Oregon IPs 17 and 18 - They're back at it...

[arakboss]

MSN

Where did the 35,000 number come from?

 

[DivCurlGrad72]

Where did the 35,000 number come from?

Just speculating, but possibly an inflated number provided to the "journalist" by LEVO.

If they had enough signatures already, they'd probably say so. If they were close, they'd also probably say so to motivate their members to bring them over the finish line. To avoid demotivating them for the next attempt, and to save face, they inflate the actual 10k signature count. Again, just speculating here.

 

[Ura-Ki]

YUP! Got a slap across the PeePee for that once!

 

[dancinghippos]

If gun laws worked, Chicago, Baltimore and Mexico would be the safest places around.
If the police can be relied on to protect you from violence, the Uvalde children would be home tonight, as would the Marjory Stoneman Douglas children. Instead, the police stood around outside while children were being killed.

 

[Jay Walk]

53% of Republicans either strongly support or somewhat support Permit to Purchase in Oregon.

 

[AshWilliams]

No word on signature numbers, but I'm just going to leave this here.

Dear Amleth,

In case you didn't see our previous message, we're sending this reminder:


Greetings! As one of our amazing LEVO volunteers, we want to invite you to an important meeting: the LEVO All Volunteers Weekly Zoom Briefing on Tuesday, May 31st, 6:30-7:15. The Zoom connection information is below.
As we enter this Memorial Day Weekend, when we honor those who lost their lives serving this country, we are moving into an all out push to our July 8 finish line to get IP 17 on the ballot for the November 8 General Election and to tee up IP 18 for the beginning of the Legislative Session early in 2023 with a bill that will carry out the goals of IP 18. As they say in the sports world, "We are going to leave it all on the court" in the next 40 days.
After the horrific mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde these past two weeks, people want to turn their grief into action, and LEVO's IP 17 is the only real legislation in the country at this time that can begin to change the narrative from mourning into hope.
The plan is clear, and we need everyone to give all you have in the days ahead to get IP 17 on the ballot. For those who have been doing such incredible work gathering signatures over the past months, help is on the way. Consider this: just in the past week we have added an additional 300 volunteers to the effort from all over Oregon, 40 of whom are teenagers. The energy is simply inspiring and amazing in the LEVO office and surrounding rooms that are being utilized to welcome signature gatherers, send out packets and process completed signature sheets. Please invite others to join our movement to transform our state and nation for the sake of our children and the public health of all.
To achieve our goal, which is monumental and life giving, we are going to begin a Weekly All Volunteers Zoom Briefing, with numbers, updates, dialogue and Questions and Answers. The first will be this Tuesday, May 31st from 6:30 to 7:15 pm. The Zoom connection information is below. For those unable to attend, we will send out an update the next day. We want all of you to have all the information you need to keep doing what you are doing with such grit and determination.
As we are all out gathering signatures this Memorial Day Weekend, when we honor those who gave their lives for the welfare of all, we remember too the 50,000 lives that will be taken by gun violence this year, many who are children and youth, as we pray and act for their families who grieve. Except for the Vietnam War, in which over 58,000 lives were lost, this number is larger than that the number of American deaths in any war our country has been engaged in since World War II. Yes, we must act with every sinew in our body to overcome the violence and loss of precious lives. We are so thankful for each of you and your commitment to this vital effort for the common good and the future of every child.
We hope to see you this Tuesday at 6:30.
Peace,
Rev. Mark Knutson and Joe Paterno on behalf of the entire LEVO Team
Lift Every Voice Oregon

 

[AshWilliams]

Dear Amleth,

WOW! You folks knocked our socks off today! We are thrilled to see all the signature sheets coming in. Thank you! One Circulator at the Mt. Tabor Art Walk (10am to 5:00pm Saturday/Sunday) texted us saying that people are coming up to her to sign the petition -- it's a HOT location!

Can you continue to gather signatures tomorrow? We need at least 5,000 signatures a week as we sprint to our deadline of July 8.

As with every campaign, we still need donations to help get us across the finish line. Does your organization, company, or church have a giving program? If so, please connect them with us so we can talk to them.

Thank you so much and keep collecting for IP 17!

 

[arakboss]

53% of Republicans either strongly support or somewhat support Permit to Purchase in Oregon.

Whaaaa! Tell me you're making that up?

