Thursday June 21st, 10:00pm, somewhere around Gunstock (ideas?), vigil for elderly NH couple in danger of being murdered by feds. This is Thursday during PorcFest. Anyone want to send out press releases when we decide on a locale?
Final details on location, etc.
What: Candlelight vigil for the lives of Ed and Elaine Brown
Where: Gunstock Resort parking lot
When: Thursday June 21st, 10:00 pm
Contact: Kat Kanning 603-357-2049
How about this place?
http://www.weirsbeach.com/
Maybe we could make some little flyers with info and directions on them to hand out at Porcfest. I'd contribute some cash toward a fund to buy candles to hand out as well.
why not do it at gunstock ?that way no one can get dui cops are ass holes around weirs. ^-^
Gunsotck is an option.
it's close and i'm sure they have a good spot for it.
I'll bring the candles!
Red white and blue candles. We're patriotic to our Republic, not our tyrannical govt. Forge a bond with the masses when they see the video(s) of the vigil. We'll be making the news, let's think it out ahead of time. Printed press statements to fully inform any reporters and prevent misquoting would be excellent as well. Emailing and faxing those statements as notice and backup is probably called for as well.
If you get me all choked up about freedom and the prospect for a Free State, and how in a month I'll be moving up to live my life with all you wonderful folks, I might cry on camera about the agents of Death bearing down upon the Browns.
It might even be interesting to have everyone visibly armed to the teeth but acting like Ghandi. "It's my natural right to be armed, but you will not provoke me." I think that having several hundred people peaceably assembled and sending that kind of statement would be powerful.
You can hit me up for money to fund this as well.
Quote from: Bald Eagle on June 13, 2007, 12:49 AM NHFT
Red white and blue candles.
Their flames are all the same color. ;)
+1 for the rest of your comments, though. I'm another who still loves this great nation, even while hating what the government has become.
I think it would have the most impact somewhere where we are likely to be seen by a lot of people. We should still film it of course.
That's what I was thinking, Dalebert. Which is why I suggested Wiers Beach.
maybe it would be better right at gunstock .... we could do it in the big parking lot or in the field by the front ... that way outsiders could find us easily.
media will probably be covering porcfest anyway so gunstock seems an acceptable location.
we would be able to turn out ten times as many candleholders there i suspect.
once u have all the facts lined up lemme kno so i can write up a news release
Wouldn't it be better to have fewer people (at the protest) that more people can see?
Quote from: Dreepa on June 13, 2007, 01:12 PM NHFT
Wouldn't it be better to have fewer people (at the protest) that more people can see?
What do you mean? :)
He means, wouldn't it be better to have the event where it would be more visible to the public, but with less protestors showing up, rather than have hundreds at PorCFest protest with less public exposure.
Depends if we're relying on live exposure or taped exposure. My vote is for a BIG protest on tape that can be distributed widely, as well as be reported on live or on the News at 11.
We need better footage of FSP-related activities. Most of the protests I've seen have been 5 or 6 people holding signs. At least that's the footage it seems we've ended up with. Having a well-documented BIG protest where the resulting footage can be collected and edited into something really good would benefit us in the long run.
Quote from: Bald Eagle on June 13, 2007, 05:46 PM NHFT
He means, wouldn't it be better to have the event where it would be more visible to the public, but with less protestors showing up, rather than have hundreds at PorCFest protest with less public exposure.
Depends if we're relying on live exposure or taped exposure. My vote is for a BIG protest on tape that can be distributed widely, as well as be reported on live or on the News at 11.
We need better footage of FSP-related activities. Most of the protests I've seen have been 5 or 6 people holding signs. At least that's the footage it seems we've ended up with. Having a well-documented BIG protest where the resulting footage can be collected and edited into something really good would benefit us in the long run.
Thanks! I think bigger is better in this case too. :)
Quote from: Bald Eagle on June 13, 2007, 05:46 PM NHFT
Depends if we're relying on live exposure or taped exposure. My vote is for a BIG protest on tape that can be distributed widely, as well as be reported on live or on the News at 11.
Hmm.. that is a good point, I must admit. Do you really think it will make a big difference in the numbers to have it at Gunstock rather than Weirs Beach? I'm not familiar with either location. If it were a pretty public place that wasn't very far away, seems like we could get a lot of Porcfesters to participate but if it's much a drive that could be discouraging for many people.
