NYC Tax Day Protest Brings Tea-Bagging to City Hall

Yesterday was tax day, and, as you no doubt know, "tea parties" were held across the nation to protest the current state of the union, which is going to hell because the Muslim terrorist president wasn't even born in America, as these insightful demonstrators know all too well. Last February, a modest group of New Yorkers held their first tea party at City Hall, but yesterday close to 2,000 tea-baggers (yes, ha) spilled out of the park and onto Broadway, eventually overwhelming the wide street on both sides. Tea bags were in short supply, but there were plenty of signs ("Washington: You have run out of our money!"), derision ("If it were a bunch of Democrats this would be unruly!"), and chanting (ranging from "USA!" to "Abolish the Fed!"), which at times drowned out the speakers .

One protester who declined to give her name told us she'd been fed up for a long time: "I've been working from age 17 to 66, paying taxes and supporting people who won't get off their butts and get a job. All of our money is going towards the poor and illegals." For others, the economic anxiety was a new experience. One young man explained, "Ever since this new administration came in, I feel like my country's been taken away from me. This protest makes me feel like an American."

Newt Gingrich seconded that emotion in his closing remarks, reminding everyone about demonstration's historical affectation: "The [Boston] Tea Party was a symbol and a beginning; it wasn't an end...For the first time, people thought of themselves as Americans." But the crowd, a mix of fiscal and social conservatives, didn't always present a united front. Earlier, as one radio host directly addressed the social conservatives, booing rippled through the audience, and when he elaborated on his pro-life stance, one demonstrator cried, "Separation of church and state, loser!"

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April 16, 2009 1:20 PM

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dancingnancie

Has media coverage of the tea party protests been unfair? I found this video today that shows how various news outlets are reporting the story. It’s interesting to see the difference in perspectives: 

http://www.newsy.com/videos/media_tea_party_brew/

valeriob

That was a great link. Thank you for posting.

felixthecat2

why the fuck are they protesting "higher" taxes when 95% of Americans just received a huge tax CUT thanks to President Barack Obama's tax cuts for the Middle Class and Working Class who happen to be the 95% majority of Americans who earn $250,000 a year and below? hello!? brain power? intellect? oh i forgot. that is "Socialism" and "sharing the wealth". heaven forbid!

unregistered_wiseguy

Three months in office and already there are 2300 protests nationwide! Obama has got "one-termer" written all over him.

Sparafucil

Obama 68% favorable.

nycnewsjunkie

Who cares about a "favorable" rating. Thats such a bs polling question, it could mean anything.

When people are asked specific questions about Obama's handling of the economy his support drops greatly.

According to a recent Newsweek poll, Obama's approval rating is 61% but but in the same poll, less than 1/2 of Americans support the way he is handling the economy (48%), taxes (48%), and the federal budget deficit (42%).

felixthecat2

I feel so sorry for these rich protestors who can't afford professional signs, perhaps they already spend the bailout money.

spiritross

Clearly everyone is taking crazy pills.

And why are we trying to save lives in this world?

felixthecat2

I would be so embarrassed to be part of that demo if my earned income was less then 250K, I mean they all look pathetic with their makeshift signs and their poor appearance. Fox News should be shut down, they are dumbing America. I feel sorry for these people. I hope some were there since they mistook it for a sexual party and not this lame demonstration.

valeriob

You are hastily judging people who are peacefully protesting. And why do you slam Fox news when they have zero to do with this article?

Don't be an opportunist. Leave that to Sharpton.

felixthecat2

Gumba, I know your dumb ass was part of that demonstration, LOL. booy-yah stalker. when will your cousin/wife give you some love so you will stop stalking me? too much pasta make a Gumba too stupid as in your case. Bada Bing ... you know the rest. Gumba baby, LOL

ed_Extinct

...because the Muslim terrorist president wasn't even born in America...

will someone please stand up tell our uneducated brethren, President Obama was born in Hawaii—and we must reinforce, just because it's not in the continental United States doesn't mean it's not part of the Union.

Also, the money in the last 8 years under Bush wasn't going to the poor or unemployed at all, most of was going to back woods towns to protect them from the evil doers... and and lets not forget the $200 Million dollar-a-day war in Iraq (or over $1,000,000,000,000 to date) nah... lets keep fighting in a nation that Iran has been eyeing for over 20 years, sure, great idea.

felixthecat2

Evil doers, LOL. the axis of evil, LOL. if you want to fight Iran go ahead and leave us all out of it. ARe you sure you aren't part of the AIPAC Lobby.

ed_Extinct

Read my post again, I don't support any of it (I do support, however a State of Israel just not the illegally occupied remaining territory). However, it can't be denied that Iran is surely eyeing Iraq when we inevitably pull out.

felixthecat2

yes it can be denied, there is no indication that Iran is eying Iraq. and do you support the territories occupied in 1969 war returned to the Palestinian without conditions? I am done with the rhetoric for another war. We might need to save our resources for South Korea.

ed_Extinct

The Iranian Shiite influences are unprecedented within Iraq. When the west leaves, there will be a slaughter like no other seen in decades.

As for the, may I correct you (which tells me you know little), the 1967 war, more commonly known as the Six-Day War or the Third Arab-Israeli War, conditions? The West Bank was never Palestinian owned land, the Palestinians are refugees from the surrounding Arab nations, it belongs to Jordan since the war was with Jordan, Egypt, and Syria. The Sinai Peninsula was given back to Egypt in 1982 and Gaza which should have been given to Egypt was instead given to the Palestinians in 2005. The West Bank should be given back to Jordan as well, but I'd rather see Israel have control than the Palestinians. In fact, most Israeli Arabs would like to see that as well as would Jordan and Egypt. The Golan Heights, IMHO, should never be given back to Syria, the land is too valuable tactically and strategically speaking.

blah blah blah...

When you have done your home work, come back and we'll have a discussion.

felixthecat2

This clip isn't even about the occupation and I know where you are coming from. You are a zionist and go to Israel and fight the Arabs, just don't drag us into again.

ed_Extinct

Ha! You really think I'm a Zionist! That's too funny... A guy knows a little history on the Near East and all of a sudden I'm being called a Zionist... You're so dumb it's comical—did your mother have any kids that lived?