 

[AshWilliams]

Dear Amleth,


Thank you so much for taking action to reduce gun violence in Oregon! You are part of a groundswell of Oregonians who are turning their fury and anguish into action.
There are two critical needs now: 140,000 signatures before July 8, and money to fund paid Circulators. The more signatures gathered by you, the less LEVO will spend on paid Circulators. 4 weeks to go. Ask everyone to gather signatures. "Many hands ….".
FOCUS ON THE SCHOOLS! This week and next. Last day for PPS is June 10th. Offer all concerned parents and caretakers the opportunity to sign IP17. Best time is 15mins before and after PM dismissal. Make a bright sign!
SAVE THE DATE: LEVO is asking all Circulators to TRY TO ATTEND at least one event. There'll be thousands of people who will want to sign at EACH event—give them that opportunity.
June 8: Rose Festival Junior Parade, CLICK HERE
June 8-11: NCAA Track and Field Championships, Eugene. We're organizing teams to go each day.
June 8-10 leave PDX ~8a, Circulator Training in Eugene, Circulate, return to PDX by 4pm Contact:To go contact Joe Paterno at [email protected] for further details
June 11: March for our Lives. There are events all over Oregon! Visit marchforourlives.com. Make signs and banners and bring your group!
---Portland 10-1P, Portland State University; Park Blocks
---Beaverton 10-1P, Beaverton City Hall
---Hood River 11-12P, Salmon Fountain, 2nd and State St
---Eugene 12-2P, Eugene Municipal Court
WHERE TO CIRCULATE THIS WEEK—give Oregonians the opportunity to sign IP17
Always and everywhere in Oregon: spread the word and send everyone via your phone, tablet or computer to lifteveryvoiceoregon.com. Ask every parent at any event you attend, your neighbors, coworkers, family, friends; use your social media to create a buzz. Circulate anywhere with good foot traffic, all parks, libraries, art centers/galleries, concerts, theaters prior to performances, busy neighborhood hubs, museums, your front yard as you garden(!),near friendly businesses and markets (prioritize their patrons' ability to get in and out of the store.)
PORTLAND AREA: CLICK HERE FOR THINGS TO DO
Anywhere along Tom McCall Waterfront, all day and all evening during Rose Festival
Charbonneau Festival of the Arts, June 3-5, charbonneauarts.org/2022-cta/
Opening night Friday June 3, 6-9P, Village at Charbonneau in Wilsonville
Rose Festival. Rosefestival.org
Rose Festival Events listed below: look them up and put yourself somewhere near an event or along routes and experience the energy and joy of the festival with your clipboard and signs in hand! Ask all Oregon Voters to sign. Perfect place to gather signatures for next 2 weeks.
All Rose Festival events are at Tom McCall Waterfront Park unless otherwise noted.
Rose Festival City Fair: all weekend days and eves during Rose Festival
Portland Area Farmers Markets: CLICK HERE
Theaters: https://www.portland5.com/, zoo, OMSI
My People's Market, June 3-5; BIPOC, music, networking, 1125 SE Water Ave Click here: My Peoples Market
Rewire Festival June 1-3, Lincoln Recital Hall, Click here for INFO
Oregon Renaissance Faire; June 4-5, 10-7P, Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby Oregon
Click here for INFO
VERY HOT SPOT! THE KELLER!!!!!Pretty Woman, through June 5, Keller Auditorium, https://www.portland5.com/events/keller-auditorium
Thursday, June 2
Rose Festival Art Show, All day, Or Society of Artists, 2185 SW Park Pl
Portland Pear District First Thursday Street Gallery 5-9P, Visit urbanartnetwork.org
Friday, June 3
Arc'teryx Run/PDX Designer Hangout&Open House, 12-3P, 605 NW 23rd
Troutdale First Friday Art Walk, 5-8P, Click here for INFO
First Friday Art Walk in East Side Arts District, 6-9P,
First Friday PDX
All EVENTS ART FAIR
First Friday Multnomah Village
Saturday, June 4
Rose Festival Starlight Run, 2:30 registration, run 6-7P, Starlight Run Events!
Rose Festival Starlight Parade 7:30-10. Starlight !Parade Events!
Oregon Renaissance Faire; all day, Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby Oregon
Irvington Neighborhood garage sale all day
Brain Fair, all day, OMSI.
LatinX PDX Artist Reception, 1-3P, Multi Arts Center, Click here for INFO
Doom or Bloom, Climate March, Noon, NW Kittredge and Hwy 30
Sunday, June 5
Ardenwald-Johnson Creek Yard Sale 9-5 https://yardsales.net/s/7X7vr
Sunday Jam, 4-6P, Mercato Grove, Lake Oswego
Latino Cultural Festival, (10,000 people attend), all day, Ron Tonkin Stadium, Hillsboro Click here:Travel Portland
Monday, June 8
Portland Rose Festival Junior Parade, Nation's Oldest and Largest Children's Parade, 1:00PM Click Here: Junior Parade Events
EUGENE Calendar Events
LANE COUNTY has highest positivity towards IP17 of all counties in OR! If you live in Lane, please ask every concerned citizen to gather signatures. Lifteveryvoiceoregon.com.
Friday, June 3
Show 'n Shine and Cruises. Snazzy car show, all day Junction City
First Friday ArtWalk and ArtsAlive, 5:30P, Downtown Eugene
UO Product Design Feast, 6P, UO Downtown Innovation Hub
In Accord Spring Concert, 7P, Emmaus Lutheran Church
Saturday, June 4
Oregon Renaissance Faire; all day, Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby Oregon
Lane County Farmers market, 9-3P (High & Oak Streets), and @ 5th Street Public Market
Eugene Saturday market Stage, 10AM @Saturday Market
Kwaziwai Zimbabwean Marimba, 6PM, Meadow Park
Sunday, June 5
Whitaker Community Market 11A, Scobert Park
Rainy Day Blues Festival, Noon, Island Park
Oregon Renaissance Faire; ALL DAY
Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby Oregon
Upstart Crow Youth Theatre, 1:30P, Powers Auditorium
Rainbow Potluck, 2P, Alton Baker Park
Schumann & Brahms w/ Micro Philharmonic 4PM, John G Shedd Institute for the Arts
Xcape Dance Academy: Student Dance Showcase; 5P, Hult Center
Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways, 8P Hult Center
Tuesday, June 7 Lane County Tuesday Farmers Market, 10AM
BEND Click VISIT BEND For updates!
Every Thursday and Saturday nights: Live music at The Grove 5PM-7PM
Th, F, Sat Eves, Live in the Vineyard: Music @Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard
Th, F, Sat, Venardos Animal-Free Circus, 7-8:30P, Sun, 4-5:30P, Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
Friday, June 3, Bend Creators Celebrations, 5:30-11:30P, Open Space Studios, 220 NE Lafayette
Sat, June 4, Annual Wine 'n' Shine Car Show, Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard
Tues, June 7, ZZ Top, Doors open 5:30, show 7P, Hayden Homes Amphitheater

