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'''Tax Day Tea Parties''', the earliest manifestation of the '''[[Tea Party Movement]]''' (from an acronym for '''T'''axed '''E'''nough '''A'''lready), were a nationwide, locally organized multi-event that protested the [[generational theft]] of public [[tax]] dollars by the Federal Government on April 15, 2009. In the spirit of the founding fathers [[Boston Tea Party]], the local organizers, Top Conservatives on Twitter, and just ordinary citizens who use various social media sites, created a massive grassroots movement which held protests in all fifty states on April 15th 2009 and another scheduled for the July 4th [[Independence Day Tea Party]].
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The '''Tax Day Tea Party''' occurred on April 15, 2009, as part of a series of nationally coordinated protests that developed into an ongoing [[Tea Party Movement]]. On April 15, 2009, thousands of Tax Day Tea Parties were held in cities across the [[United States]], with the name "Tea Party" as a reference to the [[Boston Tea Party]], and thus sought to evoke images, slogans, and themes from the [[American Revolution]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,509445,00.html Taxpayers Strike Back With 'Tea Parties']. ''[[Special Report with Bret Baier]]''. Published March 16, 2009.</ref><ref name="deseret">[http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705289328,00.html Anti-tax-and-spend group throws "tea party" at Capitol], March 6, 2009, [[Deseret News]]</ref> The acronym T.E.A. represents the phrase "Taxed Enough Already."<ref>{{cite news|publisher=''[[The Politico]]''|title=T.E.A. = Taxed Enough Already|author=Anne Schroeder Mullins|date=April 8, 2009|accessdate=June 17, 2009|url=http://www.politico.com/blogs/anneschroeder/0409/TEA__Taxed_Enough_Already.html}}</ref> Volunteers promoted Tax Day events on [[blogs]], [[Twitter]] and [[Facebook]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/14/tea-party-protestors-gird-possible-backlash/ |title=Tea Party Protesters Gird for Possible Liberal Backlash - Presidential Politics &#124; Political News |publisher=FOXNews.com |date=2009-04-14 |accessdate=2009-04-19}}</ref>
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==History==
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On January 27, radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh criticized the [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]], commenting, "This 'porkulus' bill is designed to repair the Democratic Party's power losses from the 1990s forward, and to cement the party's majority power for decades."<ref>{{cite web|last=Limbaugh |first=Rush |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123318906638926749.html |title=Rush Limbaugh: My Bipartisan Stimulus - WSJ.com |publisher=Online.wsj.com |date=2009-01-29 |accessdate=2009-04-19}}</ref>
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On February 10, a [[Cape Coral]] woman named Mary Rakovich led a small protest outside President Barack Obama's townhall meeting in [[Fort Myers, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news-press.com/article/20090211/OBAMA/90210068 |title=Those outside Harborside in Fort Myers had plenty to see, say |publisher=The News-Press|date=2009-02-11 |accessdate=2009-04-26}}</ref> Then in late March of 2009, faced with the prospect of heavy fines from the city for not having the proper permitting or insurance, Mary Rakovich moved forward with future protests but with the backing of national organization ''[[Freedom Works]]''. Rakovich said ''Freedom Works'' will provide the insurance per the city's rules.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/504707.html?nav=5011 |title=Tea party finds new life, broadens cause |publisher=cape-coral-daily-breeze.com|date=2009-03-31 |accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref>
