View Full Version : Molon Labe: Postcards for our elected officials
Just had an idea....
I think The American People need to start a postcard campaign, and flood the White House, and the offices of every Senator and Congressman with postcards that merely say "Molon Labe".
What do you guys think?
I like it. Gets the point across.
rgburdie
12-30-2012, 00:53
Like.
SA Friday
12-30-2012, 00:53
They will just collect return addresses... Besides, you assume any of them are smart enough to figure out what it means.
two shoes
12-30-2012, 00:55
They will just collect return addresses... Besides, you assume any of them are smart enough to figure out what it means.
Debbie Downer....
Do post cards have a return address???
ETA: http://www.zazzle.com/molon+labe+postcards
Teufelhund
12-30-2012, 01:04
I like it. Perhaps with a picture of your EBR.
This is another verbatim scene from the book, Enemies Foreign and Domestic. If you haven't read it, give it a look.
SA Friday
12-30-2012, 01:05
Debbie Downer....
Do post cards have a return address???
ETA: http://www.zazzle.com/molon+labe+postcards
I would do it... They already have my address.
two shoes
12-30-2012, 01:08
I would do it... They already have my address.
Along with most of us, but you, likely for other reasons... [Beer]
536 of them will add up...
They will just collect return addresses... Besides, you assume any of them are smart enough to figure out what it means.
Who the hell is gonna put their return address on it? All they need is to see postcards coming in postmarked from all over the country, with the same two-word message. I think this needs to be pushed to every gun forum on the 'net.
And any moron can find out the meaning in 20 seconds on Google.
And personally, I wouldn't buy pre-made postcards, I'd buy blank ones and run 'em through my printer putting my own design on them. Simple, just the words, don't need any guns or designs on them. I think the Post Office still sells simple blank postcards, and the postage may be a little cheaper than using stamps. Don't know, worth looking into.
Think about it.....if we could get every concerned gun owner we know to mail just a dozen postcards to the White House, their Senaturds, and CongressFools, there could be hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of these coming in postmarked from all over the country, with the same two-word message.
KestrelBike
12-30-2012, 01:43
Debbie Downer....
Do post cards have a return address???
ETA: http://www.zazzle.com/molon+labe+postcards
LOL the un helmet one
GilpinGuy
12-30-2012, 02:37
Think about it.....if we could get every concerned gun owner we know to mail just a dozen postcards to the White House, their Senaturds, and CongressFools, there could be hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of these coming in postmarked from all over the country, with the same two-word message.
I like this. Anonymous gun owners saying "WE'RE HERE YOU ASSHOLE" might make an impact. Let's send them...
I say anonymous because many of us are living in locations where their Reps don't give a shit what they have to say (Boulder). I am in one of these locations. When (OK, if....) they start knocking on doors, do I want to be one of the first on their list because of a postcard I sent a year earlier?
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 03:04
I'm totally down for this. I'm going to print some postcards that just say Molon Labe on the front. On the back, they will say something to the effect of "remember who you work for."
Simple and to the point! [Beer]
Bailey Guns
12-30-2012, 06:54
I like this idea. I think I'd start at the state level first, though. Or buy 2 cards...one to the WH, one to the governor.
JohnTRourke
12-30-2012, 07:01
LOL the un helmet one
yep
that one is the best, I totally agree.
It doesn't have to be a post card. Just a letter with a piece of paper with "Molon Labe" scribbled on it will do the trick.
I'm gonna do it.
BPTactical
12-30-2012, 08:20
Great idea, should be prefaced with the oath elected officials take to abide by and uphold the Constitution and the statement: "You work for US".
I would not put any image of a firearm on it whatsoever. Look what they do to schoolchildren that draw a picture of one..........
Need to spread this idea to every forum, even if not firearm related.
dwalker460
12-30-2012, 08:34
Great idea, should be prefaced with the oath elected officials take to abide by and uphold the Constitution and the statement: "You work for US".
I would not put any image of a firearm on it whatsoever. Look what they do to schoolchildren that draw a picture of one..........
Need to spread this idea to every forum, even if not firearm related.
Agree, every supporter of the 2nd should send one of these to their police chief/sheriff, mayor, governor, senator, representative, and the white house, postage collect. Pressure on local government puts pressure higher up, pressure higher up keeps pressure on local government. They all need to understand where the US Citizen stands on this issue, and it is not with them.
Someone better with artsy stuff than me should put together a nicely done MOLON LABE postcard along the lines of ...
MOLON LABE- Come take them, we will be waiting...
ETA-
I would think the message sent with all the EBR and other firearms sales the past week, the record attendance at gun shows etc. might give them an idea of what they are facing, and it is not time for gun owners to turtle and remain silent, but to become more vocal and put the pressure on them to remind everyone, politely, that we are a free country for a reason, and we will not live in fear of our government, not now, not ever.
clworth22
12-30-2012, 09:34
A post card for every gun you own, I love this idea.
I like the idea, while I have no creative side, I think it should be kept non threatening but a reminder as to who they are supposed to represent and work for. I would kick in $ to help move it along. If it goes forward, contact me and I'll help.
GlockDog47
12-30-2012, 09:47
I am down.... Going to send my card Monday.
Great Idea! Send them to all you your reps. Are there any local printers on the forum that want to do some up?
RCCrawler
12-30-2012, 09:56
Sounds like a threat to me, could just egg them on.
Besides how many of you would actually do something if the national guard showed up at your front door to collect your guns.
spittoon
12-30-2012, 10:02
Sounds like a threat to me, could just egg them on.
Besides how many of you would actually do something if the national guard showed up at your front door to collect your guns.
DAM[Poke]
RCCrawler
12-30-2012, 10:31
Don't get me wrong I'm all for protecting our rights, but 1,000's of people sending letters stating "come and take them" just sounds like you're egging them on.
dwalker460
12-30-2012, 10:41
grow a set already! THEY are trying to take your possessions and remove your own personal protection. Egging them on? How about reminding them that the 2nd does not guarantee the right to shoot Bambi in the woods, but DOES guarantee the RIGHT to shoot politicians when necessary? How about reminding them that THEY are elected, not crowned, and that if they continue to ignore the 800lb Gorilla in the room he will make his presence known in a way they might not appreciate? How about getting pissed off and caring what happens to this country rather than be afraid of being called a gun nut or extremist or some other liberal bullshit?
How about I hope they feel threatened and I hope they remember the Civil War, which was not fought over slavery, but an oppressive government. How about being a student of history instead off a victim of it?
BPTactical
12-30-2012, 10:50
RCCrawler does make a good point however, they would twist it into a threat.
Like I said, quote their oath of office, the 2cnd(Federal or State as appropriate) with "Shall not be infringed" in bold, close with "You work for US".
Simple, yet bold.
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 10:58
I changed the wording a little bit on mine. Instead of "remember who you work for" It's going to say "Remember who you were elected to serve."
Return address is going to just say "The American People"
gnihcraes
12-30-2012, 11:38
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.
I put this on everything I send to them.
newracer
12-30-2012, 11:41
I like this..............A LOT!
We must hang together, gentlemen...else, we shall most assuredly hang separately."
SideShow Bob
12-30-2012, 11:51
To those that are going to print their own post cards, remember that each printer prints a micro ID on everything it prints out.
I saw this on CSI, so it must be true.......[LOL]
dwalker460
12-30-2012, 12:01
Tothose that are going to print there own post cards, remember that each printer prints a micro ID on everything it prints out.
I saw this on CSI, so it must be true.......[LOL]
Cool, Kinko's is likely to have black helicopters overhead very soon...
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 12:09
The biggest pain about all of this is the postage.... but if you can't afford to spend an hour or two and $20 to send out 62 postcards, then your freedom must be pretty far down on your list of priorities...
