Tax protest rally pics
by David Benzion · 06/01/2005 11:05 amOn Friday May 27th, 2005, over one thousand frustrated grassroots conservative activists, contributors and voters joined LST, KSEV, and CLOUT to send a message to our Republican "leaders" in Austin– we put you in office, and we demand better!
As pics continue to roll in, this post will be updated to fully document a rally that may one day either be viewed as the first sign of "crack-up" within the Texas GOP majority– or the beginning of a truly conservative governing majority.
If you attended and snapped any digital pictures, please forward them to lsteditors@gmail.com so we can post them here on LST.
Images below courtesy LST contributing editor Ree-C Murphy and readers Jim Young, "cpluta", Kathy Rogers, and Bruce Beeler.
Standing room only.
Victorious CLOUT-endorsed Friendswood City Council freshman John LeCour (center) discusses City Manager Ron Cox’s career prospects with Dan (left), Edd (right), and unidentified beer-belly (far right).
"Granny Mary", with live snake around neck, gives Fred Hill her best "Feeling luck, punk?" look.
Dan interviews Granny Mary, as Benzion looks on, plotting.
Benzion makes his move.
Dan waves goodbye to Benzion’s chances for a raise this decade.
A detailed description by CLOUT’s official RINO hunter of future plans for Fred Hill’s political career brings a smile to the face of Edd Hendee.
Darth Dewhurst, using his tax-saber to take a chunk out of the head of a yet another unsuspecting Texas homeowner.
Assurances by statewide GOP leaders that they are truly fighting on behalf of Texas taxpayers is met with stunned disbelief even among small children in the crowd.
Another grassroots GOP primary voter and party contributor signals his frustration by signing the inflatable Rhino.
Matt Bramanti (left) puts his college degree to work.
LST’s "Real Man of Genius"– Matt Bramanti
Today, we salute you, Mr. Darth Vader Costumed Property Tax Appraisal Cap Protester.
You’ll do anything, no matter how stupid, to mock our elected officials.
(Hey, this thing is pinching me down there!)
Politicians may govern the legislature, but only you truly know the power of the Dark Side.
(RINO’s bewaaarreee…)
While they are squeezing taxpaying Texas homeowners, you are squeezing your "central appraisal district" into a far too tight latex body suit.
(Its not the heat, its the humidity…)
Who says only the political Left is allowed to prance around at their protests in ridiculous costumes?
(Mommy, I’m scared!)
So crack open an ice cold Bud Light O’ Prince of perspiration, because we know a true leader when we smell one.
(Mr. Darth Vader Costumed Property Tax Appraisal Cap Protester…)
The following images courtesy of the aforementioned Mr. Bramanti:
Benzion shows a RINO who’s boss as Dan averts his eyes. (Beer belly not identified.)
I do not cop a feel on Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector Cheryl Johnson.
Dan Patrick uses his Jedi powers to deflect a charging RINO. (Different beer belly not identified.)
Unidentified CLOUT member enthralls the crowd by wielding a hoe with dangly-snake effect.
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I shall be there…..
P.S. Ike is the name of the baby from South Park, not a former President.
I have lived in Texas since September 1982, and NEVER have owned a pair of boots. What’s even more alarming is that I likely never will!
Having said that, I may never ride the Toy Train either.
Are RINO-Butt-Kicking Loafers OK?
BRAMANTI RESPONDS: Do they have pennies in them? Take the pennies out…you’ll need them to pay your tax bill.
It’s about time to let the pols in Austin know that we’re out her in force! I just wish it wasn’t a holiday weekend which may distract some but not me!!
BENZION
A quick way to organize Ft. Bend Co. taxpayers,AT MY EXPENSE FOR CLOUT, would be for me to send invitations to join to those who had large % increases in valuations. Can you suggest a way to get a list of appraised properties without doing a 1 by one search?
I will mail the suggestions to join CLOUT if an appropriate list can be aquired.
