Brendan Steinhauser
FreedomWorks
Feb 23, 2009

The Taxpayer Tea Party Movement is Growing

First wave of tea parties a huge success

This past week, FreedomWorks helped to organize "Taxpayer Tea Party" protests around the country, in the wake of Rick Santelli's (CNBC) call for a "Chicago Tea Party" to protest the ridiculous economic policies of President Barack Obama. These protests were a huge success around the country! Thousands of Americans showed up and made their voices heard.

Grassroots Americans are rising up and demanding that the federal government stop wasting trillions of dollars of our money. The Feb. 27th tea parties were only the beginning. FreedomWorks is now working with other groups to plan a massive, nationwide tea party protest day for Tax Day on April 15th, 2009!We will be posting the details of each tea party on our event website IamWithRick.com so please be sure to check back for your city and the location of the protest. Many of you have requested that we expand the list, which we are working hard to do. Once you sign up to IamWithRick.com we will be able to email you updates with new cities, event times and locations. This is the best way to keep posted on all the events being planned around the country.

Below are the cities where we worked with either a local volunteer or other organizations to set up a "tea party." Note that there are a few protests in March and April, that we are planning in addition to our national Tax Day Tea Party being planned for April 15th.

Tea Party Protests Held or Being Planned

Washington, DC
Friday, Feb. 27th
12:00pm
Lafayette Park

Chicago, IL
Friday, Feb. 27th
11:00am central
Daley Plaza

Saint Louis, MO   
Friday, February 27th
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Steps of the Arch on Wharf Street

Atlanta, GA
Friday, Feb. 27th
State Capitol (Washington Street exit)
12:00pm

Houston, TX
Feb. 27th
11:00am
Fondren Green at Discovery Green Park
(in front of the amphitheater)

Fort Worth, TX
Feb. 27th
The outside stage at The Cowtown Bar & Grill
7108 Camp Bowie Blvd
3:00pm - 7:00pm

Pittsburgh, PA
Feb. 27th, 2009
12pm - 1pm
Market Square

Fort Myers, FL
Feb. 27th from 11:00am - 1:30pm
Bowditch Point Park

San Diego, CA
Feb. 27th
The harbor, just north of the Star of India
9:00am

Greenville, SC
Feb. 27th
Main Street
6:00pm

Jacksonville, FL
Friday, Feb. 27th
12:00pm
Jacksonville Landing

Tulsa, OK
Feb. 27, 2009
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Veterans Park
21st and Boulder

Cleveland, OH
February 27, 2009
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Public Square in Downtown Cleveland

Orlando, FL
Feb. 27th
12:00pm-2:00pm
Lake Eola

Fayetteville, NC
Feb. 27th
Liberty Point Resolves Marker on Hay Street
12:00pm

Lansing, MI
Friday, February, 27, 2009
12:00pm - 1:00pm at
State Capitol in Lansing

Sacramento, CA
Feb. 27th
12:00pm
State Capitol steps

Sarasota, FL
Friday, February 27, 2009
12:00pm - 1:00pm   
Island Park and Marina Jacks
Bayfront Drive (41) and Ringling Blvd

Denver, CO
Friday, February 27, 2009
10:00am - 11:00pm
Colorado State Capitol Building - EAST side steps
200 E. Colfax Ave

Friday, February 27th
High Noon
Hartford - State Capitol
12pm to 1pm (Meet Supreme Court - 11:45 AM, on front steps)

Wichita, KS
Friday, Feb. 27th
11:30 to 1:00
downtown, Douglas Ave.

Nashville, TN
Friday, Feb 27
12:00pm
Legislative Plaza
Downtown Nashville

Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, Feb. 28th
12:00pm
Independence Hall

Kansas City, MO
Saturday, Feb. 28th
10:00am - 2:00pm
J.C. Nichols Foundation
47th and J.C. Nichols Parkway

New York City
Saturday, Feb. 28th
City Hall Park
2:00pm

Lafayette, LA
March 7th, 2009
1:00pm in Veterans Park
200 Feu Follett Road

Orlando, FL
March 21, 2009
12:00pm
101 N Rosalind Ave

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
April 11, 2009
4:11pm
Foothill Blvd/Haven Ave

Vancouver, WA
April 18th
Lawn of Clark County Courthouse
11am to 1pm

Chicago, IL
July 4th
7:00pm
Belmont Harbor
Lakeshore Drive

Boston, MA
Saturday, July 4th
12:00pm
Griffin Harbor

Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, July 4th
Santa Monica Pier
7:00am-12:00pm

Due to the overhwelming interest in this idea, we are working with local volunteers to start planning protests in the following cities:

Irvine, CA
Annapolis, MD
St. Paul, MN
Cincinatti, OH
Dayton, OH
Austin, TX
El Paso, TX
Jefferson City, MO
Phoenix, AZ
Naples, FL
Scranton, PA
Omaha, NE
Albany, NY
Springfield, MO
Indianapolis, IN
Rochester, NY
Harrisburg, PA

For updates on the next round of tea parties, please visit IamWithRick.com.

