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Patriots March on Washington - WoodlandsOwl - 09-13-2009 12:35 AM
If my Wife was feeling better, I'd been there as well. By the way, notice the difference in the reporting in the stories...
Lashing Out at the Capitol
Tens of Thousands Protest Obama Initiatives and Government Spending
Tens of thousands of conservative protesters, many complaining that the nation is racing toward socialism, massed outside the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, angrily denouncing President Obama's health-care plan and other initiatives as threats to the Constitution.
The crowd -- loud, animated and sprawling -- gathered at the West Front of the Capitol after a march along Pennsylvania Avenue NW from Freedom Plaza. Invocations of God and former president Ronald Reagan by an array of speakers drew loud cheers that echoed across the Mall. On a windy, overcast afternoon, hundreds of yellow "Don't Tread on Me" flags flapped in the breeze.
"Hell hath no fury like a taxpayer ignored," declared Andrew Moylan, head of government affairs for the National Taxpayers Union, urging protesters to call their representatives. The demonstrators roared their approval.
"We own the dome!" they chanted, pointing at the Capitol.
The demonstrators are part of a loose-knit movement that is galvanizing anti-Obama sentiment across the country, stoking a populist dimension to the Republican Party, which has struggled to find its voice since the 2008 elections.
With Democrats in control of Congress, battling the president legislatively has been difficult. But after a spring of anti-tax rallies and summer health-care protests proved to be effective, a growing number of GOP leaders are dropping their wariness and seeing the political possibilities of latching onto this freewheeling coalition. Others are cautious about embracing views that can be seen as extremist.
The protests in recent months come as Obama is trying to regain control of the health-care debate and bolster public confidence in his leadership.
Authorities in the District do not give official crowd estimates, but Saturday's throng appeared to number in the many tens of thousands. A sea of people surrounded the Capitol reflecting pool, spilling across Third Street and along the Mall. The sound system did not reach far enough for people at the edges of the rally to hear the speakers onstage.
"You will not spend the money of our children and our grandchildren to feed an overstuffed government," Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) said of the Obama administration, drawing raucous applause.
"Our history is decorated by those who endured the burden of defending freedom," Price said. "Now a new generation of patriots has emerged. You are those patriots."
The group's sponsors included FreedomWorks, a Washington-based group headed by former House majority leader Richard Armey (R-Tex.), and the groups Tea Party Patriots and ResistNet. They and others involved in the rally comprise a loose coalition of conservative groups that helped organize the health-care and anti-tax demonstrations in the spring and summer.
"Health care is not listed anywhere in the Constitution," said Brian Burnell, 45, who owns an insurance company on Maryland's Eastern Shore. His placard read, "How Is That Hopey Changey Thing Workin' Out For Ya?"
"You want socialism?" said Susan Clark, a District resident marching with a bullhorn. "Go to Russia!"
The huge turnout indicated the growing frustration with Obama among conservative activists and showed that his nationally televised speech Wednesday did little to move his political opponents on health care.
Although it is unclear whether the demonstrators represent a large segment of voters or even of Republicans, Saturday's march illustrated that activists, some of whom are not enthusiastic about the GOP, have been galvanized.
The White House declined to comment on the demonstration, but Democrats said the rally and other protests in recent months represent a small minority of voters and will not slow Obama's proposals.
"There is a lot of intensity on the far right to defeat the president's agenda, but I am not sure that holding up signs that say we have to bury health reform with Senator Kennedy will go over well with moderates and independent voters," said Doug Thornell, an adviser to Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).
Saturday's demonstrators spanned the spectrum of conservative anger at Obama, including opponents of his tax, spending and health-care plans and protesters who question his U.S. citizenship and compare his administration to the Nazi regime.
Most signs were handmade: "Socialism is UnAmerican," "King George Didn't Listen Either!" "Terrorists Won't Destroy America, Congress Will!" and "The American Dream R.I.P." Many protesters carried the now-familiar poster of Obama made up to look like the Joker, captioned "Socialism."
"Nobody's standing up for us, so we have to stand up for ourselves," said Phil Chancey, 66, who drove to Washington from Clinton, Tenn.
"We're all endangered!" shouted Dave Rue, 67, a retired Mobil Oil employee who traveled to Washington from New Jersey. "We're endangered because they're pushing socialism on us."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/12/AR2009091200971_pf.html
Up to two million march to US Capitol to protest against Obama's spending in 'tea-party' demonstration
Up to two million people marched to the U.S. Capitol today, carrying signs with slogans such as "Obamacare makes me sick" as they protested the president's health care plan and what they say is out-of-control spending.
The line of protesters spread across Pennsylvania Avenue for blocks, all the way to the capitol, according to the Washington Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.
