First Official "Name the March" Thread

[FreeTraveler]

I'll put up a few names for starters in a poll. Feel free to suggest others. Please explain your choice to help others make up their minds as well.

Here's what we've got so far:

Commandeer the Constitution
Free America
Freedom March
Freedom Reclamation Waltz of 2008
Let Freedom Ring March
Liberty Rally
March for Freedom
March Towards Freedom
Obey the Constitution
Patriot March
Rally for Liberty
Rally for the Constitution
Restore America March
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save the Constitution
Save Our Country
Stand and Unite
To Form a More Perfect Union
We Are America
We The People March

[yongrel]

Tim

[WilliamC]

Rally for the Constitution

[constitutional]

I'll put up a few names for starters in a poll. Feel free to suggest others. Please explain your choice to help others make up their minds as well.

Enough with this Constitution BS. We are going to be there to show support for RP to the GOP, not some B.S. constitution restoration that both party offer.

Look at the poll, it's stupid with half of the options Constitution in it.

[tommyzDad]

Restore the Republic
Free America

[WilliamC]

Enough with this Constitution BS. We are going to be there to show support for RP to the GOP, not some B.S. constitution restoration that both party offer.

Look at the poll, it's stupid with half of the options Constitution in it.

Yes but if the rally is for Ron Paul then it will be marginalized (even more so) by the MSM.

I would prefer to have the MSM in a position of marginalizing the Constitution instead.

[Freedom]

Liberty Rally

or

Rally for Liberty

[FreeTraveler]

Enough with this Constitution BS. We are going to be there to show support for RP to the GOP, not some B.S. constitution restoration that both party offer.

Look at the poll, it's stupid with half of the options Constitution in it.

Do you want a few thousand people there, or hundreds of thousands, with Dr. Ron Paul as the Speaker? The bigger the crowd, the more impact.

We should invite NORML, the GOA, Anti-war groups, ANYBODY who is ready to see this country return to the rule of law. Dr. Paul doesn't need to preach to the choir, we're all already sold!

[Jaykzo]

Freedom March

Can't get more simple than that.

[JK/SEA]

We The People

[jumpyg1258]

March Towards Freedom
Let Freedom Ring March
We The People March
To Form a More Perfect Union March

[Paulitical Correctness]

Commandeer the Constitution!

Freedom Reclamation Waltz of 2008

The Ron Paul marching brigade for the advancement of liberty, freedom, peace, & prosperity

:eek:

[FreeTraveler]

We've got 15 already. Any support for any of the "other fill-ins" that have been proposed?

[slantedview]

"March for Freedom"

[FreeTraveler]

Here's what we've got so far:

Commandeer the Constitution
Free America
Freedom March
Freedom Reclamation Waltz of 2008
Let Freedom Ring March
Liberty Rally
March for Freedom
March Towards Freedom
Obey the Constitution
Rally for Liberty
Rally for the Constitution
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save the Constitution
Save Our Country
To Form a More Perfect Union
We The People

[Agent CSL]

Save Our Country or Revolution March.

I also like We The People March.

[foxx]

Patriot March

for the future Patriot Party

[constitutional]

Do you want a few thousand people there, or hundreds of thousands, with Dr. Ron Paul as the Speaker? The bigger the crowd, the more impact.

We should invite NORML, the GOA, Anti-war groups, ANYBODY who is ready to see this country return to the rule of law. Dr. Paul doesn't need to preach to the choir, we're all already sold!

Yes I like the idea.

[Jim_Karr]

Should we practice or 2nd ammendment during this march and bring our arms for show? LMAO

[constitutional]

Should we practice or 2nd ammendment during this march and bring our arms for show? LMAO

Don't be surprise if you see these guys.

http://www.prisonplanet.com/images/november2005/291105police.jpg

[phree]

The "Mad as hell march".

[A Ron Paul Rebel]

Do you want a few thousand people there, or hundreds of thousands, with Dr. Ron Paul as the Speaker? The bigger the crowd, the more impact.

We should invite NORML, the GOA, Anti-war groups, ANYBODY who is ready to see this country return to the rule of law. Dr. Paul doesn't need to preach to the choir, we're all already sold!

+101

Keep the titles coming... The naming and the framing will make
the difference between 5,000 and 100,000+

We want something that appeals to the mass... pro freedom,
pro liberty, a little anti-estab (maybe), standing tall, taking back,
now is the time, we unite...

I do NOT think that it should be a RP theme. I may catch some flak
for saying that's OK. It's time we take our strategy to the next level.

The one that I like most so far is:

Freedom March

Can't get more simple than that.

I'd make it 'Freedom March '08'

How about...

Stand and Unite

(We're working on the site right now and it wasn't intended
for the 'march on Washington'. ...Now I'm thinking all types
of possibilities!

[FortWorth38]

WE ARE AMERICA

[nc4rp]

"Restore America March" ?

[fedup100]

Ron Paul called for this march, it should be named after him.

[Jaykzo]

A title that everyone can understand and relate to is a MUST.

Save Our Country would fit that mold. I know it's not catchy, but no one would be confused as to why were marching to DC.

The image I'm getting is the idea of us taking back our country. Our government is obviously not interested in adressing our most important issues, so we have do rise up and make sure they do. How can we fit that concept into 3 or 4 words?

We Are America

The People's Voice

We The People (mentioned earlier)

Take Back Our Country

[FreeTraveler]

Here's the latest update. Can we start picking a few favorites to carry on to the next round?

