December 18th, 2000 for massive civil disobedience

past trucker's strikes

I seem to recall a nationwide strike of independent truckers a few decades ago. I've tried some search engines, but I can't find a reference. Was it a figment of my feeblemindedness or was it regional only to the mid-Atlantic states?

I also recall that it got very violent in some places. I expect truckers to be armed with shotguns and 00 buck.

If a strike materializes, my Y2K supplies may come in handy.
 
past trucker strike

Solitar,
yes there was a strike by the trucker back then, i cant remember the year but i do know it caused us some inconveniences at the time. it was over fuel costs, it was also hit & miss nation wide, & yes there was some violence with it when other truckers didnt honor thier strike.
 
"ICBentley Do truckers have to bear the whole burden?
Will_you_refuse to work until Bush is confirmed President, starting 18 December?

ICBentley
as i am not a trucker i can not shut down on that day, but i will be calling in & not going to work on Dec 18th.
if you will check below you will see that they are saying
- "We know this is a lot to ask, but if you believe in stopping the madness of this election - join us - we will stand with you. We are urging others to call in sick on the 18th with the "red flu.""
i took that to mean if you are not a trucker here is what you can do to particpate in the demonstration.
this could work & if it does, it will be a small price to pay.
 
follow up story

A Fireside Chat
(regarding Truck Stop 2000)
By J.J. Johnson - Posted: 11.23.00

for complete follow up please go here, it's to long to post.

http://www.sierratimes.com/edjj112300.htm

BEFORE YOU GO PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE COMTACTING TRUCKERS.

from fire side chat by jj johnson
When approaching truckers, keep your hands off their rigs. Don't put any flyer under windshields or door handles. You'll need to make contact with the truckers themselves. If they say they are busy - believe them. Do not knock on their doors if you hear an engine running. They may be asleep. Best time to reach them is when they are fueling, or in the lounge areas. Be mindful of the truck stop policies on passing out flyers. Realize that you'll get less resistance if you remain outside. But do not be surprised if you find many sympathetic ears inside <http://www.sierratimes.com/argd112200.htm>. Those waitresses, mechanics, fuel cashiers, store maintenance personnel, and even the state highway patrolmen, should stay home with the December 18th flu as well.

Dress code: Dress like you belong in the area you'll be in. No need to confront the pro-Gore truckers. No need to preach to the anti-Gore truckers. Just hand them a flyer and be prepared to answer a few questions. Be dignified, not hostile. And don't be surprised if many have heard about it. If they ask how many truckers are involved, you can answer, "That's up to you, but we're doing this nationwide." They may tell you it won't work. Tell them it's the only peaceful option we have left, and the country is depending on him/her. Truckers are an independent lot. Tell them: "This time, the four-wheelers will stand with you".
 
While we're waiting for dec. 18th . . .

From a poster named Grig on the FreeRepublic board -

"Remember not so long ago people would wear a ribbon of certain color (or put on on their web page) in protest or in support of some cause (aids, free speach etc.)?

We need to start a W ribbon campaign.

Make several W ribbons. Wear one and keep the others with you. When someone asks what is it for, tell them it is in support of President-Elect Bush and a call for Gore to conceed.

If they are supportive, give them one to wear and two to give away. If you have a web page, put up a graphic of a W ribbon. (Perhaps someone here could create the graphic and a central site for it to link to)."

You might also tie a red ribbon on your car's antenna.





[Edited by Oatka on 11-24-2000 at 02:56 PM]
 
W!

This morning i was lucky enough to be following a Ford F-150 with a giant W! on the tail gate. I like it.
 
Looks like the DNC still wants to fight this out in a long-term battle.

TS2000 will likely be needed.

What does this council think?
 
Let's do it...

Even if you still have to go to work, drive at 45 mph on the freeway... If you don't, pull your car up to an intersection, get out, pop the hood, and start fiddling with ignition wires - only takes a second to work the coild wire lose... Gridlock rocks.
 
Naughty, Naughty!!

