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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:48 PM
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Are you willing to walk the walk?
And attend a rally in DC in support of Obama's Health Care bill? He needs us more than ever now.
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tabbycat31 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:48 PM
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1. I am attending a rally locally
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:51 PM
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2. A mass rally in DC would certainly send a message to the repubs.
Edited on Wed Aug-19-09 08:54 PM by WillieW
Just like the civil right demonstration on the Washington Mall. We have to be seen and heard en mass.
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:52 PM
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3. Sunday 9/13?
Right?
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tabbycat31 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:27 PM
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28. unfortunately that date won't work for me
I have a family obligation (grandfather's 85th birthday) then.
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Motown_Johnny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:52 PM
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4. the only one I am aware of is the madashelldoctors.com one and it isn't for 5 weeks
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armyowalgreens Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:53 PM
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5. Can someone pay to fly me there?
How expensive are tickets to fly from AZ to DC? Probably several hundred dollars.
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:57 PM
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6. Depending upon how many come from your state, a bus company could be hired
Edited on Wed Aug-19-09 08:59 PM by WillieW
Just like it was done in the 60. If there is a will . . .
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armyowalgreens Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:58 PM
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7. Well I'm down for that.
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 08:59 PM
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8. bus about 110 ea way, southwest as low as 129
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:00 PM
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9. We could take up a collection.
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:02 PM
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10. We could get a better deal than that.
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:09 PM
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14. go ahead and try. that is the greyhound fare, without student discount
and the southwest is using their http://www.southwest.com/cgi-bin/lowFareFinderEntry
which shows you all the fares for a time period. that was the cheapest for the 5-6 days around that weekend.
i do this all the time
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:13 PM
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17. there are hostels in dc, too, fwiw
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armyowalgreens Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:16 PM
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20. They have hostels in DC? I had no clue.
That could significantly lower the cost of my trip.
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:23 PM
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25. I am dead serious about this. No smart remarks please.
Onama needs help and we the grass roots have helped him before to become President so why not now?
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armyowalgreens Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:27 PM
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31. Hey I am down to go. But I just don't know if I can afford it.
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armyowalgreens Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:03 PM
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11. hmmm I could probably handle that. But I'd also have to pay for a hotel...
Which would get pretty pricey. I'm a fairly restricted budget right now. I've spent a ton of money on school supplies.
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Motown_Johnny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:11 PM
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speaking as someone who has taken a bus cross country.. don't do it that way
it takes days and you need to stop at crappy places to buy shit for food. No place to shower etc...


A train is better but still is kinda tough if it more than a day or so travel time.


Air fares are pretty low right now, if you factor in the time you spend traveling and needing to eat and bathe etc. it is very competative to fly and much much easier.


it looks like you can fly round trip for about 180


http://www.priceline.com/travel/airlines/lang/en-us/fare_results_departure.asp?session_key=5C0011AC5D0011AC2009082002091383a731046248&plf=pcln&path=bak
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:17 PM
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21. i was looking at tucson and the next week, as we don't know
when this proposed march/protest would be. the mad doctors one is later than the 15th
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Motown_Johnny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:18 PM
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22. just the first site I looked at... ballpark figure. .. you could try flying stand by too
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:23 PM
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24. he could, i was just putting the info up there. and travelling by bus, though not ideal, can be a
real educational experience....
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Motown_Johnny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 10:28 PM
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42. true. my one cross country bus trip taught me
to never travel cross country by bus
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-20-09 12:25 AM
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47. i understand...
which is such a shame, we love to travel mexico by bus, all the way to chiapas!
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Bluenorthwest Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:05 PM
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12. If it were single payer, you bet
but for a pig in a poke? Not so much interested in spending thousands to cheer for something I do not really think is good reform.
Do you think that many people are excited about the imaginary bill you speak of? I don't. And what is "Obama's Health Care Bill"? Send me a link to a copy, ok?
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:11 PM
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16. We are all strapped financially right now. Bite the bullet. They did it in the 60
Edited on Wed Aug-19-09 09:12 PM by WillieW
We could solicit local hotels to offer rooms. This could all be worked out. We could ask Matthews, Rachel and Olberman for help.
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:27 PM
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30. hell, my friends and i did it this decade, what are you talking about!
there were over 400k (police on route said there were maybe 600k) in dc in sept 2005. and there were lots more marches and protests that people just got to. that's why i know about the hostels, look them up. and code pink always helps with their knowledge of housing possibilities. dave swanson knows too.
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:24 PM
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26. one goes to support what ONE wants. you make your own sign and state your cause
not everyone has to be on the exact same page.
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:26 PM
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27. We want to show our support for Obama - period.
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:08 PM
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13. I have the time off ..I do not however have the funds to get there
:shrug:
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:10 PM
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15. you are in BA, right? there might be a ride share available...if this takes off...nt
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:14 PM
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18. I am trying to organize this.
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:15 PM
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19. that is the spirit - ride sharing is a great idea.
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:34 PM
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36. You know where to find me !
Edited on Wed Aug-19-09 09:35 PM by proud patriot
I've got until the 31st ..I've Never been to DC