Commandeer the Constitution
Free America
Freedom March
Freedom Reclamation Waltz of 2008
Let Freedom Ring March
Liberty Rally
March for Freedom
March Towards Freedom
Obey the Constitution
Patriot March
Rally for Liberty
Rally for the Constitution
Restore America March
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save the Constitution
Save Our Country
Stand and Unite
To Form a More Perfect Union
We Are America
We The People March

[Jaykzo]

Ron Paul called for this march, it should be named after him.

I disagree.

We're not marching to get Ron Paul elected or to get people to respect him. At least I won't be.

I'll be marching to let the morons at DC know that I won't sit by and pay them to not do their job, to break their oath of office, and to ignore the most important issues that may have ever faced our nation in exchange for getting re-elected. I'll be marching to let them know that there is a great number of angry, informed people out there that are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that their country doesn't go down the toilet due to the irresponsibility of politicians.

I'm sure we could find many more Americans that would be willing to march for the above than just march for some guy named Ron Paul.

[RonRules]

We The People March

[bluefish]

How about the "Don't Taze Me Bro" march?

[Worthyone]

Ron Paul's Freedom March

[FreeTraveler]

How about the "Don't Taze Me Bro" march?

That's absolutely my favorite so far, but I don't think it would fly with the over-30 crowd. :D

[Paulitical Correctness]

The "This Country is FUBAR" March

:mad:

[A Ron Paul Rebel]

Ron Paul called for this march, it should be named after him.

I disagree 100% and know that Dr. Paul would also.
It's NOT about him, it's about the message, period!!!
Give it a name that mass unite thousands from all
over the country.

Hunter

p.s. I even think that Dr. Paul should be a surprise
guest speaker.

[RoyalShock]

The more I think about it, the more I like "We The People March".

Another variant could be "For The People March".

[ronpaulhawaii]

The "Mad as hell march".

LOL


Ron Paul called for this march, it should be named after him.

Disagree completely. It is the messege, not the man...

Liberty Rally

We, The People Rally

[Gimme Some Truth]

I like:

Freedom March
March for Freedom
Patriot March
Liberty Rally
Restore the Constitution
We Are America
We The People March (probably my fave)

I dont think it should be named after Ron , for 2 reasons:

1. Its the message, not the man

2. We would do well to more generalize the event to encourage those that dont outright support Ron , but are sick of the lack of respect being shown for the constitution, to join in. They may even be swayed towards Ron from the event .

I just hope the 911 truthers and Alex Jones dont co-opt the event. Am I being paranoid? or is it a valid concern? hmmmm..


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[Paulitical Correctness]

I think if 'We The People' was an option, it'd get the most votes.

Seems to be a favorite. ( Mine as well ).

Winner! :)

[N13]

Freedom March

Rally for Freedom

[nc4rp]

I disagree 100% and know that Dr. Paul would also.
It's NOT about him, it's about the message, period!!!
Give it a name that mass unite thousands from all
over the country.

Hunter

p.s. I even think that Dr. Paul should be a surprise
guest speaker.



What about including Ron Paul in the name - "the Ron Paul Freedom March"

or
"the Ron Paul for President March"

[raystone]

Patriot March or Patriot Rally

[ike]

Liberty Rally
or
Liberty March

This seems popular, you should add it to the poll.

[FreeTraveler]

My favorite out of all of these is still "Restore the Constitution". Here's why.

We need to make this about more than Dr. Paul, and we need to be explicit about the purpose.

Millions of people who have never heard of Dr. Paul are upset by some Constitutional breach. Imagine bringing the GOA, the ACLU, the Anti-War protesters, the Income Tax protesters, and hundreds of other groups together under a SINGLE unifying message. That message is clear:

"Restore the Constitution"

[ike]

I disagree 100% and know that Dr. Paul would also.
It's NOT about him, it's about the message, period!!!
Give it a name that mass unite thousands from all
over the country.

Quoted for truth.

We can bring people together who aren't even necessarily Ron Paul supporters, advancing the idea of limited government and personal liberty.

[Paulitical Correctness]

The "Not Yet Begun To Fight" March

(:

[Gimme Some Truth]

My favorite out of all of these is still "Restore the Constitution". Here's why.

We need to make this about more than Dr. Paul, and we need to be explicit about the purpose.

Millions of people who have never heard of Dr. Paul are upset by some Constitutional breach. Imagine bringing the GOA, the ACLU, the Anti-War protesters, the Income Tax protesters, and hundreds of other groups together under a SINGLE unifying message. That message is clear:

"Restore the Constitution"

I think you are right. "We ,the People March" is a great name but it is abit vague compared to "Restore the Constitution March" as it states the purpose in its title

.

[lisajames96]

I like "Save Our Country". Most people will ask, "save it from what?". Then the education can begin.

[Penners]

Constitution Revolution

[FreeTraveler]

Okay, here's what we've got so far. Can we narrow this down to 10 or less for another poll? I bolded my favorites. Somebody else can step up and make poll number two, no reason for me to hog the process. :)

Commandeer the Constitution
Free America
Freedom March
Freedom Reclamation Waltz of 2008
Let Freedom Ring March
Liberty Rally
March for Freedom
March Towards Freedom
Obey the Constitution
Patriot March
Rally for Liberty
Rally for the Constitution
Restore America March
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save the Constitution
Save Our Country
Stand and Unite
To Form a More Perfect Union
We Are America
We The People March

[WilliamC]

Don't be surprise if you see these guys.

http://www.prisonplanet.com/images/november2005/291105police.jpg

Looks like a job for Hucks Army :)

[zebov]

Another vote for "We the People"

[Publius Freeman]

This march is all about saving our Country, and nothing less...

I'd call it the March for America!

(Rally for America! also works)


RP2008!

[The Lantern]

I think if 'We The People' was an option, it'd get the most votes.

Seems to be a favorite. ( Mine as well ).

Winner! :)

I do not think that We The People should be used. There are several groups with that name and it might lead to confustion. We need to use something generic.

[michaelwise]

Suggestion;

Return My Constitution Rally

[A Ron Paul Rebel]

Constitution Revolution

A good late comer.

[Paulitical Correctness]

I do not think that We The People should be used. There are several groups with that name and it might lead to confustion. We need to use something generic.

Well, among our options it's my favorite ( and seems to be others' as well ).

Brainstorm, because I agree. There's room for improvement. :eek:

[Truth Warrior]

Freedom Rally

[JS4Pat]

The CONSTITUTION R[EVOL]UTION

[ike]

I'm pretty much in favor of marching into the National Archives and taking the Constitution, since no one else seems to care about it. </tongue in cheek>

[FreeTraveler]

The CONSTITUTION R[EVOL]UTION

The "R" word is a little hard for some people to rally behind.

How about "The Constitution Restitution?"

[prlgrl]

Freedom is Popular

[Ex Post Facto]

I like We the People March. This says anyone can join us. It also speaks to the words of the constitution.

[BuddyRey]

From a strategic point of view, we're likely to get a lot more media attention if we don't put the name "Ron Paul", or the word "Constitution" in the name of the march. However, it might be worth doing so anyway to make a point. I can't decide.

[maeqFREEDOMfree]

i'm sorry to vote other without any idea of what the title should be but i think it needs to be broad enough to get other activist groups involved, be it the pro-gun, pro-constitution, anti-war, or anyone else.

i like Liberty Rally name, but not sure if it's powerful enough to draw the attention of the masses.
is there already something called the freedom festival?

[The Lantern]

Brainstorm, because I agree. There's room for improvement. :eek:

The American Dream Rally
Restoring the American Dream
Freedom is Fun
Life, Liberty, and Happiness March

Maybe instead of advertising a March or Rally, we could have a Celebration. A Celebration will denote a positive while March or Rally will be viewed as negative by some people. We could celebrate all the things that bring us together as a nation. Freedom, liberty, the heritage of our founding fathers. How about something like The American Celebration or Celebrate America!

Anyway, just some thoughts.

[tropicangela]

I like a lot of them... this is hard.

We the People March for Ron Paul

The RP Revolution is already well known, so either that or maybe The People's Revolution for Ron Paul.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution

A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, "a turnaround") is a significant change that usually occurs in a short period of time.

[NoPants]

March for America

I like that!

[michaelwise]

I Love My US Constitution Rally

[jrich4rpaul]

Apparently not everyone listened to Ron Paul's video. This is a march to show Ron Paul's support, not celebrate the Constitution day!

[kill the banks]

take back congress is an issue ... the people vs the elite agenda needs to be apparent to the root cause of evil against the people ... freedom or fascism as the choice ... champion of the constitution theme ... restore the limited govt republic and the republican party as a side issue at convention ... stop being manipulated !

... "a nation of sheep" rEVOLution rally ...
{ 'a march on washington' } sub title

or liberty rEVOLution rally

or simply "the rEVOLution rally " {~ a march on washington}
kill the banks

[teshuah]

I like Freedom March, maybe with a sub-header about the Constitution and Ron Paul

[cpaulwin]

Here's what we've got so far:

Commandeer the Constitution
Free America
Freedom March
Freedom Reclamation Waltz of 2008
Let Freedom Ring March
Liberty Rally
March for Freedom
March Towards Freedom
Obey the Constitution
Rally for Liberty
Rally for the Constitution
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save the Constitution
Save Our Country
To Form a More Perfect Union
We The People



What about Ron Paul Revolution Rally?

[davidhperry]

"We The People March" looks like the best to me.

[boondoggle]

Legalize the Constitution

. . . "Ron Paul Revolution! Legalize the Constitution!"

. . . I always liked that chant.

. . . I wonder what it'd sound like with over 50,000 people saying it at once. Crazy.

[Paul Revered]

State of the Union Redress.

Ron Paul delivers.

[JK/SEA]

WE THE PEOPLE.

Drop the 'MARCH' at the end.

Makes it appear more 'Constitutional' that way. BIG BIG letters...huge . Maybe have some art work done depicting some of the framers next to it.

[eok321]

Freedom Rally+1...because the international ron paul supporters can join in that whereas somethin like march for america would tend to exclude ron pauls international support- by the way im seriously considering coming over from ireland for this thing.

[MarcMadness]

The Revolution March

I know it's not all about about Paul but its still needs to be associated with this particular movement. He even said 'we need to see our numbers' or something to that effect.

[bluefish]

Patriots Unite 2008

[beachmaster]

The "I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore" March.

[A Ron Paul Rebel]

Legalize the Constitution

. . . "Ron Paul Revolution! Legalize the Constitution!"

. . . I always liked that chant.

. . . I wonder what it'd sound like with over 50,000 people saying it at once. Crazy.

but WAIT until we get there to share that with them ;)

[wgadget]

Ron Paul Patriot March

[Libertytree]

Here's my 2¢.....

I wanted to think a little out of the box and think that the word "march" is a little wore out, why not call it what it is, a protest of what we see and know is wrong. I mean, I think we are all pissed off and so are many thousands/millions more, why try to hide that?

Here's my suggestion:

The name of the event, (fill in the blank) my idea's are, The American Patriots Protest, Patriots Protest, I'm Pissed Off Protest, I want my Constitution Back Protest etc....

I would also have..

