The Tea Party is holding a rally in my area on Saturday and their lead organizer says they are

[wisteria]

not affiliated with any party. I am linking to their site and to our local paper which printed the information and location for this rally to show the hypocrisy. Rick Santorum is the guest speaker. Just view the links-RW Conservative- all of them.


http://www.southwestpateaparty.org/apps/links/



http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_676112.html

[ericinne]

1. The ones in my area are the same way

The ones in my town like to claim they are not affiliated with any party either, yet, the odd thing about that, is they have no democrats in the crowd... oh but PLENTY of SO CALLED independents.

[wisteria]

6. You know, this is a phony "people's movement" funded by Conservatives.

Like you said, they claim they are not affiliated but, there is no Dem in the crowd and the entire issue driven agenda is filled with anti-Liberal BS. Democrats are the party of the people and they are trying to undermine this. Not to mention this woman organizing the one in my area is a Chiropractor. She has a huge sponsor link on the Tea Party page. It appears she is trying to drum up more business. They had a contact page where you could leave a comment, but it has since disapeared.

[Hawkeye-X]

8. If she's a chiropractor, you could file an ethics complaint

putting politics before her business.

Sick.

Hawkeye-X

[wisteria]

10. She is. Can you explain the ethics complaint? n/t

[Hawkeye-X]

13. From ACA.org page:

What can I do about a chiropractor I feel is behaving in an unethical manner?
From time to time ACA receives correspondence asking if certain chiropractic procedures are normal and/or asking where or how to file a complaint against a doctor of chiropractic.

The ACA does not necessarily have specific policy statements on all types of chiropractic procedures. You may check our policies page to see if a specific item has been discussed; for example, you can learn more about the mostly commonly used chiropractic techniques by clicking here: Techniques. For billing/coding questions, you can check our coding and reimbursement area by clicking here: Coding/Billing.

ACA is the largest organization for doctors of chiropractic but does not have disciplinary means over doctors who are not members; doctors who are members can face discontinuation of membership if the matter is severe enough and another authority has seen fit to revoke a doctor’s license. The ACA itself has no regulatory authority to suspend a doctor’s license, and does not act as a repository for complaints about doctors. In most cases, for complaints about doctors of chiropractic, as with other healthcare providers, the ultimate authority is the individual state board of licensure. You can click here to see a list with contact information for all state boards.

If the nature of your concern with a doctor of chiropractic involves a billing dispute, we highly recommend that you first discuss the issue with your individual doctor of chiropractic. What may seem incorrect can often be clarified after having reviewed the case with your doctor. If your case involves an insurer, ensure that you are clear on exactly what your plan will pay for regarding chiropractic coverage. Oftentimes, insurance plans may have a blanket statement that they pay for chiropractic care but may not pay for all of your visits or all of your therapies. If, after discussing your concerns with both the doctor and your insurer, you feel your issue has gone unresolved, you may wish to contact your state department of insurance.

If the nature of your concern with a doctor of chiropractic involves an ethical complaint about the doctor’s relationships with his or her patients, including any inappropriate sexual behavior, we recommend you immediately contact your individual state board of licensure. In addition, if your doctor is listed in our Find a Doctor search engine, please relay your concern to Maura Barnes, ACA Legal Affairs Assistant, at [e-mail].

[wisteria]

18. Thanks. n/t

[ChicagoSuz219]

2. You guys should go away for the weekend, if you can... n/t

[Champion Jack]

3. Nah, head on down there, but, first fill a squirt gun with...

this:
http://www.bowhunting.com/shopping/Products/HARMONS-SKUNK-SCENT__2521.aspx

[madokie]

4. I want to smoke anything that has a skunk smell to it

:-)

[Hawkeye-X]

9. Me too.

Ever since I discovered Purple Skunk, I smile at every skunk smell now.

[madokie]

12. No doubt

[wisteria]

5. LOL

They're skunks so why not make them smell like them.

[wisteria]

7. You you, this would be what they stinking deserve, but

I was reading about this local law they want to see pass and I fear they might think it already has been. They want to be able to shoot people -or attackers- as they define them-doesn't say for what-and get away with it.(The law is intended for protecting your home, but it is vague on the outside you home part where you have any legal right to be.) OMG, it is like living in the Wild, wild West. I know crime is not that bad in this area.

Castle Doctrine

HB 40

Definition: HB40, sponsored by State Representative Scott Perry (R-92), would permit law-abiding citizens to use force, including deadly force, against an attacker in their homes and any places outside of their home where they have a legal right to be. It is clearly stated that there would be no “duty to retreat” from an attacker, allowing law-abiding citizens to stand their ground to protect themselves and their family. HB40 would also protect individuals from civil lawsuits by the attacker or the attacker’s family when force is used.

[ericinne]

11. Anybody paying close attention knows whats going on.

This is WAY too easy to see. Get a bunch of Republicans (tea baggers) claiming that they are independents, and watch the MSM start spinning this "WELL MOST OF THE POLLED INDEPENDENTS THINK BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BULLSHIT".

How else are you gonna "claim" that the tea party is represented by all kinds of independents unless you are also claiming to be an independent.

Sorry, I just don't buy the "I'M AN INDEPENDENT" BS line from ANYBODY. Independednt is just another way of saying your a rightwinger but too ashamed to admit it. Every independent I've ever met, sure liked to spew right wing mantra.

[wisteria]

14. These people attending this rally are not Independents. They are far right Conservatives.

All you have to do is take a look at the web site. Independent's aren't this extreme. I think you are correct, they are trying to pawn themselves off as moderate and middle of the road - independent of both parties, but they are most definitely extreme Republicans trying to fool and manipulate the media and the public. One thing is certain-they are not a true movement of the people. They have been funded and organized by more powerful conservative groups.I think it is time to call out their BS.

[wisteria]

17. The other organizer is a Glen Beck 912 follower-if that is what you would call him. n/t

[Mari333]

15. my friends daughter is counterprotesting and her sign will say

(she is at MSU and sent me this email today)

' i plan on bringing a sign to the tea party protest that says:
"Thanks to your protests, I had to explain to my parents what "teabagging" means!"'

[wisteria]

16. LOL! n/t

[wisteria]

19. Tell you daughter to be careful. These people carry guns with them where ever they go. n/t

[lib2DaBone]

20. Tea Baggers are Republicans... plain and simple...

..lets stop the Kabuki and the denial.. whether they wear tea bags on their hats or little blue hearts on a band aid... the are REPUBLICANS... trying to escape to smell of G.W. Bush.


Attach tea bags to front of hat = presto-chango= Tea baggers

[PurgatoryPeak]

21. I believe a lot of them are Libratarians and that is why they

will fail. They are going to split the Repubs.