Did you attend a Tea Party Yesterday? Check in here!

[Raoc]

So who attended a Tea Party July 4? If so, what did you think?

I volunteered to help with the Indianapolis Tea Party. If you weren't there, you missed out. Seeing all those people marching down Washington St. in the rain was unbelievably motivating. Its real easy to get to feeling down about the way things are going, but standing there in the rain with that crowd of people was one of the most uplifting and inspiring things I have ever been apart of.

How about you guys? Who was there? Check in!

 

[Ranger Rick]

I was there as a volunteer also.....the rain was trying to put a damper on the event but when Raoc and all the other Tea Party organizers, supporters, and volunteers were marching back from the CIRCLE with the drums echoing and the hundreds of supporters that joined in the march was an AWESOME sight and feeling of inspiration!!!!!!!! It was great to be there with everyone!!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I speechified at the Lafayette event. The rain just showed how angry people are.

People are so cheesed off that they will go out in the rain and wave signs and flags rather than sitting at home watching a movie or having a cup of coffee in a Starbuck's.

 

[Denny347]

I was there working off-duty. I was the officer in the gray IMPD car in the rear of the crowd keeping them from getting run over as they made their way to White River Park. Once there I was the dashingly handsome officer with no hair standing around bored because every single person there was well behaved . I did see Savage Eagle wandering around. He is the only one I recognized...must be the facial hair...haha.

 

[Brown]

I attended the Indianapolis Tea Party with my two kids. They started asking questions on why the news was not there with a story and I had the chance to explain how biased the news is. Actually had a great opportunity earlier that day while talking to neighbors at a gathering and ended up taking 3 others to the Party with us that did not plan to go. Yes it was miserable there in the rain but it was inspiring to see that many people there for that amount of time in the rain. just at the end of the talkers I see a very elderly lady being pushed out of the crowd in a wheelchair holding a protest sign. Thought to myself now THERE is a tough old bird and wished everyone in the US had her passion and patriotism (sp)

 

[SavageEagle]

I was there, of course, working security in Indy. It was great! At 4pm I got nervous that no one would show for the rain. Then we got downtown and OMG!!!! It was great! I got all choked up!!! It was so motivating seeing all those people standing in the rain making their voices heard. The Reinactment and the reading of the Declaration were the parts tthat I enjoyed the most. Very moving indeed.

I was there working off-duty. I was the officer in the gray IMPD car in the rear of the crowd keeping them from getting run over as they made their way to White River Park. Once there I was the dashingly handsome officer with no hair standing around bored because every single person there was well behaved . I did see Savage Eagle wandering around. He is the only one I recognized...must be the facial hair...haha.

I really appreciate you taking time to be there and help us out. You should have came back to the venue and introduced yourself. We're all friends here right?

 

[Chefcook]

I was disappointed with the turn out, and also with the news coverage. Its going to take enough people to fill Lucas Oil Stadium twice before anyone is going to take notice. We need enough people to clog the city stopping all traffic. It should have looked like times square on New Years Eve. Until we can achieve this our efforts will continue to be mute...

 

[SavageEagle]

I was disappointed with the turn out, and also with the news coverage. Its going to take enough people to fill Lucas Oil Stadium twice before anyone is going to take notice. We need enough people to clog the city stopping all traffic. It should have looked like times square on New Years Eve. Until we can achieve this our efforts will continue to be mute...

I couldn't agree more. I think it's futile at this point, but we have to try SOMETHING. Either this or bloody revolution and I chose this instead. We just have to wake up more people.

 

[Chefcook]

I couldn't agree more. I think it's futile at this point, but we have to try SOMETHING. Either this or bloody revolution and I chose this instead. We just have to wake up more people.

I am not saying it wasn't worth the effort, it was. Everything has to start somewhere. We need more people. We have to make our voices heard everyday not just at these events. I talk to people everywhere I go. The person behind the cash register at the grocery store, other people in line at the bank, anyone I come across anywhere I can. Hell I even considered starting to OC with my AR-15 just because I know that will get noticed and draw attention, maybe giving me the opportunity to talk to and wake up more people. However I am not sure how that would go over it might cause more harm than good. I have also wondered what would happen it we got together a few hundred guys to OC like this in downtown Indy totally randomly and unexpectedly. Just all of a sudden out of the blue on a normal everyday day. 200 guys standing at the circle armed with AR-15's that would grab the attention of the national media but I am not sure rather the effect would be beneficial or detrimental...I am pretty sure it would be legal to do so...

 

[Raoc]

I understand what you are saying, Chef, but these are small steps in the direction we need to be going. The administration's policies are built upon the small steps taken by the previous administrations going back decades. No real change happens overnight. As long as we are patient and unrelenting, we can fix this.

