CC2009: Day One Recap

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CC2009: Day One Recap by Richard Church, Region 6 Coordinator, Wi Campaign for Liberty, and CC2009 Delegate

The delegates to the CC2009 have just completed our first day of business in St. Charles. It was a short day, with delegates arriving even as the proceedings were under way. While I have not had the opportunity to meet all of my fellow delegates, my first impression that this group is well-equipped for the task before us.

Business began with the election of a president. This process took much longer than any of us expected. Some of this was due to a lack of familiarity with parliamentary procedure. Much of the problem was a failure by Mr. Schulz, as acting president, to move the proceedings along in an expeditious manner. Also, some of the voting procedures to be used here at the Congress are quite cumbersome. But these are small details that will be ironed out quickly as we proceed.

Some delegates felt that there should be a different president selected each day, either by lot or election. Some felt that non-delegates should be eligible for nomination. All of this took an undue amount of time as we familiarized ourselves with the voting process to be used during CC2009.

At the end of all of the amendments, debate, amendments of the amendments, long delays, and then more motions and debate, the votes were counted and Mr. Badnarik of Texas was elected as the President of CC2009. This is not the first time that Mr. Badnarik has run for president of something; he was the 2004 Libertarian Party presidential candidate, but this election was much more successful for him. Having Mr. Badnarik as the president of the Continental Congress 2009 will help to give it a little bit of name recognition. Hopefully he will have the parliamentary knowledge and skill to keep everything moving along smoothly.

The Vice-President of CC2009 is Mr. Gonzales, delegate from Florida. Mr. Gonzales is the chairman of the Constitution Party of Florida. It is good to see both the Constitution and Libertarian parties, the two most important alternative parties in the country, represented in the leadership of this endeavor. In fact, nearly all of the country's most influential Constitutional organizations are represented here in one way or another. This should provide for a diversity of views that will aid us in mapping out a solution to our current problems.

The lengthy process of electing officers created a delay in the start time of the opening ceremony. Though scheduled to begin at 5:00pm, the ceremony had to be moved back to 8:00pm, after dinner. Our dinner was accompanied by a reenactment program which took us back in time to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We witnessed the Speech of the Unknown Visitor which spurred the delegates to action in signing the Declaration over 200 years ago.

The opening ceremonies included a procession by the delegates bearing their states' flags. Mr. Bob Schulz's address to the delegates was accompanied by singing, recitations, and even a visit from Mr. Benjamin Franklin himself, reciting his motion for prayer at the Constitutional Convention. All of the proceedings accomplished the desired effect of driving home the historical nature of our task over the next eleven days.

I covet your prayers for the proceedings of this Continental Congress, for wisdom and unity for the delegates, and for a clarity of purpose in the days ahead.

More live coverage tomorrow at: www.givemeliberty.org

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a bump for folks to catch up

Would love a day 2 recap, too!
Thanks!

Truth exists, and it deserves to be cherished.

Thanks for

the recap, someguy...

Bump, bump, bump...

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Are they on break?

Thus the video loop?

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Media

Is there any media present for Continental Congress 2009?

I do not know if...

Devvy is going to report at this stage, on the CC09, but it is very likely she may when it winds up.
However, you raise a very good point... one which will once and for all expose the real legality behind the exercise.

That is to do exactly as you state, and run off on a tangent somewhat altered from Schulz's PLAN or agenda he has put into place. After all every one of his past agenda's have proven to be ineffective, including his hunger strike, because they have no legal or constitutional clout, were already shot down by the courts, and use left wing attornies helping him create BAD law! All eating up te substance of fine patriots who have supported him thinking he was lock stock and barrel behind a Paul type government... wrong. He is behind a Schulz visability!

Therefore the CC09 could proceed to remove him, or simply act as if he is moot, and progress along a strong pro-active line towards the more important issues of throwing out the bums, or some such vital action so needed in this next election process... something the C4L is prohibited by their own legal structure from doing!! That would reveal the true Schulz... as he would no doubt attempt to step in and expose his real authority in the whole 'show' of called CC09, that there is a different legal structure at work behind the organization called WTP, and a different 'ownership' than most of the delegates realized.

That indeed is a very powerful plan. It gives the voice towards meaningful action to the CC09, and any act on Schulz's part to impede that would blow his cover.

