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Tea party activists rally at U.S. Capitol
cnn ^ | updated 4 minutes ago

Posted on 09/12/2009 12:15:36 PM PDT by BenLurkin

On the final stop of the Tea Party Express, activists marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday to protest health care reform, higher taxes and what they see as out-of-control government spending.

The conservative advocacy group began its tour in Sacramento, California, and made its way across the country, hosting rallies in about 30 cities. Washington is the final destination.

Demonstrators gathered on the west side of the Capitol on Saturday and the crowd stretched for blocks

At each stop, the tour highlighted members of Congress "who have voted for higher spending, higher taxes and government intervention in the lives of American families and businesses," according to the Tea Party Express Web site.

One woman at the rally summed up her feelings about issues this way: "It's too much too fast." Watch crowds stream into Washington »

A major theme of the rally was the push for less government.

"The government should be doing things that are authorized by the Constitution; they should be doing things that the people want, not things that they just decide are nifty," one demonstrator said. "We can't afford these things anymore.

"The government should be concentrating on cutting spending on all the programs, not thinking of new, wonderful ways of spending more. ... I've voted my whole life. This is the first time in my life I've gotten off the couch and said, 'I'm sick of this. It's only three hours away, and I'm going to be there.'"

Another man said, "We're here to let the government know that we do not want government involvement in our health care, nor do we want the higher taxation that comes along with such a proposal."

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To: Qwackertoo

Will Glenn’s coverage be aired later on this evening like his normal daily show is? We will tape it for certain if it is.


21 posted on 09/12/2009 2:07:44 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: Qwackertoo

I just went into Glenn Beck page and there are 4 videos in there to watch of coverage from today.


22 posted on 09/12/2009 2:17:24 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: rvoitier

Great sign


23 posted on 09/12/2009 2:20:16 PM PDT by dragnet2
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To: rvoitier; gathersnomoss
I know! It must be an Immigration rally in L.A.

Or Dallas Texas.

Dallas Texas: 500,000 illegal aliens and their supporters march on Dallas Texas 2006.


24 posted on 09/12/2009 2:24:18 PM PDT by dragnet2
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To: SkyPilot

LOL! Wrong pic!


25 posted on 09/12/2009 2:35:15 PM PDT by whatisthetruth
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To: rvoitier

LOL!


26 posted on 09/12/2009 2:37:38 PM PDT by rabidralph (http://www.thealaskafundtrust.com/ http://www.sarahpac.com)
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To: workerbee
right click pic, select “properties’ shows creation date as today.
27 posted on 09/12/2009 2:39:50 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Nemo me impune lacessit The law will be followed, dammit!)
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To: workerbee
No. It is from 1997. I explained the Stand in The Gap rally right with the photo.
28 posted on 09/12/2009 5:02:58 PM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: SkyPilot

My apologies. Thanks for the clarification!


29 posted on 09/12/2009 6:07:48 PM PDT by workerbee (If you vote for Democrats, you are engaging in UnAmerican Activity.)
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To: SkyPilot
Helicopter shot NO GOOD.
Weather on 9.12 would not have permitted a bright SUNNY DAY pic like that. Clouds were way to THICK
Additionally, I observed on the news that much of the green space on the mall was empty of people, either from Friday rain wetness or lack of permit to use that space.

Now, the crowd was reported to go back as far as the Washington Monument.

30 posted on 09/12/2009 7:34:37 PM PDT by deskpilot (If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can still read it in English, You're Welcome.)
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To: BenLurkin

I have yet to see CNN cover this on TV. Have they?


31 posted on 09/12/2009 9:28:14 PM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (Depression Countdown: 50... 49... 48...)
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To: BenLurkin

Nice sign. “The best government is that which governs least”, Henry David Thorough via all the Founders.


32 posted on 09/12/2009 9:31:39 PM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (Depression Countdown: 50... 49... 48...)
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To: workerbee
No worries. It was a great day. The headlines this morning show the MSM and liberals in shock. They didn't expect this.

I love it.

33 posted on 09/13/2009 3:42:51 AM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: deskpilot
Yup. Tropical depression moved off the east coast and it threatened to rain all day.

But, that's OK! Our guys and gals got to "Fight in the Shade."



34 posted on 09/13/2009 3:46:44 AM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: dragnet2
Dallas Texas: 500,000 illegal aliens and their supporters march on Dallas Texas 2006.

Big crowd there. Were they handing out illegal driver's licenses or something? Government cheese?

35 posted on 09/13/2009 3:48:29 AM PDT by SkyPilot
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To: SkyPilot
Were they handing out illegal driver's licenses or something?


36 posted on 09/13/2009 9:37:37 AM PDT by dragnet2
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