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The Great American Walk for Freedom!
alcpac.chipin.com — * 280 Miles in 3 Weeks * * Public Town Hall Meetings in 24 Towns * * Distribution of Thousands of Pocket Constitutions and Ron Paul Books * * Goal: Sign Up 10,000 new members for the Campaign for Liberty * PLEASE DONATE NOW! If walking the full 280 miles in 3 weeks isn ’t possible, please consider joining us for part of the way.
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- cyndezu, on 08/17/2008, -2/+22 http://walk4freedom.org/
- cyndezu, on 08/17/2008, -2/+20Michael, From the blog;
In Shawano
Pronounced “Shawno” - Have had some great walks. 3 days in a row the media has met us on the roadside for interviews. The buzz is building. We, also, have folks stopping to chat, either out of curiousity, or because they have heard us on the radio and read about us in the paper.Everyone is driving by waving and tooting the horn (even the sherriffs who put our pliers on their front windows). I’ve always liked the middle states people and this trip is re-inforcing that. One guy stopped in the middle of the road to ask what we are up up to, someone joked about our vagrant ways, he said, “No, what I see is real patriots - Thanks” and that is a common theme, people see that we are just what we say we are, concerned citizens, doing something about what concerns us.
Can’t say enough about the guys I am walking with. A great crew; tough, committed; sharing the laughter and the pain. Everyone has strong points and together we are stronger than we could ever be alone. Together with the those who are giving us time for ground support, we have a team that will do good regardless of obstacles…
The main thing is the meetings. Our crowd doubled between the first and second. While that cannot last, (or we would need a Target Center ourselves), it would be nice to have hundreds… People are amazed when they see the whole picture laid out, suddenly things make more sense and they are motivated.
Maybe what we are doing is bringing the red pill to the heartland
Whatever it takes - Jeezopete, on 08/17/2008, -2/+14Awsome effort by these determined patriots! I have watched some of the update videos and you are really getting attention! http://walk4freedom.org/donate/
- cyndezu, on 08/18/2008, -2/+13Ron Paul supporters make stop in Wausau:
After setting out from Lambeau Field on Aug. 11, a small group of political activists promoting the ideas of Ron Paul made their way into Wausau today.
Carrying American flags and giving away copies of the Constitution, participants in The Great American Walk for Freedom are holding a series of town hall meetings as they walk across Wisconsin. They are on their way to Minneapolis, where they will attend a political rally in support of the Texas Republican. The rally will be held concurrently with the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
Steven Vincent, 44, of Los Angeles is one of the walk’s organizers, and he will be a moderator at a town hall meeting being held Monday at the VFW Post 388 in Wausau.
“We encountered a general sense that we’re not living up to the vision the founding fathers gave for America, and there’s a concern about getting back to that,” Vincent said.
Read more on this story in Monday's print and online editions of the Wausau Daily Herald. - cyndezu, on 08/18/2008, -2/+11Please support this great effort. Digg, Share and donate if you can.
- cyndezu, on 08/18/2008, -2/+10Shawano County Supervisor Endorses The Walk For Freedom!
Grant Staszak is the County Supervisor of Shawano County Wisconsin, and village President of Bonduel, WI. This is what he had to say about the Walk For Freedom heading his way -
“I wish to commend the individuals participating in The Great American Walk for Freedom and strongly encourage citizens along the way to attend the town hall meetings to discuss our United States government foundation, The Constitution. The Great American Walk for Freedom will assist everyone involved in focusing back on our founding principles that created the United States of America.”
Grant E. Staszak
Shawano County Supervisor
Bonduel Village President - cyndezu, on 08/18/2008, -2/+10From Happy News.com
Effort Promotes Constitutional Government
On August 11, 2008, a group of "latter day Paul Reveres" will step forward and take a "Message of Freedom" directly to the people of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Displaying undaunted commitment to the restoration of Constitutional government in America, these self-described "patriots of the 2nd American Revolution" will traverse 280 miles in 21 days to arrive in Minneapolis for Congressman Ron Paul's "Rally for the Republic" on September 2nd.
The group feels that the fundamental principles of the Constitution are no longer being followed in America today. "We have lost our way. We have a government of men, not a government of law. We're talking about the restoration of Constitutional government and the rule of law", says John Zwengel, one of the group's organizers and a computer graphics artist from rural Illinois.
Educate and Organize
The organizers are quick to point out that The Great American Walk for Freedom is not a protest or a demonstration. "This is a campaign of outreach, education and organization", says Los Angeles resident Steven Vincent. "In each town we pass through, with every American we meet, at every farmhouse and every crossroads, we will educate the people about the condition of the country and the solution to its troubles: the principles of Liberty and the Constitution. "
A fleet of rented RV's will serve as mobile dormitories, mess halls, bathrooms and supply vehicles. The RV's will be decorated to advertise our message as they travel and will serve as housing in Minneapolis as well.
