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April 15th, Tax Day Article:
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"A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH"
Gail Welborn
Seattle Conservative Examiner
OVER 300 Tea party protestors came and went in the six hour Mount Vernon, WA rally that coincided with Tea Party rallies nationwide, to protest government's tax and spend policies, April 15, 2010. This event, like the March rally, was held in front of K-Mart, with Joni Dear, a politically motivated low-income advocate, organizing the event. She wore a pin that read, "To disagree is not racism."
Joni said she saw many new faces and handled multiple information requests about how to become involved. Besides directing people to sign tax petitions, she handed out pamphlets and other networking information. She calls protestors "trans-partisans" and described them as "bound together by the constitution and principles of our founding documents."
An onlooker said, "Joni has a passion for this and I think she's standing in for those who can't."
The loosely organized, groundswell movement began one year ago as a scattered, nationwide grass-roots protest movement. Because the groups were small in number, and many held tea bags in symbolic protest reminiscent of the original Boston Tea Party, politicians and mainstream media coined the term, "tea baggers" when they spoke about the protestors.
One year later, the Tea Party movement is still a grass-roots movement, but it no longer represents a small number. There are more than 5,000 groups' nationwide who number in the millions, although no one knows the exact count because of their loose organization.
However, CBS News, on U.S. and World online, quoted Bob Schieffer, moderator of "Face the Nation" on "The Early Show," Thursday, April 15, as saying the Tea Party movement has grown into a "force to be reckoned with." http://cbs13.com/national/tea.party.patriots.2.1634933.html
He may be right based on the protestors I talked with. They are a group of concerned citizens who banded together out of fear for themselves and their children's and grandchildren's futures. They fear they aren't being heard by any elected official. That's why they gather in protest, kind of like the television ad that asks, "Can you hear me now?" These are some of the comments I heard.
Rose Dorn, Mount Vernon said she's attended every Tea Party rally this past year. Her concern began when her brother asked if she wanted to know the truth. She became informed and learned she had reason to be concerned. She said, "I hope enough people wake up to make a difference. I pray it's not too late."
"We're fed up with government taking non-constitutional liberties," said, Hugh and Gina from Mount Vernon. They consider themselves Republicans with a conservative viewpoint.
"When I feel I have a problem, I have to get involved," said Erin Kaplan, a young mother with a "Kick em out in 2010" sign around her neck. She stood behind her three children, Rohannah, age 3, Tia age, 7, and Catalina, age 5. Kaplan is chairman of Skagit County's Young Republicans (SCYR) and she and her husband attend state conventions to "Make change from within."
"Our [nation's] foundation was based on godly principles and godly men," said Betty Adams. Her and her husband Mike drove from Marysville to attend. She said, "I wanted to be part of a positive influence, one with a respectful attitude and visible agenda."
Frances Peterson said, "Our friends are more aware of issues that affect all our futures, because of our own awareness, and we all plan to be informed voters in 2010 and 2012."
Jennifer Olson, Camano Island said, "I became politically awakened by talk radio. Before that I was apolitical."
Her seventeen-year-old son, Shawn stood beside her and said, "I came to defend my rights granted by the constitution and to uphold the principles of our founding fathers. I'm just being an American."
Don Skinner, from Lyman, out of work for over a year said, "I disagree with politics in D.C. and pray my voice is being heard. I need a job!"
Bob Ulbricht, Stanwood, said, "I'm a Patriot, who's served in the military."
Linda Browneis rearranged work and school hours to attend, "because it's important."
Jim Cameron, CWC Charters, said, "I'm tired of intrusive government usurping my rights. Politicians represent themselves or they represent their puppet masters—they don't represent me."
Joni scheduled a candidate form, June 18, 2010 at Burlington-Edison High School. She asked all Senate, House and Incumbents to attend. Joni wonders if any of them are going to be too busy. Check Joni's website for additional information: http://www.mvteaparty.com/
I think everyday people are upset, what do you think?
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-43138-Seattle-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d15-A-FORCE-TO-BE-RECKONED-WITH
THANK YOU GAIL!
