Newest source of left’s pretend fear/outrage: Tea parties
posted at 5:03 pm on April 10, 2009 by Allahpundit
Link via Ace, who seems willing to believe the fear is genuine. Maybe that’s true for the dimmer bulbs among them but for most I’m sure this is standard calculated faux-horror designed to frame the event as suspect, illegitimate, and otherwise unsuitable for mainstream political consumption. Kind of like how Olbermann is forever referring to the “far right” or the “fringe right.” For people who claim to object so profoundly to the politics of fear, they sure are good at it.
Anyway, Legal Insurrection previews the tedious, inevitable nutroots reaction to next week’s rallies:
The Huffington Post is organizing “citizen journalists” to attend the protests, allegedly to “report.” Which means that they will try to find someone in a crowd who says something stupid, will post it on the internet, and build an argument around it trying to demonize the movement. And left-wing bloggers will react in unison like dogs responding to a whistle, about the “dangerous” and “violent” and “racist” tea parties. This tactic is as old as time; or at least as old as the internet.
Follow the link to Ace up top for the latest on the scourge of insidious “anti-Obama activities” that are destroying our country from within. Meanwhile, here’s a video — swiped from a different post of Ace’s — by Andrew Klavan, the guy responsible for the Limbaugh challenge. I don’t know what made me think of adding it to a post about fake liberal outrage.
Update: The boss was all over this days ago:
It’s already happened once before — at the Denver anti-porkulus rally last month, when the Media Matters/Daily Kos crowd shifted media attention away from the policy message by manufacturing fake outrage about some stunt-puller who showed up with a sign comparing Obama to Hitler that I didn’t see and asked for a picture. The local newspaper, the Rocky Mountain News, took the bait…
As Beckel signaled, leftists are going to use fear-mongering to paint mainstream taxpayers who believe in the Second Amendment, the Constitution, limited government, low taxes, and fiscal responsibility as fringe wackos. They have already exploited the Binghamton and Pittsburgh shooting sprees for political gain. They have no shame. Be prepared. Confront them with their own rank hypocrisy and unhingedness. Don’t get distracted. And don’t let your local media get away with lazily recycling their smears.
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Entelechy on April 10, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Amen. The analogy I draw is the idea of America as a huge wagon being pulled across the prarie. Once upon a time, everyone pulled together. Over time, however, some were allowed to ride in the wagon. No problem, the ones that remained pulling, just pulled harder.
Now, there are more people riding than there are pulling. Well, I am pulling to the tune of 35% of my income, in FICA alone. Forget all the other taxes that I am a victim of. As CCR said; “When you ask, how much should I give, they only answer”; MORE, MORE, MORE.
I am damned tired of pulling and pulling, while the people who ride in the wagon, castigate and demean me. Damn tired.
John D on April 10, 2009 at 6:08 PM
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Dearest HS, reality check – AP loves these gnats. They produce HA traffic, like no other.
Entelechy on April 10, 2009 at 6:09 PM
If this is what ‘class’ is, please give me my nascar and my r’neck any day!
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:09 PM
I have spent hundreds of hours over the last month or so organizing and coordinating the Boston Tax Day Tea Party happening at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday (4/15). I can tell you three facts you will never hear from the media:
This is not a GOP event. I can assure you, no matter how difficult and distasteful it has been at times, I have managed to work alongside Libertarians (and even Democrats) to pull this thing off.
This is not a corporate event. If you need proof, I’ll send you my bank statement.
This is an event that provides a platform for people who have had enough of an inept and incompetent and unresponsive government and are ready for, dare I say it, change. (Some of them thought they had voted for it and they are furious they did not get it – I’d stay out of their way if I was ACORN.)
It is entirely possible that the thousands of people that will gather in Boston next Wednesday to express their particular outrage will be confronted by an ugly, ignorant mob of counter protesters. But I highly doubt it. I think the site of hundreds of families picnicking on the Boston Common, (or trudging through puddles), commiserating over the appalling state of our government and its leadership and planning, basically, a coup for 2010, would encourage them to keep their mouths shut. And if not, the city and Park Rangers have assured me that they will handle it. It’s amazing what a smile and pleasant tone will get you – even at Boston’s City Hall.
