Bus/Carpool to D.C. 1/06/2005?

[shiina]

Does anyone know of any websites or forums that are setting up carpools or bussing to D.C. for Jan. 6th? Maybe we could set up a forum with a thread for each state or something...

I really want to go, but I got hit by a truck a few weeks ago and haven't been able to work (or walk...) so I can't afford to fly out.

[HEAVYHEART]

1. Holy shit!

You got hit by a TRUCK? Sorry about that. I hope you're ok now. As for carpools or bussing on Jan 6th, I have no info regarding that but I am trying to get out of work so I can make plans to go.

Kicking this thread for now..

[cyn2]

2. Have you considered Trains? n/t

[shiina]

3. Yeah, but...

Trains are expensive, too.

I was hoping someone would be organizing something because that will get more people going.

[insane_cratic_gal]

4. Anyone need

Ride from Western Pa?

got a gas hog mini van

[KyndCulture]

5. There's a site I found with a rideshare board

http://www.drivingvotes.org/triplistings.php

[lonestarnot]

6. Damn...Poor Thing! Keep checking...I have put out a plea....

:hug:

[lonestarnot]

7. Need an ambulance reservation?

Stretcher blankets? Sure you can take the cold?

[UncleSepp]

8. Where are you riding from?

Craigslist has a ride-share board also if you can't find something on drivingvotes.

[shiina]

9. Thanks!

I signed up on Craiglist.

Drivingvotes only has stuff for the inauguration.

I'm in Boise right now and the political climate is killing me. You wouldn't believe the talk radio line-up out here. Ah, I miss MN in the Wellstone days.

[phantomvotes]

10. ANSWER Coalition on Cspan today

are organizing buses, vans and carpools across the USA. Watch Cspan
tonight at 8:13 pm ET. Sign up on their website:

http://www.internationalanswer.org/

C-Span to rebroadcast Jan. 20 press conference with ANSWER Coalition
Friday December 17, 2004
C-Span 1 at 8:13 pm ET and 11:45 pm ET on Friday, December 17, and at 5:15 am ET on Saturday, December 18

[babylonsister]

11. I caught this, but as of yet there is

no info on their website to sign up for a ride, only to organize. I'm thinking of going myself from TX if I can get there.

[hootinholler]

17. That is for the 20th, not the 6th...

Unless I missed it.

-Hoot

[intelle]

12. This is not an unusual or unreasonable request

Jan 6 is an odd day...it falls in the middle of the week. And, it comes right after the holiday season, when a lot of us take vacation to be with our families.

So, in my own situation, I will need to drive from Pittsburgh for that day and drive back so I can be back at work on the following day.

It would be so helpful if a carpool were available in my area as I know this kind of driving pressure will be hard to deal with.

But, if not, I am planning on going anyway. It is that important.

[hootinholler]

18. Amtrak has service from Pgh...

to D.C.

Union Station is very convenient to the Capitol building.

An alternative is to come nearby the night before and take a MARC train from an outlying city. Many stations have free parking, but, many stations have parking problems. I suggest Frederick Md. or Martinsburg W.Va. The hotel will be cheaper and you won't have to find parking in downtown DC.

-Hoot

[intelle]

19. I appreciate this, Hoot.

Hadn't thought of Amtak...I am considering this option.

[Griffy]

21. thats pretty far.. im from DC.. u can get hotels nearer...

Like college park.. its near the end of the metro.. which will take you directly downtown! .. these hotels will often shuttle you there even...

[texpatriot2004]

13. Thanks for putting this question out there Shiina, I wanted to

look into this ride thing too. Hey, how's your healing process coming along? What kind of truck? Bless your heart. Sounds horrible. I know where there's a will, there's a way and you will find out how to get there on the 6th. I recently was reading about Wellstone. He was sterling eh? Tragic "accident" that caused his death.

[texpatriot2004]

14. kick for carpoolers to DC Jan 6th

[caligirl]

15. Donate your frequent flyer miles if you can't go, someone else can..

When i was supporting Howard Dean in the primary, if someone couldn't make it to a Dean event and had frequent flier miles they would arrange to donate a ticket so others could go. I am sad to say i myself have none. Hope this can get a few more to DC.

[mom cat]

16. kick

[Lil]

20. kick for carpoolers

[Lil]

22. kick

[Angry Girl]

23. kick

[Lil]

24. kick for carpoolers n/t

[Niche]

25. Kick!

[Lil]

26. kick

[BushSpeak]

27. You can also check out the 51 Capital March site

They are organizing for Jan 6th. There is a rally in Baltimore on the 2nd and a march to Washington.

"Save Our Votes" March on Washington: January 2nd to January 6th
From SELMA to OHIO to WASHINGTON: Marching For Our Voting Rights!
Begins Sunday January 2nd at a "You Stole My Vote" rally in downtown Baltimore
Arrives Thursday morning January 6th at the redefeatbush.com rally at the Federal
Capitol in Washington DC.

They had ride boards up for the 51 state Capital march. Ask them to start one this march.

http://www.51capitalmarch.com/