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Freedom Rally, April 15, 2008, DC, Ron Paul, Russell Means
Russell Means Describes the Republic of Lakotah at Libertarian Rally in DC
Russell Means spoke at the Freedom Rally held on the west lawn of the US Capitol on April 15 (Tax Day), 2008 in Washington DC. The rally was organized by the Granny Warriors, part of Dr Paul's activist base. speakers included Dave Von Kleist, Ernest Hancock, Dr. Ron Paul and Lakotah elder Russell Means.
Lower taxes was one of the themes of the day and Russell Means described how wind and solar resources would allow the Republic of Lakotah to export power for revenue and avoid taxing republic citizens.
Russell Means speaking at the Freedom Rally, photo by Joe Mann
The crowd of approximately 500 received his message warmly. One of the rally musicians performed a song called Heartbeat in Russell Means' honor. Means went on to describe plans for gaining recognition for the republic. He referred those interested in learning more to his websites: Republic of Lakotah (www.republicoflakotah.com) and Russell Means Freedom (www.russellmeansfreedom.com.
Russell Means speaking at the Freedom Rally, photo by Joe Mann
Ron Paul Speaks for Less Government
Dr Paul was introduced with his wife Carol and was presented with a commemorative painting. At first, he spoke without mike since the stage was not completely set up and mikes weren't ready, but the crowd wasn't having any of it and soon a mike was made live.
Ron and Carol Paul at the Freedom Rally 4/15/08 west lawn, US Capitol, photo by Joe Mann
Dr. Paul spoke of getting back to having as a top goal: less government. He singled out few specific programs but did note the vast amounts of money that have been consumed in the Iraq misadventure as the kind of pull that leads to high taxation.
Dr. Paul urged the audience to push for devolving power to state governments and to consider how devolved power can include room for such a thing as a Lakotah Republic.
Ron Paul in the crowd at the Freedom Rally, photo by Joe Mann
I did a lot of people watching, too. Here are some of the folks at the Freedom Rally on the west lawn of the Capitol, April 15, 2008.
Carol Paul at the Freedom Rally, photo by Joe Mann
Lady Liberty at the Ron Paul Rally, photo by Joe Mann
This was my favorite sign, “Ron Paul, the Enema American Needs” photo by Joe Mann
This woman showed true commitment. photo by Joe Mann