1. Replica's of the Constitution, Bill of Rights and The Declaration of Independence.

2. Notebooks or thousands of pieces of parchment paper signed with everyones signature who attends. Also names of people from your area/precinct that can't attend, signed before the protest.


3. I would label this list of signatures as an "An Article of Rights and Grievances", addressing exactly what we are there against. I think there are some online variations or we could collectively write our own?

Delivered to the either the President, Congress or Senate, or all the above. Delivered in some type of dramatic fashion (teapot style) to the intended receiver. Anyone who wants to dress up in 1700 style costumes is encouraged.

RP told us to think....what do you all think?

[weslinder]

"The Million Patriot March"

or "Liberty Rally"

[Libertytree]

Encourage everyone of like mind with varying interests to bring RP signs, POW/MIA signs, Pro life etc....etc...

Combine the subsets, lets bring all of us under one big umbrella.

[Sandman]

here's a couple

"The Constitutional March"
:The Revolutionary Rally"

[acptulsa]

The Patriots' Rally Against the Giants

Think about it...

[jake]

March for America

[beachmaster]

What's wrong with "Ron Paul R3VOLution March".

This is all about the Ron Paul R3VOLution ain't it?

That's what I just voted for in the poll. It's right.

[KurtBirk]

WE THE PEOPLE.

Drop the 'MARCH' at the end.

Makes it appear more 'Constitutional' that way. BIG BIG letters...huge . Maybe have some art work done depicting some of the framers next to it.

WE THE PEOPLE . . .

. . . says it all. :)

[Libertytree]

We The People Protest!!!

[BarryDonegan]

The March Heard Round The World.

[FreeTraveler]

The March Heard Round The World.

That'll be the headlines the next day. :)

[jcparsons]

To show the Revolutionary ties It should be name (THE BATTLE OF CAPITAL HILL) after the Battle of bunker hill in the Revolution!

[Steve_New_Jersey]

The name is everything. Just look at the Fed. Let the RP staff who have time doing this in the pros input on this. Again the name is EVERYTHING.

[theczar1776]

To show the Revolutionary ties It should be name (THE BATTLE OF CAPITAL HILL) after the Battle of bunker hill in the Revolution!

i like that one!

[prlgrl]

The March Heard Round The World.

Nice!

[austin356]

Ron Paul called for this march, it should be named after him.



quite simply, no.


A Ron Paul march might get a few thousand. A freedom march (which Dr. Paul speaks at) might get a few hundred thousand.

[tropicangela]

Hope for America

I like We The People & Hope For America

[Austin]

The word "Freedom" doesn't have as much meaning to the general population anymore. For that reason, I think 'We The People March' would have more of impact, and the title focusing on Constitution, the centerpoint of Paul's platform is a good idea.

[Revolution9]

Don't be surprise if you see these guys.

http://www.prisonplanet.com/images/november2005/291105police.jpg

A couple of beefhead bootlickers in the latest Head Honcho toyz regalia. Catch me if ya can slowpokes..heh

Best
Randy

[ladyliberty]

The Ron Paul Constitutional Convention on the day of the ORIGINAL Constitional Convention !! May 25th!

[stargazer]

We The People!!!


It is so basic yet so powerful.
It does not exclude or marginalize anyone other than the powers that be.
It is a statement that others not connected to the Ron Paul base can understand.
It is the core of everything that the Paul campaign is fighting for.
Dare the MSM try to skew the meaning, it would only be to their disservice.
For you may disagree with Paul but you can't disagree with the message.

[Revolution9]

A good late comer.

Constituton Revolution. I like that.. It scales back nothing to remain sweetness to some fools ear to lure them with a song. It has zing, pep, pizzazz, and lurking power.

This is a R3volution to restore The Constitution.

Best
Randy

[Revolution9]

The "R" word is a little hard for some people to rally behind.

How about "The Constitution Restitution?"

Why do you say that? This is what it is.. No sugar coating needed or I wouldn't be here. The Beast needs to know what is hitting it.

best
Randy

[fedup100]

The word "Freedom" doesn't have as much meaning to the general population anymore. For that reason, I think 'We The People March' would have more of impact, and the title focusing on Constitution, the centerpoint of Paul's platform is a good idea.

"We The People" has been used by various tax protest groups for years........I wouldn't chance it. it needs to be something completely fresh and new.

[Revolution9]

Apparently not everyone listened to Ron Paul's video. This is a march to show Ron Paul's support, not celebrate the Constitution day!

That is what I heard too. I was gonna start jacking but I would let it play out more. This s RP's rally to show the strength of the Remnant ... as he said.

Howzabout "The gathering Together Of The Remnant" Most of the other ones suck so far and could be a commie ral;ly or a civil rights rally or a jingoistic flag wavers rally. This is an RP rally. We can let NORML and whomever speak but they will demand to help organise and then the cointelpro comes in. This is our event and it should NOT BE CO-OPTED.

Best Regards
Randy

[fedup100]

The "I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore" March.

I like this one

[austin4paul]

I have proposed the name "Something Big"

But we need to do this NOW, not next summer. There is already a huge rally scheduled for Dr. Paul on February 23rd. We have time to organize and promote this if we start now. Here are more details.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=119387

I have just reserved the domain name www.itssomethingbig.com. Let' make this happen

[FreeTraveler]

Why do you say that? This is what it is.. No sugar coating needed or I wouldn't be here. The Beast needs to know what is hitting it.

best
Randy

Nice words, but we want NORML, ACLU, Anti-War, Downsize DC, Cato, ANY fellow travelers who believe the Constitution is worth Restoring, even if THEY are not yet convinced it's time for a Revolution.