Seriously, Postcards are only $.32 each to mail, and you can print them yourself on cardstock or heavy paper. They just need to meet these standards:
Rectangular
At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick
No more than 4-1/4 inches high x 6 inches long x 0.016 inches thick
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 12:14
http://www.contactingthecongress.org/ Click on a state, then click on a member's name on the left to get their mailing address in DC, along with their DC phone, fax and contact form. In some cases, they even have twitter accounts posted. How funny would it be if we all tweeted several times a day with just the words "MOLON LABE.... Remember who you serve senator (or representative)." and then tag them in it. Tweeting is free. and annoying. [LOL]
dwalker460
12-30-2012, 12:17
In some cases, they even have twitter accounts posted. How funny would it be if we all tweeted several times a day with just the words "MOLON LABE.... Remember who you serve senator (or representative)." and then tag them in it. Tweeting is free. and annoying. [LOL]
Tell me more about this "tweeting" you speak of...
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 12:30
Tell me more about this "tweeting" you speak of...
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/understanding-twitter-basics0.html
[ROFL3][ROFL3][ROFL3][ROFL3]
Teufelhund
12-30-2012, 13:03
We are not school children; we are the rightful masters of this country. The power of government is derived from the consent of the governed; their authority is a privilege extended by us, and it is ours to revoke as we deem necessary.
ETA: It has come to light the Jefferson quote in the attached image is incorrectly attributed. Use at your own risk.
18131
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 13:34
We are not school children; we are the rightful masters of this country. The power of government is derived from the consent of the governed; their authority is a privilege extended by us, and it is ours to revoke as we deem necessary.
18131
Well said, sir.
Big Wall
12-30-2012, 14:36
I think these need to be sent to the media as well.
where can we get these printed?
fantastic idea...I'm curious though, has anyone here started send them in?
You can go to any office supply place like Staples or Office Depot, and buy packages of Avery blank 4x6 postcards on 8.5x11" stock, and run them through your printer, just like making labels or making your own business cards. You can put anything on them you want. The sheets are pre-perforated, you just tear on the dotted lines. Address them and stamp them.
http://www.google.com/search?q=avery+postcards&hl=en&tbo=d&rlz=1T4GZAG_enUS482US482&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=VbDgULDaG8mErAGujIGwDQ&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAA&biw=819&bih=432
For that matter, you should be able to buy blank postcards at the Post Office and feed them by hand through your printer, just like photo paper. The worst part of the whole idea is the postage, IMO.
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 16:20
You can go to any office supply place like Staples or Office Depot, and buy packages of Avery blank 4x6 postcards on 8.5x11" stock, and run them through your printer, just like making labels or making your own business cards. You can put anything on them you want. The sheets are pre-perforated, you just tear on the dotted lines. Address them and stamp them.
http://www.google.com/search?q=avery+postcards&hl=en&tbo=d&rlz=1T4GZAG_enUS482US482&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=VbDgULDaG8mErAGujIGwDQ&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAA&biw=819&bih=432
For that matter, you should be able to buy blank postcards at the Post Office and feed them by hand through your printer, just like photo paper. The worst part of the whole idea is the postage, IMO.
More stimulus for the economy :)
I just bought some 120# cardstock and I'm going to print 4 to a page and then cut it. I can print a bunch of extras if anyone wants them. I have 150 sheets.
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 17:06
Here's what I made. It took about 10 minutes using google image search and borrowing some words from you gentlemen:
http://i.imgur.com/fWhCcl.jpg
I put it together with Microsoft Word, so you can just print 4 to a page on some cardstock... super easy! If anyone wants a copy of the word doc so you can monkey with it or customize it, shoot me a PM. I'm trying to make this as easy as possible so more people will participate. If you live in Colorado Springs and want me to just make you some postcards, I can do that too. I'll make postcards until I run out of paper for anyone who wants them. If you want them addressed to a certain person, tell me. Otherwise, I'm just going to print a bunch with various names and addresses on them. I'm planning on mailing 100 postcards by the end of the week.
Writing your reps in hope that they will listen to you when their core beliefs are opposed to the 2nd, I wont waste my time.
But his, great idea,this is something I can get behind.
Did anyone post this idea on that other ar site, much more people nationally there and some would even get on board as well I bet.
Here's what I made. It took about 10 minutes using google image search and borrowing some words from you gentlemen:
http://i.imgur.com/fWhCcl.jpg
I put it together with Microsoft Word, so you can just print 4 to a page on some cardstock... super easy! If anyone wants a copy of the word doc so you can monkey with it or customize it, shoot me a PM. I'm trying to make this as easy as possible so more people will participate. If you live in Colorado Springs and want me to just make you some postcards, I can do that too. I'll make postcards until I run out of paper for anyone who wants them. If you want them addressed to a certain person, tell me. Otherwise, I'm just going to print a bunch with various names and addresses on them. I'm planning on mailing 100 postcards by the end of the week.
That's very cool! But does anybody know if there's an "official size" regulation for postcards? At 4 per sheet, I wonder if they'd be too small. The Avery's are 4x6, I think.
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 18:55
That's very cool! But does anybody know if there's an "official size" regulation for postcards? At 4 per sheet, I wonder if they'd be too small. The Avery's are 4x6, I think.
I posted the size requirements, but they got stuck on the often-overlooked first page ;)
The biggest pain about all of this is the postage.... but if you can't afford to spend an hour or two and $20 to send out 62 postcards, then your freedom must be pretty far down on your list of priorities...
Seriously, Postcards are only $.32 each to mail, and you can print them yourself on cardstock or heavy paper. They just need to meet these standards:
Rectangular
At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick
No more than 4-1/4 inches high x 6 inches long x 0.016 inches thick
I pulled those requirements straight from the USPS site: http://pe.usps.com/businessmail101/mailcharacteristics/cards.htm
newracer
12-30-2012, 18:59
Writing your reps in hope that they will listen to you when their core beliefs are opposed to the 2nd, I wont waste my time.
But his, great idea,this is something I can get behind.
Did anyone post this idea on that other ar site, much more people nationally there and some would even get on board as well I bet.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1412355_.html
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 19:01
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1412355_.html
Awesome. Now I'm famous on Arfcom... lol Thanks for spreading it.
Cool, I did not want to be a dupe'er. I did share this thread with some other people also.
edit: I gave it a bump to get some fresh views also.
I just posted this idea over on subguns.com.
Thus is an idea I can really get behind. I will send a bunch out to national and local people soon.
Kraven251
12-30-2012, 19:15
I would love to be a fly on the wall when these start rolling in, just to see the look on their faces. ...quizzical, confused, and a moderate amount of fear
Black faxing them would be free and annoying too but I wouldn't suggest doing that...
Inconel710
12-30-2012, 21:45
The only problem I have with your work HoneyBadger is that Jefferson quote. According to Monticello.org there are a lot of second amendment quotes incorrectly attributed to Jefferson and I couldn't find anything similar on their quotes pages or on wikiquote. I'm about to run some 4x6 cards through my printer to see if it works.
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 22:13
The only problem I have with your work HoneyBadger is that Jefferson quote. According to Monticello.org there are a lot of second amendment quotes incorrectly attributed to Jefferson and I couldn't find anything similar on their quotes pages or on wikiquote. I'm about to run some 4x6 cards through my printer to see if it works.
Thanks for the heads up on the quote possibly mis-attributed. (Not that it really matters in this case...) If you want, I'll send you the word .doc and you can do whatever you want to it... I just created a basic template.
Inconel710
12-30-2012, 22:34
Thanks for the heads up on the quote possibly mis-attributed. (Not that it really matters in this case...) If you want, I'll send you the word .doc and you can do whatever you want to it... I just created a basic template.
I got it. I had some unlined 4x6 note cards lying around and my printer handled them just fine. Got cards now for Lamborn, Udall, Bennet (DC and local offices), State Rep, State Senator, and since I had a couple extra, Diane Feinstein and Harry Reid. I went simple -
On the "picture" side:
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a FREE state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.”
On the Address side:
"As an elected official, you swore an oath to protect and defend the constitution – HONOR YOUR OATH. We, the People, are watching."
