Posted on 04/15/2009 6:22:52 PM PDT by kburi
Rain Didn’t Dampen Washington, DC Tea Party
Arriving in a steady drizzle at 1030 am, there was already a sizeable crowd in Lafayette Park across from the White House. The crowd continued to grow in size even as the rain increased. My unofficial estimate is that there were some where between 3,000 to 3,500 participants.
Washington DC Tea Party
This crowd was a lot of fun to be with. A surprising number were from out of state, such as Oregon, Arkansas, Ohio, NJ, NY and Pennsylvania in addition to Maryland and Virginia. Many of the signs were handmade (unlike those at protests by the left who carry signs which are mass-produced and paid for by Moveon.org.). The program was robust with good speakers, the crowd saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the National Anthem. It was easy to talk with strangers and we all have a lot in common. We care deeply about our country and how precious it is. No one spoke political party, just the importance of having responsible elected officials. And of course a few Freepers were in attendance.
Instigaters
Code Pink showed with Medea Benjamin leading two of her flock. They stayed only a little while and then left to a few pointed comments. One minor disturbance in front of the stage. Two college age young men in tuxedos and two college age women in gowns caused a disruption and left after a few minutes.
April 15, 2009 Photos, Washington, DC Tea Party
A lot of signs are featured in hope readers here will find a message they can replicate at future rallies.
Note the Media which seemed to be everywhere – whether they report remains to be seen. And note the large number of children who attended with their parents..
The Crowd
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Steady Rain 2:30pm 
Youth
Laura I – (9am – 12noon) 570 am, Washington, DC
One of our favorites 
SIGNS
The “Media” ?
They were out in force -- What will they report?
Ryan James being interviewed 
CNN - another jerk! 
This reporter kept pushing other topics – out of context… 
German Reporter based in Georgetown 
Elton John Wannabe, This reporter became argumentative and very leading. 
Answering leading questions with facts-Again! 
Miscellaneous
Code Pink – Medina Benjaman 
Homeland Security Plant??? 
it was good to see you, had a great time :)
i enjoy your last pic, hopefully DHS didnt catch any of my right wing extremism yesterday
I didn’t see any of youall either. I only darted over for a bit at lunchtime though. Next time.
We need to find each other on July 4th!!! Freeepers out in force joining all the other right wing extremists.
Great job everyone!!
Great pics, nice post!!
Nice to read your report.
Thanks for your effort to “save” the flag!
Thanks for the great report and pics. Age of Hooper also had some good pics.
I'm working on the Westminster TEA Party AAR tonight.
[Mr] T
Maica
What was striking were the media who kept pushing questions some of which might get an answer they could use as an extreme example. Those being interviewed usually were focussed and could bring the “reporter” back to why we were there.
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