This date's on a Saturday so any protest will not be disruptive to commerce. That's not a bad thing (from a capitalist view), but it means we need to do something dramatic to be noticed and deliver a message that will get news coverage from the very media we're protesting!

What if we get as many D&C subscribers as possible to bring their papers to the Gannet building in ROC and throw them on the steps with a message attached that said "TELL THE TRUTH".

Works for me, how about you?

I'm a bit worried that no actual media people will be working on a Saturday but I like the idea. I do think we should concentrate our efforts on 1 or 2 places. 45 people in 10 different places is less impressive that 450 in one. Perhaps other locations could be protested on following weekends as needed. I'm intrigued to see how many people can land on the D&C's front lawn & still have the D&C 'not notice' though I wonder if anyone the is still writing news. They have had staggering staff cuts.

I agree splitting forces will have less impact. I like the idea of dropping newspapers with notes on the doorstep of D&C, but lets face it - the D&C is a dying commodity. The bigger effort, where we'd probably get more coverage, would be to pick one of the three TV stations, ABC, NBC, CBS. We could drop off our papers at D&C while driving to East Ave, then walk from NBC/East Ave to CBS/Humbolt St? ABC is out on W Henrietta Rd, parking might be an issue - we could invite them in???

Also, I think I saw times of 3- 6 p.m. suggested (on the facebook page?) I think we should go earlier - say 10 a.m. - so that we can make it on the evening news and the Sunday paper. Does "We Surround Rochester" have a News event person informing the media of our activities? And do we need permits to assemble from the city and is there an event person handling that?

While I would love to protest at each and every one of our local, unresponsive news outlets, it probably would be a good idea to make one large statement. So, if we're going to pick one location, I vote the local NBC affiliate, since NBC has definitely been the biggest offender, what with being owned by GE, which is in cahoots with the POTUS, and let's not forget their crowd at MSNBC.

I know - we'll streak!

most people tend not to pay much attention to my ideas - quite possibly with very good reason! :-P

I like the idea of the earlier time - not only for the news coverage, but I can come before work then!
Also - NBC is a great site - let's just give some heads up to people on places to park in the downtown area near East Ave. if that is the selected location.

There seems to be two discussions going on - one here in the calendar page and another on the message board so everyone should try to read both sets of comments.

The D&C is not a major entity any more - I still think a major TV network would give us better coverage - TV provides a visual. NBC has been suggested by a couple people and I would agree with that, primarily due to the parking availability. Wendy indicates they'll discuss it on the way to Albany today.

Leaving D&C papers maybe thought of as littering (trash more ways than one). I work for D&C and the people at the top don't care. We at the bottom try to care and help the company to improve, but the top does not care. D&C and USA could be the biggest papers in the nation if they would just tell the turth of both sides. We should all meet at one media, but which one?

My problem is I won't spend the money on the darn crappy newspaper (principle of the point) Maybe I will just for one day though....... With my sharpie in hand to deface it of course......

There is a thread where this is being discussed at length - check it out!
http://www.wesurroundrochester.com/messages/boards/thread...

Guys there are so many different groups in my area with the same exact message and idea as ours that we don't communicate or coordinate our efforts with. I've notified them of our " Can You Hear Us Now " event coming up but I don't think anyone in the Syracuse area that isn't involved in this group had a clue about Obamas visit to Albany. Can you imagine the numbers we could get and the real power we could gain by joining together or at least having better lines of communication amongst groups.

We need to make a strong united effort here. Hundreds of people won't be ignored. Let's tell our neighbors/coworkers/family. I organizing and educating my coworkers. Let's keep doing this until our voices are correctly heard and recognized.

Oh, I will def be there. Time off from work (if needed) is so worth it. I wasn't able to go to Washington for the March but...To pound the Liberal media??? Oh yes, lol.

Oh yeah, We should hit NBC. Def NBC...we all know they are the most liberal...not to mention the most idiotic..."news" station. If you ever watch Rachel Maddow on CNBC...that "woman" makes me sick.

