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Anti-WalMart Thugs Target Developer: Plan Protest Outside of Private Residence

By: LaborUnionReport (Diary)  |  January 18th, 2011 at 06:00 PM  | 

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This is a follow-up to Erick’s earlier post.

Last May, a frightened teenager was trapped inside his home when a mob of SEIU astro-turfing thugs (estimated at 500 strong) trespassed on his front lawn to protest to intimidate his father, the deputy general counsel of the Bank of America. While the protesters caught the family by surprise (allegedly aided and abetted by the police), unbeknownst to them, Fortune’s Nina Easton was a neighbor to the victim and exposed the injustice for what it was.

Now, though, another gang of astro-turfing thugs has targeted (yes, targeted) the private home of a real estate developer for the audacity of building a WalMart that will employ up to 1200 DC-area residents.

With unemployment in Washington, DC at 10.2%, it is hard to imagine anyone not wanting to see jobs added. That is, unless that someone is a union that doesn’t like the fact that WalMart operates its U.S. stores union-free.

The Power of Persuasion or the Persuasion of Power?

A group of of so-called “activists” has launched an anti-WalMart site called WalMart-Free DC in an attempt to keep WalMart out of Washington, DC. While the group claims no affiliation, it’s tactics are reminiscent of the thug-like tactics of the SEIU and UFCW. In fact, while the links on the site link to SEIU and UFCW funded groups like WalMartWatch, the WalMart-Free DC has decided they are entirely opposed to all-things WalMart:

Wal-Mart Free DC is a group of DC Residents who have come together to say NO to Wal-Mart.

We are not interested in negotiating the terms of Wal-Mart’s arrival. We know the harmful impact that Wal-Mart always has, from thousands of case studies around the country, and around the world. We believe in our hearts, and in our minds, that DC must continue to be Wal-Mart Free.

Apparently happy with a closed-down Chevrolet dealership standing on the site where the proposed WalMart would be built, the vehemence of their hatred has led the astroturf group to believe it has the right to target and tread on another person’s property.

As the Leftist group clearly has its sight set on targeting Mr. Knapp’s home on Saturday, it will be curious to see whether or not the police will be doing their jobs by protecting his property, or being the paid escorts for the protesters.

We’ll also see if the Left becomes as outraged about the target on the anti-WalMart group’s poster as they are about other targets.

Photo credit: Nina Easton

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  • Finrod

    FYI, Erick obscured the address that was in the flyer in his post.

    • http://www.laborunionreport.com LaborUnionReport

      If the haters on the Left, who have no regard for property rights are broadcasting it, I do not know that people who do care about property rights should be shielded from what is already out there.

  • ganative1

    Even though I detest what organized/government labor has become,

    these THOUSANDS of people protesting,

    are less sickening,

    than the FEW oligarchs/cronies which enabled the developement.

    Ya’ll are smoking an outlawed weed if you think “Wal-Mart’ is a good example of “capitalism”. They own roughly 20% of our congress.

    Let’em protest. One day, they will grow up and realize that it takes money…Federal congressmen are relatively cheap.

    • gekster

      Inquiring minds want to know.

      • barry915barry

        I wonder if he and “Jim Ross” share the same keyboard……Barry.

        • gekster

          Every now and then, some of those wild claims are true, as I have come
          to learn.
          This one would be most interesting.

          • barry915barry

            He seems be the drive-by type. Barry

          • texasjohn

            and I never got my cut of whatever congressman I owned. Should I go back and demand my 20 percent?

            By the way, like my fellow posters, I’m interested in your documentation, ganative1. I suspect the silence will be deafening.

    • http://charlemagne-the-hammer.blogspot.com/ DerKrieger

      I work for Wal-Mart at the Home Office in Bentonville and know that you’re either ignorant about Wal-Mart, insane, or just hold some bizarre grudge against the company.

      You are aware, I hope, that our Corporate Affairs office is Leslie Dach (look him up) who is a Lefty, has worked for Ted Kennedy, and was a lobbyist with Edelman. You are aware, I hope, that our CEO, Mike Duke, co-signed a letter with Andy Stern (of SEIU if you didn’t know), coming out in support of Obamacare.

