Video: Sarah Palin’s Keynote Speech at National Tea Party Convention
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin delivers the closing keynote address at the first-ever National Tea Party Convention, held in Nashville, TN. February 6, 2010:
Related
- Third party is the wrong party for Tea Partiers – Mark Tapscott, Washington Examiner
- Nashville Shows Tea Party Is America’s Third Great Awakening – Glenn Reynolds, Washington Examiner
- Breitbart, Farah argue Birtherism at Tea Party convention – Ed Morrissey, Hot Air
Arrogance: Hoyer, Pelosi Call Protests Against ObamaCare “un-American”
I’ve seen politicians say more than a few amazingly stupid things in my time but this really takes the cake… For House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to take to the pages of a major American newspaper and call those who disagree with them un-American is beyond the pale:
However, it is now evident that an ugly campaign is underway not merely to misrepresent the health insurance reform legislation, but to disrupt public meetings and prevent members of Congress and constituents from conducting a civil dialogue. These tactics have included hanging in effigy one Democratic member of Congress in Maryland and protesters holding a sign displaying a tombstone with the name of another congressman in Texas, where protesters also shouted “Just say no!” drowning out those who wanted to hold a substantive discussion.
These disruptions are occurring because opponents are afraid not just of differing views — but of the facts themselves. Drowning out opposing views is simply un-American. Drowning out the facts is how we failed at this task for decades.
Health care is complex. It touches every American life. It drives our economy. People must be allowed to learn the facts.
That type of rhetoric is as inappropriate and misplaced now as it was when some on the right used it against those who opposed the war in Iraq. It has no place in mainstream political discourse and for the Speaker of the House and House Majority Leader to resort to it raises serious question about their qualifications for the positions they hold.
Hillary Clinton was right when she passionately declared :
“I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you’re not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration.”
Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Hoyer would do well to re-read the first amendment:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Americans had every right to question and disagree with the Bush Administration just as we have every right to question and disagree the Obama Administration… For national political leaders to question the patriotism and/or motives of those who passionately disagree with them makes it undeniably clear that they are not interested in debate.
H/T: Cuffy Meigs via Hot Air.
Related
- Boehner Slams Pelosi’s “Un-American” Op-ed – Weekly Standard
- Uh oh: Even Liberals in Massachusetts having a Hard Time at Town Halls – Wizbang
Reminder: Connecticut July 4th Tea Parties
Just a quick reminder that on Independence Day, the Connecticut Tea Party Patriots will hold public rallies in Hartford, Norwich and Stratford to encourage elected officials to exercise fiscal restraint, rein in government growth and support America’s free market economy.
The Hartford Tea Party will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on the Capitol steps, 210 Capitol Ave. For more information contact the organizer, Dan Reale at head...@gmail.com
The Norwich Tea Party will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chelsea Parade, at the intersection of Broadway and Washington streets. For more information contact the organizer, Jen at j...@freenorwich.com
The Stratford Tea Party will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Boothe Memorial Park, 5800 Main St. For more information contact the organizer, Mike Taylor at mtta...@gmail.com
The organizers ask attendees to bring American flags to celebrate Independence Day and to rally to preserve the individual freedoms that the Founders won with their blood, sweat and tears. All are invited to attend.
On Independence Day, the Connecticut Tea Party Patriots will hold public rallies in Hartford, Norwich and Stratford to encourage elected officials to exercise fiscal restraint, rein in government growth and support America’s free market economy.
The Hartford Tea Party will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on the Capitol steps, 210 Capitol Ave.
The Norwich Tea Party will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chelsea Parade, at the intersection of Broadway and Washington streets.
The Stratford Tea Party will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Boothe Memorial Park, 5800 Main St.
Tea Party speakers will talk about the fiscal irresponsibility of our elected officials and advocate:
Repeal of the federal Stimulus Bill that was passed in February.
Repeal of all “pork” spending that has not been funded already.
Defeat of the proposed health care reform bill.
Defeat of the anti-energy “cap and trade” bill that will cripple our economy.
The organizers ask attendees to bring American flags to celebrate Independence Day and to rally to preserve the individual freedoms that the Founders won with their blood, sweat and tears. All are invited to attend.
The Independence Day Tea Party will feature an “open mic” along with scheduled speakers. Attendees will be able to sign up for email updates, make rally signs on the spot, and sign petitions related to Connecticut lawmakers such as U.S. Sens. Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman.
The Connecticut Tea Party Patriots is part of the National Tea Party Patriots, a grassroots organization that supports entrepreneurship, promotes individual responsibility, respects Constitutional integrity, and favors American ingenuity over expansive governmental growth and spending. The National Tea Party Patriots is not affiliated with any political party.
July 4 Tea Parties will take place all over the United States, each independently organized and operated. Connecticut Tea Party Patriots also plans to participate in a National Day of Tea Parties scheduled for July 17, during which Tea Parties will be held at noon EST in every congressional district office in the country, to protest government-run health care.
For more information, contact Tanya at newh...@gmail.com, or visit www.teapartypatriots.org and click on the “Connecticut” link.
