Thousands attend St. Louis tea party
By: Dennis Norman
This past Tuesday I attended the St. Louis tea party at Keiner Plaza in downtown St. Louis. I had not previously attended any of the tea parties so I was anxious to experience it.
I arrived about the time it was starting and was immediately surprised by the large crowd that was there. The crowd was quite eclectic and many were carrying signs or waving flags. I was pleasantly surprised to see the event leaders started the festivities with a prayer and the crowd responding at the end with a resounding “Amen”; then followed with the star spangled banner with a lot of audience participation.
The theme of the night was to protest big government, government spending and taxes. There were several speakers, including Jim Hoft from the Gateway Pundit. I shot video of some of them, the quality is not great but it will give you a taste of the event.
All in all I was happy to see so many people so passionate about something and willing to try to do something about it in a peaceful, but yet effective manner. Agree or disagree with their position as you may, I think credit has to be given that at least they are doing something. I get so sick and tired of listening to people complain about politicians, government, their jobs, etc and yet their butt never leaves the couch to try to change anything in their lives…heck half the time when I ask if they vote the answer is no.
Videos and photos below…
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