Video: Coffee Party group therapy session
posted at 2:20 pm on March 15, 2010 by Ed Morrissey
Lee Doren does a hilarious deconstruction of the Coffee Party, mainly by letting the Klatschers talk for themselves. Sounding as though they are attending a 12-step program for grief resolution, the activists mouth banalities about agreement and democracy, but appearances can be deceptive. While posing as centrists looking for a little peace in the valley, Lee does a little research on the leaders of this nascent movement and discovers … Obama activists:
Their idea of democracy is also interesting. “Democracy isn’t supposed to be about two teams fighting … it is about [a] community of people advancing common good.” Besides the fact that we’re a representative republic (with democratic processes), the notion that democracy is all about agreement certainly has the virtue of novelty. After all, if everyone agreed on how to advance the common good, you wouldn’t need democracy. This sounds very similar to Barack Obama’s continued insistence that people need to stop talking about health-care reform and just accept his proposal.
Besides, why does the Coffee Party need to “restore democracy in America”? The candidate they backed won the last election, as did the party they backed for Congress. Do the Klatschers believe that Democrats have destroyed democracy in America? Maybe they have more in common with the Tea Party than people think!
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Just another failed astroturf campaign.
AUINSC on March 15, 2010 at 2:22 PM
This is kind of like watching MSNBC instead of Fox news.
tomas on March 15, 2010 at 2:23 PM
These CP meetings are great, exposing how bad things are going for their ideas now that they are in power.
exception on March 15, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Its called ‘making nice for the cameras.’ Someone needs to go in there with a hidden camera, and see just how their tune changes.
flyawaybird on March 15, 2010 at 2:24 PM
I love watching liberals talk about what democracy is “supposed to be about”…
Scrappy on March 15, 2010 at 2:25 PM
I agree. Once Obama starts working with Republicans instead of cutting them out of the process all will be much better.
Right Coffeeheads?
Skywise on March 15, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Astroturf in a coffee Grinder is still…..astroturf.
portlandon on March 15, 2010 at 2:26 PM
I think I would end friendships with anyone I knew who attended one of these gatherings. It would be for the best, really.
myrenovations on March 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM
They are all so smart and have first class temperaments.
Cindy Munford on March 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Nice takedown, and excellent point. To answer the rhetorical question, the Klatshers probably don’t think that the Democrats “have destroyed democracy in America” but based on the absurd shenanigans the Democrats are trying to pull — e.g. the Slaughter Rule — they’re about to.
jwolf on March 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Jeez, do these people ever read History? Every time Democracy has been tried it has failed, it has allowed the worse aspects of humanity to run rampant, such as the Athenian ‘Republic’.
Republicanism does not give license to the worse aspects of humanity unlike pure democracy and despotism.
Democracy is little more than two foxes and a hen arguing what to have for dinner.
Holger on March 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Air America redux….
PatriotRider on March 15, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Actually I thought it was about a group of people voting for their best interests and only making changes to their government when they can find common ground.
I guess “advancing common ground” means do what we want stupid teabaggers!
Bill C on March 15, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Faux Enlightenment = Common Elitism.
singlemalt_18 on March 15, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Said it before, I’ll say it again: Soma Party. Soporifics for all! The “party” is chock full of omega males, for whom reaching beta male status is their fervent wet dream.
ya2daup on March 15, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Soooooooo…….
Was the final exercise writing a letter to your genitals?
Seven Percent Solution on March 15, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Say, is that coffee house in an open-carry state? ‘Cuz I got a hankerin’ for a half-caf, skinny mochachino, iced, with extra cinnamon on top and a side of posers.
Doorgunner on March 15, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Collective conciousness? Good God!!!!
The last thing I want, is my conciousness melded in with immoral, doped up hippies of yesteryear, thinking singing I’d like to give the world a Coke, will bring peace on earth.
Blaaaaaah!!!
capejasmine on March 15, 2010 at 2:30 PM
The most pure and unrestrained democracy in the world is a lynch mob.
It is for that reason that the U.S. is NOT a democracy.
“Wherever the real power in a Government lies, there is the
danger of oppression. In our Governments the real power lies
in the majority of the community, and the invasion of private
rights is chiefly to be apprehended, not from acts of
Government contrary to the sense of its constituents,
but from acts in which the Government is the mere instrument
of the major number of the Constituents.”
James Madison
(1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President
Source: in a letter to Thomas Jefferson in 1788
http://liberty-tree.ca/qb/James.Madison.Quote.18DB
ebrown2 on March 15, 2010 at 2:30 PM
It’s a political groundswell. A groundswell of stupid.
Cicero43 on March 15, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Hey, how about we make the rest of these comments about finding a good pejorative for the coffee movement?
