I just got back from working at our Win in 2010 Tea Party and it was a blast!! We had over 1000 people show up (I know because I was one of the counters) to hear some great music and some really great speakers. This was in spite of the deluge that hit us about 4:30. Thanks to all who came out and to all who helped make this event a success. There were over 8 counties represented and, I believe that a great time was had by all. I can't wait for the next one!! There were no problems with people in the crowd and everyone behaved like adults. There were LOTS of kids as well and I admire the parents who brought their whole families. What a great event for B/CS!

Wish I could have made this one, But I'll definitely be one of those who brings my family to the next one.

Awesome and glad it went great in that tax payer paid park!

did you have any Libs in disguise try to sabotage it?

We had a great time! I'm so glad the weather held. The speakers were all wonderful and both of us were really amazed at what a diverse group we had. Thanks to everyone who volunteered, organized and attended! Fantastic event!

I heard from someone who went to the one in Georgetown about some college-age disruptors posing as tea party supporters. They were soon surrounded by people holding up signs that had huge arrows pointing them out with the words "Infiltrator" or "Saboteur." They didn't last long.

Nice.

If you ever have one when I am not working, I will attend it. Too bad I missed this one.

By the way, here is what Obama had to say about the tea parties:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20002677-503544.html

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Obama: Tea Partiers Should Thank Me for Tax Breaks

While President Obama mingled with Florida Democrats at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Miami Thursday night, thousands of Tea Partiers stood across from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to protest "Tax Day." Mr. Obama admitted to his supporters that the anti-tax rallies "amused" him.

The president went over the laundry list of tax cuts instituted in Washington over the past year.

"In all, we passed 25 different tax cuts last year. And one thing we haven't done is raise income taxes on families making less than $250,000 a year -- another promise that we kept," he told supporters at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. "So I've been a little amused over the last couple of days where people have been having these rallies about taxes. You would think they would be saying thank you."

The president argued that America is on the road to recovery and headed in the right direction -- something anoverwhelming number of Tea Partiers disagree with.

However, Mr. Obama submitted that "the true measure of our progress is the progress that the American people feel in their lives -- and there's still a lot of hurt out here."

He said that while he is doing everything he can to accelerate private-sector job creation in the short term, he is also trying to create a new foundation for the middle class. While some are warning that anger over administration policies will endanger some Democrats in the midterm elections, Mr. Obama said, "elections will take care of themselves" if politicians stay true to their principles and do what's right for the American people.

"One of the great things about running for president," Mr. Obama said, "is it gives you a little perspective because you realize that these things go in cycles, the mood of the media and how things get portrayed. And so you're like a genius for about a month and then you're an idiot for about six months. Then, you know, you're smart again for -- you're not as smart as you were, but you're a little smarter than they thought you were, then you're an idiot again."

People shouldn't focus on the day-to-day politics and polls, he said.

"What you've got to focus on is that true North, that lodestar, which is, are the things we're doing over the long term going to help not just this generation but the next generation? Is this going to make America stronger?," he said.

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I wonder if the Emperor will still be "amused" by the Tea Parties after the November elections?

Anyone else catch Rove's response yesterday about the tea parties and their overall effect on the national front in 2010 for the GOP? It was a little cynical, but interesting coming from the man behind the best political machine in the last 50 years.