RICK SANTELLI 'Best 5 minutes of my life' (The Original Chicago Tea Party)

Chicago Sun-Times ^ | September 19, 2010 | ABDON M. PALLASCH Political Reporter apallasch@suntimes.com

[ohioWfan]

Well said! Thank you!

[Frantzie]

I think Rick Santelli gave the idea more exposure. The catalyst started with brave citizens showing up and getting in the face of politicians at Town Halls. Specter, Castle and others I am forgetting.

I think the Townhall meetings were before Rick. I do not think it is a big deal. Who or what came first. I liked his rant but the people at Townhalls were even better.

[donna]

It just shows that if the media would report the truth instead of printing the ruling class press releases, this country could save itself.

[GOPJ]

Santelli lives with his wife and the two youngest of his three daughters in west suburban Wheaton. Yes, he confessed, he and his wife, Terri, have donned sunglasses and baseball caps to surreptitiously participate in Tea Party rallies near their home, not talking to anyone, not claiming any credit, just admiring democracy at work.

Great post!!!! I hope someone snaps a picture of Santelli and his wife at a Tea Party - one's needed for future History Books.

[WallStreetCapitalist]

>> Capitalism of itself does not preclude social liberalism; but social liberalism cannot help but attack and erode capitalism. <<

You know, that is probably one of the most politically astute statements I’ve ever read.

[dforest]

There is something unforgettably satisfying when you say or do something that you know you might take heat for, but you say or do it anyway.

[abb]

This was one of the first big protests against Obama, IIRC.

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/02/18/more-scenes-from-mesa-i-need-a-beachfront-condo-mr-president/

More scenes from Mesa: “I need a beachfront condo, Mr. President!”
By Michelle Malkin • February 18, 2009 04:20 PM

[GOPJ]

Santelli at his best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or-EKjfVCoA&feature=player_embedded#!

[Future Snake Eater]

My wife pointed out to me, 'You were there for the insemination, but you were not there to raise the child.' "

Time Magazine cover story: "Rick Santelli: Father of the Tea Party or Deadbeat Dad?"

[abb]

This one was a couple of days earlier.

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/02/15/taxpayer-revolt-porkulus-protest-in-seattle/

Taxpayer revolt: Porkulus protest in Seattle, Obama to sign theft act in Denver
By Michelle Malkin • February 15, 2009 12:06 PM

[ohioWfan]

You know, that is probably one of the most politically astute statements I’ve ever read.

Me too. Stunning in its simplicity and its getting to the heart of the matter in just a few words.

[jackibutterfly]

WHY do they keep calling us “insurgents”??

[Hojczyk]

Bet they will not let him ask a question on the OBAMA CNBC Special!!!!!!!!!!!He already said to hell with questions lets tell him the answers..

[Art in Idaho]

Time Magazine cover story: "Rick Santelli: Father of the Tea Party or Deadbeat Dad?"

Typical Time mag hit piece. Will they ever investigate the 88 things that need investigating with Obama? Don't hold your breathe. . .

[Personal Responsibility]

I was at a TEA party rally at my local town hall (a dozen of us) on the tax day before Santelli gave his rant. The next year there were 200 people. By the August following that 2nd tax day the town hall was attended by 300 people inside and 2000 people outside.

[Frantzie]

Wow! 300 people inside and 2000 outside! Great job on your part with the first dozen.

[SunkenCiv]

Thank STARWISE.

"People ask me if I'm the father of the Tea Party movement," the CNBC commentator said outside the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. "I was the spark ...that started it. If being the lightning rod that started the Tea Party is what's written on my tombstone, I'll be very happy." But after his five-minute "rant" on CNBC 11⁄2 years ago suggesting a tea party in Lake Michigan against government spending, Santelli let go and never exercised any control over the movement.

[BunnySlippers]

Bump

[STARWISE]

That’s true .. it was his intuitive, spontaneous
deductive genius .. a moment in time that captured
the attention and imagination of the public.

And look where America is now?

Everything converged .. it took time to ferment ..
for all the negatives and outright theiving of
the American people by this marxist crew .. and
here we are.

The sleeping giant HAS been totally awakened and
energized.

We’re taking our country back! And we have to
keep fightin for her.

Thank God ! All have a part to play.

[AnglePark]

I can see that, but had I written tha article I would have labeled him a staunch capatilist and social libertarian.

When someone uses the term social liberal in America, all I can think of are those who support the welfare state...