Stay Home for America!

[DearAbby]

"We're calling for a nation-wide sick-out, on March 30th! A work-stoppage might FINALLY get the point across that WE are the people who run this country, NOT the people with the money and the privilege! Let's see how they like it when things come to a screeching halt. No marching in the street. No fire-bombs. No rubber bullets. Just don't show up for work. Don't show up for school. Don't go shopping. Stay at home."




http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=137416222991439

[LiberalLoner]

1. I love it! OMG I hope this really works, I hope people do this and it works, please please...n/t

[DearAbby]

3. Spread the word.....get people involved

THIS CAN WORK - WA ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

[rurallib]

2. I am in - please post reminders!

[DearAbby]

6. Unless we can get Skinner to POST IT at the top of the page

I am gonna kick this all month long...

[Smarmie Doofus]

4. I'm game. What we're doing so far ain't workin' too well. n/t

[elias49]

5. Why not? Why not a week?

How refreshing it would be!
Having gassed up my car on the 29th, I'd spend my time driving around watching and photographing the gridlock.
Might be fun!

[DearAbby]

7. Both Hubby and I are in.

Kicking this

[DearAbby]

8. Maybe if we all plead and beg

we can get this in a POST IT at the top of the page for the month. Help!

[Newest Reality]

9. I am all for it, even though I am unemployed right now!

This might help us all.

The bottom-line is one of the few economic weapons we have against corporate rule. What we buy and who we work for effect this, as well. However, we are not yet, (emphasize yet) in concert on how to utilize our power. So, yeah, a general strike of any kind, even a token, stay home day, is really WORTH the shot. It will send a message that is hard to ignore. Kind of like a warning shot.

The problem I have here with helping to promote this is that you have to be a Facebook member to see the page. So, please do get more info publicly available early on in order that we might spread the word widely and effectively.

[DearAbby]

11. Most welcomed, you can spend the day

Doing what you want with no guilt. Just don't spend money doing it :) Hopefully this will remind them it's WE THE PEOPLE who are in charge.

[northoftheborder]

12. Believe it or not, not everybody facebooks.

[DearAbby]

15. Why I posted it here.

Granted it is being shared all over Facebook. But we can get this ball rolling here as well. More exposure the better. They can start a revolution via the internets so can we. VIVA LA WORKERS!

[Newest Reality]

18. Yeah, thanks for posting it here.

I am just thinking that a website would be a good idea for those of us who don't Facebook.

I mean, it would have a greater impact if there were a link we could spread that had the general information on how, what, why, where and when. I would certainly spread it.

Maybe somebody who has hosting could set one up and, if possible have some links to relevant sites, a place to comment, etc. We could even start posting some graphics, (promo slogans/info) for posters, stickers and the like for people to print and distribute.

[DearAbby]

19. Full Statement from the Facebook Page with LOGO

Time
Wednesday, March 30 · 6:00am - 8:00pm

Location
All across the nation, in every town, at every job, school, and home!

Created By
Jay Cross


More Info
We're calling for a nation-wide sick-out, on March 30th! A work-stoppage might FINALLY get the point across that WE are the people who run this country, NOT the people with the money and the privilege! Let's see how they like it when things come to a screeching halt. No marching in the street. No fire-bombs. No rubber bullets. Just don't show up for work. Don't show up for school. Don't go shopping. Stay at home, and read a book...! Take a walk to the park... do anything you want, except don't SPEND any money, or MAKE money for these thieves! What're they gonna do... come looking for three hundred and ten million people, and march us back to work or school? One way or another, we are going to get their attention!

The people who 'own' this country have created a situation where we are all so scared of our own shadows, that we don't even THINK about civil disobedience. We realize the gravity of people's situations all across this land... and we're thinking that this is a relatively safe way to vent some of that pressure. Without a 'safe' way to act out, we're afraid that when push DOES come to shove, it's not going to be pretty. Right now, our country is becoming like a pressure-cooker, and if that top blows, it's really going to be messy. It was thought that this is a fairly safe way to send a message without having anyone get hurt. If you can't join us in taking a day off, be sure you still spread the word!

Remember... 'United We Stand, Divided We Beg!'

[Newest Reality]

21. Cool! Thanks.

That helps a lot.

It would be good to suggest that, this one day is merely a token reminder. If there is a decent amount of participation, it might be noted that the PTB should consider what it would be like if this became a trend and massive strikes broke out for longer periods.

In other words, the message should be as strong as possible while making it very clear that a massive, coordinated effort is peaceful, powerful and serious. We have no other choice, at this juncture.

[DearAbby]

22. :)

:hug:

[DearAbby]

37. Kick

[DearAbby]

24. If they're not on facebook

steer them to the Underground. They can make comments here. And those of us on the facebooks can pass the info along.

