The crowd surrounding the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
"Prepare to witness great and mighty miracles in your life time."--Glenn Beck
The West Front of the Capitol was already packed with people when we arrived. we managed to find this spot near the reflecting pool and behind us people continued to stream in. Every one in the crowd was motivated by their own concern, anger and love of country to make the journey.
I never saw the speakers' platform. We barely were able to hear the speakers but I especially remember the car dealer from New York who spoke about how the government takeover of the manufacturer had led to his dealership being taken away. Three decades of strong sales and good service to the community was dissolved overnight!
Now we were faced with the government controlling healthcare and an even larger share of the economy. Social Security and Medicare are bankrupt, the Post Office is losing money too. The language of HR3200 provides for expanded role for government in your health care and your health care decisions. Cap and Trade puts more tax burden on industry as it tries to compete with the world. Patrick Henry's worst nightmare seems poised to become reality. The American people have gathered on the National Mall to say "enough!" [to be continued]
SWAC Girl Can't Stop Writing About It Either [click to read].
London Daily Mail Estimates Crowd at One Million [click to read].
"The size of the crowd - by far the biggest protest since the president took office in January - shocked the White House." -- London Daily Mail
A Lady from Australia comments: "After all the first 'tea parties' were ridiculed in by many actors, politicians and the so called main stream media when they hit out the first time, they can't be ignored now. I think that there are many Americans who now regret the way they voted."
Pajamas Media on 'How Big Was The Crowd?' [click to read].
Looking Back: 9 Principles, 12 Values [click to read]. Glenn Beck plants the seed.
Next [click to continue].
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