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Old 09-18-2013, 09:45   #1
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Thumbs up Truckers Threaten to Shut Down DC for 3 Days

http://beforeitsnews.com/protests-de...t-2451626.html


A group of truckers are reportedly planning to shut Washington, D.C. down for three days straight starting on Oct. 11 to protest the “corruption against the Constitution.”

The “Truckers To Shut Down America” Facebook page has more than 16,000 likes, though it is unclear how many truckers actually intend on taking part in the disruptive protest.

“The American people are sick and tired of the corruption that is destroying America! We therefore declare a GENERAL STRIKE on the weekend of October 11-13, 2013! Truck drivers will not haul freight! Americans can strike in solidarity with truck drivers!” the group’s description reads.

In a YouTube video uploaded by user “Kevin Allan” and linked on the “Truckers To Shut Down America” Facebook page, the event is labeled as a general “strike” by the American people against the federal government and its “bulls**t.”

The narrator in the video says he has received word from others that “truckers are organizing and are going to shut down D.C.” Watch the video below (Warning: Some strong language):

It is too early to tell if the “strike” will be successful, but “shutting down” the nation’s capitol would certainly have a huge impact whether you agree or disagree with the tactic.

The Facebook page provides some additional information on the motive behind the action, which ranges from Obamacare to the IRS scandal to Benghazi:

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Old 09-18-2013, 10:05   #2
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Old 10-10-2013, 18:09   #3
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Those of you on FB, can follow these guys on their page.

https://www.facebook.com/ridefortheconstitution
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Old 10-10-2013, 18:41   #4
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Those of you on FB, can follow these guys on their page.

https://www.facebook.com/ridefortheconstitution
Just about every state had a Trucker match on DC FB page. There is even a Canadian Truckers 2 DC.

One FB page I was on had pictures of Truckers leaving and prole on the side of the intestate with signs of support.

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Old 10-10-2013, 19:00   #5
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The support these guys are getting is incredible.
There are shops/store/restaurants posting, "If you're traveling through "such and such" a place, stop by this store/shop/restaurant for a free meal/drink/coffee etc.

MtnGoat .... As you said, "Freakin' Awesome !!!!!"
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I don't know how accurate this website is, but if it is true, it shows how much power they think they have. I just wonder how far they will push until America starts to push back.

Sources within the Department of Transportation have revealed that their plan to use National Guard resources to close federally funded Interstate Route 495, circling the nation’s capital, have been approved by unknown White House officials and will be implemented on Friday morning, October 11, in order to thwart the three day Trucker slowdown announced on the Capitol Beltway starting that date, using the federal government shutdown as justification..

http://freedomleadershipconference.o...tway-tomorrow/
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Old 10-10-2013, 22:41   #7
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I don't know how accurate this website is, but if it is true, it shows how much power they think they have. I just wonder how far they will push until America starts to push back.

Sources within the Department of Transportation have revealed that their plan to use National Guard resources to close federally funded Interstate Route 495, circling the nation’s capital, have been approved by unknown White House officials and will be implemented on Friday morning, October 11, in order to thwart the three day Trucker slowdown announced on the Capitol Beltway starting that date, using the federal government shutdown as justification..

http://freedomleadershipconference.o...tway-tomorrow/
I've been seeing this floating around FB and twitter, and I saw this on the Trucker's FB page.

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Retraction from Paul Joseph Watson is as follows:[10/10/13 Demonstrators under the banner of Truckers Ride for the Constitution will arrive in DC tomorrow morning to snarl traffic as part of “a shot across the bow that will ripple across all branches of government.” 10,000 truckers are expected to continually circle the Beltway for three days, taking up two lanes and keeping a third clear to allow access for emergency vehicles.
The group said speculation that the National Guard would block the Beltway was inaccurate, stating, “The Virginia State Police are working closely with our organization and have assured us that no such orders to the National Guard exist.”
Guess we'll see if this is true or not come the morning.
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Old 10-11-2013, 02:49   #8
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Sources within the Department of Transportation have revealed that their plan to use National Guard resources to close federally funded Interstate Route 495, circling the nation’s capital, have been approved by unknown White House officials and will be implemented on Friday morning, October 11, in order to thwart the three day Trucker slowdown announced on the Capitol Beltway starting that date, using the federal government shutdown as justification.
So they'll close the beltway to keep the beltway from closing?
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:32   #9
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This could be a hell of a thing if enough truckers participate. That industry is a huge part of the American economy.


From Trucking Industry Facts 2010:

• In tonnage, trucks carried 68.8% of all freight – 10.2 billion tons in 2008.

• In 2007, trucks hauled over $8.3 trillion worth of merchandise.


http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us
Wonder if they take F150's?
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Old 09-18-2013, 21:47   #10
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Maybe UPS will contribute to the slowdown.
The new contract is still in limbo (previous contract expired July 31).
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Old 09-19-2013, 00:32   #11
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Ha... now that the date is published, the politicians will simply spend taxpayer money to leave town that weekend...
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Old 09-19-2013, 05:52   #12
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Ha... now that the date is published, the politicians will simply spend taxpayer money to leave town that weekend...
Valid point.

It won't be covered by lamestreamers anyway, unless there's no alternative.

Like the bikers who tainted the muslim march.
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Old 09-19-2013, 17:09   #13
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Where's C.W. McCall when you need him?
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