Conservatives to "Go Galt" on July 30

Back in February, I participated in the Tea Party protests here in Dallas & Ft. Worth. And I plan to attend the big July 4th Tea Party at Southfork in Dallas this Saturday.

Although I've seen a lot of placards saying "Atlas will shrug" and have heard a lot about Conservatives wanting to "Go Galt" in protest to our government's runaway spending and irresponsibility, this is the first protest I've seen intended to send a financial message to our elected representatives.

On July 30th, Conservatives are “Going Galt”.

On that date, we are asking Conservatives all across the nation to “Call in Conservative”. On July 30th, Conservatives will not work, we will not buy. Instead, we will spend time with our families and friends. We will show President Obama and Congress who REALLY drives this economy. For more information on “A Day Without Conservatives, contact Judson Phillips at judson@teapartynation.com.

Although I wince at the fact that Conservatives are following the example set by the "Day Without A Mexican" protests which 'progressives' held in favor of amnesty for illegal immigrants, this kind of economic boycott could send a strong message if enough Conservatives have the stones to go through with it. I never did see any kind of follow-up to the DWAM protests so I don't know if there was any impact whatsoever. We'll have to see how many people have the courage of their convictions.

Count me in. Or, rather, count me out on July 30. I'll be staying home and re-reading Atlas Shrugged. Check out the Tea Party Nation site for more details.