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The first anti-spending protest, organized by Liberty Belle, occurred in [[Seattle, Washington]] on February 16, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=Derek Erwin|url=http://derekerwin.blogspot.com/2009/04/dozen-ring-liberty-belles-sound-800.html |title=A 'Dozen' Ring Liberty Belle's Sound, 800 Cities Ring-Back |date=2009-02-16 |accessdate=2009-04-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Michelle Malkin |first=Glenn Reynolds |url=http://www.pjtv.com/video/Pajamas_TV/Tea_Party_Protests%3A_Mesa%2C_Seattle%2C_Denver_%28Michelle_Malkin_and_Glenn_Reynolds%29/1406/|title=Tea Party Protests: Mesa, Seattle, Denver  |publisher=PJTV|date=2009-02-16 |accessdate=2009-02-16}}</ref> Another protest was held the following day, held in [[Denver]] on February 17,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedenverchannel.com/politics/18732002/detail.html |title=President Signs Massive Stimulus In Denver |date=2009-03-17 |accessdate=2009-04-02}}</ref> and a protest in [[Mesa, Arizona]] on February 18 brought 500 protesters.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Grado, Sonu Munshi, Hayley Ringle|url=http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/135640/ |title=More than 500 protest Obama's arrival |date=2009-02-18 |accessdate=2009-04-02}}</ref>
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===Shout Heard 'Round the World===
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The Tea Party Movement gained support when on February 19, on live [[Television|TV]], [[CNBC]] reporter [[Rick Santelli]] argued about the bailouts and shouted, "The government is promoting bad behavior."<ref>[http://freedomeden.blogspot.com/2009/02/rick-santelli-tea-party.html Transcript of Rick Santelli's speech], February 19, 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Santelli |first=Rick |url=http://www.cnbc.com/id/29283701|title=Rick Santelli's Shout Heard 'Round the World |publisher=CNBC|date=2009-02-19 |accessdate=2009-02-22}}</ref> Standing in the middle of the [[Chicago Stock Exchange]], Santelli declared that America needed "a new kind of tea party," so that citizens can express their discontent with "the government's support of fiscal irresponsibility".<ref>{{cite web|last=Rubin |first=Jennifer |url=http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/mr-president-turn-back-while-theres-still-time/|title=Mr. President: Turn Back While There’s Still Time |publisher=Pajamas Media|date=2009-02-19 |accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Drudge |first=Matt |url=http://www.streetinsider.com/Insiders+Blog/Rick+Santelli+-+The+Rant+Heard+Round+the+World/4419854.html|title=Rick Santelli - The Rant Heard 'Round the World' |publisher=streetinsider.com|date=2009-02-19 |accessdate=2009-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Roesgen |first=Andy |url=http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/TeaParty|title=Protestors Gather for Self-Styled Tea Party |publisher=myfoxchicago.com|date=2009-02-27 |accessdate=2009-02-27}}</ref> With the help of ''[[DontGo]]'', ''[[Top Conservatives on Twitter]]'' (TCOT), ''[[Smart Girl Politics]]'' (SGP), ''The American Spectator'', ''Americans for Tax Reform'', ''Freedom Works'', and ''The Heartland Institute'', the Chicago Tea Parties were scheduled to happen nationwide on February 27, 2009.<ref>[http://www.dontgomovement.com/blog/2009/02/23/the-chicago-tea-party-is-on/ The Chicago Tea Party is on!], February 23, 2009</ref>
  
