I know it's been talked about here and there, but we really need to make a stand at the Capitol during the State of the Union address. (The date isn't set, but it's usually late Jan.) I know there are efforts afoot. Here is what I'd like to see:
Flag-wavers: It's time we showed them what the flag is all about. Bring your flags and hold them, wave them, raise them high. I want to see a see a sea of flags on all sides of the Capitol. Patriotic and stern defenders of the Republic. Candles are a good idea too.
Issues: Bring a big sign with the one-word issue that matters most to you. "ANWR", "OSAMA", "DEFICIT", "HALLIBURTON", "KYOTO", "PLAMEGATE", "KATRINA", "SPYING", "BROWNIE", "WMD", "RESIGN", or the increasingly popular "IMPEACH". More than a single word is lost to the media, IMHO.
Stone soup:
No one owns this. While we desperately need every organization and celebrity to be there and add their voice to the mix, there can be no official spokesperson or sponsor. It has be bigger than that so Fox can't make a caricature. Think
flash mob.
Or don't. The important thing is to be there. And to spread the word.
I wish I could do more to promote or organize, but I've got four kids and three jobs. However, we will be there. Are you with me?
(First diary. Ever.)