Rally in Lafayette 3/7/09

By Sammy
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 5:10 AM CST

For Immediate Release

Team Sarah Louisiana and Louisiana Resistance to Host “Tea Party” and “Anti-Pork” Rally in Lafayette

Lafayette, LA, February 24, 2009—Team Sarah Louisiana and its affiliate group, Louisiana Resistance, will host a “Tea Party“ and “Anti-Pork” protest rally on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 1:00 pm in Veterans Park, 200 Feu Follett Road, in Lafayette.

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The rally is for the purpose of protesting the massive 787 billion dollar “porkulus” legislation just passed that will bankrupt the country and incur unparalleled debt for generations of Americans.

Attendees are encouraged to create signs and personal symbols expressing their outrage at this unprecedented waste of taxpayer dollars and violation of the public trust.

Louisiana citizens will hold to account their elected officials, Sen. Mary Landrieu and Rep. Troy Melancon, who voted for this monstrosity— and their constituents will not be silenced.

Team Sarah (www.teamsarah.org

 

) is a diverse coalition of Americans dedicated to advancing the values Sarah Palin represents in the political process. Team Sarah has gained over 65,000 members nationwide since its inception in the fall of 2008.  Louisiana Resistance (www.resist.net

 

) is the Louisiana arm of the Patriotic Resistance, another idea-based network for battling the liberal agenda.

For more information, please call Leslie Alexander at 337-258-8852 clesliealexander@yahoo.com

or Adam Mouton at 337-849-3314 adam.mouton@cox.net

Comments

    We need to stand up america wrote on Mar 23, 2009 8:08 PM:

    " time to wake up America! we need to get things rolling before america goes to the dump! we have a man for president that doesn't know nothing! but to give money away! he says he was born in africa, He needs to go back there! come on America time to fight for our Freedom and our life! "

    do something wrote on Mar 15, 2009 11:09 PM:

    " Hate all you want, or support it. At least folks are doing something they feel pationate about. It is easy to write on the web, but to go and see for yourself what this is about is different. I didnt care for Bush and I sure dont like nobama but I will get involved. "

    Kim B wrote on Mar 12, 2009 7:02 PM:

    " What does a trillon Dollars look like?

    pagetutor.com/trillion/index.html "

    Incredible wrote on Mar 10, 2009 12:04 AM:

    " Why is it so difficult to understand that our progressive taxation is inherently unfair? If you MAKE more money, you PAY more money, even in a flat tax system. The difference is that with progressive taxation you may a higher percentage, resulting in double jeopardy for success.

    To recap: Our current system PUNISHES success and rewards complacency.

    Two years ago our combined income placed us in the top 25%. We spent MANY years in the bottom 50%. "

    Bye Bye Bush wrote on Mar 9, 2009 5:16 PM:

    " Where was the Boston Tea Party when the Bush administration introduced and distributed the initial stimulus package? "

    iggy wrote on Mar 6, 2009 11:27 AM:

    " It may be important to remember that the Obama administration has targeted the wealthiest people for huge tax increases. So the rich people don't have much money (or faith) left to invest in the stock market. So the stock market is plunging to new lows, and people are worried that the stock market will crash. But if the rich basically control the market, and you keep making them poorer thru this insane tax increase...they'll take their bats, balls, and gloves, and go home. So basically, the administration has thrown the baby out with the bath water! Good idea..certainly NOT!!! "

    ziggy wrote on Mar 6, 2009 10:26 AM:

    " Good luck with your protest but to say in the words of your GOP leader "I hope it fails". Be careful who's values you hold in high esteem. I don't see where Sarah Palin's values are ones that I would aspire to have as my values. Because someone is against aboration (I am also) does not make them perfect especially in God's eyes, because God values life at every stage. I am a working person and I have paid my taxes. A flat tax will never work here. But keep on protesting. "

    funny man wrote on Mar 5, 2009 4:36 PM:

    " Leona Helmsley may have said that only little people pay taxes, however, an understanding in financial markets and institutions and how they really operate will give you some insight as how to avoid overpaying your taxes and what credits you qualify for... Do not disrespect someone because they understand finance and can avoid the mistakes you made. "

    MR CLEAN wrote on Mar 5, 2009 10:44 AM:

    " This is funny. Thanks, but I'll take a raincheck. I only protest for causes that involve REAL injustice towards humans. I happen to support the President. Good luck with the protest though. Should I send a complimentary bag of pork rinds? "

    Just Wait wrote on Mar 5, 2009 7:06 AM:

