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Debbie Waat, of Lodi, holds a sign protesting government spending and taxes during the tea party rally at the All Veterans Plaza on Wednesday. (Dan Evans/News-Sentinel)
Government spending, taxes protested in Lodi
While waving American flags and holding up signs with the motto, "Taxed Enough Already," more than 200 people attended a tea party to protest taxes and government spending Wednesday.
"We work so hard and give so much to this country and government, and all we ask is that they listen to us," said Brandon Jones, who owns a local business.
While the group says it is not affiliated directly with Republicans, there were other tea party protests against Obama's spending around the country that the Republican party organized. The group chose All Veterans Plaza because taxpayers pay for it and it's a patriotic monument, said Elizabeth Williams, who was one of the organizers.
After attending the Sacramento protest earlier today, Lodi resident Dan White said he attended both rallies because it is important to speak up.
"You don't know if you can change things, but you got to try," he said.
Clint Wilcox, who is vice chair of the United Republicans of America, said he was impressed with Lodi's quick organization. He said there were about 40 protests organized in the state.
"I wanted to support a smaller group that just came out and wanted to make a statement in the area ... There are a lot of frustrated people who don't recognize their country anymore," Wilcox said.
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Williams emphasized that her group, which decided on the name Citizens in Action, wanted to create an atmosphere where anyone could come voice their concerns at an open mic.
"We weren't here to talk to the people; we wanted to talk with the people," Williams said.
While standing in the audience with a sign that says "Is my allowance safe?" Evan Madill watched his mother talk about how she hopes there will be other protests on the issue.
Being with like-minded people was one of the reasons John Landley attended both the Sacramento and Lodi protests.
"It's the only outlet we have," he said. "We feel alone. No one is listening to us."
At the end of the protest, people who had tea bags walked over to the fountain and tossed them in, but Williams said she brought a rake and a trash bag to clean them up.
Next Citizens in Action event: Save Our Sovereignty will be held June 14 on Flag Day.
Contact reporter Maggie Creamer at maggiec@lodinews.com or read her blog City Buzz.
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mike wrote on Apr 23, 2009 11:25 PM:
one has contributed to the story- one has slung mud.
the mentality of you "birds of a feather" boggles my mind "
jeff wrote on Apr 23, 2009 8:07 PM:
you certainly do. "
jeff wrote on Apr 23, 2009 8:07 PM:
Aimee, and Aimee alone, is deciding what is 'rude', 'boorish' and 'ridiculous'.
People in glass houses... "
Billy Rubin wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:47 PM:
Aimee wrote on Apr 23, 2009 4:34 PM:
Aimee wrote on Apr 23, 2009 4:34 PM:
First of all, it is merely your opinion that Brian would never "stand up for what is right". Here, YOU and you alone are deciding what is "right" and "wrong", making yourself the complete arbiter of morals, values and what constitutes the "truth". Hence, your assertions have little value.
Next, you claim that Brian is a "hypocrite" yet fail to back up your claim with any evidence (simply stating, "just look at his previous posts" is not sufficient-you forget that some of us don't spend as much time on here as you do). Again, this is a subjective opinion that YOU have formed.
Lastly, if I attack you it is because you have earned it by your rude, boorish and ridiculous behavior on this site-why more posters don't take you and others of your ilk to task is beyond me--I presuse that they don't want to suffer under your harsh comments.
I will never apologize to you and will continue to call you on your behavior when I see it. "
Lodian wrote on Apr 23, 2009 1:16 PM:
You're right. I know Brian would never stand up for what is right. He is a hypocrite. That was the point.
So, Aimee, care to admit you were wrong when you directed your attack at me here on this blog? "
Lodian wrote on Apr 23, 2009 9:05 AM:
Aimee wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:26 PM:
Why in the world would Brian want to "badger" me into apologizing to you? First of all, Brian has never attacked me and I have never attacked him. Further, you and Brian have had contentious relations, why in the world would he want to stand up for you?
Give us a break. "
Lodian wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:51 AM:
Lodian wrote on Apr 21, 2009 12:16 PM:
Lodian wrote on Apr 18, 2009 12:32 AM:
Jerry wrote on Apr 17, 2009 12:28 PM:
Let's borrow 10 trillion more, fully fund medicare, social security and every crook on wall street and just hyper-inflate our currency so that the cost of a hamburger is around 5,000 bucks and merely write all our creditors checks with dollars that are worth next to nothing. Either that, or have the Federal government declare bankrupcy. See, now we have two ways out of this mess.
I don't know about the rest of you...I goin' into the wheelbarraw business. At a half-million a wheelbarral I figure I can make "a ton" of money. Of course, I reserve the right to raise my prices every three minutes.
If it were no so sad the aforementioned would be funny. "
Aimee wrote on Apr 17, 2009 11:54 AM:
There were MANY people at the rally that voted for Obama and are now having "buyers remorse", so don't try to make this a partisian argument.
Posting your "ankle biter" comment and those of its ilk, uttered by others, is the reason that we're so divided and those in charge are able to divide and conqueor Americans. Too busy holding on to your petty little liberal arguments and bashing the other side to really see how we're all being fleeced.
And that goes for both republicans and democrats, independant and green party people alike. How can we hope to unite in order to make things better when we can't even get along? "
Aimee wrote on Apr 17, 2009 9:46 AM:
4AStrongLodi: Sorry, the trailer park comment came from our own Uncle Stinky and not you.
As far as the parroted comments go, I keep hearing the same ones over and over again to describe the event and the reason(s) behind it...I'd like to hear first-hand impressions from people who actually attended who are in derision of the event.
No offense intended regarding your ability to think for yourself. From your posts, you seem to be a thoughful individual. "
Aimee wrote on Apr 17, 2009 9:32 AM:
You still haven't answered my question: were you at any of the rallies? If so, what were your impressions? I have given you mine. "
stantaves wrote on Apr 17, 2009 9:29 AM:
Cogito wrote on Apr 17, 2009 8:32 AM:
ra wrote on Apr 17, 2009 8:08 AM:
Cogito wrote on Apr 17, 2009 7:55 AM:
Cogito wrote on Apr 17, 2009 7:42 AM:
danielh wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:18 AM:
I am trying to bring a remedy.
If we don't understand the identity of the thief, and understand how it operates, it is going to continue to steal money from US citizens until the thief is identified and placed on public trial.
People will be so angry, that there will probably be some lynching. "
danielh wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:09 AM:
The only way to verify this information would be to travel to England and examine the public registry.
Another interesting fact is the registration of a PUBLIC-registered entity called "UNITED STATES," in Wilmington, Deleware.
Peurto Rico gets involved here somewhere. It is headquarters for one of these corporations. "
danielh wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:02 AM:
danielh wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:02 AM:
I believe "United States of America" is registered as a PUBLIC entity in London, England. It was created for the sole purpose of assuming liability for the debt (before the Louisiana Purchase).
What's spooky about the year 1999 and the extremely confident belief that the debt was paid, is that "United States of America" was then dissolved. "
danielh wrote on Apr 17, 2009 12:56 AM:
dogbark wrote on Apr 16, 2009 11:24 PM:
It boggles the mind.
Or perhaps 8 years of blind arrogance also had something to do with the state of affairs? "
Cogito wrote on Apr 16, 2009 10:17 PM:
LodiMother wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:25 PM:
Believe it or not just because people don't agree with you doesn't mean they don't understand what's going on. "
LodiMother wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:16 PM:
Cogito wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:59 PM:
danielh wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:52 PM:
I think that debt wasn't actually paid until 1999. "
Cogito wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:46 PM:
Cogito wrote on Apr 16, 2009 7:43 PM:
danielh wrote on Apr 16, 2009 6:42 PM:
The pathway to freedom is through banking, not protests.
If the people holding signs understood banking, I believe they wouldn't be waving signs.
I tried talking to some of the sign-wavers yesterday, and they didn't understand the nature of banking, whereas they were protesting the debt. "
danielh wrote on Apr 16, 2009 6:39 PM:
danielh wrote on Apr 16, 2009 6:38 PM:
The slaves are playing. That's all this means. "
ra wrote on Apr 16, 2009 3:47 PM:
ra wrote on Apr 16, 2009 3:41 PM:
LodiMother wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:58 PM:
This is one of the most ignorant statements I have ever read.
It's funny that it's all good when somebody wants to demonstrate against a republican. But, when the tables are turned those same people can only argue with the most basest comments. "
LodiMother wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:51 PM:
LodiMother wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:48 PM:
LodiMother wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:46 PM:
4AStrongLodi wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:31 PM:
If you're fine with us going to Iraq, then quit complaining about your taxes, because that's where a lot of our money went. And, only a small portion would have gone to regular military expenses. Even it if was half, that's still $6 billion per month it cost us.
We do have some of the lowest taxes in the world (percentage per taxpayer).
And I agree, all of Congress is to blame.
I actually don't mind paying my taxes. It is a civic responsibility to help support this country and provide the infrasrtuctre and perks we have that most other countries don't.
So, quit complaining, especially when it sounds like you voted for our more recent president who was most responsible for many of the higher taxes and debt we have now. "
Uncle Stinky wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:15 PM:
Lodian wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:02 PM:
" Slow learners....better late then never.
Where were all these ankle biters 8 yrs ago when Bush was growing the Government by 20% and fleecing our Treasury. These tea bags have been sitting on all of our chin's for decades."
Right on! "
Lodian wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:01 PM:
" LOL LOL LOL LOL @ Nextel.
Very well played.
That was hilarious. "
I agree. Well said, Nextel. "
lodisafeway wrote on Apr 16, 2009 1:43 PM:
But this is just another attempt to divert attention from the fact that virtually the entire Congress voted to go to war and that in spite of a number of our so-called leader's insisting that the war was lost and that we should simply walk away, it is clear that we will be leaving Iraq in decidedly better shape than when we found it.
