tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post5993415516242514666..comments2023-05-30T05:54:48.988-04:00Comments on kingston progressive: TEA PARTIES ACROSS AMERICAMike Madsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14527557594630435730noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-68146907563579059662009-04-17T19:19:00.000-04:002009-04-17T19:19:00.000-04:00Mike,
Thank You for reporting on this.
Let me sa...Mike,<br /><br />Thank You for reporting on this.<br /><br />Let me say I make well over 150K a year. I live a good life. But I had help. When I was growing up and going to college I was funded by the TAP and Pell programs. I did work in my college days. But<br />I needed help.<br /><br />Now, I pay taxes and you know what.<br />I do not mind. As long as the legislature and our own council spend the money in a wise way.<br /><br />So yes, The Federal Gov and the <br />State took a chance on me... And<br />now I have a good job and I hope my tax money goes to help another<br />student who is out there. <br /><br />In my view this 'protest' was a way<br />for conservatives to skip work and drink beer.<br /><br />Dow and Nasdeq up again today. Obama must be doing something right.Tom The Liberalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-491386789210628252009-04-17T18:11:00.000-04:002009-04-17T18:11:00.000-04:00He said Tea Bag. ha ha ha ha haHe said Tea Bag. ha ha ha ha haAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-62965031145424062272009-04-17T09:54:00.000-04:002009-04-17T09:54:00.000-04:00Mike,,
over 175 of us came out to a CITIZEN SPONS...Mike,,<br /><br />over 175 of us came out to a CITIZEN SPONSORED protest in Gardiner, NY.<br /><br />It was well attended because WE, THE PEOPLE, are disgusted with Government's disrespect & disregard of our wishes & needs.<br /><br />Most elected officials are bought & paid for by special interests & only take care of their own. See the appointments of the current County Exec !!!!<br /><br />We need relief & support & we were telling all of ya'll ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !!!!<br /><br />screw yer Fox T-V paranoia,, <br /><br />We are MAD AS HELL & WE AIN'T GONNA TAKE IT ANY MORE !!<br /><br />BE ADVISED !! The Clock Is Ticking !!!<br /><br />Get on Board or be left behind !!!<br /><br />signed : a pissed off taxpayer & political personAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-89560980667908779142009-04-17T08:42:00.000-04:002009-04-17T08:42:00.000-04:00Many of these same protesters were in fact there t...Many of these same protesters were in fact there to protest the spending by Bush as well as the government's attacks on our personal freedoms. However they were embraced by the main stream media so the coverage did not stick out as much. Now that these same protesters are out against the same spending but President Golden Boy is in now office, now the main stream media instead choses to attack them. Who cares about Fox news they are just as corrupt and no different than the MSNBC "All Obama All the Time" News Network. At least Fox reported. When was the last time you saw 250k to 300k take to the streets across America to protest something and there is next to no coverage. 1000 people burning down a city to celebrate a college basketball championship get more press. <br /><br />PS: This idea orignated on CNBC not Fox, on the floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-60925734108584896012009-04-17T07:43:00.000-04:002009-04-17T07:43:00.000-04:00Actually, I'm glad it's over. Tax day is tough eno...Actually, I'm glad it's over. Tax day is tough enough without the rhetoric we hear about tax this tax that. Truth is, there is waste in government spending. But it's the best system in the world and I wouldn't want what I see in other countries here.<br />Just the fact that we have the right to publicly protest is enough to reassure my faith that we live in a great country, will get through this economic slump and perhaps some lessons will be learned along the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-40138887066217956452009-04-17T00:06:00.000-04:002009-04-17T00:06:00.000-04:00Thanks for the write up and video - I was a little...Thanks for the write up and video - I was a little "lost" on this one and I wasn't coming up (via You Tube) with anything this clear...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-83387743967150300592009-04-16T23:31:00.000-04:002009-04-16T23:31:00.000-04:00As one of those who was there for the rally, I hav...As one of those who was there for the rally, I have to disagree. Neither I, or any other person involved that I know of, is following the plan of Fox news or anyone else. <br /><br />As far as why we are protesting, I won't pretend to speak for anyone except myself. My reason is quite simple...I see the gov't spending more and more....the gov't, not dems or repubs, but the gov't. And this is critical...it is not a political argument, it is aimed at all wasteful spending and ridiculous tax loads put on the public. It is about a gov't that has spent more than ALL administrations since the founding of our country, combined. It is about a financial policy that allows the gov't to set salaries in private companies, and hire and fire CEO's. <br />THAT is why I was out on the protestdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788869994372179171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-26158314674909379852009-04-16T22:30:00.000-04:002009-04-16T22:30:00.000-04:00I find it extremely distasteful that you would pro...I find it extremely distasteful that you would promote the use of the phrase "tea bagging" that the liberal media has been using.<br /><br />It is a double entendre and should not be used.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-33289527289012071502009-04-16T22:05:00.000-04:002009-04-16T22:05:00.000-04:00Too funny. I have been following the Tea Bagging s...Too funny. I have been following the Tea Bagging story on the news for a week and the jokes are limitless!<br />How could these organizers not know what they were setting up?<br />I like that you pointed out the similarities with the Reagan tax structure that the Republicans look to for inspiration. Their only reason to protest is the fact that Obama is following in the "great ones" steps to fix this country and it may work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com