So - to what charitable cause are you donating the profits?

I also respectfully disagree. The very name "Tea Party" conjures a historical act that changed the face of this country. The name, the costumes, the flags - more now than ever we need to remember our forefathers and our country's roots. The visuals only aid in delivering this message to people who would otherwise not be interested.

Yep. And in addition, the taxdayteaparty.com site has contact information for local and state organizers. If you want to start your own tea party, these people are a wealth of information on how to secure your proper permits, insurance, etc. (if you're protesting on government property).

I hear ya about all the complaining. Everyone is angry and there is very little focus going on so they all tend to take it out on each other. Just hang in there... :-)

Hi! Hopefully this info will help you out:

City: Atlanta
When: April 15, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: Georgia State Capitol Building ~ Downtown Atlanta, 206 Washington St SW
Contact: atlantateaparty@gmail.com
Phone: Jenny Beth Martin 404.326.0936 or Amy Kremer 678.495.8271
Other Info: www.atlantateaparty.net
Additional Info: Sean Hannity to broadcast Hannity’s America Live from the Atlanta Tea Party

Actually - I don't need to prove to you (Mr. "red-blooded American") that I care. I doubt your state is all flowers and rainbows - and I could probably stereotype you just as well.

31 tea parties on April 15th. 7 recall campaigns going on right now. Those of us who care have been fighting the degradation of this state for decades. Those who don't, enjoy complacency or just leave. Seriously, if you are a shining example of what a 9-12'er is all about, let me out now. But I doubt you are - cause I've met real 9-12'ers at California "We Surround Them" groups, recall efforts, and protests.

Those of you outside of California who support our efforts (without insult or stereotypes) to bring this state back to its Reagan years - thank you. You are the true 9-12'ers who reflect the principles and values set here.

It is a bad situation all the way around - I agree. Oakland has had this problem for a few generations now - it didn't start yesterday. Anyone who has lived in a major city understands the "inner city" and the mindset that encompasses possibly the worst living conditions in the country. This mindset is prime territory for race baiters to come in, take advantage of the people (who are usually unemployed and angry), and direct them to do something they may not normally do. Then, the police end up in a situation where they have to protect people who don't trust or like them. It's a continuous cycle that happens in every big city in the USA.

It's going to have to take the community members to get themselves out of this mess. In Oakand, the organizer of this protest was from Africa - he had no business being there. I wish that prominent people like Chris Gardner would go back to their communities and show a positive example to people who really don't believe there is any way out. It's not a matter of "just move", it's a psychology that needs to be defeated from within.

Here's an answer for you from someone who lives in California: We vote for people as a result of their campaign - just like every state in the union. While we could stereotype Ohio as being completely corrupt, Illinois as being run by Chicago mob members, and Pennsylvania as being run by violent union members, I'm sure the populations of those states would agree that they didn't vote for that. Houston is a sanctuary city - I doubt the people of Houston voted for that. You still can't own a gun in New York City. Usually candidates give a good speech and convince the population that they will actually represent the population - then they get into office and turn 180 degrees. Look at Schwarzenegger. The voters ousted Democrat Gray Davis and wanted someone who would represent them. Gov. Arnold said he was a Republican and that he would restore the state to its Reagan era. A LOT of us believed him. He got elected, turned socialist, and now we're trying to recall HIM.

If you've never been here, then you don't know that this is a volatile state. We protest, we recall, we stage mid-term elections, we have special elections. We have a lot of RINOs in this state and we just want a representative government. Anyone outside of California does not understand Californians, judging by a lot of the comments here. The Californians who really love this state and want to restore it stay to fight - they find like-minded people who will fight with them. For God's sake, we are currently trying to recall the governor and several state senators and assembly members. ( Plug: http://totalrecall2009.com ). We are having 31 tea parties in this state on April 15th.

I am becoming increasingly disappointed in the 912 Project. I'm sure Glenn didn't mean this forum to be a place where people rip each other apart. I've seen a lot of animosity on this site instead of unity. And it's disappointing, because if this is supposed to be the UNITING site, I'd hate to see what happens if we actually have to approach an enemy. We have a long way to go to achieve that 9-12 mindset. Just sayin'.

I can almost bet it was preplanned. Oakland has been in unrest since a BART officer shot a black man (it was videotaped - it appeared that the man was on the ground and complying & that the officer just stood up and shot him). I have friends on the Oakland police force and they agree that even though the police department isn't a part of BART (Bay Area Transit Rapid Transit), they are frequently targeted with all of the rioting going on. What is going on in Oakland is very similar to the L.A. riots after the Rodney King incident. And while the community is up in arms, there will be leech groups who will see this as an opportunistic time to protest. It's sad, but I can see a full-scale riot breaking out soon there.

I disagree 50%. :-)

Yes, there are bad unions. I've witnessed them first-hand. I've been forced to join them, forced by my company to videotape them (when I was salary) during a strike, and have watched union rallies that have left me embarrassed to be a part of a union (lack of professionalism & lack of tact). These unions are so big and so "organized", they are set up for corruption. However, I have witnessed workplace conditions that literally demanded a union's presence to rectify a poor employer's environment. This usually takes place in "company towns", where you don't have the wide variety of employment choices enjoyed in the city. You mentioned that "most companies want to do the best for the employees". Underline "most" in that statement. Most employers are good - some are not. There are always two sides to a story.

They're already doing that - it's called his "wish list" and was added to the site a couple of days ago.