Over at NHFree.com we have been kicking around various ideas for civil disobedience. I'm kind of a perfectionist about CD and think it should be done mostly when it's something average people could support. So I'd like to know what you progressive NH folks think, before I decide whether to do this. Right now I'd say there's a 10% chance I will.

Considering how many people have been harmed by the TSA, how expensive it has gotten, how ineffective it is generally acknowledged to be... how it even endangers people...perhaps *something* harmless needs to be done to show them that at least some folks have had enough. The images of despondent, shuffling, compliant humanity in those lines...do not remind me much of the America I read about in history books.

What if I were to touch base with all the authorities at Manch airport and inform them I and others will be appearing at a given time near the security checkpoint. I'd be wearing a shirt that reads something like: "Report TSA abuses here." I'd want to stay out of the way. If people approach me with complaints about the authorities, I give out phone numbers they can call. Maybe I bring a camera and interview passengers who come up to me, air their stories, let them use my phone, provide some other form of humanitarian assistance. Probably I do not try to videotape the checkpoint itself unless something controversial happens there. I broadcast live on Porcupine 411. Media gets invited.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MANCHESTER – The Friends of Patrick Arnold PAC has launched a campaign website at Democracy for America’s DFA-Link.

Patrick Arnold, a resident of Manchester’s Ward 12, is running for State Representative to represent citizens of Manchester’s west side (Hillsborough Co., Dist. 17) in the State Legislature.

Peter Sullivan announced today that he will be a candidate for the Manchester Board of Alderman in this fall's municipal elections. Sullivan will seek the seat from Ward 3, which includes downtown and the millyard.

"Manchester city politics is ready for change. It's time for new voices, new ideas, and a committment to open and accountable government. That's why I've decided to run for alderman", said Sullivan.

"By tapping the talents and ideas of all of Manchester's residents, we can bring new voices to civic life. The era of political cliques and secret back room meetings must come to an end.

"By working together, we can craft a budget that ends the abuse of Manchester's taxpayers while meeting the needs of our residents.

"We can make our neighborhoods safe by putting more cops on the street, by cracking down on unresponsive slum lords, and by taking a tough, no-nonsense stand against the small number of irresponsible businesses whose actions threaten our community.

Executive Council Candidate Bob Bruce along with Senator Mike Gravel was featured in a Roll Call newspaper article in the AT THE RACES section on June 21st.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Bob Bruce for Executive Council(District 4)

Contact: Pam Green 603.424.7364
Email: pam@bobbruce.org
www.bobbruce.org

Pam Green Joins Bruce Campaign

Candia – Freelance writer Pam Green joins the Bob Bruce for Executive Council campaign in the capacity of Communications Director and Public Relations Coordinator.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, July 7, 2006
Bob Bruce for Executive Council
(District 4)
Contact: Pam Green 603.424.7364
Email: pam@bobbruce.org
www.bobbruce.org


BRUCE GETS SHIPYARD LABOR ENDORSEMENT


CANDIA – Paul O’Connor, President of the Portsmouth Federal Employees Metal Trades Council endorsed District 4 candidate Bob Bruce for New Hampshire’s Executive Council.

In the endorsement, O’Connor wrote, “We first met Bob during the fight to keep the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard open in the BRAC process. Bob knew the vital role the shipyard holds in the NH economy, and the tradition of excellence that has made our workers famous.”

Citing Bruce’s commitment to keeping the shipyard open, O’Connor continued, “We believe Bob will bring that same dedication to the office of Executive Councilor. His ability to understand issues that impact the entire state would be of great value to the Executive Council and the Governor.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, June 19, 2006 - Bob Bruce for Executive Council - District 4 - Contact: Greg Vine - (603) 899-5477 - www.bobbruce.org

CANDIA – The only officially announced candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination will be joining Bob Bruce, candidate for Executive Councilor from District 4, at a campaign fundraiser in Manchester this Wednesday, June 21st.

Former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska is making a foray into the Granite State to build support for his own campaign, while lending support to New Hampshire Democratic candidates.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Friday, March 3, 2006
Bob Bruce for Executive Council - District 4
Contact: Greg Vine - (603) 899-5477 - www.bobbruce.org

(Candia) -- Bob Bruce, candidate for the District 4 Executive Council seat, announced today that he has hired Greg Vine of Davidson Research Associates LLC to help with visibility and media relations.

A New Hampshire resident, Vine has worked on campaigns from the Granite State to the Evergreen State. He has been involved in the electoral process since 1974 when, at the age of 18, he was elected to the Board of Selectmen in Westminster, Mass.

From 1983 to 1993, as a resident of Seattle, Wash., Vine was a media liaison for the successful re-election campaign of Charley Royer for mayor of Seattle, was campaign manager on the David Giles for Congress (8th District) campaign in 1986 and, from 1991 to early 1992, served as the Washington State press secretary on the Presidential campaign of the late Sen. Paul Tsongas.

Information about the Manchester meetup group can be found here.

From a Letter to the Editor to be published in the Hooksett Banner on Thursday:

Demand to be Represented! - Vote for DeMarco for State Rep

To the editor,

On November 2nd, Hooksett citizens should show the gang of politicians currently controlling Hooksett and Concord that you demand to be truly represented. A small group of Concord insiders have been the only voice of Hooksett for a quarter of a century. The time is now to elect representatives that will listen to you, fight for what matters to you, and proudly serve Hooksett. Please, vote for me, Greg DeMarco, and vote for Eileen Ehlers and Matt Quiett as your State Representatives for Hooksett.

This year's Presidential election is extremely important, but don't underestimate the importance of the State Representatives election.
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If you are meeting in Manchester, please contact DFNH with the venue and time information.