Independent Truckers of America Try to Clog the Roads in DC
Chad PeacePublished: 14 Oct, 2013
1 min read
The "Independent Truckers of America" have shut down many highways in Washington DC in what has been billed a "Ride For The Constitution." Part of their message is to tear down the barricades on the veterans memorial.
From their website:
Let’s show these bastards who runs this place — they will NEVER be able to control a nationwide protest. We are demanding that Congress follow the US Constitution immediately; comply with our lawful demands, or their refusal will cause a shutdown. They either follow along with the plan by October 11th or they will be personally responsible for shutting our system down — they have a choice, but one of them is not to continue to operate lawlessly after October 11th. We have one shot at doing this peacefully; lawfully and constitutionally, but if we do NOT rise up, the alternative is a horrifying collapse and a violent revolution.”
Truckers and Veterans Tell President Obama "Tear Down These Barricades": http://t.co/mm5hlSMCG5 via @youtube #tcot #lnyhbt #teaparty— BoogieFinger (@boogiefinger) October 15, 2013
Thank you to all the vets, the truckers,bikers and the other Patriots that have made the trip to DC lately to make their feelings known.— Jenna (@Jmart717) October 15, 2013
RT@freedomoutpostnews.com Veterans & Truckers Storm DC - A Weekend that Changed History http://t.co/IDiwv4LIg4— David & Jean Scism (@traveling_gypsy) October 15, 2013
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