"I'm 18 years old. I'm in high school. I'm a taxpayer. And I'm outraged!" Those were the words of Matt Pippen who gave a stem winder of a speech. If you missed the speech, here's his blog. Keep an eye on that young man -- he's going places.
Hats off to Dottie Chavez for pulling this event together. It was a great event with lots of good speakers. And the free chicken sandwiches and tea? Chick-fil-A provided them, and they were fantastic! Thanks Chick-fil-A!
All in all it was a nice rally, and people had genuine concern about the out-of-control spending in Washington and the debt that will be passed on to the next generations. Representative Conaway had sent a letter which was read respectfully. And the audience listened politely, but no one needed the reminder that he has not always been able to control the urge to spend.
I took lots of photos -- the ones you see here are just teasers. Click tea party album to see more. The signs were a hoot!
its funny how almost everyone at this "tea party" is white. socialism is NOT a bad thing. i do not agree with all of the spending going on either but i do believe in universal healthcare for all citizens. not everyone is lucky enought to be born to good parents who will take care of their medical needs. how is this a childs fault? and why should they suffer for this?
Posted by: tb | April 16, 2009 at 09:53 AM
WOW tb I'm guessing your ivory, blue, or green because you pointed out that "its funny how almost everyone at this "tea party" is white." I think that's pretty funny too... I'm green and all I look at is people's skin color so that I can make a judgment. Thanks for your observation. Who needs the Government to force socialism; tb you can start today! Just give halve of all the money you earn to someone who is unemployed or begging on the street that way you can be equal! Doesn't that sound AWESOME!! GO SOCAILISM
Posted by: Green | April 16, 2009 at 12:20 PM
green,
i know plenty of people who could use free healthcare that aren't "unemployed or begging on the street". and since you bring up the unemployed, what about workers that have been laid off and lost their healthcare through no fault of their own? don't they and their children deserve to see a doctor if they need to? it's easy to complain about hand outs when you are in a place of privilege. i would be more than happy to pay increased taxes so that the less fortunate can have basic necessities. it's called social responsibility. look it up.
Posted by: tb | April 16, 2009 at 01:07 PM
also i think you meant half not halve. halve is a verb
Posted by: tb | April 16, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Thanks for the pictures, George. Looks like it was a good turnout.
Posted by: Les | April 16, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Thanks, Les. Sorry you weren't there.
Posted by: Geo | April 16, 2009 at 03:38 PM
There were not just "white people" there..white, hispanic/mexican, and black came as well!
Posted by: Dottie | April 17, 2009 at 03:32 PM
tb , you don't understand, they don't earn any money, they want your money.
Posted by: bruce | July 06, 2009 at 03:17 PM