March on Washingon, LETS SET A DATE!
Posted February 12th, 2008 by TehTpyoKing
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The Semi-Official Website for this effort is at http://www.revolutionmarc...
I know there are tons of threads bouncing around about this new major announcement... But we need to consolidate and organize this idea!
We can use either this thread or another thread as a hub to pick potential dates for the march and hopefully get a website set up rather quickly to take pledges, gather information, set up chip ins for chartered buses, etc.
I had originally heard about a potential march on Independence day on the 4th of July, but this is rather late in the game and will only harness media attention after most or all of the primaries have ended.
Dr. Paul said in the recent video announcement that it needs to happen rather soon, I believe he said 3-4 months. We need to gather a list of dates in the 3-4 month range that will be a popular theme (like Guy Fawkes day and the Tea Party) but will also allow people to come without missing an enormous amount of work or school. (Though I imagine some flexibility will be necessary)
If we can gather a list of potential dates I will set up a poll in a day or so to get a feel for how people feel about the dates suggested.
We want the date to be far enough away that we can organize adequately, but not so far away that we can't have an impact.
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April 15th is Tax Day (Tuesday)
April 19th was the day of the "Shot heard 'round the world" (Saturday)
May 26th is Memorial Day (Monday)
June 14th is Flag Day (Saturday)
July 4th is Independence Day (Friday)
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Those are some obvious existing holidays, but I'm sure there are some less well-known landmark dates (Yet again, Guy Fawkes day and Tea Party Day weren't national Holidays)
Give me some dates!
P.S. One advantage of not using a national holiday is that there won't be a ton of other coverage going on (parades, etc..)
Not to mention, if it goes well enough, it could always become a new holiday!
Other comments about using known holidays such as memorial day weekend or Independence Day is that there are potential limitations on where we're allowed to be in Washington on those days... Also these are government holidays and all government employees will be out of town.
My personal 2 cents is that we should pick a neutral day that isn't affiliated with any particular event.. so I'll be voting "other" in my poll.
Edit on my 2 cents: It appears flag day is getting at least a bit of attention in early results (only 16 votes cast so far however) because its in a decent time window, and isn't an OVERLY popular holiday already. What are peoples general thoughts on flag day or the Monday following?
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Edit: HERE'S A PRELIMINARY POLL, I MAY SET UP ANOTHER IF OTHER IMPORTANT DATES COME TO MIND.
http://www.vizu.com/poll-...
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Edit: There are people saying "It absolutely must be on a weekend" and others saying "It absolutely must not be on a weekend" One thing we must consider is that NO ONE DAY IS GOING TO BE PERFECT FOR EVERYONE... There will be arguments against every potential day.. we just need to figure out which day(s) work best for the most people.
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Why The Negatives
This will at least be the biggest event for Dr. Paul yet, and I am going to be a part of it. Why not at the end of the long primary season, we consolidate together in one last rally cry. Come on people he drew 4,400 in Minnesota. Him calling all supporters to march is great.
I agree that his calling us to march is great.
But don't we want to follow what he said in his video? Look whats happening in this country. We write to, e-mail, fax and call our representatives and senators to no avail. They have their own agenda and "we the people be damned."
I agree with Dr. Paul. "we have to turn this around soon."
If our congress people aren't there, who receives the message?
The March...
I agree that a neutral day should be set for this event. I voted "other" as well.
I also believe that a weekday march on the capital after the college core RP supporters get out for summer vacation (may 16th), to generate "numbers" is a good idea. Congress will be in session and we'll be be able to get our message where we need it to resonate.
The MSM will be more likely to pick this up as well on a weekday.
Some alternative radio stations, who support Ron Paul. Have had supporters calling in saying "I'm not going to march if it's on a weekend". or "What good does it do to wave signs, listen to political speeches, buy t-shirts and go home? Have we accomplished anything? Everyone will come home and wonder why nothing has changed."
I feel the same way. "If a tree falls in the forest and there's nobody there to see or hear it, did it fall?" We have to be seen and heard by the congress and the media. Ron Paul said, that we have to, "send a powerful message where the media can’t ignore us”.
Over the past few days
I created and ran 3 polls, narrowing the choices to 4/19 or 6/21, and with over 300 votes in the runoff poll, 6/21 won by nearly 2 to 1.
http://www.vizu.com/res/C...
If the campaign sets a different date, then that's when we'll all go, come hell or high water, but until then I think we've pretty much settled on June 21.
The march is NOT about votes in primaries, it is about giving Dr. Paul a voice by our show of numbers. If you want votes in PA or other late primaries, please get out and canvass!!!
And PLEASE, for the love of God, stop suggesting Memorial Day, July 4th, or anytime before school is out. Any of those would be certain to result in failure for the goals of the march.
Ron Paul
If you check the campaign website you will see that it is Dr. Paul that is going to choose the date! All this debating about when WE should go is useless. We will be informed by HIM when the march will be.
The Freedom March is Coming - see the Daily Dose!
http://people.ronpaul2008...
a date is set http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com
***The first banner on the website is about this march:
http://www.ronpaulforpres...
people are trying to divert others into thinking it will be on a different day but the date is ALREADY set.
go to: http://www.ronpaulforpres...
the banner will take you to http://www.taxday08.com/
If it is not done on a
If it is not done on a holiday weekend we won't get nearly the amount of people. The extra day off will allow for travel time.
thump.
thump.
already set
http://www.taxday08.com/
april 19th
Anyone posting June or late May dates is a troll. The establishment must be panicking that we might do this before the primaries in early May, so LETS DO IT!
well I guess...
Well I guess I have just been declared a troll, my 1st time. I support Ron Paul. I also support his message. Unless I'm mis-interpreting his message (I live here in his hometown and he has been our congressman for the past 20 years) about defending Liberty and adhering to the law of OUR Constitution. Therefore, I will be at the Liberty Rally on June 21st, the 220th anniversary of the Constitution becoming the law of our great nation. If that makes me a troll, so be it. DON'T YOU PEOPLE GET IT... this march isn't about Ron Paul, he suggested it for us to show DC and the rest of world that the revolution is about taking back our government and returning it back to "We the People...". I hope to see each of my fellow patriots in DC, at the Liberty Rally on 6/21/08. The rest of ya'll are going to do whatever. We are not free if we aren't willing to defend Liberty, Patriot4Paul.
June 21st
I voted in the poll. I believe everyone should vote in the poll.
Healthnuttie for Ron Paul
Opt for June date
Again, given the college age students who would wish to be there, as well as parents who may want to use the opportunity to bring their younger kids to the event (and do a little "historical vacation" in the nation's capital), I would opt for a June date to maximize the march potential...
March should be before April 22nd
The Revolution March should be held sometime before April 22nd due to the simple fact that these states listed below will be voting after April 22nd... The media attention will attract voters to vote once they see the Revolution March... April 19th or April 20th would be perfect.
Pennsylvania - 4/22
Indiana - 5/6
North Carolina - 5/6
Nebraska - 5/13
West Virginia - 5/13
Kentucky - 5/20
Oregon - 5/20
Idaha - 5/27
Montana - 6/3
New Mexico - 6/3
South Dakota - 6/3
Convention in St. Paul - 10/1 - 10/4
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Either do it AFTER May 19 to guarantee finals are done or...
Have it at least 3 weeks before so it's not exam time or study time.
George Mason's last day of Final's is May 17-18
PLEASE, make it anyday after those!!!
Aww, comeon, Take them
Aww, comeon, Take them early! j/k
http://www.ronpaulforcong...
http://www.spielbauer.com... (make it go viral)
www.ronpaulmoneybomb.com = $25/week to the Paul campaign
1983: Ron Paul Debates Federal Reserve Governor 2of7
http://www.youtube.com/wa...
I like April 15th or sooner.
In the world's broad fields of battle. In the bivoac of life. Be not like dumb driven cattle...be a HERO in the strife.
April 15th keeps the message clear
for more impact and relates to a recent activity of most Americans.
MAY 17TH-It is almost
MAY 17TH
-It is almost exactly 3 months from now.
-It's after most finals.
-It's after the book release.
-May 17th falls on a weekend this year AND NEXT YEAR in case we decide to repeat it next year with larger numbers.
http://www.ronpaulforcong...
http://www.spielbauer.com... (make it go viral)
www.ronpaulmoneybomb.com = $25/week to the Paul campaign
1983: Ron Paul Debates Federal Reserve Governor 2of7
http://www.youtube.com/wa...
April 19th will again be legendary...
...not too soon and hopefully not too late.
