Early estimates indicate at least 5000 pissed off taxpayers in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Now remember, everyone - this is the People's Republic of Portland, one of the most liberal cities in the union, and we drew five thousand people. Bear that in mind when the MSM tries to tell you how few people showed up elsewhere.

One hitch: we were barred from dumping any tea in the Willamette River. Apparently it's harmful to the turds, PCBs, and mercury already there.

These tea parties are the stupidest thing in the world. We're talking about a proposed 3% increase in the top income tax bracket, which makes it much lower than it has been for most of recent American history, including most of Reagan's term. And now, we're having "tax protests"? I mean, these proposed tax rates are the same as our longest period of peacetime economic growth.

And guess what? They're not even instating that increase.

These people are protesting fictional taxes.

Or is it spending? Cause I'm sure glad we had all these tea parties when Bush was spending incredibly huge amounts on invading arbitrary middle eastern countries (I'm sure that these tea partyers aren't worried about destruction and lives lost), not to mention handing out money to pharmaceutical companies and banks. Oh, wait? These guys didn't do anything about that? So they just care when Democrats spend money to actually help our people and economy.

Also, the historical analogy is crap. The Boston Tea Party was about representation in the Parliament, and what minimal tax increases today. Shortly after the US was formed, it instituted similar high excise taxes on some things, and we actually had some rebellions over it. Our founding fathers crushed them.

I have to appreciate the Republican party's ability to gather poorly educated and largely clueless people to ardently support policies that hurt them. We'll see if this ludicrous "tea party" endeavor works as well as past frauds.

It's sad that the media feels such a need to appease the right wing that they give so much attention to these tea parties. Compare these with the scope of the Iraq war protests, and then compare the media coverage.

And then there's Fox News. They are not only cheering on these guys in their supposedly objective broadcasts, they are directly supporting these tea parties.

“NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!!”
Seriously, I’ve seen these signs all over Hannity, Cavuto, Beck and Oreilly’s shows… and they never call them out as being morons. It’s ok to show idiots in Harlem that think all these oddball positions about Obama, but when some moron is on the right, they don’t mention it. NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION was a slogan in 1773, when we were a colony without representation in British Parliament. If these yahoos could remember last November, there was an election, which means there is representation.

I’m just ranting… I can’t stand idiots who don’t know their own nation’s history, and then try to exploit it. There were 4,435 registered casualties of the Revolutionary War, and those men died so that no American would ever have to use the slogan NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION again, and the collective ignorance of the people using this slogan on tax day is offensive, and an embarrassment to all who take pride in the fact that we have had a REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY for more than 230 years.

This whole thing is a marketing gimmick promoted by Fox News. I appreciate the meaning and enthusiasm, but these people just make the movement look like a stupid joke. I bet these rallies (which dilute the true patriotism displayed in Boston in 1773) will amount to merely a glorified display of the ignorance of the conservative American public, and will set back the true conservative movement (not the Republican movement, mind you) by a decade. In 5 years, people will look back and laugh at these rallies. Not to be a Debbie-Downer, but there is no organization here... no leader... no direction. Just a bunch of angry uneducated people getting together to gripe, while not promoting any responsible solutions. They aren't really pushing the Fair Tax, they're actually in some cases stating that they don't feel they should have to pay any taxes at all. They need a cause to fight for, not a reason to whine and complain, and without a cause and a leader, this is destined for failure. It is a fad, and will go the way of the side-of-the-head ponytail by the end of the year if a leader and a cause do not emerge.

4-8 tonight in the Grayson Park next to city hall.

If you're not driving your SUVs into the nearest body of water and throwing your consumer goods into the bays then you are useless. You have forgotten what the actual Boston Tea Party was about. This puerile grandstanding is a blight on this nation's history.

