Live-Blogging the Anti-Obamacare Blowout in St. Charles, MO– STANDING ROOM ONLY!
Posted by Jim Hoft on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:08 AM
PACKED HOUSE——
They were expecting 600…… 1,800+ SHOWED UP TODAY!
UPDATE:—- New Count— 2,225 TURNED OUT TODAY!!
An overflow crowd turned out today at 9:45 AM to attend the “Kill the Bill” rally today in St. Charles, MO
Republican Lt. Governor Peter Kinder told the fired up crowd– “We have just begun to fight!”
Blogger ReBoot Congress was at the event today.
** The Anti-Obamacare Health Care Rally at St. Charles Convention Center (map, directions, parking) is on.
Jamie Alman from 97.1 is emcee today at this “Kill the Bill” rally!
The Wednesday Rally called by Rep. Todd Akin & GOP House Leader John Boehner is the federal-healthcare equivalent of “The Gunfight at the OK Corral” for Missouri!
We need ALL HANDS ON DECK, and ALL BOOTS on the Ground!! If you can take time off work, if you can leave your children or elderly parent with a sitter (or bring them)…if you can at all make this rally – DO IT!
This may be it! Pelosi is trying to bring this to the floor for a vote in the coming days…and is strong-arming all the moderate dems into voting for Obamacare Socialized Medicine – and Federally Funded Abortion. In a “nuclear option” procedure that was never intended for major social mandates, Nancy & Harry…and Leader Obama – clearly intend to disenfranchise well over half of the American People!
This is despite the fact they themselves condemned this same procedure a mere few years ago!
These people are FIRED UP!
Several Missouri politicians spoke out against the Obamacare bill at this public rally. President Obama is locking the public out of his staged rally later today across town in St. Charles.
I posed with Peter Kinder and blogger Michelle Moore before the event started up this morning.
Local patriot Jay Stewart is in the house.
1,800+ showed up to watch a live video feed from Washington DC. Rep. Todd Akin, Rep. Shadegg and Rep. Pence spoke to the crowd. Mike Pence told the crowd, “I believe America will take back the Congress in 2010.” (The crowd went nuts)
Todd Akin told the crowd this was the worst bill he’s seen since he’s been in Congress. And, of course, the Republican representatives pointed out Pelosi’s stunning admission from yesterday’s speech.
Bob McCarty has more on the rally today.
And, StL Cyclist sent this in this photo:
The crowd was ready to bury Obamacare.
UPDATE: Here’s Jamie Allman closing out the rally with “God Bless America.”
It was a powerful moment:
Typical mobsters.
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The Second Protest planned by the St. Louis Tea Party Coalition is planned for 5:30 on Wednesday night downtown in St. Louis across from the Renaissance Grand hotel. We are meeting at 5:00 PM on 9th and Delmar. WEAR BLACK!
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Patman commented:
St Louis is chock full of awesome BBQ and true patriots.
Go St Louis!
seven commented:
It is my understanding they want to attach student loan legislation to this bill.
It would be great if both failed.
Then Pelosis could read the bill and find out why it is a bad piece.
flyoverland commented:
Wow, that’s almost as many as showed up for the coffee party rally the other day. I’m sure it will be on CNN and in the NYT
Militant Conservative commented:
Looks like a slice of America. Well done Ya’ll. Remember you represent more than just yourself. I wish I could attend but cannot. GO TPM.
I am the Tea Party Leader!
Bob Grant commented:
Atta Boy Jim!
& Kudos to all the Mid Western patriots who participated.
sandy commented:
23 Yes Dems have switched to Undecided and Stupack is being pressured to vote yes by having his ethics investigated. Hoyer wants the House deadline extended because they don’t have the votes and the Byrd Amendment says that Abortion cannot be legislated through Reconciliation without 60 votes while 50 Pro-Abortion groups are lobbying Pelosi for stronger language in the bill. How do you spell headache O-B-A-M-A-C-A-R-E.
Peggy commented:
Wow! Congrats and kudos to all.
Moonbeam commented:
BRAVO!! How I wish I could be there. What an awesome example you are setting for our country. This is so desperately needed.
Thank You!
God Bless, Be Well
Melody commented:
I hope the news media will show all the patriots against this crappy health bill, show America, We The People Have Spoken..
Best of Times ahead. Well done Patriots in Mo.
Ex Dem commented:
Dems in washington are not the only ones that can dish up embarrassing and illegal dirt. Pass this and an army of David’s will be crawling up every orifice of every elected Dem to bring out every skeleton out of the closet. It wil lbe blasted all over the internet nad the few media that isn’t covering for Obama and Dems. Oh, they can try to ignore it but it wil lbe so huge, it won’t work
kato commented:
The contrast is noteworthy: The Blowhard’s useful idiots are being paid union wages to engage in political activity.
