GANDER
04-15-2009, 20:03
We spent the afternoon at the Loveland Colorado Tea party. I would estimate 1,500 American's lined the sidewalks for two city blocks in each direction.
We were both a bit apprehensive of "protesting" at first but that quickly went away. We met alot of like minded folks that all share a common bond. WE ARE FED UP! This was not a Conservitive vs. Liberal thing. Nor was it a Republican vs. Democrate. It was all about being American! We stood side by side waving signs as to what we wanted heard. There were people from both sides of the isle, just sick and tired of the mess that DC is in. This wasn't about Obama bashing, this was all for one and one for all!
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There were people of all walks of life. Hispanic, black, white, from 3 to 83. Some more vocal then others but for the most part, It was VERY civil. It reminded me of a 4th of July parade more then a protest. The chanting U.S.A...U.S.A, the signing of our National Anthem, The pledge of Alligence. The sounds of non stop horns from passers by.
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/5094/022csn.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8853/018soe.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1972/019ncf.jpg
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http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3968/028paf.jpg
I left there with a patriotic feeling that almost was enough to bring a man to tears. I personally haven't felt that feeling since the days after 9/11. I will definitly be back!
We were both a bit apprehensive of "protesting" at first but that quickly went away. We met alot of like minded folks that all share a common bond. WE ARE FED UP! This was not a Conservitive vs. Liberal thing. Nor was it a Republican vs. Democrate. It was all about being American! We stood side by side waving signs as to what we wanted heard. There were people from both sides of the isle, just sick and tired of the mess that DC is in. This wasn't about Obama bashing, this was all for one and one for all!
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1209/024fwe.jpg
There were people of all walks of life. Hispanic, black, white, from 3 to 83. Some more vocal then others but for the most part, It was VERY civil. It reminded me of a 4th of July parade more then a protest. The chanting U.S.A...U.S.A, the signing of our National Anthem, The pledge of Alligence. The sounds of non stop horns from passers by.
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/5094/022csn.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8853/018soe.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1972/019ncf.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3690/025etc.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3968/028paf.jpg
I left there with a patriotic feeling that almost was enough to bring a man to tears. I personally haven't felt that feeling since the days after 9/11. I will definitly be back!