February 27th 2009
Report From San Diego Tea Party
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hat’s the shredded stimulus bill from the San Diego Tea Party today, snapped by Cheat-Seeking Missiles’ field correspondent Christa - part of our far-flung network of intergalactic correspondents. Here’s here report; scroll down for lots more photos:
The protest in San Diego was fantastic. There were at least 300 people in attendance (one estimate put it at 500, but that seems a little high), many lining the streets with cleverly sloganed signs protesting the government’s spendthrift plans.
As for what went down - although there were speakers, it was difficult to hear them, so my focus was on the protesters flanking Harbor Drive, shouting “Save Our Country” while they waved American flags and signs of all sizes and colors. Although people were driven by outrage at the government’s actions to protest, the atmosphere was much more friendly than angry. As we sounded off on the error of the Obama-led government’s financial expansion (which is rewarding bad behavior), there was a sense of joy in gathering with like-minded citizens who were willing to take the time to stand up for their beliefs. When the media blares its Obama-friendly tune over and over again, it’s far too easy to feel like we’re the lone Conservatives, so it was really validating to unite with protesters of all ages and races, rallying against the massive government expansion.
Some of the slogans were so clever! Hopefully you can see them in the photos. Amid the protest, someone was blasting music that sounded like parodies poking fun at the stimulus bill; there was also someone who blared the audio clip of Obama saying that any bill would wait on his desk five days for the American people to read online (ironic, considering that Congress didn’t even have five days!). If things don’t change, I have a feeling there will be more protests along these lines - particularly on July 4th. I know I’d be there again in a heartbeat. Totally worth the vacation day! When it comes to stepping up for what’s right and protecting the future for generations, well, nothing is too much to ask, really.
Thanks, Christa! Job well done. And thanks to all the patriotic Americans who turned out for the San Diego Tea Party! Let’s keep it up!
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February 27th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
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February 28th, 2009 at 6:55 am
I was thee, it was great. People were mad, but in true righty form, they were also civil. I had a great time, really enjoyed myself. And we had one pet Moonbat drive by 6 times and yell at us, it was almost cute.
March 11th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I participated in the San Diego Tea Party and my neighbor told me they saw me on the local news, so I thought I’d share with you the very brief clip…
http://www.10news.com/video/index.html
click on “Demonstrators Protest Stimulus Bill”
And here’s a shot of my sign “STOP LEVERAGING OUR CHILDREN” :
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Hundreds-Turn-out-for-Anti-Tax-Tea-Party.html
click on the video
March 11th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Nice! My daughter’s sign said “Put it on Malia’s and Sasha’s tab!”