The Tea Party is actually getting scary

[SouthCarolinaSooner]

First, we have Gingrich in June saying that the Tea Party will become the militant arm of the GOP

Next, we have Sharron Angle saying that she thinks that if "the people are so unsatisfied by the tyranny of the current party, that our 2nd amendment rights are not out of the question"

Now, even MORE straightfoward Tea Party congressional candidate Stephen Broden was asked if violence would be an option in 2010 if the composition of the government remained unchanged by the elections. “The option is on the table,” Broden said. “I don’t think that we should remove anything from the table as it relates to our liberties and our freedoms."

Seriously, this is going too far. Vote the man out in 2012 like civilized democratic human beings. This is America, not Bolivia.

[soonerscuba]

First, we have Gingrich in June saying that the Tea Party will become the militant arm of the GOP

Next, we have Sharron Angle saying that she thinks that if "the people are so unsatisfied by the tyranny of the current party, that our 2nd amendment rights are not out of the question"

Now, even MORE straightfoward Tea Party congressional candidate Stephen Broden was asked if violence would be an option in 2010 if the composition of the government remained unchanged by the elections. “The option is on the table,” Broden said. “I don’t think that we should remove anything from the table as it relates to our liberties and our freedoms."

Seriously, this is going too far. Vote the man out in 2012 like civilized democratic human beings. This is America, not Bolivia.

I see no reason why they won't be co-opted and tamped by the establishment like every other movement of their kind has in this country.

[sooner n houston]

No it is not far enough!

[Serge Ibaka]

Yeah, democracy really sucks when it doesn't work in your favor, amirite?

I can't understand the rhetoric. Racism is the only explanation. Where was all of this "taking America back!" crap when Clinton was in office?

[StoopTroup]

I once was at a party when Missouri Senator Dick Gephardt walked in. It's funny how folks change when a guy like that that you completely disagree with is right in front of your face. I saw folks who had spewed stuff about how they hated him and why, stand there and shake the guys hand and wish him well.

These TeaPot rallys really remind me of that night sometimes. They all show up and are angry and ready for someone to lead them and what they believe in and when asked why they like a certain candidate...lots of them say stuff like because he'll put an end to this current administration! Watching folks get all star struck is amazing. These folks that are running that think they can fix our Country don't seem to have a clue...they are just taken aback by the number of people who show them interest.

You have to think that if the TeaPots don't join with the Pubs it will continue to make a mess out of things. I have said this more than once...this all reminds me of when Perot ran for office. After that Ralph Nader tried to put together a third party and found out how powerful the Dems and the Pubs were and was unable to get himself on the ballot in every state. People really need to ask some of these folks how the heck they are going to either take over the Republican Party and nominate their Candidate. If they don't and try to go it alone...I'm uncertain how things will turn out. Should TeaPots oust Dems in the next election will the Republican party absorb these folks? Do these folks want to be absorbed or do they want Power of the Republican Party? I guess we'll see soon.

[Veritas]

Yeah, democracy really sucks when it doesn't work in your favor, amirite?

I can't understand the rhetoric. Racism is the only explanation. Where was all of this "taking America back!" crap when Clinton was in office?

Well, let's see, there was right-wing smear campaigns like "The Clinton Chronicles." There were the impeachment proceedings based on a beej.

You're right, *you* can't understand the rhetoric. But just because you don't get it doesn't mean that it must be racially motivated.

[Okla-homey]

First, we have Gingrich in June saying that the Tea Party will become the militant arm of the GOP

Newt is a historian, thus he should know better. The Tea Party is nothing like the Waffen SS. The Waffen SS had sharper outfits, panzers and great marching bands.

[StoopTroup]

Newt missed his calling?

[mgsooner]

What the Broden dude said is borderline illegal.

[Serge Ibaka]

Well, let's see, there was right-wing smear campaigns like "The Clinton Chronicles." There were the impeachment proceedings based on a beej.

Good point. Fine, they aren't racist; they're just crazy.

[Leroy Lizard]

Yeah, democracy really sucks when it doesn't work in your favor, amirite?

I can't understand the rhetoric. Racism is the only explanation.

Oh, of course!

[SoonerNate]

First, we have Gingrich in June saying that the Tea Party will become the militant arm of the GOP

Next, we have Sharron Angle saying that she thinks that if "the people are so unsatisfied by the tyranny of the current party, that our 2nd amendment rights are not out of the question"

Now, even MORE straightfoward Tea Party congressional candidate Stephen Broden was asked if violence would be an option in 2010 if the composition of the government remained unchanged by the elections. “The option is on the table,” Broden said. “I don’t think that we should remove anything from the table as it relates to our liberties and our freedoms."

Seriously, this is going too far. Vote the man out in 2012 like civilized democratic human beings. This is America, not Bolivia.

Let me get this straight. An Appeals court in the United States more or less is allowing non citizens to vote and you are more concerned with the tea partiers?

[Leroy Lizard]

I attended a banquet where the Left gave this dude a standing ovation.

[Sooner_Havok]

Eh, I am to the point right now where I don't think an armed insurrection would be that bad. What is it going to cost us? Our high standing in the international community? Our perch as the world's "sole" superpower? Those things have been gone for a while. Let the idiots have an armed uprising. Let them kill a few (million) folks.

[Leroy Lizard]

Eh, I am to the point right now where I don't think an armed insurrection would be that bad. What is it going to cost us? Our high standing in the international community? Our perch as the world's "sole" superpower? Those things have been gone for a while. Let the idiots have an armed uprising. Let them kill a few (million) folks.

I am all for the argument that if you don't like the government, vote 'em out. But that argument disappears once the government starts allowing non-citizens the ability to vote.

[Sooner_Havok]

I am all for the argument that if you don't like the government, vote 'em out. But that argument disappears once the government starts allowing non-citizens the ability to vote.

It hasn't

[Frozen Sooner]

It hasn't

Words don't mean anything anymore, man. Just make **** up and keep repeating it.

[SoonerNate]

Frozen, are you ready for next Tuesday?

[Frozen Sooner]

Sure I am. Should Republicans win back control of the House (which they probably will) or Senate (less likely) then hey--the political process generally works and if people believe Republicans will do a better job, then give them the opportunity. I don't believe that, but in general I'm not going to pout and make up lies in order to convince myself that my side didn't really lose.

The point is to move the country forward. If Republicans can do it, good on 'em.

[JohnnyMack]

Our oligarchy really enjoys all the time wasted on **** like this that simply doesn't matter. Keep up the good work boys!