My daughter at her first TEA party!
This Independence Day I had the privilege of celebrating our country’s birthday at Southfork Ranch in Parker, TX, just outside of Dallas. Regardless of where we spend July 4th, looking around and seeing our fellow Americans decked out in red, white, and blue is enough to stir up waves of patriotism. But this Independence day was different. We the people have had enough of increased government interference, out-of-control spending, and seeing our constitution made pliable. We’ve banded together, in the spirit of our forefathers, to stand up and say ENOUGH!
Myself, My husband Chet, My father, and my two youngest children.
My family drove from Texarkana, TX to the event, a little over 3 hours. We arrived promptly at 3PM lugging with us a full ice chest, blankets, chairs, and most importantly a shade tent. We were in for the long haul and felt more than honored to be there. By the time we arrived, there were several hundred already gathered on the grass. As the day, and the heat, wore on, a steady stream of patriotism flowed through the entry gates. At around 5:30PM my husband walked around doing a head count so that we would have a true accounting of attendees, knowing full well that the media would water down the truth. Mind you, this was when the crowd was still “sparse” as it was reported in The Dallas Morning News, and the count at that time was approximately 7,200–not including any who were inside the air-conditioned banquet hall. As the sun faded, family events ended and the temperature dropped the crowd grew exponentially. The final official estimate, from county officials, was 37,000.
Double amputee exercising his right to assemble for our great nation.
Walking through the masses, we could not help but feel the patriotic energy radiating from crowd. There were some familiar signs such as “Taxed Enough Already,” “I’ll keep my freedom, you can keep the change!” and “Next time, read the Constitution, it’s shorter!” The sign that seemed to move my husband the most was held by a stately looking, elderly man, sweating in the 100 degree weather, right up front and as close to the stage as he could get with a sign that read “I fought for my country once, I’ll fight for it again.” My husband can hardly speak about that sign without getting tears in his eyes. Maybe it is because he can identify with that man, who was obviously a veteran as is my husband. Maybe it’s because that simple statement represents the sacrifice made by those who have shed blood in honor, to protect the rights that we cherish today.
Reuters photo of a patriot, who happens to be an amputee, enjoying the show.
The highlight of my evening was hearing Michelle Malkin speak. She is a prominent supporter of Smart Girl Politics and we can’t thank her enough for all that she does to support conservatism. Michelle spoke of the idea that everyday should be Independence day, that we are born free, and that no government entity can grant us our liberty. Mrs. Malkin said, “The reason for the season is Liberty!” She spoke of being the daughter of legal immigrants who were proud to take the oath of allegiance to this great country.
Me with Michelle Malkin! Thank you for the photo Michelle!
I want to take this opportunity to encourage every American to read The Federalist Papers. Take note during this season of Liberty, that in Federalist 10, Publius warned that “enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.” We the people are charged with seeking out leaders who have no greater goal than to uphold and defend our Constitution, as it was written. In this day and age, the new chic is to “build a new foundation,” but I dare say that I am going to stick with the foundation that our forefathers mutually pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to provide.
Me with Katrina Pierson, Dallas Tea Party organizer and a great American!
As our great nation stands at this crossroads, our country is facing some of her darkest hours. The shroud of socialism is threatening to be cast upon us. What started with massive government spending, is leading to massive government expansion, and thus, the birth of the TEA Party movement. As the agenda of this administration continues its power grab and control by way of Cap-N-Tax and a disastrous national healthcare plan, the sleeping giant continues to awaken. The great people of this nation, no longer stifled by party affiliation as the opposition would like it to seem, are gaining true power as well. We the people are uniting and our great collective voice will be heard. History will look back upon us and tell of a time that “We the People” stood strong, that “We the People” stood firm, and that “We the People” did not allow our great nation to be changed or transformed. Rather, it will reflect upon the time that “We the People” SAVED OUR GREAT NATION!
View a slideshow of photos of the event below.
TEA-riffic story and slide show!
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Thanks for the report!
Gee, your hairstyle looks really masculine in these pictures. Why aren’t you out in full makeup and your hair done? Don’t you believe in the empowerment of women?
That’s cute, Tina, but it just makes my point that women are the ones degrading other women and putting them down. To your point though, I did have full makeup on early in the day, and my hair done. It’s amazing what sweating for over 7 hours in 100+ heat can do to makeup and hair. You don’t do yourself or women any favors with your comments. You are a part of the problem, as opposed to the solution. I suppose if I were out demonstrating for a liberal cause you would acknowledge the fact that any mother, smiling with her precious daughter, is beautiful. But by your tone I can see that common courtesy only applies to those who support your ideology.
Hello. And Bye.
So what do you make of Christine O’Donnel and the witch bruhaha?