by Ian | Oct 16, 2009 |
In the name of “the children”, Keene’s daily 4:20pm cannabis celebration will move from Central Square across the street to where young, innocent eyes should never be – city hall.
Event promoter Rich Paul, the one man arrested for possession of marijuana since the beginning of the incredibly successful daily celebrations over a month ago, has announced that out of respect for the very small amount of public space available in the park, that the celebration will move to the front of city hall at 3 Washington St. in Keene. The event will return to Central Square as of Sunday.
Paul expects that tomorrow may be the biggest 4:20 celebration ever in Keene. Due to the threatened crackdown from Keene police, it is recommended that those who plan on toking bring joints and plan for a high arrest potential. Peaceful police countermeasures will be in effect. Please bring your recording devices. See you there!
by Dale Everett | Oct 16, 2009 |
The usual 4:20 celebration is going to be difficult if not impossible with all the Pumpkin Fest activities going on. That is, it will be difficult for people to celebrate, but what about the Jack-O-Lanterns? Why can’t THEY have a 4:20 celebration tomorrow? I’m encouraging people to be creative with their pumpkins. Show them “celebrating” in your own creative fashion! Ideally, try to get them done today so they can be submitted early in the morning tomorrow for a good spot right in Central Square with all the other happy Jack-O-Lanterns.
I’m bringing one that says “4:20 Every Day!” so the others could be placed around it.
4:20 Every Day! Jack-O-Lantern
4:20 Every Day! Jack-O-Lantern
I cut the words in using a cuticle remover from my manicure kit and them scooped them out more thoroughly with another tiny scoopy sort of implement from my manicure kit that I don’t know the name of. Then I scooped out more from the inside behind the letters so the skin is thin enough for light to shine through.
by John Smith | Oct 16, 2009 |
Do you ever feel like the government takes too much of your time and money, and takes the enjoyment out of your life?
The Free Keene Fest is a public outreach festival held each Spring and Fall with the purpose of having fun while introducing people to the ideas of liberty. Join us for live music and food while also learning about many different avenues to achieve more liberty in our lifetimes.
The event will include exhibitors such as:
The following bands will be performing live:
The Free Keene Fest is Sunday, October 18 from 11:00a until 3:00p at Railroad Square (82 Main Street) in Keene, and will be followed by a picnic in Robin Hood park until dark.
The event is free and a lot of fun. I hope to see you there!
by Ian | Oct 11, 2009 |
I’d just like to clarify something. As activists were leaving after gathering in front of Eli Rivera’s home as part of a candlelight vigil for the man Rivera attacked, Kurt Hoffman, other Keene police officers showed up and engaged us in conversation. During said conversation, one of them, Matt Griffin suggested that I was the “leader” of the activists.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
There are no designated leaders. I understand Matt’s confusion – after all, his organization is structured from the top down with very distinct roles of who’s-in-charge. It’s only natural for him to presume we are structured similarly, however we are not. This is a decentralized movement. No one is in charge. Each activist decides what interests him or her and does it. Other activists that agree will join in.
Is my voice a little more prominent because I have a radio program? Sure, but I’ve never told anyone what to do. They don’t follow my orders, and I wouldn’t give orders in the first place. It wasn’t I who put together the cannabis celebrations and candlelight vigils in front of Rivera’s and Burke’s homes. Those were other people. I merely supported these events.
Hope that makes it clear. Each activist is his or her own leader, and none is in charge of another.
by Ian | Oct 10, 2009 |
Mark your calendar for 11a-12p, this Saturday 10/17. Last week there was only one call to WKBK’s Talkback about Kurt Hoffman’s imprisoning for 180 days. I called this week, asked what they thought of Burke spending $15,000 to put a man in a cell who just wanted Burke to use the word, “please”, and didn’t get answer from the show’s hosts. (The hosts are Keene city councilors.)
So, let’s be heard and focus on the third hour of the show, 11a-12p. This will give late risers the ability to sleep in and still participate. Get calling info on this thread about how to listen to and call WKBK’s Talkback.
Also, in concert with this we are going to retool the weekly chat session. It used to start at 9am, but that has proven to be quite unpopular as only a handful of people will just pop in and out throughout the three hour show. The chat has been basically dead for months. So, we’re going to reschedule the weekly chat for Saturdays from 11a-12p in the Free Keene chat room. This tightened window should bring more people into the chat at the same time. Please join in to help strategize our calls about Kurt.
by Ian | Oct 5, 2009 |
The election is tomorrow. Here are the voting locations and times, courtesy of the Sentinel. Remember that anyone can register to vote immediately prior to voting here in NH. If you plan on voting, please vote for Nick Ryder for at-large city council and write in Ian Bernard for mayor. Even though Nick will make it to the general election regardless of what happens tomorrow, it’s my understanding that if he gets the most votes in the primary, he’ll be listed at the top of the general election ballot. Also, with ten write-in votes (presuming another write-in candidate doesn’t garner more), they are supposed to put my name on the ballot. Of course I’ll be continuing to campaign as “Nobody”, but they won’t allow that on. Also, I expect they will continue to attempt to keep me off the ballot even if I do get write-in votes (as they are attempting to unregister me to vote), but go ahead and write Ian Bernard in anyway – we’ll see what happens!
