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It’s Official: Tea Party License Plates Coming to AZ
- Posted on April 29, 2011 at 11:57am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed three bills for 11 new special license plates, including one to commemorate the tea party.
She acted on the license plate bills late Thursday.
The tea party plate would feature the “Don’t Tread On Me” slogan, rattlesnake emblem and yellow background of the historic Gadsden Flag that is a symbol of the movement.
The Legislature completed action April 26 on the bill authorizing the tea party plate.
In the run-up to approval, opponents said the tag inappropriately promotes a specific political movement. Supporters said it’s meant to stand up for constitutional principles.
Supporters now must raise $32,000 to design and produce the plate.
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Comments (141)
Rob
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:06pmI wouldn’t put it on my car because I am afraid that if my wife was driving with my son the liberal goons might confront her and do some damage.
Report Post »temple62
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 9:19pmTrue – these goons could be employed by La Raza, the Black Panthers, Rep Grijalva, Nappy or Eric Holder or Obama – none are to be trusted but I carry a gun!
Report Post »Constitutional
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:02pmEvery once in awhile truly feel good story comes along.
Report Post »Those lucky dogs in Arizona.
attleboro
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 4:34pmAnother sign of big government wasting everyone’s time. Don’t we have more important things to worry about than advertising?
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 5:03pmCan you NOT read? “Supporters now must raise $32,000 to design and produce the plate.” WE USE OUR OWN MONEY for things and NOT gov’t handouts! :)
Report Post »attleboro
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 10:29pm@Equaljustice
Can YOU not read? haha. Notice I said time, not money. Not sure where that was confusing for you.
Report Post »Sister_Mary
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:58pmDesign ??? Really ?? Looks pretty simple unless the gov gets involved …..
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:50pmYeah, I was happy when I first read it but then I thought maybe not a great idea – especially there. I‘d probably do it here since I’m in good ‘ol independent Texas – near the “Alamo City” in addition. But agree with those that warn about the lefties vandallizing, etc. Unfortunately, it’s not like the past. The left is getting bolder & I think encouraged by seeing all the other violence going on around the country – no doubt they will do something “not good” to those that have these. Yes, it’s a bad sign that we are getting fearful of wearing something or displaying something that is “Conservative”. Fear is growing ….along with anger on both sides.
Report Post »trooper
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:47pmBody shops will be repainting allot of key marks on cars and the hospitals and coroners will be very busy down there, prepare you selves!
Report Post »trooper
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:43pmHire a armed guard with a Colt .45 (Hand gun not the drink) to guard the vehicle, once the person is shot dead it would be national news when the guard gets a medal from the Gov.
Report Post »Bushie
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:45pmIsn’t it a shame. When Barry was running, it was OK to have his bumper sticker on your car but, if you had Mccain you had to worry when you left your car alone. That should tell people something.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:42pmarizona should suceed from the peoples republic of america and cut off both the water it sends to calif and the electricity and send cali prisoners back also and i live in california and i pray for its downfall we deserve to rot we just relected a 70 plus year old govenor who was already a failure his first go arounds at govenor . they vote in babs again and then nancy piglosi again ,yea we deserve to fail. every neighborhood is starting to look like tijunia mexico anyway there are towns now that unless you read spanish youre out of luck california sucks. i am a lucky one with a ranch in northern arizona to escape to but i feel sorry for the people who cant get away from this dump
Report Post »Bushie
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:40pmBring it to Florida
Report Post »trooper
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:37pmThanks J.C. I didn’t think so. I was hoping to get some liberal, limp handed, PC, A- hole to respond, I guess it’s just as well because I have become hateful towards the people who desire to destroy our nation and my tolerance is waining.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:30pmi will tell you this when the state of arizona tried to protect its borders and passed a bill that adolph obamma sued them over people visiting from arizona to s cali went to places like disneyland found out quickly the hard way their cars were being vandalized mostly by mexicans. who eagerly looked for arizona plates and then went to damage there cars i am afraid this will really bring out the wacky left . in arizona they will be safe as they can conceal and carry but when they travel oh god watch what happens
Report Post »repomandan
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:26pmI’m here in AZ. This is a great state. Before Gov Brewer got into office she was kinda a joke. People said she would be the worst govenor this state has ever seen. Please remember we’ve had several govenors already impeached. She has brought attention to this state. Some see it as good and bad. She is setting this state up to be one of the great states. Good job Govenor Brewer, make us all proud. For those of you who hate AZ we get it. Don‘t move here and hope our way doesnt spead towards you’re way.
