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Title: Had Enough?
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Daily Kos
URL Source: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/7/3/154627/3818?detail=f
Published: Jul 3, 2007
Author: Wes Clark Jr.
Post Date: 2007-07-08 23:06:25 by Indrid Cold
Keywords: None
Views: 303
Comments: 25
Enough of seeing the Constitution trashed? Enough of the corruption? Enough of the war? Enough of the gutless response of our elected Democratic representatives? I don't think our reps read our e-mail or listen to our phone calls. Hell, they didn't even listen to the 2006 election in which we told them to stop the war. Scooter Libby is the last straw and I'm not going to take it anymore. I've had enough. Cenk Uygur and I were talking this morning about what to do. We've decided it's time to tell America we've had enough. We'll be standing outside the Federal Building in West L.A. at the corner of Veteran and Wilshire for one hour this Sunday. If you'd like to join us, just wear a t-shirt or bring a sign that says you've had enough. If you're not in L.A., just go to whatever the most common protest site is in your home city with a shirt or sign that says you've had enough from noon to one p.m. this Sunday. You don't have to march, chant, play drums, pass out pamphlets or build puppets (not that we're against those things). All you have to do is stand there with one word: enough. Cenk and I don't care if we're the only two people there. We don't care because the next Sunday, each of us has pledged to bring two more people with us, and we'll ask them to make the same pledge. And we'll keep standing out there every single Sunday, doubling our numbers, from now until we've got so many people with us that we cannot be ignored. So how about it? Have you had enough? Will you stand with us?
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Oops, there's more. Same author: Cenk Uygur and I spoke last week about the need to let Congress and the President know that we've had enough. Enough war. Enough lies. Enough corruption. Enough trampling of the Constitution. We've decided to stand in front of the Federal Building in Westwood at the corner of Veteran and Wilshire tomorrow(Sunday) from noon to one pm wearing T-shirts and holding signs that say ENOUGH. That's it. One simple word for one hour. And we're going to be there at the same time, in the same place, week after week until our elected representatives get the message that nobody is above the law and that it is their duty to enforce the law and defend the Constitution, regardless of what the media may tell them. Each week, Jenk and I have pledged to bring two more people with us from 12-1 on Sunday to join us. We'll ask each of them to keep coming back, and to keep bringing two more friends who've had enough. If you want to join us, feel free to do it in your own hometown. Jenk and I have laid out a couple ground rules for each other. If you want to keep with the same rules, feel free. Here they are: Our signs and shirts are limited to one word: enough. It doesn't matter what color the shirt or sign is (I'm using black on white). We're not going to yell anything or subject people to bad music, long-winded preaching to the choir, or shouting matches with pedestrians or carloads of people who may disagree with us. We're just going to stand there wearing our shirts. If people ask us what we've had enough of we're going to politely tell them we're tired of politicians breaking the law. If they agree with us, we're going to ask them to come back next week and stand with us. That's it. Really simple. We hope to geometrically build a leaderless movement of people to put pressure on the politicians to stop shredding the Constitution whenever it is politically convenient. By coming back week after week with no draw other than standing with our fellow citizens, we're letting them know we are the kind of dedicated voters willing to put in the time and effort to throw them out on their asses if they can't respect the foundation of our Republic. I'd like to stay home on Sundays for the next eighteen months but I don't think this can wait until the next election: by then the damage will be done and the guilty will walk away, only to re-enter politics with the next swing in the election cycle. A few other things... We don't need a permit here in L.A. until we have enough people that they won't all fit on the sidewalk (my guess is we could be a couple months away from that). If you're going to join us, check what the laws are in your own hometown. Don't break the law. It's hot. Even though it's only an hour, bring water and protect yourself from the sun. We're not saying you should pick up trash where you protest (although that would be a civic-minded thing to do) but please don't litter. Don't be a jerk. It only alienates people from what you're trying to say. This one is really hard for me, but if I can do it, you can do it. Hope to see you there.
The "Department of Defense" has never won a war. The "War Department" was undefeated.
I have problems with this as well.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
I've never protested before, but I might just do this in my little MN town. And if 10 years of being a pawnbroker hasn't turned me into a jerk, nothing will.
The "Department of Defense" has never won a war. The "War Department" was undefeated.
