Is this a racial protests?

OnTheEdge

What is this protests really about?? Try to find one colored person....there isn't one. I can't help but wonder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtdzSTfe4W8

TriumphantAngel

Whoa. Cookie Monster is here.

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mb262200 wrote:

What is this protests really about?? Try to find one colored person....there isn't one. I can't help but wonder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtdzSTfe4W8

I was down there for awhile and watch this crowd go by and l :shock: :shock: k for any people of color and I saw none. I'll add on the many peace marches I participated in they were quite a few more black people there but then again I thought there would be more.

Whenever the next tea party march occurs I'll walk the march with them just to get a better feel of what they are really going to say. Does anybody know what what the estimates of the protesters were?

peace

Smellyman

UGH

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/14/779699/-912-Teabaggers-in-their-own-words

jlew24asu

I didn't watch the OPs link but from other video I've seen, the protesters are an absolutely sick in the head. some of those signs made me want to vomit.

the extreme assholes on the right and left are a disgrace to this country.

Cosmo

jlew24asu wrote:

I didn't watch the OPs link but from other video I've seen, the protesters are an absolutely sick in the head. some of those signs made me want to vomit.

the extreme assholes on the right and left are a disgrace to this country.

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I agree...
What we really need is to drop the ridiculous... imagined divide in America.
If anyone thinks Health Care is just fine... as is... really needs to look into the numbers and see what chaos it will bring if left.. as is.
Most Americans feel the system needs to be reformed... so, let's work together and come up with a solution. If you don't like the current HR3200 bill going around... offer up amanedments to it... change the language in it... lobby for the parts you want... agrue the points you want taken out.
This moronic Red vs. Blue shit really needs to end. It is getting us nowhere... and a divided country never wins.

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Smellyman wrote:

UGH

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/14/779699/-912-Teabaggers-in-their-own-words

WOW I missed most those signs , this nation devide of red and blue has to try and come together.

Make PURPLE instead of this constant infighting.

peace

jlew24asu

Cosmo wrote:

jlew24asu wrote:

I didn't watch the OPs link but from other video I've seen, the protesters are an absolutely sick in the head. some of those signs made me want to vomit.

the extreme assholes on the right and left are a disgrace to this country.

...
I agree...
What we really need is to drop the ridiculous... imagined divide in America.
If anyone thinks Health Care is just fine... as is... really needs to look into the numbers and see what chaos it will bring if left.. as is.
Most Americans feel the system needs to be reformed... so, let's work together and come up with a solution. If you don't like the current HR3200 bill going around... offer up amanedments to it... change the language in it... lobby for the parts you want... agrue the points you want taken out.
This moronic Red vs. Blue shit really needs to end. It is getting us nowhere... and a divided country never wins.

as much as I like Obama, and want to give him the benefit of the doubt, I blame alot of this on him. he spoke a big game during the campaign about being a uniter and willing to work with both side of the isle. but so far, I see him pandering to the left. its up to him to lead and unite us.

I hear alot of republicans talking about 80/20 with this bill. agree with 80% disagree with 20%. its time Obama and the democratic congress (specifically that old bag Pelosi) to make some compromises and get the deal done. pass what BOTH agree on...and debate the rest for later bills or amendments.

slightofjeff

Um ... did you just say "colored person?" I didn't know they had Internet where you live, in the 50s.

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jlew24asu wrote:

Cosmo wrote:

jlew24asu wrote:

I didn't watch the OPs link but from other video I've seen, the protesters are an absolutely sick in the head. some of those signs made me want to vomit.

the extreme assholes on the right and left are a disgrace to this country.

...
I agree...
What we really need is to drop the ridiculous... imagined divide in America.
If anyone thinks Health Care is just fine... as is... really needs to look into the numbers and see what chaos it will bring if left.. as is.
Most Americans feel the system needs to be reformed... so, let's work together and come up with a solution. If you don't like the current HR3200 bill going around... offer up amanedments to it... change the language in it... lobby for the parts you want... agrue the points you want taken out.
This moronic Red vs. Blue shit really needs to end. It is getting us nowhere... and a divided country never wins.

as much as I like Obama, and want to give him the benefit of the doubt, I blame alot of this on him. he spoke a big game during the campaign about being a uniter and willing to work with both side of the isle. but so far, I see him pandering to the left. its up to him to lead and unite us.

]I hear alot of republicans talking about 80/20 with this bill. agree with 80% disagree with 20%. its time Obama and the democratic congress (specifically that old bag Pelosi) to make some compromises and get the deal done. pass what BOTH agree on...and debate the rest for later bills or amendments.

I totally agree, make a deal on what you agree on and work on the rest later. That thought brings to mind this scene from the Clint Eastwood movie *Kelly's Heroe's* Maybe He's A Republican.

Peace

jlew24asu

g under p wrote:

I totally agree, make a deal on what you agree on and work on the rest later. That thought brings to mind this scene from the Clint Eastwood movie *Kelly's Heroe's* Maybe He's A Republican.

Peace

thats on the Dems and Obama. they control the show. I'm still skeptical given all the tough talk lately, but I have to imagine even hard heads can compromise.

ajedigecko

the colored people were..............rapping and leading the speeches........for the uncolored people. cspan.

inmytree

jlew24asu wrote:

as much as I like Obama, and want to give him the benefit of the doubt, I blame alot of this on him. he spoke a big game during the campaign about being a uniter and willing to work with both side of the isle. but so far, I see him pandering to the left. its up to him to lead and unite us.