I have said all along we need to boycott, not only the media, but any business that supports the communist. HIT them where it hurts, their wallets. We need to start now and continue until they all fold. Go read a book turn the tv off. We need to become self sufficient until the corporations fold.

We need to shut commerce down for a few days.

I put out the word of this on RochesterConservative.com to see if we can bolster the numbers and join you all.

Where would be a good place to have it? Our only daily newspaper, the Democrat and Chronicle is so obviously biased for leftist causes and is definitely a member of Obama's State Sponsored Media. The thing is, on Saturday would anybody be downtown or in their offices at the D&C to even notice?

I would like to see each TV station with peopel and signs outside, becaue it isn't just one station, it is all of them. Will 95 people at NBC tell ABC or CBS anything? Just asking is any one else feels this way. I don't believe the D&C has any weekend help since their last lay-off. Just the basic crew to run the presses.

I'm excited to stand with all of you once again! I said that I would be bringing 1 other person with me (my sister) well guess what - we are up to 10 - I will continue to ask everyone I know to join us. We all surprised ourselves with the numbers in DC - let's see if we can do again in Rochester. LisaG thanks so much for doing the organizing !

The D&C and NBC were chosen, in part, due to their proximity to one another and ability to march from one to the other. All of the local media will be invited to cover this protest which is aimed at all of them. We will be reminding them to tell the whole truth, both sides of issues and to start investigating our government officials and not be mouthpieces for their messages. Splitting forces won't provide impact! Our numbers increase daily - Oct 17th will be a day the media WILL HEAR US NOW!

Ha! "D & C" is quite the apropos name for that 'news organization'!!
see, who says Conservatives don't have a sense of humor? It is indeed time that the Press and the Govt get their arrogance checked- they need to respect/fear the wrath of the citizens again and recognize Constitutional Law which they've ignored for far too long. The Statist-Quo has Got To Go!

I am very disappointed that I will not be able to attend the "Can you hear us now" event on 10/17. Our son will be home for a visit and we have a family function to attend. Count me in for the next event.

I emailed Lisa about this and I feel obligated to post here as well.

Channel 10 is not owned by NBC and their Chief Meteorologist, Kevin Williams, is a global warming skeptic. I think it would be a mistake to protest Channel 10.

Let's focus the protest on the Democrat and Chronicle, the local media outlet that is obviously leftist slanted, Obama sycophants and have been dishonest in their reporting on our events, including the under-reporting of the Tax Day Rochester Tea Party.

RV

Here's an update with helpful suggestions from the national "Can You Hear Us Now" site: http://www.operationcanyouhearusnow.com/notes-participati...

In order for me to bring other people it would be helpful to know about other stories that the D&C has buried...??? anyone???

Just now, Quinn and Rose, a nationally syndicated radio show duo (The War Room, carried locally on WYSL 1040), were discussing media malfeasance with regard to untrue quotes attributed to Rush Limbaugh. I took that opportunity to call in to let them know about "Operation Can You Hear Us Now," and was put on the air. So, our local rally just got some national attention and I was able to publicize why, where and when we're meeting tomorrow.

Wish I could be there, but have a prior committment! Have a great time and I am so proud to be part of this organization!!! I will be looking for the "news" coverage!!

I CAN'T WAIT! Haven't been to a big rally in a while! I love meeting fellow patriots!

So much for the National Weather forecasters prediction .
There Definitely working for the Obama Administration !
Where stronger willed and if all they can throw at us is
a little rain and cool temps ,There not going win !
Onward and Upward Patriots !
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National weather forecast for Rochester N.Y. Saturday Oct 17th. Calling for Partly Sunny high of 48 * /no rain : as of 10/13/09. Will see you all there !

Had a wonderful time at the Rally & March. Speakers were great - except I thought the vacine talk was off topic and the politicians plugging for themselves turned a lot of people off. Those topics might be better voiced at a BB meeting. We lost a number of people at D&C, part due to cold, part due to the politicians. Overall, I thought it was great rally - even though we have not gotten the publicity we wanted. A short piece on CH 10 at 11 news but none on 8 or 13 and nothing in Sun D&C.