You can also go to
http://www.goskagit.com/home/
http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/ticked_off_about_taxes_waste_tea_party_is_thursday/
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Gail Welborn
Seattle Conservative Examiner
OVER 300 Tea party protestors came and went in the six hour Mount Vernon, WA rally that coincided with Tea Party rallies nationwide, to protest government's tax and spend policies, April 15, 2010. This event, like the March rally, was held in front of K-Mart, with Joni Dear, a politically motivated low-income advocate, organizing the event. She wore a pin that read, "To disagree is not racism."
Joni said she saw many new faces and handled multiple information requests about how to become involved. Besides directing people to sign tax petitions, she handed out pamphlets and other networking information. She calls protestors "trans-partisans" and described them as "bound together by the constitution and principles of our founding documents."
An onlooker said, "Joni has a passion for this and I think she's standing in for those who can't."
The loosely organized, groundswell movement began one year ago as a scattered, nationwide grass-roots protest movement. Because the groups were small in number, and many held tea bags in symbolic protest reminiscent of the original Boston Tea Party, politicians and mainstream media coined the term, "tea baggers" when they spoke about the protestors.
One year later, the Tea Party movement is still a grass-roots movement, but it no longer represents a small number. There are more than 5,000 groups' nationwide who number in the millions, although no one knows the exact count because of their loose organization.
However, CBS News, on U.S. and World online, quoted Bob Schieffer, moderator of "Face the Nation" on "The Early Show," Thursday, April 15, as saying the Tea Party movement has grown into a "force to be reckoned with." http://cbs13.com/national/tea.party.patriots.2.1634933.html
He may be right based on the protestors I talked with. They are a group of concerned citizens who banded together out of fear for themselves and their children's and grandchildren's futures. They fear they aren't being heard by any elected official. That's why they gather in protest, kind of like the television ad that asks, "Can you hear me now?" These are some of the comments I heard.
Rose Dorn, Mount Vernon said she's attended every Tea Party rally this past year. Her concern began when her brother asked if she wanted to know the truth. She became informed and learned she had reason to be concerned. She said, "I hope enough people wake up to make a difference. I pray it's not too late."
"We're fed up with government taking non-constitutional liberties," said, Hugh and Gina from Mount Vernon. They consider themselves Republicans with a conservative viewpoint.
"When I feel I have a problem, I have to get involved," said Erin Kaplan, a young mother with a "Kick em out in 2010" sign around her neck. She stood behind her three children, Rohannah, age 3, Tia age, 7, and Catalina, age 5. Kaplan is chairman of Skagit County's Young Republicans (SCYR) and she and her husband attend state conventions to "Make change from within."
"Our [nation's] foundation was based on godly principles and godly men," said Betty Adams. Her and her husband Mike drove from Marysville to attend. She said, "I wanted to be part of a positive influence, one with a respectful attitude and visible agenda."
Frances Peterson said, "Our friends are more aware of issues that affect all our futures, because of our own awareness, and we all plan to be informed voters in 2010 and 2012."
Jennifer Olson, Camano Island said, "I became politically awakened by talk radio. Before that I was apolitical."
Her seventeen-year-old son, Shawn stood beside her and said, "I came to defend my rights granted by the constitution and to uphold the principles of our founding fathers. I'm just being an American."
Don Skinner, from Lyman, out of work for over a year said, "I disagree with politics in D.C. and pray my voice is being heard. I need a job!"
Bob Ulbricht, Stanwood, said, "I'm a Patriot, who's served in the military."
Linda Browneis rearranged work and school hours to attend, "because it's important."
Jim Cameron, CWC Charters, said, "I'm tired of intrusive government usurping my rights. Politicians represent themselves or they represent their puppet masters—they don't represent me."
Joni scheduled a candidate form, June 18, 2010 at Burlington-Edison High School. She asked all Senate, House and Incumbents to attend. Joni wonders if any of them are going to be too busy. Check Joni's website for additional information: http://www.mvteaparty.com/
I think everyday people are upset, what do you think?
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-43138-Seattle-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d15-A-FORCE-TO-BE-RECKONED-WITH
THANK YOU GAIL!
You can also go to
http://www.goskagit.com/home/
http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/ticked_off_about_taxes_waste_tea_party_is_thursday/
Read the story and comment!
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