Free and Equal Elections Announcement

Free and Equal Elections Announces Fundraising Drive

Friends,

The campaign season is almost over, and soon the American people will decide the next President of the United States.

But most Americans STILL think there are only TWO candidates running!

Free and Equal is committed to raising the level of political discourse in this country by providing a platform for non-mainstream presidential candidates to reach out to the American People.

This past Thursday, Free and Equal hosted a Presidential Debate in Washington, DC. Constitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin and Independent candidate Ralph Nader participated in a spirited contest that was broadcast on C-SPAN2.

You can see the debate in full here:
http://www.freeandequal.org

Now, Free and Equal Elections has partnered with TheyWillBeHeard.com, Restore The Republic, and Restore the Republic Radio to host a Vice-Presidential Debate in Las Vegas, NV this coming Sunday.

These organizations, despite our differences of ideology, have come together to ensure that third parties have a voice on the political stage –a voice that the mainstream media will not allow them to have.

Darrell Castle, the Constitution Party VP candidate, Matt Gonzalez, Independent Ralph Nader's running mate, and Wayne Allyn Root, the Libertarian Party VP candidate, have all formally agreed to the Vice-Presidential Debate in Las Vegas.

Now we need YOUR help to make this debate a reality.

Free and Equal needs to raise $20,000 before this weekend in order to host the Vice-Presidential Debate.

You can see our budget here: http://www.freeandequal.org/vp-debate-budget.php
You can donate at our site: http://www.freeandequal.org/
The election is almost over. You've donated your best efforts, your time, and your money to make sure that the REAL issues are discussed in this campaign.

Still, the mainstream media ignores the fact that the real solutions to our nation's problems come from outside the two-party system.

This could be your last chance to make them realize the error of their ways in this campaign.
If we meet our goal, the American people will have one more chance to see and hear those candidates who truly want to change the system!

Donate today to Free and Equal, and make sure that a stage is set for the REAL VP candidates to debate!

http://www.freeandequal.org/
http://www.theywillbeheard.com/
http://restoretherepublic.com/
http://rtrradio.com/

3rd Party Vice Presidential debate

Please read this press release and help us support this event. Spread the word to everyone you know, mail it to you local news papers, etc. Please visit http://www.freeandequal.org/ and http://www.theywillbeheard.com/

Press Release:

Attn: Politics Editors, Campaign 2008 Editors, National Editors

Vice-Presidential Debate to Take Place on Sunday, November 2nd

Contact: Christina Tobin, 312-320-4101

Christina M. Tobin, President of Free and Equal Elections, announced this afternoon that Libertarian Party vice-presidential candidate, Wayne Allyn Root, Constitution Party vice-presidential candidate, Darrell Castle, and Independent Ralph Nader running mate, Matt Gonzalez, have formally agreed to a three-way vice-presidential debate to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada this Sunday November 2, 2008.
Further details will be announced Thursday, October 30, 2008. In addition to the confirmed participants, an open invitation is extended to the remaining three presidential tickets that appear on enough ballots to acquire 270 Electoral votes. Free and Equal looks forward to the remaining campaigns' response.

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Inquiries may be directed to Christina Tobin@ (312) 320-4101, or by e-mail to Christina@freeandequal.org

Restore the Republic and Revolution Broadcasting

This summer Gary Franchi and Restore the Republic were very supportive of our march and rally in Washington D.C. Gary helped advertise the event in his magazine, his website and his email list. For that we are very thankful. Gary was also one of our wonderful MCs for the event.

Also another big help to our efforts was Revolution Broadcasting. We had a radio show on Revolution Broadcasting to give updates and progress reports about the march as well as running commercials leading up to the event.

We are now working on organizing a march and rally for 2009 and we look forward to working with Gary Franchi and Restore the Republic as well as Revolution Broadcasting. Below is a press release announcing the merger between Revolution Broadcasting and Restore the Republic to create Restore the Republic Radio (RTR Radio).

Press Release:

Aaron Russo’s Restore the Republic and Revolution Broadcasting have merged to create a radio network super community of information to the American People!
The merger now has the network with over 100,000 subscribers and growing every day.
The merger was a huge step in bringing together 2 great entities that have now become one for each and every American as well as people around the world.
Restore The Republic print publication that can be found here : http://www.restoretherepublic.com/
Revolution Broadcasting a world wide radio network can be found here : http://www.rtrradio.com/ or http://www.revolutionbroadcasting.com/

Third Party Presidential Debate

The Revolution March is sponsoring the real Presidential debate on Restore the Republic Radio.

