Friday, April 24, 2009

Tax Day Tea Party 2009



Wow, that was fun! 11,000+ people in Downtown Houston!

More soon!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Mailbag Sampler

Can I just say how amazing people are? Just when I'm losing hope and faith in this country, I get totally surprised. After appearing on television a few minutes, this is the kind of mail I received:

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I am a conservative who feels frustrated because my voice is not being heard. While watching Glen Beck this afternoon I was made aware of another tea party that is taking place here in Houston on April 15th. My question is, how can I get involved?

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I believe in our constitution and I believe it’s under assault, with that I would like to help in any way I can.

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I just have a general comment. I hope you can relay this message to all the leaders of the org.. This movement should not be about anyone's ego or anyone promoting himself in any way. It's not a competition or a popularity contest. It is about the people of Houston and ultimately, this entire nation, taking their country back. A true leader is someone who dies to their ego and places the movement itself as top priority. Unless this happens, the movement will not achieve all the great things it's meant to achieve.

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Saw you on Glenn Beck's show today and I'm in complete agreement with the Tea Party movement.

I'm an old cold war veteran, who used to make my living as an artist/entrepreneur.

Now disabled and too old to partake in any physical protests, besides the snow is still too deep here in Wisconsin.

I have been using my only talent that I still have left to express my thoughts to protest these stupid government actions.

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I would first like to thank all of you for starting this movement. I would also like to say that this is a big concern for the vast majority of Americans in every state. I'm from New Hampshire and most everyone in this state feels the same as you. I hope and pray that this movement crosses every state line in this country. If there is a petition to sign or some way I can help, then I'm in. I'm sorry I can't afford to send a donation. Like many Americans, I'm struggling financially. Thanks again for speaking up for me and everyone else.

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I am able, ready and willing as I am unemployed right now and will volunteer my time to help in your event, point me in direction you need help.

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I AM A MOTHER AND A GRANDMOTHER I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT MY GRANDCHILDREN ARE GOING TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS COUNTRY THAT WE ALL USE TO BE SO PROUD OF. THE GOVENMENT HAS LEFT US NO CHOICE IN ANYTHING WE DO OR SAY.

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I am 62 year old disabled vet from the Vietnam War. It does my heart good to see you folks refusing to give in to Obama's Socialistic/Communistic rhetoric. I like the idea Texas is the ONLY Republic in this entire nation. I enjoy the history and the heart of the Texans who got the state on her feet and made her strong. You folks have a good grasp on reality and firm hold on your dreams. You are what America once was,....and can be again. God Bless.

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Fishie again. I need to buy stock in Kimberly-Clark or something. Every time I read through these, I get weepy all over again. It was really a restorative that I needed in the worst way. I'm currently living on cigarettes and Pepsi, because my appetite is gone, and sleeping maybe four hours a night on average, but this volume of e-mail bolsters me in a way nothing else has.

If you live in the US, these are your neighbors. These are your church members. These are the people you stand in line with at the grocery store.

These are the people we need to stand up with, and for, at the Tea Parties on April 15th.

Join me at Jones Plaza at 4 p.m. and let's show the media we matter. Join me and let the politicians meet their Board of Directors.