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The largest Tea Party held to date was the Dallas Tea Party, held July 4, 2009 at Southfork Ranch in Plano, Texas, which drew 37,000 attendees.<ref>[http://dallasteaparty.org/2009/07/americas-tea-party-official-press-release/ America's Tea Party Official Press Release, July 6, 2009.]</ref>
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===February 27th Tea Parties===
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Americans across the country gathered in 50 cities to protest the newly-passed Stimulus Bill of 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcotreport.com/Talking_Points.htm|title=Talking Points and Theme for the Nationwide Chicago Tea Party |publisher=TCOTReport.com|date=2009-02-24 |accessdate=2009-02-24}}</ref> Over 30,000 people made it to this event.<ref>{{cite web|last=Christoph |first=Teri |url=http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/video/video/show?id=2488056%3AVideo%3A24070&|title=SGP.TeaParty |publisher=Smart Girl Politics|date=2009-02-27 |accessdate=2009-03-03}}</ref> Many at the event were upset over the economic stimulus packages and bailouts for [[Wall Street]] pushed through by both [[George W. Bush|President Bush]] and President Obama's administrations.<ref>[http://www.raleigh3.com/default.asp?sdetail=1849&sc=2724 Raleigh Holds 'Tea Party' To Protest Government], ''Raleigh Telegram'', March 25, 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Roesgen |first=Andy |url=http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/TeaParty|title=Protestors Gather for Self-Styled Tea Party |publisher=myfoxchicago.com|date=2009-02-27 |accessdate=2009-02-27}}</ref>
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''"The Tea Party protests, in their current form, began in early 2009 when [[Rick Santelli]], the On Air Editor for CNBC, set out on a rant to expose the bankrupt liberal agenda of the [[White House]] Administration and [[Congress]]. Specifically, the flawed “Stimulus Bill” and pork filled budget."''
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! Location !! Sponsors<ref>[http://www.pjtv.com/?cmd=page&page-id=68 Schedule of American Tea party Protests (with Sponsors)], February 27, 2009</ref> !! Details
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| [[Atlanta, Georgia]] || TCOT, SGP, Don'tGo || A reported 300 to 400 protesters gathered outside the Georgia Capitol in protest of a $787 billion recovery bill.<ref name="georgia">{{cite web|url=http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/02/27/budget-debate-launches-new-tea-party/ |title=Budget debate launches new tea party |date=2009-02-27 |accessdate=2009-02-27}}</ref><ref>[http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/71521/ Tea Party from Atlanta], February 17, 2009</ref>
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| [[Chicago, Illinois]] || Don'tGo<ref>[http://www.dontgomovement.com/blog/2009/02/19/chicago-tea-party/ Don'tGo Movement: Pledge to Have a Representation at Chicago Tea Party], February 19, 2009</ref> || Approximately 300 people braved the 25 degree cold and wind in Chicago.<ref name="illinios">{{cite web|url=http://www.foundingbloggers.com/wordpress/2009/02/breaking-chicago-tea-party-pictures/ |title=BREAKING - Chicago Tea Party (Pictures) UPDATED Now With Video! |accessdate=2009-02-27}}</ref><ref>[http://www.dontgomovement.com/blog/2009/02/27/the-birth-of-a-new-revolution/ The Birth of a New Revolution], February 27, 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Roesgen |first=Andy |url=http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/TeaParty|title=Protestors Gather for Self-Styled Tea Party |publisher=myfoxchicago.com|date=2009-02-27 |accessdate=2009-02-27}}</ref>
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| [[Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas]] || Americans for Prosperity,<ref>[http://www.redcounty.com/texas/2009/02/the-tea-parties-were-successfu/ The Tea Parties were successful - here's the proof], February 23, 2009</ref> TCOT, SGP, Don'tGo, Dallas County Young Republicans || A "Texas-sized Tea Party" of 300 or more Texans met in Fort Worth, protesting big government and taxes.<ref name="fortworth">{{cite web|url=http://txtcot.ning.com/video/tea-party-09-made-the-world |title=Tea Party '09 made the world news |date=2009-02-27 |accessdate=2009-03-19}}</ref> One sponsor, TCOT, collected over 800 signatures during the event.<ref>[http://txtcot.ning.com/profiles/blogs/tea-party-09 Tea Party '09], February 28, 2009</ref>
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| [[Denver, Colorado]] || TCOT, SGP, Don'tGo || At the East Capitol Steps, 100 "[[Atlas Shrugged]]" fans braved cold temperatures for a "Nationwide Chicago Tea Party" to protest the Obama Administration's bailout plan.<ref name="dcolorado1">[http://coloradoindependent.com/23026/ayn-rand-stars-at-denver-stimulus-tea-party-protest Ayn Rand stars at Denver stimulus ‘tea party’ protest], February 28, 2009, [[Colorado Independent]]</ref><ref name="dcolorado2">[http://colorado.newsplatoon.com/2009/02/24/denver-tea-party/ Denver Tea Party], February 24, 2009, [[colorado]]</ref>
