Taxpayer March on Washington DC
Founded in 1984, FreedomWorks is headquartered in Washington, DC.
A political storm is brewing in our Nation's capital. Tens of thousands of protesters attended the 9 - 12 Taxpayer March on Washington, DC. The purpose of the march was to protest the size and scope of government and promote nonviolent movement that will lead the United States to a more secure democracy. Crowds gathered at Freedom Plaza Saturday morning at 9:00 am. There were speakers and music until the march kicked off at 11:30 and proceeded down Pennsylvania Avenue to the West Front Lawn of the Capitol. The official rally began at 1:00 p.m.
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Constitutional Toilet Paper Protester displays a humorous sign - Washington has been wiping its butt with The Constitution for way too long.
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Angry Opposition Tea Party protesters show their disdain for the current elected leaders in government.
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American Veteran Holds Strong to Old Glory * This veteran stands in peaceful revolt against the idea of ending of personal freedom.
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Flags of Our Nation Displayed at Protest * Two versions of the Gadsden flag and two versions of Old Glory are displayed at the Tea Party Protest in Washington, DC.
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Gadsden Flag Waves On Top of Union Cavalry * A young woman proudly waves the Gadsden flag over a statue depicting struggling Union soldiers and plunging horses engaged in violent action.
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The General of Tennessee The Flag of Tennessee is raised next to statue dedicated to the Union general that preserved the Union. The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial demarcates the east end of the National Mall.
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Tea Party Protesters Surround Capitol Reflecting Pool * Tea Party Protesters line the west bank of the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
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West Bank of Capitol Reflecting Pool View of Taxpayer March protesters on West side of Capitol reflecting pool.
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Acorn is not very popular with this American * Protester holds sign - ACORN: Because Every Pimp Needs a Federally Funded Home!
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YOUR'RE FIRED * Man holds sign - ATTENTION CONGRESS (hand holding pink slip) - YOUR'RE FIRED! - We The People cannot afford your poor decisions & collective dysfunction - ANY LONGER! - WE HAVE THE POWER OVER YOUR PINK SLIP!
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These Two Ladies Are Tea'd OFF Two demonstrators wear bright red hats with black paper tea pots to protest their fear of getting taxed more.
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North bank of Capitol Reflecting Pool
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Southeast bank of Capitol Reflecting Pool *
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East view of Tea Party from Capitol Reflecting Pool As you can see there was a decent turnout at the Washington DC Tea Party. Many people came for different reasons.
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