[we can do it]

35. FaceCrook Sells Personal Data - I Want NO PART of It

I hate that greedy little backstabbing bastard.............

http://techland.time.com/2011/03/01/once-again-facebook-will-share-personal-data-with-third-parties/
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/facebook_sells_your_data.php
http://www.financetechnews.com/how-facebook-sells-your-personal-info-and-gets-away-with-it/

[DearAbby]

41. That's fine

That is why I posted it here. Don't shoot the message because of where it came from.

[we can do it]

55. No Problem But More Details Would Be Nice For Those NonFBers

[Lifelong Protester]

10. K & R

I feel a really bad cold coming on...

[DearAbby]

13. I FEEL A FEVER COMING ON

:::gasp::: I believe it will reach critical condition exactly at 6AM and last all day.

[Jmaxfie1]

14. A Nationwide General Strike, I Love it...

I'm in college and don't have a job but I'll gladly cut class. I have a feeling I can convince a few other people to do so also.

[lonestarnot]

16. What we don't have working middleclass people here at DU? WTF

This was posted over an hour ago! K & R! Pin it to the top!
:kick:

[DearAbby]

17. !!!!!

[DearAbby]

20. And furthermore !!!!

VIVA LA WORKERS!

[xmas74]

23. Would love to help

but I'm on thin ice already and they are itching for an excuse.

My boss is paranoid and afraid that we'll unionize. She's decided I'm one of the top candidates to do it so my every move is scrutinized.

[DearAbby]

26. Understand...pass the news along tho

:hug:

[Mr Generic Other]

25. i'm in favor of any activities that might help keep the corporate

attacks on our quality of life at bay.
a sick-out and spend no money day is good but it is not a general strike. and rather than staying at home everyone needs to be in the streets. this is what will get the attention of those in power.
people need gather in front of their local government buildings and in front of business headquarters in their neighborhoods and make their voices heard.
we must demand that the dis-credited economic policies of the past forty years be reversed and that the rich pay their share. we need to insist that our outrageous spending on defense be curtailed. and we need to throw the bums out who resist our demands.

[DearAbby]

27. Just practicing.

Could become a regular thang.

[DearAbby]

28. Kickity

going to bed.

[steve2470]

29. k&r nt

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

30. Great idea. Weekend protests don't accomplish much...

...that's why the French demonstrate during the week.

Viva Solidarity!

[sabrina 1]

31. K&R

The only thing that ever gets their attention is hitting their bottom line.

While the Egyptians were protesting, they were also striking across the nation. When the government tried to get them back to work, they refused, and more joined in the strikes.

Being nice to these corrupt, soulless criminals will never work, they have to shown what power the people have collectively, when they choose to use it. THAT is what scares them and they hope WE never realize just how much power we have.

:kick: and I hope this spreads around and is just the start of something that will keep growing until they finally get the message.

[lonestarnot]

32. Can someone contact all unions in their state?

We have unions members at DU in every state.

[Kaleko]

33. It would be great if American workers showed a united front

at long last. Her's hoping for you, America. Strike on!

[sabrina 1]

34. K&R

[DearAbby]

36. Kick

:kick:

[xchrom]

38. recommend

[DearAbby]

39. Kick

[Shagbark Hickory]

40. Why don't you start with teachers. Shutting down the schools will

simultaneously disrupt life and have a small but irritating effect on the economy.

Then threaten to do that with the cops if that doesn't get the desired effect.

Then we'll talk about a nationwide work stoppage.

I'm just sayin' it's a lot to ask of people far, far away from wisconsin who aren't in unions, can't get in a union, and aren't that effected by the goings-on in wisconsin.

[DearAbby]

42. Got word from Skinner

The thread wont be pinned on GD. So I would appreciate all the help in keeping this kicked. I will be kicking this like an old mule myself. Thanks for your help ahead of time. :)


Thanks Skinner for your fast response to my request and I understand.
:)

[Smarmie Doofus]

43. Kick. Can it also be re-posted? nt

[DearAbby]

48. Oh Yeah...I probably will be reposting this through out the month

better title "NATIONAL CALL IN SICK DAY - MARCH 30th" So everyone will be reminded.

[steve2470]

44. kick nt

[Raven]

45. Except for emergency personnel, right? If so, I'm in. n/t

[TriMera]

46. Participating & kicking. n/t

[Newest Reality]

47. Givin' it a big KICK!

The response I'm getting from people I have informed about this is very good. I'm rather pleased.

Solidarity!

[Hell Hath No Fury]

49. Attending!

:hi: Thanks for that link.

[DearAbby]

50. United we stand - divided we beg!

[JonLP24]

51. k&r

[DearAbby]

52. AMERICAN WORKERS

SOLIDARITY!

[DearAbby]

53. I have your Back. you have Mine?

[rucky]

54. Let's see if we can all agree on the date.

or will 12 other progressive groups call their own events, which is what tends to happen.

[Mr Generic Other]

56. kick

this idea needs to be promoted so that when enough of us have had enough we will know what to do. the planning and strategies will be in ready for action.

[Raine]

57. I don't work but I'll stay home and not spend any money. nt

[JeffersonChick]

58. Awesome! k&r