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The '''9/12 Project''' (pronounced "nine-twelve") is an American [[political movement]] that was founded on March 13, 2009 when [[Fox News Channel]] commentator and radio talk-show host [[Glenn Beck]] hosted an episode "We Surround Them" on his television show, "Glenn Beck". The special episode called for all Americans to recall the principles and values which inspired the Founding Fathers in the founding of America, and the spirit of patriotism, generosity, and unity which was prevalent in the days after the (9/11 attacks) of 2001.<ref name="norwinstar">{{cite news |first=Brad |last=Pederson |title=Local 9.12 project picks up steam |url=http://www.yournorwin.com/norwinstar/article/local-912-project-picks-steam |newspaper=Norwin Star |publisher=YourNorwin.com |date=October 1, 2009 |accessdate=October 9, 2009}}</ref><ref>http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/television/2009/11/23/091123crte_television_franklin</ref><ref name="standardjournal">{{cite news |first=Nate |last=Sunderland |title=Marchers say no to big government |url=http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/articles/2009/09/15/news/26.txt |newspaper=Standard Journal |publisher=Standard Journal Online |date=September 15, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="marion">{{cite news |first=Scott |last=Sutter |title=Taking part in the 9/12 Project |url=http://www.marionstar.com/article/20090920/NEWS01/909200303/-1/newsfront2 |newspaper=Marion Star |publisher=marionstar.com |date=September 20, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="The Star April 4, 2009">{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com/article/613670|title=This Fox TV host is mad as hell|last=Potter|first=Mitch|date=April 4, 2009|work=The Star|accessdate=September 15, 2009}}</ref><ref name="912mission">{{cite web|url=http://www.the912project.com/2009/03/24/mission-statement-2/|work=the912project.com|title=Mission Statement|accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref> The project is one of the largest promoters of the [[Tea Party protests]], and was a sponsor of the [[Taxpayer March on Washington]] on September 12, 2009.<ref name="valleynews">{{cite news |last=Staff Writer |title=Third Tea Party protest this year, more to come |url=http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/40774/ |newspaper=Valley News |publisher=myvalleynews.com |date=September 18, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref> The project claims to be [[nonpartisan]]<ref name="marion" /><ref name ="usatoday">{{cite news |first=Andrea |last=Stone |title='Tea party' movement takes protest to Washington |url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-09-08-march_N.htm |newspaper=USA Today |publisher=usatoday.com |date=September 8, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="saltlake">{{cite news |first=David |last=Burger |title=Glenn Beck's '912 Project' draws a crowd to Capitol |url=http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_13323855|newspaper=The Salt Lake Tribune |publisher=sltrib.org |date=September 13, 2009 |accessdate=October 1, 2009}}</ref> and representative of the beliefs of [[Founding fathers of the United States|America's Founding Fathers]].<ref name="912mission" /> It is considered by most sources to be an [[American conservative]] and/or [[libertarianism|libertarian]] movement.<ref name="valleynews" /><ref name="ftworth">{{cite news |first=Aman |last=Batheja |title=912 Project Fort Worth protests the federal government |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/topstories/story/1608912.html |newspaper=Star-Telgram |publisher=star-telegram.com |date=September 12, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="WFMZ" /> The 9/12 Project does not affiliate specifically with any political party.
The '''9/12 Project''' (pronounced "nine-twelve") is an American [[political movement]] that was founded on March 13, 2009 when [[Fox News Channel]] commentator and radio talk-show host [[Glenn Beck]] hosted an episode "We Surround Them" on his television show, "Glenn Beck". The special episode called for all Americans to recall the principles and values which inspired the Founding Fathers in the founding of America, and the spirit of patriotism, generosity, and unity which was prevalent in the days after the (9/11 attacks) of 2001.<ref name="norwinstar">{{cite news |first=Brad |last=Pederson |title=Local 9.12 project picks up steam |url=http://www.yournorwin.com/norwinstar/article/local-912-project-picks-steam |newspaper=Norwin Star |publisher=YourNorwin.com |date=October 1, 2009 |accessdate=October 9, 2009}}</ref><ref>http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/television/2009/11/23/091123crte_television_franklin</ref><ref name="standardjournal">{{cite news |first=Nate |last=Sunderland |title=Marchers say no to big government |url=http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/articles/2009/09/15/news/26.txt |newspaper=Standard Journal |publisher=Standard Journal Online |date=September 15, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="marion">{{cite news |first=Scott |last=Sutter |title=Taking part in the 9/12 Project |url=http://www.marionstar.com/article/20090920/NEWS01/909200303/-1/newsfront2 |newspaper=Marion Star |publisher=marionstar.com |date=September 20, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="The Star April 4, 2009">{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com/article/613670|title=This Fox TV host is mad as hell|last=Potter|first=Mitch|date=April 4, 2009|work=The Star|accessdate=September 15, 2009}}</ref><ref name="912mission">{{cite web|url=http://www.the912project.com/2009/03/24/mission-statement-2/|work=the912project.com|title=Mission Statement|accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref> The project is one of the largest promoters of the [[Tea Party protests]], and was a sponsor of the [[Taxpayer March on Washington]] on September 12, 2009.<ref name="valleynews">{{cite news |last=Staff Writer |title=Third Tea Party protest this year, more to come |url=http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/40774/ |newspaper=Valley News |publisher=myvalleynews.com |date=September 18, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref> The project claims to be [[nonpartisan]]<ref name="marion" /><ref name ="usatoday">{{cite news |first=Andrea |last=Stone |title='Tea party' movement takes protest to Washington |url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-09-08-march_N.htm |newspaper=USA Today |publisher=usatoday.com |date=September 8, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="saltlake">{{cite news |first=David |last=Burger |title=Glenn Beck's '912 Project' draws a crowd to Capitol |url=http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_13323855|newspaper=The Salt Lake Tribune |publisher=sltrib.org |date=September 13, 2009 |accessdate=October 1, 2009}}</ref> and representative of the beliefs of [[Founding fathers of the United States|America's Founding Fathers]].<ref name="912mission" /> It is considered by most sources to be an [[American conservative]] movement in its principals.<ref name="valleynews" /><ref name="ftworth">{{cite news |first=Aman |last=Batheja |title=912 Project Fort Worth protests the federal government |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/topstories/story/1608912.html |newspaper=Star-Telgram |publisher=star-telegram.com |date=September 12, 2009 |accessdate=September 22, 2009}}</ref><ref name="WFMZ" /> The 9/12 Project does not affiliate specifically with any political party.


