What: House Call to Congress, Protest of Government Run Healthcare
When: November 5, 2009, Noon
Where: Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
We’ve tried phone call after phone call and letter after letter to our representatives telling them that WE WILL NOT STAND FOR A PUBLIC OPTION in healthcare. We’ve visited our representatives at town halls and told them in no uncertain terms, “Healthcare IS NOT A RIGHT.” We’ve told them that if they were really interested in more healthcare competition that they should open up INTERSTATE COMPETITION for healthcare insurance. We burned up the phone lines of Senators Olympia Snowe, and Blanche Lincoln letting them know that they must say no to a public option, there must be no mandates for us to use government insurance, and they must give us time to review a bill. They ignored us and passed the bill out of Senate committee anyway.
Ohio, we’ve reached the limit. The bill has grown from 1100 pages to now over 1900 pages. It has a public option. It would force all Americans to buy insurance (or face jail time). It has public funding of abortions. It has regulation on vending machines. It has taxes on medical devices, such as pacemakers. It calls for a healthcare czar. It’s estimated to cost over $1 TRILLION. We cannot let this bill pass — not on our watch. They thought that after the 9/12 March that we would just go away. We’ve warned them that the tea parties are just the beginning and that we are in this for the long haul. We’ve warned them and shown them that we will not sit by idly and watch America be destroyed from within. We’ve warned them that we will not sit by and watch the future of our children and grandchildren be wasted and watch them be sold into servitude in the form of oppressing taxation. Ohio …
IT’S TIME TO TAKE A STAND
Click to listen to our call from Monday’s Glenn Beck radio show about how Ohioans are really stepping up to the plate for this call to action.
I can’t go, but is there another way that I can help?
We currently have people who are not attending for only financial reasons. Some concerned Americans who are unable to go to this vital protest have decided to make a donation to cover the costs of someone else attending in their place. We were very surprised by their unanticipated acts of generosity. Ohio patriots just never cease to amaze us. We are so appreciative of your help and support in our efforts. If you cannot attend, but you, too, would still like to help, you can consider making a contribution to the effort by making a donation of $125 so someone else can go. If you cannot contribute $125, any help is certainly appreciated and we’ll pool donations to send folks. We need the numbers at this event! If you make a donation to pay the way for another protestor and we exhaust our stand-by list we will gladly refund your contribution, if you wish. You can make a donation by following using our Donate button on the right side of this page. Just specify “House Call” in the comments section when making your donation on PayPal.
Bus Information
COLUMBUS: Brandon Coffey of WALNUT and Ohio Liberty Coalition have reserved three buses that are currently scheduled to depart from the Columbus (CMH) Airport. We need passengers to arrive at 3:30PM to allow time for collecting payment and assigning folks to buses. The buses will depart at 5PM sharp. The ticket cost is $125, which includes a hotel stay in Rockville, MD the night of Nov. 4. The buses will then depart for the Capitol on the morning of Nov. 5 and return the evening of Nov. 5 to Columbus. To reserve your seat on a bus, you must RSVP using the form below. We don’t have time to set up electronic payment, so you will have to pay when you arrive on Wednesday at the airport. CASH IS PREFERRED or check payment will be accepted if necessary.
Hotel information:
The hotel rooms will be double occupancy (2 people to a room). If you want a private room at extra cost, we will try to accommodate as best we can, but we need to know by Monday, 11/2 at 5PM.
Bus departure information:
The loading point at the CMH Airport will be: Fast Track Parking, lot 1399 Stelzer Rd Columbus, OH 43219 (click for map)
RSVP – Columbus Bus Trip to DC
Columbus RSVPs are currently full. A 3rd bus was added for Columbus to handle the large influx of RSVPs that we received Monday morning and afternoon. If you are booked on a bus, you should have received an email confirmation by now. Unfortunately, we had some RSVPs that came in after 5PM on Monday that we were unable to accommodate. However, if folks want to carpool, you can organize that on our rideshare website. Ohio, you never cease to amaze us. Thank you SO much for your patience and patriotism. We’re proud to stand with you.
DAYTON:
Contacts: Joyce Brownell 937-245-0067, joyce [dot] brownell [at] att [dot] net; Connie Bauer 937-293-0671; Chuck Henthorn 9374353196, tsavo1024 [at] aol [dot] com
$72 round trip, departs 11pm, arrive back 1am Friday morning, call up 10AM in the morning
MANSFIELD:
Seats available. Contact info [at] bloodofpatriots [dot] org. Or call 419-687-6761
TOLEDO:
Car pooling is available. Click here for more information.
CANTON area:
Medina: lisawoods [at] mcfan [dot] org
Canton: srader2 [at] neo [dot] rr [dot] com
Portage County Tea Party: Info [at] PortageCountyTEAParty [dot] com, buses are full
Stark County: Scott Raymond, northeastohiopatriot [at] gmail [dot] com
Question- are the buses tour buses or school buses?