My,my,my, hasn't our little Folkbabe grown! I'm proud of you girl! Isn't this the greatest group of people? Thanks for posting the link for Mark Twain's story. That's what I like most about this forum, the attempt to give knowledge. I'm getting my red ribbon ready and will pick my exit ramp carefully after withdrawing my cash from the bank. I think I'll even wear my flag shirt that day!!
 
The Stock Market would be better than banks, Why it would crash but before it crashed all the way they would put a end to the trading...

Be carefull of what you ask for, the fuel is all over the US and there are a lot of people wanting to strike the match. What that would lead to who knows..

I have heard on short wave radio and other AM stations thats thousands of people are going down to DC if algore is elected and protest on inag. day..
 
A Nation Divided: The Call to Arms By J.J. Johnson

A Nation Divided: The Call to Arms By J.J. Johnson

America, we’ve used the ballot box. We’ve used the jury box. But our opponents wish to wage a political war. Our statement to them must be: "What took you so long?" Americans, both from the red areas and those trapped in the blue zones, have besieged talk shows, websites and e-mail boxes with fury over what we all see taking place in our nation. Our enemies have no regard for the law. No regard for the electoral process. No regard for the Constitution. They will have their way – no matter who they have to destroy; no matter how many lies they must tell; no matter what they must steal. They do so under the notion that we can’t do a damn thing about it. No longer. We have decided, as we have many times in America's past, that her people must rise to the occasion and meet the enemy head on. It all goes back to that sick feeling in your stomach. America – We are going to War. If you are troubled by this - If you believe there is another path we must take, look first at how one of the enemy’s power brokers describes you – what they think of us…

for the complete story here is the link
http://www.sierratimes.com/edjj111800.htm
 
Um, thanks, but huh?

I came to the board in the first place looking for points of common agreement to work on (ie, decriminalization of drugs, education/tutoring/anything that will help reduce the homicide rate). That's still what I'm doing. I think anger over the election is a point where there is potential for coalition, although not if the main thrust of the protests is 'Bush as president.'

By the way, inaguration day should be quite interesting no matter who wins. Hopefully, if Gore wins, protesters from the right and left can keep from attacking eachother while they're engaged in protesting the dems.
 
Truck Stop 2000 Update

Attention Truckers and Patriots! 19 days and Counting...

Operation Truck Stop 2000 is still a go - pedal to the metal unless Gore gets smart and quits. If not - then it's pedals OFF the metal starting Dec 18th.

FMI:
Truck Stop 2000 Update

RELATED:
Message to Fellow Truckers


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A Nation Divided: If You Want Peace,

A Nation Divided: If You Want Peace, Prepare for War
By J.J. Johnson - Posted: 12.06.00
Since December 4, 2000, I have become ill witnessing conservatives gloating
over the court room dramas in Florida and Washington. I can only think to
myself as I watch, "Pride goeth before a fall." America, you are letting
your guard down. This battle is far from over - it has only just begun.
Have you forgotten who and what we are dealing with? Make no mistake - these
people have NO intention of simply walking away. Have they shown you any
intention of that so far?

"Gee, I think we've got Al Gore on the ropes."

Only if you think these people have any respect for the courts or the law.
You are dealing with criminals, people - Start acting like it!

Remember: These are the people who hold neighborhoods under siege just to
kidnap 6 year-olds at gunpoint. There are people who burn churches with 80
people inside and blame the victims. These are people who have the unmitigated GALL to tell us that "America will be an embarrassment to the world if we don't
count all the ballots." - W. Clinton - 12.01.00 (But they throw out military
ballots). This from a man who conducts himself with such disgust in OUR
White House that most decent people can't even write about it.

Sure, the protests are great. We are showing the left that yes, we can GET
OFF OUR ASSES and make a little noise. We've got better signs. Our protesters dress better. We can even throw little "chads" when the CNN guy gets on the air. Cute, people - real cute. No, I'm not knocking them - although ripping the mike from the reporters hand and screaming "CLINTON - YOU ARE HISTORY ON JANUARY 20!" would have made my day. But I guess for now, we'll settle for flying chads and "Sore Loserman" signs.

