Just came back from the Tea Party in Bossier City, LA. There were about 1,500-2,000 people in attendance with some drivers (and one train) honking as they past by the rally. The crowd was a lot more than I expected.
The local CBS, NBC, and ABC affiliates were at the site for the entire rally. No trouble from any counter-protestors from what I could see.
It felt really great seeing the large turnout today, because I know I’m not alone in my beliefs.