Just my .015 euros worth.
The Tim McVeigh Thing
Makes this not so good in my mind
June 21st
Constitution Day. School is out.
http://www.revolutionmarch.com/
take your suggestons here: http://www.revolutionmarc...
THE SECOND AMERICAN REVOLUTION
lets march!!!! make a youtube.lets dvd it. hang signs. just like v for vandetta
Since so many college students are supporters
it would be good to coincide with Spring Break. But I also like the April 19th suggestion to coincide with the first battle for Independence.
April 19 - First Battle of the American Revolution!
The open battles of the American Revolution - at Lexington and Concord - were fought on April 19, 1775. This happens to fall on a Saturday this year...
http://en.wikipedia.org/w...
Yes
Its hard to argue with the Patriots if the date was good enough for them it is good enough for us.
I Like This!
We are in the continuing battle for Independence.
Last week of March - Gives us 6 weeks 20% of states to vote
Gives us 6 weeks. Coincides with many spring breaks for schools.
We need this as soon as possible
Following this the following states would still need to vote:
Pennsylvania - 4/22
Indiana - 5/6
North Carolina - 5/6
Nebraska - 5/13
West Virginia - 5/13
Kentucky - 5/20
Oregon - 5/20
Idaha - 5/27
Montana - 6/3
New Mexico - 6/3
South Dakota - 6/3
Convention in St. Paul - 10/1 - 10/4
My vote is for the 4th of
My vote is for the 4th of July, Let Freedom Ring!
"Vote for Paul if you want it all! Goodbye taxes! Goodbye big bro! Hello all my money! Oh! There you are freedom! What?! You have maryjane!?! Oh, wait, everything is fine now...the Doc saved America!"
Great Idea but...
We'll get lost in the festivities! The MSM will be covering the holiday events and everyone else will be participating and watching those.
April 18 -20 GATA
On weekend 18 - 20 April GATA (Gold Anti Trust Action Committe) is having a conference that weekend called GATA goes to Washington - Anybody Seen Our Gold http://www.gata.org/node/...
The amount and whereabouts of the nations gold reserves goes to the heart of the problems in Washington and the nation ie the printing of money out of thin air, so this is the ideal weekend ie Sat April 19 to send a massive message to Congress while at the same time bringing attention to Anybody Seen our Gold and the finances of the country.
June 7th
Benefits:
Plenty of time to organize
School is out
No holidays so no conflicts
Still time to turn around election in September
Agree
Should be after school is out. We want students to be able to make it. This is critical.
Is school out
by then? I think many schools go another week. And many graduation ceremonies are scheduled for that and the next weekend. I think the first weekend that is totally clear of school and graduation ceremonies is June 21st - the day the US Constitution was ratified.
APRIL 15th
And I think we should crash the March 17 Peace protests nationally organized allready. All we have to do is show up to the locl peace protests with our Ron Paul banners and signs.
The Ides of March
March 15th.
Shouldn't it be before May 11th when the REAL ID takes effect and many will not be able to board a plane?
The summer is too hot and too far away. We need to get this going while interest is still very high and before a strike on Iran. The sooner the better in my opinion.
May Day! May Day!! We have a Constitutional Republic in Trouble!
Definitely May 1st. June 21st may be important that it's after the Primaries to show that we are still here. But we really want to maximize our efforts to show once and for all, the neoCON warmongers are the radicals and the fringe.
To that end, I hereby nominate May 1st. May Day. May Day! Don't care if it was changed by masonic occultists. It's the day most known by all.
MAY DAY, MAY Day.
November 5th, December 16th, January 21, February 1st, and now? May 1st, 2008 will go down in history. Imagine it.
One Million Ron Paul Constitutional March!
We make history that day, ladies and gentleman.
This Candidate DOESN'T QUIT! Dan McCarthy, from the Official RP Blog.
http://people.ronpaul2008...
To a PEACEFUL REVOLUTION! We are definitely in the middle stages of the INFOWAR, now.
I AM RON PAUL!! We ARE ALL RON PAUL!!!!!
President RON PAUL: Jan 20, 2009 - Jan 20, 2017
B E L I E V E
P.S.1. I begin each day with this video. Make this bigger than "A New Hope." It gets me moving.
MSM's Best Kept Secret http://youtube.com/watch?...