Well, I'm not.

In my opinion, telling jokes, funny photos, and ranting about voter fraud
against these people is like blowing hot air. They don't care what we think.
They have NEVER bowed to political pressure and exposure alone. And like I
said before, if and when we march in Washington, D.C., they can match us man
for man in a few short hours.

You all saw proof of that in front of the Supreme Court.

Get serious, people. If there are to be protests - there needs to be people
in the streets by the THOUSANDS. I wish people who don't like what's going
on would quit patting each other on the back - and head straight into the
blazing guns if we have to. C'mon - you're that mad already. What are you
afraid of?

Thank God for those protesters, but where are the rest of you? Watching
CNN - savoring the moment? Paying taxes to support this regime? Still hoping
the other side will just quit and go away quietly?

Shouting mode ON

What will it take to convince people that these criminals are not going
away, and are in the process of a scorched-earth policy as we speak??

Shouting mode off

While we've been having fun over dimpled chads, pregnant chads, etc. Here's
what we've been missing:

There is a man in Michigan who is in jail because a gun that he USED To OWN
was used in a homicide. The Boy Scouts have been thrown off Los Angeles
County Property. The Department of Injustice will pay homage to Jessie
Jackson, et al, and investigate allegations of Voter Disenfranchisement in
Florida. The Cold War is getting Hot in the Great White North - and WWIII is
heating up in the Middle East. You'll understand that better when the fuel
prices start going up again.

And here's the best one: Did you hear about the guy in NY who advocated
Clinton using troops at the Florida State House to stop the legislature from
doing their jobs? Think he was kidding? You couldn't imagine Clinton pulling
off something like that could you?

Well, you haven't heard any major Democrats dismiss the idea yet, have you?

This is what we're missing: This whole mess could end by the First Thief
walking up to the rose garden and saying, "Chill, AL - it's over". But he
won't. He's doing everything he can to continue this nonsense, including
giving Gore and his minions aid and comfort in the White House.

And what of Clinton's cabinet? By now, you would have heard of what new
positions his Cabinet members would be taking once Clinton leaves office.
Have you heard any word of the future plans outside government - yet? Have
you seen transition funds released yet?

No, because all eyes are on Florida.

I urge everyone to continue to stand in the gap. It's better than being
caught sleeping with a "Sore Loserman" sign in your hand, and Al Gore taking
the oath on January 20 - or worse. We have the enemy backpedaling from
knowing we can put bodies in the street, and get in their faces when
necessary. But in the coming days, I predict it will take much more than
that.

America, be prepared to shut the country down on Dec. 18 or sooner (re:
TruckStop2000). Because if our enemy prevails, their first goal will be to
shut ALL OF US down - permanently. Wanna take a chance on us being wrong?

If you want Peace, Prepare for War.

Yes, I said WAR, dammit! It's not a four-letter word reserved for the
opposition. They are waging one on us - political for now. When we offer a
cease-fire even for a moment, they will use it against us. They will not
surrender, for they believe we do not have the stomach for a long, drawn out
battle. I do. It's only my country at stake. What say ye, American?

There have been many that suggested that our High Commander & Chief (Our
Creator) should not be excluded from this historic action, and we should
seek His Direction and Guidance. Therefore, unless one is already
proclaimed, December 12, 2000 should be a dedicated National Day of Prayer.
After that, the gloves are off.

Apparently we haven't screamed loud enough. There's already talk from our
own about calls for Unity Government and "reaching out to the other side".
To those on the other side: You've seen how your so-called leaders are
trying to hijack an election. We know some of you are jumping ship and
joining our ranks. We welcome those who have. As for the rest of you: switch
parties - else you are considered political enemies.

