Minnesota’s Tax Cut Rally

Photo of yesterday’s Minnesota tax cut rally complements of Grizzly Groundswell. More photos can be found here.

Here is a report on yesterday’s tax cut rally:

Thousands of outspoken taxpayers withstood freezing temperatures and blowing snow to rally for smaller government and less taxes yesterday in Minnesota.

And based on the weather, I thought the kid holding the red poster in this photo (also from Grizzly Groundswell) was funny.

And there was also those who held the Democrats accountable for their role in building big government:

Signs with messages like, "Democrats you're not my spouse, stop spending my money," and "I am not an ATM," were found everywhere. The poor economic climate nationwide and a recent statewide gas-tax increase had many at the rally seeing red.

The event took place at the state capitol and was organized by radio personality Jason Lewis, a regular fill in on the Rush Limbaugh program, who says the idea for the tax-cut rally started nearly a decade ago and has turned into an annual event.

This excerpt says that it is time to get off our apathetic butts:

The event featured a number of speakers including Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann who spoke with WND about the importance of getting involved.

"I think taxpayers across the country should take heed, and realize that at their state level they can have a tremendous impact," Bachmann said. "There were calls today to elect people who will respect taxpayers' pocketbooks, and to hold those who voted against taxpayers best interests accountable. There was a tremendous outpouring of support for initiatives to reduce the size of government."

And this excerpt points out the problem of the GOP disenfranchising their passionate conservative base:

The size and enthusiasm of the so-called "conservative base" is providing hope for Republicans in the 2008 election.

Bachmann believes there is a clear choice when it comes to the presidential election.

"I think that conservatives are looking at the candidates and they are clearly appalled at what they see on the Democrats' side with both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama," she said. "I think that the more they look at both of those choices, the more they're willing to look at Senator McCain who is adamant in taking on spending increases, he's been a real fighter for that, and (getting rid of) earmarks.

While many attending the event were certainly full of energy, others think it remains to be seen if McCain can draw that same kind of enthusiasm.

"I saw plenty of Ron Paul signs in the crowd, but I couldn't find one for McCain," said David Lubowitz, who also said he feels a little disenfranchised with the Republican Party.

And now we have Hillary Clinton defending guns and religion after Obama let the cat out of the liberal bag. Where the heck is McCain and the rest of the GOP on that one? Why are they letting Hillary defend rural traditional American principles against the liberal elites…remember she left Arkansas for the glory of New York City? Hillary and Obama come from the same cookie cutter. Hillary helped invent liberal elite. I bet Rush Limbaugh will pick that one up tomorrow.

Comments

[Chad Everson]

Sibby you are the greatest!

What a great event! If you need some help starting one up in South Dakota let me know! I would love to help out.

~Teddy Bear of Grizzly Groundswell

[Stix]

Great post.

Hopefully we can get more of these in all the states