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Tag: Crazies on the Left

Inmates, Asylums, and Tea Time.

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Mon Aug 08, 2011 at 10:37:49 AM EST
Tags: Michigan, Tea Party, Political power, Republicans, Democrats, Derision, Terrorists, Miscalculating, Downgrade, Crazies on the Left (all tags)

As one of the first to adopt the tea party monicker in Michigan, I have been more than happy to be a part of that restorative movement in correcting the way things have been "progressing."

Who was the father of this revolution? It was not Ron Paul, as some might offer. Any other names not mentioned here certainly do not qualify, as it was Rick Santelli in 2009, who sparked a well fueled fire in his CNBC "rant" that frankly was the call to arms many needed. Though many were ready to march, protest and pressure, it was a matter of "who starts?"

In mere days after Santelli challenged Obama openly on CNBC the first tea parties events happened. I wrote about that cold first (feb 27th) event in Lansing Michigan:

"These folks.. these truly great folks gave up the time, packed up their kids, made signs, and showed how much they care for this country. Aside from the camaraderie and knowing you are with people who care as much about the country and the direction we are headed, there was no pay to be there, and no direct financial reason or reward. The motives are pure."

And as we have seen it was merely a start. All of those present were as surprised to see others who felt as they did. It was interesting as the eyes were opened that the media programmed expectations were proven false in the simplest demonstration. One which was planned in only 3 days. The picture above truly demonstrates RightMichigan.com was an early promoter too.

Conservatism found new life through the realization that the ideas that built the greatness of the country, this state, and hope throughout the world, were still held by a majority of Americans.

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