Here’s the good news: I’ve had to beat my phone and inbox back into control with a stick. Interest in the event has far exceeded my expectations. To keep everything under control, I’ll answer a lot of frequently asked questions here –

Q: Where’s the tea party?

A: In Hartford at the Capitol between noon and 3PM July 4th.

Q: Can we bring signs?

A: It’s encouraged.

Q: Can I bring flyers, leaflets, ect?

A: Yes, if you clean up in the event any fall on the ground. The same goes for anything else. If you bring it, make sure it leaves with you or someone else.

Q: Who will be speaking?

A: Andy Rule will be reading the Declaration of Independence to start the event. Other speakers include myself, Deborah Stevenson, Vincent Arguimbau, Robert Jones, Matt Daly, Peter Schiff, John Mertens, Joe Markley as “uncommitted” for US Senate and G. Scott Deshefy. That’s the final list. Speakers will not include recycled politicians who were part of the problem, voted for spending increases and suddenly decided to run for senate. It’s not happening.

The final schedule for speakers goes as follows –

12:00 – 12:20 Andy Rule (reading of Declaration of Independence)

12:20 – 12:25 Robert Jones

12:25 – 12:45 Dan Reale

12:50 – 1:10 John Mertens

1:10 – 1:30 Joe Markley as Uncommitted for Senate

1:35 – 1:45 Vincent Arguimbau

1:45 – 1:50 Estelle Stevenson

1:50 – 1:55 Matt Daly

2:00 – 2:20 G. Scott Deshefy

2:25 – 3:00 Peter Schiff

Q: What can I do to help?

A: We need to make sure the Capitol grounds stay clean. Bring trash bags just in case. We could also use a back up microphone, sound system or amplifier. If anyone has a camcorder and a Youtube account, post a video of this event.

Q: “With the exception of Schiff, your platform looks like a coalition of European Social Democrats…how do you explain that?”

A: Three Republicans, one from the Green party, four Libertarians and one independent candidate who chairs the Connecticut for Lieberman party… I don’t follow, but even the big government people think taxation and spending are out of hand. The government isn’t just on the edge – that’s where it’s summer home away from the asylum is. We’re up the creek without a paddle if we can’t get all hands on deck unified against $100+ trillion in crazy.

Q: I heard that FBI agents were recording license plates at these events. Is that true?

A: Maybe, but it’s nothing 18 USC 241 and all other applicable charges can’t take care of if it goes beyond that. If you see anything like this, notify myself and the Capitol Police immediately.

Q: Is this event sponsored by or designed to promote a candidate for office?

A: No. Although we have candidates speaking, we’re going on the record as being united against fiscal recklessness.

Q: I’m with the media. Who do I talk to.

A: That would be me.

Q: What if it rains or we have bad weather?

A: Bring an umbrella. The least we can do, given that many of Washington’s troops stayed in Valley Forge without shoes or food, is tough it out. And it was really bitter cold.

Q: I heard there was a parade after your event. Is true?

A: Not at all. We haven’t organized a parade.

Q: I have a question that isn’t listed. Where do I ask?

A: Add a comment to this post.