If you’re in the Boston area and want to attend, join us at the State House/Boston Common on Beacon Street from 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
gopmom on April 10, 2009 at 6:09 PM
capitulus, where do you live? and what could possibly be wrong with having a redneck? a red neck signifies working outside all day long, usually at hard labor. would you rather rednecks come inside & get some govt handout to avoid working?
kelley in virginia on April 10, 2009 at 6:10 PM
I know, but the stench from the trash is starting to cause headaches on HA. Besides, Allah has plenty of trolls.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Hmmm, to make myself clear when I say “blah blah blah” I am referring to the left.
EnochCain on April 10, 2009 at 6:11 PM
I hate the ban-hammer, but I really wish they would capitulus. She is just a say anything at the moment hypocrite that derides folks making fat puns one day and then makes them herself the next.
I really think she’s Deb Frisch.
AKA Lil Debbie Snack Cakes.
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:11 PM
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Unless, of course, the Constitution means nothing to the Left…
coldwarrior on April 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Pay close attention to the word “peaceably“.
I do not doubt that those attending the Tea Parties will do so peaceably. However a word of warning. Beware of “agents provocateurs”.
There are those who would love to see one or more of these Tea Parties turn into riots that require calling in the National Guard to control the “violent right-wing radicals”.
It may still be early, but if this movement continues to build, the One will be looking for an excuse shut down conservatives to save us from ourselves.
Ordinary American on April 10, 2009 at 6:12 PM
No worries. It will not end the way they wish…
Entelechy on April 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Thank you very much for all your hard work.
msmveritas on April 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Shut up and pull…
signed..
Barry Soetoro
Romeo13 on April 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:11 PM
She’s a compassionate liberal.
Entelechy on April 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Treach!
The media is not ignoring you….they are laughing at you.
The
tea-partiesteabagging is getting tons of coverage!Advice for the GOP: if you don’t want to be viewed as clowns, quit wearing clown shoes.
strangelet on April 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Actually, I am referring to the right also…we can hold all the tea parties we want but nothing will change because I am convinced the the majority of Americans are idiots.
EnochCain on April 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM
The other slogan I was thinking of; Molon Labe!
John D on April 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM
to gopmom: thanks for the hustle in boston. not all dems are bad, just the ones that vote.
kelley in virginia on April 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM
I love clowns. They told me to tell you that they are indignant, and crying.
Entelechy on April 10, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Shut up and pull…
signed..
Barry Soetoro
Romeo13 on April 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Not far from the truth I fear, but you got me laughing…
John D on April 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM
If she stayed on topic, like the Wall, it wouldn’t be an issue. Let’s see what happens. Either way, no skin off my back.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM
would you liberals like one lump or two.
wade underhile on April 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM
The meak will never inherit the earth. They will, however, be enslaved, exploited and live in serfdom, including their illuminati. A few of theirs will be the serfmasters, while laughing their arses off at the plankton banks.
Entelechy on April 10, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Interesting… even here…
But, they don’t seem to understand that this had nothing to do with the GOP… in fact, if it was GOP sponsored, I would not be going.
Romeo13 on April 10, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Short sighted of AP, though, when he fails to realize how many posters have LEFT because of these gnats.
fossten on April 10, 2009 at 6:17 PM
If they are, they deserve all this.
Entelechy on April 10, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Mainly because I am to lazy to read all the comments what gnats would we be talking about?
EnochCain on April 10, 2009 at 6:18 PM
strangelet: maybe someone is laughing, but i bet the Sen & Cong. offices noticed how many tea bags they’ve rec’d. and they are receiving more this & next week. they are not laughing. they are getting angry letters, calls & emails.
kelley in virginia on April 10, 2009 at 6:18 PM
LOL… my two favorite takeoffs of that saying…
The meek shall inherit the Earth… because once we get space travel, the rest of us are going to leave….
or…
The meek shall inherit the earth… it will bequethed them in the Will of the Last Soldier…
Romeo13 on April 10, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Yep. Exactly the same way businesses use illegals with a wink and a nod. Shhhhhhh! Don’t tell anyone. Oooops.
SouthernGent on April 10, 2009 at 6:20 PM
What is it now, Kevin Smith fan?
Jim Treacher on April 10, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Oh, we are talking about the short bus people also known as liberals?
EnochCain on April 10, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Newest source of left’s pretend fear/outrage: endless laughter and hilarious mockery: Tea parties
Fixed that for you, Allah.
