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April 29, 2008 at 14:09:06

An Open Letter To The Truckers Of America

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NOTE: The original article appears to have been pulled by the NY Sun, most likely because of government censorship. (IMO) LINK

The truckers of America are the last group, in this writer's opinion, that actually has to power to immediately force Congress to take action against a Presidency that refuses to listen to them, or even more importantly, to the American people. There is no time left. I am asking that America's truckers unite, and instead of protesting in a manner that will not do anything more than cost you fuel and time off the job - mount a protest that will immediately send a message to Congress that they must effectuate the change the people are demanding or face the consequences of a nation that has suffered enough!

If the truckers go on strike, we all know that the United States will come to an immediate stand-still - and it will hurt, but in these times when most of Middle-class America is under assault by our own government and fuel prices are destined to soar even more, what choice to you have to ensure your own economic future and be in a position to feed your own families?

I ask you to protest intelligently, making sure that essential medicines and hospital supplies reach their destinations and other services that are critical to ensuring that your protest does not endanger lives - but will send a message that will reverberate throughout the world! Begin organizing a general strike within your own ranks, refuse to haul anything other than goods that are essential to prevent the loss of life - and do it for at least a week, with the promise that if Congress doesn't act, the next one will be infinite - and will only stop when Congress rejects the corporatist enablers of fascism and votes the will of the people, something they have failed to do even when that's why they ere elected in 2006 to halt the illegal activity of the Bush administration.

If you do protest in this manner, you will be able to shut-down this country and make the voice of America heard once again, and it's been far too long that anyone has banded together in solidarity to help and protect the Average American. Use your intelligence and disable your vehicles so they cannot be commandeered by scabs and government operatives; you know how, and it can be reversed immediately when Congress gets a message that has been too long in coming.

Do it for yourselves and do it for the United States of America. We will all feel the pain of bringing this nation to a stand-still, but looking at the situation realistically, nothing else has worked, and you DO HAVE THE POWER TO USHER IN CHANGE! The truckers of America may be our last chance to bring this nation back on track, and if you fail us as most of the general population has, the throats you cut will eventually be your own - and the era of independent truckers in America will soon be another segment of our economy that is vanishing as fast as the food from our tables.

William Cormier

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I am nothing more than a patriotic American that is doing whatever I can to further the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and am absolutely outraged on how the Bush administration is defying our Congress, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights! Footnote: I write in a style that I believe is appropriate in today’s world where we can’t trust the Mainstream News Media, and rather than concentrating on one article alone, which may or may not receive the exposure and emphasis it should, I prefer...

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William CormierI am nothing more than a patriotic American that is doing whatever I can to further the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and am absolutely outraged on how the Bush administration is defying our Congress, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights! Footnote: I write in a style that I believe is appropriate in today’s world where we can’t trust the Mainstream News Media, and rather than concentrating on one article alone, which may or may not receive the exposure and emphasis it should, I prefer...

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If you agree with this Article, Please help to get it read!

This article was also submitted to BuzzFlash, so far with very positive reader comments. I also submitted it to "Reddit" from my site, and it was quickly brought into obscurity by the Neo-cons that do not want this letter to our truckers to be widely read.

If you agree that this is an issue that we should support, please hit the + button on Reddit so it will stay in the top of the hot-list so it will be widely disseminated by those who do not check Reddit until after they return home from work. We have little time to act - and few can argue that a general strike by the truckers of America would be effective - albeit painful to all of for a couple of weeks until Congress is forced to re-evaluate Nancy Pelosi's traitorous position of "Taking impeachment off the table."

This nation is in dire straits, and everyday it gets worse, and this is the last avenue that I can think of that would actually be effective and could get wide support from the truckers themselves. One subscriber to BuzzFlash stated he was contacting the truckers association to see if they would accept donations for those that do strike - so people can actually subsidize those who really can't afford to take part in a strike. I believe it's an excellent idea, and one that could grow exponentially if you cross-post this Op-Ed wherever you can and offer support to those who may be willing to attempt to save America from plunging itself into another disastrous war.

Thanks to all.

William Cormier

by William Cormier (127 articles, 7 quicklinks, 17 diaries, 307 comments) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 2:24:53 PM

64 year old retired factory worker. Lifetime democrat; now a member of the Ron Paul revolution.
ronheri64 year old retired factory worker. Lifetime democrat; now a member of the Ron Paul revolution.

