Posted on 04/04/2009 12:54:21 PM PDT by abb
Washington’s continued mishandling of the economic crisis has disquieted the electorate. The bad economic numbers, the precipitous decline in the stock market, the dramatic increase in government spending and the tax increases lying just over the horizon paint a picture of an out-of-control federal government grasping at straws in the search for solutions.
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In the case of the current crisis the blame appears to have been assigned almost totally to Obama, at least by the thousands of U.S. taxpayers attending near-spontaneous “tea parties” in protest of the Democrats agenda of more taxes, increased spending, higher deficits and a surge of borrowing to pay for it all. These mass protests, which have been occurring in different spots almost weekly — 2,000 people in St. Louis, 3,000 people in Cincinnati, 6,000 people in Orlando — promise to culminate on Tax Day, April 15, with at least 300 protests at sites large and small according to the “official” Tax Day Tea Party Web site.
As was the case with the Obama campaign, the new “Tea Party Movement” is bringing people out to engage in politics, many for the first time in their lives. And, again, as was the case with the Obama presidential campaign, these activists are making liberal use of new media technologies like Twitter and Facebook to find supporters and allies, to meet each other and to establish a sense of community...
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The “Tea Parties” augur the beginnings of a new political movement, it is now clear, that may eventually exceed the power of MoveOn.org and others of the new liberal pressure groups in their ability to influence the votes of politicians in Washington as well as state capitals in every region of the country.
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Even Delaware is getting involved: April 15th in Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown.
That’ll leave a mark on Old Joe.
http://stixblog.com/2009/04/04/michele-bachmann-addresses-minnesota-tea-party-patriots/
Michele Bachmann addresses Minnesota Tea Party Patriots
http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/75625/
NEWSDAY: Northport Harbor “tea party” protests big government.
http://nsv-teaparty.blogspot.com/2009/04/update-tea-party-speakers.html
Update: Tea Party Speakers
http://bcyrs.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/bucks-county-tea-party/
Bucks County Tea Party
BINGO! Enough of this pansy tea party crap. Most of the American populace doesn’t even know what a tea party means thanks to the domination of our public education system by leftist teachers.
You hardly know me and yet you use the word “gay” in reference to my suggestion?
While not ruling out that at some point we may have to go a more, shall we say-— tougher route, you might be advised that there might be more temperate ways to start the “revolution”, at least in the beginning.
Somehow, I suspect that you are not quite as brave, or as tough as you would have us believe.
Which undoubtedly explains the “gay” thing.
The RESET button will be hit, precipitated by an event unknown to us at this time.
Go away. Start your own damn threads instead of bothering us.
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/global/story.asp?s=10072152
Protestors throw Flathead tea party
http://www.jbs.org/index.php/freedom-campaign/4714
Have Some Fun at Your Local Tax Day Tea Party
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/644296.html
Taxpayer’s Tea Party at Marshall Park
Go away. Start your own damn threads instead of bothering us.
Oh, sorry, I spoke up. Your response sounds a little Orwwellian to me. Disregard the opposing view or better yet stomp on it. Isn’t that what the left does all the time?
Instead of group think (your own), how about some original thought for a change. Flame away, I have all weekend and plenty of ink left.
http://www.themedpartysupplies.com/party-news/hundreds-protest-bailouts-spending-at-sweet-tea-party-wbtv-charlotte/
Hundreds protest bailouts, spending at “Sweet Tea Party” (WBTV Charlotte)
http://www.unionrecorder.com/features/local_story_092215146.html
New American Tea Party is brewing conversation
http://houstontps.org/?p=128
Announcing Nationwide Tea Party RSVP System!!
http://nosheepleshere.blogspot.com/2009/04/charlotte-tea-party.html
Charlotte Tea Party
http://www.resistnet.com/group/westvirginiacongressionaldistrict1/forum/topics/west-virginia-tax-day-tea
West Virginia Tax Day Tea Parties, near you!
http://americansheepdogs.com/?p=2221
WEST CHESTER TEA PARTY - THE SPEAKERS
Filed under: Rallies — Rich Davis @ 7:17 pm
About 400 people came to the West Chester Tea Party.
http://www.examiner.com/x-1087-Denver-News-Examiner~y2009m4d4-Colorado-Springs-Tea-Party-venue-change-and-updates
Colorado Springs Tea Party; venue change and updates
http://www.coffeeshopfun.com/?p=147
Tax Day Tea Party
By Chuck, on April 4th, 2009
Title: Tax Day Tea Party
Location: Garland Co, AR Court House
Description: TEA Party protest gathering in Hot Springs, AR. Come and bring your signs to send a message to our representatives.
