St. Cloud

Dave and I went to St. Cloud for the Tax Day Tea Party event held there today. There were quite a few people there and most people were calm and respectful. Dave saw a couple of guys who got into a policeman’s face about not being able to stay in the road, but the officer handled himself very well.

Here are some photos. Click on them to see a larger version.

I saw this man standing on a corner in St. Cloud. I love the picture–they almost look like twins!

Tomorrow is America’s Tax Day. Tea Parties are being held across the country, reminiscent of the Boston Tea Party in 1773. This is not supposed to be a partisan event–it’s not about Republicans and Democrats but rather about the Constitution and our Liberty.

From the Tax Day Tea Party site:

What is this Tea Party effort all about?

The Tea Party effort is just a small piece of a much larger movement aimed at restoring the basic free-market principles our country was built on. The Constitution, for the most part, is being ignored by our current government and we intend on working together to correct the problem.

The Tea Party effort is a grassroots, collaborative volunteer organization made up of every day American citizens from across the country. We take pride in the fact that we’ve built a 50 state network of leaders and activists using nothing more than the internet, a few websites and a burning desire to restore freedom.

If you are upset at our current tax situation and more importantly, the Constitutional principles that are being trampled upon, attend a tea party near you to show your support, or at least watch Fox News to see the turnout!

Local tea parties will be held at:

Mille Lacs County

St. Paul Capitol Building

Event Schedule

5:00 PM: Gathering – Reception

• Signs and Voice Demonstrations

• Tea Party Declaration and Post Card Table

• Networking

• Boston Tea Party Skit

6:00 pm: Music and Speakers (”We the People” Theme)

Music

• “Star Spangled Banner” – Billy Franze (10 minutes)

Speakers (not in order of appearance)

• Master of Ceremony: Sue Jeffers
• Average Citizen: Scott Nehring
• American Veteran: John Salsbury (Constitution Party of Minnesota Veterans Coalition Co-chairman)
• Economist: Stephen T. Parente, PhD (University of Minnesota, CATO Institute)
• One Woman Inspiring Conservative Transformation: Barb Davis White PAC
• KTLK Radio Show Personality: Chris Baker
• Rights Advocate: Twila Brase
• 2008 Ramsey County Commissioner Candidate: Jim Schottmuller
• Business Owner: Harold Hamilton (President, Micro Control Company and Anoka County Watchdog
• Former KSTP Radio Talk Show Host: Dave Thompson
• West St. Paul resident and 2010 State Senate Candidate: Bill Jungbauer

Ceremonial Tea Dumping

Dusk (around 8:00 PM): Closing and Cleanup

• Please Note:This will be a non-partisan protest and all in attendance are expected to be respectful and peaceful.

This announcement is from the Minnesota House of Representatives website:

In the coming weeks, the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate, will be hold hearings across our state to hear from Minnesotans on Governor Pawlenty’s budget recommendations.

The nearest meeting to Sherburne Area is:

St. Cloud
Thursday, February 19th – 6:00 p.m.
St. Cloud City Hall-Council Chambers
400-2nd Street South

Sign up to speak at the St. Cloud location