April 15th the day after: Is 800,000 regular people at nationwide Tea Parties a big underestimate?

Question

Last night I posted a voluntary report spreadsheet that indicated at least 400,00 attended. But this morning's reports seem to indicate that many more parties were not in that count, and that many of the counts were underestimates. So I'm upping my estimate to 800,000, but wonder if that is too small. I know that there are still more rallies happening over the next few days, too.

remember -- this occurred on a working week day and was underplayed by the media before yesterday. The number of regular people from all walks of life who showed up on a work day -- 800,000 -- is stupendous!

April 15th the day after: Is 800,000 regular people at nationwide Tea Parties a big underestimate?

Answer 1

What I do know is that there were millions that weren't able to attend due to work and family obligations.



Let the media underestimate the concerns of working Independents, Democrats, and other parties. They are alienating many that used to support them. You can't disagree with President Obama, congress or the media without being lumped into one big group of "extremists."



This is just the beginning.

Answer 2

One thing to remember (and I Know this to be true because I've talked to several of them) the left has Paid protesters. Their transportation and all are paid for. Soros and Co. have deep pockets. What we saw yesterday was working people taking time from their busy schedules to make a stand and a statement. It's not that complicated. People see that there's a real and present danger here. The very foundations of our Free Republic are under a systematic attack by evil forces. Evil is a strong word I know but it accurately describes what we're experiencing today. What is Freedom and what is it worth? Do we want to pass this precious gift to our children and grand children or are we going to let them down because of our apathy?



"The place was Valley Forge in the winter of 1777, shortly after the signing of the "Declaration of Independence" the American forces (greatly outnumbered) were fighting a against the British (the most powerful nation in the world). Some believe that only 3% of the American people took part in the struggle for independence, and many aided the British cause by giving them housing etc. Prevalent in the hearts and minds of the American people, was apathy, self-interests, uncertainty, and fear. It is well known that George Washington was a man of prayer and great courage as he would ride and lead his own troops into battle."



(from G.Washington's biography)

Answer 3

I am really not surprised to see the Negative context of most of the

responders. Fear is oozing out of the pores of the left right now,

I don't care if it was one person in one city across this country,



It is a start. Atlanta, NYC last night had huge crowds, Small towns

across America that cling to there guns and bibles stood up and

let the word be heared, We will not stand for this Bull **** another

day. When 2010 comes and the left is outside looking in again,



When the terror rein of Pelosi and Reid is no longer, and Obama

becames a lame duck. We will dismantle the Americam terror

program implimented by Barack Hussein Obama, and the Modern

Liberal.

Answer 4

It is probably a little high for the actual attendance, I would estimate 650K BUT that is probably the TIP of the iceberg.



Think about the number of people that are PIZZED off and waiting to see the fall out from the TEA parties thus far.

Answer 5

It IS interesting to note that normally working people are the ones who attend anti-Obama functions while non-working people tend to paper the house in pro-Obama functions. This has always been a difference between the right and the left. Those on the right row the boat while those on the left are busy rocking it.

Answer 6

I think so. Think how many more showed up but had to go to work if they worked night shifts. I think the number would be closer to a million if not more..



Go America



How many "working" Americans showed up to see Obama and people traveled along ways to see him..



Working people like us can't just take off from our real job and go gather at one place..



Point of the matter is, we did it so get over it.

Answer 7

I would be happy with 800,000. I have been at both in Orlando.

This thing will continue to grow.

Wait until July 4th!

Answer 8

I would say that is grossly underestimated. I would think at least 2 to 3 times as many went.



This was a significant event in American history.

Answer 9

It proves one thing...you can always gather a crowd at a public hanging. The point here is that it's not how many people can be convinced to rally for a cause, it's the value of the cause itself. It's not sheer numbers, it's the demands that those numbers make. I submit to you that Jesus only had twelve, yet He had a message of social justice and personal conduct that managed to draw in millions because the message was true, not just dramatic. The 'teabaggers' rallied, not so much to protest 'taxes', but rather to denounce President Obama. Understandably, the reactionaries of the current GOP are upset by their loss, and unable to admit that the last eight years have been terribly bad for the American wage-earner BECAUSE of the policies of their party. In spite of all that, they want some kind of revenge against President Obama. Understandable, but dumb. In reality, taxes aren't 'too high', or particularly unfair given that the US is a first world country. My advice to the 'baggers' is to understand that taxes have always been unfair and too 'high' and it's the nature of the beast to be that way. A better tactic for the GOP is to begin to work, as did Jesus, for 'social justice' and for the spending of tax money on things that will enhance the general good of the American wage-earner. Stunts like teabag rallies don't do that no matter how many people show up. My opinion...No kiddin'!

Answer 10

The FAUX News tea Party was attended by 800,000? Wow, why that's almost 1 percent of our population of 310 Million. Not a big deal.

Answer 11

no, that's seems just about right, boss.

Answer 12

The estimates I've seen so far peg attendence in the 'thousands', not tens of thousands, and certainly not hundreds of thousands. I'm still watching for data however.

Answer 13

Does your count take into account that fact that many said they went to more than one tea party? Counting someone twice, doesn't count.

Answer 14

So.. you think about .0033 percent of the United States population went to a tea party?



That sounds about right.

Answer 15

Who knows, but it is only the beginning.

Answer 16

Sounds way over estimated.



That many unemployed folks had nothing better to do when they could be out looking for a job?

Answer 17

Now you know that's not true, I saw the few who attended, and many of them were extra large, not regular.

Answer 18

800,000 in one location=impressive.

800,000 in various locations nationwide=meh.

Answer 19

800k? Where were they? "I posted a voluntary report spreadsheet that indicated at least 400,00"... you can not be serious.