Grand Junction, Colorado

Noon at Lincoln Park

At the Riverwalk, downtown Augusta, GA 5:00 pm. JOIN US!

http://americansforprosperity.org/031709-join-taxpayer-tea-party-protests-across-north-carolina

"Mailman (and others) - I would disagree with your notion that we should return to constitutional spending. Maybe I'm wrong here (and please correct me) but what would happen to spending on things like the FAA, Fisheries, Parks dept, EPA, nuclear regulatory agencies, pubic schools, interstate hwy's, interstate commerce dept, the SEC, and other departments like that? fed spending that really shouldn't be privatized but isn't really part of defense?

again, could be wrong on how that would flow via the constitution. Can anyone speak to that?
By Mark @ 04/14/09 02:56:51 PM"
Anything not specified as Federal responsibility pertaining to spending is by default relegated to the province of "Local" government or private and personal responsibility.I dare say most programs fed by the Federal government would be better left to state and local administration or dismantled to come up with a better idea.Everything in our lives does not need federal oversight.The individual and up is where to start,not the supreme government and down.

Hey Roberta,

I appreciate your post and did not know these things were going on in the past.

Regarding the fair tax, I have read about it and have talked with many of my friends about it and one of the things that I can't figure out is human behavior as it relates to consumer spending vs new taxes on goods and services.

By that I mean, my taxes are taken out of my pay but I still strive to make more money. I think that's true for the majority of people. However, if I am spending money and I have a choice between a new good that is 23 percent more expensive than a used good, I am more likely to chose the used good. I am incentivized to chose it, yes? And would that not then reduce overall tax receipts?

Also, as a percentage of my income, I spend more on "stuff" the less I make. Now, I know a good portion comes back to me in a prebate under the fair tax to cover these costs and, for the poor, that sounds great. My concern would be the middle class. Those who make well above the poverty line but aren't making more than say 70-100k a year as an average family of 4. To me, the Fair tax shifts more burden to those wage earners because the poor are covered with the prebates and the wealthy, as a percentage, pay less of their total income on goods and services. So, in effect, the larger portion of the tax burden would shift to those that the economy depends on most - the middle class.

I'll be up front, while I guess you could say the greater majority of people would then be paying the greater majority of taxes and that's the way it should be. But, why shift a greater tax burden to the people who spend the most? I'll be honest, I'm a fan of the progressive income tax. it makes sense to me that you should pay more the more you earn simply as a function of how much each additional dollar matters to you. I also agree that shifting ALL the burden up is a bad idea too. I'd be more open to an even more highly progressive tax where there were more brackets as you increased income and it was more graduated.

but, I don't understand how a) the fair tax can be considered revenue neutral when there is a HUGE unknown component of consumer behavior driving tax revenue and b)it seems to shift a larger portion of the tax burden down the line to the middle class.

Am I missing something or can you help me understand?

Paul, tax cuts do not pay for themselves. That has also been proven. http://www.cbpp.org/cms/?fa=view&id=165

Besides, a tax cut is only a tax cut when I pay less, my kids pay less, and our debt goes down. Anything else is borrowing whether it's called a tax cut or not.

Mailman (and others) - I would disagree with your notion that we should return to constitutional spending. Maybe I'm wrong here (and please correct me) but what would happen to spending on things like the FAA, Fisheries, Parks dept, EPA, nuclear regulatory agencies, pubic schools, interstate hwy's, interstate commerce dept, the SEC, and other departments like that? fed spending that really shouldn't be privatized but isn't really part of defense?

again, could be wrong on how that would flow via the constitution. Can anyone speak to that?

We are the 'Proud American' Plant Family is sending our tea bag letters to our FL Congressional Representatives. This will be to remind them, why we met at the Rallies. My letter was pretty and attached was a tweezer stabbed tea bag to represent what they are doing to the American TAXING PAYING People.

We The People of Barrow County, GA will be showing our Unity and Solidarity with like minded Americans all across this Great Country on Wednesday 15th of April 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Front Steps of the Old Barrow County Court House Located at 30_N.Broad St. between Porter St. and W. Athens St.
This is a peaceful free speech demonstration, and we will be promoting the Fair Tax Act proposal, A Redressing of government of our grievances, and for dissemination of factual information.
Bring the Family and show your Solidarity with like minded men & women.
Patriotic Costumes, Banners, and signs are encouraged.
This is a family event so no alcohol or firearms are permitted.
Thank You for your support, I look foreword to seeing you there.

