I'm tired of sitting on my ass, bitching

[NightWatcher]

We all keep saying that we need to mobilize people and take our complaints to DC. I know that there are groups like "united for peace" and "world cant wait", but I was wondering how many of us DU'ers can take the time away from home and work and can go to DC.

I live in South Georgia and it would be a pain to do so, but I think that the time is getting closer to the point where we will not be "allowed" to voice our protest. I would like to be able to come to DC in huge numbers and set up a tent city somewhere near the Capital where we could be a large, noisy reminder to the representatives that we, the people, do care what happens to our country.

For those of you who are experienced activists, what is the best way to mobilize a "shitload" of citizens to show that we are mad as hell and not apt to take it anymore? I have already prepared myself mentally to come to DC in the event that we attack Iran. I think that my dirty, hippie ass on the ground will speak louder than a ton of petitions and voicemail messages that are too easily forgotten.

[mmonk]

1. I'll see what comes up here in plans to do something.

Meanwhile, contact Waxman's office for Sibel.

[texastoast]

2. Shall I bring my pots and pans?

I'm sad that the folks we elected are not being guided by "right" principles and instead are worrying about poll numbers. I'll bring big whipping spoons along if you like. I just bought some new ones.

There are many databases if you can get people like MoveOn, TrueMajority, ActforChange, etc., to get the word out.

[Rosemary2205]

3. Hunt down Louis Farrakhan or Donna Dees-Thomases

They were responsible for the grassroots Million man march and million mom march. You'd think with the internet it should be even easier to organize now if America actually gives a damn.