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Houston Tea Party
Lone Star Times ^

Posted on 02/27/2009 1:33:43 PM PST by mnehring

As discussed yesterday, Houston was one of many (40?) cities across the country today that held rehearsal tea parties in anticipation of July 4th. I hoped on the scooter and went down to check it out.

I arrived precisely at 11:00 am, the announced starting time. There weren’t a lot of people there, perhaps 50 or so. And they didn’t start on time, typical for these events. I hung out for about an hour and a half, if you were there, I most likely have your picture. The crowd kept growing the entire time I was there, I’d estimate it to be just over 200 by the time I left.

Once they finally started up, they had several speakers, including organizer Felicia Cravens. You’ll have to turn elsewhere or look in the comments for the list, I didn’t bother to write it down. Some young black dude that said he was a preacher gave a rousing speech, short on meat, long on rhetoric.

Overall, I’d say that the “protest” met its goal and then some. The people that did attend were very entthusiastic, loud and ready to work; if they follow this up with focused direction, this could turn into a good sized movement.

I met several LST’rs: AmericanWoman, Luv2Hammer, LawrenceC and GTOTracker. Lots of pics, here are a couple of AW and LC with their signs, front and back:


American Woman and Lawrence C

American Woman and Lawrence C

American Woman and Lawrence C

American Woman and Lawrence C



TOPICS: Announcements; Business/Economy; Government; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: aar; bho44; houston; nobama; teaparty; texas
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To: bobbyd

Hey Bobby! I came up and met you at the end of the rally. Thanks again for promoting FR!!


21 posted on 02/27/2009 5:31:54 PM PST by American72 (Sick of Liberals)
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To: BnBlFlag

Thanks for the ping Dad!! :)


22 posted on 02/27/2009 5:32:30 PM PST by American72 (Sick of Liberals)
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To: bobbyd

I was there and met you, too. That’s me with the black sign with white letters complaining about Dems destroying the country.

It was nice to meet you!


23 posted on 02/27/2009 6:26:16 PM PST by mom-o-eb
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To: bobbyd

Bobby, YOU DA MAN!!!!!!

Here’s a big hug and hearty pat on the back! You done us proud standing up there with your ever present commercial for FR!!


24 posted on 02/27/2009 6:39:20 PM PST by Humidston (IT'S COMING...I SMELL IT.)
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To: smokingfrog

Hello smokingfrog
(dictated and edited by bobbysgirl)
It took him a hour to post the pics....gotta love him...
More to come.


25 posted on 02/27/2009 10:18:36 PM PST by bobbyd (Flyer, I love and miss you...Lords best my FRiend)
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To: RikaStrom

Sorry I missed it too. Had to do this thing called work. When they have one of these on a Saturday, count me in.


26 posted on 02/28/2009 7:19:39 AM PST by PetroniDE (Hey Hey, Ho Ho, Comrade Zero Gotta Go !!)
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To: mnehrling

Hey can somebody please hook me up the Houston Tea Party?...I’d love to protest with yawl.in front of Sheila Jackson Office on West 19th St....signme up for future actions please.


27 posted on 02/28/2009 12:16:08 PM PST by gitmogrunt (The stupidity of the American people never ceases to amaze me.)
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To: gitmogrunt

For future Houston Tea Party events, in with the Houston Tea Party group on FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=68423955662

Here is the event page with a lot of pictures posted:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=52553704859

Here is a video composition of clips from the Houston Tea Party:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgdWL8pjo6I


28 posted on 02/28/2009 8:58:30 PM PST by esarlls3
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To: bobbyd

Good to meet you at the tea party.


29 posted on 03/01/2009 5:12:14 PM PST by smokingfrog ( Dear Mr. Obama - Please make it rain candy! P.S. I like jelly beans.)
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