Think MAINSTREAM to get the LARGEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE for Dr. Paul to speak before.

[Revolution9]

I like this one

I liked it too. It's effing true and truth cuts to the bone.

Best
Randy

[fedup100]

"Don't Tread On Me"
March for freedom


This should be the name, the flag and the mantra of this movement and the March.

http://www.foundingfathers.info/stories/gadsden.html

Gadsden Don't Tread on Me flag
[The Gadsden flag:
Don't Tread on Me]


Don't Tread on Me

The Fourth of July never fails to reinspire my patriotism and sense of community with my fellow Americans, even when those fellow Americans are a mob of drunken cretins and teenagers trying to get out of downtown Chicago at 11pm.

I like seeing all the American flags. I do have my complaints about the American government, especially about how intimately the Washington D.C. politicians feel they should be involved in the daily lives of their subjects, I mean, citizens. But the flag isn't just a symbol of the American government. It's a symbol of shared American values -- especially our highest common value: freedom.

When it comes to symbolizing freedom and the spirit of '76, I do think there's a better American flag. With all due respect to the stars and stripes, I prefer the yellow Gadsden flag with the coiled rattlesnake and the defiant Don't Tread on Me motto.

The meaning of Old Glory can get mixed up with the rights and wrongs of the perpetually new-and-improved government. The meaning of "Don't Tread on Me" is unmistakable.

There's also an interesting history behind this flag. And it's intertwined with one of American history's most interesting personalities, Ben Franklin.


American unity

Benjamin Franklin is famous for his sense of humor. In 1751, he wrote a satirical commentary in his Pennsylvania Gazette suggesting that as a way to thank the Brits for their policy of sending convicted felons to America, American colonists should send rattlesnakes to England.

Three years later, in 1754, he used a snake to illustrate another point. This time not so humorous.

Franklin sketched, carved, and published the first known political cartoon in an American newspaper. It was the image of a snake cut into eight sections. The sections represented the individual colonies and the curves of the snake suggested the coastline. New England was combined into one section as the head of the snake. South Carolina was at the tail. Beneath the snake were the ominous words "Join, or Die."

Franklin's Join or Die snake woodcut


[B]This had nothing to do with independence from Britain. It was a plea for unity in defending the colonies during the French and Indian War. It played off a common superstition of the time: a snake that had been cut into pieces could come back to life if you joined the sections together before sunset.

The snake illustration was reprinted throughout the colonies. Dozens of newspapers from Massachusetts to South Carolina ran Franklin's sketch or some variation of it. For example, the Boston Gazette recreated the snake with the words "Unite and Conquer" coming from its mouth.

I suppose the newspaper editors were hungry for graphic material, this being America's first political cartoon. Whatever the reason, Franklin's snake wiggled its way into American culture as an early symbol of a shared national identity.


American independence

The snake symbol came in handy ten years later, when Americans were again uniting against a common enemy.

In 1765 the common enemy was the Stamp Act. The British decided that they needed more control over the colonies, and more importantly, they needed more money from the colonies. The Crown was loaded with debt from the French and Indian War.

Why shouldn't the Americans -- "children planted by our care, nourished by our indulgence," as Charles Townshend of the House of Commons put it -- pay off England's debt?

Colonel Isaac Barre, who had fought in the French and Indian War, responded that the colonies hadn't been planted by the care of the British government, they'd been established by people fleeing it. And the British government hadn't nourished the colonies, they'd flourished despite what the British government did and didn't do.

In this speech, Barre referred to the colonists as "sons of liberty."

In the following months and years, as we know, the Sons of Liberty became increasingly resentful of English interference. And as the tides of American public opinion moved closer and closer to rebellion, Franklin's disjointed snake continued to be used as symbol of American unity, and American independence. For example, in 1774 Paul Revere added it to the masthead of The Massachusetts Spy and showed the snake fighting a British dragon.

Revere's rattlesnake masthead
[Paul Revere's modified "Join or Die" snake from the masthead
of Thomas's Boston Journal, July 7, 1774. Newspaper Serial
and Government Publications Division, Library of Congress.]


The birth of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps

Georgia $20 bill
[The seal from a 1778 $20 bill from Georgia. The financial backing for these bills was property seized from loyalists. The motto reads "Nemo me impune lacesset," i.e. "No one will provoke me with impunity."]
By 1775, the snake symbol wasn't just being printed in newspapers. It was appearing all over the colonies ... on uniform buttons ... on paper money ... and of course, on banners and flags.

The snake symbol morphed quite a bit during its rapid, widespread adoption. It wasn't cut up into pieces anymore. And it was usually shown as an American timber rattlesnake, not a generic serpent.

We don't know for certain where, when, or by whom the familiar coiled rattlesnake was first used with the warning "Don't Tread on Me."

We do know when it first entered the history books.

In the fall of 1775, the British were occupying Boston and the young Continental Army was holed up in Cambridge, woefully short on arms and ammunition. At the Battle of Bunker Hill, Washington's troops had been so low on gunpowder that they were ordered "not to fire until you see the whites of their eyes."

In October, a merchant ship called The Black Prince returned to Philadelphia from a voyage to England. On board were private letters to the Second Continental Congress that informed them that the British government was sending two ships to America loaded with arms and gunpowder for the British troops.

Congress decided that General Washington needed those arms more than General Howe. A plan was hatched to capture the British cargo ships. They authorized the creation of a Continental Navy, starting with four ships. The frigate that carried the information from England, the Black Prince, was one of the four. It was purchased, converted to a man-of-war, and renamed the Alfred.

To accompany the Navy on their first mission, Congress also authorized the mustering of five companies of Marines. The Alfred and its sailors and marines went on to achieve some of the most notable victories of the American Revolution. But that's not the story we're interested in here.

What's particularly interesting for us is that some of the Marines that enlisted that month in Philadelphia were carrying drums painted yellow, emblazoned with a fierce rattlesnake, coiled and ready to strike, with thirteen rattles, and sporting the motto "Don't Tread on Me."


Benjamin Franklin diverts an idle hour

Franklin portrait
[Benjamin Franklin, portrait by David Martin, 1767. White House Historical Association.]
In December 1775, "An American Guesser" anonymously wrote to the Pennsylvania Journal:

"I observed on one of the drums belonging to the marines now raising, there was painted a Rattle-Snake, with this modest motto under it, 'Don't tread on me.' As I know it is the custom to have some device on the arms of every country, I supposed this may have been intended for the arms of America."

This anonymous writer, having "nothing to do with public affairs" and "in order to divert an idle hour," speculated on why a snake might be chosen as a symbol for America.

First, it occurred to him that "the Rattle-Snake is found in no other quarter of the world besides America."

The rattlesnake also has sharp eyes, and "may therefore be esteemed an emblem of vigilance." Furthermore,

"She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. ... she never wounds 'till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her."

Finally,

"I confess I was wholly at a loss what to make of the rattles, 'till I went back and counted them and found them just thirteen, exactly the number of the Colonies united in America; and I recollected too that this was the only part of the Snake which increased in numbers. ...

"'Tis curious and amazing to observe how distinct and independent of each other the rattles of this animal are, and yet how firmly they are united together, so as never to be separated but by breaking them to pieces. One of those rattles singly, is incapable of producing sound, but the ringing of thirteen together, is sufficient to alarm the boldest man living."

Many scholars now agree that this "American Guesser" was Benjamin Franklin.

Franklin, of course, is also known for opposing the use of an eagle -- "a bird of bad moral character" -- as a national symbol.


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[Revolution9]

Nice words, but we want NORML, ACLU, Anti-War, Downsize DC, Cato, ANY fellow travelers who believe the Constitution is worth Restoring, even if THEY are not yet convinced it's time for a Revolution.

Think MAINSTREAM to get the LARGEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE for Dr. Paul to speak before.

No we don't! We will have to deal with shills and plants and baragrugous idiots who think this is their rally and will insist on setting the agenda or have tanturms and screw things up.. This is to show the strength of the Remnant and RP support. Yer asking cointelpro to walk right into the middle of the organising of this and then you will be surely one of the ones to bitch when it starts getting snafu-ed.

HTH
Randy

[Beerhall Agitator]

http://www.operationcomeandtakeit.com/banner4.jpg

:)

[Jodi]

Once you get the march named you can still use the other slogans for advertising purposes to target specific audiences.

[tnvoter]

RESTORE THE REPUBLIC March

[BeallCanbe]

Ron Paul for President March. What else?

[FreeTraveler]

No we don't! We will have to deal with shills and plants and baragrugous idiots who think this is their rally and will insist on setting the agenda or have tanturms and screw things up.. This is to show the strength of the Remnant and RP support. Yer asking cointelpro to walk right into the middle of the organising of this and then you will be surely one of the ones to bitch when it starts getting snafu-ed.

HTH
Randy

So you'd rather have Dr. Paul speak before a few thousand hard-core RP activists (the choir) than before tens of thousands of people who understand the importance of the Constitution and Activism, but may not be sold on Dr. Paul?

Anybody who would travel to Washington D.C. for a "Restore the Constitution" rally, REGARDLESS of their other politics, would be a HUGE potential Ron Paul supporter. Talk about a tailor-made audience for wholesale conversions!

[AFM]

RESTORE THE REPUBLlC

[Revolution9]

"Don't Tread On Me"
March for freedom




YES! That is the one! Pure power and iconography.


Here is the song I wrote...


DON'T TREAD ON ME

Let me tell you a tale about history
About The Remnant of The Brave and Free
Strike the root of the tyrant's tree
It's a Constitutional remedy

Back in 1776
Fed up with the tyrants tricks
They took an armed stand to be free
The shout rang out "Don't Tread On Me"

ch;
And a shot rang out across the land
A ragtag band did make its stand
A time to die or be free
Hear it foe! Don't Tread On Me!

vs2;
And learned men would take their hand
And document ther makers grant
Of life and freedfom and liberty
A Constitutional Remedy

But contracts are naught without due force
And hostpory had to take its course
They new that to live their philosophy
That i stand by you and you stand by me

ch;
And a shot rang out across the land
A ragtag band did make its stand
A time to die or be free
Hear it foe! Don't Tread On Me!

vs3:
Fathers and broithers took up arms
Shopkeeper, brewer and local farmer
Roustabout, rogue and livery
Joined in the fight to be free

Natural law and the rights of man
For the first time there would make a stand
And change the course of history
And toll the bells of liberty

ch;
And a shot rang out across the land
A ragtag band did make its stand
A time to die or be free
Hear it foe! Don't Tread On Me!

bvs4;
They'ld rattle them hard and knock them to hell
The devils retreated their agents had fell
Strike the root with the sword of the free
Showthem them your Sovereignoty

Blood of patriots water the tree
That keeps the mothers and children free
If yer a real man you'll make your stand
Against the tyrants active hand

ch;
And a shot rang out across the land
A ragtag band did make its stand
A time to die or be free
Hear it foe! Don't Tread On Me!



I have to sing ths onstage there.