The name "9/12" is symbolic of both the day after [[9/11|September 11, 2001]] and the project's "nine principles and twelve values."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the912project.com/the-912-2/|work=the912project.com|title=Nine Principles, Twelve Values|accessdate=November 26, 2009}}</ref> Those nine principles are:
The name "9/12" is symbolic of both the day after [[9/11|September 11, 2001]] and the project's "nine principles and twelve values."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the912project.com/the-912-2/|work=the912project.com|title=Nine Principles, Twelve Values|accessdate=November 26, 2009}}</ref> Those nine principles are:

Revision as of 09:18, 26 December 2009

FormationMarch 2009
Region served
United States
WebsiteThe912Project.com

The 9/12 Project (pronounced "nine-twelve") is an American political movement that was founded on March 13, 2009 when Fox News Channel commentator and radio talk-show host Glenn Beck hosted an episode "We Surround Them" on his television show, "Glenn Beck". The special episode called for all Americans to recall the principles and values which inspired the Founding Fathers in the founding of America, and the spirit of patriotism, generosity, and unity which was prevalent in the days after the (9/11 attacks) of 2001.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The project is one of the largest promoters of the Tea Party protests, and was a sponsor of the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009.[7] The project claims to be nonpartisan[4][8][9] and representative of the beliefs of America's Founding Fathers.[6] It is considered by most sources to be an American conservative movement in its principals.[7][10][11] The 9/12 Project does not affiliate specifically with any political party.

The name "9/12" is symbolic of both the day after September 11, 2001 and the project's "nine principles and twelve values."[12] Those nine principles are:

  1. 1.America is good.
  2. 2. I believe in God and He is the center of my life.
  3. 3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
  4. 4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
  5. 5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
  6. 6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
  7. 7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who [sic] I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
  8. 8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
  9. 9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.

The twelve Values are:

  1. 1-Honesty
  2. 2-Reverence
  3. 3-Hope
  4. 4-Thrift
  5. 5-Humility
  6. 6-Charity
  7. 7-Sincerity
  8. 8-Moderation
  9. 9-Hard Work
  10. 10-Courage
  11. 11-Personal Responsibility
  12. 12-Gratitude (formerly friendship)

History

Demonstrators on United States Capitol's south lawn, September 12, 2009.

