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originally posted by: burdman30ott6
originally posted by: Gryphon66
Different experiences of different folks, possibly?
Certainly a likely truth, Gryph. That said, the idea of cons eating their own isn't unique to conservatives. It has been one of the criticisms used by liberals against us "Oh, watch out, they'll throw you under the bus in a heartbeat if you step out of line." From where I stand, the upper crust of both parties watch out for each other (across party lines far too often) but they are willing to throw anyone who isn't enough of an insider to have massively damaging information as a failsafe under the bus in the name of self preservation. As you move into the rank and file, however, I really don't see Democrats holding their own to any particular standards, while I do see Republicans expecting personal responsibility.
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: burdman30ott6
There have been allegations of racism and abusive behavior by Tea Party protesters.
On March 16, 2010, at a Tea Party protest at the Ohio offices of Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, a counter-protester with Parkinson's disease was berated by one of the protestors and had dollar bills thrown at him with additional protesters also mocking the individual. The man initially denied the incident, but later apologized for his "shameful" actions.
On March 20, 2010, it was reported that protesters against proposed health care legislation used racial and anti-gay slurs. Gay Congressman Barney Frank was called "homo" and a "faggot several times." Several black lawmakers said demonstrators shouted the N-word at them. Congressman André Carson said that as he walked from the Cannon House Office Building with Representative John Lewis and his chief of staff, amid chants of "Kill the bill" he heard the "n-word" about fifteen times coming from several places in the crowd: "One guy, I remember he just rattled it off several times. Then John looks at me and says, 'You know, this reminds me of a different time.'
Wikipedia
Violence at Tea Party Rally: bare-knuckle politics in the streets - CSM
Etc.
originally posted by: burdman30ott6
originally posted by: Gryphon66
originally posted by: neo96
a reply to: Gryphon66
False equivalence and everyone knows it.
You don't speak for everyone.
Violence broke out a many Tea Party events in the 2010-2011 range. We can play The Link Game if you want.
What gathering of Americans where protests and politics are concerned hasn't broken down into violence over the past decade? I sadly am serious in asking that. When Democrats protested their own damn convention in 2016, www.usatoday.com... 6/ it's obvious that things are beyond hosed.
originally posted by: visitedbythem
You aint seen nothing yet! Just wait till the right sleeping giant arises! The left will have its sissy azz handed to it
originally posted by: Gryphon66
a reply to: burdman30ott6
There have been allegations of racism and abusive behavior by Tea Party protesters.
On March 16, 2010, at a Tea Party protest at the Ohio offices of Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy, a counter-protester with Parkinson's disease was berated by one of the protestors and had dollar bills thrown at him with additional protesters also mocking the individual. The man initially denied the incident, but later apologized for his "shameful" actions.
On March 20, 2010, it was reported that protesters against proposed health care legislation used racial and anti-gay slurs. Gay Congressman Barney Frank was called "homo" and a "faggot several times." Several black lawmakers said demonstrators shouted the N-word at them. Congressman André Carson said that as he walked from the Cannon House Office Building with Representative John Lewis and his chief of staff, amid chants of "Kill the bill" he heard the "n-word" about fifteen times coming from several places in the crowd: "One guy, I remember he just rattled it off several times. Then John looks at me and says, 'You know, this reminds me of a different time.'
Wikipedia
Violence at Tea Party Rally: bare-knuckle politics in the streets - CSM
Etc.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: knowledgehunter0986
There will come a time when even the most ardent leftists will be unable to downplay the growing violence and they'll either have to embrace it and will encourage it, or "walk away".
originally posted by: neo96
a reply to: Gryphon66
Well the topic is about morons like this, and flag haters.
originally posted by: toysforadults
if I didn't live in a dangerous area I would do it on purpose
originally posted by: burdman30ott6
a reply to: visitedbythem
Not helpful in any way, man. Learning when to STFU and not draw undue and pointless attention to yourself is an artform.
originally posted by: neo96
a reply to: Gryphon66
Well the topic is about morons like this, and flag haters.
2016 convention.