Ohio: Ashtabula County: 350 estimated - “Today really could be the start of the second American Revolution,” said Schultz. “The biggest problem with the Republicans is they are letting it happen and doing nothing about it,” said James Von Tesmar of Ashtabula, who warned that Barrack Obama is taking the United States down the road to “fascism.” … Pataskala: 30 brave the cold, rain - “I think it’s the voice of the American people,” said Rodgers, when asked about the event. “We want wasteful spending controlled. People are working two jobs to pay their taxes.” Fellow Pataskala resident Richard Fowler dressed up as Benjamin Franklin for the occasion. “Nothing is assured except death and taxes,” said Fowler, taking a break from waiving a sign emblazoned with the slogan “no new taxes.”
California: Modesto: More than 400 people crowded Tenth Street Place in downtown Modesto today to vent about federal spending and urge politicians to lower taxes. Signs read “No new bailouts,” “I refuse to bow to socialism” and “Change is all I have left in my pocket.” “If you want growth, all you have to do is give people their money back. They’ll spend it right,” said Zack Morad, 26, a military veteran. … Bakersfield: Thousands of people were gathering at Bakersfield Liberty Bell just before 5 p.m. Wednesday. The anti-tax ‘Tea Party,’ was pouring into Truxtun and Chester avenues, clogging traffic. The rally was in protest of tax raises at the state level and President Obama’s policies at the federal level. Authorities were urging anyone who is not involved in the rally to avoid the downtown area.
Texas: Odessa: “It was a grassroots effort, it started out with emails back and forth, and we just slowly organized things. We wanted to have our local speakers, to hear from the people to see what they had to say,” Organizer Dottie Chavez, explained. … El Paso: Large crowds showed up before the rally started at 4 p.m. More than 300 people participated. Many who showed up had signs that read: “No More Taxes” and “Taxed Enough Already.” Many who participated said they’re fed up with all the runaway spending in Washington. … Abilene: The Big Country Tea Party is drawing a crowd at the downtown Abilene Post Office. An estimated 800 people were at the 6 p.m. rally. Many attendees were carrying signs and flags. Motorcycles were circling the block. … Beaumont: Hundreds of Southeast Texas taxpayers gathered Wednesday afternoon at Beaumont’s Tax Day Tea Party on a 20-acre field across from the Walden Road Post Office to protest their dissatisfaction with government spending. “If I don’t have money for something, I don’t buy it,” McBride, 56, said. “If the government doesn’t have money for it, they indebt future generations.” … Seguin draws 200: This isn’t about Republicans and Democrats,” Mitchell said. “This is about Americans and it’s about freedom. It goes far beyond America. If the Spirit of Liberty fails, what hope is there?” The tea parties, Mitchell said, are only a beginning.
Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh: Photo album here
Montana: Fort Benton: A crowd of about 60 gathered - “I do not like the over-spending,” said Donna Brinkerhoff of Fort Benton. “I want to raise our children without putting them into debt and not feel oppressed.”
Oklahoma: Over 160 people filled Shepler Park Wednesday afternoon for Lawton’s “Tax Day Tea Party” demonstration. “We are getting a government that doesn’t care so much for the people, but would rather through unfair taxation want to enslave the people and make us serve them.”
3,000+ attended the St.George,UT Tea Party! It was awesome!
The Woodlands, Texas had at least 5,000 people. It started at 5, and when I left at 8 there were as many new people showing up as there were people leaving. Tea Parties may have been a bust in some locales, but in Texas it’s BIG.
And wow - there were even blacks present. Amazing the people who make up this angry right-wing militia. Sheesh - give us all a break.
1,200 to 1,500 participants at the Pike Tea Party in Matamoras, PA along Pennyslvania Avenue and across the Mid-Delaware Bridge to Port Jervis, NY! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (As a side note, Matamoras and Port Jervis are both areas controlled by Democrats)
Tea Party veterans, keep speaking out! We need to continue getting the message out! http://www.shirts4freedom.com
I went to the rally in Manchester NH with my dad. There were well over 500 people there with great signs. The best one “Don’t Tax Me Bro!” It was great. But we can’t stop there! Let’s keep the steam of this going.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina - Though somewhat small and last-minute compared to the larger rallies, we still saw upwards of 150 people gathered in front of the courthouse for a solid hour despite the chill and the damp. I took it upon myself to compile a list of emails in the hopes that we can take it beyond the local level, connecting our group with the tea parties across the country.
Toledo Ohio 800 people: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwUqccaREHY some great signs!
We went to the Tea Party in Annapolis. . .what vigor. . .and positive attitudes with our crowd . . . everyone had one goal. . .protesting big government. . wasteful spending and want our Constitution followed to the “T”
it was invigorating. . .speakers where excellent. . music was great. . .it was raining. . we prevailed. .and as more people left . . more were coming in. . .I am excited and looking forward to the next Tea Party. .We all must grow and continue our peaceful demonstationS about these issues that are near and dear to us and never forget what our forefathers went through to give us the freedoms this great country has. .And we cannot continue to allow polliticians to cast our wants and needs to the side. ..They are being paid by us. .and are not for the most part representing the voices of the American People. ..
WE HIRED THEM AND WE CAN FIRE THEM. . .
AND WE MUST TRY TO ATTEND TOWN HALL MEETING AND CHALLENGE OUR REPRESENTATIVES ON WHY THEY ARE VOTING THE WAY THEY ARE AND WHY THEY ARE IGNORING THE CRIES OF THOSE THAT ELECTED THEM. . AND MAKE THEM AWARE. . .2010 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. .
FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE. . .AND GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL OF US AND FAMILIES.
California - Central Valley: Crowds of support for the Central Valley Tea Party have surpassed 3,300 and counting. That number is expected to grow as people are ending their work day and are making their way to the Save Mart Center parking lot to join us.
Live Feed - http://centralvalleyteaparty.com/livefeed/
…..Asheville, North Carolina…..Fantastic turnout in the “San Francisco” of the East coast…2000-3000 turned out for the 3+ hour event….rumors of T.E.A. Party #2 July 4th 2009….lets make it happen ya’all…..
Kingman, AZ - a small and steady gathering, which, began at 2:00 pm with over 200 people and as of 4:40 pm had over 300 in attendance. On a weekday, during working hours, I was encouraged to see this turnout in our small town. As I left, more were showing up. We were given a chance to speak if we wished to, for a few minutes and I did. My thanks to all who organized these Patriot gatherings across our country and those who showed their support for our Constitution. Let us continue to speak out and to grow.