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Nathanial
October 9, 2009 - 9:56am

Why not protest every weekend? If we are spreading out our protest by months, will it have much of an impact? If there was ever a time to stand and be heard, it's now! Spending is out of control and every single American; black, white, yellow, blue, green, purple, rich, poor, powerful, peon, republican, democrat, independent....

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September 8, 2009 - 5:45pm
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anunturi
August 29, 2009 - 3:51pm
just a thought… Why not protest every weekend? If we are spreading out our protest by months, will it have much of an impact? Regards Anunturi
LeviA
May 11, 2009 - 1:25am
If there is an apparent graft and corruption people have the right to make protest especially if involve malicious spending of government fund. Recession isn’t over yet, we have to make cutbacks, prioritize our spending. You won't think of payday loans that often if you cut back on spending. http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/05/05/weakened-spent-money-im/
kirb1053
April 17, 2009 - 1:22am
Now it's time to take all the tea partys to DC. It's time to show all of our porking senators and representatives we will take action against them.
marianne
April 16, 2009 - 5:38pm
Why isn't anyone concerned about the fact that Obama has yet to produce a legal birth certificate? I feel that this is the best approach to getting rid of him and solving many of our problems. Since he is not legally our President, we should focus our protests on this. Imagine if cameras looking across America’s tea parties saw signs like: Obama's the real terrorist, and he's not legally our President. 3 forensic experts declared Obama's birth certificate to be a forgery: americasright.com US Constitution states that the President must be a “natural born citizen." We want a President who can prove that he's born in America. Recall Obama: a fraud born in Kenya. Obama: "You can't pay us off; We the people demand an authentic birth certificate." Obama: the pirate who assaulted the Constitution by stealing the presidency. Read My Teleprompter: Obama's inelligible to be President! My allegations can be documented by information on many websites, including the one listed above and altermedia.info Please read this information. There are currently 8 lawsuits in the courts concerning Obama's citizenship (one involving Alan Keyes,) but the judges are apparently being paid off. (Obama has reputedly spent over $800,000 for this.) We the people have been deliberately deceived, and we need to speak up loudly against this outrageous violation of our Constitutional right to an American-born President.
uspropertiesrealestate
April 9, 2009 - 6:55pm
Does anyone have any information regarding the Tea Party scheduled for 4/11 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA? I wanted to confirm this Tea Party is going to take place. Thank you!
kelly
April 3, 2009 - 1:36pm
Does anyone know if there is a database of planned tea parties (not just tax day)? My husband and I want to put together a template that can be used to generate a flyer for each and every one. If so, please contact me at kelly at limitsofexperience dot com. Thanks!
kathiedelguercio
March 29, 2009 - 6:49pm
SCRANTON, PA TEA PARTY planned for April 15, 2009; 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Lackawanna County Court House. Meet at the Soldier's Memorial Monument, across from the Post Office and Federal Buildling. Parking is available in nearby parking garages. Signs are encouraged. Let your voice be heard! Bring your family, friends and neighbors and be sure to make a sign to proudly express your concerns about the massive spending of your hard earned tax dollars by legislators in Washington, D.C. Aren't you Taxed Enough Already?
dfalconlynch
March 26, 2009 - 1:33pm
There are 2 Tea Parties planned in Pittsburgh. The first is April 11, and the contact info is: Robert Baehr [bobbaehr@embarqmail.com] The second one is on April 15 and the contact is: Chris Conte [cconte@andrew.cmu.edu]
jostza
March 26, 2009 - 10:49am
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ?. IF THERE ARE ANY TEA PARTY'S PLANNED FOR BROWARD AND DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
KAT
March 9, 2009 - 8:31pm
What are the plans for the upcoming tax day in Fort Worth, TX?
YankeeDoodleDandette
March 9, 2009 - 9:45am
TEA PARTY RANCHO CUCAMONGA HAS BEEN CHANGED!! DISREGARD THE 11TH!! We are now holding our Tea Party in conjunction with the Nationwide Tax Day Tea Party on APRIL 15TH, and in SAN BERNARDINO instead of Rancho Cucamonga. Find us through TaxDayTeaParty.com
grigsbys9000
March 5, 2009 - 4:50pm
Just a thought... Why not protest every weekend? If we are spreading out our protest by months, will it have much of an impact? If there was ever a time to stand and be heard, it's now! Spending is out of control and every single American; black, white, yellow, blue, green, purple, rich, poor, powerful, peon, republican, democrat, independent....Will PAY For This Massive Burden and Our Children Will Be Left With Nothing!
