Really? Just how many were there? (sm)

I've read not very many, and from the clips I've seen, I don't remember seeing more than one or two.  In fact the total (approximately 262,000) is a rather small number, considering all the promotion Fox News gave this event.  (http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/04/tea-parties-appear-to-draw-at-least.html)  Since most African-Americans, by history, are Democrats and since the Republican party has nothing much to offer them (except the resurgence of white hate groups), I doubt they would have little reason to attend one of these events.  I certainly had no reason to attend one.

http://yedda.com/questions/African_Americans_Attend_Tea_6270411841768/

And the Chicago Tea Party didn't even want Michael Steele to speak (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/09/chicago-tea-party-rejects_n_185026.html), which was probably one of their smarter decisions.

• Jon Stewart interviews Elizabeth Warren... - Marmann
  • I posted the link for this earler. s/m - sm
    • When you've been lied to - me
    • Sorry! I didn't realize you had already... - Marmann
    • Calling people "un-American" simply because they - disagree with you...that is really "pathetic
      • What's pathetic and "UnAmerican" is being judge and jury - To the President of the United States
        • Are you for real? - boy, what a joke!
        • This is a president, not a hereditary monarch. - Mythbuster
        • Don't do the crime if you can't do the time! - A.Nonymous
        • The left is the most insulting, judgmental - bunch out there, but thanks for the info.nm
          • There are insuling and judgmental - people in both major parties.
            • Excellent point! (sm) - Marmann
              • Right is not only meaner and angrier... - Most on here seem downright deranged
                • Especially the ones who claim they can read... - Marmann
              • Oh, come on! Both can be mean, but the left can - be just vile. -by far more hateful.nm
                • After a quick scan of the board... - Marmann
                  • You obviously didn't scan very well.......... - nm
                  • I disagree too! - Make that 2 of us!
            • Or you are the independents that - Trigger Happy
      • Thanks for proving my point . . . - sm
        • What I find rather ironic is the fact - Trigger Happy
        • This is not an intelligent explanation - me
        • You dont get it. Most dont want O to fail, they feel - if his policies succeed, USA will fail !!.nm
        • EXACTLY!! - Well Stated!
      • I agree -- just like it was really... - Marmann
        • What is worse, anyone who questions Obama's - policies is termed racist -easy way out.nm
          • Easy way for racists to hide their truths as well - Pure Cop Out
            • So what about the - Trigger Happy
              • I saw a lot of pictures and to me it looked just like the convention, - Sherri
                • So tell me what does a republican look like - me
                  • I think I said right off what a republican - Sherri
                    • You don't know your history very well, do you? - Ignorance abounds! nm
                • I agree with everything you... - Marmann
              • I did not say YOU were a racist - I said some use feigned innocence of same
              • Isn't it obvious? Case in point.... - sm
          • Janeane Garofalo spoke today. Glad she represents - the left. She is a disgusting human being.nm
            • That woman is more of a loon than Sean Penn - At least I hope that's her excuse. -sickening .
            • She is brilliant and hit the proverbial nail on the head!!! - sm
              • Seriously? - yikes
              • If you truly feel that - Trigger Happy
                • Yep, they can dish it out but just can't take it!! - sm
                  • This whole czar thing - Trigger Happy
                    • Only those that truly care for this country understand - the implications of that! MsMT
                • Very mature response. You really should work on your self-esteem. nm - sm
                  • Funny how you don't seem to - Trigger Happy
              • Yes she is! These right wing nut cases - Can't take the truth!
                • Truth? The truth is she is nuts! - period. nm
                • What truth would that be? Oh, I know..... - (sm) MsMT
                  • Anyone defending what Garofalo said the other day - are out of their mind or purely hateful people.nm
              • She is a psychological basket case whose own peers have questioned her sanity for years. - GhostMom
              • Bet the African-Americans at the TEA parties - are really confused by her racist comments.nm
                • Really? Just how many were there? (sm) - Marmann
                  • Marmann, I think you need to do a little history review.... - MLK was a REPUBLICAN!!! Ignorance! nm
                  • What you just said is basically racist. - -but you dont even recognize it, do you?nm
                    • Because I pointed out the TRUTH, that... - Marmann
                      • P.S. - Marmann
                    • I thought the same thing. Wow. - Trigger Happy
                      • Yeah, and you're ALWAYS the voice of reason - ;-)
              • She is sick in the head? So, you agree with her? - Wow. That says a lot. nm

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