Why were dhs agents seemingly monitoring multiple tea party irs protests across the country on tuesday? (FBI, Missouri)

[All American NYC]

There were multiple reported sightings of agents with the Department of Homeland Security at several Tea Party-led IRS protests in states like Missouri, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. The rallies that occurred across the country on Tuesday were sparked by the IRS’ unfair targeting of conservative groups — one of the several scandals the Obama administration is dealing with.

What is unclear though is why federal officials felt the Tea Party presence required more than the attention of local law enforcement.

What were they doing, filming?

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by All American NYC

What were they doing, filming?

this is simple. they were out identifying targets for the next round of IRS Audits.

I am sure ATF will also get in on the act to find out if these people are "hoarding" firearms.

[Ponderosa]

Because "tea party" is an umbrella for anti-government organizations that advocate violent revolt against the nation. I am glad the DHS, FBI, ATF etc are keeping an eye on them. We don't need another McVeigh moment.

[BoomBen]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

Because "tea party" is an umbrella for anti-government organizations that advocate violent revolt against the nation. I am glad the DHS, FBI, ATF etc are keeping an eye on them. We don't need another McVeigh moment.

Talk about Paranoia!

Tim McVeigh is one lone example from 20 years ago of an anti establishment lunatic who had NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TEA PARTY MOVEMENT.

Please provide other examples in order to make your stupid generalization.

[All American NYC]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

Because "tea party" is an umbrella for anti-government organizations that advocate violent revolt against the nation. I am glad the DHS, FBI, ATF etc are keeping an eye on them. We don't need another McVeigh moment.

HUH

[All American NYC]

Originally Posted by Ferd

this is simple. they were out identifying targets for the next round of IRS Audits.

I am sure ATF will also get in on the act to find out if these people are "hoarding" firearms.

They were checking to see if they have enough rounds.

[Winter_Sucks]

Originally Posted by All American NYC

What were they doing, filming?

I guess you might also have a problem with this as well?

Internal Documents Show the Department of Homeland Security Tried Pretty Hard Not to Monitor Occupy Wall Street

[Proud White Guy]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

Because "tea party" is an umbrella for anti-government organizations that advocate violent revolt against the nation..

Can you name any anti-government organizations?

[crone]

Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks

I guess you might also have a problem with this as well?

Internal Documents Show the Department of Homeland Security Tried Pretty Hard Not to Monitor Occupy Wall Street

DHS did not need to spend the man power as the cops, and FBI on every town Occupy was in did the job for them.

[BoomBen]

Originally Posted by Winter_Sucks

I guess you might also have a problem with this as well?

Internal Documents Show the Department of Homeland Security Tried Pretty Hard Not to Monitor Occupy Wall Street