The buses are tour buses.
Please let us know where at the airport to meet the bus. Will we stop for dinner or should we eat before?
I just added a link for airport bus loading location. Dinner plans are in progress, so, yes, a stop will be made.
Summoned, I come! Time to get the WALNUT’s bunched together again.
Anyone have a good movie to bring?
(At least we get to sleep this time
)
Are we permitted to bring signs or flags? What are the regs regarding these items?
Signs or flags are permitted. Poles are permitted but cannot be more than 3/4″ across and must be made of wood. D.C. restrictions are posted here.
Are there many seats left? I won’t know until tomorrow (Monday) if I am able to come.
We have for all intents and purposes filled the first bus and we are working on a second bus. We need to know by Monday absolutely no later than 5PM if you can go. Please RSVP tomorrow as soon as you know.
What is the expected arrival time at the hotel? What time will we be leaving the hotel for the Congressmen’s/women’s offices? What time, as closely as possible please, will the buses be arriving back in Columbus from D.C.? How many seats are available at this point?
WE’re trying to get ona bus from Cincy but haven’t heard enuf details. Will let you know if we can’t make it.
Great to see Walnut is on the move again. Maybe this time I can take our Walnut group picture outside the ACORN headquarters and post it on the Web Site. Washington, here we come again!
Will not know til Monday if I can switch off day; is there a phone# to reach you since i have no excess to email during day & wont get home til 5:00. Also, do we make our own way to Columbus or a bus from Cincy there?
I signed up last night to be on the bus for DC. But I haven’t got a confirmation yet. How do I know that I have a seat? I’m coming in from Illinois. So I need to know.
Lisa, they are tour buses.
My husband and I are planning to drive == Where and when do you think we will be able to meet up with the Ohio Group on Thursday AM.
We are working on that location, Sandy. Keep watch on the OLC website for updates.
Signs,posters,poles, backpacks will be left on the steps outside and carted off by Capitol Police.
Wear your tee-shirt with emblem nothing outlandish.
Good luck!!
Hi, there will be three in my party (resevations already made) can we get a room with two double beds? or if not please reserve an additional room. Either way is fine.
I hope Brown makes extra coffee….
Same questions as above: What is the expected arrival time at the hotel? What time will we be leaving the hotel for the Congressmen’s/women’s offices? What time, as closely as possible please, will the buses be arriving back in Columbus from D.C.? How many seats are available at this point?
Thanks for the info.
We are still working on specific times, but you can plan for a late arrival back in Columbus on Thursday. After midnight most likely.
I will be driving from Cincinnati to Columbus as well if anyone wants to carpool or has space available. I am on the Steering Committee of the Cincinnati 912 Project.
Thank you!
I am in Cincinnaiti. Does the Cincinnati Tea Party have a bus going? Who to contact? Thanks
Contact karen [dot] best [at] ohiolibertycoalition [dot] org She may have some seats open.
Anyone parking at the Fastracj parking (Sunpark) can get a 10% off coupon here.
I had to e-mail my reservation. Hope there are seats available. If anyone knows, e-mail me at dpugh1 [at] columbus [dot] rr [dot] com
http://www.avistarparking.com/fasttrack/reservations/coupon?rid=564
Do you have any info on hotels and local transport ie subway etc? This is needed for those who may need to drive if the bus schedule does not work for them. Thanks!
Jay, We will be working on it as soon as we have the buses finalized.
I am going to Columbus from NE Cincinnati – carpool anyone?? I am willing to drive – can seat 4 comfortably, 5 if 3 are very friendly
contact me:
mcdooter [at] gmail [dot] com
Wow Brandon and all others, we the people are going again to let our government know how outraged we are, and we the people will lead the revolt at the polls starting Nov. 3, ’91
We the mighty are calling for the resignation of all these crooks and enimies in our goavernment. I look forward to this with glee!
Also I need to be roomed with another lady traveling alone or if there is a threesome who needs a room mate! God Bless America
Go WALNUTS!!! America is the best!! Helen Wolfe
Seems like there are quite a few from Cinti wanting to go. Can we get a bus together. Dayton is going straight thru, no hotel room. Sounds good but would rather go out of Cinti.
Husband and I also interested in riding a cincy bus. Please post any info.
Also, where to get info on Dayton bus if no cincy.
Dayton info is above. All the information we have at this time is in the above posting.
a couple of us may be driving direct from cincinnati. where/when could we meet with the group on thursday morning ?
we could probably make room for two others to join us, if they wish to share a ride from northeast cincinnati.
We are working on Thursday morning details. Stay tuned.