I hear alot of republicans talking about 80/20 with this bill. agree with 80% disagree with 20%. its time Obama and the democratic congress (specifically that old bag Pelosi) to make some compromises and get the deal done. pass what BOTH agree on...and debate the rest for later bills or amendments.

um...this 80% you speak of...can you get more specific...? Obama outlined his ideas and plans the other night, which included tort reform (he used another phrase, I can't recall right now) and co-ops...which are two major items the right has been pushing for...other than the pubic option...what is the right disagreeing with...?

jlew24asu

inmytree wrote:

um...this 80% you speak of...can you get more specific...?

I'm not a republican senator, so no, I can't be more specific, but thats what they are saying, not me. I know some of those things include forcing the insurance companies to cover someone regardless of condition, and not dropping them if a condition develops. and what you mention here...

inmytree wrote:

Obama outlined his ideas and plans the other night, which included tort reform (he used another phrase, I can't recall right now) and co-ops...which are two major items the right has been pushing for...other than the pubic option...what is the right disagreeing with...?

mrvedderson

jlew24asu wrote:

I didn't watch the OPs link but from other video I've seen, the protesters are an absolutely sick in the head. some of those signs made me want to vomit.

the extreme assholes on the right and left are a disgrace to this country.

there were some of those people in our Labor Day parade. i gave them a thumbsdown as they walked past. and im pretty sure they were all inbred also. i tried not to notice that, but it kinda stood out.

inmytree

jlew24asu wrote:

inmytree wrote:

um...this 80% you speak of...can you get more specific...?

I'm not a republican senator, so no, I can't be more specific, but thats what they are saying, not me. I know some of those things include forcing the insurance companies to cover someone regardless of condition, and not dropping them if a condition develops. and what you mention here...

inmytree wrote:

Obama outlined his ideas and plans the other night, which included tort reform (he used another phrase, I can't recall right now) and co-ops...which are two major items the right has been pushing for...other than the pubic option...what is the right disagreeing with...?

I'm confused...you say can't be more specific then you go on to give examples of what they are against...

From what you saying the repubs support kicking folks off of insurance when the get sick and that insurance companies should be able to deny coverage for "preexisting conditions"...like zits...

that's a real strong platform...

Obama is reaching out to the other side, they simply don't want to play...you can't blame Obama for that...

jlew24asu

inmytree wrote:

I'm confused...you say can't be more specific then you go on to give examples of what they are against...

I don't know the entire 80% of which they agree, which is what you asked for. I only know of certain examples.

inmytree wrote:

From what you saying the repubs support kicking folks off of insurance when the get sick and that insurance companies should be able to deny coverage for "preexisting conditions"...like zits...

that's a real strong platform...

how is this from what I'm saying? BOTH sides agree insurance companies should not drop someone with a pre existing condition. as well as not kick someone off coverage.

why did you say the complete opposite of what I said?

inmytree wrote:

Obama is reaching out to the other side, they simply don't want to play...you can't blame Obama for that...

Obama is not reaching out, neither is Pelosi. they seem to be holding fast on a public option which is the main sticking point. Obama and congress control what happens. its on them to make concessions.

dunkman

it should be illegal to have that many fags in the same place at the same time... did i say fags? i meant flags.

I have to say i'm truly amazed by America's lack of moral stature when it comes to this healthcare question... its been in place here for 50-ish years... get with the times... to be fair though, 50-ish years ago black people in america were still forced to sit in segregated seats on a bus... land of the free.

inmytree

jlew24asu wrote:

inmytree wrote:

I'm confused...you say can't be more specific then you go on to give examples of what they are against...

I don't know the entire 80% of which they agree, which is what you asked for. I only know of certain examples.

inmytree wrote:

From what you saying the repubs support kicking folks off of insurance when the get sick and that insurance companies should be able to deny coverage for "preexisting conditions"...like zits...

that's a real strong platform...

how is this from what I'm saying? BOTH sides agree insurance companies should not drop someone with a pre existing condition. as well as not kick someone off coverage.

why did you say the complete opposite of what I said?

inmytree wrote:

Obama is reaching out to the other side, they simply don't want to play...you can't blame Obama for that...

Obama is not reaching out, neither is Pelosi. they seem to be holding fast on a public option which is the main sticking point. Obama and congress control what happens. its on them to make concessions.

thanks for the clarification on what both sides agree upon...I misread you post...my error...

as for Obama and Pelosi not "reaching out"...I guess if you define "reaching out" as "giving the other side everything they want"...I guess you would be correct...as it stands, I've seen absolutely no effort from those on the right to work with Obama and Pelosi...other than saying "no"...

jlew24asu

dunkman wrote:

it should be illegal to have that many fags in the same place at the same time... did i say fags? i meant flags.

I have to say i'm truly amazed by America's lack of moral stature when it comes to this healthcare question... its been in place here for 50-ish years... get with the times...

your way its necessarily the right way from everyone. get it?

dunkman wrote:

to be fair though, 50-ish years ago black people in america were still forced to sit in segregated seats on a bus... land of the free.

and to think today we have a black president. land of the free is right.

jlew24asu

inmytree wrote:

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as for Obama and Pelosi not "reaching out"...I guess if you define "reaching out" as "giving the other side everything they want"...I guess you would be correct...as it stands, I've seen absolutely no effort from those on the right to work with Obama and Pelosi...other than saying "no"...

everything? no. but like I said...the republicans are saying they agree with about 80% of the reforms on the table. I say Obama and Pelosi should embrace that and draft a bill with what they agree on. those reforms alone will be a huge improvement. they are in power, only they have the power to do that. but they don't.

you do understand the the dems control the white house and congress right?