Tea baggers

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  • Posts: 31,146
    ok, 2 jokes...

    is this like a kissing booth?

    or

    it's like those 'i voted' stickers


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  • Posts: 31,146
    this one writes itself :lol: :crazy:

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  • Posts: 4,901
    Lord, some of these are funny, especially "offical".
  • Posts: 1,760
    "and god knows what else"

    people can be so stupid. kinda sad really when you think about it. what hope do their children have.
  • Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    It appears the Tea Party Movement has reached mainstream and into Marvel Comics....

    Marvel admits to 'mistake' in controversial Captain America comic

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    It looks like Marvel Comics' Captain America is throwing his mighty shield at the Tea Party Movement. Warner Todd Huston wrote on his Publius forum blog that the super-powered soldier who fought the Nazis in WWII observes with disdain Americans who are seemingly compared to Tea Party Movement protesters of today:

    In issue number 602 of Captain America, a new story line has begun called “Two Americas.” In it the current Captain (there have been a few of them, apparently) is on the trail of a faux Captain America that is mentally deranged and getting chummy with some white supremacist, anti-government, survivalists types going by the name of “the Watchdogs.” While investigating this subversive group, Captain America and his partner The Falcon — a black super hero — have decided to try and infiltrate the secretive organization.

    In preparation for the infiltration, Marvel Comics depicts the two super heroes out of costume and observing from a rooftop a street filled with what can only be described as a Tea Party protest.The scene shows crowds of people in city streets carrying signs that say, “stop the socialists,” “tea bag libs before they tea bag you,” and “no to new taxes.” Naturally, the people in these crowds are depicted as being filled with nothing but white folks.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • Posts: 2,336
    I like how they call themselves a movement. In order to be a movement don't you have to fight for a particular issue like gay marriage, woman’s rights, civil rights? What the hell is their issue?
  • Posts: 1,804
    norm wrote:
    poetry

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    *shakes head*
    *sigh*

    Where to begin?
    Medicare IS socialized medicine ffs. :roll:

    Peace
    Dan
    "YOU [humans] NEED TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T TRUE. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?" - Death

    "Every judgment teeters on the brink of error. To claim absolute knowledge is to become monstrous. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty." - Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965
  • Posts: 2,319
    shadowcast wrote:
    I like how they call themselves a movement. In order to be a movement don't you have to fight for a particular issue like gay marriage, woman’s rights, civil rights? What the hell is their issue?
    1. Limited Government

    2. Fiscal Responsibility

    3. Personal Responsibility

    4. The Rule of Law

    5. National Sovereignty
    the issues that formed
    the bedrock of the original tea party
    movement – namely ending an unconstitutional
    foreign policy that is bankrupting America and
    auditing the private Federal Reserve.




    It will be a shame if the party cannot codify itself as a "middle class" party, which it seems to be, and begin to write in detail what that means...i.e. opposition to corporate globalization, illegal immigration, bank bailouts, rampant lobby influence, emphasizing economic liberty, de-emphasizing religious and social issues....
    “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln
  • Posts: 2,835
    aerial wrote:
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    1. Limited Government

    2. Fiscal Responsibility

    3. Personal Responsibility

    4. The Rule of Law

    5. National Sovereignty
    the issues that formed
    the bedrock of the original tea party
    movement – namely ending an unconstitutional
    foreign policy that is bankrupting America and
    auditing the private Federal Reserve.
    issues....


    #1 is quintessential republican/libertarian/any other "conservative"party
    #2 same
    #3 don't elections make politicians personally responsible? screw up... no job. in the private sector you can float by for decades... so what exactly does personal responsibility entail?
    #4 you're for enforces laws to a stricter extent? which ones? we do already have the highest number of people in prisons per capita than any other country in the western hemisphere...
    #5 so... your policy is that the USA should continue to be a sovereign nation???
    Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
  • Posts: 12,225
    aerial wrote:
    1. Limited Government
    2. Fiscal Responsibility
    3. Personal Responsibility
    4. The Rule of Law
    5. National Sovereignty

    the issues that formed
    the bedrock of the original tea party
    movement – namely ending an unconstitutional
    foreign policy that is bankrupting America and
    auditing the private Federal Reserve.

