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 Stan and I decided to take the R5 into Philadelphia today to see what these Tea Parties were all about. Neither one of us had ever attended a political/protest rally and since we are both conservative patriots, this seemed as good of time as any to give it a try. It was cold, windy and rainy but that didn't keep the patriots from showing up in droves. The commitment and concern of the protestors for our country was amply demonstrated.
Love Park was an amazing scene of people huddled under brightly colored umbrellas that poked and poured rain on each other. There were several enthusiastic speakers sending the clarion call loud and clear for more responsible leadership in Washington, declaring that we are fed up and not going to take it anymore…well, good luck with that one!. The main message was that conservative values and principles are alive and well despite the seemingly overwhelming evidence in Washington and on the nightly news that suggest otherwise.
There were several speakers. Organizer Diana Reimer, head of the Philadelphia Tax Day Tea Party went first explaining that the protestors have a simple demand, "repeal the pork, cut taxes".
Next up was financial author Paul Karcher, who got a roaring cheer from the drenched crowd when he shouted, "I guess I'm someone who could be called a clinger. I cling to my guns and my religion!"
There were all sorts of signs bearing messages that told the world how the grass roots movement is standing up against big government expansion, out of control spending, higher taxes. There were some very creative expressions of concern about the direction in which the country is headed.
We stayed huddled under our umbrella until it was almost over. But we left before the parading of the colors down the same streets the liberty loving Founding Fathers traveled. They must have felt an enormous sense of pride and love for America after the formulation and signing of the documents that gave us the freedom and privilege of peaceful assembly that we witnessed in Philadelphia today.
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