Operation American Spring falls flat: ‘This is very disappointing,’ Texan says UPDATED 1:43 EST

[doxydad]

Operation American Spring, billed as a Friday morning multi-million patriot march on Washington, D.C., to oust leadership from the nation’s capital — from President Obama to House Speaker John Boeher — has proven woefully below expectations.

“It’s a very dismal turnout,” said Jackie Milton, 61, a Jacksboro, Texas, resident and the head of Texans for Operation American Spring, to The Washington Times. He said hopes were high when he arrived in Alexandria, Va., a day or so ago and found motels and hotels were sold out for 30 miles around.


http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/16/operation-american-spring-falls-flat-very-disappoi/


Apparently, the National Anthem has been changed to 'America the Beautiful' .........

[AZ Mike]

1. A revolution in which....

....participants need hotel accomodations.

Lol.

I sure hope they got a "Continental" breakfast with that.

[Scootaloo]

28. Just because they're revolting doesn't make it a revolution

[jberryhill]

2. "But weather’s dampened turnout a bit," he said.

The thing is, they don't understand that the "Tea Party" was largely a media production. They thought it was a spontaneous phenomenon, and can't figure out why the magic is gone.

[underpants]

4. Yeah it never rained during the French Revolution

Or get deathly cold during the American Revolution

[Blaukraut]

15. This is why there will never be another revolution in this country

Any little bit of inclement weather, and the brave wanna be revolutionaries stay home and try to catch it on TV. Sorry, the revolution STILL won't be televised.

[winter is coming]

25. But there are many bold patriots, determined to free us from the yoke of tyranny!

They're just related to the Wicked Witch of the West, so they can't get wet.

There was a thread the other day, asking people what sort of turnout this event would actually have. I didn't post a response, but thought, "Depends on whether the Koch brothers are plonking down money for bussed-in 'patriots'."

[pinboy3niner]

26. The bus plans didn't work out too well...

As this comment from another thread indicates...

OldRedneck
55...

3. I was reading comments on the "Patriots For America" Facebook page. A group in Florida was crowing about hiring a 59-passenger luxury coach to attend the rally. Turned out, they cancelled the bus because only 7 signed up and 4 of those dropped out for medical reasons.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4958011

[underpants]

3. The hotels are close to sold out all the time

You know - business and tourists....in the spring and summer. Lots to do and see including going to our glorious FREE Smithsonian.

[Lochloosa]

11. Isn't this the time of year the Cherry Trees bloom?

[underpants]

13. That is March to April

But as noted below there commencements this weekend

[Warpy]

27. Yeah, the "camps" are likely parking lots with idiots sleeping in their cars

because they're also too stupid to know about the concept of making hotel reservations.

[FSogol]

5. Some advice for the gullible chump, Mr. Milton: Please take some time and visit some of the

museums like any other tourist would. I highly recommend the National Archives which has a copy of the Constitution. You might be surprised if you read it. You might even recognize that the actions/rhetoric of your vaunted "American Spring" are treasonous. What you call "patriotism" is really just a form of "sedition." Sorry, you have been duped by con-men and grifters. Someone your age should be a little wiser.

[n2doc]

7. I think they should go over to the Capitol building and demand to see their 'leaders'

See if Cruz, Paul , etc. will come down and chat. I think we all know what the response would be.

[FSogol]

8. The Repubs don't work on Friday. n/t

[Mike Daniels]

6. motels and hotels were sold out for 30 miles around.

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Because nobody ever goes to DC for vacation unless their plans involve an overthrow of the current gov't. (sarcasm)

The Preakness is this weekend so that could account in part for the hotel occupancy situation.

[winter is coming]

23. Actually, I was thinking of schools trying to squeeze in a trip to DC before school lets out. n/t

[napkinz]

9. ...

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

10. Hotels in Alexandria, VA are almost always sold out! There's always a conference in the area

or some big event! Many graduations in the area are taking place. Georgetown's Graduate School commencement ceremonies are this afternoon, for instance. I think undergraduate commencement is tomorrow.

I see they won't stay in D.C. or MD. Too BLACK with all us knee-grows walking aorund!!

[underpants]

12. I posted the same above without the specific local knowledge

Thanks

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

18. No problem. I work about 1/4 from the Mall. The day has turned out to be gorgeous.

If I finish my work in another hour or so, I may take a walk down to the Mall and see what's up.

Maybe'll take my phone with me for pics.

[kmla]

20. Oh, please do take some pictures.

Make sure you use a wide angle lens to fit the entire crowd into your photo.

Or maybe just the width of their asses...

Edited for poopy grammar.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

21. Actually, there are probably so few of them that I'll only need by iPhone! LOL!!!

[Hekate]

22. Very much looking forward to some DU photos! Please do! nt

[catbyte]

14. I thought they were all stranded in flooded campgrounds outside the city. What gives?!?

[bvar22]

16. HOpe they brought their lunch,

...because that little gang has a lot of "Ousting" to do!

[Avalux]

17. So their excuse is the weather? Some patriots they are!

[MoonRiver]

19. Must be heartbreaking to realize what a loser idiot one is.

[misterhighwasted]

24. Neither Snow nor rain nor gloom of night...

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

Oh sorry, I guess that was the US Government Postal Service motto.
Not the lazy fat-assed big-mouthed Teabagger patriot wannabe's.