I submit that phrases such as "Unity Government" and "bi-partisanship" be
removed from our vocabulary. And the phrase "Don't Feed the Animals" should
be added to our speech. I don't want to hear about "we must put the nation
first." Putting the nation first means the political annihilation of the
enemies who seek to destroy our Constitution and the Rule of Law. We have
seen over the last 8 years that with these people in power - we will lose
this nation in short order.

Even when George W. Bush takes office (remember - we do NOT accept Mr.
Gore), we must remember that our enemy still exists, and is digging in for
the long war ahead. I got personally reminded of that when I saw that new
Senator-Elect from New York walking out of the U.S. Senate cloak room for a
press conference. At the sight of such abomination, I become even more
disgusted, and determined. What say ye, American?

THE REAL ENEMY: LESSONS FROM THE RECENT BATTLES

The benefit we can take from the mess in Florida is that many Americans,
like it or not, got a crash course on the Constitution and what it means. I
believe this may be the reason for many Democrats switching parties now. But
from watching events in Florida, we have also learned how important local
elections are to the body politic as a whole. Keep this in mind in the
coming years.

We've seen the importance of electing a Governor, who appoints State Supreme
Court Judges in some states. We've seen the importance of local election
boards; the importance of having the honorable, trustworthy people in place.
And we've learned the importance of electing State Legislators. With all the
jokes about the intelligence of Floridians, America owes them a big "thank
you" for sending enough good people to Tallahassee. They may be our trump
card.

Thank you, Florida.

As the one state never to be captured by federal troops during the War of
1861 -1865, and with Bush securing all the electors from the Confederacy,
it's ironic that what those Men in Gray were fighting about is why many of
us have been biting our nails over during the past few weeks. The Real
Enemy - not slain by Dixie, now threatens us more and more every day.

Federalism.

The Election of the President has become so important because we have given
so much power that once belonged to the several states to the Congress, and
eventually to the president himself. The Democrats alone are not to blame
for this. Politicians from both parties, whose only goal was to stay in
power, did so at the expense of state sovereignty. As Colonel Dan said,
"There was no winner; only one loser - America". When the Founders of this
Great Nation wrote the Constitution - all politics were local. Lincoln made
it federal. Clinton/Gore made it Global.

If Globalism is the threat, it cannot be defeated without first defeating
Federalism. Al Gore represents the Federalist. We are the anti-federalists.
Dr. Michael Hill, President of the League of the South recently wrote how
the Florida Legislature should "take the bulls by the horns" and assert its
proper authority under the Constitution. Not only do I agree totally with
Dr. Hill, I also believe 49 states should follow.

Since the guns went silent at Appomattox, this nation has slowly consolidated its power into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. That power has been manifested in the last eight years, and we have witnessed the results. Seating Gore means a stranglehold on such power for generations to come; i.e. activist judges, executive orders, no right of self-defensive, redistricting, etc. Having George W. Bush seated does not prevent this, but only gives us a few more moments to take the political steps needed. And Florida is showing us the way.

Next year, States will be seating new legislatures. Many fresh new faces
will be in elected office for the first time. This is where our heaviest
lobbying must be done in the future. Look at our local candidates closely in
the future. Ask them directly, "How far will you go to stopping the federal
government from encroaching on the rights of this state?" If they can't give
you a straight answer, they don't deserve the job - or your vote. Think
about this when electing your next Mayor, Sheriff, Governor, Secretary of
State etc.

You see how important it is. You saw in Florida.

But I feel there will be no chance of this unless America can rise up more
than it has in the past few weeks, and DEMAND the Constitution be enforced,
and the Rule of Law upheld. We must not take our eyes off the target for one
moment, or give the opposition any time or room to regroup. Become
pro-active. Get active. Be prepared to take action. Not just for George W.
Bush or the Republicans - but for the Destiny of this Nation.
 
Let's keep this at the top guys.

I and my children will be praying on December 12th.

I and my children will be wearing red on December 18th.

I'm scared. But I'm even more scared that if we don't hang together now, we will hang separately later (with thanks to Ben Franklin).
 
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