Best
Randy

[CJLauderdale4]

Press Release should say: Huge Obama Rally

Then, we all show up with Ron Paul and Restore Liberty signs!!

We'll defeinitely get coverage then!!

[FreeTraveler]

Since nobody else stepped in, here's a list of 12 I think seemed to get the most response. Any additions or deletions before Round 2??

Constitution Revolution
Don't Tread on Me
Hope for America
Legalize the Constitution
Liberty Rally/March
Patriot's Protest
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save Our Country
The Gathering Together of the Remnant
We The People

I expect there will be both a Rally and a March during the event, so I mostly left those words off the names.

[harley95]

We The People March

[roguepatriot]

I likw Restore the Republic for the simple fact that most people have no clue that the U.S. was actually founded as a Constitutional Republic and NOT a pure Democracy.

[wowronpaul]

i like 'we the people' and 'constitution revolution'
eliminate: Restore the Republic, Don't Tread on Me, Legalize the Constitution, The Gathering Together of the Remnant. All others are OK

[FreeTraveler]

At 7:00 PM eastern, I'll take the rest of the comments and post another poll. I'll make it multiple choice so we can get a real view of all the ones people like, instead of "winner take all". We know which one is the best way to vote. :)

We can narrow it down some more that way, and keep adding last minute inspirations if we need to.

[harley95]

Sons Of Liberty ...a good one

[Jodi]

Constitution Revolution... since the beginning when RP started talking about the Constitution all other candidates have picked it up therefore you would have your wide appeal.

[FreeTraveler]

Constitution Revolution
Don't Tread on Me
Freedom Spectacle
Hope for America
Legalize the Constitution
Liberty Rally/March
Patriot's Protest
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save Our Country
Sons of Liberty
The Gathering Together of the Remnant
We The People

As I mentioned before, Rally/March may apply to individual events, so I'm not applying them here for the most part.

I'll post up to 15 choices in a multi-select survey at 7:00 est. Room for one more now.

[MrHellebusch]

Freedom Spectacle

We've already become a spectacle, why not associate it with a positive word like freedom? Take the air out of the whole "fringe" thing.

[the_oco]

Maybe we should pick a date before we name it?

[FreeTraveler]

Maybe we should pick a date before we name it?

Word is that Dr. Paul will be passing a date. That may indeed name it automatically.

[Revolution9]

Since nobody else stepped in, here's a list of 12 I think seemed to get the most response. Any additions or deletions before Round 2??

Constitution Revolution
Don't Tread on Me
Hope for America
Legalize the Constitution
Liberty Rally/March
Patriot's Protest
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save Our Country
The Gathering Together of the Remnant
We The People

I expect there will be both a Rally and a March during the event, so I mostly left those words off the names.


I like Number 2 then Number 1.

Best
Randy

[1836]

I like "Deez Nuts," personally.

Second, "Restore the Republic."

[Libertytree]

We The People: Patriot Protest

[Libertytree]

I think it'd be great for many/all of these slogans to be in hand held flags during the event/protest.

[bcreps85]

I was partial to "Legalize the Constitution"...

In essence we are outlawing it...it should play on emotion I think.

[1836]

I think it'd be great for many/all of these slogans to be in hand held flags during the event/protest.

"Deez Nuts" it is.

[emilysdad]

We Are One Liberty March

[kill the banks]

rEVOLution rally or the revolution rally


kill the banks

[FreeTraveler]

any more?

[AFM]

How about the "Obama is Cock Sucker Rally"?

[davidkachel]

My favorite out of all of these is still "Restore the Constitution". Here's why.

We need to make this about more than Dr. Paul, and we need to be explicit about the purpose.

Millions of people who have never heard of Dr. Paul are upset by some Constitutional breach. Imagine bringing the GOA, the ACLU, the Anti-War protesters, the Income Tax protesters, and hundreds of other groups together under a SINGLE unifying message. That message is clear:

"Restore the Constitution"

FINALLY! Somebody GETS IT!!!

I think "Obey the Constitution" is even better, but this would do. If you guys insist on giving this some silly, milquetoast, la-la leftist sounding name, or worse some name that will allow the war-mongering neocons to lay claim to it like "Patriot March" ('you're not a patriot if you don't support the war') or "March for Freedom" ('we marched right into Iraq for freedom'), you can expect it to blow up right in your face.

You have to give it a name that cannot be twisted, misunderstood, ignored because it is bland, or spun by the media (that means PLEASE shoot yourself in the head before you suggest "The Vendetta March" or the "George Bush Blew up the Twin Towers March").

The name must say two things without any chance of misunderstanding:

1. Hey you Washington traitors, you are violating your oath of office
2. We are coming for you

[thomaseusin]

Hope for America Rally

[2young2vote]

I just like march for freedom.

[thegr8drronpaul]

Freedom Fest! Might as well have some fun with it

[FreeTraveler]

I've posted a new poll in the Washington March forum, with 15 choices from this discussion.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=119447

[Crickett]

Here's what we've got so far:

Commandeer the Constitution
Free America
Freedom March
Freedom Reclamation Waltz of 2008
Let Freedom Ring March
Liberty Rally
March for Freedom
March Towards Freedom
Obey the Constitution
Rally for Liberty
Rally for the Constitution
Restore the Constitution
Restore the Republic
Ron Paul Revolution
Save the Constitution
Save Our Country
To Form a More Perfect Union
We The People



What about Hope for America? I liked that one. We can all carry RP signs.

[fedup100]

Well I will try again.......how about


"TASER FEST"
cause the Constitution ain't a GD piece of paper!