Tune in Thursday October 23rd at 7 PM Eastern for Presidential debate from Washington DC.

All of us are the revolution and together we will make the changes that need to be made in this country.

THE DEBATE IS OFFICIALLY ON!

All the candidates that are on enough ballots to win the election have been invited. Chuck Baldwin and Ralph Nader have been confirmed to debate. You don't want to miss this!

Considering the last scheduled LIVE VIDEO DEBATE was cancelled because of another network the good people from http://www.revoltuionmarch.com/ http://www.revolutionbroadcasting.com/ and http://www.rtrradio.com/ and http://www.theywillbeheard.com/ HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD and teamed up with http://freeandequal.org/ to bring you this LIVE event!

We will bring you exclusive VIDEO AND AUDIO coverage of the live debate in Washington DC.

When : Thursday October 23rd at 9pm EST with pre-debate commentary starting at 7 PM. We will also have post debate coverage and live interviews until 12 midnight!

Where : http://www.revolutionbroadcasting.com/ - http://www.rtrradio.com/ and http://www.theywillbeheard.com/
Spread the word - Grab our banners from the web sites - send out your emails THE DEBATE IS ON!

WHAT A SUMMER WITH REVOLUTION BROADCASTING!

http://www.RevolutionBroadcasting.com

Wow! What a month July was! And what a month August is turning out to be!

With the Revolution March in DC on July 12th having been such a success, RevolutionBroadcasting.com was glad to share in the excitement. We brought you live coverage of the entire event. We thank everyone who participated that day as we broke all of our records for listenership and web hits.

August is shaping up to be just as exciting! We have a MAJOR announcement to make very soon. We are excitied to be partnering with one of the most visible and respected names in the freedom movement. If you want to know more, stay tuned!

The other BIG thing happening at the end of the month is the Republican National Convention, and of course, Ron Paul's "Rally for the Republic". Once again, we intend to bring you full coverage of both events.

YES! WE NEED YOUR HELP! As we prepare to mobilize for St. Paul, we will need to make some things happen. This requires your help with our fundraising. The ability of this movement to come toghether and make things happen has always been a blessing, and we hope that this month will be no different. We need to raise just $2600 this month. Your generous help is always appreciated.

Thank you for being part of our family. Make sure you tune in often and don't forget to join us in the chat room for all the fun!

St. Paul, HERE COMES THE REVOLUTION!

Happy summer all!

Sincerely,
The Revolution Broadcasting Team
http://www.RevolutionBroadcasting.com

Revolution March Blacked Out By Media - Jordan Page

Below is a great article Jordan Page wrote about the march in the Huffington Post. Thanks Jordan!

Over 10,000 citizens attend historic protest in Washington DC, news stations absent!

Ten thousand people united in solidarity for a common cause, a common dream, can be an impressive and inspiring sight. As a realist who pays attention to the details, I usually find myself bereft of hope that people are going to wake up and realize their civil liberties are being legislated out of their hands while they were busy watching Dancing with the Stars and washing it down with some Fox News. But I just saw ten thousand people marching down Constitution Ave in our nation's capital, gloriously and enthusiastically wielding their love of the idea of American freedom. Twenty-first century citizens connected to the passions of eighteenth century revolutionaries, while brandishing banners demanding political policy reform, an end to a war, and the impeachment of a president. And one more thing: an end to the media blackout of Ron Paul. I stood on a stage holding my guitar, steps from the Capital building, and watched in spellbound silence an endless parade of people marching towards me much like the Iraq war, with no end in sight, shouting the name of their advocate, and ready to make some noise.

I'm talking about the Revolution March that took place in Washington DC on July 12th. If you were unaware that this historic and monumental event happened, then you are one of MILLIONS who have been grossly under-informed about the freedom movement inspired by Ron Paul's campaign. You may not have heard about the most controversial candidate in the presidential race, or maybe you have heard of him, but think he's "that crazy Texan" or has "no chance" of winning, or that he's incompetent, or a "libertarian." Ooh, that word just gives me the willies!