David C. White commented:
I am very proud of my home town! Way to go and keep building!
Opus #6 commented:
See? I KNEW St. Louis wouldn’t let us down.
Thank you, patriots!!!!
Major Kong commented:
What a DANGEROUS mob! That little baby girl just scares the bee-jeezuz out of me. Go Saint Louis and Mizzou, I’m with you in spirit and chomping-at -the- bit for local Tea Party events in my locale. God Bless all Patriots!
Opaobie commented:
They need to loop the recent CBS Early Show co-host Harry Smith’s “LIVE! ON AIR!” colonoscopy with faux “Dr. Katie Couric” posing beside him in scrubs with a stethoscope draped around her neck in order to raise awareness of what Obamacare will do to every one of us…make it a “twofer”, show the one SHE had back in 2000 as an added bonus reminder…I wonder if they found Smith’s head during the procedure.
Dave commented:
Amazing! Nothing about this rally on the P-D website…
jjjjj commented:
How many Nathan Hale’s in crowd willing to sacrifice for their country?
Tongueboy commented:
Count me as an honorary attendee. 2,226 and counting…
jenny commented:
Thank you St Louis!!! Great Job!
Joanne commented:
I hope people are getting it – Obama and his cronies don’t care what the people think.
AMarineMom commented:
Thank you St. Louis. We will prevail. We will not accept socialized medicine, socialized student loans, or anything else this Obama administration is attempting to cram down our throats. I have never been more motivated in all my life. Rep. Harry Mitchell (D) of District 5 in AZ, you will be voted out in November. Count on it. David Schweikert is going to win your seat for the people!
jenny commented:
Sorry St Charles (out of towner not paying attention) Great work!!
sliderblaze commented:
outstanding!!!
nobama commented:
I’m glad I went. Even Rush Limbaugh mntioned the rally.
bitterclinger commented:
I’m with you in spirit, St. Charles Tea Partiers! I’ve done two DC Hell Care rallies and hope to not have to drag off to any more! KILL THE BILL!
Gary Holmes commented:
Great Job St. Charles!! This Texan wishes he was there! Living in Lubbock, TX., I don’t have anyone to demonstrate against – it is like preaching to the choir.
Jewish Wedding Music commented:
I hope these pictures knock some sense into the democrats when they realize this is not what America wants. Kill it and back off!
AnnS commented:
Wow!! that baby sure looks like a nazi terrorist to me. Scarey
I’ll be downtown tonight
Sibyl West commented:
Defiance is a place in Missouri and an attitude in St. Charles. Go St. Louis!!!
Texas is behind you!
HellNo ToSocialism commented:
Outstanding job ! We are with you all the way.
I hope the number of attendees doubles for the 5:30 PM protest !
Hack commented:
The opposition to this bill from coast to coast is amazing. What is even more amazing is the outright oblivious attitude Obama and his ilk have shown. This very well may be the most non representative government this country has ever known.
http://www.hackwilson.blogspot.com
Mary Jay commented:
Am very proud to say I attended this rally along with 2,224 of my closest friends! You’ll find me somewhere on Kingshighway (in Saint Charles) this afternoon holding a pretty big sign for Mr. Obama to drive past. Won’t make the rally tonight, but I wish you all a safe journey. God’s Speed.
Thanks to Jim, Darin, Bob, Michelle and all the other journalist bloggers for keeping us informed. Keep up the good fight patriots!
John Smith commented:
I wonder if Keith Olbermann will notice there are minorities in those pictures?
AnnS commented:
Someone needs to tell those students in PA too; those free student loans will never be free.
bg commented:
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“All that’s necessary for the forces of evil to win in
the world is for enough good men to do nothing.”
~ Edmund Burke
we have more than Obama et al ever dreamed of!!
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bg commented:
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“The most important of all revolutions, a revolution in
sentiments, manners & moral opinions.” ~ Edmund Burke
Viva la Revolución Americana!!
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Trish commented:
Great job Americans!
I must note, there were some people of color in the crowd of Americans.
I hope no one in the media picks up on that and reports the truth or anything…
Keith O commented:
Fight On – United we WILL Stand !!!!
bill-tb commented:
Great job Jim in getting it together. Makes the rest of us patriots proud of the people up there.
Keith O commented:
@trish – everyone needs a laugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKofFIveJG4
Big Mo commented:
Never been prouder of my home town.