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| [[Houston, Texas]] || TBD || Large groups, not entirely made up of Republicans, tried to create a modern day version of the Boston Tea Party.<ref>[http://houstontps.org/?page_id=163 Houston Tea Party Society, In the News, Audio, Video], February 27, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.khou.com/video/topstories-index.html?nvid=352345&shu=1 Houston's Tax Day tea party], February 27, 2009</ref>
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| [[Washington, D.C.]] || Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, Young Conservatives Coalition, The Heartland Institute || The American Tea Party made some noise outside the White House.<ref name="dc_examiner">[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/New-American-Tea-Party-40442172.html DC Tea Party thrown at the White House], [[The Washington Examiner|Washington Examiner]] February 27, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.freedomworks.org/petition/iamwithrick/index.html 2009 Taxpayer Tea party], February 28, 2009</ref> Several hundred taxpayers showed up at the DC Tea Party protest in Lafayette Park,<ref name="michellemalkin">[http://michellemalkin.com/2009/02/27/scenes-from-the-tea-party/ Scenes from the D.C. Tea Party], February 27, 2009, [[Michelle Malkin]]</ref><ref name="dcfreedomworks">[http://www.freedomworks.org/blog/bstein80/video-from-the-dc-tea-party Video from the DC Tea Party], February 28, 2009, [[Freedom Works]]</ref> including "[[Joe the Plumber]]".<ref name="hotair">[http://hotair.com/archives/2009/02/27/joe-the-plumber-at-dc-tea-party-no-one-on-the-hill-gives-a-rip-about-you/ Joe the Plumber at D.C. Tea Party: No one on the Hill gives a rip about you], February 27, 2009, [[Hot Air]]</ref>
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===Tax Day Tea Parties===
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Success from the Chicago Tea Parties on February 27, as part of a concerted nationwide effort, led to the [[Tax Day]] Tea Party rallies held on April 15, 2009. Following the Chicago Tea Party protests, a group called ''Americans for Prosperity'' of [[North Carolina]] began implementing plans for a "Tax Day" Tea Party rally in Raleigh on the tax filing deadline.<ref>[http://www.raleigh3.com/default.asp?sdetail=1849&sc=2724 Raleigh Holds 'Tea Party' To Protest Government], ''Raleigh Telegram'', March 25, 2009</ref> Leading up to the Tax Day Tea Parties, the events were organized and promoted by volunteers, activists, and [[Political action committee]]s across the [[United States]].<ref>http://www.freedomworks.org/press-releases/freedomworks-co-sponsoring-taxpayer-tea-parties-ac</ref> By taking advantage of online viral [[marketing]] to get the word out,<ref name="investorsnews">[http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=470054&Ntt=tea+party 'Tea Party' Protests In 35 Cities], March 2, 2009</ref> the speed and scope with which the Tax Day Tea Party protests were organized can be attributed to the use of [[Twitter]] [[Micro-blogging|tweet]] feeds,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tcotreport.com/ |title=#TCOT Report |publisher=Top Conservatives on Twitter (#TCOT) |date= |accessdate=2009-04-15}}</ref> on [[blogs]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Ambinder |first=Marc |url=http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/02/tea_parties_pajamas_and_mediaevent_symbiotics.php |title=Tea Parties, Pajamas, and Media/Event Symbiotics |publisher=The Atlantic |date=2009-02-25 |accessdate=2009-02-25}}</ref> and the [[social networking]] [[website]] [[Facebook]].<ref name="facebook">[http://michellemalkin.com/2009/03/04/going-galt-and-the-next-tea-party-wave/ “Going Galt” and the next Tea Party wave], March 4, 2009, [[Michelle Malkin]]</ref>
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===Commemorations===
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President Obama is seen to have responded to the tea parties with requested budget cuts of $100 million on April 20, 2009.<ref name="rushlimbaugh">[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_042109/content/01125107.guest.html Obama Responded to Tea Parties with $100 Million in "Budget Cuts"], April 21, 2009, [[Rush Limbaugh]]</ref> Rush Limbaugh contended, "I'm sure they've got internal polling data that shows these tea parties are successful and these tea parties are a problem. So they're responding to the tea parties here. That's all this is." According to a [[Rasmussen Reports]] national telephone survey on April 20, 2009, the poll found that fifty-one percent (51%) of Americans had a favorable view of the tea parties held nationwide, including 32% who said their view of the events were "Very favorable." Thirty-three percent (33%) held an unfavorable opinion of the tea parties. Fifteen percent (15%) were not sure.<ref name="rasmussenreports">[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics2/51_view_tea_parties_favorably_political_class_strongly_disagrees 51% View Tea Parties Favorably, Political Class Strongly Disagrees], April 20, 2009, [[Rasmussen Reports]]</ref>
  