The Revolution March was a major event, well organized and well attended. The March itself took place down the length of Constitution Ave. in DC and ended on the Mall at the feet of the Capital Building. The line-up included renowned speakers such as authors Naomi Wolf and G. Edward Griffin, and "Iraqi Veterans Against the War" movement organizer Adam Kokesh, as well as freedom loving music performers such as the Jordan Page Band and veteran revolutionary rockers Pokerface. A sea of patriots, gathered together at a major political rally to support the constitution, and it got absolutely no media coverage whatsoever. Not even local channels. This is indicative of the game that news media has played in the stonewalling of Congressman Ron Paul, the keynote speaker at the Revolution March. Dr. Paul is a candidate who has been campaigning against the grain of corporate American imperialism. He has set records for GOP campaign fundraising and has inspired a national movement of citizen patriots to defend the terminally wounded constitution. You remember that old parchment that says "We the People..." on it? Ron Paul is dangerous because he shines a spotlight on the processes and groups who seek to capitalize off the fall of America. Those same groups own the media across the board and have tried to silence his campaign at every turn. He is not touting nostalgic sentiments about how great change is (yet never providing a definition of what that will entail), nor does he claim an exacerbated plan to bomb Muslims off the face of the earth and plant an American flag over Mecca.

We need to be aware that we live in a country where the only individuals who are allowed to be viable candidates for president are those who fit into the picture that corporate interests want to see in the leading role for their own string-less Pinocchio act. People like Ron Paul who speak out against the real threats to our country, (namely Dick Cheney, Daddy Bush and all his Bushlets, and the old white men who control the Federal Reserve), are ridiculed or systematically left out of the punditry and political public conversation. Its funny how the same folks who are making billions profiteering off the Iraq invasion with Pentagon contracts are the ones who own the major news stations and publications putting out a pro-war, terror-threat message while silencing and discrediting the peacemakers and opposition. Actually, it's not funny at all.

I performed with my band at the Revolution March and came to realize how powerful the freedom movement is. It's bigger than Ron Paul is, and it was bigger than the march itself. I'm talking about a widespread movement to combat the rise of fascism in this country through awareness and public cohesion. I remember saying to the crowd that picking up a rifle and joining the military isn't the only way to fight for your country, that I've picked up my guitar and raised my voice against the men and policies that are quickly moving us into Check Mate.

I was inspired and angered listening to Naomi Wolf clearly outline the ten steps that historically bring an open free society into the darkness of totalitarian dictatorship. A process through which America is currently undergoing. I listened in awe to Adam Kokesh, an Iraq veteran whose brilliant oratory about his experiences in combat, his hatred of all things Bush Administration, and his passion for freedom had all of us ready to storm the Capital. In the blistering heat a massive gathering kept their energy strong all day, many having traveled far and wide to attend. It was the first time I really saw with my own eyes that degree of fellowship and brotherhood for a common cause fundamental to our way of life.

With the grandeur of the Capital Building as our immediate backdrop, we spoke and sang about liberty, and the danger that we face as a nation when torture of prisoners is commonplace, when private citizens are spied on, when anyone can be declared an "enemy combatant" by a president at war with himself, and when people are willing to relinquish their rights for the illusion of safety and order. The Revolution March opened many eyes on July 12th, but I realize that the ten thousand plus who attended were those who have already woken up to the impending crisis aimed at depriving America of its democracy. The challenge that we face now is bringing that message to the rest of our countrymen plugged into virtual experiences and self-obsessed routines, so that we may break free from the malaise and depression that has seized our culture. For my part, I'm going to sing about it. And maybe one day soon, Americans will resist the notion that we are isolated and powerless to affect change and the pendulum of a working democratic system of self-government may have the freedom to swing unencumbered

You can view this article here -
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jordan-page/revolution-march-blacked_b_116429.html

R3VOLUTION MARCH 2008 - We did it!

As we all still try to recover from extreme exhaustion, you will start to see the personal stories of our board and core team appear on our website. The first story, and great summary of the march, is written by Tom Porter. Tom did a fantastic job helping with our new site and the Fifty for Flag Day money bomb :)

On July 12th, 2008 the R3VOLUTION came together in our Nations Capitol. We lobbied Congress, we picketed the Federal Reserve, we marched and we rallied. It was a weekend for all of us to be proud of, as we displayed our passionate call for a return to the rule of law in which all other laws are subservient to our Constitution.

As our moral and philosophical leader has stated over and over, "the message of freedom is popular". This is becoming more and more evident as our numbers grow and Americans join the freedom movement from all walks of life. This was quite obvious last Saturday as there were recovering democrats, recovering neo-cons, military service veterans, libertarians and plain folk all represented among us. Another group that made itself present were our brothers of color. It is wonderful these barriers broken down, and it once again proves that freedom and liberty know no borders, race or religion. This is also a stark reminder of our compassion not only for our liberty, but for one another.

While our strength in numbers has widely differed from various blogs and forums it is safe to say that approximately 11 - 12,000 attended the march. The numbers at the rally itself were hard to discern as many, many people lounged under the trees along the perimeter of the West Lawn, or even further away. Many were quite obviously coming and going, in all likelihood to escape the heat and or find refreshment. Due to security reasons vendors are not allowed on the capitol grounds. As it was brutally hot and humid the extreme weather conditions probably also led to many people simply leaving as the temperature rose. In any event the numbers at the rally probably averaged around 11,000 at the start and 6 - 7,000 after that, depending on the time of day or who was speaking.

