Tea Party Movement Loses Steam: July 4th Events Get Little Media. GOP Support

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Sat Jul 4, 2009 8:30 AM EDT

Article Source: The Huffington Post

politics, republicans, gop, tea-parties, sanford, july-4th

While South Carolina's political establishment wrestles with the fate of Gov. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.), Ron Parks has already moved on. He's one of the organizers of a July 4 Tea Party in Charleston, a rally that will celebrate America and protest the way that President Barack Obama is governing it.

"We had 6,000 people show up at the last Tea Party in Charleston, on April 15, when [Gov.] Sanford spoke, said Parks, a contractor who lost his job earlier this year and quickly found work as a volunteer with the Tea Party movement. "We're expecting fewer people this time, but I'd love to have to eat my words."

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R.Francis Rubio

Let's hope we all remember the true meaning of our 4th of July holiday!

Happy Independence Day Everyone!!! :]

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7 votes

#1 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 8:52 AM EDT

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MaryEllen Galloway

You too, and my fellow NVers! Celebrate!

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3 votes

#1.1 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM EDT

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Zanyzazu

Need......more hot water ....for the tea bags I mean?????????

I loved Obamas address to the nation today!!! Good man Obama.....

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10 votes

#2 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 9:40 AM EDT

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jacq24

Thanks Sarah, you effectively tanked these events. Who cares what a few "Average Joe" right wing wackos are up to when the Queen of right wing wackos is holding a press conference?

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9 votes

#3 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 9:43 AM EDT

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R.Francis Rubio

I think they need to fly the GOP flag upside down at these tea parties!!

Today is the day for celebration the protests should wait for another day!

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9 votes

#4 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 10:27 AM EDT

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MaryEllen Galloway

I think you're correct (I won't say right -ha ha) regarding flying the GOP flag upside down- everywhere. This is in reference to their "SURRENDER"! Now that's funny - to me!

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1 vote

#4.1 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 12:26 PM EDT

{"commentId":8022573,"authorDomain":"KateInGreensboro"}

Kate In Greensboro

There's a "tea party" protest in town that's supposed to start at 1:00. I joked earlier in the week about checking it out but now I seriously think I will just for the comic value. I wish I were taking a course in sociology right now so I could use it for extra credit. If anyone (who isn't like me - there for comic relief) shows up, I'll report back later.

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4 votes

#5 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 11:33 AM EDT

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MaryEllen Galloway

Very interesting. Keep us posted. Thanks Kate.

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1 vote

#5.1 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM EDT

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R.Francis Rubio

Who knows maybe you'll see Glen Beck crying on stage!! :]

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3 votes

#5.2 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 2:26 PM EDT

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MichelleUT

It is sad they use the term "Tea Party" - when what they're doing is so far from the original premise of the Boston Tea Party.

But hey - go Sanford! Maybe Ensign will speak this time.

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4 votes

#6 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 11:57 AM EDT

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Pacific Northwest Blogger

Fox Cable News killed the Tea Party momentum by making it their story, instead of the protesters. Fox out for Fox...

Happy independence day one and all.
For those in other countries, join us in celebrating by standing up for your own independence.

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2 votes

#7 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 12:47 PM EDT

{"commentId":8024322,"authorDomain":"molliebea"}

MaryEllen Galloway

Here, here. Bravo! Remember, We're All In This Together.

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2 votes

#7.1 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 1:36 PM EDT

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R.FRANCIS RUBIO

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