Tax Day Tea Party in Rochester!
Apr
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Thu
11:30 AM
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Andrews Street at Front St.
Rochester, NY 14614
- Attendance
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1200 people attended.
Who organized?
Helen Roberts, LisaG, Valerie, and Wendy T.
Who attended?
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1200 attendees
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“ I had to leave at 1:15 so I missed a lot of it, but it was a good event overall. I'm going to have to make sure to just use a vacation day next year and not be so cheap with them! ” -
“ Turnout was as high as the July 3rd event, if not higher! Everyone had a great time and we all came together as Americans. ” -
“ This was a good event. Staying at the park and not marching through the city was an improvement over last year. Sounds was also better but could have even been louder still for those in the back. Kevin Williams was a great addition to the speakers, both for the content of his speech and for the fact that he makes the group harder to discredit. I was hoping for a larger crowd that last year but I would say it was about the same. Local TV coverage that I saw was actually fairly decent. ” -
Mary Ann & Ken - OTR Truckers (+1 guest)“ I would have preferred the event started on time and ended cose to schedule. While the musicians were entertaining, I think a CD of patriotic songs would have been more appropriate than the blues. ” -
“ Good but could have used a better sound system--couldn't hear the speakers until I moved to one of the bridges. ” -
“ It was a beautiful day out. The people were really nice and I had the opportunity to talk to many people about why they were there. Even the police I talked to commented on how much they like to work our rallies, because the people are so polite and there is never any problems. I took some photos of a lot of the signs (see link to photos below) Nobody had any disturbing signs, no racial comments, no Barrack Joker signs... The speakers were varied and it was nice to see young people and minorities step up to the platform to speak. A lot of young people were in the crowd too. I am glad to see the younger generation getting involved. Even two horses showed up to voice their opinion, I wont tell you what they said, but lets just say they are very conservative. All in all a nice crowd of around 1100-1300 of good Americans coming together to stand up for our country. For photos go here: http://cid-a9bece...
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Mike Kloppel (+2 guests)Advisory Council Member“ Awesome day, sun was out, no rain, not to many coo-coo's. And some wonderful speakers. ” -
“ It was pretty good. Not quite as large as I remember last year being. I liked the speakers. I would have been nice if it would have started on time. It was scheduled to start at 11:30 and the first speaker didn't get started until after noon. I scheduled my lunch around it and starting 1/2 hour late takes a big bite out of the time I had. All in all though, it was good. ” -
“ I saw few friends there, which was good. Glad to hear Kevin Williams. That gives us a good support with the media. Let's keep as media people. All the speakers were good, oath speaker to mother with kids from CA. Nicely done. Mary Jean ” -
“ I had a good time....a whole lot of people were there, but I wish even more had attended! I was impressed with the speach by Kevin Williams!!! ” -
teresa wood (+2 guests)“ Loved it, we had some difficulty hearing the speakers. Knowing you're not alone is the best part! Thanks SO MUCH to everyone who put this together. Hang in there and keep coming to events. Remember this from MARK TWAIN..."In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." ” -
Advisory Council Member“ Met lots of people. Got to see friends and share ideas. It brought like minded people together. Speeches were great. ” -
“ I was ther ewith my wife and 3 boys. Good speakers, bad venue, some organization was poor (such as singing the national anthem at the same time a bagpipe march was playing a different tune). I appreciate all the work put into it. Next time, we should have a better venue or sound system or an elevated stage. ” -
“ Good turn out. The Campaign for Liberty did an excellent job organizing. We are all on the same side. It is time for all of us to realize it, and UNITE!! WE need to support each other. The speakers were all very inspiring. The weather helped us out too today, it was a day meant to be. ” -
“ There was good turnout, good speakers and good weather. We delivered our message. Unfortunately the government probably won't listen until after the elections, but it's important to keep delivering the message and recruiting our fellow citizens to stand for freedom and responsible government! I liked last year's event better because of the march. Why were we stationary this year? ” -
“ Kevin Williams spoke to truth! A great patriot leading by example. ” -
Richard Moore (+1 guest)Advisory Council Member“ Wonderful to see Patriots stand up for there rights, voice their minds on a sunny April day. ” -
“ Another fun and inspiring Tax Day Tea Party! Thanks to everyone with WSR that pitched in and participated! RV ” -
“ Any tea party is a good one. I do think the crowd was a few hundred or more lighter than last year. Plus I didnt feel the same energy as last year. I had to leave around 1:30....did the group march on Main Street like last year? ” -
Tom McEwen (+3 guests)“ Five of us were there with our signs including my 17 yr old grandson. The weather and the colorful shirts and the setting were all terrific. The people in the highest rear section/ back half, could not hear well so a good speaker layout is still very important for future events. Kevin Williams was great and so was "stopwastingmoney" Thanks very much to our organizers for all their hard work. Keep the pressure up and REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER! ”