In retrospect the march must be considered a huge success. One must keep in mind that this event was organized and financed by the grassroots and was not aided or assisted in any way from larger organizations. GCNLive.com did donate quite a lump sum to help in financing, and to them we extend our deepest thanks. This event was an excellent start on our way to mass mobilization. The timing proved perfect as it kept up the excitement surrounding us - falling almost perfectly in between Ron Pauls' suspension of his presidential campaign and the Campaign for Liberty Convention on Sept. 2nd in St. Paul, Minnesota. Timing also provided a silver lining in the dark cloud of the IndyMac Bank failure. Ironic how just 3 short days after the march Dr. Paul could not only be seen nailing Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to the wall, but also appearing on 3 major mass media outlets.

Despite the fact that our mass media ignored us once again, let there be no doubt that Washington took note of our presence. It all began with the lobbying Congress on Friday morning. A member of the Conservative Caucus met us at the steps of the Capitol and aided us in navigating the halls of Congress, this assistance proved invaluable. We visited the offices of numerous Congressmen and Senators, looking for support of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 40, which would forbid the United States from entering into a union with Canada and Mexico, as well as the construction of a North American Corridor (Superhighway). To no surprise we were particularly warmly received at the office of Congressman Dennis Kucinich. Sen. (AZ) Jon Kyls' legislative assistants also spent over 30 Minutes with us discussing these very issues as well as some issues regarding energy. These gentlemen were extremely polite, informative and even sympathetic to our concerns. They made it clear, repeating numerous times how important it is that we visit our respective Senators and Congressmen - personally. They also made it clear that writing your Congressmen is also of utmost importance, and most do not differentiate from Email, fax or written letter. ONCE AGAIN - WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMEN ABOUT YOUR CONCERNS!!!

Friday afternoon the fun started. We gathered in front of the Federal Reserve Building on Constitution Ave. For the better part of four hours we chanted, picketed and were generally loud. When asked if they had demonstrations like this in the past, one Federal Reserve Police Officer responded, "never this many". At the start of the picketing we were approached by a Law Enforcement Officer who politely asked to see our permit and left with the comment, "you have every right to exercise the 1st Amendment". God knows it certainly needs some exercise in this day and age... One young man had a megaphone and stationed himself at the nearest stop light. Whenever the traffic stood for the red light he enlightened the drivers with creative, humorous slogans and chants. A few were covered in Monopoly money, demonstrating the continual fall of our Dollar.

Saturday was the day. The day thousands of R3VOLUTIONARIES descended up on the lawn of our Washington Monument and marched down Constitution Avenue in a show of solidarity with the principles upon which our nation was founded. A day that provided plenty of goose bumps, tears, and, well... sweat. Youtube is swarming with videos and the image galleries are springing up all over the Internet. Who needs CNN, or FOX or the rest of those clowns, we have US - the people, that is ALL we need. The march was certainly the highlight of the day and most definitely a showing of our passion and strength. Once we arrived at the West Lawn of the Capitol we were treated to a wonderful rendition of our National Anthem from Susan Wolfe, and the speakers took the stage. We were treated to numerous inspiring speeches, you can find a list of speakers we had by clicking "Rally Details" to your left. The days events culminated with the appearance of Dr. Paul - all of the sudden our numbers swelled, and the West Lawn was filled again with R3VOLUTIONARIES. As usual Dr. Paul provided us with the words we love to hear and the crowd showed its enthusiasm for his message of freedom.

Saturday evening at the Holiday Inn Capitol there was a book signing event in which G. Edward Griffin, Naomi Wolf, Thomas Woods Jr., Iraq Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace and numerous others graced us with their presence.

The R3VOLTUION March Foundation would like to extend its thanks to all those who attended these events and made them such a success. We would also like to thank the various law enforcement agencies who cleared streets, helped with medical emergencies and who even stood at attention as Susan Wolfe sang our National Anthem. They were polite and kept a very low profile. In some cases it was even obvious that they were with us, for they too must swear to uphold our Constitution.

We will now begin work on organizing mass mobilization squads and planning the next events. While we will abide by all laws and keep things peaceful, we are going to consider the addition of civil disobedience into the itineraries. With a now "veteran" unit of Marshals and planners the next events will allow us to learn from our mistakes as we carry forth the torch of freedom to the next level.

God Bless America