Terrance Way

You have a point Mark, but what are YOU going to do about it.
"The real question is how do you get a majority of the public to understand that in order to cut taxes you HAVE to cut spending and have that force exert itself on their representatives?"
You've asked the question on a comment board and nothing happened. Lead by example sir, for words without action ring hollow. Good luck.

I know why there are so many liberals,I mean Fascists, that are ranting about the folly os tax protests and tea parties. These people used to be the counter culture but now the counter culture belongs to conservatives. Liberals are now "The Man". Gotta love it. I think I'll let my hair grow.

Independence Grill from 4-7pm. On Montgomery, one block west of Louisiana. www.albuquerqueteaparty.com

Re: Mark's comments

I agree with almost everything you said, except one thing. We have proven again and again that cuts in tax RATES result in increased tax REVENUE. That said, I still would like to see HUGE cuts in spending.

You asked for recommendations on what to cut. How about we look to the Constitution, and keep spending on those things that are legitimately the province of the Federal government, such as defense. We can cut anything else, such as medicare, medicaid, social security (which was supposed to be temporary anyway) and yes, George Bush's prescription drug benefit.

If we actually read the Constitution, and follow it, we can keep the U.S. Congress busy for years simply undoing all the programs the federal government should never have gotten into in the first place. When they are finished with that, perhaps they will have time to do some of the things THEY were supposed to do, such as rein in activist judges and return the balance of power back to the people as represented by their elected representatives in the House and Senate.

So, we have what the fighter pilots call a "target rich environment" when it comes to spending cuts. Now, let's find some conservative politicians willing to do that and get them elected.

You are on point with most of what you say I think.But I think we should give The FairTax a chance.If you think it is regressive then I don't think you understand how it will work.It has been thought thoroughly thorough by far more educated and knowledgeable people than you and I.It would have to be better than the present system if for no other reason than to remove the power of tax incentives and lobbyist influence.
What should we give up in the way of Government spending? Everything that is not specified in the Constitution.

I'm planning on being at this tea party by the James River. I'm sick & tired of the gross spending & taxation by the government. Changes need to be made!

Courthouse Square, downtown, Dayton Ohio
6-8pm Wednesday, April 15th

On 4-15 at Lincoln Park 12:00 - 2:00 pm. I will be there handing out Fair Tax flyers. I recommend anyone motivated by the Fairtax to do the same. Whether you agree with the premise of these Tea Parties or not - you will not find a larger group of people tired of government and needing a direction in the near future. Carpe Diem!

Oh hey, I'm all for fresh ideas but, here is the problem as I see it.

1 - the government relies on tax revenue to operate

2 - the govt actually does many good things for the country

3 - representatives can't reconcile a desire to cut taxes overall without also cutting spending in their districts so, they take the easy way out and cut taxes but don't cut spending.


and that is the circle we go through.

The real question is how do you get a majority of the public to understand that in order to cut taxes you HAVE to cut spending and have that force exert itself on their representatives?

It's all great when the conversation is this abstract "govt spending" but, your rep knows where it really goes and I think they're all scared to cut spending because they know what that will mean.

heck, how many states already take more federal dollars to operate than they get in revenue from taxes? I think it's quite a few.

Again, I'm all for lower taxes but, let's be honest - the fair tax is regressive. No one will vote for it en-masse. But even if we changed to it and it worked well, without major cuts in spending, it won't make a bit of difference.

I'm all for fresh thinking but I've yet to hear a peep from anyone about what they want to cut and how that works to reduce our debt and what the amount of tax cut / offset that will mean.

All I keep hearing is whining about taxes and liberals. Which does zero for the credibility of these "teabagging" events (note to event planners: consult urban dictionary before making signs)

btw, I am a troll. :-P

This isn't organized yet that I know of for sure,but show up downtown at the Post office with your signs.We can march from there to Broad street to show our support.

Yes, you definitely sound like someone NOT having a tantrum.

But, what you've said does nothing to explain the purpose of these protests/gatherings. I really don't get it. Are you saying we should pay less taxes? Great! What are we cutting?

I think everyone with sense agrees the government could not let major banks fail. So, I can't accept your argument that the govt shouldn't be doing something to protect them.

