From humble beginnings The Minuteman Project

Nothing changes, especially in politics, if the politicans are not changed.

It's literally the same ole same ole now, for decades...
We need to remind the public, the politics of today are a result of the people who have been in politics since then.

June 10, 2005, 12:44 PM EDT / Source: msnbc.com

By Brock N. Meeks

Volunteers in the civilian-led border watch group known as the “Minuteman Project” are called vigilantes, or worse, by their critics -- patriots or heroes by their supporters. Regardless of the moniker, the Minutemen have driven the issue of illegal immigration from the margins of America’s conscience onto the national stage.

In October, the group plans to launch a coordinated border watch with its chapters located in at least eight states.

The Minuteman Project was initially cobbled together by a grassroots Internet effort and its recruits fired up by tough talking radio talk show hosts from California to Texas. What was once just a band of passionate citizens has pushed its agenda all the way to Washington.

Last month Gilchrist and Simcox met with members of the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus, adding to the the Minuteman momentum.

“I would like to thank the Minutemen on behalf of the millions of Americans who can’t be here with you today,” said Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo, chairman of the CIRC. “You are good citizens who ask that our laws be enforced. When did that become a radical idea?”

Border watches are scheduled or are in the planning stages for Arizona, California, Texas and New Mexico, Hair said. “Chris is going to Michigan in a couple of weeks to do a training session there,” she said. “But they’ve also got Idaho and Washington State and Vermont interested. In all they’ve had requests from seven states in the north,” and new requests “coming in every day.

Nothing new under the sun, this news is two decades old

Corrupt Career Parasite Politicians, turning government positions into a retirement home. DC is not a retirement home, drain the swamp once and for all.

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Corrupt Career Parasite Politicians, turning government positions into a retirement home. DC is not a retirement home, drain the swamp once and for all.

No, it's not; it's become a senior care facility in the last decade or two.

If you want to be a minuteman, the State Emergency Service here in Australia has the communications and experience in dealing with last minute stressful situations. In the country it is big with the bush fire threats that do exist. In the city, weather storms also get the phones running hot. Car accidents at times if others cannot attend.

A strong community network can get the big jobs done quick. Things don't always go to plan as there are more than 6 ways for Sunday thing can go bad. Having a team with you helps the odds.