To the post office in the morning!
Slapps74
12-30-2012, 22:40
They will just collect return addresses... Besides, you assume any of them are smart enough to figure out what it means.
Not everything is a conspiracy.
HoneyBadger
12-30-2012, 22:43
Inconel710, I like your plan. Sounds simple and straight to the point. We gotta get more people on board with this. What can I do to make this easier for people???
Not everything is a conspiracy.
Don't listen to him! He's a PART OF THE CONSPIRACY!!! [panic]
[Coffee]
Teufelhund
12-30-2012, 23:09
The only problem I have with your work HoneyBadger is that Jefferson quote. According to Monticello.org there are a lot of second amendment quotes incorrectly attributed to Jefferson and I couldn't find anything similar on their quotes pages or on wikiquote. I'm about to run some 4x6 cards through my printer to see if it works.
My bad on the mis-attributed quote. If it's on the internet, it has to be true, right?
Great work on the postcard, Badger. I'll be printing up a stack tomorrow as well.
SA Friday
12-30-2012, 23:16
Not everything is a conspiracy.
Yes it is.[panic][tinhat]
Just linked to my yellow Bullit forum gun section 58k strong across the country !!
BPTactical
12-31-2012, 11:49
Great work HoneyBadger, if my printer at home will print postcards, I know what I am doing for a while tomorrow.
HoneyBadger
12-31-2012, 12:32
It's really super easy to do in Microsoft Word. I'm making a new template that will have 4 to a page and be easier to print. Apparantly the one I made above doesn't play nice with different types/brands of printers. I'll update this thread when I get home from work and get the new one made. [Coffee]
Cool idea. I have a sweet black t-shirt with ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ & Trojan symbol on the front breast, 2ndAmend. motto on the back, and US flag on the left sleeve. If anyone's interested, I can try to dig through Paypal to see what arms store, don't remember.
muddywings
12-31-2012, 12:41
Cool idea. I have a sweet black t-shirt with ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ & Trojan symbol on the front breast, 2ndAmend. motto on the back, and US flag on the left sleeve. If anyone's interested, I can try to dig through Paypal to see what arms store, don't remember.
yes please-sounds sweet
Already tried, Paypal history of payments is kinda cryptic without analyzing every single one, so this might take a bit. I'll try though...
It's really super easy to do in Microsoft Word. I'm making a new template that will have 4 to a page and be easier to print. Apparantly the one I made above doesn't play nice with different types/brands of printers. I'll update this thread when I get home from work and get the new one made. [Coffee]
Please email me the new version, if you would!
A great idea resulted in a long thread. Is there a specific date for the mail-in?
A great idea resulted in a long thread. Is there a specific date for the mail-in?
No sir, fire at will.
Kraven251
12-31-2012, 15:58
Send it!
Sharpienads
12-31-2012, 16:04
I went ahead and made some as well. Pretty much the same as the others, just with my own flavor added in.
1835918355
DSB OUTDOORS
12-31-2012, 16:45
I went ahead and made some as well. Pretty much the same as the others, just with my own flavor added in.
1835918355
I like it. Are you just printing these from your computer. Or did you have someone make em for you?
Sharpienads
12-31-2012, 16:47
I like it. Are you just printing these from your computer. Or did you have someone make em for you?
Printing from my computer. 2 per page on 150# paper.
DSB OUTDOORS
12-31-2012, 16:49
Printing from my computer. 2 per page on 150# paper.
Sweet. Thanks!! [Beer]
I LIKE THIS IDEA!!!! I'm so tired of reading all the defeatist stuff on the Internet. This is a refreshing attitude and really good to see it's coming out of Colorado.
I like the idea, RD! Personal preference is no guns pictured, just "MOLON LUBE" or the Gonzales battle cry "Come and take it".
Drop this on the PBB an watch it go viral.
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 13:52
Alright! I realized that you can upload a .doc but not a .docx file so hopefully this works!
You should be able to click the link right below this to download the basic template I used. You can modify it however you wish: change the picture, change the quotes, change the names and addresses... Do whatever you please with this, and please share it with every gun forum you can think of, and then MAIL THEM OUT! Our voices need to be heard!
18409
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
NOW IS THE TIME TO DO SOMETHING!
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 14:19
Maybe we should change the name of this thread to something like "Free postcards to send to your elected officials!"
Edit: Thanks for changing the title TheGinsue!
TDYRanger
01-01-2013, 14:38
Just had an idea....
I think The American People need to start a postcard campaign, and flood the White House, and the offices of every Senator and Congressman with postcards that merely say "Molon Labe".
What do you guys think?
Im in for some of that action
eadgbe194
01-01-2013, 14:40
printing and mailing, thanks!
blacklabel
01-01-2013, 14:41
Maybe we should change the name of this thread to something like "Free postcards to send to your elected officials!"
Edit: Thanks for changing the title TheGinsue!
Print and send them! would have been an awesome title. Just sayin'.
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 14:51
My offer still stands, I have a few hundred postcards printed that just need some postage to go out. I'm in the Powers/Woodman area of Colorado Springs. If you want some, send me a PM!
DSB OUTDOORS
01-01-2013, 15:04
Thanks for the down load "Honey" I'll get some post card stock tomorrow and start printing. [Beer]
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 15:06
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1412355_.html
Is it possible to post a .doc as an attachment on arfcom like I did here? Maybe that would spur some more attention.
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 15:09
Who do you guys think we would benefit more from mailing them to? Democrats or Republicans?
blacklabel
01-01-2013, 15:18
Who do you guys think we would benefit more from mailing them to? Democrats or Republicans?
I'd blanket everyone. I don't have much faith in the Republicans defending the 2A in an acceptable manner.
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 15:42
I'm going to get every senator at least once and then all of our Colorado reps, as well as the reps from a few adjacent states. My printer has been going non-stop for about 45 mins now... [Coffee]
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 15:55
I basically have a production line here.... I've got over 100 printed already:
http://i.imgur.com/GZLeWl.jpg
Every few pages, I'll change something like the quote on the front or the wording on the back, but for the most part they are the same.
two shoes
01-01-2013, 15:59
Who do you guys think we would benefit more from mailing them to? Democrats or Republicans?
All of them really. IMO the Dems need to be a focal point though... They are needed in this fight for our rights, I hope they see the bigger picture...
theGinsue
01-01-2013, 16:21
HoneyBadger - the one's you're pre-printing... Are you printing them with the names/addresses of the different Senators/Rep's already?
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 16:23
HoneyBadger - the one's you're pre-printing... Are you printing them with the names/addresses of the different Senators/Rep's already?
Yep. I'm printing a large variety. I'm planning on printing at least 2 for each senator, so if someone wants to mail out a set to each senator, let me know and they are all yours, ready for postage!
I'm printing out several extra copies for our state senators and reps and I'm going to mail out a set every few days for the next several weeks.... just to be persistent.
patrick0685
01-01-2013, 16:37
will share this with the fine folks in NV! Thanks honeybadger
SA Friday
01-01-2013, 17:12
Ok, This Friday I'm off. I'm willing to drive down to CO Springs and meet you to pick a bunch of these up and bring them up to Castle Rock. If Bowers and Rapid Fire are willing (I'll PM them), I can drop a bunch off at the two locations and others can pick them up there. I'll to donate $20 into the pot for more paper/ink for the run.
I would just leave the address and recipient off of them so they can be addressed to whom ever. Let me know HB.
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 17:16
SA, I can print you a whole bunch without an address. How many do you want?
SA Friday
01-01-2013, 17:31
SA, I can print you a whole bunch without an address. How many do you want?
How many will $20 do?
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 18:39
The paper was pretty inexpensive, but I'm really not sure how much ink I'm using. Ink is the expensive part. I think $20 would get about 400 postcards?
Love the idea. Wish I saw this thread earlier when I was out and about all day.