Brunch before Capitol Rally
SONS OF LIBERTY WILL MEET UP: DATE: THURS. Nov-5th
TIME: Brunch Meetup 10:00am
LOCATION:
Union Pub
201 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002-4989
(202) 546-7200
unionpubdc.com
Michele Bachmann has called for DC RALLY on the Capital Steps, 12 Noon-Thursday (11-5-09).
FINAL SHOWDOWN ON HEALTHCARE BILL, come if you can!
*******Any Patriots are Welcome—BUT WE HAVE ONLY 60-70 SPOTS LEFT FOR BRUNCH–IF YOU WOULD
LIKE TO ATTEND YOU MUST CONTACT ME AND RESERVE A SPOT– 513-312-3326 (CUTTING OFF AFTER 70 DUE
TO CAPACITY OF LOCATION)***********first come/call first serve*********
I am unable to attend. Can I make a contribution that will be used to help someone go in my place??
Hi Gerald. We have enough contributions to cover folks at this point, but you can still make a donation to help with future trips or events if you would like. Just use our Donate button on the right side of the page. Thanks for your generosity.
I have two definate can go (me plus one) but must go Wed. and return Thurs. Really prefer to bus rather than car. Advise anyone on buses, can afford $150.00 for both maximum. In toledo.
Jason,
I had planned on bringing my professional camera like I did on 9/12. One of the replies said “Signs,posters,poles, backpacks will be left on the steps outside and carted off by Capitol Police.” Will I be able to bring my camera bag to the event and carry it into the StateHouse? I’d hate to leave it outside to be carried out.
There are 6 buses coming form Ohio alone. How many people will be allowed to go into the Capitol? If there are thousands there, I can’t imagine everyone will get a chance to go inside the Capitol. Any thoughts on this?
I would like to go, but I would prefer a red eye.
Could I be picked up at the Welcome Center just off 70 E in Zanesville, Ohio
Kay
Hi have 2 men would like to take bus. If not we can drive, we could take another 4-6 peopl(older Suburban). We are in Cincinnati. Would probably like to stay with the other group. Would Welcome other thoughts. Just want to help Defeat this BILL. You can reply to this or call 513-236-3071 Bryan Thanks
Are there any seat s available? I f not, anyone interested in driving? Can take a total of 6 or 7. Have 2 now. Reply to this or call 513-236-3071. Leaving from Cincinnati are there any room left where the others are staying?? Thanks
We have a few seats that have opened up due to cancellations, but we have a long waiting list that will have first priority.
I tried to get a hold of the guy in charge of the Dayton buses because it’s alot cheaper but his email and number aren’t working. Does anyone know a better way to get a hold of him? He’s right up farther on this page: Chuck of the Kettering Liberty Group
Dayton bus information is available here:
There are some of us driving from Cincinnati – would it be possible to meet up at your hotel and ride with you on the bus to the Capitol?
We don’t plan on having any extra seats on the buses. It depends on how many people ride the metro vs. taking the bus into DC. We can’t predict that at this time, unfortunately. Thanks for the inquiry.
brunch before DC rally—all patriots welcome: DATE: THURS. Nov-5th
TIME: Brunch Meetup 10:00am
LOCATION:
Union Pub
201 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002-4989
(202) 546-7200
***NON S.O.L. Members Must call to reserve a spot (50 seats left)…..call 513-312-3326******
unionpubdc.com
Map: View Larger Map (((((((((( Sign Up For Thurs Rally in Event Section Below ))))))))))) FINAL SHOWDOWN ON HEALTHCARE BILL, come if you can!
Any word on a third bus?
Yes, we added a 3rd bus and filled it. We have had some cancellations, however, and will be contacting folks in the order they were received on our waiting list.
Looking to find a ride or ride share from Cincy to Columbus for the bus trip. rcyoung1 [at] aol [dot] com
We plan to drive. Can we get hotel reservations with the bus group and meet you there? If yes, can we buy bus passes to Capital from hotel?
We cannot anticipate how many seats will be available on the bus from the hotel to the Capital since it depends on the number of people that choose to take the metro instead of the bus.
I am in Columbus and would like to go to DC. I have another Patriot who wants to go too. Is there any space left on the buses leaving Columbus at 5PM?
Ralph, we have some space left due to cancellations, but we have a very long waiting list at this time.
I am not sure what you mean by moderation? I need two seats on a bus to DC. Need to be home by Friday morning. Are there any seats available on any buses leaving Ohio? Who should I contact for arrangements?
I’m not sure I understand your question about moderation? For more bus seats, please check the cities that are listed on this posting. Columbus is full, but others may still have seats.
Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful experience yesterday in our Call to Congress bus trip. You guys and Walnut did an exceptional job of organizing it in such short notice. THANK YOU.
The bus trip was enjoyable and educational. The hotel room was great. Everyone in both organizations were so polite and helpful.
Hopefully, Congress heard our plea.