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2009-04-15
End Time: 15:00
Chains We can Believe In
WHERE :
Downtown San Jose at the IRS offices, 55 S. Market Street - within a block of Saint Joseph’s Cathedral ( we will occupy the walkways on both sides of Market Street between Santa Clara Street and San Fernando Street )WHEN : Twelve Noon - April 15th!!! ( 12:oo pm to 6:00 pm )
BRING : Signs; Flags; Horns; Handouts; Ballons; Drums; YOUR AMERICAN SPIRIT!!!
Making A Sign : http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Protest-Signs. Go to a Wal*Mart, or a local crafts store for your materials. You might want to follow the advice offered in the link provided here, and you should do quite well.
One thing further..... this event is organizing by word of mouth. If you do nothing else, SEND THIS like minded friends, neighbors and organizations with whom you may be associated.
The success of this event relies completely upon whatever energy we individually put into it.
Don't procrastinate; don't wait to act!
Call me if you feel you can assist in any way in organizing this event. My phone number isn't listed below just because its pretty.
Event Host : Robert Drobot, Chair
Santa Clara County Constitution Party
Telephone/Fax : 408 945 9685
E-mail Address : robertdrobot@att.net webpage : http://www.traditionalpatriot.info/id6.html
SIGN SLOGAN SUGGESTIONS : INCUMBENTS - WHO NEEDS 'EM;
CLEAN HOUSE - FIRE CONGRESS;
REPEAL THE BAILOUTS;
NO TO PORK POLITICIANS;
YOU'RE STEALING FROM OUR CHILDREN;
IT'S CAPITALISM NOT MARXISM;
SAVE OUR REPUBLIC;
DEFEND OUR GOD GIVEN FREEDOMS;
ABOLISH THE FEDERAL RESERVE;
HONK IF YOU'RE PAYING MY MORTGAGE;
DENY TAX MONEY USED TO MURDER THE UNBORN;
( YOUR OWN DEMAND/STATEMENT )
Rules for the Tax Revolt Tea Party:
* No violence, no threats, no profanity, no racism, no law-breaking;
* Law enforcement officers must be treated with respect;
* Stay out of the street at all times, except when using a crosswalk with the traffic light;
* Do not block the sidewalk to pedestrian traffic, AND Keep your signs from hanging over into the street
* Do not block the signs of, nor get within 10 feet of, our opponents. Do not interfere with any media coverage of them. Our First Amendment rights are their rights, too. * Any arguments should be at 10 feet away to avoid conflict arising from passions on both sides. If you choose to get close to them physically, do so in friendship as fellow Americans only;
* Do not give the middle finger, call people jerks, tell them to get a green card, or get a job;
*Take the high road. Be civil.
Well dang...I messed that post up.
Sorry about that Y’all.
I have no clue what I did wrong
If anyone knows what they are doing would like to correct it please by all means feel free to do so.
“A Revolution’s Brewing” © 2009 Lisa Mei Norton & Big Dawg
What’s happened to this country I served for 20 years I barely recognize it any more They’re mortgaging our future with socialist ideas Cutting our defenses while our troops are still at war. They’re punishing prosperity that’s how the Statists roll Promoting mediocrity at best Bailing out Main Street to seize more control And adding several trillions more to our debt. A revolution’s brewing from sea to shining sea We’re standing up for freedom and sweet liberty Patriots like Limbaugh, Levin, and Hannity The voices of those who love democracy. Our Constitution’s being undermined every day Our Bill of Rights is foreign to our youth “Liberty and Tyranny” is flying off the bookshelves Cause we, the people, are hungry for the truth Congress needs to hear exactly how we feel The “silent majority” no more Keep the grassroots efforts going, tell everyone you know Our Constitution matters and is worth fighting for. A revolution’s brewing from sea to shining sea We’re standing up for freedom and sweet liberty Patriots like Coulter, Malkin, and Huckabee The voices of those who love democracy. It’s our duty to defend our God-given rights Like our Founding Fathers planned from the start Life, liberty, and happiness The things we hold dear to our hearts. A revolution’s brewing from sea to shining sea We’re standing up for freedom and sweet liberty Patriots like Ingraham, Beck, and G.Liddy The voices of those who love democracy. A revolution’s brewing from sea to shining sea We’re standing up for freedom and sweet liberty Patriots uniting from shore to shore To show that Lady Liberty is still worth fighting for... (Repeat 2x to fade) © 2009 Lisa Mei Norton & BigDawg All rights reserved. You can download it here at SoundClick
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“A Revolution’s Brewing (Feat. “JMan”)”
Thanks for the ping.
Odd how the MSM never covers this angle. Hey New York Times, would the truth be a "game changer"?
"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security."
These tea parties, IMHO, are what I consider a canary in a coal mine. People attending these things aren't your normally politically active types. But they know deep down something is terribly wrong.
My take? Let the socialists keep pushing. At some point, some where, lead is going to head down the range, and then its "Katie bar the door".
Oh, and for the RINOs ( I put the RNC leadership here ): trying to jump in front and wield the band leader baton--that trick won't fly when people are genuinely pissed. It's more likely to get you run over.
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