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 20:57
Here ya go! Each one of those piles has three postcards, and there's one pile for every US senator. The ones on the right are extras for our local representatives and a few other reps I've selected.
http://i.imgur.com/3mEr1l.jpg
dwalker460
01-01-2013, 21:05
Respect MR Badger!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/smilies/respect1.gif
SA Friday
01-01-2013, 21:19
400 would be great. If you have lists of addresses, throw one of those in too and I'll get them copied and distro the copies with the cards.
(I might even bring some with me to work after friday so those in the Parker/CR/Elizabeth area can swing buy and pick a few up. Don't tell Wally-world though.)
blacklabel
01-01-2013, 21:20
I sometimes wish we had a rep system here. Badger would be swimming in it after today.
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 21:46
Respect MR Badger!
I sometimes wish we had a rep system here. Badger would be swimming in it after today.
LOL thanks guys... I had the day off and Mrs. HoneyBadger didn't so I had lots of free time. All in all, this only took about 3 hours. The most tedious part was looking up each address here: http://www.contactingthecongress.org/ and then formatting those addresses correctly on each postcard. Even with that, my printer couldn't keep up.
As I said before, if you want me to print some for you, but want me to change the design or words, let me know... It's really easy and only takes a few minutes!
I have one set of 100 postcards (one for each US Senator) that is not yet spoken for... If you want it (or just some of them), let me know! The postage on 100 postcards is only $35 and when it comes to participation in this... The more, the merrier! [Flower]
dwalker460
01-01-2013, 22:00
I will take them! But Im in Denver, if we can coordinate something that would be awesome!
HoneyBadger
01-01-2013, 22:01
I'll be in Parker next weekend. I'll send you a PM.
dwalker460
01-01-2013, 22:04
Very cool thanks!
HoneyBadger
01-02-2013, 19:35
Bump for anyone who missed it!
Teufelhund
01-03-2013, 17:06
Bump. With a nice a little video about drawing a line in the sand. From Michael Badnarik's 8-hour Constitution class, all of which can be found on youtube in 7 parts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbNIU2KEz4g
Picked up post card paper. I look forward to new hand outs to police departments adding Molon Labe apparel to the growing list of things that mark people as domestic terrorists.
HoneyBadger
01-03-2013, 21:23
Picked up post card paper. I look forward to new hand outs to police departments adding Molon Labe apparel to the growing list of things that mark people as domestic terrorists.
I'm already on so many lists, it's not going to make a difference... [LOL]
Bailey Guns
01-03-2013, 21:37
I'm already on so many lists, it's not going to make a difference... [LOL]
I see it as a badge of honor.
HoneyBadger
01-03-2013, 22:01
By the end of tonight, I will have printed more than 1000 postcards. ...Used up a whole ink cartridge between Tuesday's printing and tonight! lol
I'm already on so many lists, it's not going to make a difference... [LOL]
That's because Honey Badger don't give a shit. [ROFL2]
Also, I like the idea...especially since it's comparable to poking the sleeping giant with a sharp stick. Not sure if it's a great idea, but still fun as hell.
HoneyBadger
01-03-2013, 22:42
That's because Honey Badger don't give a sh!t. [ROFL2]
Also, I like the idea...especially since it's comparable to poking the offensive, bumbling giant with a sharp stick. Not sure if it's a great idea, but still fun as hell.
Yup! [Flower]
Let us know the cost and where to get one as I would love to have one to sport on the reloading bench as well. [Awesom]
I decided to save time and save ink. I'm going to re-do the o, a, and b so they are more readable. So far this has cost me the $6.00 for the card stock and the free spray paint I already had. I figure all the pretty ones you guys are printing can do the initial education of the term, and mine will extend the point and set the tone.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6zU5yGH4-ps/UOZjyBKG58I/AAAAAAAAA1Y/CbCCKIAvxmQ/s901/MOLON+LABE.jpg
HoneyBadger
01-03-2013, 23:14
I decided to save time and save ink. I'm going to re-do the o, a, and b so they are more readable. So far this has cost me the $6.00 for the card stock and the free spray paint I already had. I figure all the pretty ones you guys are printing can do the initial education of the term, and mine will extend the point and set the tone.
[Awesom]
Quick and dirty. I made more than I can afford to send. My template got pretty bogged down with paint so there are some drips and over spray. If anyone wants any, I'd drop them off at Bowers as well (if they allow it). However, since mine aren't fancy and clean, I'll only take them down there if someone asks me to. Have to quarter and address them yourself.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rBEOULuJkps/UOZ2gG8gCoI/AAAAAAAAA18/uV55AfiKxLY/s901/Post+cards.jpg
Teufelhund
01-04-2013, 01:00
In chasing down an appropriate quote for the postcards I was printing tonight, I had to ultimately choose from several great ones. Though there are many, especially from our founding fathers, here is my short-list. I checked them with as many sources as I could find in attempting to verify they are attributed correctly, but use at your own risk:
“The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.”
– Thomas Paine
"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"
– Patrick Henry
"A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer's hand."
– Lucius Annaeus Seneca
"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act of depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest."
– Mahatma Gandhi
"The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed."
– Alexander Hamilton
"One of the ordinary modes, by which tyrants accomplish their purposes without resistance, is, by disarming the people, and making it an offense to keep arms."
– Constitutional scholar and Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story
"One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be cured by legislation."
– Thomas B. Reed
patrick0685
01-04-2013, 01:04
nice quotes[Awesom]
Lots of good stuff in this thread!!!
For anyone who needs postcards, Bowers Tactical has a stack of un-addressed cards that Honey Badger printed. There are also the 200 addressed cards that I printed last night. They are free so just put a stamp on them and send it.
Big thank you to the guys at Bowers for letting us do this and helping to defend the Constitution! If you pick up some cards please throw them some business to show them our appreciation.
Thanks!
SA Friday
01-04-2013, 18:06
I picked up cards from Honeybadger today and left a stack at Bowers, Rapid Fire Bunker, and DCF Guns. I will have some with me while at work at the Parker Walmart if the locals want to come by and get some. They are unaddressed, but the Senator's addresses are easily obtainable on the internet and the link is in this thread early on in the posts.
Cthulhu has graciously taken on making more for Bowers if/when they run out. I will work something out for more for Rapid Fire and DCF if/when they run out there.
Lets get these things posted.
HoneyBadger
01-04-2013, 21:38
Thanks for all the help guys! This was such an awesome idea, Thank you Rondog!
gnihcraes
01-04-2013, 22:51
I'll print some tomorrow, I have a 20% off bag for office depot/max and will get some card stock.
FireMoth
01-05-2013, 09:01
For those who want to participate but are tight on time or resources, We now have generous stacks of both pre-addressed and un-addressed post cards on our counter for any and all to pick up. The pre addressed only need your postage, unaddressed for any government representative you feel the need to contact.
The guys have done the leg work, writing printing and addressing these. All we ask is that you pick some up, put a stamp on them, and drop them in the mail box
I have 84 completed. Damn their is a lot of elected people on the public dime in DC. I only picked up a 200 pack, so when I get to 200 I will call it good.
Thanks for all the help guys! This was such an awesome idea, Thank you Rondog!
No problem! It was just an idea on my part, I'm thrilled to see that so many of you have grabbed that idea and stampeded past me with it. If there was just an easy way to get the idea out to every gun owner in the country.
Sharpienads
01-05-2013, 21:16
I printed and sent mine in. If I wasn't in Utah right now I'd print more, since I feel like my efforts are inadequate now. [BooHoo]
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m591/Sharpienads/IMG_20121231_153357_443_zps4e9532bc.jpg
Sad to see that the guys on that other site aren't as excited about this as we are.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1412355_.html
I'm not a member there. Maybe somebody who is can try to light a fire under their asses.
two shoes
01-05-2013, 21:35
I printed and sent mine in. If I wasn't in Utah right now I'd print more, since I feel like my efforts are inadequate now. [BooHoo]
Sad to see that the guys on that other site aren't as excited about this as we are.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1412355_.html
I'm not a member there. Maybe somebody who is can try to light a fire under their asses.