      Do you know why Duke supported Obamacare? Ask yourself, why would Wal-Mart support a bill that is supposedly good for so many people?

      You’re an idiot and deserve the ban-hammer for it.

      • roncon
        wal mart

        is a better example of corporatism than capitilism

      • http://charlemagne-the-hammer.blogspot.com/ DerKrieger

        http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Leslie_Dach

        • http://charlemagne-the-hammer.blogspot.com/ DerKrieger

          …as a contributor

          http://www.thedailybeast.com/author/leslie-dach/

    • http://www.hakubi.us/ Neil Stevens
  • lineholder

    Will the Patriot Riders be in D.C. area on Saturday by any chance?

    • JadedByPolitics

      There HAS to be a response to this kind of INCIVILITY from the left quite like Free Republic and concerned citizens like myself and family who would counter the anti-war rallies in DC (anit-war group? oh yeah there is no such thing, just an arm of the Democrat Party).

      These are the times that test a mans commitment to taking the Country back and there is only one way to do so and that is to GET IN THEIR FACES!

  • proudmarinemom

    that these “visitors” are coming to see them (winks). Someone just might be in that neighborhood tomorrow, spreading the word (winks again.)

    More later . . .

    • lineholder

      I was hoping that was the case. Thanks.

    • pamela1631

      Will a sea of unwavering olive be the color of the day…..

      Will someone be keeping watch at other locations the family members might attend?

    • JadedByPolitics

      and ask for my email address, I would be happy to join your group and I have three HUGE guys (my son’s and husband) who would love to come as well :)

    • http://charlemagne-the-hammer.blogspot.com/ DerKrieger

      None of this crap ever happens in my little corner or Arkansas. I’d LOVE to run into a union goon.

      • rightwingmom52

        Please keep us posted on what happens. We may not hear about it otherwise.

  • carolina

    Any dealer that sells ‘foreign’ cars is at risk. So…… they force a shut down of more auto dealers……. which will provide more empty lots for Walmart’s to build in – so they can protest some more.

    I hope some of the communities with auto dealers under attack provide some protection to these dealers. Unions really want to help the middle class – by shutting down more employers so more of the middle class can lose their jobs.

    • http://charlemagne-the-hammer.blogspot.com/ DerKrieger

      Lots of people down south work for transplants. They wouldn’t much appreciate their products being protested. Maybe they need some photos of unions protesting their lots. Won’t work out well for Mr. King’s efforts to get them to join the UAW.

    • taxpayer1234

      when the unions thought they could get job security by bullying Japanese car-buyers–not by making better American cars. DUH.

      • Common_Cents

        trickle up poverty.

        Well, except for the elites who know best for the rest.

  • carolina

    Any dealer that sells ‘foreign’ cars is at risk. So…… they force a shut down of more auto dealers……. which will provide more empty lots for Walmart’s to build in – so they can protest some more.

    I hope some of the communities with auto dealers under attack provide some protection to these dealers. Unions really want to help the middle class – by shutting down more employers so more of the middle class can lose their jobs.

  • philipjames

    The guy should turn on the sprinklers or better yet, get a guard dog or two and have them on chains in the front yard with big signs warning of guard dogs and no trespassing signs just to make sure.
    The cost of putting up a temporary construction fence all around the front yard would probably be less than the cost of repairing the damage caused by these idiots walking all over his lawn if they come on his property.
    I am sure there are a few things he could do…
    just thought of another one… get a couple of skunks and put them in cages out front…
    I am sure the union people would not harm a skunk, would they?
    Especially if he sets up a couple of cameras to catch all the action and to use in court in case things go side ways.

    • proudmarinemom

      .

      • carolina

        Definitely FILM all of the activities – the video could come in handy in the future.

        • proudmarinemom

          example of the 9-1-1 system in action, but maybe the residents in that neighborhood will have some pull.

          What’s really disturbing about this is the late hour they’re planning to descend on these people. On a school night, no less. Not a brilliant PR move on their part.

