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Richard Cochrane is trained in chemistry and metallurgy but is far more interested and practiced as a political and fund raising consultant, writer and amateur historian. He grew up in a Navy family and with his two younger brothers carried on its 500+ year tradition of naval service to Great Britain and the USA then enjoyed a career with one of the largest advertising and public relations agencies working with numerous Fortune 500 companies and many of America's premier educational institutions. He maintains friendships and acquaintanceships around the world. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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Over 1,000 T. E. A. Parties Dot America This Weekend

July 5th, 2009 • Richard Cochrane
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“Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the democrats believe every day is April  15.”                                                                                                                                                          ~ Ronald Reagan

tea_party_pack_11Saturday I participated in a 4th of July Parade and TEA Party not far from NEVERLAND RANCH in the Santa Ynez Valley. It was very Americana with plenty of horses, wagons, Cub and Girl Scouts, flags and such. I drove a Corvette convertible bearing  Government Motors door signs and a fella dressed up like Obama. Of those who reacted to the Obama masked man they were roughly divided between those who applauded and gave a thumbs up and those signaling with their middle finger.

“if you can’t read the bill; get off the hill” was the best and most orginal sign at the entire TEA Party the best curb signs said “I’m TEAd-off about taxes.”

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