I am sure you have taught by the best your town has to offer.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
People who aren't able to dream up wealth, power, or business success aren't too good at hard-luck stories, either. They've gotten to where they are (supported by others) by whining at people and making excuses. Since that approach has "worked" so far, they try it with me and expect that I'll play along. It's really tough to keep these adult children in line without having them throw tantrums, but we usually can handle it. My kid eats first. Then, my employees' kids eat. Then, my banker's kids. Finally, customers' kids, if they saved back enough money from the beer and lottery tickets.
The "Department of Defense" has never won a war. The "War Department" was undefeated.
We need to call our representatives and flat out let them know "no more wars for Israel" We are in Iraq to "build a democracy". What a steaming shovel full. First of all 80% of American don't want us there and at least 80% of the people of Iraq don't want us there. Tell me this is "democracy", give me a break. We live in an oligarchy subservient to the needs of the NWO and Israel.
The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach. Lin Yutang
I think your post and your tagline disagree with each other. As far as NWO, that's a term that means different things to different people. So I'm gonna need to ask you to define your it, whether it means "shadow government", Socialists, or what. As far as Israel: Do I think that Israel holds too much influence in our political system? Absolutely. Do I think that Jews are way over-represented (politically speaking)? Absolutely. Do I think the war in Iraq was of benefit to Israel? No. Pre-invasion Iraq was a crippled country, barely able to feed its own children. Now these war drums about invading Iran, is there some Israeli backing to that? Very possibly. Iran is a relatively strong state, for the Middle East, and represents a much more realistic threat to Israel than Iraq has (for the past 15 years).
The "Department of Defense" has never won a war. The "War Department" was undefeated.
I'm sorry you feel that way.
The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach. Lin Yutang A good traveller is one who does not know where he is going to, and a perfect traveller does not know where he came from. Lin Yutang
Everyone's reality is different.
The "Department of Defense" has never won a war. The "War Department" was undefeated.
Israel has maintained that Iran is their biggest threat to their "security"' I read it as their biggest impediment to domination of the ME.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
Then, my employees' kids eat. Then, my banker's kids. Not that it matters much but my wife and I see it differently. Our bad check writers eat first ( till they are in prision, anyway). Our bankers eat second. Our customers eat third. Our employees eat fourth. We always eat last, after everyone else has had their legal or illegal take of our revenue stream. We get what's left. June wasn't bad.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
I see your "reality" isn't too terribly clouded.
The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach. Lin Yutang A good traveller is one who does not know where he is going to, and a perfect traveller does not know where he came from. Lin Yutang
As I look through a Clouded landscape, I try to discern the real. Am I am planning on going to the magnificent Wind Rivers in Wyoming for ten days in a few days for a four day or more backpacking trip to the Alpine Lakes and or Titcombe Basin region. Mosquitoes will be a problem, as well as aggressive horseflys. Might start smoking some cigars again.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
God I love backpacking. I sure wish I could go, sounds wonderfull. I've done a lot of backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.
The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach. Lin Yutang A good traveller is one who does not know where he is going to, and a perfect traveller does not know where he came from. Lin Yutang
I read it as their biggest impediment to domination of the ME. illuminating, thanks Enjoy your camping trip!
Ron Paul for President
Thanks I hope we don't go "intotheabyss" there. July in the rivers is pretty good except for the zcheeters,
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
Thanks Robin. Our living room is in the happy circumstance of having tents, rain flys, stoves, stuff sacks, poles stakes, packs, hats etc scattered all around. We are going to try some eucaliputis lemon (sp) insect replant,. Nothing works except for below 38 degree temps, as far as I can tell. Should be a demanding 28 mile loop in some of the best sceanry the US has to offer. Alaska not included in this review. I hpe I can do it as I have a stress fractured foot injury from running seven days a week. If not I am good with the hammock at camp re reading the Decline and Fall Of the Roman Empire.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
Might start smoking some cigars again. Trust me Tom. Cigars won't keep them away. They're attracted by CO2 so the smoke brings 'em in even more. ;)) Been there, done that..got bit, all the while cursing the demonic sob's~ LOL> Have fun! Wish I was going.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Maybe my delineation was more like wishful thinking than reality. Well, a guy can dream. And, when possible, make those "positive imagings" come true. If necessary, I always pick up some side work to cover my bills so my employees' checks are good. But I'll pay my guys (all Master Masons, BTW) before I pay the banker, and since we're in a small town, we always pretty much know where the money's coming from before the deal is made.
The "Department of Defense" has never won a war. The "War Department" was undefeated.
