Posted on 04/15/2009 1:14:15 PM PDT by Cindy
Today, the voice of Americans was heard.
The Tea Party U.S.A. is not a one day national event -- it's the continuation of a chain of events and activism that will strengthen our country.
We are doing this primarily without main-stream media coverage.
That's o.k.
Your voice is being heard without the main-stream media.
Keep it up my fellow, patriotic Americans.
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230034/posts
“Tea Party Video Eureka Ca Humboldt County”
Old Glory Radio ^ | 04/15/09 | Old Glory Radio
Posted on April 15, 2009 4:08:58 PM PDT by locke22
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
“TEA PARTIES: HEY HEY, TODAY WE’RE GONNA PARTY LIKE IT’S 2009!”
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Thousands Turn out for Carson City, NV T.E.A. Party (Great Photos!)
Freeper on the Scene | 4-15-2009 | Beelzebbuba
Posted on April 15, 2009 4:13:44 PM PDT by Beelzebubba
Under gray skies, with wintry temperatures in the upper thirties, thousands of frustrated but enthusiastic taxpayers turned out today in Carson City Nevada for perhaps the biggest grass-roots protest demonstration the tiny capitol city has ever seen.
The crowd gathered beginning at 10:30 AM, on the tree-covered lawn of the Legislative building, with the trees in full blossom to provide a soft canopy for the determined protesters. The flag-festooned protest continued through 1PM.
The group included families with children, young adults, seniors, and veterans. The crowd of thousands stretched out on both sides of Carson Street, for 5 blocks, greeting motorists honking in support. As traffic crawled past, truckers greeted the gathering with blasts of their air horns, earning a cheer from the crowd each time.
A large contingent of the group centered on a speaker’s area on the lawn, where T-shirt vendors, voter registrars, and activists offered their products and services, and conservative speakers delivered their messages to applause.
While the signs and messages carried by the protesters were often harshly critical of Nevada Senator Harry Reid, and President Obama, a family festival atmosphere prevailed. Possibly, this cheerfully conservative group reclaimed the “hope” mantra from Democrats.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230055/posts
“Wichita Kansas Tea Party”
4/15/2008 | Kansas58
Posted on April 15, 2009 4:33:06 PM PDT by Kansas58
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Youngstown, Ohio Tea Party
Self | April 15th, 2009 | Mathews
Posted on April 15, 2009 4:40:25 PM PDT by Mathews
We had around 150 people show up at Federal Plaza in Youngstown, Ohio. It was AWESOME!!
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Port Richey, FL Tea Party
My Cellphone Cam | 4-15-09 | Damifino
Posted on April 15, 2009 4:45:34 PM PDT by Damifino
Went to the Port Richey, FL Tea Party this afternoon. Pictures say it all:
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A Madison “Tea Party”: Thousands Steep Over Obama at Capitol Square (Lefty Op/Ed)
Isthmus Magazine ^ | April 15, 2009 | Joe Tarr
Posted on April 15, 2009 4:54:30 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
The organizers hailed it as movement of ordinary Americans taking to the streets to take back their country.
Today, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., they flocked to the Wisconsin state Capitol, as part of a national eruption of Tax Day Tea Parties. They blared working-class anthems including Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and Lee Greenwood’s “Proud To Be An American.” And the array of conservative speakers tried their best to work the crowd into a frenzy of anti-tax, anti-Democratic anger on tax day. Most of what they said drew applauses and cheers.
But the rally’s political rants may have been upstaged by the conspiracy-minded crazies, who carried signs that equated President Obama to Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin, lamented the rise of socialism, and warned of Obama’s plan for “white slavery. ”
“I do think he’s the anti-Christ,” one man told me of Obama. He carried a sign proclaiming just that, but didn’t want to be identified. “I’m in slavery for the welfare of other people who don’t want to work.”
The man also spoke of the Obama’s administration’s deleterious effect on his health. “Our government is sickening,” he said. “It makes me want to throw up.” He said his tax returns were in his car, waiting to be mailed; he owed money this year.
The tea parties, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity, were marketed as modern day take-offs on the Boston Tea Party. The rhetoric pitted hard-working Americans against East Coast liberals. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman was mentioned several times from the podium for having pegged these tea parties as “AstroTurf (fake grass roots) events, manufactured by the usual suspects.”
There were plenty of ordinary Americans at the event. And they were genuinely angry — angry about their tax bills, upset with the economy and the recent federal bailouts of the banks and auto manufacturers.
“I’m worried about my child’s future and my future,” Joel Artin, from West Allis, Wisconsin, told me. He said he’d hoped to retire at 65 but feared he’d now have to work until 85. “They’re putting a huge burden on people who pay taxes, which happen to be myself and soon my daughter.”
Artin — who filed his taxes in January, and got a rebate — said he’s not against paying any taxes. He agrees that roads need to be fixed and national defense costs money. But “I’m worried that a lot of this is going to people looking for a handout.” Like the banks?
Susan Wielenbeck, from a Milwaukee suburb, stood next to an Obama cutout dressed in a red king’s gown with tea bags pinned all over. She filed for an extension this year on her taxes.
Wielenbeck said she feared taxes could only go up as the deficit climbs higher. “I feel that we’re heading more towards socialism,” she said. “I live paycheck to paycheck. I can’t afford to pay more taxes.”
The events organizers bragged that the event drew 5,000 people. Police made a conservative estimate of 2,500 to 3,500.
Perhaps the most amusing part of the event was the signs: “Look at Us Obama U.R.A Gret Community Organizer,” “I’ll keep my money, you keep the change,” “Government wants you poor and dependent,” “No pirates died when Bush was president,” “Obamanomics: Chains we can believe in,” “Be heard, not herded,” “You’re taxing the shirt off my back,” “We can handle a depression, not socialism,” “Don’t use my money to kill babies,” “Where is my earmark? I want a pony,” and “We’re plucking chickens and heating tar.”
