HonkToImpeach

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According to the polls, a majority of Americans support the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney. But few Americans know there is a nationwide grassroots impeachment movement because the Corporate Media refuses to report on our efforts on orders from Karl Rove.

So what can we do about it? How about making some old-fashioned noise - and breaking new ground in high-tech grassroots organizing! HonkToImpeach is simple:

1. We'll hit busy intersections with signs asking cars to Honk To Impeach Bush - that's the old-fashioned noise-making part
2. We'll also hold signs saying PASSENGERS: TEXT "IMPEACH" to 30644 - that's the new high-tech grassroots organizing, which will allow us to "sign up" all the honkers via text messaging for future organizing
3. We'll post photos and videos of our actions to inspire more activism here:
   http://www.impeachspace.com

Here are the nuts and bolts for organizers:

1. Pick a strategic location that gets a lot of cars and has a stop light - if possible, right in front of your Representative's District Office or a local TV station or newspaper
2. Pick a time that works for you and a friend or two
3. Post the time/place on our events calendar coded "Honk To Impeach"
4. Send the link to your local friends and ask them post a comment if they can join you. Also ask them to send it to their local friends.
5. Bring our two handwritten signs (or posterboard and markers to make signs)
   1. Honk to Impeach Bush!
   2. TEXT "IMPEACH" to 30644
6. Bring a camera (or video camera) to record your activities
7. You need two signs at each corner - if you have extra people and signs you can cover more than one corner
8. Have fun!!

If you're not an organizer but want to participate, visit our events page and type in your zip code to find a HonkToImpeach event near you. Then post a comment telling the organizer you'll be there.

Safety is crucial and we must not cause any accidents involving cars or pedestrians.

1. Break sunscreen and hats
2. Don't bring children or pets - they are too precious, as well as unpredictable and distracting
3. Only wave your signs at cars that are stopped at a red light - don't distract drivers who are moving - turn your signs away from moving cars - turn your signs away when the red light turns green
4. If a pro-Bush driver curses at you, don't get angry - just smile and wave or move away
5. If the police question you, tell them you're exercising your First Amendment right of free expression. If they tell you you're creating a disturbance in that location, ask them where you can stand that will not create a disturbance. You have a right to hold signs in public places so find a local lawyer who is familiar with local ordinances and ask if they will advise you for free (pro bono) if you get hassled by local police

After you're done:

1. Thank everyone who came and ask them if they would do it again, what date/time works best, and what changes to make
2. Collect everyone's email address for future events
3. Upload your photos to your favorite photo site like Flickr.com and upload your videos to Youtube.com
4. Create a new forum topic on Democrats.com to share your experience and link to your photos and videos: http://www.democrats.com/node/add/forum
   Forum: Impeachment - Activism
   Topic: HonkToImpeach
   Content Relevance: Congressional District
5. Email the forum link to everyone who came or wanted to come
6. Schedule your next outing at http://democrats.com/events