nurselroy
March 5, 2009 - 10:13am
If you can use me I would be happy to organize a tea party here in Olympia, WA. I live right near the capital, and there are plenty of p$%#ed off taxpayers like me living here. My email is nurselroy@yahoo.com. .
ellexson
March 3, 2009 - 12:02pm
Wow...I am so excited about the teaparty organization. How can I help out in Austin Texas. Is there a contact for Austin. I can't wait to march in the most liberal city in Austin. WooHoo!!!! Sherry
MLP81267
March 2, 2009 - 8:59pm
General Announcement: There will be a massive Tea Party Protest in Orlando on Saturday March 21. Time is 12 noon to 2pm at the beautiful downtown Lake Eola park. The outdoor amphitheater has been secured and there is a local talk radio personality pumping it hard. I'd advise everyone to consider coming to it. http://www.orlandoteaparty.com/index.html
brazzie5
February 28, 2009 - 11:25am
Looking for like-minded Pensacola folks to throw our own Tea Party. Don't forget the panhandle!!
dreamarchetti
February 27, 2009 - 11:20pm
Anybody working on a protest for Indianapolis? Would like to attend/participate. Please let me know, you can email me at dreamarchetti@yahoo.com
Mollys Mom
February 26, 2009 - 8:40pm
I agree 100% with CATB. These parties tomorrow [most of them] have too SHORT of a notice to attend :( July 4th is the PERFECT day! I don't think we can afford to wait until Dec 16th [and it's a week day]. I PRAY the media [MSM] covers these events & I hope they are able to get a good turn out on such a short notice - otherwise, it may APPEAR to the general public [aka kool-aid drinkers] that, we, who protest such horrible government actions are few in numbers...
CatB
February 26, 2009 - 4:56pm
I would really like to see a NATIONWIDE Sat...July 4th protest! That would give time to plan and most people have that day off. If it was set for noon thoughout the country (as the time zones change) we could do the WAVE across the country! Many people are too far from tomorrows or without enough notice have to work.....we are not the ones profiting from the pork!
ellexson
March 3, 2009 - 12:04pm
I think this is a good idea for July 4th
CatB
February 26, 2009 - 4:48pm
Anyone have a link for directions to the Sarasota site tomorrow....I tried Mapquest. Does anyone have any info where this is? I found it!
Robert G. Mangold
February 26, 2009 - 3:17pm
Second the request for a Tea Party for the SE coast of Florida. I'm in the West Palm Beach area.
ghostie
February 26, 2009 - 2:04pm
Any planned for the East Coast of Florida around West Palm Beach? I'm in Port St. Lucie.
sweetguy452003
February 26, 2009 - 12:32pm
If any organizers are planning a Tea Party Protest in Lasalle Illinois on the Illinois river please let me know, I would very much like to attend and participate. My e-mail address is sweetguy452003@yahoo.com. Please notify me.
paid
February 26, 2009 - 10:10am
any any south florida (Dade or Broward) ???
txmudmonkey
April 26, 2009 - 5:08pm
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Mrs. Paddy
February 25, 2009 - 11:01am
Anyone from the Treasure coast going to the Ft. Myers, FL Teaparty? Wanna Carpool? Organize?
Brendan Steinhauser
February 25, 2009 - 1:51pm
You can join our Florida group here: http://www.freedomworks.org/groups/19092
futr
February 25, 2009 - 2:07am
Polosie's Jet
roofman18
February 24, 2009 - 6:59pm
Rhode Island?
save4later
February 24, 2009 - 3:31am
any in tampa?
Hoss at BigGuv
March 26, 2009 - 9:30am
Hi, there will be two protests: one at 12noon and then later at 5pm though if people can participate straight through that's ideal. We'd like to get as many people out to the first one if possible to make the evening news cycle if they care to notice us. We need everyone's help spreading the word. Tell your friends, send emails, join us on MeetUp and tell us you are attending, follow us on Twitter (see links below), post on your blog or site if you have one, post in comments... help spread the word! Thanks! WHEN: 12pm to 2pm AND 5pm to 7pm April 15, '09 WHERE: Federal Courthouse, 801 N Florida Ave in downtown Tampa WEBSITE: www.meetup.com/Tampa-Tea-Party TWITTER: www.twitter.com/TampaTeaParty
milkchaser
February 26, 2009 - 2:05pm
We will be at the Sam Gibbons Federal Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Ave, at noon Friday. Be there or be square.
emorowati
February 26, 2009 - 4:06pm
Can you please tell me what time we should gather in front of the court house in Tampa on Friday, as I would like to e-mail others about the purpose and venue. Sincerely, Elizabeth
pickman1
February 23, 2009 - 10:14pm
How about a Tea Party in NY...
gourty
March 7, 2009 - 1:41pm
You may already be aware but in case you're not: http://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=2749547208#/topic.php?uid=27495472...