Repeal the Federal Reserve 4-25

By Harold Gray
JustGetThere | Organizers from EndTheFed.us are planning to have a bigger effect this year educating the public about the history of the Federal Reserve system, and taking action to repeal the Fed with legislation introduced by Congressman Ron Paul. This years efforts include a viral internet presence, petitions to Congress, a D.C. phone call campaign and nationwide rallies at each Fed location and other major cities. The website has also been revamped since the last "End The Fed" events on 11/22/08. Tools on the site provide petitions and information for people to become signature gatherers and locally organize with others. Banners, forms and petitions are also available for download on the site. The nationwide Repeal The Fed Rally is on April 25th, and on April 27th the petition along with signatures will be presented to Congress, coinciding with the D.C. phone campaign and Ron Paul's speech at the National Press Club. JustGetThere attended and shot video of the "End The Fed" Houston rally with Ron Paul, and we look forward to covering this years event as well.

There is legislation before Congress that would End the Fed by repealing the Federal Reserve Act and restoring the power to issue money to the People via their elected Congress.
End The Fed petition to Congress reads:
In Support of the "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act"
In order to re-establish a sound, constitutional monetary system, return the power to issue money to the People and their Congress and create the conditions for a renewal of our economy, which has been devastated by the current, unsound monetary regime:
We the People of the United States of America undersigned demand that Congress pass the "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act", a bill to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Banks and to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, within the calendar year of 2009.
http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Operation-Repeal-The-Fed-04.25.09.html
What are the goals of
Operation Repeal the Fed?
In addition to eventually passing the "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act", this campaign aims to:
1. MAKE AN ISSUE OUT OF IT. Put the issue of the monetary system and the Federal Reserve squarely on the table for real discussion and debate by Congress and in the media.
2. WAKE UP THE PEOPLE. Educate the public about the Federal Reserve, the monetary system and the need for Sound Money for America.
3. MOBILIZE. Build the End the Fed! movement, recruit new members and build our grassroots coalition
http://www.endthefed.us/projects/repeal_the_fed/

Join The American Walk for Freedom

Great American Walk for Freedom Traverses Wisconsin
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 their 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, is 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 to 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 http://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.

Ron Paul visits Seattle

While visiting the Seattle Headquarters Ron Paul was finally able to meet me. Before he had to fly to Spokane I gave him some campaign advice and then he left before I was able to give him an autographed picture of me. Bummer!

http://ronpaul.meetup.com/549/calendar/7226946/