Posted on 04/15/2010 7:13:27 PM PDT by sig226
The Fort Lauderdale Tea Party was held in front of the Federal COurthouse on Broward Boulevard this afternoon. I got there at 4:30. It was supposed to start at 5:00, but there was already a good crowd. Lots of bemused (and bored) looking Broward County Sheriff's deputies attended. I honestly did not know that my county had that many horses. There must have been 25 mounted officers.
So let's get to the pictures. Liberals claim that conservative women look like Helen Thomas. The ones I saw did not look, or act like some liberal slug.
The lady in the red t-shirt had one of the best signs.
Plenty of young people attended.
This picture was taken on Third Street, away from the main group.
The sign says, "Wake up America. We're losing!"
Plenty of black men and women attended, too.
Allen West stopped on Third Street to speak with a lady about supporting Israel.
I thought this guy had the best sign.
A small group of hippes were waving silly signs on the south side of Broward Boulevard. Midway through the presentation, they decided to march up to the stage and make noises. To their chagrin, they learned that conservatives have got hold of their Saul Alinsky readers. The hippies were immediately surrounded and shouted down with a roaring "USA!" chant. I was about six feet away and I took a picture. All I got was the backs of a bunch of tea partiers. The counter protesters were invisible.
I have one last picture. Note the condition of the ground. I estimated 2,000 people, and I couldn't see the whole crowd and I'm not good at crowd estimating.
I had to work. I was there for last year. Iwant to be there for the 9/12/10.
YES!!
One of the best things about this group was a Brian Reilly campaign staffer who stopped to chat with me. He noticed I was wearing a fleece vest with a Ruger logo. He started telling me about the Ruger 556 that he just bought. He got a great deal on it, too. I love this state!
Brian Reilly’s campaign slogan is “Fire Debbie Wasserman- Shultz.” Wasserman=Schultz is the current representative for Florida’s 20th district and is generally considered a nut by Free Republic.
PS: In case any of the liberal trolls and lurkers here are having a nervous tic because a campaign staffer just bought an assault rifle, HE BOUGHT IT AT A GUN SHOW. Have a nice siezure.
“...having a nervous tic because a campaign staffer just bought an assault rifle, HE BOUGHT IT AT A GUN SHOW. Have a nice seizure.”
Nice!!! :-)
I saw this kid talking to one of the Broward County Sheriff's Deputies after the rest of his group skulked away. In all honesty, the kid was polite and courteous to the deputy. I got the impression that the cops broke it up and made the hippies leave because the old guy was about to rip their heads off. :)
I'm so sorry but I had no Idea that You were another FReeper in the crowd !
Next time, I'll be sure to meet up and introduce myself proper.
That old man has a few years on me, but I don’t think I’d get in his face like that. Old age and treachery beats youth and enthusiasm every time.
Sunglasses. I was incognito. :)
We prefer the term, "Reality Challenged". ;o)
Very nice report. I enjoy seeing the pictures. Thanks for taking the time.
gramps doesn’t take any crap! LOL! that’s great!!
Sorry, I live here and I did NOT know about this gathering, I need some contacts, please!!!
Excellent work and posting for us to see. Well done!
LOL!!!!
I am local, but was unable to attend. :(
Remind me tommorrow. I’ll be working with some of the insiders from Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, they should have some contacts. Allen West spoke at both events, so if you contact his campaign, they might also be able to help you find websites and contacts for the organizers. I heard about it from friends.
“PS: In case any of the liberal trolls and lurkers here are having a nervous tic because a campaign staffer just bought an assault rifle, HE BOUGHT IT AT A GUN SHOW. Have a nice siezure.”
ROTFLMAO
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