CITIZENS’ REPORT ON NEW YORK GUN LAW PROTEST
from New York State Citizens
(Jul. 24, 2013) — On Sunday, July 21, 2013, it was a hot summer day at Indian Lake, NY when a dedicated band of Grassroots 2AR loyalists converged upon a bogus Cuomo “so called” Governor’s Invitational Whitewater Race. Cuomo was completely exposed and thoroughly protested. For 4 hours of thousands of festival goes and the heavy traffic passers by clearly saw our signs and heard LOUD Voices repeatedly calling out LOUD chants of “Repeal the Safe Act/Cuomo’s Gotta Go.” The Grassroots participants put on a spectacular professional rally protest second to none. What a great bunch of Grassroots loyalist we have connected to our worthy cause.
Before I get into the details I must send praise and thanks to Lewis County Sheriff Mike Carpinelli Hamilton County Sheriff Karl G. Abrams. These 2 men are shining examples of what we are fighting for.
Their actions and participation deserve a special tribute and extreme praise – thank you is not enough for these fine men, Our event would not have been successful without the help of Mike Carpinelli and Karl Abrams. THANK YOU, SIRS !!!!!! – Keep Fighting with pride. Rightness is on your side!!!
For weeks our Grassroots organizers did research to document the details of Cuomo’s dog and pony show to be held somewhere in the Adirondacks called Cuomo’s “Adirondack Challenge.” Extreme paranoia of the Cuomo camp kept the details of a widely promoted and advertised tourist event a complete secret. WOW – how bizarre is that? In the end we were unable to determine when and where this event was to be held but we decided to call for a protest being confident we would be able to find the action when we arrived in Indian Lake. Boy, we were in for the shock of a lifetime to find just how well Cuomo shut everything down for miles around.
On Sunday July 21 We began gathering at Puterko Family Pizza in Indian Lake at 8am to plan our strategy for the day. We sent scouts out throughout the area to find Cuomo and the when and where the so called races would be held and where we would be holding our picnic and protests. What we found was a complete shutdown of all picnic sites, parks, roads, lake areas, beaches, boat launches and camping where potential viewing areas might be of the so called race. This resembled a martial law type encounter. We were stonewalled and threatened at every point –quite dismaying. With the phrases in mind of “We WON”T Quit – We WON”T Back Down” we carried on with persistence – in the end we did accomplish our mission. Our group of Grassroots performed spectacularly! The courage and dedication maintained by our people is truly something all of US should be proud of – Thank you Folks – Thanks to every one of you!!!!
At approximately 9:30am Sheriff Carpinelli was notified that we were unable to secure a location for our events. Sheriff Carpinellli promptly notified the proper authority – Hamilton County Sheriff Karl G. Abrams. Sheriff Abrams promptly came to Puterko Pizza where we told him about the situation. He was dismayed and asked where we would like to hold our event. We told him of the area we would prefer. It is an area at the base of the lake directly adjacent to Byron Park but it was barricaded and closed to the public. Sheriff Abrams informed us that the area was a public area and there should be no reason for it to be closed. He then gave us permission and authority to remove the barricades and to hold our activities at that location. WOW – We were amazed that this man would stand for justice and defy Cuomo and the public official. Sheriff Abrams stood with us through this heralding experience every step of the way. Absolutely Remarkable!!!! THANK YOU SIR !!!!
We directly went to the picnic and boat launch site and removed the barricades and entered the site. Within minutes the State Police arrived and told us we had to vacate the property. We resisted and informed them we had permission from Sheriff Abrams. After a short hassle we told them to contact Sheriff Abrams and that the only way we would vacate is upon Sheriff Abrams request. The State Police promptly left the property but then began trying to arrest our Grassroots people that were walking on the street to our location. We again told them we would contact the Sheriff – they quickly ceased the arrest. At that time other “officials” began removing our signs and balloons we were installing for the event. Again we threatened them with the Sheriff – again their actions promptly ceased. WOW – a few hairy moments but we stood our ground – how’s that for courage? At this time Sheriff Mike Carpinelli arrived at the site. There was not a single incident after this good man arrived.
