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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZkvkLmkYVg
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http://www.lookingattheleft.com/2009/09/conservative-woodstock-rocks-the-capital/
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September 12, 2009, Washington, D.C.
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Conservative Woodstock Rocks the Capital Patriotic anti-big-government
taxpayers blast through the million protester mark
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ABC News reports that two million Americans flooded D.C. in what people
in the crowd were calling "a conservative Woodstock" Like the liberal
Woodstock of the '60s, thousands were rumored stranded on freeways. Some walked
in to DC, ditching their cars and busses. I walked with a 5 deep 6 block long
column of protesters from Pennsylvania Avenue who had walked miles from
where they had to leave their busses.
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This event had been promoted as a taxpayer "tea party" but the
crowd's concerns were wide ranging, from outrage at ACORN and Obama's socialist
cadre known as Czars, to Obama's untruthfulness. Protesters also
displayed signs mocking Nancy Pelosi and others for smearing the grassroots
movement as "astroturfers" and as an angry mob.
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I think this gathering should be appreciated as the extremely important
historical event that it is. This is the first great conservative
anti-statist manifestation in American history. The conservative
movement, which developed in the post-WWII, Cold War environment has now fully
matured into the most significant political movement of the 21st century. I
believe that this day could be referred to in the not too distant future as the
day that changed America. This was the day the great silent conservative
majority finally found its voice.
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Many of the attendees were quite meek and timid and were unsure of
exactly what to expect, this being the first time in their lives they'd been
involved in a protest movement. Their fears evaporated early in the day
and I saw people reveling in the camaraderie , the joy and sheer civility
that was exhibited at the entire event. Chants of "Freedom, freedom,
freedom", "No more czars! No more czars!" carried through the air without the
slightest hint of rancor or incivility which is the norm at the leftist
rallies I have photographed over the years.
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The two photos st the top show a tiny fraction of the two million ABC
estimates attended. I saw signs and heard lots of comments comparing this event to
Woodstock. At the time this photo was taken, around 1:00 p.m.,
Pennsylvania Avenue was still jammed completely, and the mall was packed from the
Capitol Building past the Washington Monument
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Protesters came from every state in the union
This man came from San
Antonio, TX. He said that he was really sorry he hadn't brought his
family. He stated that being a black conservative he was afraid to expose his
children to what he expected would be a lot of liberal abuse. He was
thrilled with the tenor of the event and the fact that no liberals were
present to harass him. He spoke about how incredibly intolerant the left
is to black individuals who don't bow to the party line.
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San Diego radio host Mason Weaver said from the podium: "I came here
because I thought you might want to hear a black man speak without a
teleprompter... This government is trying to make a nation of dependent
people. Americans have always been independent people…This is not a Republican
thing it's not a Democrat thing. It's not a black thing or a white thing.
It's an American thing…We the people are telling them ‘No more! We've had
enough!"
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These Ohioans took a day off their rodeo bullriding schedule
They said they'll be back at it tomorrow. Mike Pence (R-Indiana) was one of the
speakers who addressed the crowd:
"After years of fighting runaway government on this hill, you people
look like the cavalry to me..I believe we are on the verge of a great American
awakening."
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Silence is Consent
In the very center of the photo above, you can see Pennsylvania Ave.,
which at this time is totally
blocked with protesters who cannot move forward to the Capitol area.
Sorry, full up.
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There were notable differences though, in the behavior of these
attendees. Although the legend of Woodstock is that there was a friendly atmosphere
of camaraderie, the truth is that most people were there for the drugs, sex
and rock and roll. Today in D.C. there was a true kinship amongst these
people based on shared values and intellectual understanding of what America is
and how its future is imperiled by big radical government.
No one was having sex in the Reflecting Pool let alone the mud, and I saw
no one projectile vomiting on the steps of the Capitol. There were no
warnings to avoid the bad acid which would send you on a trip to the hospital. Not
just a different era, but a different level of civilized behavior and
thought.
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Oh, and by the way, these people didn't leave tons of garbage
behind when they left. Actually they left no trash behind at all.
Much to everyone's surprise (those that don't know better), the
message was one of unity to our government: STOP! YOU WORK FOR US!
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WALNUT - Workers Against Lazy Non-Producers United Together
The conservative answer to ACORN. Didn't have to ask them if they were
receiving any taxpayer money like radical left-wing ACORN. Different DNA!
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I am the mob!
Obama Lied, Capitalism Died
Support Class Envy! Redistribute Wealth
Madam Speaker: Kiss Our Astroturf!
The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Obama Himself!
Compassion is Voluntary, Not Compulsory!
Proud Member of the Angry Mob - And I Vote!
Your wallet... the only place Democrats are willing to drill!
Don't share my wealth - share my work ethic!
Right-wing extremist armed with the constitution!
Who are the commie czars?
Marxism - the opiate of the asses!
Stop Making Profit! - Report all Capitalist Activities to flag@whitehouse.gov
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World's #1 Crypto-Marxist
Endorsed by Fidel Castro:
"The most powerful progressive candidate to the U.S. presidency."
GRANMA, Havana, May
26, 2008 Dictator Castro did indeed endorse Obama! Note that he used the
word progressive to describe Barack? Well that's because the Libs gave the
word liberal such a bad smell by their behavior and policies over the years
that they had to abandon it. They started referring to themselves as
progressives and figured no one would notice the word's communist pedigree. It means
progress on the road to socialism and Castro understands it that way.
Well shazzam Martha, look at that! The president really is a progressive just
like NPR says!!
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Communist!
Nancy Pelosi has accused patriotic tea-party goers of "carrying
swastikas" implying that they are Nazi sympathizers or worse. This event was knee
deep in hammers and sickles and words like "socialist" "communist" and
"Marxist". It continues to fascinate me how the Democrat Party tolerates this
without ever commenting on it. When will the MSM ask the questions about his The
High One's communist buddies and endorsers?
Castro, Chavez, Ortega, and Michael Moore all worship at
the alter of Obama, well at least the communists who endorse him have no
qualms about telling it like it is.
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Sons of Liberty re-enactors
Ever present at Tea Parties are Sons of Liberty re-enactors. The couple
on the left is from Tennessee and the young lady on the right is not but she
joined in the photo. The clothing for the couple was hand stitched by the
lady on the left. And boy do they love America.
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http://fedupusa.org
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http://usataxpayer.org/view.asp?Get=corruptcongress
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http://usataxpayer.org/view.asp?Get=headlines
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