13 to 16 thousand Tea Partiers rally in the belly of the beast

[CommonCents]

Police estimate that 13,000-16,000 Tea Party patriots showed up in Boston today to listen to Sarah Palin's speech and rally against government spending.

This my friends is an example of people who want to be a part of the solution, rather than the problem.

[Hawkeye2j]

Police estimate that 13,000-16,000 Tea Party patriots showed up in Boston today to listen to Sarah Palin's speech and rally against government spending.

This my friends is an example of people who want to be a part of the solution, rather than the problem.
Funny, the reports in Boston say there were about 5000. Are you listening to FOX again?

[GetAClue]

Funny, the reports in Boston say there were about 5000. Are you listening to FOX again?
Are you listening to MSNBC?

[CosmicRocker]

partisianship has gotten so bad you can't even get a decent estimate of crowd size.

5000, or 15-20,000 is a big difference on a wednesday afternoon, even for a metro area like Boston.

5000? - ez to do

15,-20k? -that's a LOT for a weekday.

[Hawkeye2j]

Are you listening to MSNBC?

Is this what their 'change' is all about?" Palin asked a sun-splashed crowd of roughly 5,000 gathered just a mile from the site of the original Tea Party from which the movement got its name. "I want to tell them, nah, we'll keep clinging to our Constitution and our guns and religion — and you can keep the change."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100414/ap_on_re_us/us_tea_party

[bairdi]

I estimate that 3 times the amount that showed up today will show up for the Boston Red Sox's home opener next Tuesday. So what exactly is that an example of?

[CommonCents]

Funny, the reports in Boston say there were about 5000. Are you listening to FOX again?

The crowd estimate came from local radio talk show host Ken Pittman, who said that's the estimate he was given by Boston Police. Could he be lying? It's certainly possible, but I doubt it.

[MintJulep]

Most tea-partiers work weekdays, unlike welfare queens.

[bairdi]

Most tea-partiers work weekdays, unlike welfare queens.
Are you saying that the crowd was most likely made up of welfare queens? :lmao2:

[Hawkeye2j]

I estimate that 3 times the amount that showed up today will show up for the Boston Red Sox's home opener next Tuesday. So what exactly is that an example of?
I agree with the sentiment, but the Sox already had their home opener.

[MintJulep]

No, I'm saying there would be plenty more if it wasn't a weekday.

Even more in spirit.

[bairdi]

No, I'm saying there would be plenty more if it wasn't a weekday.

Even more in spirit.
Dream on.....

[Hawkeye2j]

The crowd estimate came from local radio talk show host Ken Pittman, who said that's the estimate he was given by Boston Police. Could he be lying? It's certainly possible, but I doubt it.
Boston Police estimates were 8000. Wow a lying Conservative talk show host. What a surprise.

[Kanadesaga]

Boston Police estimates were 8000. Wow a lying Conservative talk show host. What a surprise.

I heard 5000

[John Galt]

I heard 5000
I heard there were more anti tea partiers, than tea partiers.

I also heard that Palin's microphone wasn't working.

The organizers finally got something right.

[CommonCents]

Boston Police estimates were 8000. Wow a lying Conservative talk show host. What a surprise.

Source please?

[Hawkeye2j]

Source please?
My source was WBZ Radio 1030 Boston. It was on their news show. And before you say anything they lean Republican.

[CommonCents]

My source was WBZ Radio 1030 Boston. It was on their news show. And before you say anything they lean Republican.

Do you live in Boston?

Either way, I'll not dispute you on this. I expect conservatives to over estimate the crowd, just as I expect liberals to under estimate it. I just read a story that was published within the hour that said there were no more than a few thousand there, so I expect your number is probably close to being the truth.

[Hawkeye2j]

Do you live in Boston?