    It will be a shame if the party cannot codify itself as a "middle class" party, which it seems to be, and begin to write in detail what that means...i.e. opposition to corporate globalization, illegal immigration, bank bailouts, rampant lobby influence, emphasizing economic liberty, de-emphasizing religious and social issues....
    ...
    Those 5 points are so vague and ambiguous... like people saying, "I stand for Freedom... and Liberty". Don't ALL people stand for Freedom and Liberty?
    1. Limited Government. Limited to what?
    2. Fiscal Responsibility. Meaning... what? Responsiblity... how?
    3. Personal Responsibility. Then, why give the Bush Administration a free pass on their actions?
    4. The Rule of Law. Are there people out there who advocate breaking the law as a principle?
    5. National Sovereignty. Again... please, explain.
    ...
    And this:
    the issues that formed the bedrock of the original tea party movement – namely ending an unconstitutional foreign policy that is bankrupting America and auditing the private Federal Reserve.
    Are you talking about the Boston Tea Party... or the current Tea Party rallys?
    ...
    Finally...
    de-emphasizing religious and social issues...
    Does this mean de-emphasising Christian religion in governement... and gay marriage as an issue?
    Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
    Hail, Hail!!!
  • Posts: 2,835
    its all rhetoric... just regurgitated talking points
    Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
  • Posts: 12,225
    he still stands wrote:
    its all rhetoric... just regurgitated talking points
    ...
    Something else I do not like about the Tea Party...
    The notion that they are 'Real Americans'... which means that people like me, whom are not of their mindsets, are NOT Americans... except in name only. I take this as an personal insult. Question my opinions on social or political issues... or my beliefs on religion and its role in America... but, never question my love for my country.
    That belief that they are the good guys and everyone else is either the bad guys or need to wake up... is divisive and only a fucking moron believes a divided nation can accomplish great deeds.
    Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
    Hail, Hail!!!
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    he still stands wrote:
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    #1 is quintessential republican/libertarian/any other "conservative"party
    #2 same
    #3 don't elections make politicians personally responsible? screw up... no job. in the private sector you can float by for decades... so what exactly does personal responsibility entail?
    #4 you're for enforces laws to a stricter extent? which ones? we do already have the highest number of people in prisons per capita than any other country in the western hemisphere...
    #5 so... your policy is that the USA should continue to be a sovereign nation???



    #1...I do not need Ms Obama telling me what my kids should eat...do you
    #2....no more pork, pet projects for lobbist
    #3....screw up , get a good lawyer, spin the law, they are not out of a job....
    #4....the laws need to pertain to everyone....justice was not ment to be for just those that know people in high places...or for those that can afford hi priced lawyers
    “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln
  • Posts: 2,319
    Cosmo wrote:
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    ...
    Something else I do not like about the Tea Party...
    The notion that they are 'Real Americans'... which means that people like me, whom are not of their mindsets, are NOT Americans... except in name only. I take this as an personal insult. Question my opinions on social or political issues... or my beliefs on religion and its role in America... but, never question my love for my country.
    That belief that they are the good guys and everyone else is either the bad guys or need to wake up... is divisive and only a fucking moron believes a divided nation can accomplish great deeds.

    The Tea Party was never meant to divide the country it is trying to get everyone together no matter what political party you affiliate yourself with...that is why there are all political parties along with all religions and races that are included and are gladly accepted into the movement....I have never heard anyone in the Tea Party say they are the only Real Americans...were did you get that from? Wake up is for those that are not paying attention and rely solely on the elected officials to do the right thing...which we know is not always there agenda
    “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln
  • Posts: 1,804
    aerial wrote:
    The Tea Party was never meant to divide the country it is trying to get everyone together no matter what political party you affiliate yourself with...

    So, the Obama-haters and health care = Hitler folks are from all over the political spectrum then? No slant, partisanship or division in sight eh?

