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Posted on 09/10/2009 8:26:36 PM PDT by RaceBannon
IT'S OFFICIAL!! SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 HARTFORD STATE CAPITAL AND BALDWIN PLAZA BRIDGEPORT
TEA PARTY EXPRESS IS COMING TO HARTFORD AND BRIDGEPORT!!
TEA PARTY EXPRESS HARTFORD RALLY
It's time to take our country back! Join our efforts to bring REAL CHANGE to our government! Join the Hartford Tea Party Patriots in welcoming the Tea Party Express national bus tour when it arrives in Connecticut to rally Americans to oppose the out-of-control spending, higher taxes, bailouts and growth in the size and power of the government. The Hartford rally and Bridgeport Rally are part of a series of tea party rallies being held across the nation from August 28th to September 12th 2009, beginning in California and traveling eastward, and reaching its final destination: the big 09.12.09 Taxpayer March on Washington, DC
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 TIME: 9 AM TO 1 PM PLACE: HARTFORD STATE CAPITAL BUILDING
PARKING INFORMATION FOR HARTFORD: There is parking on Buckingham street, the intersections of Ford and Asylum, metered parking on Jewel, Gold and Elm streets, the Civic Center is only a 1/2 mile walk and they have very secure parking, and I also believe there is a parking garage on Pearl Street A Map can be found of the area online here: http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4GGIC_enUS220US220&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hartford+connecticut+state+capitol+building&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=0,0,10933634975819719729&ei=5pmaSrqdLKWM8QbCnZyjBQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1 There is plenty of parking available, people just have to walk about 1/2 mile from the furthest area and go up the hill to the rear of the Capital where the rally is (North Side, facing Bushnell Park, Asylum Street) Here is the official Parking Authority website: http://www.hartford.gov/parking/parking/index.html
SECOND LOCATION: BRIDGEPORT, BALDWIN PLAZA AT THE CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND FAIRFIELD AVE TIME: STARTING AT 11:30
PARKING INFORMATION FOR BRIDGEPORT: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGIC_enUS220US220&q=PARKING+BRIDGEPORT+CONNECTICUT
THE TEA PARTY EXPRESS WILL BE AT BOTH LOCATIONS!!!
The Tea Party Express - Hartford Rally and Bridgeport Rally - will highlight some of the worst offenders in Congress who have voted for higher spending, higher taxes, and government intervention in the lives of American families and businesses. These Members of Congress have infringed upon the freedom of the individual in this great nation, and it's time for us to say: "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH".
The Tea Party Express Hartford Rally and Bridgeport Rally will feature national leaders in the anti-tax, conservative, tea party movement, along with musical performances, including the following:
Lew Uhler(Chairman, National Tax Limitation Committee PAC),
Deborah Johns & Mark Williams (Vice Chairpersons, Our Country Deserves Better PAC),
Amy Kremer(National Coordinator, Tea Party Patriots),
- Lloyd Marcus (performing the "American Tea Party Anthem"), and Revue (performing "A Bailout Song").
In addition to both national and local speakers, and musical entertainment, there will be information tables, and other family-friendly activities. Stay tuned to www.thehartfordteapartypatriots.com for more information about the Hartford rally, and go to www.teapartyexpress.org for more information about the national tour.
THE 09.12.09 MARCH ON WASHINGTON April 15th 2009 was an historic day for those who love freedom. Hundreds of thousands of Americans came out to protest the massive government spending that is burdening our country with huge debt and future tax increases. People came out of their homes and into the streets to stand together and say “Enough!” But the media would have you believe that only a few people showed up, and that those who did were not representative of the American people. Of course we know the truth, and we know that April 15th 2009 was just the beginning of something BIG!
The champions of big government are now working to pass a new national energy tax, government-run health care, and other policies & programs that will cripple our lives and our livelihoods even further. We must keep the pressure on our elected officials as they vote on how much more of our money they will spend, and how much more of our money they will confiscate. Many of you have been wondering "what's next?" for the tea party movement... well, THIS IS IT!
It's time to take the tea party movement directly to Washington, DC. Please join thousands of Americans from across the country on September 12th to deliver a message to our elected officials: "WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH!" We have had enough of the out-of-control spending, the bailouts, the growth of big government, and the soaring deficits. And we reject the future tax increases that will be imposed on us and our children to pay for all of this. For more information, please go to:
www.912dc.org. For help with making your own travel arrangements to this event, please check out the "Travel Logistics" page.
E-Mail us at: TheHartfordTeaPartyPatriots@gmail.com Visit our website at: www.thehartfordteapartypatriots.com
CHESHIRE Every Monday Afternoon, from 5 PM to 6 PM, at the Cheshire Town Hall, located on Route 10.
WATERFORD Every Monday Afternoon, from 5PM to 6PM, at the intersection of Rte 1 and Clark Ave
SOUTHINGTON Every Tuesday, 5PM till 6PM, Queen Street, Rte 10, Right in front of Starbucks/Dennys, Keep walking on the sidewalks to avoid issues
WILLIMANTIC-Every Tuesday Afternoon, from 4:30 till 6 PM, Across from the FROG BRIDGE
TORRINGTON Every Wednesday- Torrington, 4 PM - 6 PM, at Coe Park on Route 202 & Main Street;
NORWICH - Every Wednesday, 3:30 until 6 PM, 101 Water St, AT THE FRONT SIDEWALK TO JOE COURTNEY'S OFFICE
MERIDEN Every Thursday, Broad St. at the WWI Monument 4:30-530 PM. From the West 691- get off at Broad St. Go south to E.Main and Broad. Or from the West, West Main St exit,, Pass Hubbard Park, notice the Castle atop the Mt. continue on West Main St. thru downtown and up E.Main St to Broad St.
