Tea Parties - Page 2

n3uka · 04-15-2009, 07:10 AM

Didn't realize how many were going on in MD. Have to work so no tea party for me.

Here is the website that lists all the locations and details.
http://taxdayteaparty.com/

replicant_argent · 04-15-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by King James

I think the nearest one is Chicago which I won't be able to make

federal bldg at noon, James, your google-fu sucks, get on it.

04-15-2009, 09:54 AM

I will be attending

04-15-2009, 09:46 AM

Since when was wanting the Constitution followed "radical". The last time was when it was written.
I'm going to one in Santa Cruz or San Jose. Maybe both. I have to lose money to do it. I have never done a protest before.
My next protest will be a John Galt type of strike.

s15driftking · 04-15-2009, 09:59 AM

im going to commit arson in honor of the tea parties.... to a nice fat cigar tonight!!

replicant_argent · 04-15-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

im going to commit arson in honor of the tea parties.... to a nice fat cigar tonight!!

I'm not sure that will make a statement to those that should get a message, but to each his Peter Principle own...

04-15-2009, 10:10 AM

I'll be at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis for our Tea Party. Then off to a bar for a smoke and the NHL Playoffs!!

Kiener Plaza, STL:

Kiener Plaza, STL:

TheRealBonger · 04-15-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Waynegro1

I'll be at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis for our Tea Party. Then off to a bar for a smoke and the NHL Playoffs!!

Kiener Plaza, STL:

Sounds like a great plan!

04-15-2009, 11:22 AM

I brought a Taboo SFO Lancero to smoke. I think it's illegal to smoke (except pot) in Santa Cruz. Maybe they will use that as an excuse to persecute me.

Starscream · 04-15-2009, 06:44 PM

So, how did the tea parties go over today?

blugill · 04-15-2009, 06:52 PM

I had to work, some has to earn all the money they are going to tax me on....
Being in Oklahoma I feel that if Texas secedes then we won't be far behind.

AAlmeter · 04-15-2009, 07:22 PM

Wish I could have gone to today's, but I've got another couple months of working before I can take a day off....just so I can pay my tax bill.

We're having another on Saturday, to protest the state (as many know, NY is a royal hell hole). Most likely I'm going to pull a Rush Limbaugh and get the f out of NY once my latest contract is up.

Starscream · 04-15-2009, 08:57 PM

Someone fill me in on all this talk of Texas seceding from the union. Is there some sort of movement in talks? I know that there's a movement in California to split it in two, but it's never been taken seriously.

hotreds · 04-15-2009, 08:59 PM

Just talk. Ain't gonna happen. We already fought a bloody civil war. Sounds good- BUT- ain't gonna happen!

357 · 04-16-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Someone fill me in on all this talk of Texas seceding from the union. Is there some sort of movement in talks? I know that there's a movement in California to split it in two, but it's never been taken seriously.

Someone mentioned it at the Tea Party in San Antonio. Glenn Beck was being interviewed by Sean Hannity on Hannity's show last night. Glenn then said "I don't know about all that" but the crowd was cheering. Glen later said Texans love America and he believes that Texas just does "America" best, meaning the most true to the original American ideals/principals. The crown cheered again and chanted USA.

TripleF · 04-16-2009, 06:50 AM

I certainly would have if I didn't have to work a double.

Da Klugs · 04-16-2009, 07:26 AM

Many states have balanced budget amendments and there is no reason the Federal government could not have the same or similar constraints put upon it with allowances for national security etc. built in.

Why do we never hear about employees of federal, state and local governments taking cuts? The wage and benefits comparison has changed pretty radically in the past 10 years in comparison to the private sector. Forcing this issue would also put pressure on lawmakers from a different perspective.... the 30% of people in this country who are employed by one of these entities.

When you add the 30% to those who get benefits from the government you have a voting majority i.e. employees + beneficiaries = a voting block that can keep electing folks who preserve their place at the trough to be fed by tax $$. Not a good sign for the future.

WildBlueSooner · 04-16-2009, 12:34 PM

I went and it was very inspirational

04-16-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

I went and it was very inspirational

nice one james

germantown rob · 04-17-2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

I went and it was very inspirational

My daughter throws a mean tea party some times more than once a day. I have to say I am a bit worried about some of the attendees but so far there has only been some yelling and an occasional biting.

04-15-2009, 07:10 AM	#1
n3uka Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The house on the corner Posts: 685 Trading: (30)	Re: Tea Parties Didn't realize how many were going on in MD. Have to work so no tea party for me. Here is the website that lists all the locations and details. http://taxdayteaparty.com/

04-15-2009, 09:54 AM	#3
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tea Parties I will be attending

04-15-2009, 09:46 AM	#4
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tea Parties Since when was wanting the Constitution followed "radical". The last time was when it was written. I'm going to one in Santa Cruz or San Jose. Maybe both. I have to lose money to do it. I have never done a protest before. My next protest will be a John Galt type of strike.

04-15-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Tea Parties im going to commit arson in honor of the tea parties.... to a nice fat cigar tonight!! __________________ diamonds/guns

04-15-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tea Parties I'll be at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis for our Tea Party. Then off to a bar for a smoke and the NHL Playoffs!! Kiener Plaza, STL: Kiener Plaza, STL:

04-15-2009, 11:22 AM	#9
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tea Parties I brought a Taboo SFO Lancero to smoke. I think it's illegal to smoke (except pot) in Santa Cruz. Maybe they will use that as an excuse to persecute me.

04-15-2009, 06:44 PM	#10
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Tea Parties So, how did the tea parties go over today? __________________ Insert quote here.

04-15-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: Tea Parties I had to work, some has to earn all the money they are going to tax me on.... Being in Oklahoma I feel that if Texas secedes then we won't be far behind.

04-15-2009, 07:22 PM	#12
AAlmeter F.U.B.O. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: Buffalo Posts: 288 Trading: (0)	Re: Tea Parties Wish I could have gone to today's, but I've got another couple months of working before I can take a day off....just so I can pay my tax bill. We're having another on Saturday, to protest the state (as many know, NY is a royal hell hole). Most likely I'm going to pull a Rush Limbaugh and get the f out of NY once my latest contract is up.

04-15-2009, 08:57 PM	#13
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Tea Parties Someone fill me in on all this talk of Texas seceding from the union. Is there some sort of movement in talks? I know that there's a movement in California to split it in two, but it's never been taken seriously. __________________ Insert quote here.

04-15-2009, 08:59 PM	#14
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,672 Trading: (63)	Re: Tea Parties Just talk. Ain't gonna happen. We already fought a bloody civil war. Sounds good- BUT- ain't gonna happen! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

04-16-2009, 06:50 AM	#16
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Tea Parties I certainly would have if I didn't have to work a double. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

04-16-2009, 07:26 AM	#17
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Tea Parties Many states have balanced budget amendments and there is no reason the Federal government could not have the same or similar constraints put upon it with allowances for national security etc. built in. Why do we never hear about employees of federal, state and local governments taking cuts? The wage and benefits comparison has changed pretty radically in the past 10 years in comparison to the private sector. Forcing this issue would also put pressure on lawmakers from a different perspective.... the 30% of people in this country who are employed by one of these entities. When you add the 30% to those who get benefits from the government you have a voting majority i.e. employees + beneficiaries = a voting block that can keep electing folks who preserve their place at the trough to be fed by tax $$. Not a good sign for the future. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

04-16-2009, 12:34 PM	#18
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Tea Parties I went and it was very inspirational __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur