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Old 01-17-2014, 08:25 PM
 
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Some times I wander how many Tea Partiers who are dependent on govenment benefits realize the people who they are bashing figuratively or literally are paying for their benefits? As an example the $200,000 or more in taxes that I have paid that has gone to VA and Defense spending is nothing according to Tea Partiers. I should be thankful even though I paid and will continue to pay for the VA which is now at 150 billion per year. Thank you Tea Party for making my wallet lighter and allowing freedom of speech like we see in this video. Thank you Tea Party!!.
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Old 01-17-2014, 08:51 PM
 
Location: 53179
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People who do things like flying their nations flag upside down or drag it in the dirt are pretty pathetic human beings. They are spoiled and take their good life for granted. Very typical for "privilege" people living in a free country and can do and say whatever they want without getting into trouble. It's not typical just for the US. These kind of people exist in other first world countries also. It's all the same garbage. Disrespectful jackasses. It's possible to be disappointed in your country's leadership and its politics without dragging the flag in the dirt. Doing that is the same as saying you hate your country. You hate being an American.
They are spoiled brats!
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Old 01-17-2014, 08:57 PM
 
Location: 53179
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I also see people who who so proudly fly the flag from their houses or cars etc and the flag is shredded to pieces. What the heck is up with that?
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Old 01-17-2014, 09:01 PM
 
Location: M I N N E S O T A
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I also see people who who so proudly fly the flag from their houses or cars etc and the flag is shredded to pieces. What the heck is up with that?
it makes it look cool and vintage..
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Old 01-17-2014, 09:30 PM
 
Location: Indianapolis
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Simple-minded idiot, that guy.

And I'm a veteran and am married to a spouse who still serves.

This country is about much more than a simple piece of cloth. It's funny, I guess "freedom" only applies to those who support the popular opinions.
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Old 01-18-2014, 08:29 AM
 
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Some times I wander how many Tea Partiers who are dependent on govenment benefits realize the people who they are bashing figuratively or literally are paying for their benefits? As an example the $200,000 or more in taxes that I have paid that has gone to VA and Defense spending is nothing according to Tea Partiers. I should be thankful even though I paid and will continue to pay for the VA which is now at 150 billion per year. Thank you Tea Party for making my wallet lighter and allowing freedom of speech like we see in this video. Thank you Tea Party!!.
You insatiable hatred of the Teaparty is based on nothing but lies. Prove that the teaparty doesn't want government benefits to go to our truly needy citizens. You can't because it isn't true. This from a guy who thinks our seniors are welfare cases through their SS checks when they paid into the system all of their lives. You think our veterans are leeches also. I have read your hate-filled posts before.
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Old 01-18-2014, 11:05 AM
 
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Some times I wander how many Tea Partiers who are dependent on govenment benefits realize the people who they are bashing figuratively or literally are paying for their benefits? As an example the $200,000 or more in taxes that I have paid that has gone to VA and Defense spending is nothing according to Tea Partiers. I should be thankful even though I paid and will continue to pay for the VA which is now at 150 billion per year. Thank you Tea Party for making my wallet lighter and allowing freedom of speech like we see in this video. Thank you Tea Party!!.
Everybody in the country takes from the government in one way or another.
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Old 01-18-2014, 11:23 AM
 
Location: Allendale MI
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Everybody in the country takes from the government in one way or another.
That was the point of the post.
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Old 01-18-2014, 11:33 AM
 
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I think it's time we as a country had a conversation about freedom of speech control. The 1st Amendment was written long before anyone could have envisioned the world we live in today. Reasonable restrictions are something we should all come together about right? Nobody needs unlimited freedom of speech.
Speak for yourself.

You mean YOU don't.
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Old 01-18-2014, 11:38 AM
 
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I'm on the vet's side. Just because you have the right to disrespect the flag doesn't mean you should and can't be called out for it. Freedom of speech works both ways.
Since when does freedom of speech extend to criminal assault and battery?
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