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Topic: Tea Parties, Grassroots??
TJN Joined Sun 12/02/07 Posts: 6745	Wed 04/15/09 08:07 PM Edited by TJN on Wed 04/15/09 08:08 PM
well if it was a measly 1000 people here and there at these tea parties and it was organized by the repubs then why even worry about it and stop wasteing your time *****ing about it

MirrorMirror Joined Fri 10/26/07 Posts: 89680	Wed 04/15/09 08:08 PM
Just curious as to why all the people speaking at these events are republican politicians and spokesmen? Nothing wrong with that but I thought it was a "grassroots" event. Because it was financed and organized by the Republican Party! There was nothing grassroots about it! It was financed and organized by Newt Gingrich. He is planning on running for president in the next presidential election.

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Wed 04/15/09 08:13 PM
I want to apologize to all my Republican friends! I got a little carried away with my fun and I dont want to make y'all feel bad. I know this protest meant a lot to many of you and Im sure you were disappointed in the turnout! I'll quit rubbing it in and attempt to show a little more sympathy towards y'all! I apologize from the bottom of my Independent heart! And for the ladies, (Rose)

Lynann Joined Mon 10/01/07 Posts: 4072	Wed 04/15/09 08:25 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Wed 04/15/09 08:38 PM
WOW! I apologized and it killed the thread!

boredinaz06 Joined Sun 10/15/06 Posts: 22764	Wed 04/15/09 08:38 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth I Was at a Protest in PHX a Couple of Years ago and the Big networks were there, (an anti Immigration rally) and the CNN Reporter would talk to People then Pick those who Made Outrageous Statements who Could Not Explain why they Felt the Way they Do and Those People were Shown on CNN. I'm Sure What ever "News" You Watch is Going to Put people on air to Help their Agenda.

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Wed 04/15/09 08:45 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth I Was at a Protest in PHX a Couple of Years ago and the Big networks were there, (an anti Immigration rally) and the CNN Reporter would talk to People then Pick those who Made Outrageous Statements who Could Not Explain why they Felt the Way they Do and Those People were Shown on CNN. I'm Sure What ever "News" You Watch is Going to Put people on air to Help their Agenda. Fact!

MirrorMirror Joined Fri 10/26/07 Posts: 89680	Wed 04/15/09 08:47 PM Edited by MirrorMirror on Wed 04/15/09 08:48 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth That reminds me of a few days ago, one of the right wingers on here was saying that Catholics didnt have a part in the foundation of the original Colonies. Then I looked up the history of Maryland......

TJN Joined Sun 12/02/07 Posts: 6745	Wed 04/15/09 08:49 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth and how many people who voted for Obama know how gov works

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Wed 04/15/09 08:53 PM Edited by Fanta46 on Wed 04/15/09 08:54 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth and how many people who voted for Obama know how gov works LOL Dont ask that! I wont answer that question!

TJN Joined Sun 12/02/07 Posts: 6745	Wed 04/15/09 08:56 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth and how many people who voted for Obama know how gov works LOL Dont ask that! I wont answer that question! cant count that high

boredinaz06 Joined Sun 10/15/06 Posts: 22764	Wed 04/15/09 08:57 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth You Know, You are Sort of Right! there were People out there with the IQ of a Puppy. but they weren't Full of People Like that. Rallies and Demonstrations Full of Dummies are at the Cindy Sheehan Rallies!

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Wed 04/15/09 08:58 PM
Here is what really bothers me about this tea party nonsense. They are full of people who have no idea how government functions. I watched some interviews with local attendees and have read comments from folks all over the country. The majority of them haven't the slightest idea how government functions. Heck...I'd buy an intelligent conversation about the legality of our current method of taxation...but these people can't even pony up that argument. Unless you get a mouth piece out there haha (I am sure someone will post a nifty argument and challenge me to respond...haha) Do you know what made this country great? Discourse, negotiation, education, exploration...oh never mind...this post is a waste... Put the hook in your mouth and how many people who voted for Obama know how gov works LOL Dont ask that! I wont answer that question! cant count that high

yellowrose10 Joined Tue 12/11/07 Posts: 52804	Wed 04/15/09 08:59 PM
I want to apologize to all my Republican friends! I got a little carried away with my fun and I dont want to make y'all feel bad. I know this protest meant a lot to many of you and Im sure you were disappointed in the turnout! I'll quit rubbing it in and attempt to show a little more sympathy towards y'all! I apologize from the bottom of my Independent heart! And for the ladies, (Rose) lol i nudged ya already

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Wed 04/15/09 09:07 PM Edited by Fanta46 on Wed 04/15/09 09:08 PM
I want to apologize to all my Republican friends! I got a little carried away with my fun and I dont want to make y'all feel bad. I know this protest meant a lot to many of you and Im sure you were disappointed in the turnout! I'll quit rubbing it in and attempt to show a little more sympathy towards y'all! I apologize from the bottom of my Independent heart! And for the ladies, (Rose) lol i nudged ya already OK now they are saying, Tens of thousands rally at tax day 'tea parties' http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090416/ap_on_re_us/tax_day _protests;_ylt=AsidqBIZr.8lm9NUpBYxgAXCw5R4; _ylu=X3oDMTJqMm12NmpnBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkwNDE2L3Rh eF9kYXlfcHJvdGVzdHMEY3BvcwMxBHBvcwMxBHNlYwN5bl90b 3Bfc3RvcmllcwRzbGsDdGVuc29mdGhvdXNh My lord what a url! LOL

yellowrose10 Joined Tue 12/11/07 Posts: 52804	Wed 04/15/09 09:09 PM
gonna kick you for calling me a lady too

willing2 Joined Sun 06/08/08 Posts: 20221	Wed 04/15/09 09:11 PM
Close to 20,000 in Atlanta. The same amount in New York. Over 700 cities protesting. Looking good!

Melaschasm Joined Wed 12/10/08 Posts: 262	Wed 04/15/09 09:12 PM
I gave up on this topic part way through page three. I am totally confused by the discussion. When I first heard about the tea party protests, it was in an article by a conservative. The basic gist of the discussion was that a bunch of people unhappy with the proposed tax increases and the out of control spending were going to protest. I assumed that it was conservative or libertarian groups leading the protests. Was someone claiming that conservatives and libertarians were not the ones complaining about taxes?

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Wed 04/15/09 09:15 PM
gonna kick you for calling me a lady too Redneck!

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Wed 04/15/09 09:17 PM
I gave up on this topic part way through page three. I am totally confused by the discussion. When I first heard about the tea party protests, it was in an article by a conservative. The basic gist of the discussion was that a bunch of people unhappy with the proposed tax increases and the out of control spending were going to protest. I assumed that it was conservative or libertarian groups leading the protests. Was someone claiming that conservatives and libertarians were not the ones complaining about taxes? In Atlanta, thousands of people gathered outside the Capitol, where Fox News Channel conservative pundit Sean Hannity broadcast his show Wednesday night. One protester's sign read: "Hey Obama you can keep the change." One of his guests was Samuel "Joe the Plumber" Wurzelbacher, who made news during the presidential campaign when he asked Barack Obama about taxes. The crowd cheered many of Hannity's stances against higher taxes and moves by the Obama administration so far. Julie Reeves, of Covington, brought her Chihuahua, Arnie, who wore a tiny anti-IRS T-shirt. "I want the government to get its hand the hell out of my wallet," Reeves said. The tea parties were promoted by FreedomWorks, a conservative nonprofit advocacy group based in Washington and led by former Republican House Majority Leader **** Armey of Texas, who is now a lobbyist.