Thousands Are Expected Today at the ‘Kill the Bill’ Protest in Washington DC–
Please– Arrive Early. There are reports that Speaker Pelosi is going to force protesters to park a distance from the Capital for the rally.
Rep. Michele Bachmann and Erick Erickson from RedState held a blogger conference call on Wednesday night before the massive rally that will take place on the Capital Steps today.
Michele Bachmann said now is the time to kill this monstrosity.
Reportedly– 10 buses left New Jersey yesterday.
Several more busses left from parts of Virginia.
A caravan of cars from Atlanta were already on the road yesterday.
One caravan of cars left St. Louis for the 12 hour drive yesterday at 5 AM.
Another caravan of cars left St. Louis at 9 AM.
Congressional House Call Day:
Here are the details:
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, Noon
What: Congressional “House Calls” to House and Senate district offices (or join Rep. Bachmann on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in D.C.)
What to do: Gather with friends outside the district office at noon; ask to speak with a staff member. Explain your concerns about the health care proposals under consideration and deliver your letters, stories, petitions, etc.
What to bring: Bring your sign, your personal story of why you don’t want a Washington takeover of health care, and a hand-written letter for your member of Congress. Patients First, a project of AFP, will have an “Rx for Real Reform” prescription available for download from our Web sites, www.JoinPatientsFirst.com and www.americansforprosperity.org.
Brenda sent this from the patriots who left St. Louis yesterday morning:
Hi Jim,
I finally talked to Sandra Davidson tonight on my way home from work. (I couldn’t reach her this morning, on my way in, or at noon). When I finally got her (about 5:15pm) they had stopped at a Burger King in West Virginia for dinner, and expected to arrive at their hotel in a couple more hours. They had 5 vehicles caravanning together…two more left later from Lake St. Louis…and two or three vehicles went on ahead and will meet them at the hotel.They have a group of about 50 people from STL area…have appointments to meet with 6 Missouri Congressional leaders: Rep. Todd Akin, Sen. Chris Bond, Sen. Claire McCaskill, Rep. Russ Carnahan, Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer and Rep. Jo Ann Emerson.
Sandra said, “This is not a vacation. Tomorrow is a work day. We are here to work to save our nation. I expect everyone here to work!”
She intends for her group to convey to all Congressional leaders that we expect our elected officials to listen to us. The People have spoken loud and clear in the past 8 months, and we DO NOT want govt. control of our lives. We do NOT want govt. health control. And “if anyone is not with us, they’re against us”! In other words…if a Congressional leader does not meet The People and Michelle Bachman on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington DC tomorrow…and does not meet with them during the time they have their appointments…then they are NOT supporting us – The People – and WE WILL VOTE THEM OUT!
One of her group has agreed to email pictures as they go along. I haven’t received anything yet (should have asked her to send a group pic from Burger King! But didn’t think of it! :) But I’ll forward as soon as I get some. I also asked them to include a blurb about what was going on, when they send pics, and she said they would. They are anxious to get all the support that they can…and to get the word out on the internet as much as possible! So they’re very glad you inquired…and will be more than happy to comply, to get the word out and garner as much support as we possibly can to defeat this Govt Health Control bill, and stop the socialism agenda in Congress and the White House!
I’ll keep you posted!
Brenda
November 5th, 2009 | 7:47 am | #1
Anxiously awaiting noon and some real reporting on the numbers.
There are alot of us out here with you in DC but not able to make the trip.
November 5th, 2009 | 7:48 am | #2
If Congress is going to dig in their heels to make the rest of us uncomfortable, then it’s time we made them uncomfortable too.
Give ‘em hell.
November 5th, 2009 | 7:57 am | #3
And there are a minimum of 5 buses, and many more patriots riding to DC on Amtrak from this area- Southeastern PA, outside of Philadelphia.
I wish I could have gone, but I support them all! And I dare Congress not to listen, I dare Pelosi to try to stop the movement.
Because next time, all of those who could not get away from work at such short notice, will find a way and be there to encourage the right thing!
November 5th, 2009 | 7:57 am | #4
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November 5th, 2009 | 7:59 am | #5
I wish I could be there.
November 5th, 2009 | 8:04 am | #6
Video: split-screen magic: Simulcast: Democrats Announce Government Health Care Bill, Citizen Announces Misery of Government Vaccine Program http://optoons.blogspot.com/2009/11/simulcast-democrats-announce-government.html; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT28N7O_wPE
November 5th, 2009 | 8:04 am | #7
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November 5th, 2009 | 8:09 am | #8
Gathering a million strong on a weekend didn’t seem to get anyone’s attention; let’s see if gathering en masse on a weekday, when Congress is actually in session, changes any minds.
