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Tea Parties Held to Protest Wasteful Spending

Full story: WFMZ

With April 15 being the deadline to file income tax returns, many saw significance in the day to gather in small towns and big cities all across the country for "tea parties." The groups say they're rallying to put a stop to wasteful government spending.

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Bonnie - Berks County

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Apr 15, 2009
 
How can anyone in their right mind seriously "think" our tax money is put to good use?
Thank God people are coming alive against the taxes and bills government is imposing upon us. It's time we fight back to regain the real meaning of our Constitution and get the country back into the hands of the people instead of greedy government officials. Lets also take away their benefits and reduce their wages the way the "real life Americans are facing.
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Apr 15, 2009
 
I heard that (tea) stands for Taxed Enough Already, I think they should try Terrorizing Economic Advisors Party, it sounds more fitting.
John

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Apr 15, 2009
 
Bonnie - Berks County wrote:
How can anyone in their right mind seriously "think" our tax money is put to good use?
Thank God people are coming alive against the taxes and bills government is imposing upon us. It's time we fight back to regain the real meaning of our Constitution and get the country back into the hands of the people instead of greedy government officials. Lets also take away their benefits and reduce their wages the way the "real life Americans are facing.
I hope your voiced your opinion this strongly when Bush was driving us off the cliff.

“Why so SERIOUS? ”

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It's hard core up in da woods

ISP: Fleetwood, PA

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Apr 16, 2009
 
John wrote:
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I hope your voiced your opinion this strongly when Bush was driving us off the cliff.
Different driver.....same cliff!
April showers

Stroudsburg, PA

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Apr 16, 2009
 
Go for it! I hope the big shots in washington are smelling the coffee. I have lost complete trust is washington especially with this obama dude.They make me sick and so many stupid people voted for this fool.He has you all fooled and thats why he is the worst president and the biggest FOOL!!! Low class americans voted for this nightmare and yes if you voted for him you are low class...And why this guy. God help us who care enough.
April showers

Stroudsburg, PA

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Apr 16, 2009
 
John wrote:
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I hope your voiced your opinion this strongly when Bush was driving us off the cliff.
WRONG!
Icee Tee

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Apr 16, 2009
 
LOL, sometimes I think Bush stayed for a third term.
Ralph

United States

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Apr 16, 2009
 
Ask the tax protesters how they would feel losing all the services they take for granted that the revenue coimes from their taxes.
Police, Fire Schools ,Etc,
Low Class

Whitehall, PA

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Apr 16, 2009
 
April showers wrote:
Go for it! I hope the big shots in washington are smelling the coffee. I have lost complete trust is washington especially with this obama dude.They make me sick and so many stupid people voted for this fool.He has you all fooled and thats why he is the worst president and the biggest FOOL!!! Low class americans voted for this nightmare and yes if you voted for him you are low class...And why this guy. God help us who care enough.
The low class people wanted to say "shut your pie hole"
its time

Alabaster, AL

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Apr 16, 2009
 
the few and stupid that showed up were crazy, this should have happened last year, helllllo is anyone reading the news, this spending started when Bush was still president, we have to do something, I dont want to throw a tea bag I want a job, I want my fire dept, school, etc. This sounds like Joe the plummbers idea, but quess what he was fake too, yes I did vote for my current president and would again, these are the same people who was with Palin when she was trying to seperate us, with lies, we are tired of looking at you just like Joe (the fake plummer) Palin (the dont know anything governor), just go away....or go live in another country and let the people who voted for him stand behind him, by the way which was way more than the 50 to 100 people which attened these tea parties.
PAIN IN THE REAR

Palos Heights, IL

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Apr 16, 2009
 
its time wrote:
the few and stupid that showed up were crazy, this should have happened last year, helllllo is anyone reading the news, this spending started when Bush was still president, we have to do something, I dont want to throw a tea bag I want a job, I want my fire dept, school, etc. This sounds like Joe the plummbers idea, but quess what he was fake too, yes I did vote for my current president and would again, these are the same people who was with Palin when she was trying to seperate us, with lies, we are tired of looking at you just like Joe (the fake plummer) Palin (the dont know anything governor), just go away....or go live in another country and let the people who voted for him stand behind him, by the way which was way more than the 50 to 100 people which attened these tea parties.
After reading your post I am sure I will never be a liberal Democrat. You love people who are gay, on welfare, illegal aliens, Iranians, but you like no one that doesn't believe exactly what you do. If people didn't have to work to pay for your libtard spending spree, there would have been a lot more people there. Change you can be leave in....or else!
American Born