People were chanting "enough, enough" and "We the People." Others yelled "You lie, you lie!" and "Pelosi has to go," referring to California congresswoman Nancy Pelosi.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1213056/Up-million-march-US-Capitol-protest-Obamas-spending-tea-party-demonstration.html
And this... he he he he he.. I wonder if this didn't set the Guiness World Record of the number of people "giving the finger"at the same time
As Mr. Obama traveled to Minnesota on Saturday to rally support for his health care plan, he flew over the assembling crowd in Marine One. The helicopter could be seen flying overhead as the demonstrators marched down Pennsylvania Avenue.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/us/politics/13protestweb.html
RE: Patriots March on Washington - SumOfAllFears - 09-13-2009 01:30 AM
I wonder if he saw one of the signs I saw? "OBAMASUCKS"
RE: Patriots March on Washington - RobertN - 09-13-2009 02:06 AM
I have to admit, there were a lot of people there. It is just hard to imagine so many ignorant people could figure out how to converge in one place.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - Tripster - 09-13-2009 02:21 AM
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Sour Grapes huh Robert that a bunch of nasty shoe tossing freaks were not there to hurl their footwear at somebody.
Too bad the Radical Muslims didn't invade and start a shoe war in the streets huh.
It is so funny how BIG MOUTHED you are when it is a bunch of Liberal Loons screaming, hollower, and throwing shi't, but you have very little that is Intelligent to say about good people wanting to take back their country from a Communist Radical Muslim POTUS.
But then you NEVER say anything Intelligent anyway so why do I figure you have gained some by now.
We are winning this one stud and we are going to keep winning until all you idiots are long gone.
So funny how a few Black Guys were Heroes during the Million Man March that fell short by at least 200 to 400 thousand Black Men.
Well we are knocking your socks off so TOSS THEM SHOES YOU SHIRIA FOOL ,,,,, after being on your nasty infected and unbathed feet, they are so full of Jungle Rot and Disease anyway that they are no good but to send to the CDC for Disposal.
Enjoy your Short Lived Utopia Robert and FeverTick, you guys are going DOWN !!!!!!!!!
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RE: Patriots March on Washington - SumOfAllFears - 09-13-2009 02:22 AM
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RE: Patriots March on Washington - WoodlandsOwl - 09-13-2009 07:20 AM
(09-13-2009 02:06 AM)RobertN Wrote: I have to admit, there were a lot of people there. It is just hard to imagine so many ignorant people could figure out how to converge in one place.
You mean on January 20, 2009?
RE: Patriots March on Washington - RobertN - 09-13-2009 11:30 AM
(09-13-2009 07:20 AM)WMD Owl Wrote:I am sure there were quite an number of rightwing nutcases in protest there that day so I guess I can say "yes" to that day too(09-13-2009 02:06 AM)RobertN Wrote: I have to admit, there were a lot of people there. It is just hard to imagine so many ignorant people could figure out how to converge in one place.
You mean on January 20, 2009?
Hey Tripped out one, .Obama ISN'T a communist OR a muslim. I don't agree with Sharia law. I do think you are scared out of your mind by the talk from the right and repeat those fears.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - SumOfAllFears - 09-13-2009 02:16 PM
(09-13-2009 11:30 AM)RobertN Wrote:(09-13-2009 07:20 AM)WMD Owl Wrote:I am sure there were quite an number of rightwing nutcases in protest there that day so I guess I can say "yes" to that day too(09-13-2009 02:06 AM)RobertN Wrote: I have to admit, there were a lot of people there. It is just hard to imagine so many ignorant people could figure out how to converge in one place.
You mean on January 20, 2009?
Hey Tripped out one, .Obama ISN'T a communist OR a muslim. I don't agree with Sharia law. I do think you are scared out of your mind by the talk from the right and repeat those fears.
No one cares what you think, lunatic.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - Rebel - 09-13-2009 02:22 PM
(09-13-2009 11:30 AM)RobertN Wrote:(09-13-2009 07:20 AM)WMD Owl Wrote:I am sure there were quite an number of rightwing nutcases in protest there that day so I guess I can say "yes" to that day too(09-13-2009 02:06 AM)RobertN Wrote: I have to admit, there were a lot of people there. It is just hard to imagine so many ignorant people could figure out how to converge in one place.
You mean on January 20, 2009?
Hey Tripped out one, .Obama ISN'T a communist OR a muslim. I don't agree with Sharia law. I do think you are scared out of your mind by the talk from the right and repeat those fears.
Our side protests to keep their own money from the looters. Your side protests for the looters to confiscate their earnings.
