I just returned from participating in a Flemington, NJ, Tea Party. Time: Noon to 2PM. It’s about a 2-hr. drive from my house. When I left it was raining hard and steady. I didn’t have a high expectation that many would show up at the protest.
Needless to say, despite the rain and occasional sleet, I was pleased to see about 500 people there. It was right in front of the Hunterdon County Seat. The organizer brought a portable amp system along which he powered from his car.
Amplification was marginal, but various people spoke spontaneously. Everyone who spoke made thoughtful points and there was little or no Onada bashing. Mainly stayed focused on high taxes and voting all incumbents out regardless of party affiliation. The opinion of the crowd was that Republicans as well as Democrats contributed to putting us in the sorry place we’re in.
There was a police presense, but it was minimal (I saw three officers). Many people in vehicles went by blowing their horns and showing thumbs up in support. I was also surprised to see a range of age groups there. Discounting the kiddies, there were teens through old retired guys like me. I was especially surprised to see quite a number of working age men and women. Preponderance of crowd was white with one asian that I saw. Flemington and Hunterdon County are well-to-do entities. Do not have large black or hispanic populations. But, still, there are no doubt wealthy blacks who live there. Apparently they chose to sit things out. Such a shame.
I thought the organizer’s non-partisan theme was brilliant. It leap frogs over dem vs pubbie and emphasizes common economic and political concerns. That is the way to defeat both the demrat hardline leftists and RINOs who aid and abet them.
“Everyone who spoke made thoughtful points...”
Yes, that’s what I thought today to at our Small Town, USA rally.
People like you who are willing to go out of their way, in bad weather to make your voice heard is what makes America great.
Thank you.