I Agree 100%

The author of this article is right on. We must do everything and anything to wake up the stoogies in Washington. I have written letters to union officials. local and National leaders, pleading for help. They just don't get it, or seem to care. How much worse can things get? At the rate we're going; I'm starting to see why these Fascists built all those FEMA prisons around the country. This could be much worse the the Great Depression of the 30's. This administration has totally brought America to it's knees. All the major urban areas will start looking like New Orleans after Katrina hit. We need a total Nation-Wide work stoppage by everyone.

by ronheri (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 150 comments) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 6:18:17 PM

I am concerned about bring peace and prosperity to everyone in the world. I am concerned that people with too much power and wealth tend to be oppressive toward those who do not. I think the best policy is a balanced one. Balance comes when opportunity and motivation meet compassion.
im4unityI am concerned about bring peace and prosperity to everyone in the world. I am concerned that people with too much power and wealth tend to be oppressive toward those who do not. I think the best policy is a balanced one. Balance comes when opportunity and motivation meet compassion.

I agree 100% too

Get this info on the CB's of truckers all across this country. It shouldn't take but a couple of weeks of NO TRUCKERS TRUCKING and we'd likely see some REAL WORK being done in the congress.

NOTE: Once again, this administration is lying to us. They're sending out billions and billions of dollars that are supposed to be some kind of incentive to revive the economy.....but how many realize it is BORROW MONEY. So, it ain't real!!! It's just another lousy trick. Who do you think is going to have to eventually pay the "Stimulus Package" back? It sure won't be the rich!

COME ON TRUCKERS. YOU DO US FAVORS EVERY DAY BY GETTING OUR STUFF TO US.

STOP TRUCKING! NOW!

AND SEE HOW LONG IT TAKES TO CREATE A REAL UPRISING AMONG THE VOTERS.

by im4unity (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 52 comments) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 8:33:54 PM

I have worked as Union Electrician in a good part of this land. And the Union Brothers taught me well about how things should work
Michael DeweyI have worked as Union Electrician in a good part of this land. And the Union Brothers taught me well about how things should work

100% too

Though we may yet have heard the truth of the 2003 Blackout.

by Michael Dewey (4 articles, 1 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 186 comments) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 12:45:14 AM

Hater of Nazis above all. Hobbies include activism, military model building, military history, exciting and vital conversation with retired crooks. Retired
John HanksHater of Nazis above all. Hobbies include activism, military model building, military history, exciting and vital conversation with retired crooks. Retired

I like the idea of a strike.

But, there would have to be humanitarian efforts for ordinary people in order to prevent martial law - which the filth would love to impose. It's too bad the truckers couldn't just refuse to haul junk food.

by John Hanks (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1196 comments) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 8:08:02 AM

I am nothing more than a patriotic American that is doing whatever I can to further the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and am absolutely outraged on how the Bush administration is defying our Congress, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights! Footnote: I write in a style that I believe is appropriate in today’s world where we can’t trust the Mainstream News Media, and rather than concentrating on one article alone, which may or may not receive the exposure and emphasis it should, I prefer...

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William CormierI am nothing more than a patriotic American that is doing whatever I can to further the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and am absolutely outraged on how the Bush administration is defying our Congress, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights! Footnote: I write in a style that I believe is appropriate in today’s world where we can’t trust the Mainstream News Media, and rather than concentrating on one article alone, which may or may not receive the exposure and emphasis it should, I prefer...

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Maybe - But think about this!

In France, there have been several strikes by truckers and other groups - and martial law was not implemented. There was just a strike at Grangemouth in central Scotland where a vital oil refinery was shut-down by a strike, and even with the economic ramifications and the petrol shortages that were brought about by that strike - martial law was not implemented there either...

Yes, I know that we are not the UK or France, however, if Bush declares martial law because of a peaceful strike in our own country, he might as well jump on his soapbox and declare that he's the reincarnation of Hitler or Stalin, and our nation would face international condemnation - and the allies we still have would likely disappear faster than the food off our tables.

If he does declare martial law because we are exercising our constitutional rights of peaceful protest, even though we know that somehow the Neo-cons would find a way to interject violence into it, then maybe it's time to jump headlong into the icy waters and see what happens.

I sincerely believe that we are at a "tipping point", and if we don't do something now, there may not be a second chance. By the way, those that are reading this piece, if you agree, please don't forget to hit the “Reddit” button so more people will be drawn to this cause and to Op-Ed News as well. Preaching to the choir is not going to further the cause and we need to cross-post this issue and do our best to get as many people to climb on board as possible.

Thanks,

William Cormier

by William Cormier (127 articles, 7 quicklinks, 17 diaries, 307 comments) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 8:40:09 AM

Bia Winter is an Artist/Writer from Maine, and has been an activist and letter-writer since the 60's. In 2004 she received the Roger Baldwin Award from the Maine American Civil Liberties Union for furthering Democracy after she got a Resolution Against the USA"Patriot"Act passed in her small home town of Mount Vernon, by overwhelming show-of-hands vote at Town Meeting. She continues to Write, Activate and Cartoon for Progressive causes. Her Letters are often seen in the Baltimore Chronicle, as w...