That happened to my eldest son once. After it healed he found that some foot insoles helped. He ran in a marathon last year and is training again for another. If not I am good with the hammock at camp re reading the Decline and Fall Of the Roman Empire. Sounds like you have it all mapped out. We'll try to keep the current empire from completely falling apart whilst you are vacationing. ;)
Ron Paul for President
The zio-nazi "Jews" are never able to enjoy security, neither are other serial killers, rapists, or thieves.
Contemplate the mangled bodies of your countrymen, and then say 'what should be the reward of such sacrifices?' Bid us and our posterity bow the knee, supplicate the friendship, plough, sow, and reap, to glut the avarice of the men who have let loose on us the dogs of war to riot in our blood and hunt us from the face of the earth? If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!”
I got some "jelly" insoles now for the foot. The marathon sounds hopeful.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
Avon--yeah, the cosmetics, etc., stuff, sold by local ladies, have a product that works as an insect repellant--wasn't meant to be, but it works. Can't think of othe name of it right now. It is NOT labeled as, for example, "Avon's Insect and Bee Repeller"......its something to soften skin, I think. A call to a local seller might give you the answer. I've used it in the past, at the ranch in Montana, when we had the occasional mosquito season.
"Skin So Soft". Have some, might as well pack it and see what happens. I don't like DEET on my skin but will use it on clothing. Last year in the Wind Rivers it didn't seem to help, but maybe I just didn't appreciate what it did do. Those aggressive horseflys... at least ya can kill em as they start to bite.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
I did the fishing thing during the 1992 summer break from college. I drove to Alaska from Denton, Texas (4800 miles). The zcheeters up there are all they are said to be, horrific. They are quite a bit tougher than "lower 48" zcheeters. If you slap your are hard enough to kill a typical zcheeter the one's from Alaska will just fly off (I'm dead serious). I literally saw small clouds of them in certain areas around Soldotna (on the Kenai peninsula). But all in all they weren't as bad as the "no see-ums". They are so small that they can go through typical screens but their bite really stings.
The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach. Lin Yutang A good traveller is one who does not know where he is going to, and a perfect traveller does not know where he came from. Lin Yutang
#2. To: Indrid Cold (#1)
Don't be a jerk. It only alienates people from what you're trying to say. This one is really hard for me, but if I can do it, you can do it.
#3. To: tom007 (#2)
I have problems with this as well.
#4. To: Indrid Cold (#3)
And if 10 years of being a pawnbroker hasn't turned me into a jerk, nothing will.
#5. To: tom007 (#4)
I am sure you have taught by the best your town has to offer.
#6. To: Indrid Cold (#0)
#7. To: intotheabyss (#6)
#8. To: Indrid Cold (#7)
#9. To: intotheabyss (#8)
I'm sorry you feel that way.
#10. To: Indrid Cold (#7)
Iran is a relatively strong state, for the Middle East, and represents a much more realistic threat to Israel than Iraq has (for the past 15 years).
#11. To: Indrid Cold (#5)
My kid eats first.
#12. To: tom007 (#10)
I read it as their biggest impediment to domination of the ME.
#13. To: intotheabyss, Anxeolith, diana, robin (#12)
I see your "reality" isn't too terribly clouded.
#14. To: tom007 (#13)
Am I am planning on going to the magnificent Wind Rivers in Wyoming for ten days in a few days for a four day or more backpacking trip to the Alpine Lakes and or Titcombe Basin region.
#15. To: tom007 (#10)
Israel has maintained that Iran is their biggest threat to their "security"'
#16. To: intotheabyss (#14)
#17. To: robin (#15)
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njoy your camping trip!
#18. To: tom007 (#13)
Mosquitoes will be a problem, as well as aggressive horseflys.
#19. To: tom007 (#11)
Not that it matters much but my wife and I see it differently.
#20. To: tom007 (#17)
I hope I can do it as I have a stress fractured foot injury from running seven days a week.
#21. To: tom007 (#10)
Israel has maintained that Iran is their biggest threat to their "security"'
#22. To: robin (#20)
After it healed he found that some foot insoles helped. He ran in a marathon last year and is training again for another.
#23. To: tom007 (#17)
#24. To: rowdee (#23)
sold by local ladies, have a product that works as an insect repellant--wasn't meant t
#25. To: tom007 (#16)
July in the rivers is pretty good except for the zcheeters,
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