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August 5, 2008 at 07:13:04

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Updates for Truckers Shut-down

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The reason for this shutdown is not to hurt this country in any way shape or form. But is in fact a peaceful method of sending a message to Washington, D.C. That we do indeed need help & our industry is the backbone of life in America as we know it.

The why of it covers issues that you & I as truckers, both O/Os & Co. drivers face on a daily basis. These problems range from excessivly long hours, separation from family, substandard pay, inadequate benefits, increased living costs and the failure of any one to address those issues.

"The government is going to have to realize we are doing everything we can. The government is going to have either put refiners online, negotiate some more with OPEC, or give us a tax break," Chris Rice explains.

"Our federal government is subsidizing railroads, airlines, banks and farmers," he said. "Meanwhile, we're being taxed to death."

Then you have the Energy Crisis. Dick Cheney has set the Energy policy in this country for the last 7 plus year, he needs to be held accountable!

Who's Responsible?

LIE: Bush promised to fund research on hydrogen-powered cars so that we will be "less dependent on foreign sources of energy" and "improve the environment."

FACT: The Bush administration has "been working quietly to ensure that the system used to produce hydrogen will be fossil fuel dependent – and as potential dirty – as the one that fuels today's SUV's." Up to 90% of all hydrogen will come from oil, nature gas and other fossil fuels. Bush also is paying for this program by stripping funding for programs that help automakers develop high-mileage cars and other energy conservation programs. (Daily Mis-Lead 04.28.04)

LIE: I'm a big proponent of clean coal technology to make sure we can use coal in a clean way. (2nd Debate)

FACT: In 2000, Bush promised he would increase jobs and spend $2BB over 10 years on clean coal technologies. Bush abandoned this pledge and his FY05 budget substantially cuts funds for basic coal research (30%) and the Clean Coal Power Initiative (70%). (The Herald Dispatch 10/3/00, Department of Energy Budget Request FY2002-2005).

The when of it, is when we as an industry send a Strong message to the otherwise FOOLS in Washington, D.C. that "enough is enough".

We Will Be Heard.

I and thousands of you have been telling people for years now, that a change needed to take place. I have received more than a thousand e-mails from truckers who wrote to let me know they are ready to go on strike now.

Well, here's your chance to Stand Up for Yourself & let The World know We will Stand Strong. "One for all and all for one".

I would like to go one step further and have everyone in the country strike. We are the strongest nation on earth, yet our infrastructure is failing.Our economy is terrible. Housing sector is depreciating. Unemployment is high. Banks want bailed out (with taxpayer money). Food, utilities, fuel all higher, still no-one does anything. I wonder how long it would take for industry and government to realize that the people are the greatest asset?

Truckers Plan Strike September 2nd, 11th and 12th 2008.

"The date for the shutdown is September 2nd, 11th and 12th .... nationwide, get the word out ... tell every driver you know and then some ... talk about it in the truck stops, yell it out on the radio ... e-mail everyone that has an e-mail address," the driver said.

"This strike is world wide now, not only are we striking but drivers from other countires are doing it as well, as we are all striking for the same reasons. We are already backed into a corner, and we have ran (sic) out of options," added Gator 714.

TRUCKERS SHUTDOWN SIGN UP HERE

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Live in Northern California, with my husband Mark and two cats. Retired activist, the world is now in your hands so go on -- get some things changed!!
Carol SterrittLive in Northern California, with my husband Mark and two cats. Retired activist, the world is now in your hands so go on -- get some things changed!!

How obvious must it be that things in this Banana Republic

Do not work any more.

Pelosi says that "impeachment is off the table" while her friend Di Feinstein collects mucho dinero through her husband's Iraqi contracts (Hundreds of millions of dollars - and gotten through Feinstein's voting on certain bills.)

This used to be conflict of interest, but no one on either side of the aisle says anything. Is it possible Feinstein gets these goodies in part to help ensure complicity from the Speaker? We are no different than the nation of Bolivia, wherein Big Bucks bought off the Senators so that Bechtel could privatize that nation's drinking water. (The nation got their water back but people had to die in the streets to get it back!)