"Suspicion is a Virtue, if in the interests of the good of the people." Patrick Henry

"We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of Nature has placed in our power... the battle, sir, is not to the strong alone - it is to the

Everyone posting on/viewing this thread have the right to know

the source of your accusations. Please give us a link on Devvy Kidds website or any others, otherwise retract/delete your posts.

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

I disagree

He just posted opinions. There is no need to provide links for opinions. As far as Bob's attorney, look it up.

As far as Bob's court trips, as a defendant and plaintiff, look it up.

Google it

also, asked you some follow up questions below

Looked it up: Mark Lane, attorney at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wi

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

Schultz sounds like the enemy from within!

I had no idea until now.

Unfounded talk is cheap. Demand the proof or a retraction.

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

I agree

Regardless of the alleged motives for the CC2009, its the best thing to happen in this country since its founding. Its time that the violations are recognized by We the People and are brought to the Government for redress. Its the first step in taking back our country.

Our founding fathers were not all innocent of their own agendas. But, in the end, it was the group of them that made the important decisions, not just the one. It will work this way again.

And God keep you and bless you, someguy, for taking on the obviously thankless job you have to help save our country.

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Thank you, dear patriot, for the kind words. btw, I wonder how

many dpers realize there are several Ron Paul clips at: www.givemeliberty.org where CC2009 can be viewed live?

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

I think that most people

I think that most people have no true understanding of the importance of this event. I've been trying to watch every single minute of the proceedings. I believe that I'm watching our true Government in action, and that nothing short of a new re-founding of America is happening here. This is history in the making and the first truly legal step that The People of the uSA have taken toward taking the power of our Government back.

My heart and positive energy is with you all, along with my hopes for the future of this country for my kids and grandkids. Its a big burden that you all bear for us right now. I know that you all realize that. I commend you for your bravery and dedication. Truly you are all in my prayers.

Blessings )o(

Blessings )o(

It is my deepest wish that a critical mass of American people

by their own inclinations, be brought into harmony with the greatest infinity of freedom for all individuals within the strictest boundaries of our Law in the spirit of our Declaration of Independence.

Ask Devvy Kidd... former executive Dir of WTP!

As always anything in support of the foundational principles I support... up to a point. But, history teaches us much, and to deny and continue in the face of the danger we are presently facing, is foolish. I wish the best for CC09, but what does that mean?... the best for CC09?, considering the fact it has absolutely zero legal and constitutional standing? It is educational, possibly publicity, but there is much more not being revealed by the powers to be behind the scenes.

If you really want to understand what is behind Schulz's money raiser called CC09, ask Devvy or read her columns on the subject! She was the former Executive Director of WTP, knows the inner workings and machinations, personality cult, and 'acting' of Schulz better than most. (I know him also) She has written on the futility of this money grab, the wasted patriot resources of time money, by the WTP, several times since she resigned.

It is a convoluted subject and one hidden from most superficial followers. Needless to say he has not proven to be of the Ron Paul liberty stripe. His beliefs, akin to his friends in the Rockefeller family, that there should be opened up a national Constitutional Convention, something he used to campaign for in NY as a talk show host, defy compatibility with sound patriot, liberty minded thinking, but rather give rise to caution and warning!

He has used up much time and resource needed for the most important battle ahead, retaking the nomination process. This he has done with his continual money raising ideas for the WTP debts paid out to left wing lawyer Mark Lane (ACLU) over the years.

He bears watching... more than the constitutionally and legally powerless proclamations of the CC09. It is a feel good distraction I am afraid, just like all the past exercises he has engaged in. Few in number are the electorate followers of the WTP, when compared to the tremendous rise in numbers of the grassroots knowledge in the last election cycle! There lies our power, not with Bob Schulz, who gave littlel towards a Paul presidency, being nearly silent the whole time.

Beware of the machinations of the globalist GOP ... they fear only one thing, and that is the grassroots and electorate taking hold of the nomination process. All the Dem friends I know would vote for a Paul in a heartbeat! There is our strength, to that service should be directed our talents, and therein should lay our focus.

"Suspicion is a Virtue, if in the interests of the good of the people." Patrick Henry

In all due respect sir, show me the proofs of your accusations.

