Flashpoint

The FairTax rally last night was unbelievable.

4,500 lucky souls got in - including me.  The convention center reached capacity about an hour and a half before the event even started.  The fire marshal turned away at least 2,000.  Countless others turned their cars around and returned home when the announcement went out from AM 750 WSB.

The atmosphere was absolutely electric.  The passion in the crowd rivaled what I've seen when Auburn and Alabama face off in the Iron Bowl - no exaggeration.  (If you don't know about SEC football, think 80,000+ Hatfields and McCoys in one stadium)

I honestly didn't know what to expect when I decided to drive the nearly 300 miles, one way, from North Alabama to Duluth, GA.  I suspected that the turnout would be strong, but my expectations were shattered.  I don't see how the FairTax bill won't pass now!  Trust me, politicians who oppose this bill will peril at the polls.

On a slightly sad note, Grayson High School was holding their graduation ceremonies at the adjacent arena and some people weren't able to get there because of the massive turnout for the FairTax Rally (with an assist from Atlanta's notoriously bad traffic).  That is a shame.  But, those people did learn about the popularity of the FairTax without even coming to the rally!

Congressman Linder announced that he has (or will have) one hour scheduled with President Bush to educate him about the FairTax.  Also, the RNC is seriously looking at incorporating the FairTax as a key element in the 2006 election strategy!  I guess they finally remembered that they need to be the party of ideas.

For those who didn't make it in, please don't feel disheartened.  The fact that so many were turned away says more than a partially full convention center.  Your very presence sent a STRONG message.

I would say that more FairTax rallies are almost a certainty after last night's great event.

THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE FAIRTAX!!!

Links:

Rally Draws Overflow Crowd

FairTax Rally Jams Civic Center

CBS 46 Coverage