Just bumped it with a ittle reminder for them...
Sharpienads
01-05-2013, 21:41
Just bumped it with a ittle reminder for them...
Nice!
ETA: I just tried to register with that other site and it said I can't use a gmail account. WTF?
EFTA: I'm trying to find a redeeming quality of Facebook by posting this idea to every page I can.
Printing 600 more right now and will be making a run to the gun stores around town this afternoon. I'll let you guys know where to pick them up ASAP.
Planning on another 1200 tonight.
18845
Can somebody take my modified version and make it appear on all 4 quarters of the page so I can print and mail? Thanks.
18845
Can somebody take my modified version and make it appear on all 4 quarters of the page so I can print and mail? Thanks.
Not sure what you are looking to do, but I am going to take your template and use it if that's alright with you. This is great. I hope that we can get enough support throughout the internet and other media to jam their mailboxes.
I am just going to start printing until I run out of ink or paper. This is great.
I'd like to say thank you to Bowers Tactical, Centennial Gun Store, and The Firing Line for allowing us to put these postcards in their stores. I just dropped off another batch to the aforementioned local businesses so anyone needing postcards, please drop in and pay them a visit. It would be great if you could show them the same support they've shown us and make a purchase.
sneakerd
01-06-2013, 20:08
We've got stacks of them at Firing Line, I put them at the front register as well and started handing them to folks with their receipts.
patrick0685
01-06-2013, 20:14
can anyone print some off for me, i currently have no way of printing anything off and i would like to mail some to the people in NV...i'll send $$ for postage, ink, paper and time PM me!
can anyone print some off for me, i currently have no way of printing anything off and i would like to mail some to the people in NV...i'll send $$ for postage, ink, paper and time PM me!
Done. I've got a bunch more printed out. I did a slight mod on Badgers design to save some ink and time. I also have blank cards now.
Heres the modified version if anyone wants a copy.
18847
patrick0685
01-06-2013, 23:28
thanks guys, ill send them out ASAP! you guys are awesome
Not sure what you are looking to do, but I am going to take your template and use it if that's alright with you. This is great. I hope that we can get enough support throughout the internet and other media to jam their mailboxes.
I'm asking for someone who knows how to do it to take the one postcard of the four that I changed and make all 4 of them on the page like my modified one and post it here so I can print it. Thanks.
newracer
01-06-2013, 23:44
Here ya go! Each one of those piles has three postcards, and there's one pile for every US senator. The ones on the right are extras for our local representatives and a few other reps I've selected.
http://i.imgur.com/3mEr1l.jpg
Do you have the words file with all the senators? That would be nice to post on the "other" site. I did post links to the one you already posted as well as the pdf posted already.
newracer
01-06-2013, 23:49
I'm asking for someone who knows how to do it to take the one postcard of the four that I changed and make all 4 of them on the page like my modified one and post it here so I can print it. Thanks.
Where do you want the Clinton quote? On the front? Any other changes to the back?
newracer
01-07-2013, 00:07
I also posted it in the Politics and Activism section to hopefully gain some support.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_137/1416788_.html&page=1
I also posted it in the Politics and Activism section to hopefully gain some support.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_137/1416788_.html&page=1
Ha! Thank you for doing that but it doesn't seem to have gotten much in the way of traffic. Nope just somebody saying they want you to change the quote on the card rather than changing it himself and printing. I'm sorry but that kind of attitude on his part puts the pathetic in apathetic...
two shoes
01-07-2013, 13:56
18845
Can somebody take my modified version and make it appear on all 4 quarters of the page so I can print and mail? Thanks.
Is this what you were thinking? 18867
two shoes
01-07-2013, 15:00
Ha! Thank you for doing that but it doesn't seem to have gotten much in the way of traffic. Nope just somebody saying they want you to change the quote on the card rather than changing it himself and printing. I'm sorry but that kind of attitude on his part puts the pathetic in apathetic...
Kills me how the BARFCOM group work.... or not...
Kills me how the BARFCOM group work.... or not...
Yep sad. I just responded to the a$$hat so maybe he or someone else over there will become part of the solution.
"Originally Posted By x39crazy:
One without the quote would be nice. Seems that particular quote wasnt seen before 2007. Monticello web site has no record of it.
monticello.org (http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/beauty-second-amendment-quotation)"
Great, you've identified an error. Now how about downloading the file, fixing the problem, and then start printing and mailing. Apathy is poison.
Molon Labe
I could use a hand distributing these to any of the shops that will put them in their store. Let me know if you'd be willing to help and I can give you a stack. I'll be printing more soon but have to pick up more ink and paper. I will continue to do this until my f&cking printer dies...then I'll go buy a high speed printer that does two sided copies.
HoneyBadger
01-07-2013, 18:39
I could use a hand distributing these to any of the shops that will put them in their store. Let me know if you'd be willing to help and I can give you a stack. I'll be printing more soon but have to pick up more ink and paper. I will continue to do this until my f&cking printer dies...then I'll go buy a high speed printer that does two sided copies.
You're doing an awesome job Cthulhu!
Anyone in the Springs want some more postcards? I have a few hundred blank ones, and about a hundred each addressed specifically to DeGette and Perlmutter.
Bowers Tactical was kind enough to allow us to use their store as a distribution point for these. If you have time please stop by and pick up a stack to drop off, mail, or hand deliver. So far the stores that have a supply are Bowers Tactical, Centennial Gun Store, and The Firing Line. If anyone can deliver to BluCore, 5280, Jenson, etc. please go to Bowers and pick up what you think you can distribute.
Thanks!
hollohas
01-07-2013, 20:04
Picked up a stack at Rapid Fire Bunker today. Will add postage, addresses and mail tomorrow.
sneakerd
01-07-2013, 20:06
We're handing them out at The Firing Line.
Sharpienads
01-07-2013, 20:58
You're doing an awesome job Cthulhu!
Anyone in the Springs want some more postcards? I have a few hundred blank ones, and about a hundred each addressed specifically to DeGette and Perlmutter.
You could drop them off at Bravo Arms, The Shootin' Den, or Tri-Lakes Shooting Supply if nobody claims them. I don't know for sure, but I bet they'd all be more than happy to have a stack on their counters.
gnihcraes
01-07-2013, 22:50
Printed mine up, printed a batch for a friend, he wanted another stack for work and his co-workers. We'll have another 100 or so in the mail soon.
HoneyBadger
01-07-2013, 23:43
You could drop them off at Bravo Arms, The Shootin' Den, or Tri-Lakes Shooting Supply if nobody claims them. I don't know for sure, but I bet they'd all be more than happy to have a stack on their counters.
Would anyone be willing to do this for me? I can print off as many as you want, but it would be nice to have someone else to pick them up and distribute them.
Sharpienads
01-07-2013, 23:58
Would anyone be willing to do this for me? I can print off as many as you want, but it would be nice to have someone else to pick them up and distribute them.
If nobody else does I will. But I'm in Utah until Saturday.
HoneyBadger
01-08-2013, 09:22
If nobody else does I will. But I'm in Utah until Saturday.
That's fine. This reason we're doing this is still certainly going to be here by Saturday... Get in touch with me when you're back and I'll give you as many as you want. It's a piece of cake to change the design, words, pictures, quotes, etc., so let me know if you want something different.
Does anyone know of a professional print shop that would be able to help us out with this? Right now the process of printing and cutting is painfully slow. If anyone has some time, could you update the word files with pre-addressed cards. I think we'll get more participation if all that's required is a stamp.
In the interim, I'm thinking of investing in a high speed printer. Do you guys have recommendations? I'm looking for something that prints two sided, is fast, and has affordable ink.
Teufelhund
01-08-2013, 12:02
Kudos for all your hard work and effort, Cthulhu. I'm going by Bowers at lunch today to pick up a stack to redistribute amongst LGS we have not already approached such as BluCore and Castle Arms.