Twitchers
Grinders
Beanheads
Yeah, not too good.
Bill C on March 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Intense coverage of the Tea Party? Intense?
National Transportation Strategy?
Have they not heard of the Eisenhower Interstate System?
ted c on March 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Reposting: YouTube parody — Coffee Party Meets Kool-Aid Man http://www.youtube.com/user/Optoons#p/u/5/DBOJrlKyfIE
Mervis Winter on March 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Just without the news…
Doorgunner on March 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Liberals have no clue as to what democracy is. Can’t figure out a republic. Use the Constitution as toilet paper. Think the world exhists in shades of gray. How is that a winning receipe?
BetseyRoss on March 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Ugh…that was more depressing than attending a Morrissey concert; is the intent to make the participants suicidal?
I will admit I like the geek at the beginning who said is goal was to improve empathy, collective consciousness and progress. I admire people who are willing to stand in front of a group on strangers and recite a recently memorized line from “Dreams of My Father”.
Bishop on March 15, 2010 at 2:33 PM
……testosterone……
dropping…
….strength….
slipping…away….while…watching
…..these
wussies…..
blatantblue on March 15, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Bill C on March 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Tweakers?
myrenovations on March 15, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Another you-tube video that mysteriously stopps in the middle of a sentence.
I wonder why so many of the ‘stuck’ videoe are about left wingers exposing themselves?
Freddy on March 15, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Holy crap, we’re being lead into a CULT!!! :0
capejasmine on March 15, 2010 at 2:34 PM
I’m growing increasingly concerned about fringe coffeebaggin’ extremists, I saw this kind of scary rhetoric in San Francisco in the 1970s.
mudskipper on March 15, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Pot Heads.
Bishop on March 15, 2010 at 2:34 PM
ASTROTURF!!! Hell, you listen to them talk and the first thought is….”Why don’t you just join the Democratic Party?”
GarandFan on March 15, 2010 at 2:34 PM
These people are absolute idiots . . . on the Democrats and their left wing enablers would tout this gaggle of fools.
rplat on March 15, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Drips?
myrenovations on March 15, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Why does this sound more like communism to me?
Maybe because after you scratch their surfce, all of these participants are communists at heart?
Sir Napsalot on March 15, 2010 at 2:36 PM
Nobody needs to have a Coffee Movement; unless, of course they drink too much.
Doorgunner on March 15, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Is Mark Hightower any relation to Jim Hightower the failed left wing talk radio host and union sypmathier?
fourdeucer on March 15, 2010 at 2:37 PM
“Democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property; and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their death.”
– James Madison
neurosculptor on March 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM
CNN is devoting more time to these people right now.
forest on March 15, 2010 at 2:39 PM
C’mon man. Let’s go to Home Depot and buy some power tools. Then it’s off to the steak house. Rare.
CurtZHP on March 15, 2010 at 2:40 PM
can we look for women too after?
blatantblue on March 15, 2010 at 2:40 PM
The best part of waking up, is smelling the b*llsh*t in your cup.
Pcoop on March 15, 2010 at 2:41 PM
No, the ordinary people in this video are just suffering from overextended caffeine buzz that will wear off in a couple of hours.
MSNBC, on the other hand, is a network version of a violent insane asylum run by foaming at the mouth straitjacket-bound ranting and raving lunatic inmates.
Herein lies the difference.
pilamaye on March 15, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Hey, I do a pretty good “Margaritaville” …
Ed Morrissey on March 15, 2010 at 2:43 PM
No . . . that’s communism.
rplat on March 15, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Their definition of democracy seems very similar to my definition of subservience.
MB4 on March 15, 2010 at 2:43 PM
The collective good sounds far more like Marxism or Socialism than anything American. What’s next from this crowd, calls for five year plans and encouraging children to rat out their parents if they have thoughts that the state wouldn’t agree with?
highhopes on March 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
“YOU LIE!”
blatantblue on March 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
For those possessing XX chromosomes: Bean Bags
ya2daup on March 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
LOL Thick as mud!
capejasmine on March 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
I wonder if Chris Matthews and the folks at MSNBC will harp on the dirth of blacks attending the Coffee Party? Or is it a Coffee Clutch?
iamsaved on March 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
That’s good.
Bill C on March 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Coffee enema! No better way to get a caffiene rush (so I have heard) Coffeebaggers.
Electrongod on March 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
beanbaggers
pedestrian on March 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
ROFL!!!
Collecting lighters as I type. LOL
capejasmine on March 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM
For those putatively possessing XY chromosomes: Beanie Weenies
ya2daup on March 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM
So thats what losers who can’t get into ACORN look like !
macncheez on March 15, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Annabel Parker was on NPR yesterday, and now I see she’s on CNN today. Gee, very quick of the MSM to pick up on this nascent “movement.”