Yes I'm in the Bay Area probably can pitch in for Gas .. I have a tent !
We camping?
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 10:35 PM
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44. The logistics involved would take longer than that.
Obtain permit from the park police and district police to assemble, hotels, transportation food and on and on. Organize group leaders and speakers and so on. It's a lot of work. So many thousands of people attended the inauguration without thinking twice.
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virgogal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:20 PM
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23. Body unwilling,but spirit willing. I wish you all the best.
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LWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:27 PM
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29. Er....
Edited on Wed Aug-19-09 09:27 PM by LWolf
No.

I have, and will continue to, as I can, attend rallies for single-payer health care. That's what I'm willing to "walk."

Not in DC, since I can't afford the gas to drive to the next rally, 3 hours away, let alone travel 2700 miles to DC.
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mwooldri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 10:57 PM
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46. Minivan from GSO, NC to DC the morning of?
Edited on Wed Aug-19-09 11:11 PM by mwooldri
It is sorely tempting... sorely. Need wifeys' permission but considering we will have a newborn then it may not be best.

Mark.
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:30 PM
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33. From the responses, I guess I wasted my time. Sorry to have bothered.
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:34 PM
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35. wow, give up easy??? really, i thought you were serious.
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 10:21 PM
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40. I am, but there are very few here who are taking this serious.
Why bang my head on the wall? I am disappointed that is for sure, realizing that there are very few here who are willing to do this. So, most talk the talk but refuse to walk the walk. Bummer.
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create.peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:33 PM
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34. here is the mad as hell doctors route, arr dc the end of sept-oct 1
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 10:26 PM
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41. Thanks for the map. If they allow me I will join them.
Edited on Wed Aug-19-09 10:27 PM by WillieW
Now that is putting your money where your mouth is.
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cliffordu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:40 PM
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37. I will.
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Stevenmarc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:45 PM
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38. Single payer yes, otherwise it's like pigeons flocking in for crumbs
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rug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 09:47 PM
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39. Do we have an Obama Health Care bill yet?
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scarletwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 10:28 PM
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43. I'll march for single payer, anything less, forget it. (nt)
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WillieW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-19-09 10:36 PM
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45. That is what I am talking about.
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adamuu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-20-09 08:23 AM
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48. MARCH.MARCH.MARCH.MARCH MARCH MARCH
Public Option March in DC on Sept. 13
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=103&topic_id=472927&mesg_id=472927

Robert Reich calls for 'march on Washington' in support of public option
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8597675&mesg_id=8597675

Why Haven't We Had An "Illion Man March" For Health Care!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=6340871&mesg_id=6340871

Are you willing to walk the walk?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=6350058&mesg_id=6350058

When congress returns, it is time to march on DC again.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=6335377&mesg_id=6335377
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