November 5th, 2009 | 8:10 am | #9
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November 5th, 2009 | 8:12 am | #10
God speed. Wish I could go and support all of you, but you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers. I’m very grateful for patriots like you who are fighting for, and standing up for those of us who can’t make it! Be strong!!
November 5th, 2009 | 8:14 am | #11
Way to go! Speak truth to Power. Defeat Pelosi and her Cabals.
November 5th, 2009 | 8:29 am | #12
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November 5th, 2009 | 8:32 am | #13
This too will be ignored to whatever extent the state media is able. They will be around with their little stenographers and their cameras, but only to look for the occasional nut case (plant) that they can showcase as representative of the extremists who would think (dare?) to protest this wonderful health care bill. Is there a Chicago Bulls game on this afternoon?
November 5th, 2009 | 8:38 am | #14
Reporting that at least 4 busses left Columbus and Dayton (Ohio) yesterday, which is one more than left for the 9/12 event. We were on the 9/12 bus, but were unable to get on this bus due to even MORE demand to get to DC. CAN YOU HEAR US NOW?
November 5th, 2009 | 8:44 am | #15
Be nice if Fox News could spring for a helicopter…
November 5th, 2009 | 8:47 am | #16
OT – I can’t believe that icon worked! I set it up years ago and never saw it work before.
November 5th, 2009 | 8:48 am | #17
I’m on the left coast, isn’t it after 9 est?
How many are there?
November 5th, 2009 | 8:51 am | #18
I personally know of at least one bus leaving Florida for an overnight (and grueling) run up here on the ever nightmarish I-95 which was a parking lot this morning as I rode in from Stafford County, Virginia!
November 5th, 2009 | 8:51 am | #19
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November 5th, 2009 | 9:10 am | #20
Love to be there, but cannot. Michele Bachmann is number one in my book. The problem is getting a member of congress to listen to their constituents is almost impossible. If they listened it would not be necessary to hold the rally today.
November 5th, 2009 | 9:11 am | #21
I last heard that at least 4 buses left MN early Wednesday morning. They won’t stay in a hotel, but rather, for the sake of this mission, they will live out of that bus until they arrive back home from D.C. late Friday night. How excellent.
I couldn’t go on those buses, but I composed my own one-page letter and faxed it today to all of our senators and representatives from MN. If you can’t be there, make your voice heard in some way. In such a simple act, you will still feel and know that you are supporting our fellow patriots who made the trek on behalf of our nation.
Send them all your prayers.
November 5th, 2009 | 9:12 am | #22
olm,
High noon, est.
November 5th, 2009 | 9:18 am | #23
Thanks!
November 5th, 2009 | 9:35 am | #24
My wife and I plan to picket our local Blue Dog’s (Walt Minnick) office in Meridian Idaho in a couple of hours. We hope for a good turnout. So far the fellow has lived up to is campaign promises and voted against the worst of the Pelosi spending and schemes. We hope to remind his folk that his voters are watching.
November 5th, 2009 | 9:44 am | #25
Dang, I’m proud of Michele.
November 5th, 2009 | 10:01 am | #26
We should all e-mail our senators and congressional reps to tell them that we may not be there physically today, but we are one with Michele’s efforts. That’ll help reinforce the real numbers.
November 5th, 2009 | 10:17 am | #27
I’m proud to say my Wife is on an Amtrak Train heading to Union Station. Thank you fellow patriots for subsidizing her ride!
November 5th, 2009 | 10:34 am | #28
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November 5th, 2009 | 10:39 am | #29
we are also watching with great interest here in Georgia. I know of at least 50 or more that wish they could attend but have bad habits that stopped them food, shelter and clothing i.e. work. GIVE EM HELL
November 5th, 2009 | 10:43 am | #30
Looks like CSPAN-3 will be covering the protest at 12 est.
November 5th, 2009 | 10:49 am | #31
I wrote my congressman, timing it to be at the same time as the protests.
November 5th, 2009 | 11:03 am | #32
FOX is showing brief pictures. Looks pretty well attended. I’m so glad.
November 5th, 2009 | 11:14 am | #33
My wife and 5 friends should be on the Capitol steps by now.