We set up our picnic and lit the grill for hot dogs and then took our bullhorns, signs and flyers to the edge of the road. I was completely amazed – Sheriff Carpinelli joined us – side by side for the entire 4 hours of LOUD voices chanting Repeal the Safe Act/Cuomo’s Gotta Go. I was personally amazed at the inspired motivation and resolved shown by our Grassroots dedication. For 4 straight hours our voices were so LOUD we drowned out the activities at Byron Park. 85% of the passers by gave us honks and thumbs up signals. We completely discredited Cuomo and the Safe Act. As our efforts grew the “officials” changed their plan and rearranged the whole schedule of Cuomo events. We caused Cuomo to go deeper into hiding and make a bigger mockery of his planned staged bogus event. Don’t get me wrong they still have the power to spin this to their advantage. Only the people that were at Indian Lake that day will be aware. Cuomo will still hoodwink the media and the general public but WE have now set the bar even higher for Cuomo to maintain his tyrannical grip on New Yorkers.
Here is a public statement that should be seen by every New Yorker and every media outlet.
The Governor’s Invitational Whitewater Race – a total scam of the public.
It was billed as an “Extravaganza”. Cuomo’s “Adirondack Challenge” was promoted as a major tourist event. Many thousand tourists came to witness a white water raft race but wound up playing a game of “Where’s Waldo”. No one from the general public was allowed to get near the race. No one from the general public was allowed to see any part of the race. No one was even allowed to be informed of the exact location of the so called race. Did the free press cover the whole race? Did the race actually take place? Was there a legitimate race? Some one should challenge Cuomo and all people involved to show proof that a 15-mile “Adirondack Challenge Flatwater Canoe Race” on Indian Lake did in fact occur. This was the most bazaar and fraudulent promotion in promotional history. It was nothing but a scam.
Coumo and his squad of goons shut down parks, roads, lake areas, beaches, boat launches, camping, of potential viewing areas of the so called race. Cuomo stonewalled every person who came to see the race and Cuomo. Cuomo manipulated a few staged interviews for reporting purposes while no one from the general public witnessed anything he did. Yup – the public was kept from witnessing any part of this insane happening. Cuomo made fools out of the Adirondack region and all of New York State. There is no excusing Coumo’s arrogance and abuse to everyone involved with the “extravaganza.”
Shame goes to all the officials of the Town of Indian Lake. Shame is upon the heads of the officials of Hamilton County. Shame is laid at the feet of the Adirondack Tourism associations for allowing Cuomo to enact this fraudulent “tourism” promotion. July 21, 2013: The Hamilton County Dept. of Economic Development & Tourism promoted this as a “Taste NY” festival. It was a recipe that no one should eat.
A parting message to all Grassroots 2AR supporters:
DON”T QUIT – DON”T BACK DOWN – WE have made great progress. March on – gather more troops – get more people connected. WE are the majority, no matter what “they” say – continue to fight for FULL Repeal of the Safe Act. The harder WE work the greater the possibilities. Help stage rallies, protests and BOYCOTTS – participate in big and small events in every corner of NYS. Keep it clean and professional BUT get in the face of every naysayer – every political procrastinator – we have rightness on our side.
Please download, print and distribute the attached Action Plan Flyer and then participate with PASSION.
Our state and our country are in great peril. This can no longer be denied. For decades we sat and watched our well-being and prosperity disappear. We languished in hopelessness thinking we could not fight city hall. Well, we CAN fight city hall and we CAN win. We are proving that with our efforts so far. Yes – it takes a lot of toil and dedication – good things never come easy – successful achievement does not happen in an instant.
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[Editor’s Notes: The Action Plan Flyer can be found here: Gun_Action_Plan_Flyer-1]
The Post & Email corresponded with one of the authors of the above report and eyewitness to the events of July 21. We asked him the following additional questions:
1. Who organized the protest, and how many people attended, approximately?
These rallies and protests should not be credited to any specific person or group – they are a collaboration of all our Grassroots people. It is difficult to estimate the numbers of the Indian Lake Rally, Protest and Picnic. I was with a bunch of about 50 to 100 on Rt 28 (near Byron Park). Eric led a bunch who protested on Chain Lakes Rd. Many were in Byron Park passing out our protest flyers. Others went to the local school were the politicians and teams of racers were staging. Still others maintained the picnic area. Our people kept coming and going from place to place. If I had to give a number I would need to make it a range of between 200 to 500 made the trip up to the Adirondacks. There was representation of Grassroots from Elmira, Ithaca, Candor, Syracuse, Long Island, Albany, Oneonta, Binghamton, Plattsburg and other areas of the state.
