Tea Party wins again

Sounds like she should have listened to Dr. Ruth more. Just sayin~~~~~~~~

Looks like the Tea party also backed a quality candidate in NY- Carl Paladino. Wow.

Carl Paladino's Emails: Tea Party-Backed Gov Candidate's Emails Feature Racism, Bestiality, Porn (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Who can forget this classy email that originated with this tool - it became pretty popular- who would vote for a guy who is this tacky?
- Ahead of Obama's swearing-in ceremony, Paladino sent around a video entitled "Obama Inauguration Rehearsal." The video shows an African tribesman dancing, and is apparently popular among white supremacists.


Another example that shows how many Tea Party members have a visceral hatred of President Obama. That undertone is there - no denying it.

And there is some interesting listening on Diane Rehm's show this morning on NPR- this week is about the Tea Party movement. Today she is talking to the head of the Waco Tea Party and some guy who heads a "Family" group n the midwest somewhere. They are arguing about what the Tea Party encompasses- economics and constitution only or social/moral issues? Interesting listening (Bob - careful, your ears might bleed).

Looks like the Tea party also backed a quality candidate in NY- Carl Paladino. Wow.

Carl Paladino's Emails: Tea Party-Backed Gov Candidate's Emails Feature Racism, Bestiality, Porn (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Who can forget this classy email that originated with this tool - it became pretty popular- who would vote for a guy who is this tacky?
- Ahead of Obama's swearing-in ceremony, Paladino sent around a video entitled "Obama Inauguration Rehearsal." The video shows an African tribesman dancing, and is apparently popular among white supremacists.


Another example that shows how many Tea Party members have a visceral hatred of President Obama. That undertone is there - no denying it.

That is despicable and disrespectful! And, I point out that there is an equal visceral hatred from the left directed to members of the right as well as toward the Tea Party.

Y'all, this goes both ways.....or, is it now three ways?

And there is some interesting listening on Diane Rehm's show this morning on NPR- this week is about the Tea Party movement. Today she is talking to the head of the Waco Tea Party and some guy who heads a "Family" group n the midwest somewhere. They are arguing about what the Tea Party encompasses- economics and constitution only or social/moral issues? Interesting listening (Bob - careful, your ears might bleed).

I heard that this morning. It's quite clear that the T-Party is fragmented. Sometimes they try to come off as Libertarian but it's quite clear that they are infused with ultra strong social conservatism.

I love the fact that the left is always screaming about "talking about the issues" and "Willie Horton" and the "vast right wing conspiracy" when someone is attacking them but then trot out their old masturbation videos and dirty e-mails when they wish to smear a candidate. Everybody has things in their past that they wish they had not done or said. That plays both left and right. Why not forget the past and look at where they stand on the issues. If you are truly for trillion dollar deficits, higher taxes and government intruding more and more into our lives then that is OK. Just say so and be honest about it. But argue your point instead of the snide, snarky remarks about conservative candidates.

I love the fact that the left is always screaming about "talking about the issues" and "Willie Horton" and the "vast right wing conspiracy" when someone is attacking them but then trot out their old masturbation videos and dirty e-mails when they wish to smear a candidate. Everybody has things in their past that they wish they had not done or said. That plays both left and right. Why not forget the past and look at where they stand on the issues. If you are truly for trillion dollar deficits, higher taxes and government intruding more and more into our lives then that is OK. Just say so and be honest about it. But argue your point instead of the snide, snarky remarks about conservative candidates.

Idlewind, contrary to what some may believe, I would love to see a good Republican candidate with some good ideas compete for these seats. I want a more balanced house. However, none of the above will appeal to moderates or Independents in the least bit. They appear to be spewing off what teaparty members want to hear without any substantial solutions to how they will accomplish it. It's all the same rhetoric. Snarky, no, disappointed, yes. The last person I want running my State is a racist. Look at those emails and tell me some are not offensive to your sensibilities. Even Republican party members feel the TParty has given the races away.

Let me digest this down to its most simple form. She didn't win because she's more conservative than Castle or because people think she can win in the fall. She won because people are tired of the same old bull crap in DC and are revolting against established politicians. She won because she's different and not a new shade of what's already there...

My two cents...

Could it be said that some Republicans are voting with their hearts and not their heads? I would think so.

I love the fact that the left is always screaming about "talking about the issues" and "Willie Horton" and the "vast right wing conspiracy" when someone is attacking them but then trot out their old masturbation videos and dirty e-mails when they wish to smear a candidate. Everybody has things in their past that they wish they had not done or said. That plays both left and right. Why not forget the past and look at where they stand on the issues. If you are truly for trillion dollar deficits, higher taxes and government intruding more and more into our lives then that is OK. Just say so and be honest about it. But argue your point instead of the snide, snarky remarks about conservative candidates.

then point out the sterling background of this candidate that compels you to throw her the keys to the car. what are her list of academic, professional, community and personal achievements that deem her worthy of office. what is snide about exposing a reprobate?

Not just Republicans - I think it is not so much that people are voting FOR tea party candidates as they are voting AGAINST any incumbent politicians.

Papa Scooterbug told me he actually cares about just one of the local races - every other race he is just voting for the new candidate - even though he knows they may not be the best choice - because he is so frustrated and po'ed.

And it takes a LOT to make him mad or frustrated.

Not just Republicans - I think it is not so much that people are voting FOR tea party candidates as they are voting AGAINST any incumbent politicians.

Papa Scooterbug told me he actually cares about just one of the local races - every other race he is just voting for the new candidate - even though he knows they may not be the best choice - because he is so frustrated and po'ed.

And it takes a LOT to make him mad or frustrated.