Taking the "Case for Freedom" to the People
The group plans on distributing thousands of copies of the U.S. Constitution and "USA Tomorrow" newspapers and will hold Town Hall Meetings in some 24 locations along the route. "We will cut a swath across two States and leave a trail of Freedom in our path" says Michael Maresco, who hails from Hawaii. "Samuel Adams spoke of "setting brushfires of Liberty in the minds of men. That's what we aim to do."
At these meetings the group will give a presentation entitled: "The Case for Freedom: The Constitution is the Way Forward for America". Jim Azzola, an online bookseller from New Hampshire said, "We will also encourage dialogue about the Constitutional issues raised by the presentation. We intend to spark thought and discussion giving voice to the People on the most pressing matters facing the nation today."
Vincent feels that "Americans are ready to hear the message of Freedom" and notes that "the response from the people of Wisconsin has been tremendous. We have Town Hall Meetings scheduled at High Schools, Public Libraries, American Legion Posts and Churches. The responsive participation we are receiving is exemplified by the leader of a Boy Scouts troop who, upon learning of the upcoming meeting, offered to distribute flyers to all the parents and scouts at their next gathering. He also volunteered to place the flyer on public bulletin boards around town and place an ad in the town newspaper."
The organizers say that several returning Iraq War veterans will be joining their Walk for Freedom and that Wisconsin veterans organizations have been among the most interested in hearing their message. Harry, an 81 year old WWII and Korean War veteran from rural Illinois, contacting VFW and American Legion Posts about the Great American Walk for Freedom. Harry feels that something has gone wrong with the country and feels compelled to act. "I can't believe what this country is becoming. It's sure not what I went to fight for".
We The People
The organizers emphasize that it is a non-partisan effort. The Freedom Walkers are an odd assortment of Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Independents and others whose basic agreement is that the Founding Fathers gave America a governing rule book to follow and that it is no longer being followed. "I always say, if you don't have rules, then you're going have rulers." says Steven Vincent. "Someone is going to decide. If it's not the unbiased law, then it's going to be men with a self interested agenda".
The Great American Walk for Freedom will have a big "Kick Off" from Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Monday, August 11th at the Packers home opening game. Their first stop from there will be Pulaski, Wisconsin.
To find the complete schedule of stops and Town Hall meetings, visit www.Walk4Freedom.com. To participate in the Walk for Freedom, set up a Town Hall Meeting, make a donation or otherwise support this effort, contact: freedommessage @ sbcglobal.net or leave a message at 414-256-1307. - juankovo, on 08/18/2008, -2/+10You guys are awesome. Wish I lived along the trail!
- bucfish, on 08/18/2008, -2/+5Nice
- cyndezu, on 08/18/2008, -2/+4Walk the Walk!
Won’t you take this crucial step forward and join the Great American Walk for Freedom? Be a true latter day Paul Revere and walk the towns and countryside of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota with us to spread the Message of Freedom and Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty. - reed311, on 08/18/2008, -4/+2Donate now? Buried as spam.
- sportsstar67, on 08/19/2008, -2/+3Paul and his crew sure can suck money out of folks with Zero return to show for it !!
- JohnFromChicago, on 08/19/2008, -3/+1Dude, you really need to get a life. Don't you anything better to do? Isn't there something you DO believe in that you promote rather than trail around behind everything the Ron Paul people do and throw rocks at us? Grow up!
- sportsstar67, on 08/19/2008, -0/+3You folks have followed every candidate around harassing them, chased Hannity down a dark alley, falsified online polls, stuffed mailboxes, boycotted damn near everyone, sent garbage back to folks in their prepaid envelopes, threatened Glenn Beck's life, and vandalized overpasses and cemeteries with Paul graffiti, and I'M supposed to grow up ??
- JohnFromChicago, on 08/19/2008, -3/+1Dude, you really need to get a life. Don't you anything better to do? Isn't there something you DO believe in that you promote rather than trail around behind everything the Ron Paul people do and throw rocks at us? Grow up!
- cyndezu, on 08/19/2008, -1/+1From the blog;
Wasau
August 18th, 2008
Waaaasaaaaau! Makes me think of karate. WE had the best turn out yet. Friends, this is was defenitly woth it. The discussion is excellent. I am truly having the time of my life. Sorry this isn’t longer, but I don’t have the time.
peace,
Rod - theropingeffect, on 08/25/2008, -0/+1Walk Hard!
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