As the saying goes, "Every great oak started out as some lone nut that stood its ground."

As for the turnout yesterday, I can echo SavageEagle's statement. I walked out to the circle with Richard and Laura. We were all wondering if anyone was going to show, and when we saw the crowd that was gathered at the circle to march in with us, it was truly overwhelming. That march is something I will remember for the rest of my life. Its easy to feel discouraged about all this, but this movement is really something special.

 

[ruger17hmr]

I am not saying it wasn't worth the effort, it was. Everything has to start somewhere. We need more people. We have to make our voices heard everyday not just at these events. I talk to people everywhere I go. The person behind the cash register at the grocery store, other people in line at the bank, anyone I come across anywhere I can. Hell I even considered starting to OC with my AR-15 just because I know that will get noticed and draw attention, maybe giving me the opportunity to talk to and wake up more people. However I am not sure how that would go over it might cause more harm than good. I have also wondered what would happen it we got together a few hundred guys to OC like this in downtown Indy totally randomly and unexpectedly. Just all of a sudden out of the blue on a normal everyday day. 200 guys standing at the circle armed with AR-15's that would grab the attention of the national media but I am not sure rather the effect would be beneficial or detrimental...I am pretty sure it would be legal to do so...

It would certainly draw much needed attention, but it will surely come across as too militant and will turn people off.

The recognition of the issue at hand by the general population will come when the inevitable next leg of economic down-turn causes massive unemployment followed by further erosion of value of property, which will result in more foreclosures. Depression ensues. Then, the inflation will be ushered in with the Uncle Sam's timely massive stimulus packages.

How do we stop it? I do not think it can be stopped.
The economy has to recover somehow and I believe only the time will be able to cure what is ailing this economy.

The market always corrects itself regardless of all the manipulations. Only question is how badly will we suffer before the inevitable rigthing of ship happens.

 

[DHolder]

These are just "Tea Parties", not everyone attended the Tea Party, it was just to get Englands attention. We need to worry about Lexington/Concord. Thats when the masses need to show.

 

[Raoc]

These are just "Tea Parties", not everyone attended the Tea Party, it was just to get Englands attention. We need to worry about Lexington/Concord. Thats when the masses need to show.

I guess were hoping that we can accomplish something with these Tea Parties so that a Lexington/Concord doesn't have to happen. The last time that happened was in the 1860's, and it didn't end well.

 

[SirRealism]

We need to have a quick INGO meetup at the next Tea Party. It sounds as though we were well-represented there. I didn't even realize Raoc was one of our volunteers. I recognize you now from your avatar. I was the one wearing the Versipak and no shoes for a good portion of the day. (Yeah, that's the ultimate tacticool.)

Thanks to everyone who came, and esp. to those who volunteered. It was a VERY long, very wet day for all involved, but not one person complained. Even as we struck, packed wet tents, and and loaded the trucks, everyone's spirits were high. We had only one injury... and although I was going to give one of our members all sorts of grief over it this morning, I just can't bring myself to do it.

It would have been nice to have had sunny weather and 10k more people. But looking out from the stage, I saw a family of 4 trying to keep their 2 little girls dry (who were NOT complaining, but very attentive from beneath their tarps); an elderly couple in the second row holding a small American flag as they held hands; several people with their soggy, right-wing extremist dogs (complete with ENOUGH signs); and lots of people waving their Gadsden flags.

From all attending and volunteering, I witnessed determination, mettle, humility toward those who have come before us, and anger at those who would throw away our liberty for socialism.

For all who haven't read Rush Limbaugh's dad's speech re: the sacrifices of the Founding Fathers, I highly recommend it. I learned so much about what all the "other" signers of the Declaration sacrificed in order to preserve liberties of this country. The Americans Who Risked Everything - Rush H. Limbaugh, Jr. (And I also learned I don't have a career in acting... yikes.)

Probably my favorite part of the day was hearing Patriot Paul recite the Declaration of Independence. I had really only learned the first 10 lines or so. But it's amazing how much of the entire document is SO relevant today.

Very inspiring, indeed.


PS- Thanks, Denny347, for helping keep us safe along the march... and for keeping all those rowdy folks in line.

 

[SavageEagle]

Yea, it's amazing how a couple thousand "Right-wing" "extremists" can all gather peacefully and not leave so much as a trash bag or coke can laying on the ground.

I circled the masses three times yesterday as my area was well covered by 5 other security volunteers, 2 FBI agents, and about 3 LEOs. I found NO trash, even after the rally ended. The only trash came from the trashcans and the balloons we popped at the end. Even those were immediately picked up upon popping them. (Yes I had fun popping them with my knife!)