The truckers need to shut this country down. No one else seems interested in doing it, and both McCain and Obama will be business as usual.

by Carol Sterritt (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 6 comments) on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 1:14:14 PM

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

The website has the ambitious goal of ending the two party system & the third party myth. Modeled after the fall of the Berlin wall, the Polish overthrow of the communist government, and the Phillipine removal of Marcos. All of this was accomplished without firing a shot.

About the author: I'm uneducated, my opinion means nothing but I know that I'm a...

to see more of bio, click on member name
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 the ambitious goal of ending the two party system & the third party myth. Modeled after the fall of the Berlin wall, the Polish overthrow of the communist government, and the Phillipine removal of Marcos. All of this was accomplished without firing a shot.

About the author: I'm uneducated, my opinion means nothing but I know that I'm a...

to see more of bio, click on member name

Thank YOU for your support

The ONLY way to stop those who would bleed our nation dry, dismantle our constitution, and dissolve our national sovereignty is to say
I will not work for you, buy from you, fight for you, or die for you, until the criminals are gone from the halls of our government.

by chris rice (77 articles, 61 quicklinks, 23 diaries, 202 comments) on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 1:20:15 PM

A progressive ex-big city girl writing about her post-corporate American life in the Appalachian mountains. Progressive prospective on living and politics from off the corporate ladder.
kgongreA progressive ex-big city girl writing about her post-corporate American life in the Appalachian mountains. Progressive prospective on living and politics from off the corporate ladder.

Clean Coal Technologies

Wouldn't it be nice if our economy didn't have to be on welfare? There is nothing right about having major industries on government meal tickets. Funny how the ceo's of said industries on government welfare seem to be doing alright.

Clean Coal Technology? Taking down entire mountains is anything but clean.

For those in other parts of the nation/world who may not have heard, the coal companies are sytematically destroying the Appalachian mountains one at a time and while they take down these mountains from the top equitable gas is "fracking" or breaking up the earth underneath them to extract methane gasses. When they come for my mountain it ain't going to be pretty.

Good luck with your action.

A World Of Progress

Life On The Creek

by kgongre (19 articles, 0 quicklinks, 22 diaries, 28 comments) on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 1:45:58 PM

Thanks for all of your support, SUPPORT OUR TRUCKERS

"For those in other parts of the nation/world who may not have heard, the coal companies are sytematically destroying the Appalachian mountains..."

You won't hear either presidential candidate bring this up. Should we allow greedy corporations to destroy our world? Are we mice or are we men?

The strike will NOT hurt the country. It is in fact a response to those who are hurting this country! CEOs with their hands out looking at the national debt as the goose that laid the golden egg! Politicians who will stand up and fight for their corporate sponsors but when it comes to you or me...forgetaboutit. You can't fight City Hall. So SHUT IT DOWN!!!

by chris rice (77 articles, 61 quicklinks, 23 diaries, 202 comments) on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 2:00:21 PM

AZ entered the working world in 1980 after college, and shortly thereafter got married. She made many career changes, had no children, divorced and remarried, produced a child and divorced again. During this time she also became employed in the construction industry. Starting out as an accounting clerk and fill-in salesperson she eventually became a division manager in a corporation. The corporate atmosphere was not to her liking so she settled into a career as an estimator and project manage...

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Angela ZayakAZ entered the working world in 1980 after college, and shortly thereafter got married. She made many career changes, had no children, divorced and remarried, produced a child and divorced again. During this time she also became employed in the construction industry. Starting out as an accounting clerk and fill-in salesperson she eventually became a division manager in a corporation. The corporate atmosphere was not to her liking so she settled into a career as an estimator and project manage...

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fighting fire with fire

A peaceful populist movement needs the impact of financial repercussions to be successful. We must speak their language and hit the crooks in the pocket. Complete nationwide participation is required as well as a total 100% shut down of all commerce for an extended period of time. A little stocking up and preparedness prior to the event wouldn't hurt. Of course getting people not to go to work and not to send their kids to school is the toughest part of getting participation and making an impact. There is a fear of job loss that needs to be reasoned with and overcome or else the protest simply will not have the power to send the message. Thanks Chris for putting out the dates. I know some folks who will gladly spread the word and participate as well.

by Angela Zayak (6 articles, 0 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 34 comments) on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 5:41:59 PM