Author Topic: Any Tea Partygoers? (Read 12585 times)

MrRezister · « **on:** April 13, 2009, 09:54:02 PM »

It seems like there are quite a few places where people will be gathering on Tax Day to protest outrageous government spending. I know of at least 3 large parties happening here in Arkansas, and I've decided to take half a day off and go check out the crowd and show my support. I hadn't seen anything about it on here yet, so I was wondering if any of you had plans to attend one of these? I mean, I know that only wookie-suit-wearing weirdos believe in reducing the size of the government, but this seems like a potentially effective way to let local officials see just how many people are actually paying attention to where their tax dollars are going. So, what do you think? Have we got an actual movement on our hands, or just a temper tantrum by a bunch of malcontent anarchist wannabes?

Local Tea Party Page:
http://arkansasteaparty.com/default.html

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:21:20 PM »

Going.

I know I won't like it that much, just because I grow more misanthropic by the day. But I guess I just want to be somewhere where it seems like people are actually standing up and saying "NOOOOOOOOOO!" to the idiocy that seems to have taken hold.

RaspberrySurprise · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:34:17 PM »

I was going to go to the local one, but I have to work that day so I guess Ill just have to check the local news to find out.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:40:05 PM »

The one here doesn't start until 6.30 pm. Which makes sense, if you're going to hold it on a Wed.

Cue Microbalrog to lecture us about how we should be willing to take off work to save the republic.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:52:28 PM »

Video of a "Liberal Tea Party" featuring epic fail.

http://www.youtube.com/user/FrankStrategies

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:54:57 PM »

I really want to go (it's in Madison, about 1.5 hours away), but I'm behind on work as it is.

If turnout is good nationwide, the media will give it some coverage, tepid though it may be. If turnout is poor, though, it will be an even bigger story. There's the danger.

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2009, 12:28:01 AM »

Wasn't going to go, but then I found out it starts at six, which means I'll be off work. So yeah, I'm going.

Fjolnirsson · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2009, 12:40:55 AM »

Planning to attend two of them. One in Salem from 11-2, and another in Corvallis from 4:30-?

Thought for a while I was going to have to miss it due to work. But, I had a little something come up that is cause enough to require some time off, and so I'll make a day of it.

Thylacine · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:41:37 AM »

Pittsburg, KS 5:00 PM.

charby · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2009, 10:17:27 AM »

The one in Des Moines Iowa is in the middle of the day. I have class at noon on Wednesday so I am out. I wish they would do it in the evening.

Strings · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2009, 11:36:36 AM »

Nearest one is Appleton, but I will (unfortunately) be busy elsewhere... :(

roo_ster · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2009, 01:08:01 PM »

I had planned to go, but a last-minute business trip has put the kibosh on it.

oldfart · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2009, 04:58:21 PM »

We've got one downtown at 6:00pm. I'm going to go. Our police department has a nasty history of excessive use of pepper-spray and batons so it might get interesting. My wife can't understand why I want to go and the only reason I can give is emblazoned across her refrigerator: "Freedon isn't Free!" Let's hope I make it back without a side trip to the local jail or hospital.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2009, 05:18:48 PM »

So is anyone else going to be wearing a bandanna on their face, and throwing rocks/looting/burning stuff?

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2009, 05:54:19 PM »

Quote

Our police department has a nasty history of excessive use of pepper-spray... so it might get interesting.

So you'll leave with clear sinuses?

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2009, 06:22:46 PM »

State Capitol, Raleigh, NC, 6:30. Be there or be square.

Not sure what to expect. I figure it can't hurt to add my body to the crowd.

If nothing else, I want to see it with my own eyes, and then compare what I saw with what gets reported in the media.

Strings · « **Reply #16 on:** April 14, 2009, 06:23:44 PM »

>I figure it can't hurt to add my body to the crowd.<

Can we put that to a vote?

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #17 on:** April 14, 2009, 06:24:56 PM »

Shaddup, you.

Strings · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2009, 06:27:36 PM »

:neener:

Leatherneck · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:22:07 PM »

Well, let's see: I'll be at the Capitol Hill Club for a training seminar tomorrow anyway. I wonder if they'd miss me around lunchtime?

TC

eyebrows · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2009, 08:50:39 PM »

http://www.indianapolisteaparty.com/

We'll be there. With great big signs.
I'm going to mail a bunch of tea as well.
Sadly I doubt they pay one bit of attention other than to assess the threat we "right wing extremists" present.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2009, 11:39:41 PM »

Do we have to dress like Indians?

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2009, 11:55:13 PM »

We have to dress like colonials dressed like Indians.

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #23 on:** April 15, 2009, 12:56:37 AM »

Depending on how hard I work tonight, I might show up for the Dallas tea party.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #24 on:** April 15, 2009, 01:20:57 AM »

Quote from: Headless Thompson Gunner on April 14, 2009, 11:55:13 PM

We have to dress like colonials dressed like Indians.

Gotcha.

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