    " To those who think the progessive tax system is FAIR..... One day the people who are so said rich and pay the most taxes may get tired of footing the bill and just stop making so much money. I hear many people are figuring out how to limit their incomes. I for one do not want to pay for those who sit on the porch, have plenty of kids and make no constructive contribution to society. People have a right to freedom and Liberty in this country they have no right to financial subsidies by GOVERNMENT!! "

    To Porkulus wrote on Mar 5, 2009 6:24 AM:

    " Then the Republicans will have to pay their taxes???? Are you kidding me??? Obama can't appoint anyone to his cabinet without us finding out that demoRat has not paid their taxes. Hope and Change my rear end. "

    Art B. wrote on Mar 4, 2009 7:38 PM:

    " To Porkulus.
    If you're looking for the tax cheats, you might want to start with Obamas cabinet appointees.
    A good study in tax avoidance would be the murderer Ted Kennedys practice of putting his money in offshore investments and accounts. "

    Porkulus wrote on Mar 3, 2009 7:56 PM:

    " We should have a flat tax system in America, but that will never happen. Why? Because then the republickkkans will have to start paying their fair share of taxes. Currently they utilize every loophole possible so they do not have to pay hardly any taxes.
    In the words of the famous repuglickkkan witch, "only the little people pay taxes". "

    Bye Bye Berry wrote on Mar 2, 2009 9:20 PM:

    " Answer to your question - did all of that, went to college, busted my butt, worked in corporate America and saw our jobs disappear. How in the world do you think everyone should pay the same amount of money in taxes? We have always had a progressive tax, the more you make the more you pay! As my salary increased, so did my taxes! "

    To Bye Bye Berry wrote on Mar 1, 2009 6:03 PM:

    " If you have a problem with people making more money then you then you should have busted your rear end in college so that you would have an education and make more money.
    You get what you worked for. Everyone should pay the same amount.
    Please tell me why people that make more money should be more responsible for paying taxes then those poorer.
    And FYI I am one of those that are poorer. "

    RUSH wrote on Feb 28, 2009 6:39 PM:

    " i've marked the date. i will be there. i am emailing this date, place and time to my entire email contact list. everyone should do the same. "

    Bye Bye Berry wrote on Feb 28, 2009 6:08 PM:

    " To Art B -
    The bottom percentile should be so lucky as to make as much money as the top percentile! See that you did not include the AMOUNT of money on these numbers! "

    Art B. wrote on Feb 28, 2009 2:35 PM:

    " To Bye Bye Berry


    Who Pays Income Taxes? See Who Pays What

    For Tax Year 2006

    Percentiles Ranked by AGI
    AGI Threshold on Percentiles
    Percentage of Federal Personal Income Tax Paid

    Top 1%
    $388,806
    39.89

    Top 5%
    $153,542
    60.14

    Top 10%
    $108,904
    70.79

    Top 25%
    $64,702
    86.27

    Top 50%
    $31,987
    97.01

    Bottom 50%
    <$31,987
    2.99

    Note: AGI is Adjusted Gross Income
    Source: Internal Revenue Service "

    Bye Bye Berry wrote on Feb 27, 2009 10:18 PM:

    " Daily Iberian - Why did you remove my earlier post? I certainly broke none of the rules you have posted. Are you now censoring anyone who has a different view than what you think they should have? "

    Bye Bye Berry wrote on Feb 27, 2009 10:15 PM:

    " To "Art B" and Special Forces, - if your net income is more than $250,000/year, you should pay more than the ones that make less! "

    Bye Bye Berry wrote on Feb 27, 2009 5:05 PM:

    " Y'all crack me up! Values Sarah Palin represents? Please, let's have a list. You do know you are wasting your time but go ahead and protest if it makes you feel better. "

    Mr. R wrote on Feb 27, 2009 4:46 PM:

    " ok now did this accomplish anything? I would be curious to know, and not just a guess or an opinion, I would like to know what good this did if any??? "

    Concerned wrote on Feb 27, 2009 2:50 PM:

    " Veteran's Park is not a very big place. I guess you are not expecting a big turnout. "

    Art B. wrote on Feb 27, 2009 2:47 PM:

    " to "Special Force"
    I think Sammy meant Rep. Charles Melancon (D), Who voted to raise your taxes and wreck this Country by signing the Porkulus Bill. "

    Special Force wrote on Feb 27, 2009 11:59 AM:

    " who is Rep Troy Melancon can anyone tell me ,, "

    Don wrote on Feb 25, 2009 6:20 PM:

    " Finally a revoution!!! "

    Art B. wrote on Feb 25, 2009 12:58 PM:

    " Sammy, you beat me to it. I was logging on to post a thread about the Tea Party / Anti - Pork Rally.
    I hope to see you there. I'll be flying the Gadsden flag. :~) "

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