This evening I attended Joe Courtney’s Town Hall meeting in Woodstock. First let me say what a nice facility they have in Woodstock Academy. We were in the cafeteria (I believe) and it overlooks beautiful rolling hills.
Prior to this evening, I read that the Norwich Bulletin called out “staged protesters” in an editorial…or let me quote,
“But groups such as the Connecticut Tea Party Patriots and the Rights Principles are organizing staged protests, with protesters disguised as “concern citizens” expressing honest concerns in an effort to prevent that discussion from taking place” (source Norwich Bulletin Editorial by unnamed editor, 8/5/09) http://www.norwichbulletin.com/Opinion/x262899612/Our-view-Reform-debate-must-be-genuine
The “debate” wasn’t much of a debate. We were painfully short on time, and Mr. Courtney only answered a few questions directly. The liberal questions were more or less praise, with only a few questions about the bill.
Those who I perceived were conservatives or independents asked about the contitutionality, free markets privacy, illegal aliens, costs, abuse, intrusiveness and the like.
I shot a couple of questions with my camera. Here’s one for and one against
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbrlYnceSe8
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a message to the members of Connecticut Tea Party Patriots.
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Hi, I want to let you all know that in the CT 2nd District...Union membes from Hartford and MA were in attendacne to intimidate and prevent us from speaking.
Here is a video on one such Union member who not only was allowed to speak at a meeting that was billed as being for Courtney's constituents, but actually had one of the "reserved"seats in the front two rows.
People are reporting that lots of cars with MA tags and Obama stickers on them.
And they claimed that we were all bused in!
It’s the Chicago Way....eliminate any opposition.
Ping
So they are now busing in the Union Thugs.
Surprise surprise....not.
Thanks Race, for the info.
The way to beat union thugs trying to muscle people out of the room is surprisingly simple—push pins. Purely defensive, you only poke what they are trying to push with. As needed, they can be hidden between the fingers. And if a cop is called, they can be tossed.
The thugs are at a disadvantage, because they are ordered to just push and shove, nothing more. If they get more forceful, don’t push, scratch.
Always try to keep them hidden, even when in use. And lose them at the end, in any event, because they are just push pins. Disposable.
Supreme Leader Obama has giemn the order and his Union Mobster Goons have sent their Iranian Basiji out to attack anyone who protests against his Diktats.
Only thing missing are the motorcycles.
Massachusets plates huh? I have a tire valve tool that can unscrew a valve in seconds. Do two tires on the same side of the car. Put the caps back on loosely after the valve blows out. That will stop the shriek of the air escaping.
When done, walk away and try not to smile.
The dude from Chile was cool. He made the iron worker look like a government puppy dog.
Time to employ some of the enemy’s tactics and record ALL the license tags and vehicle makes.
Snakes alive!! GOOOOOOD CATCH~!! BUSTED!!!!
Yep, he was NOT from that Congressional District, but was right up, front and center in the VIP section, with the intimidating talk, the arm gestures, the pacing back and forth, the kind of "you will all agree with my comments" demeanor ass kissing that Democrat Congressman at the podium.
Collected info:
Our trades people are proud, not only of the quality of work done on the site, but also in our collective commitment to safety," said Ed Reilly, president, International Association of Bridge, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers - Connecticut Local 15.
The probably come into the second district to vote too.