Tens of thousands blast Obama in a DC rally

[Fatman]

Thousands of downtown DC protesters blast Obama
By NAFEESA SYEED, Associated Press Writer Nafeesa Syeed, Associated Press Writer 57 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Tens of thousands of protesters fed up with government spending marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, showing their disdain for the president's health care plan with slogans such as "Obamacare makes me sick" and "I'm not your ATM."

The line of protesters clogged several blocks near capitol, according to the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. Demonstrators chanted "enough, enough" and "We the People." Others yelled "You lie, you lie!" and "Pelosi has to go," referring to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

Throngs of people waved U.S. flags and held signs reading "Go Green Recycle Congress" and "I'm Not Your ATM." Men wore colonial costumes as they listened to speakers who warned of "judgment day" — Election Day 2010.

Other signs — reflecting the growing intensity of the health care debate — depicted President Barack Obama with the signature mustache of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Many made reference to Obama as a socialist or communist, and another imposed his face on that of the villainous Joker from "Batman."

Richard Brigle, 57, a Vietnam War veteran and former Teamster, came from Paw Paw, Mich. He said health care needs to be reformed — but not according to Obama's plan.

"My grandkids are going to be paying for this. It's going to cost too much money that we don't have," he said while marching, bracing himself with a wooden cane as he walked.

FreedomWorks Foundation, a conservative organization led by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, organized several groups from across the country for what they billed as a "March on Washington."

Organizers say they built on momentum from the April "tea party" demonstrations held nationwide to protest tax policies, along with growing resentment over the economic stimulus packages and bank bailouts.

Armey and other speakers directed their ire at Pelosi — Armey took a photo, telling the crowd he wanted to be able to prove to her they were there.

"If it's necessary, we'll come back here next year," he said.

Many protesters said they paid their own way to the event — an ethic they believe should be applied to the government. They say unchecked spending on things like a government-run health insurance option could increase inflation and lead to economic ruin.

Terri Hall, 45, of Starke, Fla., said she felt compelled to become political for the first time this year because she was upset by government spending.

"Our government has lost sight of the powers they were granted," she said. She added that the deficit spending was out of control, and said she thought it was putting the country at risk.

Race also became an issue when a black Republican leader denounced African-American politicians that she said had an "affinity" for socialism.

"I'm outraged prominent black politicians use the race card" to cover up their failed policies, said Deneen Borelli.

Lawmakers also supported the rally. Rep. Mike Pence, chairman of the House Republican Conference, said Americans want health care reform but they don't want a government takeover.

"Republicans, Democrats and independents are stepping up and demanding we put our fiscal house in order," Pence, of Indiana, told The Associated Press.

"I think the overriding message after years of borrowing, spending and bailouts is enough is enough."

Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., and Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., also spoke at the rally. DeMint said he'd had enough of "Alice in Wonderland" politicians promising more programs at the risk of financial disaster.

"The president has warned us if we disagree with him he's going to call us out," DeMint said. "Well, Mr. President, we are out."

Norman Kennedy, 64, of Charleston, S.C., said he wants to send a message to federal lawmakers that America is "deeply in debt." He said though he'd like everyone to have free health care, he said there's no money to pay for it.

"We want change and we're going to get change," Kennedy said. "I want to see fiscal responsibility and if that means changing Congress that will be a means to that end."

Other sponsors of the rally include the Heartland Institute, Americans for Tax Reform and the Ayn Rand Center for Individuals Rights. Other scheduled speakers included actor Stephen Baldwin and C. Boyden Gray, who worked under the administration of George H.W. Bush.

[PegLeg45]

Careful....with a thread title like that, you're gonna get peoples hopes up. 

[tombogan03884]

Don't worry Peg, I was only SLIGHTLY disappointed 
Actually I just saw the same story on Yahoo news and was looking to see if any one had posted it.
It leaves me with one question though.



                                      Can you hear me now ?

[Pathfinder]

Love the comments from "Homeland Security". Whatever happened to the good ol' DC cops? Guess they were worried enough about homegrown "terrorists" to call out the big guns.

"Homeland Security" - has a certain ring to it, especially used in context of a peaceful protest march by American citizens. Sorta rings like a geheim stats polizei ring, no?

[twyacht]

The State Run Media is downplaying it, as expected,... NBC Nightly News was not bad, but the "sleeping giant" once again has started to rise up against what is now in plain view.  A gov't agenda that sucks., and were NOT going to take it so easily anymore..

April 2010, the Second Amendment March to D.C., keep em' coming.

"The ideal Government of all reflective men, from Aristotle onward, is one which lets the individual alone - one which barely escapes being no government at all."
H.L. Mencken

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
Baltimore Evening Sun on 26 July 1920

"Governments like control -- the only real power governments have to fall back on if necessary to preserve their authority is the use of force. That is not as easy or effective against an armed population. So governments around the world seek to disarm everyone except their own military and LEO forces. This had been the case for thousands of years. It is still the case today. The only time governments want their average citizens to be armed historically is when the threat of losing their authority to foreign invaders is greater than the risk from their own population."
Zoogster

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[tombogan03884]

Love the comments from "Homeland Security". Whatever happened to the good ol' DC cops? Guess they were worried enough about homegrown "terrorists" to call out the big guns.

"Homeland Security" - has a certain ring to it, especially used in context of a peaceful protest march by American citizens. Sorta rings like a geheim stats polizei ring, no?

I  think that  " Homeland Security" just has that, "Orwellian" touch. Although "Ministry of Liberty" or "Dept. of Freedom" would work even better.

[twyacht]

"It is customary for republican governments to be bound by constitutions, and this is grand idea. The question does arise, however, about what recourse the citizen has when the government disregards its own constitution, as is the case with our own Tenth Amendment. What do you do if your government does not obey its own laws? Our Declaration declaims that when governments do not observe the God-given rights of man, it is not only the right but the duty of the people to alter or abolish them. The Declaration of Independence may not be the supreme law of the land - which is the Constitution - but it frames our philosophy of government and serves as a guide for those who respect our traditions. More people should."
Col. Jeff Cooper

It's only just beginning...

Colonel Cooper was right than, and even more right now. At least more people are staring to see that...

[2HOW]

Count is between 1 and 2.5 million showed up, park service said more like 1.5 real numbers. WOW

[mudman]

Hey Rahm No Cowards

[r_w]

I saw pix somewhere, the mall was FULL! 
The personal attacks on Beck kicked up about ten notches this weekend.  Same thing happened 235 years ago, too.