Liberty Belle got 400 people from around the state to Westlake Park to counter the march for government takeover of our health care.
Her report at Redistributing Knowledge:
Ladies and gentlemen of liberty:Well, we haven't stood up to them that much. I was at the counter rally against Hillary Care in 1994. Our group in Seattle turned the tide against it. After Kirby and John's Saturday event protesters met Hillary at every stop across the country. She couldn't get the momentum back, so her national tour was a negative, not the big boost she needed. Posted by Ron Hebron at May 30, 2009 09:13 PM | Email ThisToday was my favorite protest of all time. You know I love the Tea Parties, but today takes the cake thus far. Why? Because we had barely three weeks (and no money) to mobilize against a heavily funded and well organized opponent. Almost 400 people from all over Washington State drove themselves to join our counter protest against the ugly beast of socialized health care. Our people made their own signs, by hand. We had no chartered busses, paid for by the unions, to drive our people to Seattle.
We had no money to preprint signs and t-shirts to hand out to our people as our opposition had from the unions and Planned Parenthood. But you know what we had that they didn't? Heart. Passion. Spirit. Deep convictions and a principled belief in freedom, liberty, and justice for all individuals. We had life and hope on our side and everyone knew it. They knew it too. They had a rock band. We had two bagpipers in full regalia. Their emcee tried to get chants started using a very sophisticated and professional sound system, to which their people limply responded. We screamed ourselves hoarse, sweating in the hot sun, with not even a bullhorn in sight.
Everyone had a great time too! People smiled and laughed and got to know one another. We shook hands, patted backs, and gave hugs. People bought water to hand out to their fellow protestors. We sang Amazing Grace and the National Anthem. We waved American flags. We met new friends. It was obvious to everyone that was there that we won. We may have had a smaller crowd, but we weren't bought and paid for, and it showed.
I will never forget the look of shock on their faces as they marched into Westlake and saw us across the street. They couldn't believe it because we've never stood up to them before. It was the most joyous sight I could ever hope to see. Their guest speakers referred to us over and over again, "Don't listen to those people over there.." "... like those people over there..." "be louder than those people over there..." Please. They made us the stars of their event. Gracias. We interrupted their mojo and everyone could feel it. It was palpable.An ominous moment occurred when we were chanting, "Who will pay?" and two of the guys across the street holding their astroturfed signs were pointing back at us. They know who will be forced to foot the bill for this, and they greedily sign on. They are vultures and they know we are to be the meat. But that is why we were there today, and why we will there from now on.
Quit your whining and claims to victimhood, urban leftists! Taxpayers are weary of paying for your indolence, so get off your a$$ and provide for yourselves and those you brought into this world.
Posted by: Saltherring on May 31, 2009 07:33 AMAmerica = Insurance for only the lucky......
A conservative wet dream. You work your whole life scrimping and saving, preparing for retirement, and then you get sick, and they take it all away, even if you are insured.
Liberty Belle is mentally bankrupt.
Posted by: Ghost of Facts on May 31, 2009 08:44 AMA liberal wet dream = having government control every part of your life.
Posted by: jimg on May 31, 2009 09:58 AMTell me jimg, what part of healthcare doesn't our government already control?
e.g. Who can practice medicine? How medicine is practiced? Whether an insurance company pays taxes or is 'non-profit'?
Tell me please?
And then tell me how a protest of 400 people in the People's Republic of Seattle does anything?
Is it because some whacko on the examiner.com wrote something about it?
tempest in a teapot is all this was.
But, hey, isn't it wonderful that in a country where Democrats control the legislative and executive branches by wide margins, and in a state that won't see anything buy a Democrat as Governor for 28 years that on Saturday we had "the most joyous sight".
Just peachy! Celebrate it!! cripes....
Posted by: MikeBoyScout on May 31, 2009 10:38 AMI saw one fight - one of us and one of them, but it was defensive on our side. Where some druggie 5'4" socialist tried to take us all on (when we were chanting) - and eventually took one on. I just saw a damaged ipod and a conservative 6'2" guy setting up to wail on the perp. And then the cops took the the Commie/Anarchist away.
We drowned out most of the crap they had to say( especially the traitor McDermott).
There were all kinds of diabetic, gay, multilingual (obviously since their mexican signs), lesbian janitors and teacher aides to be seen.
It was awesome - and Barack said no new taxes on persons earning less than $250,000.00 - but they can't fund health care without massive new taxes - so remind the pres of his campaign promise!!!!
Posted by: ajday on May 31, 2009 04:12 PMhttp://www.co.snohomish.wa.us/documents/Departments/Auditor/Elections/2009ElectionGuide.pdf
If you want to have an influence at the local level and are willing to go beyond the tea bag, NOW IS THE TIME to put your name in. You will not get another chance.
Posted by: WIreless on May 31, 2009 06:12 PMMost of the nation that doesn't really follow politics see that confident stance and conclude this fellow knows what's he's doing.
And he does know what he's trying to do certainly (socialism) - but he doesn't realize he's killed the economy, subsequent welfare for his core constituents.
Posted by: ajday on May 31, 2009 06:41 PMThere was nothing about the sizable opposition - anyway they can't pay for it (single payer health care - or any kind of government version).
Posted by: ajday on May 31, 2009 06:53 PMYour snide jokes about how small crowds are forming to protest isn't going to work here.
The crowds are going to get louder and bigger as people realize what's happening out there. Count on it.
Posted by: johnny on June 1, 2009 08:10 AMDo you often think about pedophilia when you see the word 'boyscout'? Or are you just using that sick remark to be funny?
I'm glad you can simply count on bigger crowds. Most of the time one needs to build political momentum. But hey, with such successes as reported by ajday up at #8, maybe you are on to something.
Posted by: MikeBoyScout on June 1, 2009 10:55 AMUnderstanding your counter protest was great and all, but here is the media's take on what happened in Seattle:
"Barack Obama's health plan takes shape"
"Protesters march through downtown Seattle in support of health care reform. Democrats and Republicans may be able to reach a health care compromise by their August deadline."
SOURCE: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0509/23162.html
But, hey, if your approach is working, no need to reconsider.
Posted by: MikeBoyScout on June 1, 2009 12:41 PMYou are all frauds and cowards as shown by how you chickened out Saturday. Why did you not attack the Americans? After all your so right so why even put up with them...go Fidel on them tough guys.
I would prefer hotel rooms for all! We need equal access to the best hotel rooms anytime...no more cheapo motels or homelessness. We'll force those evil hoteliers to open their best rooms up.
but here is the media's take on what happened in Seattle:
Yes, just more confirmation of the media's cheerleading for the Obamassiah...
HOPE AND CHANGE!
Posted by: Shanghai Dan on June 1, 2009 02:54 PMThe exact opposite is true and all conservatives are energized to defeat government health care hopefully).
Posted by: ajday on June 1, 2009 08:37 PM