I am not a country and western expert, but here it goes. To the sound of “Take this job and shove it”.
My Give a Damn is Busted
I Ain’t Votin’ For You No More
You Took All My Money
Then Appraised Me Out The Door
My Give a Damn is Busted
I Ain’t Votin’ For You No More
Please add more verses.
Last year I had to protest our appraisal when we had a big increase but was lucky enough to have a approximately 12% decrease but this year again it’s up 8% and I have filed another protest. I am willing to oust these pseudo Republicans in the state House out of office.
I will not be able to attend except in spirit. Hope you will be able to identify potential condidates to run against the the RINOs. We have a family committment to be in Florida leaving mid-day on Friday. Keep up the good work.
Bob Temple
My taxes actually dropped on the last appraisal by $3,760 dollars from $77,800 to $74,040, a 4.8% decrease, I believe. Of course I am not in Harris County. I am in Grimes county, which is just barely across the Waller county line north of Magnolia (Montgomery county). Maybe we are fortunate enough to have Republicans that are not RINOs representing us. I just wanted to let you know it is not bad everywhere and will definitely remain a member of CLOUT to be sure it stays that way.
I SAY WE ALL SHOW UP IN CAMMO HOLDING HOES!!!!!
TO HONOR THE TROOPS AND TO SHOW THAT WE ARE READY FOR A FIGHT TO GET OUR TAXES LOWERED AND SPENDING UNDER CONTROL
THANKS FOR ALL YOU GUYS DO!!!
WE ARE BEHIND EVERYTHING YOU DO
Just wondering, is there a particular time that this event will start? BENZION RESPONDS: Starts at 2pm (broadcasting live on KSEV as well), "officially" ends at 7pm. Riot following could last as late as 3-4 a.m.
I might not be able to make it, but can you advise if you’ll be providing information on how to protest a valuation at the event or on this site? I’ve not yet completed my protest form, and am not sure whether to go with a company to do this or do it myself.
Late last week, I heard y’all say that there would be a spreadsheet posted this week to help with the tax protest with HCAD; when will it get posted, please?
We Libertarians are with you all the way. We were wondering when you would wake up to the fact that Republicans are now outspending and out-taxing the Democrats.
The best government is a tiny one which does a few things well but stays out of our way the rest of the time.
-Harv
Will there be a petition to sign to show our outrage?
See y’all tomorrow (Friday 27 May).
Which side of the freeway? BENZION: Both! It’s on the North side of I-10.
Cannot come but I can recommend this quartet of rinos for the dunking booth. Least they would not be in Austin fouling up every thing! I do not recommend their singing!
Regrets; I’ll be out of town.
HOPE IT TURNS OUT GREAT AND I’LLL SHOOT FOR THE NEXT ONE.
Just as we did with Carl Parker and Jim Bernson; we will find a “real” Conservative and Williams can go back to financial advising or whatever smoke and mirror deal he had before he convinced us he knew what “taxpayer power” was!!!!!!
Run Dan Run !!!
Run Dan Run !!!
Run Dan Run !!!
You say the word. I am NOT voting for another Repulican. I am sick and tired of these clowns …from here to D.C.
the smell of fear in the morning!
I think this is more akin to the Boston Tea Party than Woodstock. The next election will equate of Lexington and Concord when we start whittling down their ranks. RINO’s would do well to remember that the first shots of the revolution started on one small village green, but it sure did spread.
You set the pace, the format, at Jullians. But there were bunches of very nice people who are more than concerned about taxes - concerned about their kids and grand kids, concerned about their country, their soldiers, their world. It is always good to share concerns with people who know and care. Many know and don’t care or react negatively to just about everything. And so it will ever be - but we are supporting the people who have honest concern, compassion, vibrant leadership. P.S. ABC - Always Be Careful as I know sensitive people will always try to be. I remember when everything constructives said was re-broadcast far and wide as sinister, foggy minded, stupid, irrelevant. The left has always been ready to smear the opposition.