;)
strangelet on April 10, 2009 at 5:48 PM
AUINSC on April 10, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Isn’t he the guy from Mall Rats?
EnochCain on April 10, 2009 at 6:23 PM
I SAID you are getting tons of coverage for the teaparties……but its all laughter and mockery. You Juggalos are hilarious.
I had to google Kevin Smith. Why would i be a fan of his?
strangelet on April 10, 2009 at 6:24 PM
We know who you are a fan of… The great hero of female IQ superiority … oh wait… that can’t be right…
Upstater85 on April 10, 2009 at 6:26 PM
One late thing I’ve noticed is the use of “Necks”. We’re not Rednecks anymore. She calls us “necks”. That is so Deb Frisch.
What do I win if it turns out to be her? I think Ed or Allah should let me pick a thread topic and it would be of course, DEB FRISCH. aka capitulus.
PS
I guess she thought I’d feel bad if she pointed out that misconception that warrants aren’t officers. She tries so hard to “know”. I honestly believe if it weren’t for Google, she’d really have no other reference of the world than what her and her grill partner Sean at Burger King talk about.
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:26 PM
of course “warrants” are officers. aren’t they known as “warrant officers”?
kelley in virginia on April 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Why are you asking me? I think he sucks. You’re the one who keeps quoting him.
Jim Treacher on April 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM
So Rachel Maddow and Daily Kos == ‘The media’
Actually, you may be closer to the truth there than you know.
AUINSC on April 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Shutupery!
I Like it!
Tea parties are great and if enough people turn out it’ll have some effect but so far nothing has deterred the fat cat liberal establishment from methodically dismantling our liberty and instituting their most craven, Orwellian, authoritarian regime desires.
Speakup on April 10, 2009 at 6:29 PM
I’m a contributer to a local tea party event that has grown tremendously in a very short period of time. This is a non-partisan Pro-American Values movement.
Our plan to deal with the ACORN’s and other sundry fruits and nuts that will attempt to crash:
Following an example by a Baptist Church that faced a protest by pro-gay activists, they were prepared and ordered extra donuts and coffee awaiting their arrival. Many of them turned and walked away in shame.
We are purchasing large amounts of bottled water and protein rich snacks for them to enjoy along with the rest of us. It can get pretty hot down here so we figured we’d be proactive. We are more than prepared to deal with the lunatic fringe. Personally, I hope to run into a Code Pink gal but I hope it won’t show its breasts.
Wish us luck!
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
You forgot Stewart…
Upstater85 on April 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Oh, those were the links I was supposed to click? Yeah, big-time media.
Jim Treacher on April 10, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Wish us luck!
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Very best of luck to you!
John D on April 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM
When ACORN comes pass out Job Applications. They’ll run like the wind.
marklmail on April 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM
You notice she slinked off. I hope Allah takes this seriously.
As far as the Warrant Officer thing, I worked at USAA for four years and guess what, they insure officers, including warrant officers.
I have to keep chanting the mantra with these ‘gnats’. You can’t fix stupid.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM
No, Rachel Maddow=Ron Reagan, Jr. in drag.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Wish us luck!
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Very best of luck to you!
John D on April 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM
GOOD LUCK! Careful for inful-traitors!
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Haha…
We should start taking some tax forms to the White House… Maybe we could get rid of all of Obama’s cabinet.
Upstater85 on April 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Wow. I like that idea very much! If anyone has a template for a job application or template that would normally be completed by a lifelong student, community organizer/agitator/protester, or other professionally unemployed liberal, please point me to it. We will want to have them filled out at our rally.
Thanks again!
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Ha! How true.
But they won’t run until they pick up some of Key West Readers snacks. Remember, liberals like the free stuff. They breathe therefore they are entitled.
sherry on April 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM
“Thomas Paine” said to honk your horns at noon on April 15 in a show of solidarity. We have 3 tea parties going on in my state-me and the bunch will be at one of them. Any ideas for signs?
canditaylor68 on April 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM
I bet they are laughing their asses off along with the other 78% of the country that aren’t locking down the Juggalo-vote.
strangelet on April 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM
What are you talking about? Maddow + Michell O. are like adorable and fashion iconic figures… Unlike that drab Laura Bush and all of the blondes on Fox News… /sarc
Upstater85 on April 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM
USAA Rocks.
