Launch Time
OK, so we launched WWOFFD. For you techies out there, there are some interesting bits that went into the development of this site. If you want to know more about this site, read on.
#128002 • 05/02/2009 10:23am by Jim • Vote: Up votes (0) Down votes (0)
Wha?
So, you're wondering why this site exists? A quick story...
A few days ago, I attended a tea party in historic Northport in Long Island. A pretty good turnout - 300 people - given that the event started at 4pm on a workday and rain was in the forecast. It was clear that the crowd was unhappy with decisions being made in Washington - and coming out to the tea party offered the opportunity to voice that opinion. Sure, there were people with speeches, simulated tea being thrown into the water, and the micro cannon going off - but no time for attendees to step up to the megaphone and address the crowd.
That got me thinking - what would our founding fathers do? I'd believe they would lose the theatrics and get to the point - providing a venue where people can step up, voice their opinions to a crowd, and get some feedback. And so, WWOFFD.com was born.
#128001 • 05/02/2009 9:45am by Jim • Vote: Up votes (0) Down votes (0)
What is this all about?
Our nation's independence movement was inspired by the Patrick Henry assertion that "taxation without representation constituted tyranny". We had no vote or say in King George's England on tax policy, trade policy, or tariffs.
Today, we face a different threat - one in our nations capital and leadership. Many believe that recent economic events have forced US citizens into accepting government oversight and control which we never agreed to.
Which begs the question: What Would Our Founding Fathers Do?