PUTNAM Every Thursday, At the intersection of Rte 44 and Kennedy Drive, from Noon till 1PM for the Month of August. The time and date may change in September.
STRATFORD - Every Thursday: The Corner of Main Street and Barnum Ave, 4:30 to 6:30
BRISTOL - Every Friday - 4 PM - 6 PM, at the corner of Broad Street and King Street, near the train overpass at the East end of the Boulevard, parking is easy on Broad Street.
TRUMBULL - Every Friday , Intersection of Rt 111 (Main St) & Rt 25 connector, every Friday 4:30 - 5:30
ENFIELD - Every Saturday, THIS SATURDAY, Sep 5, the intersection of Freshwater Blvd and Hazard Ave in front of CVS, Every Saturday 2PM until 3PM
BRANFORD , Saturday at 10AM in front of the Board of Education on Main Street
Please bring a sign that focuses on the main issues of excessive government spending and taxing, such as:
Taxed To Death;
Stimulate Capitalism, Not Socialism;
Stop Spending Our Children's Future;
Socialized Medicine is NOT FREE;
NO National Health Care;
Next Time READ THE BILL
Always remember, if your sign needs to be explained, dont bring it. Keep the message simple and to the point.
ABSOLUTELY NO PROFANITY OR THREATENING SIGNS OF ANY NATURE !!
------------------------------------------ Remember to BRING YOUR CAMERAS & VIDEO CAMERAS, don't let the media cannot deny that we were there! And DO NOT be discouraged if we get 6 or 10 people, because if there are 6 to 10 everywhere else, or even 50 to 100 people, then our voices will be heard!
Thank you for your support! The Hartford Tea Party Patriots
Please join us as we take our tea parties "on the road"... We have had lots of requests for more, more, more tea parties, but we need your help. Throughout the summer we would like to hold mini-tea-parties at a location near you. If you would like to help plan/host a mini-tea-party in your town, please let us know. We are looking for help with tea parties in Enfield, Naugatuck, Manchester, Norwich, Stratford, Westport, Putnam, Danielson, Willimantic, and all of Connecticut, if you can lend a hand and are willing to start a mini Tea Party on your own or with assistance, please e-mail us at: TheHartfordTeaPartyPatriots@gmail.com
A special hat tip to:
Kay, the HTTP secretary and calm voice of the group
Chris, the videographer extrordinaire
Wayne, the king of wood makers
and
Rich, for being the man who started it all last Feb
Matt, the designer of perfection
Kristin, a friend of Kay!
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If you are anywhere near the area, GO! My wife and I met the Express at one of their stops (New Leonex, IL) and we keep thinking back and talking about the event. Like many/most there, the Tea Parties are the first time we have ever been drawn to protest tyranny.
Glad to see you folks are having a great time and large turnouts. Fantastic!
May the Force be with you.
Go TEA PARTY!!!! GO!!!!!!!!
I take it you think highly of Ann... ;^)
Bumperoo!
I don’t know why it isn’t mentioned BUT.. The Tea Party Express is going to be in TOMS RIVER, NJ @ 6PM on 9/11!
I’ll be there promoting The Fair Tax!
I’m waiting for the NJ Freepers to wake up and type it in! :)
BY THE RISIN’ OF THE MOON!
And come, tell me Sean O’Farrell, tell me why you hurry so?
“Hush a bhuachaill, hush and listen”, and his cheeks were all aglow,
“I bear orders from the captain:- get you ready quick and soon
For the pikes must be together by the rising of the moon”
By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon,
For the pikes must be together at the rising of the moon
“And come tell me Sean O’Farrell where the gath’rin is to be?”
“In the old spot by the river, quite well known to you and me.
One more word for signal token:- whistle out the marchin’ tune,
With your pike upon your shoulder, at the rising of the moon.”
At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon
With your pike upon your shoulder, at the rising of the moon.
Out from many a mud wall cabin eyes were watching through the night,
Many a manly heart was beatin,’ for the blessed morning light.
Murmurs ran along the valleys to the banshee’s lonely croon
And a thousand pikes were flashing by the rising of the moon.
By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon.
And a thousand pikes were flashing by the rising of the moon.
All along that singing river that black mass of men was seen,
High above their shining weapons flew their own beloved green.
“Death to every foe and traitor! Whistle out the marching tune.”
And hurrah my boys for freedom; ‘tis the rising of the moon”.
Tis the rising of the moon, tis the rising of the moon
And hurrah my boys for freedom; ‘Tis the rising of the moon”.
Just checked the weather as it’s nasty today here in Philly. It will be 79! in D.C. tomorrow. God Bless all of you who are speaking for those of us who can’t be there. Hope we are flooded with photos!
Wonderful speech, Biggirl!
Man50D, JimRob and Syncro: Sorry we didn't meet up, but the good news was the HUGE turnout in Hartford despite the heavy rain!
Onto Washington!
nutmeg & zelig
This Tennessee boy just got back from the Hartford rally. We all got wet, what a great crowd. All kinds of fun. Wish I could go to DC, but it’s impossible. Met some great people.
Go Fair Tax! Enjoyed standing under thier tent trying to stay dry. Thanks a bunch.
Sure did. All kinds of friendly folks. Thanks for the hospitality.
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