Posted on 02/27/2010 7:25:17 AM PST by Lloyd Marcus
Housewives and moms Lisa Feroli, Diana Evans and Suki Carder epitomize what the Tea Party Movement is all about; We The People taking back our country in whatever ways our passion and talents lead us. This dynamic trio have created and host a new political forum which they have named, “Eat and Greet”. The forums are held in a restaurant in each Central Florida congressional district. All candidates running for office in that district are invited to attend. Each candidate is given two minutes on the microphone for an opening monologue. Diana, Suki and Lisa are polite but firm. When they say two minutes, they mean two minutes.
After the introductory monologues is the “Speed Dating” segment of the forum. Every candidate goes to a table of voters to chat and address their questions. When one of the host trio announces “time to switch”, the candidate moves to a different table repeating the process.
Lisa, Suki and Diana say we voters have had our fill of politicians talking at us via long speeches. They wanted to create an interactive forum which would give voters a unique opportunity to meet and talk with candidates eye to eye. The response to the “Eat & Greet” from voters and candidates has been outstanding.
In true Conservative respect for Capitalism and appreciation for the restaurant's hospitality, the trio encourages attendees to order something and tip well.
“Eat & Greet”, the trio's brilliantly simple proactive idea was birthed out of the Tea Party Movement. Lisa Feroli organized the first Orlando Tea Party which was so successful she was a featured guest on the Glenn Beck national TV program.
Diana, Suki and Lisa are not CEOs, associated with any PAC (political action committee) or a corporation. They are simply concerned patriots who love their country and feel compelled to work to save it.
As the song says, God truly does use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. I say, way to go to my patriot sisters, extremely well done and I am proud of you. YOU ROCK! OrlandoTeaParty.com
Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot
LloydMarcus.com/American Tea Party Anthem
The ingenuity and creativity of Americans never ceases to amaze, and to please, me.
I don't mean to be contentious, but (black) isn't necessary when you identify yourself. My grandchildren aren't introduced as (black) (brown) or (white). They are Ryan, John and Thomas and they each fit into one of those categories respectively.
I read your story and am taken by the common sense of your family.
I pray for your continued courage in the face of such opposition to common sense and thank you for standing up for traditional values.
What a great idea, Lloyd
Thanks for posting this!
Hope this goes to every district in the country.
Love your stuff Lloyd! Don’t stop posting!
What a great idea! Thanks.
We have so many obstacles against us:
The Tea Party is truly colorblind, as was Rev. King’s vision for America. We don’t send invitations to attend rallies, anyone with a like mind is welcome. There is no roster of membership. I never signed up, nor did my friends. All are welcome, regardless of race, religion, or sex.
That sounds great - but keep the costs low: there’s a Dairy Queen, What-a-burger, Sonic or the equivalent in every town. (I know, What-a-burger’s mostly Texas.)
One other thing, Lloyd, please check out this web site , as well as this one. Your Tea Party efforts are inspiring people, and referring them to materials that identify the dangers we face and the Founders' ideas of liberty will affect future generations.
Re: your idea of keeping prices low and choosing a BurgerKing, etc. as the venue...Keep in mind that most fast food franchises would not allow this sort of meeting. They want their tables to keep turning over. That’s how they make their profit. The organizer needs to find a friendly restaurant with a “meeting room” and reasonable prices.
Otherwise, it is a stupendous idea.
your written tag is not necessary IMHO
Good post
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