Thread: Truckers protesting President, Congress spotted on Beltway in DC area - Video

These pictures of “Truckers for the Constitution” shutting down miles of traffic in DC are incredible…

Posted by: Joshua Riddle October 11, 2013 15 Comments

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The truckers have made good on their promise and are shutting down miles of traffic around DC right now.








(h/t Capitalism Institute)

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Everyone: Here is what we have: The trucks have made it downtown DC! 48 bobtails broke away and are in the heart of the city to stage a protest. Record rains, intervention by law enforcement along with confusing reports from rouge truckers hampered turn out but they are there and locals are cheering them on . Truckers are throwing full support to vets!

Trucker protest slows down traffic on rainy Beltway

Posted: Oct 11, 2013 5:11 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 11, 2013 5:57 PM CDTBy Bob Barnard, @barnardfox5dc - bio

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WASHINGTON -The rainy weather is not the only thing slowing traffic along the Beltway Friday. Truck drivers from across the region are staging a three-day protest rally against the Obama administration and the federal government by driving around the Capital Beltway.

The main convoy of truckers was on the outer loop of the Beltway near Annandale just before 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.

About a couple dozen big rigs, many with flags, more than a few blaring their horns driving three abreast. And behind them was traffic slowing to about 30 miles per hour.

"I get a lot of people flipping me off and stuff like that, but I get a lot more people waving to me and giving me a thumbs up," said truck driver John Johnson.

We rode with Johnson, a North Carolina truck driver, for part of the morning. We asked him what this is all about.

"There ain’t anybody [who] wants anything violent to happen or everybody's talking about ‘Oh, we need a civil war, we need a revolution and stuff like that.’ We need a peaceful revolution is what we need.”
The issues are fueling the truckers' anger all over the map.

"Everybody knows about the Crosby Stills [and] Nash song -- the four dead in Ohio. Well, how about the four dead in Benghazi?" said protester John Vriesema.

"Stay out of our health care,” said Johnson. “Let the doctors handle that. Don't get into things they don't understand."

Virginia and Maryland state police told us they are keeping a close eye on the rolling protest. They are warning truckers who purposely impede traffic. That is exactly what happened to Johnson. He received a citation for impeding traffic and driving less than the minimum speed limit.

Where the convoy is not, traffic moves fairly well. A driving rain was the biggest headache.

Back behind the wheel and on the road again, Johnson receives a message on the radio: "We're going to bump that speed up to 42 miles an hour.”

“Yeah, probably safer that way,” Johnson radioed back.

We asked Johnson whether this will have been worth the trouble.
"It don't matter. It don't matter if we make a difference or not,” he said. “You saw us. That police officer back there saw us. That woman right there seen us. They knew we were out here and I hope they listen.”
Some of the major trucking associations say they want nothing to do with this protest. Even some of the organizers of the rolling rally say some of the more radical objectives of some truckers are out of line.
But they promise they will be here through Sunday with many more 18-wheelers expected.

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by FOX NEWS

A trucker protest aimed at clogging the Capital Beltway around Washington to protest government "corruption" was scheduled to launch Friday morning, and police were bracing for a potential traffic nightmare.
The rally, “Truckers Ride for the Constitution,” is calling for 10,000 truck drivers to show up Friday morning and circle I-495 for the next three days, according to a Facebook page for the event, which had attracted more than 127,000 “likes” by Thursday evening.

“Truckers will lead the path to saving our country if every American rides with them!” the Facebook page says, adding "The American people are sick and tired of the corruption that is destroying America!"

On its website, the group lists several demands, including that President Barack Obama resign immediately, that the debt ceiling not be raised and that National Security Agency surveillance of communications be ceased. The group is also complaining about low wages and rising fuel costs.

A post on the group's website said it plans to present Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, with its list of demands Friday at the World War II memorial.

The group plans to clog two lanes of the three-lane beltway, leaving the third open for emergency traffic, according to another Facebook post. The event’s organizers, however, have stressed that they intend to keep the protest peaceful and adhere to all traffic laws.

"We're not coming in to cause any violence or disrupt anything," protester J.B. Schaffner told Greta Van Sustern Thursday night on "Greta."
"We're just coming in to make our voice heard."

He added that truckers will be arriving from across the country, including Virginia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with the rally set to kick off at 7 a.m.

Authorities are already gearing up to deal with a potential traffic nightmare.

The Washington Post reported Thursday evening that Virginia State Police were planning to deploy additional troopers Friday and throughout the weekend in case of any incidents or problems, but the group will be allowed to proceed as long as no laws are broken.

http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/2366537...clipId=9405681

Truckers rally for the constitution in Washington D.C.

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Ride for the Constitution: Day 2 – Trucks Invade Downtown DC

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Day two of the Truckers Ride for the Constitution is underway. The latest information is the trucks made it into downtown Washington DC. Forty-eight bobtails with over 100 support vehicles broke from the convoy and went into the heart of the city to stage a protest. Hampered by rain, intervention from law enforcement and confusing reports from rogue truckers stymied turn out but the patriot truckers are there being cheered on by locals. The truckers have pledged to fully support the veterans.

General Lee reported the group drove through downtown right past the Pentagon to the WWII memorial. Crews were out with video cameras to record the event and footage will be available for viewing at a later time. The General reported that highway patrol officers were completely cooperative and he confirmed all laws have been obeyed by the truckers. Nothing has happened that should scare any driver from participating.



Pictures of the HDTV truck vehicle have been posted on the Trucker Ride for the Constitution Facebook page along with video showing the trucks leaving the staging are this morning. A photograph of the trucks rolling through DC on I-395 was posted about an hour ago.

General Lee stated the trucker presence was known and felt in DC when on I-395 going past memorials. He reported the group had traffic backed up from DC to I-495 for 10 miles. This resulted in travelers calling into the Virginia State Police complaining about the back-up. According to the General, Virginia State Police supported the group's efforts but requested the protestors leave one lane open. The Virginia State Police were not issuing tickets but were required to talk with the group. Officers reported to General Lee they were working overtime due to the event. General Lee indicated the higher ranking officers were the ones that had spoken with him.

HDTV Truck at Truckers Ride for the Constitution

Anyone who wants to join in the protest can meet up with the trucks this afternoon between 3 PM and 4 PM Eastern Time at the staging area off of I-95, exit 98 in Doswell, Virginia.

There have been NO National Guard troops out today and according to General Lee; he had not seen any during the event so far.
If you are trying to follow the group along the traffic cams, it has been very difficult to follow the group with the cameras. Some are covered with raindrops. Some are not working, and some do not seem to be indicative of the true nature of the traffic.



It has been very disappointing to hear there are individuals of the trucking community who have gone "rogue" and disseminated information that confused or intimidated other drivers. This event has garnered a lot of support throughout the country. It has been the single most important event that gathered many different organizations together along with many multi-faceted individuals.

A theory has been brought to my attention of why the truckers may not be able to get anything done; it is because some individuals in the different sub-groups will not put aside their petty differences to come together for a greater cause. At this point, I would have to agree with that. General Lee, Zeeda Andrews and other individuals involved have placed their integrity and reputation on the line to participate in this endeavor. For those who have smeared this event by attempting to subvert it, it is an indication of your pettiness and smallness which is to be pitied. Remember your actions when you need support from America; remember how you behaved when America rose up to stand together. A good piece of advice for those of you who went "rogue" is: If you can't lead or follow, get out of the way.

We are not deterred, and we are proceeding ahead. Regardless, we are still a success, and support for this effort is just as strong. The Veterans stand will be upcoming with the truckers backing them up.

Following this closely for the last 30 hours, a question entered my mind that was expressed by Dean Garrison in his article on Freedom Outpost: where is our support from DC? As Dean indicated, these truckers are jeopardizing their jobs and missing out on income; they have incurred an expense of $1500 or greater to represent the American people. Folks, that's not chump change and is conservative at 8 mpg.

These truckers and individuals riding the beltway have committed themselves to this effort to save America and protect the freedoms every American along with those nay-sayers and "rogue" truckers enjoy today.

Regardless of the outcome, these road warriors and those riding in non-big rigs with them are our true heroes. If those professing to "stand for America" in DC were really interested in backing up their claims, they would be out there to at least talk to these guys or take a ride with one of them. I'm sure the General would love to show Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Mike Lee or Louie Gohmert the DC sights from his patriotic rig.

How about it Senators and Representatives? Would you show your support for America by contacting the Pete Santilli show to take a ride?

UPDATE: Just heard that the truckers are meeting at an exit to have lunch, meet with Louie Gohmert, regroup and gather ALL trucks together to make a big push after lunch.

Construction workers were cheering the truckers on while they were on I-395.

UPDATE: The donation button on the pages have been removed.. anyone wanting to donate fuel is asked to go to exit 98 on I-95 in Doswell so they can pay for fuel.

They are now asking if there is anyone who wants to donate they can contact the Doswell All American Plaza at the number below or stop by and fill up a trucker's tank. One woman is going there now to fill up a trucker's tank, get in and ride around to take pics/video then go back to the plaza.

Doswell All American Plza I95 Exit 98 (10222 Kings Dominion Hwy) | Doswell , VA | Phone: 804-876-3742

Pete and Susannah said they were sure any trucker would love to ride some supporters around.


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Truckers Ride For The Constitution

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