Although I was unable to join in I heard most of it on the radio and it sounded like a rip roaring good time. Can’t wait to see the pics from everybody.
I noticed also, that the Chronicle didn’t apparently consider hundreds of people with star wars git up or hoes in their hands in revolt to the property tax worth covering. Sad what they call news, if you were promoting gay rights, they would have showed up!
My first visit to a KSEV rally was great. Was able to meet or put a face with those I have been listening to for quite some time. Had the opportunity to sit with John LeCour and chat for 15 minutes or so. He is a class act. He is my new hero. When I arrived home in Waller County that afternoon, I found my new tax appraisal had gone up sharply. Guess I’ll be trying out the new spreadsheet also.
I am so happy someone is looking out for me. I am a widow and trying to keep going and the taxes out here in Sienns Plantation are out of sight and when I protest about them, I was told,”well that’s what you get for buying in Sienna” That’s some attitude!I with you all and thanks again for all your help for me and other folks, retired or not.
Thanks again.
Betty Burkman
Sorry I missed the gathering. Hope this is not the last.
Loyal members of CLOUT.
I never saw anyone from our local media, paper or TV at the event @ Jillians. What happened?
Was the crowd too large? do they despise tax payers? was it too hot to go outside? were they worried about the makeup running or the hairdo losing it’s poof? were they just too tired? was there a hotdog eating contest they had to cover? was there a 4 people protest march badmouthing Houston’s finest? did the ‘Stros win a game?
I just don’t know.
Thanks for putting on this event!
Darth Dewhurst poster is hilarious. He is showing signs of weathering. Great rally.
We really enjoyed out time Friday talking to the RINO hunter and watching Dan react to a snake around his neck. (Hey Dan you should be use to it since you once shook hands with Fred over the Hill)
Friday we also received the CyFair newsletter showing the cost of 4 new high schools near us and the new stadium.
Also in the same newsletter was a list of new school bonds they want passed. As far as I am concerned - NO WAY! No new bonds not as long as we have the extra money to spend 25 million to build a palace and call it a school. THIS EXCESS SPENDING MUST STOP NOW!!!
Thanks for putting faces with the voices that I have been listening to for so long.
JR
If it weren’t for the holiday weekend planned weeks in advance you would have had another 11 Friendswood citizens there…..so sorry we had to miss it.
We were unable to join you on Friday but our thoughts were there with you. Faithful listeners,
Edd & Dan, and certainly appreciate the “tax reduction hard work” you both do. Thank God we have you to fight that battle for the rest of us.
God Speed!
We love & appreciate you,
Alan & Phyllis Ferguson
Keep up the good work and I am ready for a RINO HUNT. We need a goog old TAX REVOLT ALL OVER THE NATION> When you get ready for the National Rino Hunt look no farthur, we are ready.
We had a great time Friday afternoon at the tax protest rally/RINO hunt. If Gov. Perry doesn’t get the message we sent…well, Kinky Friedman is starting to look good!
I have been very impressed with the Honorable Senator Cornyn. He has been vocal and does seem to be in the print and other media. I am proud he is representing me.
Senator Hutchison, on the other hand, seems to be hiding, or I have just missed her comments.
CDCr.
For the sake of our children keep Benzion away from the rino during photo ops.
A little humor break.
Matt B: You mean that Darth Vader is not real? Even worse, it is you that represents the “Evil Empire”? We are in trouble. I have a picture of a cat flashing his “force sword” ready to slay you. I will send it if I can find it.
Next thing we find out is that Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, et al are all fakes too.
We already know that the state of Texas believes money still grows on trees and that we are all made out of money.
I intended to attend but had a graduation to go to….
I’ll take some better pictures the next time.
Keep up the good work, Dan and Edd and KSEV.
Regards,
Andrew Chong