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1. #1
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:36 pm, Misscheryl said:

   I just threw up in my mouth.

2. #2
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:39 pm, shooter said:

   …..yughch…both ends, it’s coming out of both ends, misscheryl.

3. #3
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:40 pm, JonB said:

   They are doing what they do best. Making reality up to be whatever they want people to believe it to be.

4. #4
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:41 pm, jones said:

   That looked like something Comical ali tossed together.

   Lame.

5. #5
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:45 pm, beenthere said:

   The St. Louis Tea Party will hold a protest at the local SEIU headquarters on 8/8.

   This is good but a lawsuit in addition would be even better. That tactical arm is one thing the movement critically needs — attack lawyers to sue everyone in sight when something like the SEIU-initiated violence occurs.

6. #6
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:46 pm, NJRepublican said:

   It’s just unbelievable that they used video of SEIU being violent to say that the “teabaggers” were violent. Huh??

7. #7
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:47 pm, Regulus said:

   It’s not that the SEIU “can’t handle” the truth; they know what it is.

   It’s that they don’t want the American People to know what the truth is, which is why they’re trying so hard to make sure that nobody else gets the chance to “handle” it.

   It’s Winston Churchill’s “Bodyguard of Lies” analogy, except that instead of the truth that’s being protected, it’s the lies themselves.

   Donks and union thugs: totalitarian birds of a feather.

8. #8
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:53 pm, Les in NC said:

   I grew up in an area that was way less than a gated community. One thing I’ve learned is to beware of the quiet man. Some may think he is weak because he is not heard from. There is a point when he is pushed too far and no one expects his push back. Our elected officials are insulting the usually quiet people by calling their Constitutionally protected right to petition our government. Our President has let loose the unions (SEIU $ ACORN) to silence those petitioning. On the first day violence was the result. I believe the push back by the quiet citizens being assaulted for using their first ammendment rights will be unexpected as well.

9. #9
   On August 7th, 2009 at 5:54 pm, rfjjulie said:

   OT, just heard on local radio that BO is going to be here in Western Colo. on Aug. 15 for a “Town Hall.” Need a really good sign and camera. Should be interesting in that he is coming to a conservative county.

10. #10
    On August 7th, 2009 at 5:56 pm, Les in NC said:

    *Our elected officials are insulting the usually quiet people by calling their Constitutionally protected right to petition our government astroturf*

    Preview should be my friend.

11. #11
    On August 7th, 2009 at 5:58 pm, gunslingerpatriot said:

    Memphis Teabaggers-
    Just got this from Ben Ferguson WREC Memphis:

    Steve Cohen’s Townhall Meeting
    Bridges Center
    10-12pm
    477 N. 5th Street
    Memphis, TN

    GSP

12. #12
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:00 pm, fred5676 said:

    Reporter: “How many SEIU thugs does it take to crack one head?”

    Andy Stern: “FOUR! YOU GOTTA PROBLEM WID DAT?”

    PS: Watch what happens tomorrow in St. Louis!!!

13. #13
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:01 pm, jones said:

    Is SEIU defending the three thugs arrested. They didn’t mention that in their video.

    Someone in St. Louis needs to find out who posted their bail, who is paying legal fees etc.

14. #14
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:07 pm, corona said:

    So, we now more about the sexual practices of SEIU bosses than anyone wanted.

15. #15
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:07 pm, zorro said:

    Pray for our Country dear friends. Pray for our Tea Party Patriots as well as Lady Liberty’s enemies (SEIU and Obama thugs in general).

16. #16
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:08 pm, mom2jack said:

    OT, just heard on local radio that BO is going to be here in Western Colo. on Aug. 15 for a “Town Hall.” Need a really good sign and camera. Should be interesting in that he is coming to a conservative county.

    Guess they’ll have to find some Dems to bus in from elsewhere. ‘Cause you know he ain’t gonna pack the crowd with conservatives!

17. #17
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:09 pm, CommentGuy said:

    Their game of projection is really transparent and very thin.

    This could backfire among their moderate dems and independents and will only inspire those on the right more.

    Sounds like a possible lose lose game for them.

