How “hundreds of thousands” became “tens of thousands” in Washington today. This just in: Bring Reagan Back Now!! (Not That Bush Guy, Apparently).Anti-Government Demonstration Draws Tens of Thousands to D.C. – washingtonpost.com

A loud, rambunctious crowd gathered at the foot of the Capitol. Invocations of God and former President Reagan by the speakers got loud cheers, echoing across the Mall.

On an overcast and windy afternoon, hundreds of yellow “Don’t Tread on Me” flags flapped in the breeze, mingled with U.S. and Texas state flags. “We own the dome,” the crowd chanted loudly, pointing at the Capitol.

Most signs were hand made: “Socialism is UnAmerican,” “King George Didn’t Listen Either!” “Terrorists Won’t Destroy America, Congress Will!” “The American Dream R.I.P.”