thgendemocrat's house? If not, check out the Michigan Forum. Sounds like a lot of fun. My hubby and I are going. Where do you live? We're in Huntington Woods.

[old blue]

15. Hi!

I'm in Ann Arbor. I'll have to check out the MI forum.

[SharonRB]

17. Are you in school?

As you can see from my avatar, I'm an alum.

[old blue]

19. Yeah, doing grad work.

I've been here since 2000-2001. Hopefully I'll be finishing up soon!

[SharonRB]

21. I graduated in '71

I'm probably a lot older than you are!

[SharonRB]

14. Self-deleted -- accidental double post

[seemunkee]

10. Does anyone know the time of when he will be doing this.

[Nikki Stone 1]

16. Has he invited us?

Actually, who is slated to go with him?

[SharonRB]

18. There's an open invitation

He wants people to walk there with him. They will be meeting in Lafayette Park. I don't know what time, though.

[Nikki Stone 1]

24. How nice. Bring snacks.

But won't that scare the guards at the White House to have all those people approach?

[SharonRB]

20. Conyers is on C-Span I right now

He had a Judiciary Committee hearing today re: the Patriot Act. I hope the broadcast just started.

[Carolab]

28. You won't believe what happens.

Other threads here on the forum about it. Sensenbrenner shut it down. It was NUTS.

[SharonRB]

29. Oh, now I know I have to stay up and watch what happens

Thanks for the heads up!

[Erika]

22. Has anyone coordinated with moveon.org? n/t

[SharonRB]

25. I know they're working with Conyers to get signatures, so

I assume they're probably involved somehow in the organization.

[old blue]

23. I need to leave the computer,

but hopefully this thread will generate some response!

[faithnotgreed]

26. said before so ill say again: anyone need a place to crash in dc

just let me know
can only hook you up in a dc hostel (located inside a church) but its cheap and you can openly state your beliefs! all supported and welcomed

[kimchi]

27. Kick.

I would offer the bed in my basement, but not sure how the hubster would react.

I would love to go!

[Nikki Stone 1]

30. Will everyone walk to the White House?

That doesn't sound terribly practical. But a great photo op.

[Nikki Stone 1]

31. Recommended

Such a positive thread

[mzteris]

32. WHEN??

What day? I have a daughter in Bethesda......

[in_cog_ni_to]

33. Thursday, June 16. Next week.

:hi:

[BayouBengal07]

39. Dammit.

I bet I won't be able to get off work for it. At least I'll be in the city though.

[mzteris]

40. do we have any idea

what TIME this might happen?

IF - I can leave DC by 12:30-1:00 so I could be back here for the T-ball and Little League games my boyos playing! :) -- I'll be there.

If not, I'm trying to get daughter to rearrange HER schedule so she at least can be there for me. (And bring her friends!!)

[Lorien]

34. Great Idea!

Can we get this out to other progressive groups and discussion boards?

[Nikki Stone 1]

36. Would someone be willing to check in and report on this?

Maybe send a pic?

This would be great for the rest of us who can't be there.

[Griffy]

37. Ill be there.. I will go to the hearings 1st.. they are open to public!

then I will walk with him... I will call his office next week to see if they need help or have instructions for supporters... I'm sure I'll post anything he tells me that he wants others to know! I will also make sure his office has called the news directly and demanded someone cover this!

[Nikki Stone 1]

38. That's super!

I'd really to hear about it and I am sure others will, too.

[earthboundmisfit]

42. Oklahoma Blue hearts will be there

Trapped too far away to be there in person, but will be there in deep blue spirit! Hope some from OK can make it there! :patriot:

[old blue]

43. kick n/t