I couldn't have been more proud of everyone who attended. Everyone was more than well behaved, everyone was very respectful, and extremely cordial with each other.

Something that happened afterwards... Well, two things...

First, as I walked back to the zoo to my car I witnessed someone in a blazer down by the river under the bridge. At first they just sat there. Then as I got across they started tearing up the grass doing doughnuts. They even came very close to running off into the river in doing this. The lack of disrespect for park property was just overwhelming. I informed a nearby officer of this. He had no easy escape so I hope they caught and fined him.

The second, and most disturbing thing...

I got in my car and went to the Speedway on Washington and White River. The things I witnessed in there appauled me so much I had to say something out loud to them. After coming from the Tea Party and talking with so many fine people and seeing so much comrodery, what I saw in Speedway Gas Station sickened me. People were cutting in line arguing over position cussing at each other... Just being down right uncivil toward each other. Blacks and whites alike. I stopped, stepped back, and I asked very calmly what everyone's problem was. I asked why, in such times of hardship, would you fight over something so petty as a place in line? No one cared. No one said a word. Most of them didn't even look at me. I paid for my smokes and left.

It sickens me that in such a place of freedom, a place of liberty and justice, that such people would fight like dogs of a spot in line. Just so they can spend 2 minutes less in the gas station. Such hatred toward each other. Complete strangers. They all had two things in common though. Selfishness, and blind hatred.

These are the people we must reach. These are the people that need a history lesson. These are the people that can help us ALL make a difference. We can show them the door, but they have to open it. The only question that remains is are they willing to do so?

We have to get people to overcome their selfishness if we hope to make a real change in this Country. If we want people to see this Country for the Greatness that IS America, we have to teach selflessness first before anything. This will be the greatest challenge of all.

 

[Chefcook]

It would certainly draw much needed attention, but it will surely come across as too militant and will turn people off.

The recognition of the issue at hand by the general population will come when the inevitable next leg of economic down-turn causes massive unemployment followed by further erosion of value of property, which will result in more foreclosures. Depression ensues. Then, the inflation will be ushered in with the Uncle Sam's timely massive stimulus packages.

How do we stop it? I do not think it can be stopped.
The economy has to recover somehow and I believe only the time will be able to cure what is ailing this economy.

The market always corrects itself regardless of all the manipulations. Only question is how badly will we suffer before the inevitable righting of ship happens.

We already have massive unemployment and inflation is starting to rear its ugly head slowly but surely. I would just like to be able to make a stand while I am still strong enough and well equipped enough to act. I do not believe the righting of the ship is inevitable as every day the government removes the very mechanisms required to make that happen. As time passes our position only becomes weaker while theirs becomes stronger.

As I was driving home from downtown last night I saw the homeless guys sleeping under the bridge on the edge of town heading south on us31, and I thought to myself is it possible I could end up in such a situation? Never in my life have I ever had to ask myself that question as the mere idea of it was ridiculous. I do not like the thought that that could be a possibility, that instead of 5 or 8 people sleeping under that bridge that in the near future you might have to fight for a spot to sleep out of the rain. I think that day may be a lot closer than any of us would like to admit. I believe that things are already much much worse than any of us are aware...

 

[ruger17hmr]

The mass(general population) might be gullible and easily manipulated, however, when they are pushed into corner they always fight back. They were the driving force behind the French Revolution. They were the driving force during Independance War. History always repeats itself! They will rise again when the situation becomes beyond repair.

As for the condition of economy, it isn't desparate enough yet. The economy in late 70's and early 80's was in worse shape than today's, but the economy was able to grow out of it. Now, can we expect the same outcome from today's financial meltdown? I do not have an answer for that, but I have a hunch that it will only get worse.

I am wondering if this is what the people of Depression era felt before the ax fell. If we were to follow the footsteps of our ancestors (as history always repeats itself), the great clash of human races is about to begin (as in the past) before the normalcy is restored.

 

[Denny347]

I really appreciate you taking time to be there and help us out. You should have came back to the venue and introduced yourself. We're all friends here right?

Yeah, I'm sorry about that. I was going to but I'm a pretty shy guy.

 

[sonovasailor]

I was there with my wife and grandson. I did the shout out about obama saying he would abort his grandchild if his daughter made a "mistake". It was worth it. We have to be the squeeky wheel before we get any greese.

 

[rambone]

I came to the Valpo Freedom Rally in the rain. I didn't melt.

I also donated to the Northwest Indiana Patriots, signed several petitions, joined a mass signing of letters to our senators about Cap & Trade, listened to several very good speeches, heard some inspiring music, waved my flag, and had fun. I hope more of you who talk a good game will stand by us when we need you, even if it rains that day.