While there isn't quite as much traffic on the highway leading to Gunstock as there is likely to be at Weirs, perhaps a good spot for the vigil would be at the turnoff coming in to Gunstock. It's still right there at PorcFest, but visible to every passing motorist.
Let's do it at Gunstock in the parking lot.
We will know where it is .... outsiders can find it ... we won't be stepping on anyone's toes in a busier location that we have not scouted out.
Thursday night at dusk ...
sunset is about 8pm NHFT 8:45government time
dark by 9:30
candles
paper cups
pro Brown anti Fed signs
guitars
kazoos
v-masks
Quote from: Russell Kanning on June 14, 2007, 06:51 AM NHFT
Let's do it at Gunstock in the parking lot.
We will know where it is .... outsiders can find it ... we won't be stepping on anyone's toes in a busier location that we have not scouted out.
Thursday night at dusk ...
sunset is about 8pm NHFT 8:45government time
dark by 9:30
candles
paper cups
pro Brown anti Fed signs
guitars
kazoos
v-masks
Can we do it on Saturday, the 23rd too? I'm not sure if I can make it Thursday, that's the 21st right? I am night blind and won't be able to drive home and I don't think Rick would be able to take us Thursday. He might though but we wouldn't get there until 8:30, what time would we blow the candles out?
OK here are the final details, Dada:
What: Candlelight vigil for the lives of Ed and Elaine Brown
Where: Gunstock Resort parking lot
When: Thursday June 21st, 10:00 pm
Contact: Kat Kanning 603-357-2049
dada thank
would someone be willing to be listed as an alternate contact? preferably someone with a cell? it would be nice to have two alternates with cells actually since i dont know if just any cell will work at gunstock.
is there a place you can go if it rains?
There are some covered walkways.
I don't have the slightest idea if my cell phone will work at Gunstock. If it doesn't, I have another trick up my sleeve.
some one please light a candle for me...all the way down here in VA
Stella
I just asked Rick if we could go but he has to go to work the next morning so I'm trying to figure something out because I really want to do this.
I went to a candle light vigil in Maryland about the Iraq war and I really like them. I could stay all night if we're going to do this all night long otherwise I'd have no where for the kids and I to sleep if Rick drops us off. :-\
Feedback welcome regarding this news release...see any factual or spelling errors?
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Ed Brown Candlelight Vigil June 21
From NHfree.com
Guilford, N.H.
June 14, 2007
What: Candlelight vigil against Washington's show of force in Plainfield
Where: Gunstock Resort, Route 11A, Gilford, NH (Parking lot)
When: Thursday June 21st, 10:00 p.m. Eastern.
Who: People who don't want the Browns hurt. Projected turnout: 60.
Why: Picked this spot b/c it coincides with Porcupine Festival (http://freestateproject.org/festival). Media can cover PF and vigil in one go.
Contacts: Kat Kanning 603.357.2049, Gunstock office: 603.293.4341
Updated details: http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?topic=3868.msg161251#msg161251
On Thursday, June 21st, roughly sixty New Hampshirites and visiting tourists will gather outside Gunstock ski resort for a candlelight ceremony. They're protesting Washington's recent show of force in Plainfield.
Starting around June 7, U.S. Marshals brought snipers, armored vehicles and Massachusetts police into the rural New Hampshire town, and into the nearby city of Lebanon. Their small army seized a once-prosperous dental office, placed camouflaged gunmen in the Plainfield woods and "evacuated" the innocent neighbors of tax protestors Ed and Elaine Brown. They blocked roads, sealed airspace, barred reporters and pressured corporations to stop doing business with the Brown family.
Then they tasered and detained Danny Riley, an unarmed pedestrian and Brown supporter who discovered Federal gunmen hiding on the Brown property. Riley claims they also opened fire when he fled, and that they've threatened him with forty years in jail for telling you his story.
All this because Washington covets the assets of a New Hampshire family and treasures its partial control over your finances.
In months preceding, Federal operatives have taken other controversial measures which have harmed innocent persons:
They've shut down Elaine Brown's successful and unique dental practice.
They've at least briefly put all of her employees out of work and cut off patients from access to her service.
They've threatened New Hampshirites with prosecution if they deliver food to the Browns.
They've co-opted the docile state police force into their service.
And they've sent *you* the bill for these costly endeavors, all aimed at scaring you into filing the hated 1040.
But something else is happening: Angry phone calls, pouring into Federal offices by the thousands. Neighbors, and strangers, coming to the aid of the beleaguered couple. Demonstrations. Activists, mobilizing and securing new bonds of mass communication, raising a voice of opposition which rings out even in the dispatches of the national press.
You're invited to join or witness this phenomenon first hand at our vigil on Thursday. Media outlets unable to send a team will likely be able to cull images and info from the links and contacts above.
QuoteThen they tapered and detained Danny Riley
Duct tapered? Tasered?
Quote from: DadaOrwell on June 14, 2007, 05:15 PM NHFT
Then they tapered and detained Danny Riley
Do you mean Tasered?
Quote from: DadaOrwell on June 14, 2007, 05:15 PM NHFT
All this because Washington covets the assets of a New Hampshire family and treasures its partial control over your finances.
In the interest of accuracy I would drop the word "partial."
The rest looks good. :)
michael are you saying i should use your number as a contact and if so which number(s).
Rainey, if you'd like there to be an additional vigil at a different time or place, just tell us when and where, and we can put in on the calendar and such. You might have to organize candles and such for it :)
Hi Dada,
So far I see 1 mistake, 3rd paragraph: Then they tapered (should be tazered).
Looks great to me otherwise! :) Shoot Error beat me out on this one I see.
Kat,
I'll talk to Rick more about this when he gets home and I'll let you know, thanks! :)
Quote from: DadaOrwell on June 14, 2007, 05:21 PM NHFT
michael are you saying i should use your number as a contact and if so which number(s).
I don't know if my phone will work at all at Gunstock. I'm preparing for the worst case of being out of contact all week. Though even at worst case I will be checking voicemail at least once a day.
Quote from: raineyrocks on June 14, 2007, 09:03 AM NHFT
Can we do it on Saturday, the 23rd too?
knock yourself out
Quote from: stella on June 14, 2007, 12:03 PM NHFT
some one please light a candle for me...all the way down here in VA
Stella
do it there and tell people why :)
Thanks for doing the press release, Dada.
Candlelight vigil R&D details:
- Got 75 candles
- Got 80 plastic cups
- Cut an X in the cup bottoms
- Stuck candle up into cup through the X
- Lit candle
- Rode bike around yard with candle to simulate wind
Bottom line:Candle stayed lit
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Sales Department,
Here is the glamor shot
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;D 8)
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on June 15, 2007, 09:13 PM NHFT
Sales Department,
Here is the glamor shot
Looks great! :) + for riding your bike around with a lit candle to simulate the wind, magnificent idea! :D
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on June 15, 2007, 09:13 PM NHFT
Sales Department,
Here is the glamor shot
Beer by candlelight :D
LAUREN YOUR THE BEST!!!!!!!!!! ::)
Quote from: jose on June 16, 2007, 05:33 PM NHFT
LAUREN YOUR THE BEST!!!!!!!!!! ::)
Facilitator did all the work, I just took pictures.
WELL YOU BOTH KICK ASS. THANK-YOU
i still need people with cell phones willing to be media contacts and i need your contact info and permission to put it in the release
I told a few of the media guys about the vigil today. They hadn't heard about it.
Quote from: DadaOrwell on June 18, 2007, 09:13 AM NHFT
i still need people with cell phones willing to be media contacts and i need your contact info and permission to put it in the release
My phone has no service. But check your voicemail.
This is ready to send out...please do... some of the smaller NH media i have missed as well as most nh radio stations. no MA newspapers contacted yet either. TV stations are taken care of well enough. wcax might be worth contacting
Please add your cell number to this thread for reporters to access if you can, since the numbers below may not work.
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Ed Brown candlelight vigil 6/21
From NHfree.com, for immediate release
Guilford, N.H.
June 20, 2007
What: Candlelight vigil against Washington's activities in Plainfield
Where: Gunstock Resort, Route 11A, Gilford, NH (Parking lot)
When: Thursday, June 21st, 10:00 p.m. Eastern.
Who: Peaceful people who don't want the Browns hurt or caged. Projected turnout: 60.
