Many are wondering what is going on with the permit and a date for the March. This is a quick update on our progress.
In order to have a peaceful rally and march in Washington D.C. we are required to secure proper permits from the National Park Services. This process is started by filling out an application and submitting it to the National Parks Service. Once they receive an application, permits are issued on a first come first serve basis. When filling out the application several desired dates are selected to hold your event. We requested every Saturday from Memorial weekend to the first of August, which includes June 14th and 21st as first choices.
Revolution March submitted the application almost 4 weeks ago, we have now been assigned a permit number. This is good news!
Even though they have not given us a date this is a positive step in that direction. Please remember they have over 900 applications to sort through at the National Parks Service. We call them several times a week hoping that the "squeaky wheel gets the grease". We hope to have information on a date and location in the near future.
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
The End of America- Naomi Wolf
Naomi Wolf is a best selling author becoming famous for her book "The Beauty Myth" (1991). In 2007 she wrote “The End of America”: Letter of warning to a young patriot. Here she outlines 10 steps necessary for a state to take control of individual lives.
1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy.
2. Create secret prisons where torture takes place.
3. Develop a thug caste or paramilitary force not answerable to citizens.
4. Set up an internal surveillance system.
5. Harass citizens' groups.
6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release.
7. Target key individuals.
8. Control the press.
9. Treat all political dissents to be traitors.
10. Suspend the rule of law.
This book takes a look at the rise of fascism and how this pattern was followed in Nazi Germany and Italy. She urges Americans to take action and restore the constitution. If you look at history you can see a clear pattern for turning a free society into a dictatorship, she compares these steps to those taken by the Bush Administration after 9/11.
Tune in Thursday, March 6th at 5 PM Eastern to our show the North Virginia Patriots as we get into more details these 10 steps. You can hear this interview at Ron Paul Radio
1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy.
2. Create secret prisons where torture takes place.
3. Develop a thug caste or paramilitary force not answerable to citizens.
4. Set up an internal surveillance system.
5. Harass citizens' groups.
6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release.
7. Target key individuals.
8. Control the press.
9. Treat all political dissents to be traitors.
10. Suspend the rule of law.
This book takes a look at the rise of fascism and how this pattern was followed in Nazi Germany and Italy. She urges Americans to take action and restore the constitution. If you look at history you can see a clear pattern for turning a free society into a dictatorship, she compares these steps to those taken by the Bush Administration after 9/11.
Tune in Thursday, March 6th at 5 PM Eastern to our show the North Virginia Patriots as we get into more details these 10 steps. You can hear this interview at Ron Paul Radio
Monday, March 3, 2008
Communications Director Needed
We are looking for someone with experience in writing and Public Relations to volunteer to serve on our board of directors as Communication Director. This person will be responsible for disseminating information to the right people, proof reading our websites, help create content for the website, make sure we have frequent post to our blog, and of course Press Releases.
If you have experience in this area please contact us ASAP at organizer@revolutionmarch.com with Communications Director in the subject. Please tell us about yourself and your experience in this area.
If you have experience in this area please contact us ASAP at organizer@revolutionmarch.com with Communications Director in the subject. Please tell us about yourself and your experience in this area.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
March Announcement!
Pledges:
We have now combined our pledges with those from ronpaulmarch.com and with a collective total we have over 10,000 pledges to march on Washington, D.C.! Spread the word and keep telling everyone to pledge today! Lets try to get to 20,000 pledges before March 15th, this will show everyone the revolution is alive and ready to march!
Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers to help fill the many positions needed to make a successful rally and march. You can go to our website to see what positions we need filled and volunteer today. There is a lot that goes into a big march and rally, your help can make this a successful and peaceful event!
Website Update!
We now have a chat room and forums on the website so everyone can get together, communicate and pass ideas around. Since this is a grass-roots effort we want to make it easy for everyone to stay in touch and unified. Once you have signed up to the website www.revolutionmarch.com you will be able to post to our forums and participate in the chat.
Date of March
Many people are still asking about a date and all we can tell you the application for permit is in and we should know soon! We know a lot of people are trying to make plans and we are calling the National Parks Services daily to push them to approve our application for permit.
We have now combined our pledges with those from ronpaulmarch.com and with a collective total we have over 10,000 pledges to march on Washington, D.C.! Spread the word and keep telling everyone to pledge today! Lets try to get to 20,000 pledges before March 15th, this will show everyone the revolution is alive and ready to march!
Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers to help fill the many positions needed to make a successful rally and march. You can go to our website to see what positions we need filled and volunteer today. There is a lot that goes into a big march and rally, your help can make this a successful and peaceful event!
Website Update!