18. #18
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:12 pm, rfjjulie said:

    Mom2jack- When he was here last year stumping, about 5000 showed up. When Palin was here a month later there were 20,000+.

    Just hope there is no violence.

19. #19
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:13 pm, swede said:

    As a rule if you want to know what the libs are up to listen to what they accuse us of.

20. #20
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:23 pm, Laree said:

    Staged and it looks like with D Listers no A Listers I don’t see it getting a whole bunch of attention. Progressives will bore the hell out of you if you let them.

21. #21
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:24 pm, sonofdy said:

    The video actualy proves that the union astroturfs and that they are violent.

    EPIC FAILURE!!!

22. #22
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:25 pm, Laree said:

    If you want to come off as sympathetic don’t act like the SEIU Goons.

    http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/2009/08/07/why-obamacare-goons-do-not-help-obamacare/

23. #23
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:25 pm, rambler said:

    SEIU is welcomed to all the healthcare they can afford to pay for out of their own pockets. Free healthcare isn’t free or sustainable.

24. #24
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:27 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Pray for our Tea Party Patriots, our Country, and the TRUTH!

25. #25
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:44 pm, tarpon said:

    Is anybody else having trouble getting their head around the fact that this is the President of the US orchestrating this harassment of America citizens with his thugs?

    It would appear that the Obamatron supporters are too small brained to do anything but intimidate and beat people up.

26. #26
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:45 pm, 7thson said:

    rightwingmom said:
    Pray for our Tea Party Patriots, our Country, and the TRUTH!

    Here is my prayer to the president and congress:
    “Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted;
    State a proposal, but it will not stand,
    For God is with us.” Isaiah 8:10

27. #27
    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:53 pm, inspiredhome said:

    Where at in Western Colorado?

28. #28
    On August 7th, 2009 at 7:31 pm, MichaelO said:

    I love how the video ends with ‘You attacked him!’…which was shouted by the peaceful Tea Party protester at the violent SEIU member, who was hauled away in cuffs for the attack.

    Sad thing was, Kenneth was just a vendor trying to make a buck. Not even an active Tea Party activist. But he was attacked because he was the wrong color to dare to have such merchandise.

    Kenneth, I hope you’re OK and- whatever your political views are, you hold on to them and NEVER let anybody tell you what you should believe or not believe based on pigmentation.

29. #29
    On August 7th, 2009 at 7:40 pm, Boomer said:

    I’ve always disliked Unions especially when Mrs. Boomer had to join the teamsters for an on base job with a Government contractor when we were stationed at March AFB, CA. It has been a pleasure to watch them decline over the last couple of decades. If this keeps up they will be lucky if they survive the pushback coming from the average citizen and I’m not just talking about as a viable organization. The average American will not suffer these thugs very long their acts of violence are going to reap the whirlwind.

30. #30
    On August 7th, 2009 at 7:53 pm, DagneyT said:

    OMG! I cannot believe how ugly it is turning into in America.

    Ummm…maybe the good news is that we believe in the 2nd Amendment, and they don’t.

31. #31
    On August 7th, 2009 at 7:59 pm, cheapseat said:

    st louis has always had a foaming at the mouth union group, remember reagan firing the air traffic controllers – st louis. the teamsters here convinced anheuser busch to sell an iconic company to some euroconglomerate with the never ending demands or else thuggery of the union. so now st louis will soon be losing it’s a-b plant, and these thugs with their bought pols like carnahan are begging the dutch owners not to close the shop. pathetic bunch of trash and good riddance to carnahan, claire, and the chrysler uaw thugs as well as the a-b teamsters.

32. #32
    On August 7th, 2009 at 8:03 pm, Dimsdale said:

    Isn’t it amazing how they don’t show the little sideshow of the SEIU muscle beating up the little guy passing out the “don’t tread on me” stickers? Just the nice little harmless staged people.

    I was in SEIU (not by choice) for a couple of years, and I still can’t seem to wash it off.

    Mindless, mob mentality, robots, ready to be programmed by the likes of our affirmative action community organizer prez.

33. #33
    On August 7th, 2009 at 8:04 pm, Dimsdale said:

    Go everywhere armed with videocams.