Either way, I'll not dispute you on this. I expect conservatives to over estimate the crowd, just as I expect liberals to under estimate it. I just read a story that was published within the hour that said there were no more than a few thousand there, so I expect your number is probably close to being the truth.
I live 20 miles South of Boston

[CommonCents]

I live 20 miles South of Boston

Better you than me brother.

[Hawkeye2j]

Better you than me brother.
I wouldn't live any place else.

[CommonCents]

I wouldn't live any place else.

That's a beautiful part of the country, with a rich heritage and so much historical value. It's too bad progressives have taken it over and are going to destroy it.

I also grew up in a very beautiful town where American history is around every corner. Unfortunately, it too was taken over by anti-American progressives.

[mwillman]

That's a beautiful part of the country, with a rich heritage and so much historical value. It's too bad progressives have taken it over and are going to destroy it.

I also grew up in a very beautiful town where American history is around every corner. Unfortunately, it too was taken over by anti-American progressives.

If all the towns you lived in were full of anti-american progressives then it sounds to me like you have who is anti-american backwards.

[Hawkeye2j]

If all the towns you lived in were full of anti-american progressives then it sounds to me like you have who is anti-american backwards.
I live very close to where our country began. I am a 40 minute drive away from Plymouth Plantation, and not far from Lexington and Concord. The Freedom trail is not far either.

Massachusetts has always been Progressive. We were right about Nixon. We are very proud of the Presidents from here. Great place to be.

[CommonCents]

If all the towns you lived in were full of anti-american progressives then it sounds to me like you have who is anti-american backwards.

Not all of them. Just the one I was born in and San Francisco.

This is where i was born.

[doctordog]

I live very close to where our country began. I am a 40 minute drive away from Plymouth Plantation, and not far from Lexington and Concord. The Freedom trail is not far either.

Massachusetts has always been Progressive. We were right about Nixon. We are very proud of the Presidents from here. Great place to be.

Do you have your pilots license by chance?

[doctordog]

Not all of them. Just the one I was born in and San Francisco.

This is where i was born.

Is that Providence Rhode Island? That building looks familiar.

[mwillman]

Those are some nice pictures.
I like east coast cities that keep and remember their history.
My Family has been here since 1630 and helped settle many of the places you want to sell to big business and the uber rich.

[CommonCents]

Those are some nice pictures.
I like east coast cities that keep and remember their history.
My Family has been here since 1630 and helped settle many of the places you want to sell to big business and the uber rich.

I love the town, I just don't like the politics that prevail there.

[CommonCents]

Is that Providence Rhode Island? That building looks familiar.

No, but the building looks familiar because it played a prominent role in history.

[slowhand]

That's a beautiful part of the country, with a rich heritage and so much historical value. It's too bad progressives have taken it over and are going to destroy it.

I also grew up in a very beautiful town where American history is around every corner. Unfortunately, it too was taken over by anti-American progressives.

Did the thought ever cross your mind, the the reason it is beautiful, is because of what you refer to as "anti-American progressives" inhabit it, and have inhabited it since the beginning?

[Boogie man]

Did the thought ever cross your mind, the the reason it is beautiful, is because of what you refer to as "anti-American progressives" inhabit it, and have inhabited it since the beginning?

LOL. That's funny.

[Hawkeye2j]

LOL. That's funny.
The Progressives that protect the environment, preserve historical landmarks and protect wildlife?

[Boogie man]

The Progressives that protect the environment, preserve historical landmarks and protect wildlife?

Oh bullshit. You obviously don't know any hunters or people who fish. You'd like us to believe the stereotypical conservative goes to the lake and trashes the place and poisons the water and then shoots a bunch of animals and goes out and gets drunk.

That's what you'd like us all to believe and it's just not anything near the truth about conservationists. Now use your brain.....conserve.......conservation......conserv ative.......etc,

I've seen you big city "progressives" invade our forests and play on our lakes when they come here for vacations. They leave trash and a lot of them will not obey the fishing laws. Liberals don't protect anything. That's a pile of crap.

