Posted on 08/11/2009 5:49:18 AM PDT by RaceBannon
IT'S OFFICIAL!
THE TEA PARTY EXPRESS WILL STOP IN HARTFORD ON SEP 11, 2009 ON THEIR WAY TO WASHINGTON DC!!!
Yeah...that'll work. That will motivate me to go. Your powers of persuasion are otherworldly. You should be in sales.
I don't think they work. I see no evidence of it. I see far more coverage of the town hall meetings than the tea parties, and I have been counter-protesting and demonstrating for eight years.
That is my opinion, but I am not trying to convince anyone to NOT go. I was looking for an argument that would convince me TO go. If you're gonna be a smart-ass to a potential ally who is on your side of the fence ideologically, you are of no use in trying to change the minds of those who oppose you or who are on the fence and that makes you a liability.
Look, if you dont want to go, stay off the thread, you look like a disrupter.
If you dont want to go, then just go away, okay?
We dont need negative people trying to stop a good thing.
Just stay out of it and mind your own business.
Go pound sand. I'm not a disruptor and I'll post wherever I want.
You need a course in reading comprehension.
I came here LOOKING for a reason to go. I was hoping for a well thought out, persuasive argument that addressed my questions. What I got was emoting, 3rd grade level arguments, and dubious claims. That was followed by insults.
Just stay out of it and mind your own business.
Kiss my kiester.
There was NOTHING aggressive or insulting or otherwise "disrupting" about any of my posts until you got nasty. I asked simple questions and made civil comments. here is my original post in toto;
I have to ask...
Why?
I’m serious now. I am a ProtestWarrior and stood outside Ft Monmouth to counter-protest lefties who were vomiting on service members and their families - but that was direct, tangible support of the troops.
I’m just asking; what is the goal? Protesting for protesting’s sake is a very leftist thing to do.
There is one near me on 9/11 in Toms River, NJ and I will be there if I can get just one good reason for doing so. I just want to know what the end game is What is the goal?
The protests are against cap and trade, which will ruin our economy and also against government run healthcare which will ruin our economy even faster. Obama and the dem’s plans will ruin our country, that is why we are protesting.
Come on now, I’m not an imbecile. I understand WHY there are Tea parties.
That is not the point.
I do not question the motivation for protest, nor the dedication and values of the protesters.
I question the TECHNIQUE.
When I have protested (or counter-protested) in the past, we attacked the enemy DIRECTLY and on his soil. That meant across the street from the camp the leftoids set up at an Army base, or in front of a Congressman’s office, or in Washington at the Vietnam memorial when the moonbats came to deface it.
Tea parties seem like a bit self aggrandizing. Like emotional masturbation. Much heat with very little light.
Look, they are named TEA PARTIES. The inspiration for the name is the Boston Tea Party. That was a powerful, direct act of defiance against the enemy on his own ground (the ships). It would not have been all that radical or threatening if it was a bunch of guys burning their own tea 20 miles from Boston in some park.
There is a great scene in Mississippi Burning when the local Blacks, who had had enough of the lynchings and church burnings, rioted. The problem is they were burning their own neighborhoods! When the FBI agents saw the local cops monitoring the riot, but not interfering, they asked why they did not stop the riots. The cops laughed and said who cares. Just a bunch of ______ tearing up their own stuff.
I see the Tea Parties a little like that.
The town hall protests are different - they take the fight directly to the enemy, on his ground. They get people on the sidelines fired up while the Tea Parties preach to the choir. I mean, honestly, if Cindy Sheehan and Code Pink held an anti-war protest in some park in the middle of no where, would you care? Would anyone? Far more effective for them to protest outside Bush’s ranch. That would piss you off right? That would become an issue that would make it more likely to get attention and influence people.
So like I said, go ahead. I am not condemning anyone else for going, I’m just not convinced that they are anything more than one giant circle jerk.
This is exciting news, Race! I’ve got to run out for a few hours, but I’ll check back on this thread ASAP...
You my dawag..I am there! Fight the Power!
The Hartford Tea Party Patriots
IT’S OFFICIAL!!
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
HARTFORD STATE CAPITAL AND BALDWIN PLAZA BRIDGEPORT
TEA PARTY EXPRESS IS COMING TO HARTFORD AND BRIDGEPORT!!
TEA PARTY EXPRESS HARTFORD RALLY
It’s time to take our country back! Join our efforts to bring REAL CHANGE to our government!