[Crickett]

Constituton Revolution. I like that.. It scales back nothing to remain sweetness to some fools ear to lure them with a song. It has zing, pep, pizzazz, and lurking power.

This is a R3volution to restore The Constitution.

Best
Randy

I like it too..it is great!

[Crickett]

That is what I heard too. I was gonna start jacking but I would let it play out more. This s RP's rally to show the strength of the Remnant ... as he said.

Howzabout "The gathering Together Of The Remnant" Most of the other ones suck so far and could be a commie ral;ly or a civil rights rally or a jingoistic flag wavers rally. This is an RP rally. We can let NORML and whomever speak but they will demand to help organise and then the cointelpro comes in. This is our event and it should NOT BE CO-OPTED.

Best Regards
Randy

May be to hell with it and we call it Ron Paul for President. Period.

[Dutch]

"We take our marching orders from the Constitution"

At the very least there should be T-Shirts with this. And people not attending
can wear them as a show of solidarity.

Dutch

[FreeTraveler]

Please move to this thread for round two:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=119447

[Magicman]

Do not call it constitution simply because the word isn't as universal as say freedom.

Names like Freedom March of 2008, The Freedom Movement, March for America are pretty good to add to that list. Freedom March of 2008 is the best I think because it makes it seem like an annual event that will continue to make its mark on Washington.

Why was the constitution in place? It is a doctrine of freedom. I have mentioned it before that our public systems are setup to ignore the constitution. By calling it that name we will lose a lot of potential people that could attend. We want to educate and establish a movement regardless if Paul wins or loses, and he mentioned that is far more important then his presidency.

However, trust, with all of the political speakers talking it will be able to sell the ideas of the doctrine 'constitution' better then ever. Remember, these speeches will be as much about uniting as about teaching these concepts to people who have never heard about them. So, the constitution will not be ignored it will only be able to teach many more about it in choosing a more universal name.

[georgem]

I propose..."A real 'Patriot Act'"

[Libertytree]

Let Freedom Ring: A Gathering of Patriots

[davidkachel]

What about Hope for America? I liked that one. We can all carry RP signs.

Every last Hillary AND Obama supporter in America will think you are marching for her/him. Why not just call it the "We Love Hillary and Obama" march?!!

People, PLEASE!!!! THINK about what your name will mean to people who DO NOT support Ron Paul or who DO NOT understand his ideas.

[davidkachel]

I propose..."A real 'Patriot Act'"

Great! Now we're marching to support the Patriot Act. Any more great ideas?

[The Lantern]

"We The People" has been used by various tax protest groups for years........I wouldn't chance it. it needs to be something completely fresh and new.

I agree. We the People should not be used.

I vote for Hope For America.

Hope for America says everything to Ron Paul supporter without saying Ron Paul. It also is a very positive message for people who have not heard of Ron Paul. Anyway,
I vote for Hope For America.

[Jim Palmisano]

Declaration of Independence
Sons of Liberty
Liberty Tree
Don't Tread on Me
Live Free or Die
We Hold These Truths
Give Me Liberty

[faisal]

..

[Opiner]

The March to Save America
Rescue America
Restore America
Dignify America.
The Reconstitution March
Reconstitute America
Cure America
Heal America
Remedy America
America's Quick Fix
Refurbish the White House
The March to Delouse the White House
The March to Rehouse the White House
The March to Rouse the White House
The March to Parch the Souse in the White House.
The March of the Awakening.
The March of Unification.
The Harsh March.
The Paul March Ron.
The March Ron.
The Ron March.
Ron March

[Bold As Love]

Thats the first one that comes to mind...Dr. Paul did mention all of the great music associated with the movement.

Freedom Fest
or Freedom Festival

[dvictr]

Rally for the Constitution

+1

[rfbz]

March for Limited Government

[Time for Change]

Americans March To Stop The Spending

[barrett203]

"We the People" March or the "Freedom March"

[Artsy74]

"Freedom Fest"

[thoughtbombing]

Whatever the name...

1st ANNUAL [...] March...

this revolution doesn't end when Ron Paul is inaugurated

[thoughtbombing]

Red... White... BOOM!

[Razmear]

The "We're Mad As Hell And We're Not Going To Take It Anymore! Freedom March and Revolutionary Dance Party"

Fit that on a T-Shirt :P

eb

[thoughtbombing]

W.m.a.h.a.w.n.g.t.i.a.
F.m.a.r.d.p.

2008!

[Razmear]

Or removing the 's (we are sted we're)

WAMAHAWANGTIA

Phonetic:
Wham-Aha-Wang-Tee-Ah

eb

[deedles]

shouldn't the name of the march say what it's about. Every name I'm reading thus far is too general and says nothing.

Even restore the Constitution... it sounds like we're pleading with 'them' to restore the Constitution... isn't the march to tell them that we are going to make them do it?

How about Taking America back for the people?

[Join The Paul Side]

Name it Ronstock :D

[TXcarlosTX]

Restore the Republic
Free America



this is my vote!!!

[wgadget]

How about The Sovereign America March, otherwise known as S.A.M.?

Just think of all the Uncle Sam costumes that could be rented out.

This is about sovereignty, is it not? Sovereignty over our borders, sovereignty over our monetary system, sovereignty over globalism, sovereignty over our personal liberties, etc., etc.

[SneakyFrenchSpy]

We The People March... I like it a lot

[wowabunga]

I'm pretty much in favor of marching into the National Archives and taking the Constitution, since no one else seems to care about it.

You won't find it there. It and all the other national treasures are in Dubai being held there for collateral on our national debt.

:eek:

Inspired by our member named fedup100.... I offer for consideraton... "The Fed Up... Round Up"

:D