 
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In a related form of protest, a group calling itself "Tea Party Nation" is planning a general strike of [[conservative]] individuals, to take place July 30, 2009. They make specific reference to [[John Galt]], the chief [[Literary type#Anti-villain|anti-villain]] of [[Ayn Rand]]'s [[novel]], ''[[Atlas Shrugged]].''<ref name=tpn>[http://teapartynation.com/ Tea Party Nation] official site.</ref><ref name=welshman>Martin AG, "Conservatives to 'Go Galt' on July 30; Protest Intensifies," ''Columbia Conservative Examiner'', June 30, 2009. <http://www.examiner.com/x-3704-Columbia-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Conservatives-to-go-Galt-on-July-30-protest-infensifies></ref>
 
In a related form of protest, a group calling itself "Tea Party Nation" is planning a general strike of [[conservative]] individuals, to take place July 30, 2009. They make specific reference to [[John Galt]], the chief [[Literary type#Anti-villain|anti-villain]] of [[Ayn Rand]]'s [[novel]], ''[[Atlas Shrugged]].''<ref name=tpn>[http://teapartynation.com/ Tea Party Nation] official site.</ref><ref name=welshman>Martin AG, "Conservatives to 'Go Galt' on July 30; Protest Intensifies," ''Columbia Conservative Examiner'', June 30, 2009. <http://www.examiner.com/x-3704-Columbia-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Conservatives-to-go-Galt-on-July-30-protest-infensifies></ref>
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The largest Tea Party held to date was the Dallas Tea Party, held July 4, 2009 at Southfork Ranch in Plano, Texas, which drew 37,000 attendees.<ref>[http://dallasteaparty.org/2009/07/americas-tea-party-official-press-release/ America's Tea Party Official Press Release, July 6, 2009.]</ref>
  