Join the Hartford Tea Party Patriots in welcoming the Tea Party Express national bus tour when it arrives in Connecticut to rally Americans to oppose the out-of-control spending, higher taxes, bailouts and growth in the size and power of the government. The Hartford rally and Bridgeport Rally are part of a series of tea party rallies being held across the nation from August 28th to September 12th 2009, beginning in California and traveling eastward, and reaching its final destination: the big 09.12.09 Taxpayer March on Washington, DC
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
TIME: 9 AM TO 1 PM
PLACE: HARTFORD STATE CAPITAL BUILDING
PARKING INFORMATION FOR HARTFORD:
There is parking on Buckingham street, the intersections of Ford and Asylum, metered parking on Jewel, Gold and Elm streets, the Civic Center is only a 1/2 mile walk and they have very secure parking, and I also believe there is a parking garage on Pearl Street
A Map can be found of the area online here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4GGIC_enUS220US220&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hartford+connecticut+state+capitol+building&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=0,0,10933634975819719729&ei=5pmaSrqdLKWM8QbCnZyjBQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1
There is plenty of parking available, people just have to walk about 1/2 mile from the furthest area and go up the hill to the rear of the Capital where the rally is (North Side, facing Bushnell Park, Asylum Street)
Here is the official Parking Authority website:
http://www.hartford.gov/parking/parking/index.html
SECOND LOCATION: BRIDGEPORT, BALDWIN PLAZA
AT THE CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND FAIRFIELD AVE
TIME: STARTING AT 11:30
PARKING INFORMATION FOR BRIDGEPORT:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGIC_enUS220US220&q=PARKING+BRIDGEPORT+CONNECTICUT
THE TEA PARTY EXPRESS WILL BE AT BOTH LOCATIONS!!!
The Tea Party Express - Hartford Rally and Bridgeport Rally - will highlight some of the worst offenders in Congress who have voted for higher spending, higher taxes, and government intervention in the lives of American families and businesses. These Members of Congress have infringed upon the freedom of the individual in this great nation, and it’s time for us to say: “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH”.
The Tea Party Express Hartford Rally and Bridgeport Rally will feature national leaders in the anti-tax, conservative, tea party movement, along with musical performances, including the following:
Lew Uhler(Chairman, National Tax Limitation Committee PAC),
Deborah Johns & Mark Williams (Vice Chairpersons, Our Country Deserves Better PAC),
Amy Kremer(National Coordinator, Tea Party Patriots),
- Lloyd Marcus (performing the “American Tea Party Anthem”), and
Revue (performing “A Bailout Song”).
In addition to both national and local speakers, and musical entertainment, there will be information tables, and other family-friendly activities.
Stay tuned to www.thehartfordteapartypatriots.com for more information about the Hartford rally, and go to www.teapartyexpress.org for more information about the national tour.
THE 09.12.09 MARCH ON WASHINGTON
April 15th 2009 was an historic day for those who love freedom. Hundreds of thousands of Americans came out to protest the massive government spending that is burdening our country with huge debt and future tax increases. People came out of their homes and into the streets to stand together and say “Enough!” But the media would have you believe that only a few people showed up, and that those who did were not representative of the American people. Of course we know the truth, and we know that April 15th 2009 was just the beginning of something BIG!
The champions of big government are now working to pass a new national energy tax, government-run health care, and other policies & programs that will cripple our lives and our livelihoods even further. We must keep the pressure on our elected officials as they vote on how much more of our money they will spend, and how much more of our money they will confiscate. Many of you have been wondering “what’s next?” for the tea party movement... well, THIS IS IT!
It’s time to take the tea party movement directly to Washington, DC. Please join thousands of Americans from across the country on September 12th to deliver a message to our elected officials: “WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH!” We have had enough of the out-of-control spending, the bailouts, the growth of big government, and the soaring deficits. And we reject the future tax increases that will be imposed on us and our children to pay for all of this.
For more information, please go to:
www.912dc.org. For help with making your own travel arrangements to this event, please check out the “Travel Logistics” page.
E-Mail us at: TheHartfordTeaPartyPatriots@gmail.com
Visit our website at: www.thehartfordteapartypatriots.com
We invite you to attend one of the following mini-tea-parties EVERY week:
Please join the tea parties in :
CHESHIRE Every Monday Afternoon, from 5 PM to 6 PM, at the Cheshire Town Hall, located on Route 10.
WATERFORD Every Monday Afternoon, from 5PM to 6PM, at the intersection of Rte 1 and Clark Ave
SOUTHINGTON Every Tuesday, 5PM till 6PM, Queen Street, Rte 10, Right in front of Starbucks/Dennys, Keep walking on the sidewalks to avoid issues
WILLIMANTIC-Every Tuesday Afternoon, from 4:30 till 6 PM, Across from the FROG BRIDGE
TORRINGTON Every Wednesday- Torrington, 4 PM - 6 PM, at Coe Park on Route 202 & Main Street;
NORWICH - Every Wednesday, 3:30 until 6 PM, 101 Water St, AT THE FRONT SIDEWALK TO JOE COURTNEY’S OFFICE
MERIDEN Every Thursday, Broad St. at the WWI Monument 4:30-530 PM. From the West 691- get off at Broad St. Go south to E.Main and Broad. Or from the West, West Main St exit,, Pass Hubbard Park, notice the Castle atop the Mt. continue on West Main St. thru downtown and up E.Main St to Broad St.