And she does slink off pretty easily these days. I think she fears she won’t be able to control her comments because I can get her going so easily. I hit F3 on my keyboard it sends her into the monkey-dance mode.
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Don’t forget David Shuster. Markos retweets Shuster’s stuff, and vice versa. Shuster is scum.
msmveritas on April 10, 2009 at 6:37 PM
USAA born, bred, raised and trained. The best organization I ever worked for. Because of their training, I’m now the proud owner of a very successful independent adjustment firm servicing our proud service members as well as the private industries throughout the States. Salute USAA!
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Treach, where did i quote Kevin Smith?
I’ve never heard of him.
strangelet on April 10, 2009 at 6:39 PM
I CAN’T WAIT TILL THE 15th!!!
I’ve never in my life attend a protest, I feel like such a liberal, I get to take off a day in the middle of the week, paid, and bitch and moan, just like a liberal!
All kidding aside, we need to make our voices heard, I’m sick of the leftist monopoly on protest. Why do they fear this? Easy answer, they mass on one location, and act like idiots, we will mass all across the nation and conduct ourselves like citizens.
We are not asking for special treatment on a given issue, we are demanding the respect of our government and for them to leave our wallets alone, and to actually obey the founding documents. They are not an outline, they are the law, they are not for us to obey, they are for the government to obey.
This is step one. Perhaps the next step would be to start up some community organizing, I hear the government will pour billions in to that. Maybe we should read Alinski’s Rules For Radicals, then apply the principles toward our goals. Beat them with their own stick.
In Annapolis, where I’ll be, I doubt that any racist, anti-Semitic, bigot crap will be tolerated buy those at the protest, but if you must…
This will be a day for the average American, believe it or not, we do have a voice.
M-14 2go on April 10, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Not at all, I love gnats like get-a-clue et al, I live to squish their insipid idiocy, something I easily do using just one hemisphere of my brain…the RIGHT one of course!
Liberty or Death on April 10, 2009 at 6:39 PM
I could tell a ton of stories that would be nothing but praise for that company. In 23 odd years of using them for almost every insurance/banking and financial planning need, not, one, complaint.
Not one.
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:40 PM
He’s totally Maddow’s B*tch though… It’s cool to be Teh Dyke.
Upstater85 on April 10, 2009 at 6:41 PM
I’m going with a friend and we are bringing our own video cameras. We’re going to document this ourselves and then post to YouTube and Facebook. I highly recommend others that attend do the same. If the MSMs want to miss out on reporting, they can. It will only end up with egg on their face.
jusgottabeme on April 10, 2009 at 6:41 PM
That’s odd, considering your love of all things 1997.
Jim Treacher on April 10, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Treach, where did i quote Kevin Smith?
I’ve never heard of him.
strangelet on April 10, 2009 at 6:39 PM
You equated Tea Party Protests to “tea baggin”, yep, you’re a comic genius like that. Too stupid for this thread.
John D on April 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM
I worked there while Gen. Herres was in charge. It was not the same after Gen. McDermott retired. I met Gen. McDermott once, I worked at an oil and gas company and he was an investor. I was in charge of keeping investors updated on the production. He lit up the room and he was so very kind.
USAA is recovering from the last two CEOs and I have everything with them because they are the best.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Getaclue is fine. It keeps to the subject. Cap, not so much.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Getaclue is fine. It keeps to the subject. Cap, not so much.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Holy smokes….what happened. SORRY!
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:46 PM
I was a Joe House baby from the 80′s. A wonderful man, full of life and energy. I’ll forever be grateful for all that I learned. USAA is a company that invests in the individual, rewards them for good performance, discards non-performers and assures financial success for those who invest in themselves.
What a concept. God Bless USAA.
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 6:46 PM
I think Allah is getting his revenge on me for complaning. Sorry again. Geez.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Hands the Hornet the Award for the Longest Post Evah!
:o)
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 6:48 PM
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:47 PM
No worries.
John D on April 10, 2009 at 6:48 PM
lol, Hornet you’re very “thorough”.
Did you need to repost all of our comments though?
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:48 PM
strangelet:
Telling people to shut up is how you laugh at them?
