"Kill that Bill"

Pictures from Tim Phillips, AFP. Thanks Tim

"Kill that Bill"
That was the chant at the rally today in DC.
It was dreamed up by Rep. Michele Bachmann last Thursday. Presented on Friday on the Sean Hannity Show. Jon Voight joined in on Saturday. And in less than one week a huge crowd came to DC.
I couldn't tell you how big it was. I know it was over 20,000. I have been there when Madison Square Garden emptied out, and this was bigger. Sean Hannity said 25000. Jon Voight said 45000. My guess it is some where in between.

The crowd was, as Obama says, "FIRED UP".
Lots of home-made signs. Lots of flags. Lots of kids.

Voight spoke.He had some great lines. As did Mark Levin. There were a bunch of Republican Congressmen and women. They handed out pages from the Pelosi Bill to the people who were going to flood the capitol.
Long trip, but worth it. Even though my camera was left in my truck.

Bachmann Calls on the American People to Bring the Town Hall To Washington

"This is the deciding moment and the people need to make sure their representatives know where they stand."- Congresswoman Michele Bachmann
Washington, D.C., Nov 2 -

WHAT: Health Care “House Call” on Washington Press Conference

WHO: Republican Members of Congress
Americans concerned about our health care future
Other Guests - Mark Levin, Jon Voight

WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 12:00-1

WHERE: East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol (House Side)

“The American people spoke loud and clear at town hall meetings all across the country throughout August. But, it would appear that Congress didn’t hear a word they had to say. The Democrats’ latest health care proposal unveiled late last week may be packaged a little differently, but it’s the same old bad bill as before.

“This bill is a trillion-dollar, budget-busting, government takeover of our health care system. It will put bureaucrats between people and their health care. It will lead to rationed care, hurting the most vulnerable amongst us first. It will break the bank, leaving our children to pay the bill with diminished freedoms and dwindling prosperity.

“The American people need to stand up again and make sure that Congress hears them this time. Speaker Pelosi is putting her bill on fast track to a vote – and it remains to be seen if the House will even get a chance to vote on the commonsense Republican alternatives. The people need to make a House Call on Washington this week and tell their Representatives to vote no to a government take-over of one-fifth of our economy. This is gangster government at its worst.

“I urge all Americans to come to Washington this Thursday. Come and meet up with your Representative and tell them that you want to control your health care.”

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) Sets hin straight

H/T Hotair

ACORN ain't gettin' my info says Bachmann

"I know for my family the only question we will be answering is how many people are in our home," she said. "We won't be answering any information beyond that, because the Constitution doesn't require any information beyond that."

In an interview Wednesday morning with The Washington Times "America's Morning News," Michele Bachmann, Minnesota Republican, said the questions have become "very intricate, very personal" and she also fears ACORN, the community organizing group that came under fire for its voter registration efforts last year, will be part of the Census Bureau's door-to-door information collection efforts. See the story here