PUTNAM Every Thursday, At the intersection of Rte 44 and Kennedy Drive, from Noon till 1PM for the Month of August. The time and date may change in September.
STRATFORD - Every Thursday: The Corner of Main Street and Barnum Ave, 4:30 to 6:30
BRISTOL - Every Friday - 4 PM - 6 PM, at the corner of Broad Street and King Street, near the train overpass at the East end of the Boulevard, parking is easy on Broad Street.
TRUMBULL - Every Friday , Intersection of Rt 111 (Main St) & Rt 25 connector, every Friday 4:30 - 5:30
ENFIELD - Every Saturday, THIS SATURDAY, Sep 5, the intersection of Freshwater Blvd and Hazard Ave in front of CVS, Every Saturday 2PM until 3PM
BRANFORD , Saturday at 10AM
in front of the Board of Education on Main Street
Please bring a sign that focuses on the main issues of excessive government spending and taxing, such as:
Taxed To Death;
Stimulate Capitalism, Not Socialism;
Stop Spending Our Children’s Future;
Socialized Medicine is NOT FREE;
NO National Health Care;
Next Time READ THE BILL
Always remember, if your sign needs to be explained, dont bring it. Keep the message simple and to the point.
ABSOLUTELY NO PROFANITY OR THREATENING SIGNS OF ANY NATURE !!
Thank you for your support!
The Hartford Tea Party Patriots
Please join us as we take our tea parties “on the road”...
We have had lots of requests for more, more, more tea parties, but we need your help. Throughout the summer we would like to hold mini-tea-parties at a location near you. If you would like to help plan/host a mini-tea-party in your town, please let us know. We are looking for help with tea parties in Enfield, Naugatuck, Manchester, Norwich, Stratford, Westport, Putnam, Danielson, Willimantic, and all of Connecticut, if you can lend a hand and are willing to start a mini Tea Party on your own or with assistance, please e-mail us at:
TheHartfordTeaPartyPatriots@gmail.com
Will be up in Hartford tomorrow!
I will be there tomorrow!
Believe me, the real get motavated day is tomorrow.
ping...bump...ping
Brad Davis (WDRC am) is really pumping the 9/11 Hartford Tea Party this morning.
We hope to make it.
Very few of us have had any access to so-called “town hall” meetings, held in small auditoriums, requiring you to register with your name & address at the door.
The “American Tea Party lyrics (Copyright©2009 Zephyrus Music) appear below:
Mr President!
Your stimulus is sure to bust
Its just a socialistic scheme
The only thing it will do
Is kill the American Dream
You wanna take from achievers
Somehow you think that’s fair.
And redistribute to those folks
Who won’t get out of their easy chair
We’re havin’ a tea party across this land
If you love this country
Come on and join our band
We’re standin’ up for freedom and liberty
Cause patriots have shown us freedom ain’t free
So when they call you a racist cause you disagree
It just another of their dirty tricks to silence you and me.
I believe in the Constitution and all it stands for.
Anyone who tramples it should be booted out the door.
Now we’re not advocating violence
That’s what the so-called peace crowd do
We’re talkin’ peaceful protest to defend the red, white and blue
We gotta vote out these clowns who don’t love the USA
Who stay up late losing sleep fearing what the French might say
Freedom ain’t free (Stand up for America)
Freedom ain’t free (Gotta take a stand)
Freedom ain’t free (Mr Obama)
Freedom ain’t free (we work hard for our money)
Freedom ain’t free (Don’t give it away)
Freedom ain’t free (Save the day)
Freedom ain’t free (Don’t go givin’ it away)
Freedom ain’t free (It ain’t gonna work)
Freedom ain’t free (Give back our freedom)
Freedom ain’t free (Give back our liberty)
Freedom ain’t free (I love my country)
Is this the official thread for the event?
LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD!!!!
Thank you Race!
I will be there tomorrow.
RaceBannon, JimV. has been talking about upcoming tea party express gathering on his show. Will FRper mail you.:)
bump for later
I was going to do: Socialism = Trickle-down Poverty and something like: ObamaCare Makes Me Sick
Zelig doesn't like those... do you have any other suggestions? :o)
OBAMA LIED
THE ECONOMY DIED
STIMULATE CAPITALISM
NOT SOCIALISM
KENYAN USURPER
OBAMA 3:16???
Hope to see you all!
I'd rather not use the Kenyan Usurper one... may be counterproductive for these events. I mainly want to attack the healthcare thing, and socialism. I do like your first 2 ideas, though!
Will be there, speech and all, heard that it is going to rain. Going out in a bit to get a pouncho.
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