Headed South

We're on Amtrak headed back to Quantico. Then we have another six hours of driving to get home. Tired, but with a sense of accomplishment. Lots of people in congressional offices. Lines of people waiting to get through security and into the three House office buildings as we were leaving. The in-person effort goes til 6 p.m. tonight.

All ages were represented. The best part was seeing kids with their parents, carrying copies of the Constitution, learning about our system of government firsthand.

We met up with Larry from our Patriots group at the opening rally. He knows EVERYONE from EVERYWHERE! We had a great time, talking with other Patriots about which staffs were polite and which were horribly rude. Will be writing more than a few letters to congressmen, outlining staffs' lack of professionalism. And that's a kind description of behavior.

Larry, my sister and I visited 36 congressional offices -- I can't write congressman because no one was in. Larry took off to thank Michelle Bachmann and my sister wore out, so I visited another nine offices in the Longworth Building for a total of at least 45 face-to-face requests to "Vote NO" on the healthcare bill.

No wonder I'm tired!!! Will try and post a few photos while on the train. Will likely be tomorrow before I have everything updated.

Call your congressman TODAY, we need to keep up the pressure. The phones were being answered in every office we visited.

Calls are Running 5 to 1 AGAINST

Not that they'd tell us. We were in Rep Zach Space's office, D, OH and surreptitiously WATCHED the staffer tally 20 calls against to 4 calls for. No one will give us a straight answer when we ask for the call trends. And the staffer tried to cover the list when he saw us reading the results. As always they are NOT listening to us!

Eureka! One Polite Dem Staffer

Jerry McNerny, D, CA, actually has a polite staff. After having comment forms thrown across the desk at us by other dem staffers, it was refreshing to be treated with the respect due ALL Americans.

Rude Locals

We were waiting to cross the street from the Cannon Building. A short, bitter, wiry female jogger was standing beside us at the light. I heard "Go home, we don't want you here. Get out of my city. We just want to go to the store and the restaurant without you here." Larry told her it was our city, too. She got ruder and continued to yell " Go home!" as she ran down the block. Unbelievable.

Michele Bachmann

Michele Bachmann supports us as usual. She was one of the speakers at our 9 a.m. rally. We were already motivated... yet we still appreciated Congresswoman Bachmann's enthusiasm and support. We were in DC for her Capitol House Call November 5th. Thank God for women (and men) of conscience who are willing to serve our Nation.

Police told us we had to "Move along NOW" right after Michele finished speaking. Because we did not have a permit to assemble.

Amazing. We're citizens. Legal. Gathering together peacefully before heading across the street to TRY and meet with our elected representatives.

As we walked from Union Station to the Cannon Office Building, we encountered police with sniffer dogs at EVERY intersection. Not sure if the threat level was truly elevated. Or if law enforcement considered us the threat...

Charter Buses Headed In

Just saw more buses coming in. Nice, especially with the Jefferson Memorial as a back drop.

On Our Way for the Surge

Just boarded Amtrak and we're headed to DC! It's way too early... I worked til 3:30 then up at 5:15. Can't wait to see how many of us descend on Congress.

Just passed Occoquan and saw a small yacht at dock, almost totally submerged. What will happen to our economy if the healthcare takeover succeeds.

We're Part of the Surge to DC for Operation Urgent Care

We're just ouside DC and ready to make a difference! Had signs in the van windows, both sides, on the way north.

I remember how motivating it was for the 912 March when I saw private vehicles with signs and banners and KNEW they were headed to the Capitol. Same thing for the other events when I was on the bus. So... decided to make signs for the van.

We got lots of honks and thumbs up and waves on the way north. Hope some of the people who supported our protest will decide to head to the Capitol today and help stop this unconstitutional power grab.

Know there are a LOT of Patriots coming in from across the Nation. Saw three charter buses from Nashville pulling off the Interstate tonight about 10 p.m. I'm pretty certain they're here for the Surge, too. Can't wait to see the crowds tomorrow, at the rallying point outside the Cannon Office Building and inside all three House buildings. Hope we fill the halls to capacity and beyond.

Please call and fax your representatives today, and also call the ones who are wavering (or being blackmailed and bullied) and tell them to vote NO on the healthcare "reform" takeover attempt. Between your calls and a massive presence within their walls... we CAN Kill the Bill!

I plan to blog and send photos throughout the day, so please check back often for live updates.






Signs read: Patriots Surge to DC, and Honk NO to Healthcare Takeover

The New GM (Government Motors) Introduces the Obamacar

We Need Some Levity at This Critical Time...

This car runs on hot air, BS and broken promises.

It has three wheels that speed the vehicle through tight left turns.

It comes complete with two Teleprompters programmed to help the occupants talk their way out of any violations.

The transparent canopy reveals the plastic smiles still on the faces of all the happy owners.

Comes in S, M, L, XL and 2XL.

It won't get you to work, but hey, there aren't any jobs anyway!