Santelli-inspired Tea Parties become the rage

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 44th Estate ^ | February 23, 2009 | Salena Zito

[Salena Zito]

No doubt about it: Populist messages resonate — and by the looks of it — those messages can grow pretty darn fast.

Last week, CNBC's Rick Santelli expressed the frustration of a lot of Americans who are working every day and paying their bills only to find out that, through President Obama's Mortgage Relief Plan, they also will be working to pay the bills of those that lived beyond their means.

Not exactly living the dream.

Santelli's populist message or rant, depending on who is framing the message, has begat a movement.

So, in the spirit of the Boston Tea Party and inspired by Santelli's challenge to stage a "Chicago Tea Party," average Americans are becoming activists around the country and planning "Tea Party" protests this week.

From Chicago to Boston

[jersey117]

Anyone know if there is one in NYC?

[Frantzie]

Rick Santelli - another American patriot.

[farlander]

How about Indiana ?

[I see my hands]

Who is going to inspire the the real work that came 16 months after the Boston Tea Party?

[Salena Zito]

yes, it is on Santelli’s Tea Party facebook page

[jersey117]

Thanks!

[InterceptPoint]

[Old Teufel Hunden]

Is there one in Pittsburgh Salena?

I’ll even bring my Earl Grey to the party!

[JSDude1]

http://hoosiersforfairtaxation.blogspot.com/

Also notice on right, tonight the RLC is meeting in Indianapolis, I am sure you’re welcome ;-)!

[kenth]

But I just want to send tea bags to congressmen and pretend that I’m part of something that will matter.

[MrB]

It’s gotta start somewhere...
And that’s why the 10th amendment resolutions are not to be pooh-poohed.

[Beagle8U]

Just sent your congresscritter this link.

Its a tea party and I think they wrote the porkulus bill..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-918OMwCx6w

[Centurion2000]

yes, it is on Santelli’s Tea Party facebook page

Thanks .. just joined.

[deannadurbin]

He said his favorite movie is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and that he would do what Jimmy Stewart did in that movie, clean up Washington!

He’s got fire and passion and that’s what the Republican Party needs!

[evets]

Testey's tea!

[netmilsmom]

Could you give us a link to that Facebook?

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

You guys can look on facebook.com for tea parties in your area. Just search for Santelli tea party in the search box.

[poinq]

Watch how this gets framed. The MSM will say that you have to help your neighbor so he doesn't foreclose and lower your house value. But Rick points out that the only real fix for house values is to let the foreclosure happen so the house can be released back into the market at a market price and a family living in it.

The whole idea of Rick Santelli is that 91% of us can pay for our house. 8% can't, no matter what you do. There may be 1% that you could save if you could identify them. But why not help the 90% and the 8% instead of this elusive 1%. 8% already get unemployment and tax benefits. The 90% are getting nothing.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

Try here. I think you have to be a member of facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=santelli+tea+party&init=q&sid=8f7a38712973a933620e7cb39790aef0

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

Check here:

http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=santelli+tea+party&init=q&sid=8f7a38712973a933620e7cb39790aef0

[NoMarxist2010]

If we threw Tea in Boston Harbor, should we get an EPA permit?? I believe the EPA would not let the PATRIOTS throw tea in the Harbor!!

[netmilsmom]

Thanks! I’m on Facebook!

[netmilsmom]

None in MI and I can’t seem to get into the others.
Poo.

[Syncro]

Can you find out what events are planned for California when you go to facebook?

Especially Northern and Central California.

There doesn't seem to be anyplace to find out this stuff except on facebook, and we can't see what's there.

But you can, huh?

Thanks

[netmilsmom]

I’m seeing NYC, TX, Chicago and Los Angeles. That’s it.

Sorry.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

Start one!

[netmilsmom]

This is the LA event

Saturday, July 4, 2009
Time:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Venice Beach Pier
Street:
1 Washington Blvd.
City/Town:
Venice, CA

[Syncro]

Thanks much, Oh well

I wish there was an open site with information

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

By the way did you know Granny started a new survival thread? It’s here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=2482

Close to 2500 posts already!

[netmilsmom]

We have a couple FReepers working through the MI board. If they don’t pan out, I’ll step up. But the first to say “I will” are who I am bowing to right now.

[Shark38]

Event: Rick Santelli’s New York Tea Party
Type: Causes - Rally
Host: Rick Santelli
Time: Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 6:00am
Location: South Street Seaport / Pier 17
Attendees: 84
Matches: Name and Host
RSVP

[SoCalPol]

San Diego Tea Party Thur. Feb. 27 9am - 10am North of the Star of India San Diego Harbor

[SoCalPol]

s/b Feb 26 San Diego Tea Party

[jersey117]

Thanks. I thought there was one on the 27th. Independence Day sounds like the perfect day for a NY tea party.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

Excellent! I’d love to go to the San Diego one myself. I’ll be going down to Orange County on the 27th for a doctor appointment.