We now have a chat room and forums on the website so everyone can get together, communicate and pass ideas around. Since this is a grass-roots effort we want to make it easy for everyone to stay in touch and unified. Once you have signed up to the website www.revolutionmarch.com you will be able to post to our forums and participate in the chat.
Date of March
Many people are still asking about a date and all we can tell you the application for permit is in and we should know soon! We know a lot of people are trying to make plans and we are calling the National Parks Services daily to push them to approve our application for permit.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Will it work?
A peaceful march on Washington, D.C. is hardly a new idea. There have been a number of successful marches, going back many years, many of which are still remembered today:
* In 1913, the “Women’s Suffrage March” brought 5,000 women to the nation’s capital (quite a feat for that era). The attention the march received was only the beginning of a movement that culminated in women gaining the right to vote.
* In 1979, one of the most interesting marches, “Tractorcade,” saw 6,000 American farmers actually drive their tractors to Washington to protest the government’s farm policies.
* In 1995, the “Million Man March” focused attention on the fact that blacks, especially males, were ignoring their opportunity to make a difference by failing to vote. Although it had some controversial participants such as Louis Farrakhan, this march resulted in the voter registration of 1.5 million black men in the months to follow.
* On Mother’s Day in 2000, the “Million Mom March,” a protest seeking “sensible gun laws” filled the National Mall with a sea of humanity. This march was undoubtedly named based upon the success (and name recognition) of the “Million Man March.” Those who didn’t go to Washington held “sympathy marches” in support of the cause around the country. Supporters of the “Million Mom March” have remained active, and continue to make a difference in legislation through their various state chapters.
* Of course, the most famous march of all was the 1963 “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” Though few remember its actual name, the whole world remembers its result: Dr. King’s famous “I have a dream” speech. Despite predictions of violence, and some harassment of participants along the way, the considerable police presence wasn’t necessary, because the march was completely peaceful. In fact, some have called it one of the seminal events of the 20th Century.
The point here is that these marches were extensively covered by the mainstream media and, even though that very media has done its best to ignore Dr. Paul and dismiss his massive outpouring of grassroots support, it could hardly ignore a National Mall literally carpeted with Paul supporters. So those who say a “Revolution March” on Washington is a bad idea would seem to be ignoring history.
Of course, there would need to be superb organization, publicity and -- most important of all -- participation. It’s true that not everyone can “drop everything and go to Washington,” which some have put forth as a reason not to have a rally at all. True, a poor turnout could spell disaster, but, considering the dedication of Paul followers, that seems unlikely, especially if those unable to go to Washington hold simultaneous state-wide rallies in support of the march.
Additionally, if the “Ron Paul Revolution” were to effectively organize and promote a “grand rally,” Dr. Paul would be free to give the attention necessary to retaining his seat in Congress, which is paramount. In fact, an extraordinary rally, minus Dr. Paul’s personal presence, would send a strong message as to the extent of his support.
As concerns the notion that the solution is a Third Party run, one need only look again to history. There have been numerous tries at establishing a viable Third Party, none of which have been successful. Even the Libertarian Party, with which Dr. Paul was affiliated, was unable to make a difference in American politics.
Frankly, such attempts have almost always been relegated to the “nut fringe” by mainstream Americans. Consequently, that would seem a poor way to attempt to forward a cause that can save America and implement a return to the Constitution of the United States -- one of the most brilliantly crafted documents in human history.
The last time viable change was achieved from “outside” was when the Pilgrims set sail and founded what was to become The United States of America. The most notable failure of change attempted from outside was, of course, the Civil War. Change must come from within. Those who throw up their hands and declare the Republican Party dead and buried are simply giving up. “Because it’s too hard…” is not a viable reason to abandon a noble pursuit.
* In 1913, the “Women’s Suffrage March” brought 5,000 women to the nation’s capital (quite a feat for that era). The attention the march received was only the beginning of a movement that culminated in women gaining the right to vote.
* In 1979, one of the most interesting marches, “Tractorcade,” saw 6,000 American farmers actually drive their tractors to Washington to protest the government’s farm policies.
* In 1995, the “Million Man March” focused attention on the fact that blacks, especially males, were ignoring their opportunity to make a difference by failing to vote. Although it had some controversial participants such as Louis Farrakhan, this march resulted in the voter registration of 1.5 million black men in the months to follow.
* On Mother’s Day in 2000, the “Million Mom March,” a protest seeking “sensible gun laws” filled the National Mall with a sea of humanity. This march was undoubtedly named based upon the success (and name recognition) of the “Million Man March.” Those who didn’t go to Washington held “sympathy marches” in support of the cause around the country. Supporters of the “Million Mom March” have remained active, and continue to make a difference in legislation through their various state chapters.