 
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Revision as of 02:07, October 6, 2009

Tax Day Tea Party

The Tax Day Tea Party occurred on April 15, 2009, as part of a series of nationally coordinated protests that developed into an ongoing Tea Party Movement. On April 15, 2009, thousands of Tax Day Tea Parties were held in cities across the United States, with the name "Tea Party" as a reference to the Boston Tea Party, and thus sought to evoke images, slogans, and themes from the American Revolution.[1][2] The acronym T.E.A. represents the phrase "Taxed Enough Already."[3] Volunteers promoted Tax Day events on blogs, Twitter and Facebook.[4]

History

On January 27, radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh criticized the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, commenting, "This 'porkulus' bill is designed to repair the Democratic Party's power losses from the 1990s forward, and to cement the party's majority power for decades."[5]

On February 10, a Cape Coral woman named Mary Rakovich led a small protest outside President Barack Obama's townhall meeting in Fort Myers, Florida.[6] Then in late March of 2009, faced with the prospect of heavy fines from the city for not having the proper permitting or insurance, Mary Rakovich moved forward with future protests but with the backing of national organization Freedom Works. Rakovich said Freedom Works will provide the insurance per the city's rules.[7]

The first anti-spending protest, organized by Liberty Belle, occurred in Seattle, Washington on February 16, 2009.[8][9] Another protest was held the following day, held in Denver on February 17,[10] and a protest in Mesa, Arizona on February 18 brought 500 protesters.[11]

Shout Heard 'Round the World

The Tea Party Movement gained support when on February 19, on live TV, CNBC reporter Rick Santelli argued about the bailouts and shouted, "The government is promoting bad behavior."[12][13] Standing in the middle of the Chicago Stock Exchange, Santelli declared that America needed "a new kind of tea party," so that citizens can express their discontent with "the government's support of fiscal irresponsibility".[14][15][16] With the help of DontGo, Top Conservatives on Twitter (TCOT), Smart Girl Politics (SGP), The American Spectator, Americans for Tax Reform, Freedom Works, and The Heartland Institute, the Chicago Tea Parties were scheduled to happen nationwide on February 27, 2009.[17]

February 27th Tea Parties

Americans across the country gathered in 50 cities to protest the newly-passed Stimulus Bill of 2009.[18] Over 30,000 people made it to this event.[19] Many at the event were upset over the economic stimulus packages and bailouts for Wall Street pushed through by both President Bush and President Obama's administrations.[20][21]

Location Sponsors[22] Details
Atlanta, Georgia TCOT, SGP, Don'tGo A reported 300 to 400 protesters gathered outside the Georgia Capitol in protest of a $787 billion recovery bill.[23][24]
Chicago, Illinois Don'tGo[25] Approximately 300 people braved the 25 degree cold and wind in Chicago.[26][27][28]
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Americans for Prosperity,[29] TCOT, SGP, Don'tGo, Dallas County Young Republicans A "Texas-sized Tea Party" of 300 or more Texans met in Fort Worth, protesting big government and taxes.[30] One sponsor, TCOT, collected over 800 signatures during the event.[31]
Denver, Colorado TCOT, SGP, Don'tGo At the East Capitol Steps, 100 "Atlas Shrugged" fans braved cold temperatures for a "Nationwide Chicago Tea Party" to protest the Obama Administration's bailout plan.[32][33]
Houston, Texas TBD Large groups, not entirely made up of Republicans, tried to create a modern day version of the Boston Tea Party.[34][35]
Washington, D.C. Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, Young Conservatives Coalition, The Heartland Institute The American Tea Party made some noise outside the White House.[36][37] Several hundred taxpayers showed up at the DC Tea Party protest in Lafayette Park,[38][39] including "Joe the Plumber".[40]

Tax Day Tea Parties

Success from the Chicago Tea Parties on February 27, as part of a concerted nationwide effort, led to the Tax Day Tea Party rallies held on April 15, 2009. Following the Chicago Tea Party protests, a group called Americans for Prosperity of North Carolina began implementing plans for a "Tax Day" Tea Party rally in Raleigh on the tax filing deadline.[41] Leading up to the Tax Day Tea Parties, the events were organized and promoted by volunteers, activists, and Political action committees across the United States.[42] By taking advantage of online viral marketing to get the word out,[43] the speed and scope with which the Tax Day Tea Party protests were organized can be attributed to the use of Twitter tweet feeds,[44] on blogs,[45] and the social networking website Facebook.[46]

Commemorations

President Obama is seen to have responded to the tea parties with requested budget cuts of $100 million on April 20, 2009.[47] Rush Limbaugh contended, "I'm sure they've got internal polling data that shows these tea parties are successful and these tea parties are a problem. So they're responding to the tea parties here. That's all this is." According to a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey on April 20, 2009, the poll found that fifty-one percent (51%) of Americans had a favorable view of the tea parties held nationwide, including 32% who said their view of the events were "Very favorable." Thirty-three percent (33%) held an unfavorable opinion of the tea parties. Fifteen percent (15%) were not sure.[48]

Mainstream Media

The broadcast networks evening newscasts on April 15, 2009 provided limited coverage of the Tea Party rallies across the nation with time for the views of participants, but they tried to discredit the protests as a front for "corporate interests" or a "fistful of rightward leaning Web sites" -- a concern for motives and hidden agendas the same programs lacked when championing the 2006 pro-illegal immigrant marches. [49] CNN and MSNBC anchors went as far as to make sexual innuendos about the tea parties by using the word "teabagging" in a questionable context.

