To the chagrin of liberals living within the confines of the 610 loop, last night more than 10,000 conservative Houstonians chose a Constitutional pep rally over Monday Night Football and the fifth game of the 2009 World Series. There was a Tea
Party at Sam Houston Race Park. Some carried posters denouncing Congressional leadership and pending legislation, some carried American flags that had been removed from sticks and poles, while others carried campaign placards for candidates in today’s election.
Blue collar Texans stood shoulder-to-shoulder with those wearing suits that cost as much as a house note. The full moon shown down on patriots of all colors, nationalities and religions as they joined together to protest a dysfunctional Federal government.
As the crowd continued to swell there were prayers of hope asking for direction, flag waving and an incredibly good jazz rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by event emcee, Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo – conservative talk show host on KPRC, the 950. Apostle Claver’s speech, proclaiming that from this day on we will not compromise in our beliefs, was delivered in an almost tent revival style, prompting the occasional shouts of “hallelujah”.
There were the expected catcalls at the mention of Barack Obama. An even louder outburst of displeasure echoed throughout the show grounds when Nancy Pelosi was added to the mix. But, the loudest reverberating blast came when Claver called out Texas Congresswoman . . . Sheila… Jackson… Lee. I don’t think that Congresswoman Jackson-Lee is well liked in these parts.
Others on the program spoke about freedom, the right to own firearms, the need for change and a return to the principles of our founding fathers and the Constitution of the United States of America.
It was a good night for those in Houston who still believe in individual rights and small government. It was a good night to see that you are not alone in your conservative beliefs. And, it was a good night to be a Texan.