For 8 years I watched idiot loon code pinkers make fools of themselves and folks like you thought it was cool. I saw naked old hippies marching in San Francisco, and by God guys like you said they were speaking truth to power. I saw a motley assortment of terrorist wannabes, communists, anarchists dress up like it was Halloween and make spectacles of themselves for years…and was reminded that they were speaking truth to power.
However, when Americans, most of them middle class taxpaying Americans get together to protest overspending…what do we get from the left? Hysterics, hypocricy, and orders to shut up.
What a bunch of p*ssies you people are.
Terrye on April 10, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Just helping out Allah and his ‘page’ count. What a weiner.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Evah!
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Can anyone come up with a job application for a Professional Protester? I’d sure love to use it at our rally on 4/15.
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Alright.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Well said T!
hawkdriver on April 10, 2009 at 6:50 PM
John D on April 10, 2009 at 5:59 PM
kelley in virginia on April 10, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Give ‘em Hell John!…..Ditto Kelly
God Blessed Texas!
try again later on April 10, 2009 at 6:51 PM
And btw, I don’t think that Obama and his friends should get too comfortable with the polls. They have him anywhere from 56% to 66%, but that is almost exactly where Bush was at the same time in his presidency. And Bush did not try to stop anyone from speaking their mind. He did not try to shut down debate or freedom of expression. That sort of thing could create a backlash that would add the backlash growing over the spending.
Terrye on April 10, 2009 at 6:52 PM
hawkdriver:
Anytime.
Terrye on April 10, 2009 at 6:53 PM
strangelet:
I keep offering up this simple experiment for people like you. It is so simple that a caveman can do it. I want you to commit to putting a Bush/Cheney or McCain/Palin bumper sticker on your car and then drive around for one week.
That is all you have to do. After all, you progressives are soooo tolerant, what could possibly go wrong. I will advise that you have your insurance premiums paid up and some sort of weapon on your person at all times.
So, just take that test and get back to me. You won’t, of course, because you know damn well what will happen. And because you already know, that makes your comments here, totally pointless you d bag!
John D on April 10, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Thanks for your hard work. There is no more important issue facing America at this time than getting our collective house in order in a responsible manner.
moxie_neanderthal on April 10, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Perhaps if your teabagging doesn’t get capitol hill’s attention you could try playing a rusty trombone.
Constantine on April 10, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Uh..nevermind.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 7:02 PM
I think he is trying to say he likes playing the skin flute.
EnochCain on April 10, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Yeah, that’s probably a one timer…
Upstater85 on April 10, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Treach, the teaparties might have made news if you had had them while Bush and company were spending like drunken sailers and buggering the prime down to 0.5% so ‘Mericans could use their homes as ATMs and “go shopping”.
That would have been man bites dog.
You guyz pissing and moaning about Obama is dog bites man.
Its not news. Its boring.
strangelet on April 10, 2009 at 7:06 PM
And who’s flute would that be… Hmmm… Definitely not Queen Nan’s (I hope)…
Upstater85 on April 10, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Any ideas for signs?
canditaylor68 on April 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM
In Annapolis, I’ll be holding “MARYLAND WELCOMES YOU… WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET?
M-14 2go on April 10, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Thank you, captain obvious. Got that.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 7:11 PM
What is a rusty trombone?
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Obama hasn’t even been in office for one hundred days yet and he has managed to spend more money than all forty-three presidents COMBINED! Sorry, try again.
HornetSting on April 10, 2009 at 7:12 PM
It’s Obama’s version of the Lock Box…
Upstater85 on April 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM
You’ve read the Kos manual on how to talk to wingnuts, I see…get p4wn3d, change the subject, make up new crap.
AUINSC on April 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Perhaps if your teabagging doesn’t get capitol hill’s attention you could try playing a rusty trombone.
Constantine on April 10, 2009 at 7:01 PM
You’ll get Bawney Fwanks attention.
M-14 2go on April 10, 2009 at 7:14 PM
I am going Libertarian because frankly conservatives and liberals are asshats.
EnochCain on April 10, 2009 at 7:15 PM
What you don’t appear to understand, miss window licker, is this:
The Tea Party movement is a non-partisan movement. We are protesting the spending orgy by both parties. We object to spending bills being passed in the cover of night, with no transparency. We object to congress critters that are life long members of their respective parties that no longer represent WE THE PEOPLE.
Get it? Got it? Good.
Key West Reader on April 10, 2009 at 7:15 PM
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