Posted on 04/14/2010 9:26:43 AM PDT by Salem
Tea Party Infiltrators -
Lions and Tigers and Bears... Oh My!!!
Many have asked about the news that there may be "infiltrators" at tea parties around the nation. A website (crashtheteaparty.org) was recently set up. The creator, though he tried to hide his identity, has been outed; his name is Jason Levin, and he's a middle school teacher in Beaverton, Oregon. He’s on record saying that you might see some of his team in Nazi uniforms at your local tea party pretending to be racists and other offensive characters. Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy doesn't it? And one has to ask the question; if tea partiers are racist, anti-Semitic homophobes, and it's so obvious, why does he need to plant people who pretend to be those things at your tea parties? Ah...leftist logic and tactics...there is no way to understand their twisted thoughts. But you do need to know what the left is up to.
And by the way, if you'd like to let Mr. Levin's school district know what you think of his behavior, and his potential influence on public school students in Beaverton, Oregon, you can contact them at http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/district/contact-us/. And you can reach the Principal at his school, Mr. Zan Hess, at this number: (503) 524-1345. If you choose to contact them, in direct contrast to Mr. Levin's behavior, please be polite. Remember, just because he's exposed himself publicly as a vile, indecent human being who will stoop to Nazi symbolism, and the promotion of racism and bigotry to silence those with whom he disagrees, doesn't mean everyone in the school district is bad.
In any event, we know that infiltrators might be coming to our tea parties. But remember last April 15th; the idea that the tea parties would be infiltrated in the same way was all over the news. The results? Virtually no infiltration. We know they might be coming, and they know we know. And they know we are ready. So if you're a couple of guys who enjoy wearing Nazi uniforms or holding racist signs, are you really likely to show up...just a couple of you, all alone, at a well organized tea party of 1,000-20,000 people who disagree with you? I haven't seen many leftists with that much spine. They prefer to hide in the shadows and lurk, like sleazy predators, or secret molesters. They don't want to be identified. And we ARE ready to identify them. Do they really want their ugly mugs pasted all over the internet holding racist signs? Hmmm...they might find it funny to think about and even to threaten, but it's probably not a good career move, and most will chicken out before they ever get started.
So here are some tips for dealing with this situation, should it arise at your tea party.
1. Be prepared. Make sure your security team knows about the potential for disturbance, and your procedures for dealing with any issues. If you have law enforcement at your event, let them know about the potential threats in advance. Most are happy to remove people who intend to disturb your event.
a. Have a plan. We suggest that you handle every incident in a predetermined manner. Your preparation will allow you to handle any incident in a calm and reasoned manner.
i. No aggressive confrontation. Make sure all of your people know that they are in the media spotlight. Our behavior will be watched. So if you encounter these miscreants, be polite, and ask them to leave your event. If you have police there, ask them to help you.
ii. Video, video, video. Make sure you have teams of people with Flip cams or other easy format video, and make sure every single encounter of this nature is captured on videotape. Create the record. We'll use it later to publicly humiliate the bad actors, and also to allow you to prove your version of the incidents if challenged.
iii. Partner up. If you are going to deal with one of these situations, always have at least one other person with you. It's imperative that any situation not be your word against someone else's. Have a witness and a helper with you at all times.
iv. Make signs that say "Infiltrator. This person is not with us." Put a big arrow on it so that you can stand next to infiltrators and point at them. Usually this will embarrass them, ruin their prank, and they will leave. Plus it's just plain fun and makes for great photos and video. Again...always with good humor, and a cheerful demeanor. It's fun to mock the lefties, and it makes them truly crazy when you are nice.
b. Talk about the issue of behavior and signs at the beginning of your event. Set the guidelines from stage.
i. No signs or behavior evidencing bigotry or racism of any kind will be tolerated, and people will be asked to get rid of them or leave. ii. We are polite, law abiding people, and that's how we run our events.
iii. Ask attendees to immediately report any suspicious people to event security or the police (according to your own guidelines).
c. Don't worry...be happy. If you weren't so good at what you are doing, and so successful at influencing the debate in this country, people wouldn't feel compelled to try to shoot you down using sleazy tactics. You are dominating the political playing field, and doing so by being honest, operating with integrity and staying within the law. Be proud of what you are accomplishing, and enjoy your day.
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Lane Schneider
Redlands Tea Party
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"I freed a thousand slaves.
I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."
~Harriet Tubman
They might want to consider taking video of everything the MSM is taking video of so when they slant or fabricate news it can be challenged.
Another great arrow placard slogan - just preface it with "Infiltrator:".
Do that, and you’d probably be charged with kidnapping! The bikers got away with it, but I doubt if we could. (Although I’d really love to do it! 8^))
“Why do all the communist/socialists/liberal/leftists get to live in the pretty states i.e. Oregon. Washington and California?”
Some of us whose families here go back generations have chosen to stay and fight, tho’ it seems like a losing battle against an entrenched powerful liberal regime. However, I do get the sense of an “awakening of a sleeping giant.” I hope it’s truly more than just my optimism.
I’ll tell you the one thing that really does pi$$ me off, is that I’m limited to a maximum of 10 rounds in a handgun magazine. Fricken nannystate!
I’m limited to a maximum of 10 rounds in a handgun magazine.
You need to get more magazines. It’s all about the ammo.
Sooo, they are going to pull their Nazi uniforms out of the closet to use at the Tea Party events. Yep, that sounds about right. Just remember libs, when you are pointing the finger at us, you are pointing three back at yourselves.
I’m not too worried....
“A counterdemonstrator carrying a sign that read, “Dump Palin in the harbor,” was surrounded by a group of Tea Party supporters and asked to leave. He complied.
One of the Tea Partiers walked away, saying, “See that? How’s that for coercion?”
John Killion, a US Postal Service worker from South Boston, one of the other Tea Partiers in the group, said he thought the counterdemonstrator “was in pretty poor taste. Their space is never invaded.”
“The best policy is just to surround him, smoke him out, and don’t say anything,” said Killion, referring to a fellow Tea Partier who had been blowing smoke in the counterdemonstrator’s face.
Killion said it was his first Tea Party event ever and he was looking forward to hearing Palin speak.”
Yep. