June 17
June 17 is a very interesting day in history. On June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought. On June 17, 1972, some of Richard Nixon’s men were caught burglarizing the Democratic Party Headquarters in the Watergate building in Washington. And a little over half a century ago, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips welcomed a bouncing baby boy into the world.
Okay, maybe only two of the three really qualify as historic events.
Today I celebrate that yearly ritual of my birthday. Later today, my family is going to give me some presents and I’m going to eat too much. But I already have my first present of the day.
Tea Party Nation.
Put simply, I am the luckiest man alive. Rush Limbaugh on his radio show likes to say he is doing what he was born to do. I can say the same thing. Lou Gehrig said, under less happy circumstances, “I am the luckiest man alive.” I can say the same thing under happier circumstances.
Tea Party Nation began with an idea. The idea even predated the Tea Party movement. The idea was simple. Have a place where conservatives could meet and not be hassled because they are conservative. I wanted a “Home for Conservatives.”
Tea Party Nation exists because of all of the wonderful people who stop by to visit. Some even take the time to contribute their words. Others share the words that are written on Tea Party Nation.
Of men, I am most fortunate, but I would not be here without you. As I celebrate today, I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who are members of Tea Party Nation.
Tea Party Nation has given me something. The ability to do something I totally love and hopefully make a difference. Oddly enough, if it were not for the Obama regime, this might not have happened.
For many Americans, the same opportunity now exists.
Every really successful person says the same thing. Do what you love. If you do what you love, everything else will fall into place.
Many of us have been displaced by the Obama economy and are asking what can we do? Rush Limbaugh said something very profound yesterday. “What if we decided not to participate in the recession?”
Some might interpret his comment as a glib joke. It isn’t. He was serious and so am I. The great majority of Americans are trapped, doing things they do not want to do. I can speak from personal experience, having spent some time doing some things I did not want to do.
The first thing every morning, I get up early to work on Tea Party Nation. I don’t drag out of bed say “crud, I HAVE to do this.” I jump out of bed every morning, often very early, so I can work on Tea Party Nation.
In a couple of hours, a local TV station is going to interview me for a news program. My wife said, “on your birthday?” Yes. Because I love what I am doing and it does not seem like work.
Today, I want to thank each of you who has made this possible and my sincerest wish is that each of you find the same kind of joy and passion I have found with Tea Party Nation.
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Permalink Reply by Virginia Marie Paiva on -
Hello Richard, Where can I get on of those bumper stickers? I love it!!
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Permalink Reply by Judy Chambers on
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There are several available on Cafepress.com. same wording, different backround. Go to political bumper stickers and put the wording into the search box. 14 to choose from.
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Permalink Reply by Judy Masserano on -
Nice, Richard.
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Permalink Reply by Debrajoe Smith-Beatty on
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Happy Birthday - Many more happy ones.
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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on -
This website has been extremely educational for me. It's also a place for those of us from very liberal areas to speak freely, without alienating pretty much everyone we know. Sometimes that's nice :)
Thanks, Happy Birthday, and many happy returns.
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Permalink Reply by 0fj8k7tt4p6ax on
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Are you approaching illusionment, Lizzie?
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Permalink Reply by Kenneth H. Frazier on
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Lizzie darling, you just need to get out of that old liberal north and come on down to one of our Southeastern States. Those old folks are just setting a bad example for you and trying their best to convert that lovely creature I'm looking at on my monitor to their evil ways. Don't you dare let them do it. So ya'll come on down ya hear. I will guarantee you can speak your mind and speak it freely. And one thing more, the vast majority will agree with you. Sincerely, Your TPN friend.
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Permalink Reply by Ron_Politics on
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My opinion is that you have done a great job in building TEA PARTY NATION.COM and passing out very needed information to all of the members. And I hope you have a great day with your family.
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Permalink Reply by Tom Jackson on
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Happy Birthday Judson! And Thank YOU! Tom in Mount Juliet
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Permalink Reply by Pastor Ron Budwine on -
Indeed Sir! May you live long,and prosper,may your friends surround you,and your enemies always fear you! Happy Birthday my dear brother!
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