{"id":575,"date":"2009-04-14T09:45:48","date_gmt":"2009-04-14T16:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2helenahandbaskets.com\/?p=575"},"modified":"2009-04-15T12:09:17","modified_gmt":"2009-04-15T19:09:17","slug":"let-it-not-be-said-that-we-did-nothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/2helenahandbaskets.com\/?p=575","title":{"rendered":"Let It Not Be Said That We Did Nothing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update:<\/em> About 250 – 300 people gathered at the state capitol during the lunch hour to protest the out-of-control spending of Congress and the Administration. Standing in wet, snowy weather for over an hour these citizens let the country know they are aware and they aren’t supporting the current tax and spend policies. The political elite had better start listening.<\/p>\n

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Tomorrow, in cities and towns across America, everyday, average, ordinary Americans have a unique opportunity to let their elected officials know that we are watching, we do know what they are doing, and – most importantly – we do not approve. <\/p>\n

TEA Parties around the country offer the “little guy” the chance to join in a chorus that can be heard from every corner of the country – a chance to share the message that we shall not be ignored. <\/p>\n

But like any other opportunity, if you don’t take advantage of it, you lose it. If only a few turn out, the liberals and their left wing media will label us as “right wing nuts”, “radicals”, “kooks”,or some such, in an effort to diminish our impact. They will try to do this no matter what the crowd size, but – just like Obama’s bow to the king of Saudi Arabia – the people watching can see the truth!<\/p>\n

If you think the TARP Bailout, the Stimulus Package, and the current pork-laden Budget are good things – stay home. If, on the other hand, you are concerned that this administration’s spending spree and overall economic policies are unwise and portend bad things for the future of this country – get off the couch, out of the office, away from the TV and computer for an hour or two and SHOW UP AT A TEA PARTY NEAR YOU!<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are events planned in Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, Great Falls, Stevensville, Hamilton, Polson, Fort Benton, Glendive, Livingston, Kalispell, Virginia City<\/strong>, and at the capitol in Helena<\/strong>. If you know of others, let me know by commenting on this post. Find one near you and make plans to attend.<\/p>\n

Your actions tomorrow will speak volumes. What are you going to say? <\/p>\n

Someone will be listening.<\/p>\n

“WE ARE HERE! WE ARE HERE!”<\/p>\n\""WE\n

Attention all Whos!
\nAttention all Whos!
\nWe’ve got to be heard!
\nThere’s no time to lose! <\/p>\n

So send up a shout
\nMake it loud! Make it clear!
\nWe are here! We are here!
\nWe are here! We are here!
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