I attended both the dowtown (KFAQ) and LaFortunate Park (KRMG) tea parties today. Excellent turn out and very entertaining. At the LaFortune party, Tulsa Troof was out in force (approx. 4 people), but corraled behind yellow tape and buffered by police.
I'm just wondering where the assholes behind this were when Bush was running up his trillions in debt? Or is it not actually about debt and more about partisan BS?
Let's discuss the things you pay taxes for that make you grateful.
%40 goes to the Military and the devil is grateful for our security.
He just wishes the military would become more efficient which means Jim Inhofe needs to be retired.
Guido, read up!
http://www.ips-dc.org/reports/#1207
Reversing the Great Tax Shift: Seven Steps to Finance Our Economic Recovery Fairly
By Inequality and the Common Good
Quote from: nathanm on April 15, 2009, 04:51:47 PM
I'm just wondering where the assholes behind this were when Bush was running up his trillions in debt? Or is it not actually about debt and more about partisan BS?
That's a very fair point. Bush's fiscal policy deserved to be attacked at least as much as Obama's. Well, fiscal policy or lack thereof.
However, as I understand it that CNBC rant really touched off the whole thing. A bit of a catalyst to get the ball rolling perhaps. That and a recession generally sparks outrage at government spending. So long as I "got mine" I don't care how much the government takes . . .
Here is what the illustrious Fox'er said about the Tulsa Teabag party he attended
"Here's another live mic moment with Fox reporter John Gibson, who couldn't wait to get out of his duties at Fox's Tulsa tea bag party. When a curious onlooker tells him to take off his jacket and stay awhile, Gibson tells him that he's trying to get "out of here fast — the second this is over, I'm on vacation."
Quote from: guido911 on April 15, 2009, 03:52:51 PM
... Tulsa Troof was out in force (approx. 4 people), but corraled behind yellow tape and buffered by police.
Why does that sentence sound vaguely dirty?
Quote from: nathanm on April 15, 2009, 04:51:47 PM
I'm just wondering where the assholes behind this were when Bush was running up his trillions in debt? Or is it not actually about debt and more about partisan BS?
Post of the week.
Quote from: nathanm on April 15, 2009, 04:51:47 PM
I'm just wondering where the assholes behind this were when Bush was running up his trillions in debt? Or is it not actually about debt and more about partisan BS?
Word.
This forum really hates conservatives. I was protesting taxes and spending the same when Bush was in office. It is just more popular and growing now because of the economic collapse.
Quote from: OpenYourEyesTulsa on April 16, 2009, 11:04:39 AM
This forum really hates conservatives. I was protesting taxes and spending the same when Bush was in office. It is just more popular and growing now because of the economic collapse.
This forum doesn't hate conservatives.
I don't hate conservatives. I hate hypocrites. If you're not one of 'em, good on you, but perhaps you should reconsider surrounding yourself with them. You're liable to get some paint on you from the broad brush I'm stroking. ;)
Quote from: OpenYourEyesTulsa on April 16, 2009, 11:04:39 AM
This forum really hates conservatives. I was protesting taxes and spending the same when Bush was in office. It is just more popular and growing now because of the economic collapse.
You don't get it. In this forum, bashing Bush: Good. Bashing Obama: Bad. It's the same folks, all the time. Do or say anything negative about Obama, out comes his love crew: RW, Nate, the dooshbag FOTD/aox (or whatever other name he goes by), and soocer punk. Don't take it personally.
As for where the assholes were during the Bush administration, well here's one:
(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:f3GQrHfMa8vy2M:http://www.cbsnews.com/images/2006/01/30/imageCAR10201291942.jpg)
Here are some others:
(http://biglizards.net/Graphics/ForegroundPix/CodePinkConfrontsCondoleezza.jpg)
(http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content/StaticFile/jpg/2008/Dec/Week3/15180571.jpg)
(http://photos.nj.com/photos/star-ledger/439c19dc442ef05c2f6b804e14471864.jpg)
(http://www.greatdreams.com/political/bush-protesters2.jpg)
Quote from: guido911 on April 16, 2009, 11:24:45 AM
As for where the assholes were during the Bush administration, well here's one:
I don't believe any of those are tea baggers, but thanks for playing.