Report Post »REVENANT
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:35pmI’m so grateful for Governor Brewer. She’s showing the way.
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 7:18pmI too am from Goldwater country. I don’t agree w/all Gov Brewer 100% of the time,but more times than not. Great state,great weather,great people.come join us,you’ll be very happy here.
Report Post »jdog777
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:24pmI am getting mine!!!
Report Post »Nigel2
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:23pmWhy is the blaze advertising for a “black market income site that will produce XXXX extra income.
I haven’t clicked it yet, but it looks kinda nefarious
Stoic one
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:34pmbecause they paid for it.
Report Post »trooper
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:16pmI need to ask a question and I would like anyone to respond, the question Is: Did you think that a thread like this would ever be happening three years ago and did you know there where so many angry TRUE Americans out there?
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:23pmFirst question…….NO
Report Post »Second question..NO
Sam Brown
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:24pmTurn a cake pan upside down and frost it, it looks like a frosted cake but it isn’t. Our politicions are frosting everything they can but the fact is the criminals run this country. People should be mad and should be demanding people go to jail for how the country is run. People are too distracted by the frostings.
Sam
Report Post »travlman77
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:30pmTrooper
I travel weekly for my company and I get to meet a lot of really good people from all walks of life. I’ve always said that there were more people that held my conservative beliefs than those who didn’t. But never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be standing side by side with so many patriotic Americans as I did on 8-28 in DC. And we owe most of all of this to Glenn Beck!
THANKS GLENN!!
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:33pmyes true americans who will have there cars vandalized buy the wacky left when they see the new plates
Report Post »Timbotim
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:51pmNo and YES! I‘m in MA and you’d be amazed how many people are waking up and smelling the coffee.
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 7:13pmUnfortunately Yes. I was convince if elected Obama would be the most diversive President ever. Sadly I am correct.
Yes,to the number of Americans who can see the writing on the walls,and are not happy with it.
Report Post »Sam Brown
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:15pmJust a way for the state to collect more money.
Sam
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:43pmAt least this is voluntary.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:07pmLive in the liberal swamp of NYC…but each day I dream of leaving.
Report Post »conversationcanwork
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:28pmI’ll trade you and you can come live in virginia.
Report Post »citizens circle
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:06pmThey still don’t understand the snake
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:06pmRigh on!
Report Post »nacilbuper
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:06pmWay to go AZ. Betcha they will be the first to Seceed.
Report Post »trooper
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:12pmYa, right behind Texas!
Report Post »Timbotim
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:49pmTrooper, if TX seceeds, will they have to change the name of the amusement parks to Seven Flags? Just sayin. LOL
Report Post »miles from nowhere
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:04pmIt should be the official US License Plate, because people who own it would love there country and those that do not own it would be known as people who do not belong in this country.
Report Post »hucksqr
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 2:11pmYa know, this may be the serious, strong individualist side of me, but in a country that had that kind of an outlook, I would have to simply NOT get one. I belong in this country not because of what license plate I have. I belong here because my parents, my grandparents, and my great grandparents fought like hell to build something here, and I wish to follow in their footseps. I belong here because I swore an oath to defend the Constitution, even when it means defending those I despise. In short, I belong here because I love my Country with every fibre of my being, and will give my life to see it safe.
Report Post »If I choose not to get a license plate, well then that’s my choice. BTW, for those that might worry about the safety of their vehicle, I think it’s a legitimate concern. I have a nice Don’t Tread on me bumper sticker on the trunk of my car, and I live in Seattle, and haven’t had any issues so far, but the Libs here are a little more meek than the really scary ones in places like Arizona.
