RKBA activism organization thread

[Flyboy]

Bricks Instead of Rocks

I don't presume to speak for others, but I prefer the brick to the rock because bricks are commonly recognized as building materials; rocks, less so. Doubly true if you're going to write "2nd Amend." on them, and infinitely more so if you include a link to the Window War. By including any reference to that, you imply a threat: "this rock is a warning; this story is what's next." We can't afford to imply violence or coercion; we're the good guys in this fight. The "building materials" metaphor is the reason I'm so enamored of the wall idea (derived from the "foundation" idea). Such a metaphor "disarms" the object, and makes it not only a peaceful object, but ties it in as a critical part our founding principles.

As far as mailing the bricks--or anything else--goes, yes, logistics could be a problem. Personally, I'm willing to send a couple dozen of them. Postage for an 8"x4"x3" package weighing 3lb 15oz, within the general area (i.e. within the state) is under five bucks, and under eight to the Capitol (from Oklahoma), assuming Parcel Post. Add about a dollar for Priority. Figure four people to send to (Congressman, two Senators, and the President), you're under twenty bucks.

But, again, that's just my thinking, and I'm a new guy. I still have a lot to learn from the people who've been around for a while.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

Sending either a brick of a rock seems to me as if it would backfire. Have you ever seen a "good guy" throw a brick through a window in a movie? It's a U.S. cultural icon with a negative connotation.

How about we all send a copy of the Bill of Rights on one date, a copy of one of Oleg's posters another date, a copy of this http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=86375 poster another day and so on.

I also prefer to attach my name to anything sent to congress critters.

 

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fjolnirsson

First I want to say what a pleasure to speak on the phone with you the other day. Take care of the Wife and that 2 month old.

I expressed my concerns, and reservations during that call.

Folks - fjolnirsson, is a good man. He has the reins.

Me...well, I shared with fjolnirsson some of my thinking, some of what makes me what I am. Always been one to hang with the older folks, dunno, just have. I tend to just do things my way and not give a hoot what folks think -

I deal with reality.

Yep, while some folks are stepping and fetching, bitching and griping...I just do stuff . I do stuff like walk in like I own the joint in the midst of anti- gun , gun lock "meeting" and set a fire extinguisher on the diaz with a trigger lock - no key and walk off.

Security guard asks me as I head out what good a lock on the FE is if one needs in a hurry...everybody is buzzing the same words...I never said a word, I never answered...as far as I know damn thing still has a lock on it...I tossed the key long before I showed up with it....

Some of the states fighting for CCW rec'd a envelope of cash, the local schools of some places whining about guns,schools and arming teachers around the country got a copy of Innocents Betrayed ...Some elected officals got a copy of their sworn oath to office, along with the BoR...I used a highlighter to point out some stuff...

I guess the gal that knew me best both heart and soul called me Lobo for a reason. Just tend to get on my horse and ride off and do my thing, oh I'm on the same side, I'm around doing support, scoutin' around...might be fella doing the unexpected...not getting any attention, don't want attention, I want results.

Ya'll take care. Like a good friend says around here...Stay low and watch your back.

 

[Moparmike]

So is this dead in the water?

 

[fjolnirsson]

Absolutely not.

I've just had a very busy couple of days. I'm also waiting to hear from a couple of people. I'll be updating soon. Thanks for your patience.

 

[Moparmike]

Delete please

Post took like 20min to show up, and never went to the thread. Hence, double tap.

 

[achadwick]

fjolnirsson,

I've been out of town a few weeks away from my computer.

Status?

 

[ravinraven]

Dead.

rr

 

[fjolnirsson]

Howdy!
I'm still trying to get some legal advice, but nobody wants to do it free for the RKBA cause, not even so-called pro-rkba folks. Not that I blame them, they went to law school, I didn't. But it is damn frustrating.
In the meantime, I'm working on a letter to our journalist of choice, to enlist his help. Gotta get a new photo, and we're in business.

It isn't dead in the water, just stalled. I'm also working around a 2 month old baby, my own struggle to get ccw, financial trouble, and starting a new job. Learning German.
I've got a lot on my plate.
Oh, yeah. Studying for ordainment.
So, I'll let you know. Hopefully soon.
Byron

Not dead. Not by a long shot.

 

[ravinraven]

Sorry about that!

Just kicking the cage to see how the birds are doing.

I had noticed that it had gotten a bit late to do something for the fourth of July.

I think it's a good idea. I do wonder why Jim March thinks not.

And, glory of glories. Hitlary is coming to my far flung county on the fifth of July. She did that two years ago on the 5th. Luckily, I was outtahere then. I've got to think of some place to go Monday.

She's gonna besmirch the Fredrick Remington Art Gallery. Fred was from this area. I can think of a fitting memorial for that place involving that family name, but unfortunately it's not PC.

It would be nice to hit her with the original brick and have copies show up everywhere else at the same time.

Oh, well.

rr

 

[fjolnirsson]

So is this dead in the water?

Yep.

At least for a while. After I get to Oregon, I'll try again.

 

[walking arsenal]

I'm game, keep us posted