Have you removed the mis-attributed quote from the ones you are printing, or at least changed it to "unknown" or "anonymous?"
Kudos for all your hard work and effort, Cthulhu. I'm going by Bowers at lunch today to pick up a stack to redistribute amongst LGS we have not already approached such as BluCore and Castle Arms.
Have you removed the mis-attributed quote from the ones you are printing, or at least changed it to "unknown" or "anonymous?"
Thanks Teufelhund! I haven't changed the original that Honey Badger created. I've got an updated version (not addressed) that says "We should not forget that the spark which ignited the American Revolution was causedby the British attempt to confiscate the firearms of the colonists. - Patrick Henry". I replaced the AR-15 on the front with a Spartan helmet to save some ink. I'd like to get the new version updated so that they are pre-addressed but my day job is getting in the way. If anyone can help with this please let me know.
Cutting the paper into cards has been the most time consuming (and dangerous) part of the project. Anyone willing to help with this?
Teufelhund
01-08-2013, 12:29
I can help cut them. If you want to drop off some uncut sheets at Bowers, I'll pick them up and use the paper-cutter at the office to make quick work of it. Thanks again for your hard work.
newracer
01-08-2013, 12:46
I uploaded both the pdf and the MS Word Document so if you want to share on another forum they do not have to register here to get them.
MS Word Document (http://home.comcast.net/~newracer/NewPostcard.doc)
PDF Document (http://home.comcast.net/~newracer/PostcardBlank.pdf)
HoneyBadger
01-08-2013, 15:00
I uploaded both the pdf and the MS Word Document so if you want to share on another forum they do not have to register here to get them.
MS Word Document (http://home.comcast.net/~newracer/NewPostcard.doc)
PDF Document (http://home.comcast.net/~newracer/PostcardBlank.pdf)
AWESOME. Thanks a bunch!
I have a $20 paper cutter from Walmart that has made the job pretty quick. My printer prints double sided about 1 sheet per minute (it pauses to allow the ink to dry halfway through) and I can cut 25 sheets into 100 postcards in about 5 mins.
What do you guys think about using something like this (http://gotprint.net/g/welcome.do) service to print our cards? It was around $50 to print 1000 so they can do it for less than I can.
So I was thinking that maybe modifying our strategy a bit might be worth examining. I love the postcards (obviously) but I was thinking of using a tactic right out out the "progressive" playbook. How about switching to pre-printed letters & envelopes? I believe that each letter gets a response doesn't it? The automated replies that you get via. email are too easy for them to just brush us off.
Rules for Radicals
Saul Alinsky
RULE 4: “Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.” If the rule is that every letter gets a reply, send 30,000 letters. You can kill them with this because no one can possibly obey all of their own rules.
Just a thought.
two shoes
01-08-2013, 17:43
What do you guys think about using something like this (http://gotprint.net/g/welcome.do) service to print our cards? It was around $50 to print 1000 so they can do it for less than I can.
I might check out VistaPrint too....
So I was thinking that maybe modifying our strategy a bit might be worth examining. I love the postcards (obviously) but I was thinking of using a tactic right out out the "progressive" playbook. How about switching to pre-printed letters & envelopes? I believe that each letter gets a response doesn't it? The automated replies that you get via. email are too easy for them to just brush us off.
Rules for Radicals
Saul Alinsky
RULE 4: “Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.” If the rule is that every letter gets a reply, send 30,000 letters. You can kill them with this because no one can possibly obey all of their own rules.
Just a thought.
One problem: Senators and Congressmen have franking privileges, meaning they get their mail sent for free. So we'd just end up paying to get buried in junk mail.
One problem: Senators and Congressmen have franking privileges, meaning they get their mail sent for free. So we'd just end up paying to get buried in junk mail.
Excellent point but so would the anti Second amendment sheep. It's not even a drop in the bucket compared to what they spend on all the waste. I'm just trying to figure out how to keep this going without going broke in the process. I've got about $200 sunk into the postcard campaign and I think I could print a lot more letters for a much lower cost.
I may have some contacts in the printing business, 2A friendly at that. Let me see what a quantity (10k+) might cost.
I may have some contacts in the printing business, 2A friendly at that. Let me see what a quantity (10k+) might cost.
Fantastic! Thank you!!! I bet we could get donations to help make this a happen. I know I'd be in.
Teufelhund
01-08-2013, 19:19
One problem: Senators and Congressmen have franking privileges, meaning they get their mail sent for free. So we'd just end up paying to get buried in junk mail.
Is there anything our masters have formulated for us from which they are not exempt? [Bang]
Is there any way we can get a list of people that you guys have sent out to on the first page? It'd be nice to make sure we are getting more people, but also to make sure we are getting the more important ones more than once. I'm looking to cut and address mine tonight.
Good news. I found a place to get ink cheap. Ordered 10 more so I should be back in business soon. That will let me do 5x more than I've already printed. About 6,000 give or take.
Here's what I could use help with. If anyone has time, please update the word file with names and addresses. The first page with the fronts can stay the same I just need the backs addressed. PM me if you can help please!
HoneyBadger
01-09-2013, 14:50
Good news. I found a place to get ink cheap. Ordered 10 more so I should be back in business soon. That will let me do 5x more than I've already printed. About 6,000 give or take.
Here's what I could use help with. If anyone has time, please update the word file with names and addresses. The first page with the fronts can stay the same I just need the backs addressed. PM me if you can help please!
If I knew this was going to be an ongoing project, I would have planned better from the start. What addresses do you want on them? Every Senator? Colorado Reps? BHO?
The UPS store by my work has told me twice that they don't have the post card stamps. They said they haven't sent them because prices are going up to .33 cents on the 27th.
If I knew this was going to be an ongoing project, I would have planned better from the start. What addresses do you want on them? Every Senator? Colorado Reps? BHO?
Anyone and everyone you think should get a "love letter" Badger. I think Barry should defiantly receive a few as should Slow Joe since he's been appointed to save us from ourselves. I've got the face of the card so if you can just send me the backs with addresses that would be awesome. I've been printing them with a Spartan helmet vs. the AR in your original design to save on ink. Not as direct but I think it still gets the point across. If anyone has an idea for a different design or wants to send me a file with a new graphic please do so. Please keep in mind that larger graphics burn through ink and slow down the process. Thanks guys!!!
USAFGopherMike
01-10-2013, 13:57
I want in on this. Mine will go to Florida, CO, and DC. How can I help?
I want in on this. Mine will go to Florida, CO, and DC. How can I help?
Awesome! Sending as many postcards as you can afford is a great start. If you're up in Fort Collins you could distribute some cards to the gun shops up that way. I know it's a haul for you, but Bowers (I25 and Arapahoe) has some to distribute. Maybe we could work out a meeting between you and one of the folks down this way. If you want to start printing your own there should be several links to the different files on the thread so you can grab them and start the presses up north. I'm buying card-stock from Walmart and found a place on line that has inexpensive ink.
I talked to Rob at Bowers Tactical today and they still have plenty of cards if anyone needs them.
How are the other shops doing? Anyone need more? Just trying to gauge how many I need to print.
USAFGopherMike
01-10-2013, 14:40
I need to get a new printer. Mine took a dump. I can't get down to Denver today, but maybe this weekend I'll pop by Bowers.
Cool idea. I have a sweet black t-shirt with ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ & Trojan symbol on the front breast, George Mason quote on the back, and US flag on the left sleeve. If anyone's interested, I can try to dig through Paypal to see what arms store, don't remember.
yes please-sounds sweet
Here it is, wore it to work today.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/SpectralCat/Firearms/ar15newscomt-shirt500.jpg
Back says: "To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them." - George Mason
From AR15News.com, but don't know if you can still get them. They have another version here: http://www.ar15news.com/ar15news-swag/
two shoes
01-10-2013, 14:55
Awesome! Sending as many postcards as you can afford is a great start. If you're up in Fort Collins you could distribute some cards to the gun shops up that way. I know it's a haul for you, but Bowers (I25 and Arapahoe) has some to distribute. Maybe we could work out a meeting between you and one of the folks down this way. If you want to start printing your own there should be several links to the different files on the thread so you can grab them and start the presses up north. I'm buying card-stock from Walmart and found a place on line that has inexpensive ink.