[Hawkeye2j]

Oh bullshit. You obviously don't know any hunters or people who fish. You'd like us to believe the stereotypical conservative goes to the lake and trashes the place and poisons the water and then shoots a bunch of animals and goes out and gets drunk.

That's what you'd like us all to believe and it's just not anything near the truth about conservationists. Now use your brain.....conserve.......conservation......conserv ative.......etc,

I've seen you big city "progressives" invade our forests and play on our lakes when they come here for vacations. They leave trash and a lot of them will not obey the fishing laws. Liberals don't protect anything. That's a pile of crap.
I am not from a big city. As a matter of fact the more rural, the better I like it. I don't hunt, but I like to fish, hike and camp.

[Boogie man]

I am not from a big city. As a matter of fact the more rural, the better I like it. I don't hunt, but I like to fish, hike and camp.

Every hear of "Ducks Unlimited". Do you think all those people are "progressives"?

[Hawkeye2j]

Every hear of "Ducks Unlimited". Do you think all those people are "progressives"?
I concede the point. Not all conservatives want to destroy the environment, just like not all liberals want to take away your hunting rifles.

[doctordog]

The Progressives that protect the environment, preserve historical landmarks and protect wildlife?

We all love what the progressives have done with Detroit:lmao2:

[Boogie man]

I concede the point. Not all conservatives want to destroy the environment, just like not all liberals want to take away your hunting rifles.

Of course. None of us want to hunt and fish in filth. All of us want to keep the land and water as pristine as possible.

[Hawkeye2j]

Of course. None of us want to hunt and fish in filth. All of us want to keep the land and water as pristine as possible.
Well we found agreement.

[John Galt]

Of course. None of us want to hunt and fish in filth. All of us want to keep the land and water as pristine as possible.
You need to expand your horizons.

Wayers has no problem with what his industry has done to every lake and stream in the northeast.

Conservatives favor profits, over tree hugger issues.

[doctordog]

You need to expand your horizons.

Wayers has no problem with what his industry has done to every lake and stream in the northeast.

Conservatives favor profits, over tree hugger issues.

Deeez take your lying ass back to rumble. Just once I wish you could come over here without posting a flat out lie.:thumbsup:

[John Galt]

Deeez take your lying ass back to rumble. Just once I wish you could come over here without posting a flat out lie.:thumbsup:
You going to pretend that you haven't cited profits/jobs as a reason not to regulate your industry?

[Kanadesaga]

I heard there were more anti tea partiers, than tea partiers.

I also heard that Palin's microphone wasn't working.

The organizers finally got something right.


If you have to dress in funny costumes to get your point across, probably isn't that sharp a point.

[slowhand]

LOL. That's funny.

True story..Go to the library and read about it

[Kanadesaga]

True story..Go to the library and read about it


oooooooo, a Challenge!

[doctordog]

You going to pretend that you haven't cited profits/jobs as a reason not to regulate your industry?

Jobs not profits. And you can regulate without being extreme. Extremism is wrong regardless if it is left or right.

[John Galt]

Jobs not profits. And you can regulate without being extreme. Extremism is wrong regardless if it is left or right.
I understand.

But...if we worried about the mercury from coalfired plants decades ago, I'd be able to eat the fish I catch.

Bush was the worst when it came to putting corporations before the environment.

I used you as a reference, because you say you're a conservative, and you cite jobs first, when we discuss the tough environmental decisions.


Although this was a bullshit thread...

http://www.dcjunkies.com/showthread.php?t=12859

Many of these environmentalist live off their family fortune or through donations to their organization so they could care less about people that actually work for a living.

This has been your approach to the discussion. I don't believe that you 'don't care'...deep down. But, the conservatives are far more responsible for the condition of our environment.

[doctordog]

I understand.

But...if we worried about the mercury from coalfired plants decades ago, I'd be able to eat the fish I catch.

Bush was the worst when it came to putting corporations before the environment.