Papa is expressing the pulse of the country. They may be bad but hopefully they are better than what we have.

then point out the sterling background of this candidate that compels you to throw her the keys to the car. what are her list of academic, professional, community and personal achievements that deem her worthy of office. what is snide about exposing a reprobate?

She might not be able to add 2+2 for all I know. But I do know the other guys have been in power for years and have done nothing but screw things up. Castle was a 9-term congressman. What has he accomplished so great that we should send him back? The definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.
She may not understand masturbation, I don't care, but I do care that she understands you do not spend 1 trillion more than you take in.;-)

She might not be able to add 2+2 for all I know. But I do know the other guys have been in power for years and have done nothing but screw things up. Castle was a 9-term congressman. What has he accomplished so great that we should send him back? The definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.
She may not understand masturbation, I don't care, but I do care that she understands you do not spend 1 trillion more than you take in.;-)

No, she doesn't. Her personal finances are a mess, and she initiated a frivolous lawsuit for money. I may agree that I am less concerned with a candidate's views on moral issues IF they don't make that the centerpiece of their campaign, but this particular candidate is morals-centric and financially ignorant.

Simply saying "Stop spending!" is a simplistic answer to a complicated problem, and I want candidates who have shown that they have the attention span to work these things out, not just throw a monkey wrench in the works.

No, she doesn't. Her personal finances are a mess, and she initiated a frivolous lawsuit for money. I may agree that I am less concerned with a candidate's views on moral issues IF they don't make that the centerpiece of their campaign, but this particular candidate is morals-centric and financially ignorant.

Simply saying "Stop spending!" is a simplistic answer to a complicated problem, and I want candidates who have shown that they have the attention span to work these things out, not just throw a monkey wrench in the works.

The only thing louder than all the people clamoring for financial reform, reduced spending, less government, and a smaller deficit is the deafening silence when you ask "HOW?" or "what will you sacrifice to make that happen."

Don't have a lot of confidence that people who can't manage their own finances can manage larger sums well. :roll:

Let me digest this down to its most simple form. She didn't win because she's more conservative than Castle or because people think she can win in the fall. She won because people are tired of the same old bull crap in DC and are revolting against established politicians. She won because she's different and not a new shade of what's already there...

My two cents...

Exactly!

Dear Fellow Conservative:

I wanted to send you a link to one of many television interviews I did yesterday about the Delaware race and the ongoing battle that's taking place within the Republican Party. Click here to watch the video.

Following Christine O'Donnell's historic win on Tuesday, the Washington establishment launched an all out assault against me for supporting this principled candidate. They say she can't win and that by supporting her, I've helped lose the seat for Republicans.

Well, I've been in the majority with Republicans who didn't have principles, and we embarrassed ourselves and lost credibility in front of the country. Frankly, I'm at a point where I'd rather lose fighting for the right cause than win fighting for the wrong cause.

Jim DeMint
Senator South Carolina

I'm all for a viable 3rd or 4th party - just a little concerned that the whole "Tea Party" was invented and is fueled by a master lobbyist puppeteer.

Do some googling on the Koch brothers.

Politics, even the part that proclaims itself to be about the little guy, is really all about the big money. Despite the hoohah, the Tea Party, it would appear, is no different than the Democrats and Republicans - funded by the big bucks and casting their interests in a way that makes them sound attractive to voters.

TARP, the Tea Party, and Me | Mother Jones

Even though it was proposed by a Republican president, supported by a Republican treasury secretary and a Republican Fed chairman, and backed by the Republican leadership, two-thirds of House Republicans voted against it.

After the House voted down TARP the Dow Jones plunged 400 points in ten minutes.

This is an interesting retrospective on TARP and how it is being interpreted...

Do some googling on the Koch brothers.

Politics, even the part that proclaims itself to be about the little guy, is really all about the big money. Despite the hoohah, the Tea Party, it would appear, is no different than the Democrats and Republicans - funded by the big bucks and casting their interests in a way that makes them sound attractive to voters.

Another Sowaller posted a great article on them. Reading about their interests and the Tea Party's stated agenda is pretty shocking.

Basically they are oil billionaires whose personal and business interests would be VERY well served by less regulation, no cap and trade, not having to provide health care, less concern about preserving the environment, less government involvement etc.

Tea Party equals yesterday's Perotbots. Perot calling blacks "you people", and Glennbeck ranting at the center of MLK's legacy. Perhaps we need a generation or two to die off before attitudes change.

Dear Fellow Conservative:

I wanted to send you a link to one of many television interviews I did yesterday about the Delaware race and the ongoing battle that's taking place within the Republican Party. Click here to watch the video.

Following Christine O'Donnell's historic win on Tuesday, the Washington establishment launched an all out assault against me for supporting this principled candidate. They say she can't win and that by supporting her, I've helped lose the seat for Republicans.

Well, I've been in the majority with Republicans who didn't have principles, and we embarrassed ourselves and lost credibility in front of the country. Frankly, I'm at a point where I'd rather lose fighting for the right cause than win fighting for the wrong cause.

Jim DeMint
Senator South Carolina

would sue hooters if given the chance

Tea Party equals yesterday's Perotbots. Perot calling blacks "you people", and Glennbeck ranting at the center of MLK's legacy. Perhaps we need a generation or two to die off before attitudes change.

I hate to include myself and my own generation, but you are correct here Bob ."All in good time, all in good time."

Hrm, I'm not so sure about O'Donnell, apparently she dabbled in witchcraft... The horror!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iWRw3oZdg4"]YouTube - Christine O'Donnell Practiced Witchcraft (BEST QUALITY)[/ame]