Major Kong commented:
Keith O
March 10th, 2010 | 2:04 pm | #47
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I tried but just couldn’t do it. More than one minute of Keith Olbermann is beyond my pain tolerance limits. What I did see, however, certainly Rahms home the hypocrisy of so-called progressives in all matters racial. His crocodile tears concerning Tea Party protesters lack of color or ethnicity is jaw dropping considering the lily-white composition of NBC’s on-air personalities.
bg commented:
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Keith O @ 2:04 pm #47
ROTFLMBO!!
posted one like that a while back, but
this one is more inclusive and longer..
history lesson for Obermouth
(connecting link to Countbrown with Keith Olbermanns Conscience)
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Daryl Weaver commented:
God speed Tea Party Patriots! You are in my prayers! Thanks to you from a fellow conservative. My reps are all Repbulicans, but I wish I could be there with you. Hope to see you all in DC August 28th.
bg commented:
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Major Kong @ 2:22 pm #49
Dallas Tea Party Invites the White People of MSNBC
1:45 version..
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Rosemary Woodhouse commented:
Gives Meet Me in St. Louis a whole new meaning!
Awesome! Thank you on behalf of patriots across these beloved United States!
TaSS commented:
NY salutes St Charles.
Thank you!
sybilll commented:
Way to go St. Louis!!! I know it will pain the lame stream media to report the calm, the diversity, and the sheer size of the crowds.
sandy commented:
400 attended Obamas lock out the people Healthcare Town Hall. 2200 attended The St. Charles Tea Party Town Hall.
St. Charles — Las Vegas love you.
bg commented:
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to coin an Al Franken whopper..
Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them
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sandy commented:
Finally it came out today that the Tea Party Candidate running against Reid is a total phoney and a good pal of Harry Reid’s.
jjjjjjj commented:
Looks like you had a few black folks try and infiltrate this event.. i hope that someone had the common sense to interrogate them.. i mean COME ON.. BLACK PEOPLE! WTF!! Whats next? Mexicans? or Puerto Ricans? oh hell.. / Eric Cartman voice off
sandy commented:
Pelosi said Massa has ethical problems and cancer but he has left the House now POOR BABY. I hope to use that term when Obama loses Healthcare POOR BABY.
jjjjjj commented:
Where are the Obama voters? thats where protests need to be happening.. in front of unemployment offices, welfare offices, beginning of the month when people get food stamps.. “How is that Change working out for you?” Etc..
Floradora commented:
I teared up playing the “God Bless America” segment. I can’t wait til ’12. I’m going to Washington for the inauguration of the next POTUS and I hope millions of us are there to sing this song right in the face of the Obamas.
We are NOT a socialist/communist country! We are Americans and we are proud to be so. These maniacs will rue the day they tried to change us. They are not taking my country!
COMMONCENTS commented:
THANK YOU!!!!
bg commented:
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sandy @ 3:01 pm #58
Harry Reid’s sneaky “Tea Party” candidate
[It seems the dems are up to their old tricks. They helped Ross Perot defeat G. W. H. Bush in 1991 and they helped split the 'Pub vote by voting for McCain in 2008. Reid thinks a stalking horse may help keep his senatorial seat in 2010. How? By running a dem masquerading as a Tea Partier.
[..]
Nationally, the Tea Party movement has avoided party status and candidates. Except Nevada? You gotta believe the Reid campaign,
or some form thereof, is behind this tactic.
And frankly, it’s a brilliant tactic. If Reid can get the Tea Party name on the ballot, it will absolutely shift some votes away from the Republican candidate, who in a head-to-head matchup right now beats Reid hands down.
Look, Reid has more money than God for this race. But because almost everyone in Nevada has made up their minds about Reid, that money
isn’t going to move the needle for him much.
That money is going to be used primarily to move the needle away from his Republican opponent. After the primary, Reid will unleash a negative campaign the likes of which has never been seen in this state. And, if a few million dollars can also be used for sneaky campaign tricks like propping up phony campaigns or sponsoring faux news sites (paging Erin Neff, there’s an envelope for you at the front desk), well that’s just old-fashioned addition by subtraction.]
Tea Party candidate for Nev. Senate questioned
by tea party groups, GOP candidates
[GOP primary field leader Sue Lowden, a former Nevada Republican Party chairman who calls herself a Tea Party voter, also questioned Ashjian's tea party bona fides. "I don't know who this person is. He's
never been involved with anything that I'm aware of in this state,"
she told CNN.
[..]
Ashjian told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that his values are those of former president Ronald Reagan, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and iconoclastic Texas Rep. Ron Paul (R). “We’re not Republican or Democrat,” Ashjian told the paper, which predicts his bid can only help Reid. “We won’t fold into one party or the other.”]