It is that simple.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - Claw - 09-13-2009 07:09 PM
I'm sure the left will stage just as large a protest once they can perfect a good way to pay everyone to show up.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - Paul M - 09-13-2009 07:21 PM
(09-13-2009 07:09 PM)Claw Wrote: I'm sure the left will stage just as large a protest once they can perfect a good way to pay everyone to show up.
And can find all the buses to get them there.
And can get signs printed for all of them.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - Tripster - 09-13-2009 10:31 PM
(09-13-2009 11:30 AM)RobertN Wrote:(09-13-2009 07:20 AM)WMD Owl Wrote:I am sure there were quite an number of rightwing nutcases in protest there that day so I guess I can say "yes" to that day too(09-13-2009 02:06 AM)RobertN Wrote: I have to admit, there were a lot of people there. It is just hard to imagine so many ignorant people could figure out how to converge in one place.
You mean on January 20, 2009?
Hey Tripped out one, .Obama ISN'T a communist OR a muslim. I don't agree with Sharia law. I do think you are scared out of your mind by the talk from the right and repeat those fears.
I am AFRAID OF NO MAN nor AM I AFRAID OF DEATH ..... it is YOU, you small minded myopic leech, that is frightened out of his mind over losing out on his Marxist Welfare Utopia when Father Barack blows chunks in both 2010 and ESPECIALLY IN 2012.
Your sad sack asses are outta here son !!!!!!!
And YES Robert, Father Barack is both a Communist and a Fascist and he is most definitely a Muslim at heart.
Need some Photos of him Dressed in Traditional Muslim Garb little Robs, I have plenty !!!!!!!!!
Now go away and continue to pick you nose and eat your boogers .... I mean that is how you Amuse Your Self when you are not Masturbating to the Face of Father Barack isn't it ????
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RE: Patriots March on Washington - hollywoodtigerhound - 09-13-2009 11:02 PM
Job Killer.....California is a mess, and he's not making things better. However, a spike in unemployment plays right into his hands, for it increases probability that he can inact his ObamaCare nonsense, fewer people working the more they'll accept handouts.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - Rebel - 09-13-2009 11:15 PM
(09-13-2009 10:31 PM)Tripster Wrote: I am AFRAID OF NO MAN nor AM I AFRAID OF DEATH ..... it is YOU, you small minded myopic leech, that is frightened out of his mind over losing out on his Marxist Welfare Utopia when Father Barack blows chunks in both 2010 and ESPECIALLY IN 2012.
I fear all men, for I know the consequences when they get total control without consensus. That does not, however, mean I won't take action against such a blatant attempt at authoritarian control.
Men are flawed. They always will be. It's the reason Communism will never, ever work.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - DrTorch - 09-14-2009 07:57 AM
Poor timing: opening day of NFL, DC back in operations, so heavier traffic and less availability of mass transit.
If they'd had this 2 weeks ago, there would have been 4M people protesting.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - GGniner - 09-14-2009 08:11 AM
they should do this around April 15th next year.
There will be tons of Obama/Dem dislike by then too, scandals like this ACORN thing should be widely known, etc.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - DrTorch - 09-14-2009 08:44 AM
(09-14-2009 08:11 AM)GGniner Wrote: they should do this around April 15th next year.
There will be tons of Obama/Dem dislike by then too, scandals like this ACORN thing should be widely known, etc.
April 18th is a Sun. People will have paid their taxes by then. Should be lots of outrage. DC in Apr is usually gorgeous (as long as the global warming can be kept at bay).
RE: Patriots March on Washington - GGniner - 09-14-2009 08:49 AM
plus, next yr lots of people will owe alot of money because of how Obama played games with the Tax Witholding tables.
RE: Patriots March on Washington - Fo Shizzle - 09-14-2009 11:24 AM
(09-13-2009 02:22 PM)Rebel Wrote:(09-13-2009 11:30 AM)RobertN Wrote:(09-13-2009 07:20 AM)WMD Owl Wrote:I am sure there were quite an number of rightwing nutcases in protest there that day so I guess I can say "yes" to that day too(09-13-2009 02:06 AM)RobertN Wrote: I have to admit, there were a lot of people there. It is just hard to imagine so many ignorant people could figure out how to converge in one place.
You mean on January 20, 2009?
Hey Tripped out one, .Obama ISN'T a communist OR a muslim. I don't agree with Sharia law. I do think you are scared out of your mind by the talk from the right and repeat those fears.
Our side protests to keep their own money from the looters. Your side protests for the looters to confiscate their earnings.
It is that simple.
What is really simple?....The thieves reside of both sides of the isle. The only difference is "what" they choose to do with the money they steal.