Why: Spot picked b/c it coincides with Porcupine Festival (http://freestateproject.org/festival). Media can cover PF and vigil in one go.
Contacts: Some will be unreachable because of poor cell service....visit
http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?topic=9204.msg162442#msg162442 for updated contact info. Meanwhile: Kat Kanning 603.357.2049, Dave Ridley 603.721.1490, Gunstock office 603.293.4341, Michael Hampton 603.854.0856, Unknown activist said to have cell service there: 404.323.1573
On Thursday, June 21st, roughly sixty New Hampshirites and visiting tourists will gather outside Gunstock ski resort for a candlelight ceremony. They're protesting Washington's recent show of force in Plainfield.
Starting around June 7, U.S. Marshals brought snipers, armored vehicles and Massachusetts police into the rural New Hampshire town, and into the nearby city of Lebanon. Their small army seized a once-prosperous dental office, placed camouflaged gunmen in the Plainfield woods and "evacuated" the innocent neighbors of tax protestors Ed and Elaine Brown. They blocked roads, sealed airspace, barred reporters and pressured corporations to stop doing business with the Browns.
Then they tasered and detained Danny Riley, an unarmed pedestrian and Brown supporter who discovered Federal gunmen hiding on the Brown property. Riley claims they also opened fire when he fled, and that they've threatened him with forty years in jail for telling you his story.
All this because Washington covets the assets of a New Hampshire couple and treasures its partial control over your finances.
In months preceding, Federal operatives have taken other controversial measures which have harmed innocent persons:
They've shut down Elaine Brown's successful and unique dental practice.
They've at least briefly put all of her employees out of work and cut off patients from access to her service.
They've threatened New Hampshirites with prosecution if they deliver food to the Browns.
They've co-opted the docile state police force into their service.
And they've sent *you* the bill for these costly endeavors, all aimed at scaring you into filing the hated 1040.
But something else is happening: Angry phone calls, pouring into Federal offices by the thousands. Neighbors, and strangers, coming to the aid of the beleaguered couple. Demonstrations. Activists, mobilizing and securing new bonds of mass communication, raising a voice of opposition which rings out even in the dispatches of the national press.
You're invited to join or witness this phenomenon first hand at our vigil on Thursday. It will go on regardless of weather. Media outlets unable to send a team may be able to grab images and info from the links and contacts above. We look forward to seeing you at Gunstock!
Please remove my number from it, since it has no service, and it's 401, not 404. That's why I said it twice.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds...becoming west around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on June 20, 2007, 07:46 PM NHFT
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds...becoming west around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Shoot, does that mean it's going to be canceled? I might actually be able to make it. :-\ What about those little drink umbrellas over the candles? :D
No, it's not cancelled.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on June 21, 2007, 07:38 AM NHFT
No, it's not cancelled.
Oh goody! If Rick can work at home tomorrow we're coming! I'll bring all the umbrellas I can find just in case. :toothy2: Is Gunstock real big, is there a specific meeting place?
Quote from: raineyrocks on June 21, 2007, 07:22 AM NHFT
Shoot, does that mean it's going to be canceled? I might actually be able to make it. :-\ What about those little drink umbrellas over the candles? :D
the hitchhikers guide says
do not panic
Quote from: Russell Kanning on June 21, 2007, 07:56 AM NHFT
Quote from: raineyrocks on June 21, 2007, 07:22 AM NHFT
Shoot, does that mean it's going to be canceled? I might actually be able to make it. :-\ What about those little drink umbrellas over the candles? :D
the hitchhikers guide says
do not panic
I have to get one of those! :)
Video of the event (http://www.youtube.com/v/bUq627KAX_Y)
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on June 22, 2007, 12:28 PM NHFT
Video of the event (http://www.youtube.com/v/bUq627KAX_Y)
Where are the white hoods? Isn't that what the media would expect you to wear? :P
cool, thanks for the video, Lauren :)
turnout was 27 plus a reporter from the gilford paper. WMUR called and ask us to send them pics for their website, we did thanks to bill walker , but there was a with their e-mail reception.
(http://www.newhampshireunderground.com/wiki/show_image.php?id=2777&scalesize=0&nocount=y)
More photos in gallery (http://www.newhampshireunderground.com/wiki/tiki-browse_gallery.php?galleryId=98&offset=0)