Quote from: nathanm on April 16, 2009, 11:40:23 AM
I don't believe any of those are tea baggers, but thanks for playing.
Oh I get it know, it's matters what people are protesting and not who they are protesting. And that clever "tea bagging" knock gets funnier and funnier every time you and others say it. I am rolling on the floor right now laughing to the point I am in tears. I mean really, where do you get your material? I can be this funny too, like how you and other President Pantywaist spooners are "doosh bagging" (intentionally misspelled) when they criticize those that take to the streets and protest.
Quote from: nathanm on April 15, 2009, 04:51:47 PM
I'm just wondering where the assholes behind this were when Bush was running up his trillions in debt? Or is it not actually about debt and more about partisan BS?
I really enjoyed the old lady's sign that read "Tea Bags from an Old Bag Afraid for her Country...
Our freedoms are being attacked. Save our Constitution!I have a feeling this self proclaimed "Old bag" hasn't been paying much attention for the past 8 years. Only now our freedoms are under attack.
These "teabaggers" are just as bad as any globalization, WTO protesters.
Quote from: guido911 on April 15, 2009, 03:52:51 PM
I attended both the dowtown (KFAQ) and LaFortunate Park (KRMG) tea parties today. Excellent turn out and very entertaining. At the LaFortune party, Tulsa Troof was out in force (approx. 4 people), but corraled behind yellow tape and buffered by police.
So KRMG and KFAQ are somehow "grassroots"? When I hear all the bellyaching and angst over the "liberal" mainstream media... can we talk about the Conservative Activist Radio Media???
Buehler? Buehler?
Here's a grassroots activist for ya:
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01014/ashley-todd_1014533f.jpg)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3253063/John-McCain-supporter-who-had-B-scratched-into-her-face-to-undergo-polygraph-test.html
How about an honest politician?
I don't think either party has seen one of those in 200 years.
Once again, the Tulsa World is out of step and has not a clue what the Tea Parties were about:
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=61&articleid=20090417_61_A16_FirstD175833
"... seem to be rallying against taxes in general." WRONG!
""I'm going to go back to Washington and tell Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama to their face that you're fed up. That you're not going to take this anymore. That you're sick of it," Sullivan told the crowd. Sullivan pandered to the crowd of 3,200 and said that he favored a flat income tax and "that the tax structure needs to be fundamentally changed."
"Sullivan's fiery speech, meanwhile, was populist demagoguery in the finest tradition of Huey Long. "
WOW! Really fiery. Why? Because he's for the flat tax? Because he's believes the tax structure needs to be changed? Or because he's going to tell Pelosi and Obama people are fed up?
Get a clue, Tulsa World.
I think you are missing the point of the article. The actual article was about the fact that Sullivan actually said something. The whole tea party thing was just extra fluff.
Quote from: Wilbur on April 17, 2009, 07:45:26 AM
Once again, the Tulsa World is out of step and has not a clue what the Tea Parties were about:
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=61&articleid=20090417_61_A16_FirstD175833
"... seem to be rallying against taxes in general." WRONG!
Really? That's what I thought it was about. Maybe you should clarify.
Quote from: we vs us on April 17, 2009, 09:00:46 AM
Really? That's what I thought it was about. Maybe you should clarify.
It's not a rally against ALL taxes. Most everyone agrees taxes are necessary. It is a rally against too much tax and wasteful spending. Huge difference.
Quote from: we vs us on April 17, 2009, 09:00:46 AM
Really? That's what I thought it was about. Maybe you should clarify.
The "Tea Party" idea was started by a rant about taking money from responsible people and bailing out irresponsible ones. It was more about the spending but the net effect of the spending is that the money is going to have to come from somewhere eventually. That is how "taxes" got brought into it.
Quote from: USRufnex on April 16, 2009, 01:09:33 PM
So KRMG and KFAQ are somehow "grassroots"? When I hear all the bellyaching and angst over the "liberal" mainstream media... can we talk about the Conservative Activist Radio Media???
Buehler? Buehler?
Here's a grassroots activist for ya:
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01014/ashley-todd_1014533f.jpg)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3253063/John-McCain-supporter-who-had-B-scratched-into-her-face-to-undergo-polygraph-test.html
I'll see yours and raise it one:
(http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/q/Q/2/ashley-todd-objects.jpg)