Huh. We're a bit surprised (and saddened) to see the SF Young Republicans are helping host a Tea Party Patriots rally tonight at Justin Herman Plaza. We didn't think SFYR supported anti-gay industry sect members -- at least not so blatantly. (It would be like, say, SF Young Democrats hosting a barcrawl championing left-leaning conspiracy theorists one finds living/babbling incoherently in Golden Gate Park.) How odd. Luckily, San Francisco is a place where all voices, not just one, can be heard. So, if limited government (for certain kinds of people), fiscal-ish responsibility, and having a WASP in the Oval Office are the issues you hold near and dear, then head down to the Embarcadero today from 4-7 p.m. for a Tea Party Patriots rally.
We tried to reach a SFYR representative for comment, but recieved no response by publication.
Also, there will be an afterparty at Harrington's Bar & Grill (245 Front). All SFYR members will have happy hour prices for the whole night!
Update: Catherine Carr, a member of the SFYR, explains to SFist: "There is no official support of the Tea Party by SFYR. We do have several members who identify themselves as Tea Partiers, just as we have several members who identify themselves as Libertarians (hence the Ayn Rand movie screening event last night), NRA supporters (who seem to enjoy our ATF day event), and pro-lifers (who join a SFYR group in the Walk for Life). SFYR is here to make sure all spectrums of our membership are made aware of events that might appeal to them."
Republicans have always been more effective at mobilizing efforts within their group than lefties. Makes sense, we guess. But still, Tea Partiers can sure be a nasty lot. (Also: we would so have gone to an Ayn Rand movie screening!) Anyway, thanks for getting back to us, SFYR!
