DC TEA PARTY

I stopped by the Washington DC "Tea Party" anti-stimulus protest at Lafayette Park across from the White House today. There were about 500 protestors - not bad, I think, for a hastily put together protest organized over the internet. Michelle Malkin of Hot Air and Roger Simon of Pajamas Media were there, as was Reason TV. I was impressed by the quality of the crowd - these were serious people, not the usual clowns you see at most protest rallies.

Here are some photos from the protest.

The protest begins with the first speaker.

"Porkulus" - the protest mascot.

Here are some signs. Are you unhappy with your "change?" Don't worry, soon you won't have two nickels to rub together.

Are you better off than you were four weeks ago?

Michelle Malkin following her speech to the crowd.

My neighbor bought a big house and all I got was the payment.

War on achievement is not the answer.

Yes, we care. A reference to Senator Shumer's (Pork-IL) claim that Americans don't care about the "little bit" of pork in the stimulus bill.

Their mother kindly let me take a picture of this young gentleman and lady. Thank you!

It's probably safe to say he's not working too hard.

The plan for tomorrow.

And a final thought about what the protest is all about.