Louisville DUers: Anyone interested in a spontaneous demonstration next..

[stevietheman]

week to call for impeachment and/or resignation.

I'm thinking of wearing a nice business suit, and bring a big ol' sign downtown with "BUSH RESIGN NOW" on it.

Anyone else interested please email me at:

[email protected]

[Canuckistanian]

1. Doesn't planning a demonstration kinda take the "spontaneous" out?

Good idea, nonetheless.

[stevietheman]

3. Spontaneous in that it's something thrown together fast.

I'm just fed up and ready to march, and I can't make it to Washington. Now is the time.

[Canuckistanian]

15. Sorry for the flippant response...

I think it's a great idea. Good luck to you, wish I could join you!

[alfredo]

2. there's an Anti Ernie Fletcher rally in Frankfort Wednesday

Here's the press release.

WHAT: Rally/News Conference Against Gov. Fletcher's Abuse of Power
WHEN: Wednesday, September 7th, 2005, 11:00am
WHERE: Capitol Building Rotunda, Frankfort, Kentucky

Today, the problems of Kentucky seem far off. Thousands of people are trapped and dying in New Orleans, as Federal and State Government agencies, decimated by the policies of the Bush administration, struggle to stem the tide of a massive American disaster.

But we must also continue to voice our outrage at the governance of the state of Kentucky, as demonstrated by the flagrant abuse of power exercised by Gov. Ernie Fletcher this past week.

Governor Ernie Fletcher, who won the race in 2003 on the promise that he would restore honesty, integrity and transparency to the Kentucky government, has just given a 'pre-emptive' blanket pardon to nine indicted members of his administration. By doing so, he has blocked their trial and thus any testimony that might reveal information on politically-motivated hiring and firing practices by the Kentucky state government. The next day, Fletcher personally pleaded the Fifth before a grand jury of citizens investigating this pattern of cronyism, which violates merit hiring laws.

In response to this outrage, Kentucky citizens are organizing a protest rally at the Kentucky State Capitol on Wednesday, September 7, 11:00AM. Please join representatives from the Kentucky AFL-CIO, The United Mine Workers of America, The American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees Union, Kentucky ACLU, Common Cause of Kentucky, The Technical Faculty & Staff Alliance, and the Louisville Branch of the NAACP.

We realize that many people have job obligations at this hour, but mass protest just doesn't make as big an impression when government offices are closed.

Please do what you must to be there. There will be speeches by those opposed to Fletcher's arrogance, the press will be there, and you'll be surrounded by a noisy horde of fed-up Kentuckians!

Please broadcast this appeal to every potential sympathizer in your personal address book. The earlier the word goes out, the larger the attendance will be.

We must join together so our voices can be heard. Do it now, and do it large!

[stevietheman]

4. I think going after Bush is more important, sorry n/t

[alfredo]

5. Can't you do both?

[stevietheman]

7. I can, but that's too much to concentrate on... Bush is the far...

greater scourge. Besides, I have no transportation, and frankly, my anger level at the governor is very low compared to Bush. So, I'm going with my gut here. I want Bush out, and that's where I'm spending my time.

However, I do certainly appreciate those who will be demonstrating against Fletcher. No question.

[alfredo]

8. I see bush, McConnell, Ernie as one.

It is also a good way to network with other anti bush/McConnell activist.

If you can, please pass that press release on. Attacking Ernie is attacking the Republican machine that has ripped our state and country apart.

[stevietheman]

11. We could include anti-Fletcher signs in the Louisville demonstration.

Also, I'll be sure that any Louisville events are scheduled around the Frankfort event.

[alfredo]

12. But still, we need people in Frankfort

on the 7th.

The big push against bush will be later this month in Washington. Most likely there will be local demonstrations.

[stevietheman]

13. Great. Go to Frankfort. All power to ya.

Meanwhile, I don't think we can wait until late September to go after Bush. The protests need to start as soon as possible.

As I said, I'm not intending to siphon off any of the Frankfort protesters. So both can happen. It's just I can't go to both.

[alfredo]

14. I understand. But if you can, do pass on the info on

the anti Fletcher rally. The plans are already made, we have the permits, we have the agenda, we have the speakers. When you have something concrete, it should be passed on.

[smurfygirl]

6. did you post on the KY board...also IN

I can't join you this weekend..I am obligated already. But if you post on state boards you might find more people. Or go to heine bros and find some people...they are always up for something

[stevietheman]

9. Done. Thanks for the tip. n/t

n/t

[alfredo]

10. I did post on the Kentucky discussion.

BTW, I had my first Heine coffee last week. I feel cleansed.

I live in Lexington, Louisville is not my hood anymore.

[blonndee]

16. I'm in OK, but I could come down tomorrow, Sunday, or next Friday. nt