Scenes from the Rebellion: Danbury Tea Party
A small but enthusiastic crowd of patriots gathered on the City Center Green in Danbury this morning. I didn’t get an accurate count but I’d put the number at 150 or so.
Lea, Rosemarie and Halle (apologies if I’m spelling your names wrong) sang of one of the best renditions of the nation anthem I’ve ever heard, the band Murphys Law rocked the crowd and roughly a dozen speakers, including representatives from the Danbury High School Young Republicans and the WCSU College Republicans took the stage to speak.
Here’s a few photos from the rally:
Reminder: Danbury Tea Party This Saturday
Just a quick reminder to mark your calendars for the Danbury Tea Party on Saturday, June 13th. The rally starts at 10:00 a.m. on the City Center Green, Ives St., Danbury. Parking is available nearby.
There will be speakers, DJ, and live entertainment. You will be able to speak as well if you wish.
Come down and make your voice heard.
Danbury Tea Party
When: Saturday, June 13th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: City Center Green, Ives Street, Danbury, CT
Contact: elis...@gmail.com
Reminder: Clinton Tea Party
“It does not take a majority to prevail…but rather an irate, tireless minority keen on setting brushfires of freedom and liberty in the minds of men.”
-Samuel Adams
Just a reminder to readers the Clinton Tea Party is tomorrow (Saturday, May 9th) morning. The rally kicks off at 10:00 a.m. at Clinton Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, CT.
If you’re planning to attend please RSVP to clin...@gmail.com
Unfortunately, I have a prior engagement and won’t be able to make the rally.
Scenes from the Rebellion: Woodbury Tea Party
Roughly 300 Connecticut residents attended a modern day “Boston Tea Party” in Woodbury’s Washington Park this morning. Here’s a few pictures from the rally:
Reminder: Woodbury Tea Party
“It does not take a majority to prevail…but rather an irate, tireless minority keen on setting brushfires of freedom and liberty in the minds of men.”
-Samuel Adams
Just a reminder to readers I’ll be covering the Woodbury Tea Party tomorrow morning. The rally kicks off at 11:00 a.m. in Kennedy Park at the the intersection of Routes 6 and 64 in Woodbury, CT.
Kennedy Park is easily accessible from Waterbury via Rte 64, from Watertown via Rte 6 and to those coming from Danbury. Take exit 15 on I84, turn left at exit and follow Rte 6 through Southbury into Woodbury, approximately 5 miles.
If you’re planning to attend please RSVP to wood...@gmail.com
See you there! 
Tea Party Impact: Connecticut Republicans Introduce No Tax-Increase Budget
Republican legislators in Connecticut yesterday introduced a no tax-increase budget proposal… According to State Rep. Larry Cafero (R-Minority Leader), the Tax Day Tea Parties held around the state sent a very clear message “What was, sort of, symbolized by the demonstrations yesterday in Hartford, and all over, is, people are saying, ‘We can’t afford our government anymore,’” Cafero said.
Bravo Zulu to Connecticut’s Republican Legislators for standing up for fiscal responsibility.
WTNH TV has more on the story.
Thousands Attend Tea Parties Around Connecticut and the Nation
Unfortunately work and family commitments kept from attending one of the Connecticut Tax Day Tea Parties yesterday… From what I’ve read they were hugely successful not just in Connecticut but nation wide.
A couple things… First this video or one like it has been making the rounds on blogs, I’m not going to comment on the conduct of CNN’s Susan Roesgen it speaks for itself:
I do however have something to say to the guy calling Barack Obama a fascist…. With all do respect sir leave the fascist rhetoric at home. That type of rhetoric is as misplaced now as it was when liberal activists used it against George W. Bush, it has no place in legitimate political discourse.
Second with that out of the way lets keep the momentum going, first take a moment to write a short note to your state and federal legislators to let them know you attended or are part of the Tea Party movement, second let House Speaker Nancy Pelosi know what you think about her idiotic remarks about the Tea Party Movement. I know this goes without saying but be polite. Finally join us on Saturday, April 25, 2009 for the Woodbury Tea Party. The rally starts at 11:00 a.m. and runs through 1:00 p.m. in Kennedy Park (Corner of RT 6 and Rt. 64) in Woodbury, CT
You can send your comments to Speaker Pelosi at:
Office of the Speaker
H-232, US Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-0100
Email: Amer...@mail.house.gov
(Thanks Pam)
Related
- Tax Day Becomes Protest Day – Wall Street Journal
- Thousands take part in Connecticut’s Tea Party events – News Times
- Thousands Gather At Capitol ‘Tea Party’ To Protest Federal Spending – Hartford Courant
- TAX REVOLT: Protesters rally to end bailouts, oust leaders – New Haven Register
- Greenwich residents join protest over gov’t spending – Greenwich Time
- Thousands protest on tax filing deadline – Connecticut Post
- Tax Day erupts in protest – The Day
- Massive: Tax Day Tea Party USA – Michelle Malkin
- Awesome: Chicago tea partiers confront CNN hack after hit piece – Hot Air
- Tea Parties about Far More than Taxes – American Thinker
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