Love_Small_Dogs
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 5:18pmSince 1986; Standard DC Plate: “TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION” Really Cool.
Report Post »mkwhite22
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 11:09pmactually, I don’t quite understand your statement about the libs in Arizona being more radical than in Seattle? Have you ever been in Arizona??? That is not really true…they are mostly transplants from other states though. It stinks, I’ve lived here my whole life, and getting all the east coast people, and the Northeast people, really stinks. They are screwing up Arizona!
Report Post »trooper
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:02pmWay to go, I am moving to Arizona.
Report Post »bikerr
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:07pmI’m betting the money will not be hard to raise.Love the symbol.
Report Post »osbo45
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:02pmI would totally get one!
Report Post »a_lady_patriot
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:02pmI am in Mass – it will never come here. But I do have a vanity plate that makes a statement.
Report Post »Code_Orange
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:35pmPlease! Share it! What’s your MA vanity say about you?
Report Post »Freedom1984
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 2:03pmMy family is from TAX-achussets as well. Well we used to call it that…until my lovely BLUE state of New York…………….just beat them in our high taxes!!!!
Gotta love this God forsaken Blue state.
Report Post »Sigh………………………….
Armed Patriot
Posted on April 30, 2011 at 10:48amMy CA license plate is BSHMSTR. Had to threaten a lawsuit to get it approved. I love it.
Report Post »Teapartywoman
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:02pmI really don’t wish I lived in Arizona, but it sure would be nice to have that in my very blue state.
Report Post »Teapartywoman
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:23pmWould love to move, soon very soon.
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 7:07pmArizona is recently a state in which one can conceal n carry w/o any permit. live free or die,trying.
Report Post »Teapartywoman
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:00pmI wish I lived in Arizona, but unforunatly I’m stuck in a very blue state and that means a@@ holes on the left of me and on the right of me.
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:04pmThe liberals aren’t going to like this! They already hate AZ and the Tea Party. http://www.battlefield315.com/2011/04/what-liberals-really-think-about-tea.html
Report Post »sethlevy
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:05pmMove
Report Post »trooper
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:05pmMostly to the left and watch out for what’s coming from south of the boarder.
Report Post »111gecko
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:06pmI am a resident and would love to get one of these plates. The problem is; they almost advocate violence on this issue..I would give it only one day before the news comes out of massive vandalism on cars that have these plates…
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:19pmI hope they don’t care about having their cars vandalized by the ever open minded peace loving left wingers.
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:19pmI’ll be suffering from Tea Party Plate envy.
Report Post »REVENANT
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:21pmWOOOOHOOO! We’ve got great state gun, and some great new license plates! I’m gonna be the first kid on my block to get one! Already got some Colts!
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:23pmI dont get Brewer she green lights the tag, the gun, but wouldn’t move on proving one eligibility to be Pres?!
Jan your circling the wagons go in for the kill already!
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:24pmWhere can I send a donation?
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:30pmI wonder if they will be selling ‘tourist’ plates?
Report Post »Code_Orange
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:32pmThis is the best news of the week, even eclipsing the Arizona state revolver issue, which was (finally) resolved in favor of the Army Colt 45 peacemaker, the gun that tamed the rugged Arizona wilderness.
These Gadston-themed metallic license plates are attractive, manly-looking and sturdy enough to withstand years of hard use in the outdoorsy conditions associated with Arizona even today, and will be fully recognized as legal in all 49 other States, without additional paperwork. Huzza!
Are you ready to make some friends who will not “tread” on you? Reserve your Vanity message on line – mine is “FU PIGS” (sure to get some high-speed CHIPS action in LA!)
Report Post »REVENANT
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:33pmCome on down! The water is just fine in AZ. Anyone who calls herself TEAPARTYWOMAN, is definitely welcome here!
Report Post »lemmings4obama
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:37pmI don’t know guys, that snake looks like a racist to me.
Report Post »Love_Small_Dogs
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:39pmMy vanity message will be:
Report Post »“EAT MOR DOG”
RightUnite
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:41pmSorry to hear that! Very funny though I have to say. Good sense of humor!
