Tea party, REALLY?

[ImaGuyGeek]

Nick, this is a discussion forum. By choosing not to have a discussion and just continuing to post inflammatory comments and links then ignore any discussion you are in effect "Flaming" in this forum and thus violating the rules. So name calling and flaming in this one thread. If you are not capable of following the rules or having a discussion in this discussion group then maybe it's time for you to have Traci restrict your permission to be in this section of HFB. After all, you claim to be such a proponent of following the rules and made a point of reminding me of what the rules are. Coming in here, flinging turds then running away and refusing to have an honest discussion is "Flaming".

[Darbex]

You got to stop doing drive bys Nick. To provide readers of the thread information and ideas for debate which is what I thought we are doing in this forum. The proper thing to do is post a link preferably from both sides equally on the arguement. If not its fine to post one or the other side and then state your opinion on whether you agree or disagree with the news or link. Then allow for debate by others why they agree or disagree.

[wesleydnunder]

I may have to look into how to join the Tea Party... and throwing rocks at someone for something they did as a stupid teenager? C'mon Nick.

Mark

[Darbex]

Tea party, REALLY?

In nicks world this the case. If its posted on a site that is against conservatives then it must be true. With no regards to plants or agendas.

[marauder_77868]

But if I was bashing Democrats/Liberals, no explanation needed, RIGHT?
Or it would have been considered protected free speech?

Is your purpose to bash one side or the other? I'm just trying to get you to explain in your own words why you have the attitudes and beliefs that you seem to have. So far I've seen a bunch of videos and links posted from sites and organizations who have a big time agenda...and that's fine...but I know you to be an intelligent person and when you're asked to explain your positions you just post more propagandic links, rather than expanding on what you believe. In my experience, that is what liberals do...they come up with a slogan or generalized statement but when challenged to back those up, they cannot and resort to name calling, etc. I'd like to see you back this up with well thought arguments rather than a bunch of links or videos. That having been said, let me post a video which I believe illustrates my points. I'd be happy to discuss it.

[TonyO]

So because someone created a profile on a Tea Party website, then posted a photo of a confederate flag in their album on that profile, this somehow backs up the claim that the Tea Party is a racist organization?

Obviously, I'm using this as an example, and hopefully to make a point. One person does not dictate the thoughts and feelings of a group. How hard is that to understand?

That's a good question, because BOTH sides fail to fundamentally understand that, and we've had several topics lately where that has been an issue from either a liberal and conservative perspective.

[imagirlgeek]

But if I was bashing Democrats/Liberals, no explanation needed, RIGHT?
Or it would have been considered protected free speech?

1. Most of the people who bash Democrats and Liberals here DO explain their individual point of view...sometimes even using WAY too many words.
2. Protected free speech? Protected from what? Are we talking about THE freedom of speech? Like, the freedom to speak without censorship or limitation? I believe Charles is asking you to speak MORE.

[Nickintex]

Nick...
How about addressing some of the points raised with your own cogent thoughts rather than just simply posting propagandic links. It makes you seem very closed minded.

But if I was bashing Democrats/Liberals, no explanation needed, RIGHT?
Or it would have been considered protected free speech?

[marauder_77868]

Nick...
How about addressing some of the points raised with your own cogent thoughts rather than just simply posting propagandic links. It makes you seem very closed minded.

[Nickintex]

"Obama To Tea Party: 'Identify, Specifically, What Would You Do?"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/20/obama-to-tea-party-identi_n_731770.html

[imagirlgeek]

No racism at all, right?

http://teapartyorg.ning.com/photo/go...context=latest

So because someone created a profile on a Tea Party website, then posted a photo of a confederate flag in their album on that profile, this somehow backs up the claim that the Tea Party is a racist organization?

Um...okay. So should I assume that since this pamphlet --> http://www.qzap.org/v5/gallery/main....g2_itemId=1627 was handed out at the Gay Pride parade in New York City in 1990, then recirculated again in 2009, that ALL gays feel this way about me, as a straight?

"Until I can enjoy the same freedom of movement
and sexuality, as straights, their privilege must stop and it must be
given over to me and my queer sisters and brothers.
Straight people will not do this voluntarily and so they must be
forced into it. Straights must be frightened into it. Terrorized into it.
Fear is the most powerful motivation. No one will give us what we
deserve. Rights are not given they are taken, by force if necessary.
It is easier to fight when you know who your enemy is. Straight
people are your enemy. They are your enemy when they don't
acknowledge your invisibility and continue to live in and contribute
to a culture that kills you. Every day one of us is taken by the
enemy."

Obviously, I'm using this as an example, and hopefully to make a point. One person does not dictate the thoughts and feelings of a group. How hard is that to understand?

[jeebus]

This whole thread is a running joke right?

[Nickintex]

[jeebus]

The Anti-Tea Party:

Be sure to watch the whole thing, from the part where the protesters are herded, they individually have no clue what their signs mean nor why they're even protesting, to the best part where they get on their buses and leave as a group.

Good stuff!

[Nickintex]