    From what I've seen of this, it's a "movement" so rightwinged it's not even funny. Running a straight up nationalistic platform fueled with general recession anger. The question is whether they'll steal the republican party (or republicans steal them), or eventually run a third candidate.

    Peace
    Dan
    "YOU [humans] NEED TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T TRUE. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?" - Death

    "Every judgment teeters on the brink of error. To claim absolute knowledge is to become monstrous. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty." - Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965
  • Posts: 2,319
    OutOfBreath wrote:
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    So, the Obama-haters and health care = Hitler folks are from all over the political spectrum then? No slant, partisanship or division in sight eh?

    From what I've seen of this, it's a "movement" so rightwinged it's not even funny. Running a straight up nationalistic platform fueled with general recession anger. The question is whether they'll steal the republican party (or republicans steal them), or eventually run a third candidate.

    Peace
    Dan
    Hitler Folks?
    okay I have to admit you lost me here....
    Not everyone in The Tea party agrees with EVERYTHING that is on every Tea Party web sight....there are lot’s of local Tea Party groups....the main reason I am involved is I am sick of lies and corruption that our elected officials practice on a regular basis....and this is the only movement that is calling out these politicians and making people aware of the corruption ....
    “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln
  • Posts: 1,804
    aerial wrote:
    Hitler Folks?
    okay I have to admit you lost me here....
    Not everyone in The Tea party agrees with EVERYTHING that is on every Tea Party web sight....there are lot’s of local Tea Party groups....the main reason I am involved is I am sick of lies and corruption that our elected officials practice on a regular basis....and this is the only movement that is calling out these politicians and making people aware of the corruption ....
    My point was that from the looks of it, it's a reeeaal stretch to attribute this movement to anywhere outside the right wing and possibly some centre-rights and the odd independent. The movement is also causing repubs to fear for their political life if they were to support anything democrats do, so I'd say it's divisive.

    Secondly, my point is that it's run mainly on recession disillusionment and currently has little focus apart from hating the guy at the helm right now, and having a clear right-wing conservative slant. The moment it starts to focus, it is likely to peel off the people that are pissed... but not at that. If they want to start a new party, it will go into the structure as a hardcore repub party, whch in your entrenched duopoly would ensure Democrat rule for a couple of decades. If they dont, they'll act as lobbyists and bait for the repubs. Right now their message is anger which is easy to rally behind. Everyone is mad at something. The trick is rallying support for what to do instead, and that's where it peels off.

    Peace
    Dan
    "YOU [humans] NEED TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T TRUE. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?" - Death

    "Every judgment teeters on the brink of error. To claim absolute knowledge is to become monstrous. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty." - Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965
  • Posts: 34,026
    aerial wrote:
    #1...I do not need Ms Obama telling me what my kids should eat...do you

    You kidding? In a country with major child obesity problems, you have a problem with the first lady trying to do something about it? You don't have to take her advice but I would think most would agree this is a positive project.
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    Cliffy6745 wrote:
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    You kidding? In a country with major child obesity problems, you have a problem with the first lady trying to do something about it? You don't have to take her advice but I would think most would agree this is a positive project.
    People know what to feed there kids...they know what is healthy....they choose (or are forced) to feed what is most convenient....in there defense, anything healthy is expensive..... it’s very hard to find time or the energy to cook home cooked meals after work, home work and anything else life throws in your path....how about just taking out the hormones and steroids they add to our food...that may have something to do with the over weight problem....that would be a better project to take up
    “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln
  • Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,236
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
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    You kidding? In a country with major child obesity problems, you have a problem with the first lady trying to do something about it? You don't have to take her advice but I would think most would agree this is a positive project.

    I rather her doing something like that than her siiting on her tuchas and doing nothing. She has a figure of fitness and she wants to project the positivity of that, in what way would that be wrong for this country?. Have you taken a look at her biceps and shoulders of hers. I betcha she has a good handle on the President privately. :mrgreen:

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


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