34. #34
    On August 7th, 2009 at 8:18 pm, Elm Creek Smith said:

    On August 7th, 2009 at 8:04 pm, Dimsdale said:
    Go everywhere armed with videocams.

    FIFY

    ECS

35. #35
    On August 7th, 2009 at 8:20 pm, Elm Creek Smith said:

    All this is proof that ACORN/SEIU are merely extensions of the DemocRAT Party. President Obama should be apologizing to the American people for unleashing his goons on them.

    ECS

36. #36
    On August 7th, 2009 at 8:25 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    In a jobless recovery, this is where many will find their next job.

    In a stagnant economy soon to be ravaged by inflation triggered by a falling dollar chasing commodities in great demand in the global economy, we will be see where all of this illegal immigration is taking us.

    We are facing becoming a de facto third-world economy. And don’t be tempted to believe that you are immune. Yesterday, Deutsch Bank released a study that foresees 48% of US mortgages will be underwater by the end of 2011.

37. #37
    On August 7th, 2009 at 8:31 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    I know someone will call be on the Deutsch Bank forecast so here is the link.

    By the way, the biggest factor for job creation is capital expenditure (companies investing profits back into the company). That continues to decline. In a market bottom, CAPEX would be accelerating as companies prepare to thrive during the recovery.

    The only safe jobs apparently are government jobs, especially if you are a thug.

38. #38
    On August 7th, 2009 at 8:47 pm, radio relay said:

    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:53 pm, inspiredhome said:

    Where at in Western Colorado?

    Grand Junction …

39. #39
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:00 pm, cubbiegal said:

    I live in Jesse Jackson Jr.’s district and he’ll be having a town hall when the Cubs win the World Series.
    *grrr*

40. #40
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:11 pm, MarcoPolo said:

    This video has misinformation in it. I am sending it to flag@whitehouse.gov and hope that you’ll do the same.

41. #41
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:17 pm, inspiredhome said:

    Too bad. I live in Longmont and I’d rather not travel too far away (three small children)

42. #42
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:19 pm, MarcoPolo said:

    On August 7th, 2009 at 6:25 pm, Laree said:

    If you want to come off as sympathetic don’t act like the SEIU Goons.

    It’s just not our nature. If you want to read something encouraging might I suggest this post at The Volokh Conspiracy.

43. #43
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:21 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    There are so many more of us than there are of them. We just need to turn out and make sure to document the agitators and their thug tactics. I have a feeling that the MSM is not going to overlook these thugs this time. I expect ABC News to continue to expand on their depth of coverage on this story. They can’t possibly overlook the pure cynicism of the president calling on SEIU union thugs who, being exempted from Obamacare don’t have any skin in the game, to “counter protest” the local citizenry who have finally been pushed to far. Voters whose rights are being taken away are to be silenced by those who don’t have a stake in the issue? Is the MSM going to point that out in the Sunday news discussions?

44. #44
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:28 pm, JonB said:

    Phil: The MSM will do whatever the Obamanation tells them to do. It’s one reason why we should consider taking the Tea Parties to the front steps of the media businesses. It’s time to force them to tell the truth

45. #45
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:34 pm, ent said:

    What’s incredible about that video is that it documents an unmistakeable assault by one of their members. If you replay the video a few times and watch closely, you can see that at 1:03, the guy in the blue union shirt rushes into the picture, grabs Mr. Gladney (in the brown), and violently throws him to the ground. Even available in HQ! I left a comment to this effect on their website. Let’s see how long the comment (and/or the video) lasts.

46. #46
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:39 pm, obdurate said:

    We need to set these thugs up in a setting of old veterans, I think the SEIU would be in for a rude awakening

47. #47
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:43 pm, rightisright said:

    he’s lyin’ he opened his mouth and he is a dem.

48. #48
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:56 pm, 4 Borders Pundit said:

    rfjjulie said: OT, just heard on local radio that BO is going to be here in Western Colo. on Aug. 15 for a “Town Hall.” Need a really good sign and camera.

    How about this one?

49. #49
    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:59 pm, Flyoverman said:

    “First they ignore us, then they laugh us, then they fight us, then we win”

    – Mahatma Gandhi.