P.S.2. One of the best sites to introduce those who has never heard of Dr.Ron Paul, from either parties, or independents, or no party affiliations folks.
http://www.apaulogist.com...
P.S.3. Ron Paul describes the world in a single page. Okay one really hearty page. A treatise: "Some Observations on Four Terms in Congress," a speech delivered on the Floor of US House of Representatives, September 19, 1984.
Truly one of the BEST speeches, given by anyone, I've ever read, or heard. Truly a tour de force. http://www.lewrockwell.co...
P.S.4. PROOF: Ron Paul gets damn near ZERO coverage from the media.
"McCain Wins the Coverage Battle as Media Move to Anoint Him"
http://www.journalism.org...
JUNE 21st seems best!
So far... kids out of school, awesome symbolism to our nation's history, and nice and hot for Congress to sweat us! How will this be made officially decided? I suggest a poll, although I don't know how to post one on any given page, if there is a computer wiz out there, we should post a poll with the different dates, post it on the front of Dailypaul for a week and see what date gets the most votes. What do YOU think??
Javi S.
I've asked mike to put up a poll on this page....
We are not free if we aren't willing to defend Liberty
June 21 -- Ratification Day.
This movement is all about the Constitution.
THAT is the date "Contract with America" that was signed and sealed over 200 years ago.
It is fitting that we assemble together on the anniversary of the DATE that the Constitution went into effect legally, and call all of Washington D.C. to account for their past breach of that contract, and notify them that we want that contract, Our Constitution to be OBEYED.
We have a right to petition, and we will deliver our grievances in PERSON.
All states have voted by June 21
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Here here !
What date could carry more meaning than the day the Constitution went into effect?
Also, it's not a national holiday, nothing going on that weekend, no competition for media exposure.
Schools are out. Even the weekend before that, some schools are just finishing or there are graduation ceremonies scheduled - and that weekend begins on Friday the 13th, which I'm not crazy about.
Some want the date to be earler, in April or May, but I think waiting till school is out will make it easier for many more people to get to Washington. Huge numbers are key. Also, from what I gleened from Ron Paul's videotaped message, part of the reason for this is to send a strong message to the delegates at the Republican National Convention in September - for all of these reasons, the June timing is ideal IMO, and, the date June 21st carries huge revolutionary significance to boot.
June 6
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, Americans received word that three years of concerted war efforts had finally culminated in D-day--military jargon for the undisclosed time of a planned British, American, and Canadian action. During the night, over 5,300 ships and 11,000 planes had crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy. The goal of every soldier and civilian involved in that effort was to drive the German military back to Berlin by opening a western front in Europe.
General Dwight David Eisenhower was in command of the invasion, which was code-named Operation Overlord. Just months prior, the 1915 West Point graduate had led the invasion of French North Africa.
I know this is probably
I know this is probably inconsequential to most, but my wife, my son and myself will be in DC on June 3 for our grandson's graduation from high school. We cannot afford to go again (we live in Washington state). We would dearly love to be in the march and I hope that those who will go anyway would consider us. Thanks
Best dates(s)
The sooner the better.
April 19th-----it's a Saturday...and would probably be the best because of it's historic significance, not far from now and it's a Saturday so most folks can make it.
Mid June- schools will be out.
Worst- April 15th. it's a Tuesday, getting off work my prevent many from wanting to come.
This date looks really good
This date looks really good - April l9th
this is another website here:
http://ronpaulmarch.com/
Peace In 08
I can only do it if it is a
I can only do it if it is a weekend and only if it isn't in April (law school exams...)
BUT I REALLY WANT TO BE THERE
Timing of the march
is going to be critical. I live in Pa. and I believe our primary is April 22. If it could be successfully held immediately prior to this It just might shake a few of my fellow Pennsylvanians out of their media induced coma's. I'm not sure but there might be a few more states up around this time too. Regardless a consensus must be made as to when to pull this off and soon. A sidenote...yesterday while enjoying a cold beer at a local drinking establishment I was asked by a casual acquaintance what happened to my candidate that was the UFO nut. After I was finished laying some very choice profanities upon him we had about an hours talk about Dr. Paul and I am convinced he walked away a convert. Keep the faith guys, theres a lot of lies out there that need to be lain to rest. Count me in on the march and anything I need to do to make it come to fruition.First thing we should do is to set up a fund to handle expenses.