I love the smell of freshly mown astroturf.
rbj on March 15, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Hehe, Steve Morrissey is right up the Latte’ Party’s alley though:
forest on March 15, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Coffee Beaners?
highhopes on March 15, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Bean baggers
blatantblue on March 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Special communist dictionary.
Diane on March 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM
It reminds me of… the same stuff I step in if I don’t pay attention while walking the dog.
ya2daup on March 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Love it. I’m using it. :)
Diane on March 15, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Guess you could call them – Kopi Luwak’s.
iamsaved on March 15, 2010 at 2:48 PM
GROUNDS for labotomies. :D
capejasmine on March 15, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Democratic Party Astroturf.
http://rogersparkbench.blogspot.com/2010/03/coffee-party-usa-national-kickoff-day.html
Jeff2161 on March 15, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Decaffeinated Bullsh*t.
portlandon on March 15, 2010 at 2:50 PM
yeah, that cup is foaming at the mouth and those scones would really hurt if they started chuckin’ them things.//
ted c on March 15, 2010 at 2:50 PM
I’m shocked none of them nodded off. I almost did, and I only had to watch 6 minutes of this!
Emily M. on March 15, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Hey, where was the barf alert? I nearly lost my lunch!
theenforser on March 15, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Exactly, and very well put!
capejasmine on March 15, 2010 at 2:51 PM
o/t: could we have the latest head/vote count? we want to keep up. and we might need a call to action, too.
kelley in virginia on March 15, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Clearly not family-friendly viewing.
CatsGodot on March 15, 2010 at 2:51 PM
CoffeeCats
Christien on March 15, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Party affiliation hasn’t been a great for America idea.
But then:
Fa, la la,..la la, la la.
Maybe Jefferson was trying to separate reasoning people from the nanu nanu brigades.
Speakup on March 15, 2010 at 2:53 PM
DREGS! The Dregs of Society are gathering!
AW1 Tim on March 15, 2010 at 2:54 PM
these people are such a joke
blatantblue on March 15, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Truth in advertising.
Jeff2161 on March 15, 2010 at 2:57 PM
CPUSA is already taken, guys.
Christien on March 15, 2010 at 2:58 PM
And clearly a Venti of hot steaming stupidity. With chocolate sprinkles.
highhopes on March 15, 2010 at 2:59 PM
“Democracy is little more than two foxes and a hen arguing what to have for dinner.”
Holger on March 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Liberty is that hen packing a rifle.
Wyatt Wingfoot on March 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Thinking alike means not thinking and not needing to think. Thinking alike is unconsciousness.
Tav on March 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Trey Parker already nailed it.
Laura in Maryland on March 15, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Does Tide work on coffee stains?
kahall on March 15, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Geez, these people are from another planet.
Hummer53 on March 15, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Bill C on March 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM
They have had a name for a very long time, that name is “Marxist”
Just call a spade a spade.
TheSitRep on March 15, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Juan Valdez has pulled his serape over his head in embarassment.
Cicero43 on March 15, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Democracy is all about everyone agreeing that “Coffeecats” is thread winnah!
Christien on March 15, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Crappychino cranks
macncheez on March 15, 2010 at 3:05 PM
collective consciousness eh
meaning
i want everyone to think like me
if they dont
a temper tantrum will ensue
blatantblue on March 15, 2010 at 3:06 PM
The Coffee Party… aka ACORN.
bloviator on March 15, 2010 at 3:06 PM
It was a cold, bright day in March, the coffee and the pronouncements were flowing and the clocks were striking thirteen.
Cheshire Cat on March 15, 2010 at 3:06 PM
The pathetic party.
daesleeper on March 15, 2010 at 3:09 PM
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that these folks can never achieve even a modicum of satisfaction. They’re in a perpetual state of outrage against something. They will have a cause even if they have to manufacture one. You will notice that they never got into specifics just general things they wanted “Reformed”. They’re big on showing anger and pushing an agenda and not so big on actually doing anything about it. They always want someone else to fix stuff to their satisfaction.
Oldnuke on March 15, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Coffee Sackers
Bean Sacks
libtard
tweakers
Kaffee Klatsch (1900′s from germany derogatory term) probably change that to Kaffee Klatschers
theguardianii on March 15, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Literally redefining meeting in a broom closet.
tarpon on March 15, 2010 at 3:10 PM
I’m struck by how similar the way these people talk to communists of yesteryears. Here’s an excerpt General Jaruzelski’s speech on the eve of the imposition of martial war in Poland:
year_of_the_dingo on March 15, 2010 at 3:11 PM
Therapy session, indeed. Coffee beaners need it.
Hening on March 15, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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