I'm pretty sure the sec of treasury paid those taxes plus interest.

I've never gotten a job from a person, period. I've been employed by companies only. I think that's probably true for most people.

Which kind of leads to the other point about "taxing the evil rich". Last I'd heard rates were being put back to where they were under Clinton. Which, historically, are still low. So, I don't understand your point there. And, since we actually did cut taxes on the top earners for the last 8 years and those cuts did not pay for themselves, I am not sure that' a good idea either.

I read this about SS - http://www.cbpp.org/cms/?fa=view&id=64

And would really be interested in your thoughts on the last bullet in that summary.

I'm all for lower taxes! But, without comensurate cuts, they are simply loans our children will have to pay back.

So, what do the Teabaggers propose we cut to equal the taxes that they'd like to see go away?

Suggestions: defense, SSN, Medicare, Medicaid. Those are the biggest line items in our budget. Heck, let's start with that Rx drug plan put in by Bush and the republican congress! That thing cost a fortune!

This is not a thread for debate, we are noting our protests, they should not concern you if you don't like them.

Yes Liberty Watcher we are approaching Wimar status but this is going to get results. Will the politicians pay attention to the Tea Parties and FairTax Rallies? Probably not. The point is, we are getting the word out. To American voters!!! If we can get more voters to start thinking and educating themselves, then I say job accomplished.

And part of that education is kicking them all out of office.

So, ya'll back off and let people post their party info. Go to one of the other threads and spill your guts.

When Bush was in office. Obama is continuation off George Bush. He's just a prettier face on the package and better speaker than Bush. We're looking at the new Wimar Republic folks.

Higher taxes are coming because of the trillions being thrown into the system by the Obama administration. We're buying toxic assets which is at least 900 trillion dollars in bad dervivatives that will never be worth nothing. Also trillions to buy our own treasuries because the rest of the world doesn't want them. We're printing our own money to pay our own debt.

This is craziness people and this we'll leed us all into what happend to Argentina back in 2001 overnight folks. Visit sites like maxkeiser.com, financialcombat.com and theinternationalforecaster.com for finance news you can use to give you all a headsup into what's going on today.

The government is going for broke and we the people will be left holding the bag. Taxes, debters prison and all kinds of other Tyranny thrown onto the people.

they really make me tired, these are protests against government overspending. can you get that across your thick sculls, what's the big deal? liberals protest all the time, nobody bothers them... here's a good article about it:

http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m4d12-The-Tea-Parties--whats-in-the-name

There will be a Tea Party protest at Rosa Parks park in Macon, GA across from City Hall on First and Poplar on April 15th from 12 to 1 PM. 100 free pork sandwiches and sweet teas, first come, first serve!

can anyone explain to me why these events are more than just right wing temper tantrums?

Please explain to me the extreme changes that have taken place in terms of tax rates that suddenly created this anger? Or were these events going on while Bush was in office and were just less publicized?

Join the St.Johns County FairTax group for a FairTax Tea Party on Wed. 4/15 from 5-7p at the Plaza in downtown St. Augustine!

Liberals think they own history and therefore something with a name and purpose like this really gets them because they did not think of it first.

We should lynch any ACORN members who show up...not in a racist way tho ;-)

http://taxdayteaparty.wordpress.com/

April 15, 11am - Town Center: Central Park & Main, Va Beach

Asheville Tea Party. Wed 4-15-09 4:30 pm. City/County Plaza.

April 9, 2009

For Immediate Release:

Fond du Lac TEA Party Preparations in Final Stages
The Fond du Lac TEA Party Rally being planned for 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 15 at Veterans Park, downtown Fond du Lac, is now in the final planning stages. TEA stands for Taxed Enough Already. Being held in honor of the Boston Tea Party, the rally is intended to give concerned citizens a chance to voice their frustration with the high taxes that are being imposed by government officials and the loss of everyday freedoms that accompany intrusive government actions. The rally will include appearances by Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross, patriotic sing-alongs, brief inspirational speeches by freedom-loving citizens, and opportunities to contact government officials with personalized messages. Momentum is building for the TEA Party and citizens from surrounding counties are inquiring and making plans to attend.
All citizens who truly believe that the path of endless spending and debt are not the path we desire as Americans are invited to attend, regardless of political affiliation. Rally attendees are encouraged to bring signs bearing their personal messages and even dress up in Revolutionary costume, if so desired, to enhance the theme of the rally.
Over 1800 TEA Party rallies are being held across the nation on April 15, including a state-wide rally earlier in the day on the steps of the state capitol in Madison. For further information on the Fond du Lac TEA Party, email fdlteaparty@att.net.