Jon Scott Ashjian, Harry Reid’s Tea Party Challenger,
Owes More Than $200,000 in Back Taxes
oh yeah, a natural Reagan, Palin &/or Paul..
the funniest thing i’ve come across
since Obermouths TP invite et al..
ROTFLMBO!!
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TxTenther commented:
Voter registration tables should be set up at all of these events across the country. Protesting is great, so is calling, emailing, faxing and writing your senator and representative. But in the end, come November, it will be voter registration and GOTV that makes the difference.
manateespirit commented:
I was theere and when walking out, saw a doctor carrying around a huge anti-health care sign. I asked him if he was a “real” doctor or an astroturf ty[e. He proudly showed me his identfication badge from Christian Hospital.
Doctor, I salute you!
sybilll commented:
Thanks for adding that video, Jim. Made me tear up. I’m going to send it to my Lefty associates who think we are terrorists.
Sojourner commented:
…E pluribus unum’s looking fine, St.Louis… {:>}
Godspeed!
bg commented:
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re: bg #66
Dear Tea Party Candidate:
You Are Not Invited to OUR Tea Parties
[We, the grassroots/tea party leaders of Nevada, speaking for the conservative activists in our communities, are united in issuing the following statement.
– We are united in denouncing the TPN (Tea Party of Nevada).
– The TPN is not a conservative party who speaks
for grassroots and tea party activists in Nevada.
– The TPN is not now, has never been, and will never
be affiliated with grassroots efforts in Nevada.
– The term “Tea Party Candidate” will no longer be used
to indicate grassroots support for a candidate or candidates.
– The TPN will not be invited to or allowed to represent themselves
at conservative grassroots events and functions across Nevada.
– We are united in our desire for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability from legislators and in legislation from Carson City, NV and Washington, D.C.
– We are united in opposition of progressive leanings towards unfunded mandates as a solution to appeasing special interest and delivering ‘social justice’.
– We are united in the belief that our government should be inspiring pride and accountability, and personal strength and opportunity, not a path for us to follow to have our needs met as the government sees fit.
– We, the tea party activists and grassroots
organizers in Nevada, are united.]
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Peggy commented:
Did SLU kick out Obama and Claire? I thought their event was to be at the Chaifetz? I see you are meeting across the Renaissance Grand. Is that where the fundraiser is or is that near the Chaifetz?
It would be great to hear that SLU booted out Obie and Claire, babykilling advocates.
Major Kong commented:
bg @ #52
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Thanks,bg. Had not seen this before. Really illustrates what a pompous ass Olbermann is—not that there was any question in my mind.
bg commented:
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Peggy @ 4:10 pm #72
haven’t got a clue, but this was interesting..
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Major Kong @ 4:18 pm #73
you’re welcome..
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bg commented:
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Floradora @ 3:27 pm #64
thumbsup & an Amen to that!!
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bg commented:
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Opaobie @ 12:03 pm #16
puke, what the (fitb) were they thinking.. *sigh*
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Peggy commented:
bg #74:
Thanks for the link. It would be interesting to find out why the event is no longer at Chaifetz. I am glad it is not.
richard commented:
One interesting thing I just noticed is the pictures have a lot of black faces. These could have been staged tokens, but I doubt it, since St Louis has a lot of black residents. But it tends to put a lie to something the MSM pundits have been saying constantly, that the tea party is a mostly white movement.
Sharon from Tennessee commented:
Thank you St. Louis Tea Party!! Outstanding showing on short notice! Thanks also to Jim for posting the video of God Bless America, it brought tears to my eyes.. Powerful, indeed!
Militant Conservative commented:
All, the TPM is not about color. It is about saving our home and country from those that would destroy it. This cuts across party affiliation, race and gender. WE HAVE NO PLACE ELSE TO GO. Mr. Obama, we will fight you to the last breath. This is our HOME and your ruining it. We have a common enemy, YOU TYRANT.
Liberty Lover commented:
It was phenomenal! I was very encouraged, and Todd Akin (who is personal friend of the family) had an outstanding speech!
bill-tb commented:
Great job guys, but look at how our Florida efforts are coming out … A Second Poll Gives Rubio Two-To-One Lead Over Crist, 32 in one poll 34 in another.
Tea Party forever…
Grant commented:
I teared up a bit with the singing, Let’s do this!
william commented:
Now I know why Missouri is the Show Me State! God bless all you Patriots!