          • carolina

            Or…….. LARGE spotlights might be nice.

            NW should have the best police support in DC, which may still be lame.

          • Common_Cents
    • gekster

      And make more than one copy of the films.
      And after the criminal court case for any doing destruction, a civil case to compensate for any damages, and a lawsuit against the union that sent them for the mental anguish side of it.
      At least $250M should cover that.

    • taxpayer1234

      stand in his front yard with their cameras rolling. And oh, yeah, call the local press to come join them.

  • renny

    Macy’s isn’t unionized or JC Penney’s and no union thugs are demonstrating against them.

    This fixation on Walmart that provides employment, lower prices, and wide selections simply a bizarre leftist tic.

    • lineholder

      one of the largest retail employers in the U.S.?

      Think of all those union members’ dues the unions aren’t collecting!!!

    • http://www.laborunionreport.com LaborUnionReport

      http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2004/07/18/16892041.php

  • pamela1631

    People that work for Sears, Macy’s or JC Penny’s are educated and up to date with their dental work and not married to relatives.
    Not easily led around by the nose.

    The Union is under the impression that Walmart’s employees are uneducated with poor dental hygiene, clothing choices and suspect familial relationships. Which thereby makes them perfect fodder to accept the Union party line Obediently without question.

    Just a thought…

    • gekster

      Along with all the shoppers.

      • http://charlemagne-the-hammer.blogspot.com/ DerKrieger

        http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

        Shoppers, not employees.

        • gekster

          I get them in my e-mail.

    • Locked and Loaded

      under the impression that Walmart

  • hoosierteacher

    As Nina points out in Erick’s link:

    1) The Huffington Post in their biased reporting ignores the fact that the SEIU owes an awful lot of money to Bank Of America, and that’s partialy what the protest is really about,

    2) Some folks at Huff Po think the victim in this tragedy is a wall street monster with ties to the Bush administration; in fact, he is a lifelong democrat who served in the Clinton administration,

    3) When people are really protesting, they call the press to show up so that their protest points can be made. In this case, the press wasn’t notified because the real intent was to intimidate. Only a Huff Po writer was present to represent the “press”.

  • http://thesandsinstitute.org Vassar Bushmills

    Gather as many names as you can. Ask for proof of Parade Permits Swear out warrants. Call police. Buy box loads of Chinese firecrackers. Have crews taking pictures along the ingress-egress routes. Gather the names of police and civic leaders who issued permits, police offices/station who do or do not send assistance. This is a residence inside the District, so the police can be considered to be pro-union.

  • Viator

    This must be part of President Obama’s just announced opening towards the business community.

  • rabidcaveman

    Video,video,video. Everyone of us should have a video camera, on them.

    HA! Just thought of this, a Sony Handycam at Walmart, is about $150.00!!

    Wish I could be there!!!

  • http://908StraightSt.wordpress.com/ mbecker908

    A 12ga shell that will bring tears to your eyes. This 12 gauge shell will spread a blast of cayenne pepper directly from the barrel of your gun, disabling your target and allowing you to get away or take control of the situation. A blinding blast of Cayenne pepper can make that unwanted pest think twice.

  • earlgrey

    nt.

  • dnha14

    Where are the homeless people going to live if they tear down that rat infested old Chevy dealership? And these people put a “happy face” in the crosshairs? What’s next? Bambi?

  • geah

    if those dirty,under educated people who work at Wal-Mart would somehow become classy people if the Union took over,,,just as thought you know, my daughter worked there for years and raised a family and took care of me I”M OLD, on a Wally world salary, she had good insurance Blue Cross, made more than workers at unionized stores and left with a nice severance pay plus she didn’t get to take her vacation and got that pay as well. over a million people make a living at Wal-Mart and this insanity would surly hurt our economy . sometimes I think if no one shows up to bring them fame they will go away, some times that is..

  • texasjohn

    …that the free excercise of the second amendment may be in order here. After seeing what these thugs have done in the past, I’d be in fear of my life.

  • redt

    on their flier? My, my, I thought that was a symbol we were to avoid using! Gee, someone may take that literally!!!!