Thank you special emailer for your first-hand account of your local Tea Party in Idaho:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-945430931484967442&hl=en
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ST. AUGUSTINE FLORIDA TEA PARTY
SWAMPSNIPERPRESS ^ | April 15, 2009 | swampsniper
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:09:31 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER
Great turnout, I estimate 1000, some folks had to go back to work, people coming and going all afternoon. We will have accurate figures later.
The press, with the exception of the local radio station, came late. I don’t know what they will do with whatever they collected.
I got to make a very short pro 2nd amendment statement, I just said that Mexico and the ghettos aren’t my fault, and I won’t register or surrender diddly squat! The crowd agreed!
Let’s plan a big Fourth of July, all over America, the ball is rolling, let’s keep it going!
Pictures at
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v244/tsiya/ST%20AUGUSTINE%20TEA%20PARTY/
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Bradenton, Fla. last minute Tea Party
www.FreeRepublic.com ^ | 4-15-2009 | TPD
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:13:20 PM PDT by ThreePuttinDude
A TeaParty in Bradenton Fla. was put together in a hurry.
The owners of a local citrus company let us use their facility for the get together. We had speakers from local citizens to politians from local and state organizations.
The best part of the whole event had to be the kids that will be featured below. The kids seemed to be as excited as the parents that dressed them up. Fun was had by all, and the event was uplifting for all that I could see.
Pictures below:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230097/posts
“Tea Party At Capitol Draws Estimated Crowd of 3,000 Protestors (Hartford, Connecticut)”
The Hartford Courant ^ | April 15, 2009 | Christopher Keating
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:20:01 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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Thousands show up on the south lawn of the Indianapolis State House (Pictures)
Indianapolis Tea Party ^ | April 15, 2009 | appleseed
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:36:08 PM PDT by appleseed
We filled the entire south lawn of the State House and lined the sidewalks on Capitol Ave.,Washington St., and West St. All 4 local news networks were there Channels 6, 8, 13 and 59 along with news choppers overhead. My wife and I arrived about an hour and a half early and there were already several hundred people there. Greg Garrison’s (local radio) was my favorite speaker. He’s our version of Glenn Beck. The Wright Brothers Band was freakin awesome. A huge thank you to Richard & Laura Behney for organizing and hosting our tea party. Here’s a few pic’s - I have a cheap digital camera so the pic’s aren’t the greatest:
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After Action Report: Casper Wyoming Tea Party Photos
Apr 15 2009 | Milhous
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:39:29 PM PDT by Milhous
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Tampa Tea Party
My Omina i910 camera phone | April 15, 2009 | TheShaz
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:39:44 PM PDT by TheShaz
Here are some images from the Tampa Tea Party today. Local cops estimate about 3000 people.
I had a great time. American flags were waved not burned. Cars were not flipped over. Storefront windows were not broken. -—————
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Manchester, New Hampshire Tea Party
andy58-in-nh | 4/15/09 | andy58-in-nh
Posted on 04/15/2009 5:42:43 PM PDT by andy58-in-nh
We had a great tea party on Manchester, New Hampshire this evening. I would estimate the crowd at close to (if not over) 1000 patriots. On hand were Mayor Frank Guinta of Manchester, the mayor of Franklin, NH, local sports radio celebrity Charlie Sherman, and Charles Arlinghaus of the NH Union Leader, among others. I saw no sign of “disruptors” anywhere. Instead a throng of patriots gathered to launch an effort whose importance cannot be overestimated, but whose vitality will be determined by our individual involvement and commitment. Pictures begin with my comment below.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230110/posts
“Tax Revolt: Day 1”
IBD Editorials ^ | April 15, 2009
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:47:14 PM PDT by Kaslin
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San Francisco Tea Party - Into the heart of darkness.
4/15/2009 | Panzerkardinal
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:50:06 PM PDT by PanzerKardinal
We went into the heart of darkness and came out ok.
Started out at Civic Center Park. Then marched to the Federal Building for a rally and then to the steps of City Hall.
SFPD Captain said we were about 250-350, not bad considering it was a work day.
Nothing too exciting only about 10 counterprotestors. Maybe there was more but many got scared off seeing the size of the Tea Party crowd.
News coverage ok.
Here’s some photos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5xTxcFA398
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VIDEO: Rick Perry / Austin Tea Party ::: On Secession and “Right Wing Extremism”
YouTube / Unspun with AnnaZ ^ | 04/15/2009 | AnnaZ
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:51:15 PM PDT by AnnaZ
Watch it here.
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Video-Ted Nugent Plays Star Spangled Banner At The Alamo Tea Party
http://hotairpundit.blogspot.com/2009/04/ted-nugent-star-spangled-banner-at.html ^ | 4/15/09 | Talkradio03
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:52:24 PM PDT by Talkradio03
Ted Nugent with Glenn Beck at the Alamo Tea Party plays a classic Star Spangled Banner with his guitar..
(Excerpt) Read more at hotairpundit.blogspot.com ...
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TEA PARTY DONATION TO FREE REPUBLIC
THANKS from the bottom of my heart! | April 15, 2009 | Me - an FR American
Posted on April 15, 2009 5:59:41 PM PDT by anonsquared
In honor of today’s patriotic Tea Parties, I just made a donation to Free Republic and I urge all Freepers lurking and posting tonight to do the same. And I can see by the page views there are a lot of you out there! :)
Tonight is an excellent night to THANK Jim and all of his helpers for their hard work providing this forum. So, THANK YOU JIM AND HELPERS!!!
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