Calif. Conservative commented:
GREAT Turnout!! Way to go, “K&N Patriots” & “St. Louis Tea Party” !!…. I was with you all in ‘spirit’ and my twin sister, Sandy was there … Keep up all the good work you are doing … The “SHOW ME” State is really not the place where Obama should be, but he’s ‘campaigning’ for McCaskill, ….ever notice that everyone he stumps for ‘looses’??
“Thank You” ….CA loves St. Louis!!
Gumply commented:
Congratulations St. Charles!
Montana salutes you and thanks you.
J commented:
Some Democrats shun Obama event in St. Louis
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/10/some-democrats-shun-obama-event-st-louis/
Pat commented:
There is hope, America, with groups like this and the tea party groups. Go America
AnnS commented:
Just got back from downtown. Great turnout there too.
Thanks to Jim H and Bill Hennessey.
OT
From the Desk of:
Steve Elliott, Grassfire Nation
With American citizens completely focused on the upcoming ObamaCare vote, President Obama is quietly resuscitating his comprehensive immigration reform policies — namely
amnesty for nearly 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally.
According to the LA Times, Obama met privately with his staff on Monday looking to “advance a bill through Congressbefore lawmakers become too distracted by approaching midterm elections.”
Members of his Domestic Policy Council outlined ways to re-engage comprehensive immigration reform, and it is believed that Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsay Graham (R-SC) have been asked to create a “blueprint” that could be turned into legislative language.
Several years ago, while speaking at a National Council of La Raza convention, then Senator Obama voiced hisunflinching support for those who marched in the streets demanding amnesty and all the rights and benefits granted to U.S. citizens.
“We need a practical solution for the problem of 12 million people who are here without documentation — many of whom have lived and worked here for years. That’s why we need to offer those who are willing to make amends a pathway to citizenship.”
From his mouth to our ears, Obama is revving up the amnesty bus for another run, and we need to quickly be prepared for what I believe will be a blitzkrieg rush to pass a plan.
+ + 55,000 New Petition Signers Needed ASAP
Obama is under intense pressure from amnesty
groups like La Raza MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) and others who intensely campaigned for his White House run. Failure to deliver on his campaign promises
could spark resentment from a politically potent Latino constituency should he decide to run again.
That’s why we need to quickly bolster our “No Amnesty” coalition of grassroots citizens.
I’m calling on all members of our team who have
already added their name to our petition to help
me rally and mobilize an additional 55,000
citizens within the next 10 days — pushing
us to 200,000 citizen signers!
Forward this message to 25-30 friends right now
and urge them to stand with you against Obama’s
amnesty dash by signing our petition below:
http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=25931&PID=21177516
I expect we will have to move quickly delivering petitions in the days and weeks ahead, and we must have a substantial number if we hope to influence lawmakers!
Thanks in advance for your outstanding effort.
Steve Elliott
Grassfire Nation
P.S. Again, forward this message to 25-30 friends today urging them to stand with you against this latest push for amnesty by clicking below:
http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=25931&PID=21177516
Kurt Montandon commented:
The “nuclear option” is not reconciliation.
Get your facts straight (if that’s even possible).
bg commented:
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Kurt Montandon @ 9:00 pm #96
to whom are you addressing your pointy point??
are you in the right thread??
how about blog??
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vargas commented:
100th post….just look at all of those wild mobs in these pictures….they all look wild eyed and intimidating….especially the ol’ guy with the cane….
texas commented:
Awesome – What a great turnout in St. Charles, MO – Ya’ll ROCK!
Fuzzy commented:
These reports are FANTASTIC (i’m reading them backwards). I love this video, especially, it really warms my heart to see so many patriots fighting for our freedom and for our country. Such a wonderful change from BO’s crotch salute when the National Anthem plays. You all ROCK!
Andreas K. commented:
Total radio silence in Europe.
All we hear is that everyone who opposes The Zero is a racist and a terrorist and part of some crazy KKK-style right win militia.
“I believe America will take back the Congress in 2010.”
Totally yes!
And, finally, the “God bless America” brought tears to my eyes. I kid you not. Such a display for the love of ones country would be shunned here. You’d be pelted with all kinds of things for it. The media would scream “Nazis!” and the left wingers would torch your car.
JJ commented:
Only one thing to say………St. Charles, “you the man!!!”
anonymous hourly worker commented:
We will win this Obamacare War of Attrition!!
Good job, St. Charles, from a Tea Partier in California!!! Only wish I was there to see it in person!!!
merchant services texas commented:
This legislation if it passes is only going to rob more Americans of their tax dollars. The problem is no one wants to fix the broken system. I wonder if medicaid or social security will be around when I need it.