Protestors demand "Cut Spending Now" near the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. The Tea Party style rally was organized by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative, free-market group. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. In photo, protest sign with caricature of the President says "Liar, liar, America on Fire". April 6, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Democrats in Congress were the target of home made signs as Tea Party enthusiasts gather on the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington DC for a second 9/12 rally on September 12, 2010. The focus was on the upcoming November 2nd Congressional elections where Republicans hope to take back the majority. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
The "liberal media" was the target of home made signs and brightly colored tee shirts as Tea Partiers gather around the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington DC for a second 9/12 rally on September 12, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
President Obama was the target of home made signs as Tea Partiers marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC for a second 9/12 rally on September 12, 2010. This one calls the president "the terrorist from within". (Photo by Jeff Malet)
President Obama was the target of home made signs as Tea Partiers marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC for a second 9/12 rally on September 12, 2010. Most were against a government that they feel is too liberal. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Home made signs were in abundance as Tea Partiers marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC for a second 9/12 rally on September 12, 2010. Entitlement spending was a main focus. This sign reads "You Are Not Entitled To What I Have Earned". (Photo by Jeff Malet)
A Tea Partier from the State of Texas marches on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC for a second 9/12 rally on September 12, 2010. Her sign says "Stop Socialism". Here shirt warns "Don't Mess With Texas Women". (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Home made signs were in abundance as Tea Partiers marched past the Federal Trade Commission Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC for a second 9/12 rally on September 12, 2010. The focus was on the upcoming November 2nd Congressional elections where Republicans hope to take back the majority. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Religious signs were in abundance as Tea Partiers marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC for a second 9/12 rally on September 12, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Protestors demand "Cut Spending Now" near the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. The Tea Party style rally was organized by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative, free-market group. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. In photo, protest sign with caricature of the President says "Liar, liar, America on Fire". April 6, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Protestors demand "Cut Spending Now" near the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. The Tea Party style rally was organized by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative, free-market group. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. In photo, protest sign with caricature of the President says "Liar, liar, America on Fire". April 6, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Protestors demand "Cut Spending Now" near the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. The Tea Party style rally was organized by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative, free-market group. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. In photo, protest sign with caricature of the President says "Liar, liar, America on Fire". April 6, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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