* Of course, the most famous march of all was the 1963 “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” Though few remember its actual name, the whole world remembers its result: Dr. King’s famous “I have a dream” speech. Despite predictions of violence, and some harassment of participants along the way, the considerable police presence wasn’t necessary, because the march was completely peaceful. In fact, some have called it one of the seminal events of the 20th Century.
The point here is that these marches were extensively covered by the mainstream media and, even though that very media has done its best to ignore Dr. Paul and dismiss his massive outpouring of grassroots support, it could hardly ignore a National Mall literally carpeted with Paul supporters. So those who say a “Revolution March” on Washington is a bad idea would seem to be ignoring history.
Of course, there would need to be superb organization, publicity and -- most important of all -- participation. It’s true that not everyone can “drop everything and go to Washington,” which some have put forth as a reason not to have a rally at all. True, a poor turnout could spell disaster, but, considering the dedication of Paul followers, that seems unlikely, especially if those unable to go to Washington hold simultaneous state-wide rallies in support of the march.
Additionally, if the “Ron Paul Revolution” were to effectively organize and promote a “grand rally,” Dr. Paul would be free to give the attention necessary to retaining his seat in Congress, which is paramount. In fact, an extraordinary rally, minus Dr. Paul’s personal presence, would send a strong message as to the extent of his support.
As concerns the notion that the solution is a Third Party run, one need only look again to history. There have been numerous tries at establishing a viable Third Party, none of which have been successful. Even the Libertarian Party, with which Dr. Paul was affiliated, was unable to make a difference in American politics.
Frankly, such attempts have almost always been relegated to the “nut fringe” by mainstream Americans. Consequently, that would seem a poor way to attempt to forward a cause that can save America and implement a return to the Constitution of the United States -- one of the most brilliantly crafted documents in human history.
The last time viable change was achieved from “outside” was when the Pilgrims set sail and founded what was to become The United States of America. The most notable failure of change attempted from outside was, of course, the Civil War. Change must come from within. Those who throw up their hands and declare the Republican Party dead and buried are simply giving up. “Because it’s too hard…” is not a viable reason to abandon a noble pursuit.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Revolution March- About Us!
Revolution March
RevolutionMarch.com is the first web site to call into action a mass mobilization of support for Ron Paul and the freedom revolution. RevolutionMarch.com was organized February 8, 2008 to effectively coordinate non-violent political demonstrations for but not limited too: libertarians, true conservatives, and classic liberals. February 11th, Ron Paul suggested in his “Go The Distance” speech that a march would be something to consider. Several days after that Ron Paul campaign organized a “March Exploratory Committee”, showing their support for freedom loving citizens to organize and demonstrate. Our initial planning always included the hope that Dr. Paul would be the key speaker at the rally. We are joyful at his recently announced intention to rally. What we are hearing from our grass roots, however, is unmistakable. Such a mass mobilization is in-heredity grass-roots in nature, and the consensus we understand clearly is that the people want this action to be theirs.
The idea of mass mobilization has been discussed in the movement for some time. Following the primaries, these discussions became serious. One group has taken April 15th target, which was to soon to plan for mass mobilization. Another group simply suggested the idea of mobilization with no real activity. Our group got down to business.
We have simultaneously launched our promotions apparatus. The nucleus of this is our network of 100 promoters, nation wide who interface with their local meet up groups and other supporters. They will disseminate accurate, up-to-date information regarding the action as it approaches. Additionally, over 1900 persons are "pledged" to our direct news updates.
Other resources at our disposal are graphics production, programming & website technologies. We have an evolving PR team, a meet up group liaison program, and several other promotional partnerships underway. We currently enjoy support & involvement from Ron Paul Radio, The Free State Project, The Freedom Fellowship and Aaron Russo's Restore the Republic
The Revolution March Team
RevolutionMarch.com is the first web site to call into action a mass mobilization of support for Ron Paul and the freedom revolution. RevolutionMarch.com was organized February 8, 2008 to effectively coordinate non-violent political demonstrations for but not limited too: libertarians, true conservatives, and classic liberals. February 11th, Ron Paul suggested in his “Go The Distance” speech that a march would be something to consider. Several days after that Ron Paul campaign organized a “March Exploratory Committee”, showing their support for freedom loving citizens to organize and demonstrate. Our initial planning always included the hope that Dr. Paul would be the key speaker at the rally. We are joyful at his recently announced intention to rally. What we are hearing from our grass roots, however, is unmistakable. Such a mass mobilization is in-heredity grass-roots in nature, and the consensus we understand clearly is that the people want this action to be theirs.