Meet us at Annapolis City Dock, Wed April 15 from 12-2

Walker County residents tired of taxes can let their voices be heard at a special rally in LaFayette on tax deadline day.

A Taxed Enough Already (TEA) Party rally will be held at Joe Stock Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 15, at noon, one of many similar rallies to be held around the country.

Some elected officials will attend the event, including state Rep. Jay Neal, R-Chickamauga.

Source: http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=957253&CategoryID=3511&on=1

So who is going to receive the honorary pearl necklace at the Atlanta Tea Party?

“What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take...

...TEA BAGS?” – Thomas Jefferson

BELLEVUE - CITY HALL NORTHWEST PLAZA
Wednesday April 15, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, Bellevue City Hall (Northwest Plaza), 450 - 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue WA

What makes the naysayers think that those of us who are participating in tea parties aren't active in other areas of political activism?

With my boss :) If that doesn't tell the Gov't something I don't know what will :)

tea parties are nice if you like tea or you're 5 years old. politicians are not worried about tea parties.politicians are scum never never never forget that. now if you were carring a BALLOT around that will scare the crap out of them.

heres another way to get some reaction out of D.C.
encourage your family and friends to send messages to YOUR elected offal and let them know you aren't happy. the second thing you do is offer a solution to the problem. and no don't tell them to kill themselves!

WE as AMERICIANS can make a difference if WE stick together with OUR ballots hanging out.

DRIP
don't return incumbent politicians

they don' arrest these days. they use a computer to freeze your accounts. think about it.
hope i didn't ruin your day.

DRIP
don't return incumbent politicians

There will be a tea party here in Salisbury, MD on 4/15 from 4:30 to 6:30 at Downtown Plaza.

Be there or be square.

How are these tea parties going to change one corrupt congressman, one idiot Obama voter, or reduce anyone's taxes by a penny? Wouldn't it be more effective to have 50,000,000 income tax filers refuse to pay their income taxes en masse? A REAL protest, in other words. What's the IRS going to do in this case, jail 50,000,000 people?

better watch out peta combining efforts with the epa might throw the whole lot of ya in jail for polluting the rivers and killing the fishies.ahh second thought if youre gonna do it do it right and bring youre w-2 and have a w-2 burning party .try it youll feel better..not that the message will ever sink into those drones taking up residence in washingtons tiny little pea sized brains but at least it would send a statement.

Yeah--that's it. Pay for tea out of your own pocket & throw it in the harbor as a "symbolic gesture".

Afterwards, go back home with this big bloated feeling of "We sent a message."

The message is, "We don't have a clue as to how to effectively stand up to our government."

Until you people get a clue, grow a spine, & stand toe to toe with the muckity mucks in Washington, you're not going to change anything.

“God forbid we should ever be 20 years without a rebellion.” – Thomas Jefferson

REAL rebellion.

Tax Tea Party Charlotte NC 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: The lawn at City Hall (Old County Courthouse)
600 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

WHEN: April 15th, tax day
WHERE: The vacant lot across the street from the post office on Clinton Ave.
TIME: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

There will be four speakers: Mo Brooks (Madison County Commissioner), Paul Sanford (in the Republican primary run off for Senate Seat in District 7), Sam Givhan (also in the Republican primary run off for Senate Seat in District 7), and Chuck Bailey (Alabama 5th Congressional District Director for FairTax.org.)