Neil Cavuto commented on the Tea Parties:

“ Taxed, but not spent.

Not by a long shot.

Here's the deal: Let's stick with the deal.

The rallies. The protests. Apparently what happens at a tea party doesn't end at that party.

Word now, these guys who fumed, are now...on fire.

And far from cooling off, indications now they're just heating up.

Philadelphia this weekend.

A huge new push for a proposition in California this week.

And that's just for starters.

The rage dismissed as a Republican rant by much of the media this week... Barreling on by a lot more than just Republicans these next few weeks, and months -- and to hear their most rabid supporters tell it, years if need be.

Supporters who are rich, and not so rich, and not at all rich. They're Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals. Average folks. Ticked-off folks.

Folks Washington might dismiss as kooks... but would be kooky even thinking that.

Because remember this.

Populist rages start like this.

Always have. Always will.

It's the stuff of history.

And as you'll soon see, about to make history.

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Liberal Infiltrators

ACORN, Huffington Post and other Barack Obama supporters criticized the tax day tea parties, calling them a 'gripe fest by bunch of conservatives'. [50]

Links To Events

2009 Tea Parties

A Google mashup project lists tax day tea parties. [51]

Planned Events

The American Family Association has established a clearing house of Independence Day TEA Party events.[52] In addition, a group seeking repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has built a "National TEA Party Hub" to remind people where Independence Day TEA Parties will be held, and how to contact their organizers.[53]

In a related form of protest, a group calling itself "Tea Party Nation" is planning a general strike of conservative individuals, to take place July 30, 2009. They make specific reference to John Galt, the chief anti-villain of Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged.[54][55]

The largest Tea Party held to date was the Dallas Tea Party, held July 4, 2009 at Southfork Ranch in Plano, Texas, which drew 37,000 attendees.[56]

External Links

References

  1. ↑ Taxpayers Strike Back With 'Tea Parties'. Special Report with Bret Baier. Published March 16, 2009.
  2. ↑ Anti-tax-and-spend group throws "tea party" at Capitol, March 6, 2009, Deseret News
  3. ↑ Anne Schroeder Mullins. "T.E.A. = Taxed Enough Already", The Politico, April 8, 2009. Retrieved on June 17, 2009. 
  4. ↑ Tea Party Protesters Gird for Possible Liberal Backlash - Presidential Politics | Political News. FOXNews.com (2009-04-14). Retrieved on 2009-04-19.
  5. ↑ Limbaugh, Rush (2009-01-29). Rush Limbaugh: My Bipartisan Stimulus - WSJ.com. Online.wsj.com. Retrieved on 2009-04-19.
  6. ↑ Those outside Harborside in Fort Myers had plenty to see, say. The News-Press (2009-02-11). Retrieved on 2009-04-26.
  7. ↑ Tea party finds new life, broadens cause. cape-coral-daily-breeze.com (2009-03-31). Retrieved on 2009-03-31.
  8. ↑ Derek Erwin (2009-02-16). A 'Dozen' Ring Liberty Belle's Sound, 800 Cities Ring-Back. Retrieved on 2009-04-18.
  9. ↑ Michelle Malkin, Glenn Reynolds (2009-02-16). Tea Party Protests: Mesa, Seattle, Denver. PJTV. Retrieved on 2009-02-16.
  10. ↑ President Signs Massive Stimulus In Denver (2009-03-17). Retrieved on 2009-04-02.
  11. ↑ Gary Grado, Sonu Munshi, Hayley Ringle (2009-02-18). More than 500 protest Obama's arrival. Retrieved on 2009-04-02.
  12. ↑ Transcript of Rick Santelli's speech, February 19, 2009
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