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Old 12-28-2013, 10:35 PM
 
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A very interesting article the *******s here will go ranting nuts over but is quite clear and concise about the subject. I especially found this to be interesting:



Read the full piece @ Why the Tea Party Isn't Going Anywhere - Theda Skocpol - The Atlantic
Why would liberals go ranting nuts over this lol The fact is that the tea party is alive and well and isn't going anywhere. The fact also is that unless they can get independents on their side they will never win the presidency. If the tea party would get off the social issues they would have a much better chance.
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Old 12-29-2013, 02:45 AM
 
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Yep. This hating on the tea party seems to be a fad/fashion statement with no real basis as to why they should be hated on. Not even sure where the connection of racism of the tea party even came from.
It began with completely manufactured accusations made by Democrats, naturally.

BUSTED: Liberals Admit Racism Charges Against Tea Parties A Tactic, Not A*Truth - Home - The Daily Bail

"Tainting the tea party movement with the charge of racism is proving to be an effective strategy for Democrats. There is no evidence that tea party adherents are any more racist than other Republicans, and indeed many other Americans. But getting them to spend their time purging their ranks and having candidates distance themselves should help Democrats win in November. Having one’s opponent rebut charges of racism is far better than discussing joblessness." --- Former U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Chairman Mary Frances Berry.
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Old 12-29-2013, 02:53 AM
 
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Why would liberals go ranting nuts over this lol The fact is that the tea party is alive and well and isn't going anywhere. The fact also is that unless they can get independents on their side they will never win the presidency. If the tea party would get off the social issues they would have a much better chance.
Impossible, since social issues is where the federal government spends the bulk of its budget. Any organization that wants less government spending must address social issues.
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Old 12-29-2013, 09:02 AM
 
Location: Florida
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Yep. This hating on the tea party seems to be a fad/fashion statement with no real basis as to why they should be hated on. Not even sure where the connection of racism of the tea party even came from.

Seriously? It came from reality. When we stop hearing tea party members shout "go back to Kenya" or start hearing tea party shout at Ted Cruz "go back to Cuba" maybe they will appear less racist. Also spitting on black congressmen and protesting in front of the White House with a confederate flag probably does not make the tea party appear very "inclusive."

Is The Tea Party Racist? Ask Some Actual, Out-Of-The-Closet Racists

Tea Party Express spokesman resigns after racist blog post - Los Angeles Times

Tea Party slurs White House cops: "Looks like something out of Kenya"

Tea-party racism: Racism in the tea-party movement | The Economist

Rep.: Protesters Yelled Racial Slurs - CBS News
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Old 12-29-2013, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Flippin AR
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...but its almost like the liberals LOVE the lying, they just eat it up, hows the song go? "Lie to me! go ahead and lie to me!"
This sounds extreme until I think about the liberals I know: retired at 62 with fat pensions (despite no college at all), who never had to save ANY money for retirement, living the good life of constant travel and never shutting up about it (while their sons and daughters have no time for anything but work)...

and NOT wanting to hear that the generations after them (who are now paying their Social Security "fun money") have never lived a day of the American dream.
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Old 12-29-2013, 01:48 PM
 
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Seriously? It came from reality. When we stop hearing tea party members shout "go back to Kenya" or start hearing tea party shout at Ted Cruz "go back to Cuba" maybe they will appear less racist. Also spitting on black congressmen and protesting in front of the White House with a confederate flag probably does not make the tea party appear very "inclusive."

Is The Tea Party Racist? Ask Some Actual, Out-Of-The-Closet Racists

Tea Party Express spokesman resigns after racist blog post - Los Angeles Times

Tea Party slurs White House cops: "Looks like something out of Kenya"

Tea-party racism: Racism in the tea-party movement | The Economist

Rep.: Protesters Yelled Racial Slurs - CBS News
Yeah, like left has no racists too right?
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