I did a due diligence when you first laid this same post on another CC2009 thread. I found nothing to back your claims. Please provide links or retract/delete your post.

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

Perhaps this is where the delegation can make a motion to

rid the congress of Mr. Schultz if indeed these accusations are valid.

I trust Devvy Kidd. She has good sense and knows what's going on. If she is reporting this then action should be taken during this current session otherwise there may not be any other opportunities. Squandering precious resources from the grassroots is reprehensible especially being paid out to ACLU lawyers!

Now I understand the reasons why Campaign for Liberty was silent on the CC2009. This makes sense now. Its Bob Schulz and his dubious 'associations' with the Rockefellers, the left and the wasting of resources.

I had no idea. I am glad Devvy reported on this.

"I am glad Devvy reported on this." Show me the link on her

website.

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

Hey this is cool. Richard

Hey this is cool. Richard Church is a member from the great state of Wisconsin, and I voted for him. Whahooo !!! I know I am being represented well because Richard is a Constitutionalist through and through and a member of Campaign for Liberty ;-).

I hope and pray these fine Patriots have a productiove and safe Conference and let's hope this will be the shot that unclogs the logjam in the District of Corruption.

Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny."- Thomas Jefferson

There is no Left or Right -- there is only freedom or tyranny. Everything else is an illusion, an obfuscation to keep you confused and silent as the world burns around you." - Philip Brennan

"Invest only in things that you can stand in front of and pr

Thank you for that background on Richard Church. I have edited

it into the original thread.

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

Forgive my ignorance

But what is the purpose of this Continental Congress?
I saw some of the posts here on DP, but I don't understand the agenda.

"I don't endorse anything they say"
~Ron Paul On the 911 Truth movement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGyhlNY0y1k

The purpose of the CC2009 is to formally document the many

violations by all branches of our federal government to the Constitution, and through a three step process of Remedial Instructions, Civic Action Resolutions, and Articles of Association, hold our public servants accountable to their oath of office. CC2009 is just the train leaving the station. The goal is down the tracks but once reached, we the people, won't get off; this special train merely slows down periodically, to pick up a new generation of passengers who will ensure she stays on course and never stops.

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

Thank you

For taking the time to condense it into a couple of paragraphs.
Good luck!

"I don't endorse anything they say"
~Ron Paul On the 911 Truth movement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGyhlNY0y1k

I still don't really understand why

Couldn't this be accomplished over the internet. Look at the dailypaul, we make lists of bad things all the time.

I don't see the reason for all the resources. Yes, education is great, but the internet is a powerful place to learn, and it's cheap. The first continental congress was approved by the governments of the states attending, it was not just individuals getting together to have a lengthy conversation.

I guess I was just looking for more clarity from your answer. I keep hearing, this is the next step in A, B and C but I don't really see what it will accomplish.

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin brought a motion for a prayer? He tried that once before when a continental convention was terribly bogged down in minutia, but the motion was voted down! Franklin was a diest, but he never ragged on the Christians like Thomas Paine and some others did. He even accepted invitations to church on occasion.

When he was quite old, he answered a question about his beliefs with characteristic wit:

"As to Jesus of Nazareth, my Opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the System of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, the best the world ever saw or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupt changes, and I have, with most of the present Dissenters in England, some Doubts as to his divinity; tho' it is a question I do not dogmatize upon, having never studied it, and I think it needless to busy myself with it now, when I expect soon an Opportunity of knowing the Truth with less Trouble...."

I love that statement of Franklin's. It shows great wisdom.

Thank you for sharing it, Jive_Dadson.

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

"Be wary of those who know the truth. Align yourself with those who are questing for the truth." L. Gardner

Thanks for the recap

Though a bit skeptical, I am optimistic about CC09's potential. What I saw this first day was interesting and hopeful. Can't wait to see what they come up with.

I couldn't help but wonder how the founders went about this business in their day. How well known were their continental congress meetings? Was it just as underground as today? Was it a similar rag tag bunch of relatively unknown patriots? Were their endeavors just as underestimated and ignored by the masses and those in power? To be a fly on the wall during their proceedings... I guess cc09 is the closest we'll get to witnessing such events. Good luck to the delegates!