2. Are the flyers distributed all the time, or just prior to an event such as Sunday’s?
- We compose a flyer before the protests to inform people of the event that are outside our circles.
- We then compose flyers of protest that are distributed to people who attend. We task our Grassroots individuals to hand out the flyers to any and all people. We had 3 flyers for this Indian Lake protest. I will send you the files in separate emails.
3. Is another protest planned for the near future that you know of?
- On July 27 we will be on long Island. This one is billed as a protest in the belly of the beast because that is where most of the wrongful legislation originates from.
- On August 9 we will be in Plattsburg – this one will be a protest with Karen Bisso and Sheriff Mack (from Arizona). At the Plattsburg event we will also be praising Sheriff Carpinelli and Sheriff Abrams. We hope other Sheriffs will attend.
- Sheriff Mack is also organizing a Sheriffs convention. This will be to educate all Sheriffs to the fact that they are the supreme law enforcement of the land and that their loyalty is to the people and the constitutional oath they pledged to and not to the government. They are charged with protecting and defending the citizens and the actual law of the land (the constitution) and opposing wrongful governance.
- We also look to protest and call for BOYCOTT of political events and fun raisers as long as Albany is in recess. As we find out when and where they are we are like a minuteman crew where we call for instant participation. Earlier in the year we hand delivered a total of over 750,000 individual petitions post card demanding a vote for FULL Repeal the Safe Act to every law maker to which they have yet to act on. We will protest and BOYCOTT them all until they act on the will of the people’s demand. The hideous Safe Act can NOT be allowed to stand!
4. Which groups are involved in organizing the protests, marches, etc.? Is it a conglomeration of many Second Amendment/Tea Party, etc. groups?
We are over 100,000 individuals and 100s of groups from all corners of the state that are united by our determination to do our civic duty – at this time we are hell bent on FULL Repeal of the Safe Act. It matters not if you are in favor or against gun control. This legislation is wrongful on all levels and is a dangerous precedent for America. Within that context we look to discredit and BOYCOTT any and all politicians who have betrayed the people with wrongful legislation and wrongful law making procedures. When it comes to Cuomo – he is a madman that MUST be defeated for the sake of New York and America. We are connected only by networking through phones and email. There are no specific leaders. We all collaborate – anyone can take charge of a rally or protest but we all freely join in actions and events. The “Connected Email List” (albel1@aol.com) broadcasts updates and details of all planned events. We welcome ALL people from any political persuasion who see we are in tremendous peril and have decided it is time for the people to bring commonsense back to our governance. We realize that New York and America needs an informal 4th branch of government – that is “We the People” – a random group of citizens to hold the elected to their lawful duties and constitutional oath.
Credit should go to True Grassroots citizens. The soldiers who walk the walk and talk the talk – those who do the work are more important than those who administer the plan. I was an eyewitness and a participant at the Indian Lake Grassroots Rally/Protest and Picnic.
The citizens of New York are realizing that political decisions have led to insane governance. Dems, Repubs and people that don’t even vote now realize crazy laws are taxing and regulating everything we do. It is just too much – it is making life miserable for everyone. It is truly time for the people to guide lawmakers using our commonsense.
Our state and our country are in great peril. This can no longer be denied. For decades we worked within the system but corruption and party politics stonewalled fighting City Hall. Well, true Grassroots action is proving we CAN fight city hall and we CAN win. Yes, we are proving that with our “We the People” – People Power efforts so far. Yes – it takes a lot of toil and dedication – good things never come easy – success does not happen in an instant. We WON’T Quit – WON’T Back Down. We will march until there is FULL Repeal of the Safe Act. AND – “We the People” have an eye on the corruption and wrongful governance in our land and we intend to assume the duty of eradicating it all. We call for good people to run for office where Grassroots will help them get elected……Local, County and State.
We are Grassroots – nothing fancy – not even a Website or face-book. Our sole way to communicate is through personal email and phone. We urge ALL plain folks to spread the word and join us.
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Perhaps there are a future TWO states to be created out of the current New York State.
One wonders if they will go the way of the trend now to explore the creation of another state to make two out of the current Colorado.