"Tea Party" protesters descend on state's Capitols

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From Atlanta:

Georgians angry about high taxes, soaring budget deficits and the federal health care overhaul descended on the state Capitol on Thursday for a tea party that was half conservative pep rally and half a warning to Washington.

“We are going to save this county,” Ginni Thomas, chairwoman of Liberty Central and wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told 3,000 sign-waving people. “We have got to stop this. This is not a game.”

Thomas lambasted runaway government spending and so-called cradle-to-grave entitlements, which many in the tea party movement believe are undermining the future of the nation. She received one of the strongest receptions during the three-hour rally when she led the crowd in a rousing cheer.

More at http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/tea-party-protesters-descend-465001.html

Poster's note: If I correctly recall, CNN reported yesterday that 20,000 people were expected. No doubt Glenn Beckistanians will claim 200,000 attendees.


From Nashville:

The raw emotion that defined Tax Day tea party rallies a year ago gave way to a new theme on Thursday, when hundreds gathered at events staged across Middle Tennessee.

Last year's rallies gave voice to pent-up rage over the direction of the federal government; this year's organizers and participants — who were drastically fewer in number and generally more subdued — concentrated on education and organization in advance of this fall's election.
"People have a real thirst for asking, 'What is my role in government and what is the role of government?' " said Ben Cunningham, an anti-tax activist from Sumner County and host at several tea party protests around Nashville Thursday.

Rallies in Nashville, Mt. Juliet, and Hendersonville featured activists, talk show hosts, conservative politicians, and country music star John Rich.

On the steps of the state Capitol Thursday afternoon, Rep. Glen Casada, a College Grove Republican, encouraged a crowd of about 200 people to educate themselves.

More at http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100416/NEWS01/4160357/Tax+Day+tea+party+rallies+cool+down

Poster's note: Judging from the insert, they all appear to be in that one photo. A very impressive turn-out. And the encouragement to get educated was a very nice touch. :silly: