Tea Party Crowds Protest Federal Spending And Intervention: STAMFORD CT

By DANIELA ALTIMARI | The Hartford Courant ^ | March 29.2009 | By DANIELA ALTIMARI | The Hartford Courant

[RaceBannon]

Tanya Bachand has always been interested in politics, though she viewed it as largely a spectator sport. "I never felt compelled to get off my couch ... and do something," said the 34-year-old attorney from Wallingford.

But as she grew increasingly alarmed by the billions of dollars the federal government was spending on bailout and stimulus packages, Bachand was driven to act: She recently joined a burgeoning grass-roots political uprising known as the Tea Party movement.

Launched by a cable television personality's tirade and fueled by the blogosphere and right-wing columnists, activists such as Bachand have staged protests across the nation, including several in Connecticut. The latest was held Saturday in Stamford.

"I felt a responsibility, as a parent and as a citizen, to do something," said Bachand, who has a 9-year-old son. "I went to New York for a Tea Party protest in February and I met a lot of people who thought like me." She is now organizing a similar demonstration in New Haven on April 15, one of a number of tax day protests planned around the nation.

[RaceBannon]

[RaceBannon]

This has been excerpted, click on the link to read the whole article

[RaceBannon]

My Pics:
http://news.webshots.com/album/570720131diegss

More pics from Jenny:

Hello Patriots!!

Another glorious day for a Tea Party!! We were threatened with bad weather and I think that made some folks stay home, but we ended up with glorious weather. I got estimates of 150-200 people there today, and everyone was energized and ready for the Tax Day Tea Party on April 15th, Nationwide!!

Below are the links to my pics and video. My report will be posted later and I will email the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYu7weviJfI (beginning)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BizaxW_sXpI (crowd shots)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGXGyZr9qsI (More crowd)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEPPt0KfKtI — In this video- at the very end, I caught this dummy who almost crashed his car into the center median. Very funny- that’s what he got for not paying attention!)

http://community.webshots.com/album/570719553VZIZHU - pictures

Jenny Booth
Nat’l Secretary
F.L.A.G.
www.flag-usa.org

[raybbr]

Hey Race,

I heard there was going to be a tax day tea party at Long Wharf on th 15th.? Is that true? I have searched but could not find any info.

[unixfox]

[unixfox]

[RaceBannon]

YES, it should be on taxdayteaparty.com in the connecticut section

I think it is noon time, lsten to Glen Becks station, WELI down there, there should be callers announcing it

I am trying for Brad Davis and Jim Vicevich

[HighlyOpinionated]

GREAT PHOTOS!!!

Thanks.

Free Markets
Not
Free Loaders

New Axis of Evil
Dem-Lib-MSM

Hey “O”
Hands off
My Dough

Clean the House
and the Senate, too

[freema]

Who IS that gorgeous hunk of a man?!

[DTogo]

Ultimately, Bachand said, the Tea Parties aren't about party politics. "We want to have a real conversation about the direction of the country," she said. "I'm troubled by the bailouts. ... I'm personally opposed to any government intervention in private business." In her view, it comes down to a single question: "Do you believe in individual responsibility or do you believe that the government should take care of every little nook and cranny of our lives."

Here, here!

[Dutchy]

Great post Race.. Looks it was a great event!

[Marine_Uncle]

"Who IS that gorgeous hunk of a man?!"
Surely you must be speaking of me? heheh.

[Marine_Uncle]

Looks and sounds like you all had a mission accomplished. Glad to hear the weather held up for you all.

[freema]

How did you know?!