But to admit such things would be contrary to the constitution of the far-left-zealot crowd. The only way they can win is if the war is a failure. And I know of no right-minded American who would even begin to believe that would be good for America or Iraq. "
wtf wrote on Apr 16, 2009 1:13 PM:
This actual article from the LNS. "
wtf wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:57 PM:
Don’t Fall For the Old Divide And Conquer Trick
http://www.prisonplanet.com/dont-fall-for-the-old-divide-and-conquer-trick.html
Also, this article has been linked to WRH.
http://whatreallyhappened.com/ "
RonPaul08 wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:52 PM:
Billy Rubin wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:32 PM:
Very well played.
That was hilarious. "
Uncle Stinky wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:24 PM:
Do you really think Fox news in more objective than CNN? You are the one parroting the backward right wing. I an glad I live free country and even people like you can stay here. Always good for a laugh. "
4AStrongLodi wrote on Apr 16, 2009 11:55 AM:
I don't know where you got that trailer trash comment, but it wasn't from me. And, I didn't mean "poor" by ecoonimic situation. I meant poor because I feel bad for them. BTW, I can't stand CNN and, believe it or not, I think for myself. But, no matter, it is factual data that can't be ignored.
I'm just merely pointing out where our tax dollars have been wasted. I'd be interested to hear of other situations where our country has wasted money. The War in Iraq has cost each taxpayer an average of $5,000 since 2001. I'd personally like to have that money back or go towards education and health care. "
wtf wrote on Apr 16, 2009 11:16 AM:
WELL said! "
danielh wrote on Apr 16, 2009 10:29 AM:
CORRECT: New York City. "
danielh wrote on Apr 16, 2009 10:28 AM:
danielh wrote on Apr 16, 2009 10:27 AM:
I wrote a letter about voting.
Voting endorses the process. The people holding the sign, most of which voted, endorsed the same government that they now want changed.
People think if they wave a sign that they are doing something. Bzzzzz. No. Wrong answer.
Up higher, in Washington, they are amused by our signs and exhibitions. "
Aimee wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:59 AM:
Your words sound parroted...those are some of the exact same criticisms I have heard coming from liberal media outlets like CNN who want to spin this into something it is not. Did either of you attend these rallies?
There were all different types of people at the rally; black, white, bikers, rich, poor, businessmen and women, housewives, gay couples, straight couples, republican, democrat, independents, etc. Your trailer trash comment is wholly inadequate. It was a very diverse crowd concerned with the direction of our country. "
Aimee wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:50 AM:
It was wonderful to see people uniting, of all political persuasions, colors, and economic status. Many "regular" people spoke at the rally, giving their personal stories. The liberal media would like to dismiss this as simply a event created by the super rich to protest the removal (or proposed removal) of tax credits and havens--this is a grassroots movement borne out of frustration--that's why there was such a good turnout. I didn't see that at the rally. What I saw were people concerned for the future of our country, worried that we are losing our values of hard work and determination, things that made our country great. Yes, it was about protesting taxes but it was much more than that. "
4AStrongLodi wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:41 AM:
Iraq War - $12 Billion per Month
U.S. Population - 303,824,640
That means it has cost every single American $39.49 per month to support thr war. "
4AStrongLodi wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:35 AM:
That war has cost us an average of $12 Billion a month. Yet, they want to know where their tax dollars are going? Can you imagine how much we could lower taxes in this country if we didn't have a $12B/month drain on our Country?
These poor people just reqally don't understand what's going on, so they take to the streets in anger. They don't realize that they did this to themselves by voting for Bush and others for 8 years and supporting a costly, ineffective war. "
Uncle Stinky wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:31 AM:
t jefferson wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:37 AM:
jeff wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:33 AM:
Nextel wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:13 AM:
Where were all these ankle biters 8 yrs ago when Bush was growing the Government by 20% and fleecing our Treasury. These tea bags have been sitting on all of our chin's for decades. "
16925 wrote on Apr 16, 2009 7:56 AM:
Rhodie wrote on Apr 16, 2009 7:55 AM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsfvnM0uNHk&feature=related "
wtf wrote on Apr 16, 2009 7:29 AM:
http://www.prisonplanet.com/bernanke-arrogantly-refuses-to-disclose-which-banks-took-loans.html
Ron Paul on Auditing the Fed H.R. 1207
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW4YZ6R53yA
Tea party in Lafeyette Park, DC
http://whatreallyhappened.com/IMAGES/DCTeaParty/3.html
Honolulu, HI
http://whatreallyhappened.com/IMAGES/HonoluluTeaParty/DSC00554.html
Murfeesboro, TN
http://kennysideshow.blogspot.com/2009/04/tea-party-murfreesboro-tn-4-15-09.html
Tucson, AZ
http://whatreallyhappened.com/IMAGES/TucsonTeaParty/IMG_1557.html "
wtf wrote on Apr 16, 2009 6:41 AM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq8nMW1bqrM "
wtf wrote on Apr 16, 2009 6:27 AM:
So was I. When I made a post about a cup of tea on the 9th, there was no listing for Lodi on the T.E.A. blog...only Sacramento and Stockton.
The only item I saw for Lodi was yesterday's paper. 200 - 300 people at such short notice is great!
What's ***really*** great about this is that the entire country is UNITING as one over the economic crisis we're facing as a people.
The number as of March 3 for the State Sovereignty Movement is 32 & Counting! Could be higher now.
http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=12429 "
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