Truckers Ride for the Constitution

[89Hen]

So a bunch of truckers are planning a protest tomorrow morning to basically shut down the DC beltway. Ummm, most of the federal government is shut down so the only people they will really be affecting are non-gov employees. WTF?

[93henfan]

So a bunch of truckers are planning a protest tomorrow morning to basically shut down the DC beltway. Ummm, most of the federal government is shut down so the only people they will really be affecting are non-gov employees. WTF?

Won't be different than any other day driving in DC. If anything, they might help regulate the flow of traffic.

I'm in DE right now so I couldn't give less of a fuck.

[dbackjon]

LOL - it was THREE people - and one admitted yesterday he had no intention of driving from GA to DC - all a publicity stunt.

[93henfan]

LOL - it was THREE people - and one admitted yesterday he had no intention of driving from GA to DC - all a publicity stunt.

It hasn't occurred yet. I would assume that the turnout will be light though. Think about it. Most truck drivers work for a company and are closely monitored by GPS for location and time on road. About the only people who could do this would be independent owners and diesel isn't cheap. I'm guessing it really will be a dud.

[dbackjon]

LOL - it was THREE people - and one admitted yesterday he had no intention of driving from GA to DC - all a publicity stunt.

It hasn't occurred yet. I would assume that the turnout will be light though. Think about it. Most truck drivers work for a company and are closely monitored by GPS for location and time on road. About the only people who could do this would be independent owners and diesel isn't cheap. I'm guessing it really will be a dud.

Yes, all true - but the GA guy said it was never going to happen in the first place. So it was cancelled.

[DSUrocks07]

http://communities.washingtontimes.com/ ... ers-ride-/

WASHINGTON, October 9, 2013 — Tractor-trailer drivers demonstrating against the government in the “Ride for the Constitution” are off to a slow, disorganized start today. The truckers, who plan to encircle the beltway and clog three lanes for three days to protest a number of diverse issues, are facing numerous hurdles to gaining public support for their rally.

Galen Munroe, spokesman for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union, told the Communities@Washington Times that the Union has no involvement in the rally, nor does it have a position on the action.

A press release from from Norita Taylor of the 150,000 member Owner- Operator Independent Drivers Association claims the association does not support the rally. She stated that, like the Teamsters, the Association is not affiliated with any part or parcel of this effort. The press release added that the Association opposes the action.

The press release goes on to say the rally is being promoted by people with no direct affiliation with the trucking industry and accuses them of using it for their own political purposes.

Several different people claim to be leading the effort.

A self-proclaimed spokesman for the rally, Earl Conlon, has said the truckers will seek to have members of congress arrested on various charges.

However, other members of the group claim Conlon is not their spokesman and say he is out of line with such blatant comments. These members say no arrests, violence or unlawful acts are planned.

[dbackjon]

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[89Hen]

Phew. I am supposed to be going to NC tomorrow evening and it's bad enough already.

[mainejeff]

Well thank God that the Ride for the Bible........err, Constitution was cancelled!