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“ Only problem I had was that it started late. Was needing to get back to work. Otherwise, this year's Tea Party was very well organized (as compared to last year). I thought EVERY speaker was good and I really liked that they all addressed a different topic that concerns US(A). Let's keep the momentum through the November elections. We DESPARATELY NEED TO VOTE THIS REGIME OUT. Thanks for organizing this and leading us in this effort. ”
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“ A little too long on speeches, lost supporters at end, but good to see local celebrities like Kevin Williams. Would have liked to see a group march to Monroe County Office Bldg.. More viisability and impact on community. I heard that people at the M.C. O. Bldg were looking for us like last year. ”
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Ruth Ann Batt (+1 guest)“ We attended. The gathering was great. Thanks to all who contributed. I do have a comment about the sound system used. Many people were standing on the second level of the area and along the bridge walkway. They couldn't hear. I know many people left early because they couldn't hear. The position of the podium and the speakers didn't project the sound to where many people were standing. Also, the volume of the speaker system was too low. I would suggest having additional speakers on the second level and also speakers facing the bridge area. Larger speakers and more volume would help. This same problem exists at many of the WSR events. As the membership increases and the number of attendees increases, the capacity of sound system used needs to be expanded so the larger crowd can hear. ”
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Any Veterans and Patriots here that want to join Ginger, Guy and I in the Color Guard for the Presentation of Colors? Be vigilant to hear the call to assemble, across the Genesee starting at 11:40am on 4/15. RV
Damn! If the party was on Friday, I could make it! Have a great tea party.
I am sorry we are unable to attend. Neither one of us can get off of work.
Todd and Pam Anderson
Jared,
You can get Gadsen flags (and a pole) at the Stars and Stripes Flag Store, 455 South Avenue in Rochester, 546-3524. Call them first to make sure they still have them. They sold out before last year's Tax Day Tea Party!
BTW, all proceeds from sales made at the Flag Store go to the Veterans Outreach Center. You'll get a quality flag and pole too! That's where I bought the American Flag and the POW/MIA flags that led all of the Rochester Tea Parties.
RV
Where can I get a Gadsen (Yellow 'Don't Tread on Me') Flag? Does anyone know?
there are going to
be members from the different participating groups
with security badges that will be made .That they
won't be able to copy !!! Personal with these badges
will be able to have the RPD remove those that are found
out to be Trolls !! Point out ,but do NOT interact ,surround
but do Not touch !! Get Attention of the event security
personal and let them handle the situation Please !
Yes. There will be "truthers" there. Look forward to talking with them. That's what it's all about. The truth. No matter how ugly it is. We must face it if we are going to win.
There will be a few scams, as well as a few 'truthers' out there. I'll be circulating the crowd, but mostly hanging around the booths. So don't disregard your 2012 Draft Sarah Organizer! I have not been able to make it to several Bathtub Billy's meetings because of work and classes, but I'm still here!!! See you on the 15th!!!
Do not sign any petitions circulating through the crowd. If it's not at an event participation table, it's probably a scam.
I'm There!
Looking forward to meeting fellow patriots that call themselves conservatives, republicans, democrats, independents, etc.
United we stand! We will win!
Sorry I can't make it. I'll be in Fort Drum on a National Guard drill.
I look forward to see how it goes however!
Like last year, I will have to write an 'excuse' for school to justify why my son's not in attendance that day. It is considered an 'unexcused absence', even with the note. I'd like to see every school-aged child buck that mindset and come to the Tea Party for a REAL education!
The Tea Party planning group is working hard to put together a program that addresses our concerns and also inspirational. I'm looking forward to seeing you all on 4/15 @ 11:30am at Genesee Crossroads Park! Get there early for the "meet and greet".
RV
I love the passion that I see on the boards - it's the American way. Keep doing what you can and remember there are a lot of good people in this movement who love our country and we will and have made a difference. Hope to see you on the 15th and if you can't make it, hope to see you at Bathtub Billys! and in Washington DC in August!
George. I couldn't agree more. I keep telling people the same thing. I guess they just expect others to do the work for them. Perhaps, they're progressives after all!
If you're an American and YOU love YOUR Great Country, you'll find time to be there. As J F K once said, " Ask not what your Country can do for you but rather what YOU can do for YOUR country".
Sadly, I have to work. Millions on welfare depend on me. I will be there in spirit!
This will be my first anniversary of involvement-April 15th. last year was my first experience and I loved it!
I'll be out of town for this but wishing you all success. Stay safe and don't let the lefties provoke you.
I believe this should be an independent, non-affiliated Tea Party, not part of any national Tea Party group; or the Republican Party, Libertarian Party, Constitution Party, etc. Our Tea Party should be for non-partisan, independent individuals who want to take back our government. That should be the only agenda.
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