November 5th, 2009 | 11:22 am | #34
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November 5th, 2009 | 11:23 am | #35
My 70 year old father boarded a plane lastnight for DC…he has never been political, but felt the need to show up…I just spoke to him, he says 40,000 people there..
November 5th, 2009 | 11:35 am | #36
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November 5th, 2009 | 11:50 am | #37
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November 5th, 2009 | 11:58 am | #38
God Bless these Patriots representing us “we the people”
I wish i could be there too, my prayers are with everyone today, and God Bless Michele Bachmann and Everyone that Organized this…I am doing my private chant,
HANDS OFF MY HEALTH CARE
God Bless America
November 5th, 2009 | 12:21 pm | #39
I wish I could be there!!! A bus left Raleigh NC this morning at 6am…I really wanted to be on it!! God Bless you for putting this together. This is such an important time in our nation…if we are not able to stop passage of this bill, I fear America will be no longer.
November 5th, 2009 | 12:31 pm | #40
My wife and I crowded into Congressman Minnicks office this morning with about 40 other folk. The staff got the Congressman on the speaker phone where he took questions. To cut to the bottom line, he said he would NOT vote for the Pelosi plan and would not support any public plan currently being discussed. As he voted against Cap and Tax, the Omnibus Pork bill and the Stimulus, I have confidence he will keep his word. That is one less Blue Dog to worry about.
November 5th, 2009 | 12:35 pm | #41
++
via TRBO
[Judge Andrew Napolitano filled in for Beck, who was stricken with
appendicitis. Every segment is well worthing watching, Beck or
no Beck.
But first: Today: Health care “House Call” Protest
on the Hill with Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.]
More Government Threats
prayers & get well wishes going out to Glenn Beck & family..
==
November 5th, 2009 | 1:11 pm | #42
God Bless everyone that was able to drop everything and go represent us! Thanks from the bottom of my heart! Congress has to be made to understand once and for all we wish to be citizens, not subjects! They swore to uphold the Constitution, not ignore it!
November 5th, 2009 | 2:01 pm | #43
++
olm @ 8:48 am #17
re: [I’m on the left coast, isn’t it
after 9 est?How many are there?]
better late than never.. ;)
via TRBO
10,000 Rally at Health Care “House Call” on the Hill
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November 5th, 2009 | 2:21 pm | #44
I had to leave about 12:45 to hike the 15 minutes back to my car. I’m no crowd estimator, but I’d say 3-5K. Filled up the front terrace without quite getting down to the first circle road. People were still coming in as I was leaving because of the parking.
It was great to join in the “Kill The Bill” chant.
November 5th, 2009 | 4:17 pm | #45
fighting back tears. GOOOOOO PATRIOTS!!!!
November 5th, 2009 | 4:23 pm | #46
We have a great lady in Michele Bachmann… and this was a fine plan. Maybe I’m going a little crazy, but does anyone else see a problem with a sudden “action” going on in Texas that takes all the attention from what is happening in Washington? The progressives do believe that the “end justifies the means” – and I just don’t believe the timing of the shooters in Texas vs. the attempt of citizens to take back their country in Washington. Nonetheless, I’m locked and loaded – count me in when we storm Ms. P and her cretins.
November 5th, 2009 | 4:29 pm | #47
go here to see the rally
http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289825-1
November 5th, 2009 | 4:56 pm | #48
BONER (R) LOOKS AS DISTRESSED AS I FEEL. He’s fighting back tears wiping eyes with hankerchief.
November 5th, 2009 | 7:14 pm | #49
Now each one of these congressmen has health insurance provided by the government, but they don’t want anybody else to have health insurance provided by the government.
I think the right thing to do would be to lead by example. Let Bachmann and the rest of them surrender their government health insurance and go and buy their own on the open market.
The hypocrisy is stunning.
November 5th, 2009 | 7:35 pm | #50
Thank you to spoke on behalf of We the People at Capitol Hill. My love and liberty was with you all today.
November 5th, 2009 | 9:55 pm | #51
my how things have ‘changed’ in a year. it is now the liberals in disarray and the concervatives united. liberalism just doesnt make mathematical sense. the numbers will never add up which is the problem they have now with obamacare, the deficit, and everything else that requires the use of common sense and basic math. va and nj was only the beginning! in less than a year were gonna breakout the big mop mr. president.
November 6th, 2009 | 8:37 pm | #52
Hegemonies have historically moved to the east. As a Native American, all I can say is that karma is a &*%$#!
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