The idea of mass mobilization has been discussed in the movement for some time. Following the primaries, these discussions became serious. One group has taken April 15th target, which was to soon to plan for mass mobilization. Another group simply suggested the idea of mobilization with no real activity. Our group got down to business.
We have simultaneously launched our promotions apparatus. The nucleus of this is our network of 100 promoters, nation wide who interface with their local meet up groups and other supporters. They will disseminate accurate, up-to-date information regarding the action as it approaches. Additionally, over 1900 persons are "pledged" to our direct news updates.
Other resources at our disposal are graphics production, programming & website technologies. We have an evolving PR team, a meet up group liaison program, and several other promotional partnerships underway. We currently enjoy support & involvement from Ron Paul Radio, The Free State Project, The Freedom Fellowship and Aaron Russo's Restore the Republic
The Revolution March Team
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Daily Update! Exciting News
Hello Everyone,
It has been a week since I last wrote you so I wanted to give you an update on what we have been doing. While we haven't talked in a week we have been working hard to continue to organize the march for freedom on Washington D.C. We have put together an organization with many talented volunteers to help make this happen, and we want to thank all those who are working with us.
Permits and Dates!
Everyone is wondering when the date of this march and rally will be and we hope that very soon we can give you a date. Last week we mailed the application for the proper permits to march in D.C. and we know they received it Tuesday. When we put in the application we gave them several dates and several locations we would like to have our march and rally. Most of the dates we selected were in June, the 14th and 21st are two of the dates we selected as preferred dates. We did this at their recommendation due to the high volume of permit requests for the summer dates. We want everyone to know that the final date, as well as the location, will be selected by the National Parks Service. Once we have the date and location, we will let you know.
Website News!
http://www.revolutionmarch.com
The other exciting announcement we would like to make is about the website. If you have not seen it yet, the new design is up and we are now ready to take serious pledges. Please go to the website and pledge so you can see what we have done. Make sure you go through the site and send us any suggestions you might have on how to better promote the site.
When you pledge you will get your own unique site. What is wonderful about this is now you can use your site to gather pledges. This will go towards our total count and will allow us to track how many people each individual got to pledge. The point of each person getting their own unique site is to allow us to promote this in a social networking setup. This will allow people to volunteer to help in many ways and promote that on their site. You can make and add Revolution March Friends, specify your location, specify your travel plans, tell us how you can help us by volunteering for open positions.
Meet Up Group Liaison
At the top of the website you will see many links to other pages on the website. One of these links is "Meet-Up Liaison". We are seeking one person from every meet-up group to represent us in their meet-up group. This person will help spread our message and announcements to the rest of the group as well as help coordinate travel to the event. The meet-up group liaison is very important in spreading this event to the revolution, and in helping us recruit more liaisons.
Thanks
Bryan Siemon
It has been a week since I last wrote you so I wanted to give you an update on what we have been doing. While we haven't talked in a week we have been working hard to continue to organize the march for freedom on Washington D.C. We have put together an organization with many talented volunteers to help make this happen, and we want to thank all those who are working with us.
Permits and Dates!
Everyone is wondering when the date of this march and rally will be and we hope that very soon we can give you a date. Last week we mailed the application for the proper permits to march in D.C. and we know they received it Tuesday. When we put in the application we gave them several dates and several locations we would like to have our march and rally. Most of the dates we selected were in June, the 14th and 21st are two of the dates we selected as preferred dates. We did this at their recommendation due to the high volume of permit requests for the summer dates. We want everyone to know that the final date, as well as the location, will be selected by the National Parks Service. Once we have the date and location, we will let you know.
Website News!
http://www.revolutionmarch.com
The other exciting announcement we would like to make is about the website. If you have not seen it yet, the new design is up and we are now ready to take serious pledges. Please go to the website and pledge so you can see what we have done. Make sure you go through the site and send us any suggestions you might have on how to better promote the site.
When you pledge you will get your own unique site. What is wonderful about this is now you can use your site to gather pledges. This will go towards our total count and will allow us to track how many people each individual got to pledge. The point of each person getting their own unique site is to allow us to promote this in a social networking setup. This will allow people to volunteer to help in many ways and promote that on their site. You can make and add Revolution March Friends, specify your location, specify your travel plans, tell us how you can help us by volunteering for open positions.
Meet Up Group Liaison
At the top of the website you will see many links to other pages on the website. One of these links is "Meet-Up Liaison". We are seeking one person from every meet-up group to represent us in their meet-up group. This person will help spread our message and announcements to the rest of the group as well as help coordinate travel to the event. The meet-up group liaison is very important in spreading this event to the revolution, and in helping us recruit more liaisons.
Thanks
Bryan Siemon
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