I used you as a reference, because you say you're a conservative, and you cite jobs first, when we discuss the tough environmental decisions.


Although this was a bullshit thread...

http://www.dcjunkies.com/showthread.php?t=12859



This has been your approach to the discussion. I don't believe that you 'don't care'...deep down. But, the conservatives are far more responsible for the condition of our environment.

I consider myself moderate but tend to align with Republicans because Democrats target the middle class to pay for everything. Truth is, if you regulated everything like it should be to be "completely safe" we would be reading by candle light with no make-up, lotions, toothpaste, and many other personal care items. No electricity, no cars, concrete or asphalt. All of these things contain products and ingredients that could kill you in large enough doses.

[Hawkeye2j]

I consider myself moderate but tend to align with Republicans because Democrats target the middle class to pay for everything. Truth is, if you regulated everything like it should be to be "completely safe" we would be reading by candle light with no make-up, lotions, toothpaste, and many other personal care items. No electricity, no cars, concrete or asphalt. All of these things contain products and ingredients that could kill you in large enough doses.
You have it backwards. The Republicans target the Middle Class. The Democrats try to make the rich pay a larger chunk.

[Smurf-Herder]

You have it backwards. The Republicans target the Middle Class. The Democrats try to make the rich pay a larger chunk.

"House Ways and Means Committee Republicans have issued a summary of the 25 tax increases signed into law by Mr. Obama so far. They total $670 billion over the next 10 years, including 14 tax hikes (including an annual tax on every insurance policy and an annual tax on brand-name drugs) that break Mr. Obama's solemn 2008 campaign pledge never to raise taxes on families making less than $250,000 a year."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303348504575184132943720638.html?m od=WSJ_hpp_sections_opinion

[Hawkeye2j]

"House Ways and Means Committee Republicans have issued a summary of the 25 tax increases signed into law by Mr. Obama so far. They total $670 billion over the next 10 years, including 14 tax hikes (including an annual tax on every insurance policy and an annual tax on brand-name drugs) that break Mr. Obama's solemn 2008 campaign pledge never to raise taxes on families making less than $250,000 a year."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303348504575184132943720638.html?m od=WSJ_hpp_sections_opinion
I would like to see a report done by people who are not liars such as the House Republicans.

[doctordog]

You have it backwards. The Republicans target the Middle Class. The Democrats try to make the rich pay a larger chunk.

Bullshit, the democrats come up with more handouts (healthcare) taxing the hell out of the middle class forcing even more into bankruptcy making them poverty level citizens dependent on government. As pointed out by Smurf we now find outselves in a Tax bubble and many will not survive but who cares, not the democrats, they just helped 15% of America get healthcare while whittling away at the 85% who already have it.

[CommonCents]

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[Hawkeye2j]

The Republicans have lied about this bill from the beginning. Have you forgotten death panels, it wasn't going to let you choose your doctor, the government was going to dictate what healthcare you could get? Remember, these were the talking points. Every one of them a lie.

[CommonCents]

The liberals are totally blending in with the Tea party people, as this picture from the Boston rally shows.

[Moby]

The crowd estimate came from local radio talk show host Ken Pittman, who said that's the estimate he was given by Boston Police. Could he be lying? It's certainly possible, but I doubt it.
Dude, he's political pundit :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: You fell for it again and you're proud of it too :lmao2:

[CommonCents]

Dude, he's political pundit :lmao2: :lmao2: :lmao2: You fell for it again and you're proud of it too :lmao2:

Maybe you missed this post?

Either way, I'll not dispute you on this. I expect conservatives to over estimate the crowd, just as I expect liberals to under estimate it. I just read a story that was published within the hour that said there were no more than a few thousand there, so I expect your number is probably close to being the truth.


Actually, I'm sure you didn't miss it. You just live to be a condescending jackass.

I will say this though, I admire the unbelievable restraint you have shown to make 2 posts in a row, without calling someone "programmed". The internal torment you must have went through... Give your therapist my best.