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Bia WinterBia Winter is an Artist/Writer from Maine, and has been an activist and letter-writer since the 60's. In 2004 she received the Roger Baldwin Award from the Maine American Civil Liberties Union for furthering Democracy after she got a Resolution Against the USA"Patriot"Act passed in her small home town of Mount Vernon, by overwhelming show-of-hands vote at Town Meeting. She continues to Write, Activate and Cartoon for Progressive causes. Her Letters are often seen in the Baltimore Chronicle, as w...

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Tipping point

Yes, it's here, and as in sailing, we need to jump to the left, because CENTER just won't do it anymore; our ship of state is going down in its own rightwing whirlpool!

May 1st would be the DAY.

by Bia Winter (3 articles, 0 quicklinks, 5 diaries, 324 comments) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:26:11 AM

I am a college graduate, a loyal patriot of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, a person whose convictions and pessimism drive my thought invoking others to think, and enjoy some politcal debate. I like truth even if it doesn't set you "free" in this US of A any longer. I am a liberal.
I do a bit of painting mostly in Acrylic. I do a bit of poetry writng mostly inspired by tragic thought. I do a ton of reading, mostly online. I speak straightforwardly and don't plan on changing. It's wor...

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shirley reeseI am a college graduate, a loyal patriot of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, a person whose convictions and pessimism drive my thought invoking others to think, and enjoy some politcal debate. I like truth even if it doesn't set you "free" in this US of A any longer. I am a liberal.
I do a bit of painting mostly in Acrylic. I do a bit of poetry writng mostly inspired by tragic thought. I do a ton of reading, mostly online. I speak straightforwardly and don't plan on changing. It's wor...

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I agree, but think

Coming from a long family line of truckers, I believe the truckers can pull this off IF most all of them unite and join in. If anyone can, they can. If they are Independent or Union, there job hopefully would be secure. However, I'm a long thinker and it concerns me that Bush Could bring in his "free trade" illegal truckers and this might siphon your loads right out from under you. That would be such a tragedy so think it through, check it out and then get on the horn, set up a website and a phone number. Organize, Organize and organize. Research the laws and your employment rights and "non" rights.

After that, hopefully you can take those big rigs and hit the road and block roadways, make a statement, and of course, pinch us as well. We can survive somehow but we can figure that out as well.

I will cheer you on. I will be so proud. As a daughter of a trucker that drove for 60 yrs, if alive, he would be supporting you as well. This IS our last chance. Yes, the Uprising has begun.

Oh, and those FEMA camps, to my research and knowledge, those are for all the Medicare and Medicaid recipients. Those are being established through what is known as "Partnership States". All ppl in those camps will be "chipped". In fact, anyone on those programs(like me) will be forced to be Veri-chipped. It's coming soon to a town near you.

I can't believe what has happened to my country.

by shirley reese (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 316 comments) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 12:41:31 AM

I created a website www.votestrike.com for you the voters because whichever party you belong to they have failed you.

The website has ambitious goals of how to end the two party system & the third party myth. Modeled after the fall of the Berlin wall, the Polish overthrow of the communist government & the Phillipines removal of Marcos. All accomplished without firing a shot.

But we do not rely on the failed tactics of the past instead we use the election system & the ve...

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chris riceI created a website www.votestrike.com for you the voters because whichever party you belong to they have failed you.

The website has ambitious goals of how to end the two party system & the third party myth. Modeled after the fall of the Berlin wall, the Polish overthrow of the communist government & the Phillipines removal of Marcos. All accomplished without firing a shot.

But we do not rely on the failed tactics of the past instead we use the election system & the ve...

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Now

HELLO. Talk to Anthony at admin@pledgetoimpeach.org

Longshoremens union & independent truckers are signing up for General Strike USA Sept. 11th, 2008

I realize alot is going on & we may not have 4 more months. Alot of strikes are taking place between now & Sept. 11th. Such as the Gas Strike called for tomorrow- 5/2/08

In a series of protest to bring down the two-party hypocrisy.

I don't see it being effective unless we have wide spread support. So I sink every dime I have into ads, flyers, you name it. I'm sending 200 flyers out a day via snail mail (100 stamps are $40.00) to churches. Because that is where the great civil-rights marches were started. And the Methodist hate war, torure & George Bush. (I didn't know- 'till I started the strike)

If there's enough of us to make a difference, don't let me hold anyone back. But don't be a Custard.

We have a REAL shot at bringing this country to a halt & bringing this administration to justice. But not by ourselves.

So lets get the word out. 4 months may seem like a long ways away but it'll go by quicker than we realize. And if we don't get the word out- how many have been to a truck stop?

PRINT this article & take it to your local union hall, your local truck stop, the burger joint.

Clinton is 60 & hits the campaign trail daily. Doing 2 or 3 rallies a day. There is a reason why they win & we lose. How many of you have put that much into this?

I don't want to offend anyone & my apologies if I have....BUT I'm sick of losing.

by chris rice (59 articles, 39 quicklinks, 15 diaries, 164 comments) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 2:51:14 PM