Hey neal it looks like the rest of the country is going on with the tea partys against your will. doesnt that just irritate the hell out of you. they are doing this becaue you tryed to demean people who didnt think the way you did. learn from this please

Where were all you tea party people during the twelve years that Rebooblicans controlled the House? Where were all you tea party people when the Rebooblicans had the Executive Branch for six of those years? Oh, I guess as long as they have that "R" next to their name anything they do is just fine with you. You tea party people are screaming your heads off now but you're the same d-bags that are going to turn around and vote Rebooblican in 2010 and 2012 and probably beyond. Do us all a favor, vote Libertarian or stay home.

Have you been Taxed Enough Already? If so, you can participate in one of the “Tea Party” protests scheduled for the Athens area on Tax Day, 15 April. They include:

Watkinsville
11:00 a.m.
Oconee Veterans Park (3500 Hog Mountain Road)

Athens – Eastside
4:45 p.m.
Locos Grill & Pub (1985 Barnett Shoals Road)

Athens – Downtown
5:00 p.m.
UGA Arch (College Square)

Besides the Fair Tax Rally, which I will be attending, there will also be a tea party on tax day, April 15th, from Noon till 3pm at The Landing on the waterfront downtown. Please attend these rallies of you care about what is happening to your country!

I don't recall Neal saying the protests were bunk. I believe he said sending little teabags to congress critters was a waste of time. And he's correct.

4-8 PM. Let's show 'em the Panhandle is ticked!

Tea Party @ The old capital 5-7
Tallahassee FL.

Hey, Boortz -- I remember you saying that the Tea Party rallies were bunk!! While I'm glad you changed your tune, what made you decide to do that?

There will be a Tea Party on the 15th 11am-4pm at the Tulsa Courthouse Plaza in Tulsa, OK.

John Gibson will be broadcasting his Fox News Radio Show LIVE at the rally!

Be at Fountain Square April 15 for the 11:30 party; starts at the Square and then marches to City Hall. We had 5,000 at the March Tea Party, and we'll need a bigger turnout on tax day.

Congress appropriates money. The President merely spends what Congress authorizes.

Don't be a jerk. If you don't want to participate fine. But back off, we are having these protests and NO we are not leaving to find a country that taxes less, we will get rid of the buddies of yours that want to tax us more. You're really starting to wear thin.

To EVERYONE- remember, there will be press. I say this out of aggravation with what I see when the press interviews people. You know the media will use whatever they can get to twist this thing to make us look like a bunch of nuts. Be prepared to speak with good, solid facts and words that are not left to interpretation. Pick a fact or example that isn't a "talking point". Remember, your audience is everyone sitting at home, people who aren't typically engaged, not the people at the tea party. Sound calm, intelligent and informed, not radical.

I'll be in Fayetteville, AR, on the square from 4-7 with Matt T. See below.

Hartford
April 15, noon - 2:00 p.m.
On the north steps of State Capitol, Capitol Avenue


New Haven
April 15, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
At Long Wharf, I-95, Exit 46
For details, send an e-mail, or check out the Facebook page for the New Haven event

Norwich
April 15, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
At the Marina area near the Gazebo
There is plenty of parking in the marina area and across the street in the parking garage.

We the people in Oklahoma City are having a Tea Party. We don’t have any big name celebrities, just average Americans exercising our constitutional right to free assembly before it is gone. Stand up and be counted.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Location: State Capitol, South Steps

Where were all you myrmidons when George Bush was giving Wall Street a trillion dollars while raping the constitution? Oh that's right-"Get a brain! Morans!" Now that Sean Hannity and Neal Boortz might have their tax rate increased by 3%, you can't wait to start dumping tea in the harbor, can you?

Feel free to head to some country where the tax rate is lower-but I don't think you will like what you find...

As a U.S. citizen living abroad, I support the FairTax for purely selfish reasons- why should I worry about making "too much" and suddenly needing to pay U.S. income taxes on it? And why should I need to file U.S. income tax forms (which I've still yet to figure out and am looking for professional help on...) in order to say nothing other than "Yes, I already paid income taxes on this, and so I do not wish to be charged again, thank you"?

Are there any events being held internationally for people in my situation?

