This evening, I ran Lexi into Albuquerque for an after hours doctor appointment. Her cough has settled in her chest. I also have it and it burns in both my chest and back. I wanted to get her checked out since I figured she was experiencing the same discomfort. Also, the cough medicine we have isn't controlling the cough at all so I wanted to see if she could get something that would actually work (she can't; she's too young for codeine).On our way there, we got caught in the TEA (taxed enough already) party protests. I had no idea they were even taking place. For miles, there were people on both sides of the busiest street in ABQ expressing their frustration with the government's spending. It was an awesome opportunity to teach Lexi a little bit about our country and the freedoms' we enjoy.
She looked out the window and gasped, "Oh! Look mamma!!!! Those people are holding signs in their hands! What are they doing?!" I explained they were sharing their beliefs. She thought it was about the coolest thing ever. The people went on for miles and miles so Lexi took the chance to wave to them as often as possible. I have to admit, I agreed with their sentiments, but I got a little ticked when some of the protesters took to standing in the middle of a 3-lane major thoroughfare. I mean, shout it from the rooftops, but get outta my way! We were 20 minutes late because of all the congestion.
Here's a few of the things we read on our way:
Obama
Pelosi
Reid
The axis of taxes.
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One
Big
Awful
Mistake
America!
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You can't SPEND your way out of DEBT!
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A debt our children will pay!
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Free market not free loaders!
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Socialism works great - until you run out of other peoples' money!
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We can't afford any more change!
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Please don't help me anymore. I can't afford it!
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Repeal the pork; your bacon is cooked!
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Your fair share is not in my pocket!
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I'll keep my guns, my money and my freedom -
you keep the change.
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