The 9/12 Project was created as the result of Glenn Beck's "We Surround Them" campaign, a series of segments and specials on Beck's television program in early 2009 which claimed to aim to bring back government accountability.[13] At one point during the campaign, viewers were asked to submit pictures if they believed at least seven of the ten founding principles. Many of the pictures were used to form a collage that lines one of the walls in Glenn Beck's Fox News Channel studio.[citation needed] The 9/12 Project was created as a result of the campaign and Mercury Radio Arts, Inc. launched the first 9/12 Project website.[citation needed]

Following the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009, Glenn Beck introduced a campaign for the 9/12 project called "Re-found America". The campaign aims to find 56 Congressional politicians to anonymously stand against government corruption and become whistle blowers, exposing the evidence of corruption.[14]

Local organizations

Individuals in many towns across the United States have formed organizations and chapters based with the 9/12 Project.[1][3][10][15] The aim of such groups is to get the public involved with politics and spread awareness of legislation[1][3][16] For instance, in Murphy, North Carolina, a meeting of self-proclaimed 9/12 Project members was held on August 29, 2009 "to plan how to elect their own representatives to the U.S. House and decrease the size and control of the federal government over the lives of American people".[15] The event was attended by "more than 325 people".[15]

National Organizations

Nation wide chapters have also been formed. The912Project.us, specifically, has stated that its network is not affiliated with Glenn Beck, but calls itself a "labor of love by American Patriots who wholeheartedly subscribe to the 9 Principles & the 12 Values of the 9.12 Project, as well as The Constitution of the United States of America"

National events

9/12ers have been known to attend various Tea Party protests; among those are the Tax Day protests on April 15, 2009, the July 4, 2009 Independence Day Tea Party protests, and the September 12, 2009 Taxpayer March on Washington.[9] The project also had a presence at other September 12, 2009 Tea Party protests in cities like Salt Lake City and Fort Worth.[9][10]

Further information: List of Tea Party protests

Members of certain 9/12 Project chapters held a nationwide protest in front of various news media buildings on October 17, 2009. Dubbed "Operation: Can You Hear Us Now", the project was started with the aim of protesting against perceived liberal bias of the mainstream media, and called for more honest reporting in journalism.[17][11][18]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Pederson, Brad (October 1, 2009). "Local 9.12 project picks up steam". Norwin Star. YourNorwin.com. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
  2. ^ http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/television/2009/11/23/091123crte_television_franklin
  3. ^ a b c Sunderland, Nate (September 15, 2009). "Marchers say no to big government". Standard Journal. Standard Journal Online. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  4. ^ a b Sutter, Scott (September 20, 2009). "Taking part in the 9/12 Project". Marion Star. marionstar.com. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  5. ^ Potter, Mitch (April 4, 2009). "This Fox TV host is mad as hell". The Star. Retrieved September 15, 2009.
  6. ^ a b "Mission Statement". the912project.com. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  7. ^ a b Staff Writer (September 18, 2009). "Third Tea Party protest this year, more to come". Valley News. myvalleynews.com. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  8. ^ Stone, Andrea (September 8, 2009). "'Tea party' movement takes protest to Washington". USA Today. usatoday.com. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  9. ^ a b c Burger, David (September 13, 2009). "Glenn Beck's '912 Project' draws a crowd to Capitol". The Salt Lake Tribune. sltrib.org. Retrieved October 1, 2009.
  10. ^ a b c Batheja, Aman (September 12, 2009). "912 Project Fort Worth protests the federal government". Star-Telgram. star-telegram.com. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  11. ^ a b "Protesters Accuse Newspaper, Other Media Outlets Of Bias". 69 News WFMZ-TV. October 18, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  12. ^ "Nine Principles, Twelve Values". the912project.com. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
  13. ^ Butner, Earlesha (September 13, 2009). "Demanding accountability". Hattiesburg American. hattiesburgamerican.com. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  14. ^ "Refound America". 9/12 Project. the912project.com. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  15. ^ a b c Otwell, Dwight (September 1, 2009). "9/12 event draws big attendance". Cherokee Scout. cherokeescout.com. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
  16. ^ "Clark to address 9.12 Project's mayoral candidate forum". Greeley Tribune. GreeleyTribune.com. September 19, 2009. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
  17. ^ "Group Holds Nationwide Protest Of TV Stations". WYFF 4. October 18, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
  18. ^ Sheehan, Daniel (October 18, 2009). "Protesters assail media for perceived leftward lean". The Morning Call. Retrieved October 23, 2009.

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