Nesquehoning, PA

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Apr 16, 2009
 
its time wrote:
the few and stupid that showed up were crazy, this should have happened last year, helllllo is anyone reading the news, this spending started when Bush was still president, we have to do something, I dont want to throw a tea bag I want a job, I want my fire dept, school, etc. This sounds like Joe the plummbers idea, but quess what he was fake too, yes I did vote for my current president and would again, these are the same people who was with Palin when she was trying to seperate us, with lies, we are tired of looking at you just like Joe (the fake plummer) Palin (the dont know anything governor), just go away....or go live in another country and let the people who voted for him stand behind him, by the way which was way more than the 50 to 100 people which attened these tea parties.
It would seem you should check your spelling before you call others stupid. If you didn't attend a tea party then how do you know what went on? The one I was at had a group of people across the political spectrum. We discussed Bush and Obama as well as other politicians. And i hate to break the news to you but 10's of thousands of people came out across the country yesterday. This was not an Obama bashing session... it was about big Gov't and the out of control spending. You might want to gather some real info and put down the comic books.
Joel E

Randallstown, MD

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Apr 16, 2009
 
Instead of wasting time, why didn't this bunch of "winners" spend their time volunteering? That would be noble. Who cares who is on the White House. Fix your neighborhood first dummy. Instead of holding tea parties, make some sandwiches and drop them off at your local food shelters. Losers!
Fann

Randallstown, MD

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Apr 16, 2009
 
This isn't the 60s anymore. Stop thinking anyone cares about your stupid protests. If you want real change, spend time learning who runs local government. Who is running your city councils? Who is on the school board? Who is your congressman? They are the people who have a bigger impact on your lives than Obama, Bush or Big Bird. You people are living in a dream world. Grow up and listen to people like Joel and go volunteer. You may be too stupid to read, but you can still put a piece of ham between two slices of bread and help pack lunches at a church fundraiser.
Greg Wiz

Randallstown, MD

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Apr 16, 2009
 
What is your problem with Obama? Is it that he's educated and not a war mongerer like W? You want more Americans to die in Iraq? My brother lost his legs in Afghanistan. He recently lost his job. Yesterday, while you people wasted time, my bro woke up, got dressed, drove his daughter to school and went to the library to look for a job. That's a real American. Never say die. Instead of blaming everyone, do something. Or shut up and don't block traffic.
American Born

Nesquehoning, PA

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Apr 16, 2009
 
Joel E wrote:
Instead of wasting time, why didn't this bunch of "winners" spend their time volunteering? That would be noble. Who cares who is on the White House. Fix your neighborhood first dummy. Instead of holding tea parties, make some sandwiches and drop them off at your local food shelters. Losers!
You are utterly clueless. Without protest this country wouldn't exist. Make sandwiches? Alot of us can barely afford to feed our own families thanks to out of control taxation. Why don't you get your head out of your butt and put down the koolaide.
Bonnie husband lover

Randallstown, MD

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Apr 16, 2009
 
Bonnie... Your husband says I'm a better kisser. Bruce.
American Born

Nesquehoning, PA

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Apr 16, 2009
 
Fann wrote:
This isn't the 60s anymore. Stop thinking anyone cares about your stupid protests. If you want real change, spend time learning who runs local government. Who is running your city councils? Who is on the school board? Who is your congressman? They are the people who have a bigger impact on your lives than Obama, Bush or Big Bird. You people are living in a dream world. Grow up and listen to people like Joel and go volunteer. You may be too stupid to read, but you can still put a piece of ham between two slices of bread and help pack lunches at a church fundraiser.
We are going after our local moronic politicians as well. You talk big but if the gov't keeps spending this way you will be one of the people waiting for your free sandwich. As for your reading comment... go read the US Constitution.
American Born

Nesquehoning, PA

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Apr 16, 2009
 
Greg Wiz wrote:
What is your problem with Obama? Is it that he's educated and not a war mongerer like W? You want more Americans to die in Iraq? My brother lost his legs in Afghanistan. He recently lost his job. Yesterday, while you people wasted time, my bro woke up, got dressed, drove his daughter to school and went to the library to look for a job. That's a real American. Never say die. Instead of blaming everyone, do something. Or shut up and don't block traffic.
I see we have an Acorn troll hanging around. Stop insulting the military by making up lies.
its time

Alabaster, AL

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Apr 16, 2009
 
PAIN IN THE REAR wrote:
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After reading your post I am sure I will never be a liberal Democrat. You love people who are gay, on welfare, illegal aliens, Iranians, but you like no one that doesn't believe exactly what you do. If people didn't have to work to pay for your libtard spending spree, there would have been a lot more people there. Change you can be leave in....or else!
all I have to say to you is,you are one of the people who need schools, very uneducated. So I hope you didnt go!!!
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