 

[AshWilliams]

Whaaaa! Tell me you're making that up?

I wish I was.

 

[Jay Walk]

Whaaaa! Tell me you're making that up?

May as well have... I read it on the Interwebs.

 

[AshWilliams]

So with my lousy math skills, I extrapolate that they have gathered approximately 92,020 or so signatures of the required 112,020 with a month to go.

Again, if this gets on the ballot it'll most likely pass requiring you to apply for a permit to purchase firearms, said firearms will be registered with the state police, and standard capacity magazines will be banned. Mag capacity going forward will be limited to 10 rounds a la WA state.

 

[DivCurlGrad72]

Can you continue to gather signatures tomorrow? We need at least 5,000 signatures a week as we sprint to our deadline of July 8.

I guess we're interpreting this as them being 20k-25k signatures short of their goal?

 

[AshWilliams]

I guess we're interpreting this as them being 20k-25k signatures short of their goal?

Yes. I'm guessing they're padding that number 5,000/week a bit.

It would be absolutely wonderful for this to utterly fail with all of the coordination and effort... yet again. I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but the idea of requiring a permit to purchase a firearm is about as an egregious infringement on the 2A as it gets. It is unequivocally unconstitutional AF.

 

[SonicBlue03]

We are well within our rights to stand alongside their signature gatherers and take photos of signers. Don't need to say anything.

 

[AshWilliams]

We are well within our rights to stand alongside their signature gatherers and take photos of signers. Don't need to say anything.

If anyone needs the Zoom meeting info, you know, to inform them politely that their IPs are unconstitutional AF, PM me.

 

[AshWilliams]

We are well within our rights to stand alongside their signature gatherers and take photos of signers. Don't need to say anything.

I think if you did that you'd be villainized pretty much.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

If only these so called faith leaders would push so hard to clean up the drugs off the streets which are killing more people than firearms in Oregon.

 

[dancinghippos]

If only these so called faith leaders would push so hard to clean up the drugs off the streets which are killing more people than firearms in Oregon.

There you have to blame the user, and that is bad politics these days.

 

[dancinghippos]

If anyone needs the Zoom meeting info, you know, to inform them politely that their IPs are unconstitutional AF, PM me.

They don't care if not constitutional. Leftists grab power and then let you struggle to get it back. To them, it becomes "the gun nuts' problem" to find, pay and teach a lawyer about guns and then hope the lawyer can get the job done.