City: Chattanooga (Hamilton County)
When: April 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Ross’s Landing (Downtown Chattanooga behind the Aquarium)
Contact: Email Mark West
Other: Chattanooga Tea Party Site
Facebook Group: Chattanooga Tax Day Tea Party Facebook Group

Fred Thompson was only presidential candidate would addressed "fair tax" in its proper context, repeal the "16th amendment", can you imagine what the current congress and Obama would do?

Fresno Ca at the Savemart Center Arena 1-7pm April 15th. We do have a voice, make them hear us.

For those of you who think protests don't do any good, if you were around during the Vietnam War and remember a little incident at Kent State, you might remember the campus sit-ins all accross the US the next day. It did make some things change. The tea parties may not be the answer but it sure beats sitting on your --- and not doing anything.

I would advise you to do the same, my friend. I'll gladly explain the difference since you seem to be confused. The Tea Party concept is based on people reacting to policies they disagree with. ACORN wants to show up to try and shout down the people they disagree with. Do I need to go on or do you get it now?

There are at least three planned for Maine, Portland, Augusta and Bangor. Check http://taxdayteaparty.com/teaparty/maine/ for details.
Regards from Taxationland

I'll be in Columbia!!!

Oh and not all Tea Parties are without solutions, many have been asked if they are just complaining or if they are putting forth solutions and several have said they are actually putting together ideas and things they want to see happen, handing out contact information for their local reps, etc. I believe two of those are San Antonio and Orlando.

Find a FairTax rally or Tea Party with a purpose. DO SOMETHING, don't just sit there and complain about how stupid these are.

APRIL 15
•11am - Begin gathering at TK Niceley's One Horse Saloon
o139 Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-4309
•11:45 – Tea Party demonstration and protest at City Hall
•NOON – Protesters lead FairTax parade to Daytona Beach Post Office
o220 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
•12:15 - 1:15 - FairTax Rally outside Post Office
•1:15 - Parade departs for for Niceley's
•1:30 - 3 - Wrap up party & street signage
o sponsored by TK Niceley's One Horse Saloon, Wing Zone (www.WingZone.com) and FairTax East Volusia (www.FairTax.org).
**other business sponsorships available**

We're having one in Nashville at the Legislative Plaza from 11:00 til 2:00 I believe. Then in the evening, each of the individual counties in the state are going to have their own rallies. That way everyone who wants to join in can participate.

The TN Tea Party website is http://campaigns.gohearsay.com/t/r/l/tlkhtt/xhklytri/y

You can go there and find out more information and even build a profile to blog and keep in contact with your friends who also believe in limited government.

City: Bismarck, ND
When: April 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Federal Building, 220 E. Rosser ————-
City: Dickinson,ND
When: April 15, 5:30pm
Where: The North Dakota National Guard Armory, 46 Museum Dr.

More planned for July 4th.

I have already been hearing how ACORN wants to organize ( that has to be an oxymoron! ) Anti Tea Party demonstrations. Now that would get me off my duff. I'd love to get in some ACORN members faces to ask them why it's okay for Democrats to protest and carry on but any opposing point of view has to be attacked. I think I'll have to make a note on my agenda! I think the Tea Parties are a waste of time in a way,( not focused on solutions) but if people don't start communicating in some form, we are screwed, and deservedly so.

Rutherfordton, NC
5-6 PM
County Courthouse
rutherfordteparty.blogspot.com

Yesterday I attended a meeting with Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Senate finance committee, during his annual tour of Iowa. The context was a young professionals meeting at a local university. I asked, “What is your position on Representative Linder’s FairTax plan?” We learned several things from his answer: Sen. Grassley does not support the FairTax, instead favoring a flat tax. He believes the goal of the FairTax is simplification of the tax code. He stated that a national sales tax would interfere with the states’ tax base. He indicated that the FairTax would merely move tax decision making from the government to the marketplace.

Shortly thereafter another attendee made the observation that for all practical purposes, today’s tax code started out as a flat tax. He asked if there was a way to prevent another flat tax becoming as convoluted as our current code. Sen. Grassley’s immediate answer was “No.” Some detail was added, but it was basically an admission that the current income tax is as good a system as he could envision.

I'm hoping I can make it to the Columbia event.
I suspect there will be an enormous crowd at both the SC and the Jacksonville rally. Let's see how much press they garner.