I need to get a new printer. Mine took a dump. I can't get down to Denver today, but maybe this weekend I'll pop by Bowers.
I'm up North.... How many do you want?
USAFGopherMike
01-10-2013, 15:00
I'm up North.... How many do you want?
50-100, and I'll throw you some $ for you efforts and mats.
Teufelhund
01-10-2013, 15:31
Cool idea. I have a sweet black t-shirt with ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ & Trojan symbol on the front breast, 2ndAmend. motto on the back, and US flag on the left sleeve. If anyone's interested, I can try to dig through Paypal to see what arms store, don't remember.
yes please-sounds sweet
That looks like it came from Gadsden and Culpeper. One of my favorite t-shirt shops. [Beer]
http://www.gadsdenandculpeper.com/
Nice, I'll check them out! Mine has AR15News.com on the sleeve, under the flag. THese are some sick patches I must admit. Gonna grab a couple for my flight jackets: http://www.gadsdenandculpeper.com/all-shoulder-patches.html
two shoes
01-10-2013, 16:14
50-100, and I'll throw you some $ for you efforts and mats.
Save it for postage.... I have 84 ready for you to address and place a stamp... PM me and we can meet up.
gnihcraes
01-10-2013, 20:23
Got mine cut up with the wife's scrap booking slicer thingy. (wheel paper cutter)
I'll mail my set off and gave about 200 or more to friends who will distribute at work etc.
I still have a few hundred card stock sitting here if anyone wants some printed. (local)
I've got 1200 more of the front only. I can print them without addresses but if anyone has a pre-addressed version please let me know.
USAFGopherMike
01-11-2013, 00:04
Save it for postage.... I have 84 ready for you to address and place a stamp... PM me and we can meet up.
In that case, I'll take all 84, plenty of people I network with that are shooters
HoneyBadger
01-11-2013, 07:21
I've got 1200 more of the front only. I can print them without addresses but if anyone has a pre-addressed version please let me know.
Hey I've been working crazy long days this week. I should be able to get some pre-addressed backs to you by Saturday.
dwalker460
01-11-2013, 07:24
I still want those if you have them, I have been crazy busy as well but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Hey I've been working crazy long days this week. I should be able to get some pre-addressed backs to you by Saturday.
You rock Badger! You really DO give a sh!t [ROFL1]
Got a bunch of non-addressed ones ready to go for whomever needs them.
two shoes
01-11-2013, 13:06
You rock Badger! You really DO give a sh!t [ROFL1]
Maybe he has "selective Honey-Badgerism"
liberty19
01-11-2013, 13:26
You guys rock!! I'm in too!
I stopped by Bowers Tactical and Centennial GC today and restocked them. Called Firing line and heard they were set. I still have a bunch if anyone wants to grab them. I'm printing more of the front only so when we get the pre-addressed file going I can churn them out. It should be around 5,000 cards so please stock up on stamps for me. [Beer]
Thanks everyone for helping out with this!
HoneyBadger
01-12-2013, 18:04
Okay, here's a basic word .doc with the contact info for every US Senator. This should make it really easy to copy and paste onto your postcards. If I can, I'll post specific postcard files later tonight for certain *special* individuals. [Muaha]
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If this isn't what you're looking for or isn't helpful, let me know!
Added: Contact info for every Colorado Representative!
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HoneyBadger
01-12-2013, 20:41
Alright!!! Here is a compiled word .doc with every US Senator! This includes the newly elected members. If you want to print the whole 50 page set (25 pages front and back) you'll have a postcard for every US Senator. If you only want to print certain ones, they are listed alphabetically by state, starting with Alaska. Postage goes up by $0.01 in 2 weeks, so send out a set of postcards now to save yourself a buck!
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Now is the time to get involved! A silent patriot is not going to win any legislative battles!
It will only cost you $35 to send a postcard to the entire US Senate!
HoneyBadger
01-12-2013, 20:53
Also, if you are in Colorado Springs and want me to print some postcards for you, shoot me a PM! It's easy, cheap, and only takes a few minutes!
HoneyBadger
01-12-2013, 22:51
Okay, this is the all inclusive post of everything I have made.
US Senate mailing addresses:
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Colorado Representative mailing addresses:
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Blank postcard template:
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ALL Senators postcards:
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ALL Colorado Representative postcards:
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Tomorrow I will add a few different templates.
It's not too late to get involved! This is not the time to be silent!
newracer
01-13-2013, 00:46
To use on other forums
Here is a file with all the Senators
MS Word Document (http://home.comcast.net/~newracer/Senate_Postcards.doc)
DeusExMachina
01-13-2013, 04:50
Saw some at Bowers today with the mis-quote.
HoneyBadger
01-13-2013, 10:40
Saw some at Bowers today with the mis-quote.
We're working on correcting that. We've printed a few thousand with correct quotes to replace the first set of bad ones.
Okay, this is the all inclusive post of everything I have made.
US Senate mailing addresses:
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Colorado Representative mailing addresses:
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Blank postcard template:
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ALL Senators postcards:
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ALL Colorado Representative postcards:
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Tomorrow I will add a few different templates.
It's not too late to get involved! This is not the time to be silent!
Hahahaha! Cr@p! I just got finished with my Senate file [facepalm]
In any case, I'm downloading your files as well and will start printing today.
Thank you Badger!!!
USAFGopherMike
01-13-2013, 11:40
Thank you Badger!!!
No doubt. You sir, are a patriot.
Saw some at Bowers today with the mis-quote.
Yeah, there are a few out there in the wild. I think we just send them anyway. It still gets the point across and I doubt our representatives will care to research the origin of the quote. I mean, they can't even properly define an assault weapon or properly use the word magazine in place of clip and they want to create a bill to ban them.
Here's another version addressed to the US Senate. Has a Spartan helmet on it to save on ink if you're printing stacks and stacks of cards (like me [werdo]). You'll have to print the first page 26 times and then flip them over and print 2-26 to make it work. My crappy old printer wound print two sided.
Thanks!!!!
Sharpienads
01-13-2013, 12:33
So what still needs to be done? What about the US house? It's quite an undertaking, but I can get every address in a word doc if you guys want.
USAFGopherMike
01-13-2013, 12:49
So what still needs to be done? What about the US house? It's quite an undertaking, but I can get every address in a word doc if you guys want.
Couldn't hurt right?
Absolutely!!! If you could use the file that badger uploaded and fill out the postcards that would be amazing! I know it's a big ask but it would really help.
Great idea and thank you!
So what still needs to be done? What about the US house? It's quite an undertaking, but I can get every address in a word doc if you guys want.
Hey folks,
I'm going to be out of town and won't be able to attend to rally on the 19th. I'm printing stacks and stacks of these postcards (thousands) so any help distributing them on the 19th would be greatly appreciated. PM me if interested.
Thanks!
HoneyBadger
01-13-2013, 13:37
Hey folks,
I'm going to be out of town and won't be able to attend to rally on the 19th. I'm printing stacks and stacks of these postcards (thousands) so any help distributing them on the 19th would be greatly appreciated. PM me if interested.
Thanks!
This is an awesome idea: hand them out to everyone at the rally!
Sharpienads
01-13-2013, 15:24
I just started on addressing the postcards to NY reps. I need to take a break.
[taze]
Sharpienads
01-13-2013, 16:45
Ok, here are addressed post cards for every US Rep. I couldn't attach the file because it exceeded the upload limit, but you can download it here:
http://www.2shared.com/document/_j-mJLxy/US_House_Postcards.html
HoneyBadger
01-13-2013, 21:57
Ok, here are addressed post cards for every US Rep. I couldn't attach the file because it exceeded the upload limit, but you can download it here:
http://www.2shared.com/document/_j-mJLxy/US_House_Postcards.html
AWESOME! Thanks for your hard work!
newracer
01-13-2013, 22:18
Hosted - Every US Rep
Every US Rep MS Word Document (http://home.comcast.net/~newracer/US House Postcards.doc)
33 sets of cards addressed to every U.S. Senator. It took every ounce of willpower not to replace Al Franken's name with "Stuart Smalley".
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Mods, sorry for the multi-post but I really need some help with this. If you have to delete I understand but I could really use some help here and time is of the essence.
Anyone who can hand out Molon Labe postcards at the rally please let me know! I've got the presses running non-stop and have ~4000 postcards to date. I'm leaving town on Wednesday so please, PLEASE, if you can help send me a PM. I'm down south and could meet between 4:30 and 5:30 today. I'm around tomorrow as well but have to be on a flight Wednesday morning.
Thanks!!!
After talking with Cthulhu (how the hell do you pronounce that?), I realized that I'd already exchanged an email with the guy that's organizing all these State Capital ralllies for Sat. the 19th all over the country, asking him if the rallies were still a go. He said yes.
So I just sent him another email explaining this whole postcard idea and put in a link to this thread.
Let's see what happens. It would be incredible to see this idea catch fire and have postcards coming in from all over the country to every elected official in Washington. Even more incredible to see it make national news.
Good talking with you today Ron! Thanks again for this great idea!
For anyone who's looking for postcards, I just dropped ~4000 off at Bowers Tactical. There are blanks as well as packets pre-addressed to every US Senator and BHO. Please take as many as you think you can use. Handing them out at the rally is a great idea but please be sure that the people who take one will really send it. I'd hate to see these end up tossed on the ground or something. I can see the media accusing us of being litterbugs etc.
Big thanks again to Mike and Rob at Bowers Tactical for letting us use their shop as a distribution point.
Thanks to everyone who's been able to participate in this.
Teufelhund
01-14-2013, 16:58
Posted on the national forums at OathKeepers (I stole some of the pictures of the cards you guys posted to include in the thread). I expect it to be well received by that bunch.
ETA: Didn't take long. The guys at OK love them. I uploaded the templates Badger provided to googledocs and linked them for all to use. So far, WY and South Carolina are on board and getting started.
HoneyBadger
01-14-2013, 17:55
Posted on the national forums at OathKeepers (I stole some of the pictures of the cards you guys posted to include in the thread). I expect it to be well received by that bunch.
ETA: Didn't take long. The guys at OK love them. I uploaded the templates Badger provided to googledocs and linked them for all to use. So far, WY and South Carolina are on board and getting started.
Awesome :) Thanks for spreading the word! If I had thought of OK, I would have jumped on them right away! They are the perfect audience for this.
Teufelhund
01-14-2013, 18:05
I should have thought of OK sooner. I hope the mods don't mind I linked back to this site to give credit for all the hard work that went into these things. If so, let me know and I'll remove it.
Bump.
Still looking for volunteers to help distribute/mail cards. Tons to be had at Bowers Tactical.
Thanks!!!
Okay, hand writing the addresses but I got 26 addressed and stamped tonight. All of the Colorado Reps, the first page of Senators, plus a few local sheriffs. Please don't forget to include lesser politicians like local sheriffs.
gnihcraes
01-16-2013, 22:45
I still haven't gotten stamps for mine. But I also figure it's best to spread these out between us, hit them over a few weeks time.
HoneyBadger
01-16-2013, 23:20
I also figure it's best to spread these out between us, hit them over a few weeks time.
This is what I'm doing. I've sending one postcard to each Colorado Rep every 3 or 4 days. By then end of January, each CO rep should have received at least 6 similar postcards, and special ones like Perlfutter and DeGette will have each received about 30. [Muaha]
Here are a couple new ones I made. Different quotes, no AR-15 on the front:
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Kaiser.Shooter
01-18-2013, 01:04
picked up a dozen today at Bowers, all stamped and went out
Sharpienads
01-18-2013, 11:20
If you guys in the Springs area have extra postcards that need to be distributed to local gun stores let me. I'll come get them and distribute.
Re-organized 6 links/templates and shared the idea with Carolina Shooters Club and Palmetto Shooters Forum.
Thanks Honey Badger, Cthulhu, et al. This idea kicks ass.
HoneyBadger
01-19-2013, 10:50
If you guys in the Springs area have extra postcards that need to be distributed to local gun stores let me. I'll come get them and distribute.
I have about 500 that need to be spread around town. I'll send you a PM.
Byte Stryke
01-20-2013, 08:06
so can we get a link to the final, corrected full edition?
This thread is a nightmare to sort out and I would like to share design and plan with Georgiapacking.org
HoneyBadger
01-20-2013, 08:52
so can we get a link to the final, corrected full edition?
This thread is a nightmare to sort out and I would like to share design and plan with Georgiapacking.org
These 3 posts have almost everything linked:
http://www.ar-15.co/threads/78797-Molon-Labe-Postcards-for-our-elected-officials?p=857079&viewfull=1#post857079
Okay, this is the all inclusive post of everything I have made.
US Senate mailing addresses:
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Colorado Representative mailing addresses:
19251
Blank postcard template:
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ALL Senators postcards:
19255
ALL Colorado Representative postcards:
19257
Tomorrow I will add a few different templates.
It's not too late to get involved! This is not the time to be silent!
http://www.ar-15.co/threads/78797-Molon-Labe-Postcards-for-our-elected-officials?p=868001&viewfull=1#post868001
This is what I'm doing. I've sending one postcard to each Colorado Rep every 3 or 4 days. By then end of January, each CO rep should have received at least 6 similar postcards, and special ones like Perlfutter and DeGette will have each received about 30. [Muaha]
Here are a couple new ones I made. Different quotes, no AR-15 on the front:
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19523
http://www.ar-15.co/threads/78797-Molon-Labe-Postcards-for-our-elected-officials?p=859341&viewfull=1#post859341
Hosted - Every US Rep
Every US Rep MS Word Document (http://home.comcast.net/~newracer/US%20House%20Postcards.doc)
There are several final editions, along with some that are blank, and some that are pre-addressed to the US Senate, US House, and CO Reps from the House. Thanks for passing it around!
Did anyone get a chance to hand out postcards at the rally?
Ron, thanks again for starting all of this!
two shoes
01-21-2013, 13:28
Did anyone get a chance to hand out postcards at the rally?
Ron, thanks again for starting all of this!
Not at the rally, with 3 kids and making signs, I forgot the stack on my desk.... DOH!!!
I did get some out to the USPSA shoot yesterday in Weld...
HoneyBadger
01-21-2013, 15:02
Sharpienads has generously helped me distribute them to Colorado Springs LGSs. [Awesom]
I'm still traveling but will be back this Saturday. How are the supplies lasting? Thanks again to everyone who's helped in this effort.
Sharpienads
01-25-2013, 20:21
I dropped off the 500 postcards I got from Honey Badger at Tri-Lakes, The Shootin' Den, and the "other store" who's name I do not speak.
I got about half-way through explaining to Laura at The Shootin' Den what the post cards were all about and she stopped me and said I need to bring more.
How many have people actually sent out though?
Sharpienads
01-25-2013, 21:18
I sent some out.
I got about half-way through explaining to Laura at The Shootin' Den what the post cards were all about and she stopped me and said I need to bring more.
We can make that happen...
HoneyBadger
01-25-2013, 21:38
I dropped off the 500 postcards I got from Honey Badger at Tri-Lakes, The Shootin' Den, and the "other store" who's name I do not speak.
I got about half-way through explaining to Laura at The Shootin' Den what the post cards were all about and she stopped me and said I need to bring more.
I have enough paper to print about 400 more. Want me to do it?
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