    Things are proceeding quite nicely.

50. #50
    On August 7th, 2009 at 10:23 pm, ajmontana said:

    This admin is going down in flames and Odopey is taking them all with him. roflmao. It’s like a never ending blooper reel. Damn they’re dumb.

51. #51
    On August 7th, 2009 at 10:44 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    On August 7th, 2009 at 9:28 pm, JonB said:

    Phil: The MSM will do whatever the Obamanation tells them to do. It’s one reason why we should consider taking the Tea Parties to the front steps of the media businesses. It’s time to force them to tell the truth

    Not necessarily. I just watched the Nightly News Hour on PBS and they presented a reasonably balanced report on several of the townhall protests. We will know for sure when these thugs start inciting violence.

    Our job is to show up in large numbers, film everything, and refrain from getting sucked into the violence unless physically attacked.

    This is a big story of historic significance and I sense that the MSM sees it. Even CNN has been airing more and more stories that are critical to Obama and the Dems. They absolutely cannot be caught defending thugs and they know it.

    It would be one thing if our side was represented by “professionally trained community activists” but it isn’t. The people showing up to the Tea Parties and townhall protests are LOCAL. All politics are local. They can lie about what is happening over there, but it is futile to try to lie about what is happening over here.

    There is a big opportunity for the MSM to regain their credibility with the American people if they get this right. Right now, we are winning and gaining momentum. They know it. It may be that Obama’s goose is already cooked.

52. #52
    On August 7th, 2009 at 10:49 pm, Danceswithdachshunds said:

    The rank and file members are already ticked off at the bosses and this BS just might push them over the edge, (I hope..). THEY KNOW that socialized medicine will SUCK just as badly for union members as it will for anyone else but here are their unions dues being used against them. Somethins gotta give…

53. #53
    On August 7th, 2009 at 11:06 pm, starlightwoman said:

    Did you really expect anything else????
    This is Chicago style thugery at its best. Obumma knows nothing else.

54. #54
    On August 7th, 2009 at 11:13 pm, Danceswithdachshunds said:

    Check out line 12, page 828 – All private insurers and self-insuring employers will have to cough up a FEE paid to the government!
    
    Here’s a handy reference guide to 3200.

55. #55
    On August 8th, 2009 at 11:14 am, rightwingrocker said:

    This video is RICH!

    When you’re losing, I guess the only strategy is to lie …

    RWR
    http://www.rightwingrocker.com

56. #56
    On August 8th, 2009 at 11:27 am, jsmiddleton4 said:

    “THEY KNOW that socialized medicine will SUCK just as badly for union members as it will for anyone else but here are their unions dues being used against them.”

    The union leaders don’t care. But they do care about profit and money. Imagine that. Are we forgetting the bail out money that went to many of these unions? In the total sum of funds given to them was included calculations for health care benefits. IF the unions can slide health care benefit cost back to the government, the piece of their bailout which was suppose to be for health care will be wind fall profits.

    For some of these unions a very large wind fall profit.

57. #57
    On August 8th, 2009 at 11:30 am, jsmiddleton4 said:

    “OMG! I cannot believe how ugly it is turning into in America.”

    If that is true dag… then I’d have to say you were not paying attention.

    And at the same time this is not ugly, it is beautiful and encouraging. It means enough people in this country care about freedom and liberty that they are getting involved. It is a beautiful thing to behold.

58. #58
    On August 8th, 2009 at 9:37 pm, ent said:

    My comment on the SEIU website has been deleted, along with a bunch of others. The video has not been altered or removed, though. Must have been a website malfunction, so I reposted my comment.

59. #59
    On August 10th, 2009 at 11:12 am, spaceycakes said:

    Um, I don’t take offense at the video.
    Because we’re not ‘teabaggers’

    Idiots.

60. #60
    On August 11th, 2009 at 4:32 pm, flaming_o said:

    On August 10th, 2009 at 11:12 am, spaceycakes said:

    Um, I don’t take offense at the video.
    Because we’re not ‘teabaggers’

    Anderson Cooper is a self-described teabagger. And maybe Bill Maher. Rachel Maddow? Not so much.