Report Post »unsalvageable.org
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:50pmTea Party Woman, do you live in The Evergreen State? I am drowning in a sea of blue.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:51pmBravo.
Freedom rings for at least a while longer.
Report Post »the_zazzy
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 12:52pmArizona is leading the charge that should be led by some of these “Republican” leaders in Washington. Speak up…WE CAN”T HEAR YOU!!!!
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:01pmFreakin’ awesome!
Report Post »LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:08pmI wonder what the other 10 new special license plates look like …anyone wanna take a guess
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho (leaving PA)
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:30pmdtom!
Report Post »No1YaKnow
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:41pmI am in AZ, and will be glad to trade out my current personalized plate for this one!
Report Post »Timbotim
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:48pmThink globally, act locally, TPW! I feel your pain, being from New York State. I moved to Massachusetts: lower tax rates, just busted public union power, and finally got rid of that pesky Kennedy infection. And, yes, I plan on retiring to AZ. Can‘t stand FL’s humidity, the desert is gorgeous, and I’ll be able to get a carry permit for my new Colt .45!
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:56pmYep…WE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Report Post »Freedom1984
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 2:01pmMy state is so blue……is makes me feel blue just thinking about it…
Report Post »Sigh…………………………..
Winslow
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 6:18pmI do live in Arizona and I will definitely be ordering a Don’t Tread On Me license plate. I don‘t care how much I’ll need to pay for it. All I ask is I want plate number SB1070
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 7:03pmTEAPARTYWOMAN,
Report Post »Moi too!
My state, Maryland, has the likes of the Senators’ Cardin and Mikulski! UGH!
The entire state has only two, repeat TWO,Republican Congressmen.Maryland is “LUCKY” enough to embrace the likes of Steny Hoyer,Chris Van Hollen,Donna Edwards,Dutch Ruppersberger,and Chris Sarbanes as our own…,IDIOT PROGRESSIVES all. Again…,UGH!
Ah yes…,the citizens of Maryland are Tres Sourd! We even reelected our Governor O’Malley.
There are many like me in this state.Our vote just does not count.
Gerrymandering is one enemy.
Because we are just outside the Beltway Gov. employees are another problem.They LIVE here.
And too.., we are also lucky enough to have a large share of the “ENTITLEMENT” citizenry that ALL of our “VAUNTED” Politicians suck up to.
Maryland even has more than one “SANCTUARY CITY” …,so fun!
In Maryland ILLEGALS have more rights than legal citizens.
Progressive Dems. have turned us into a small California!
avenger
Posted on April 29, 2011 at 7:18pminstant collector pieces….. commemorating the beginning of the next revolution !
Report Post »TruthLover
Posted on April 30, 2011 at 12:55amThis is insane. $32,000? I can design it for under $100 and mass produce them for $1.25 per plate. What the heck.
Report Post »Routy7
Posted on April 30, 2011 at 1:28amPOOR “LEMMINGS4OBAMA”
Report Post »he aught to be afraid- we snakes eat lemmings and this one seems to be following the biggest “I can’t make a decision on my own” lemming of them all.
Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on April 30, 2011 at 4:12amCool!
I gotta get me one of these “Don’t step on a snake” signs for the overgrown field next to my single-wide. That way some commie liberal drug smoker can’t sue me if they trespass and wander into it and get bit. They’ll get some commie lawyer, sure enough.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on April 30, 2011 at 10:33amHere in California there is a push to have a license plate that has the Mexican flag on it. Wish I could put the Gadsden Flag on my truck. It flys below the Nyberg Battle Flag in front of my house.
Report Post »AzCowboy
Posted on April 30, 2011 at 11:57amHere’s the truth. In AZ you don’t need a concelled carry permit. Carry a gun any way you want. I do. It’s the law
Report Post »jH…
Czar Casm
Posted on April 30, 2011 at 2:14pmThe best part is “supporters” have to raise the cash. Thats the way it should be. Don‘t tax every individual with a never ending tax or charge fee’s across the board. If you want it you pay for it.
Now the cost is a different matter.
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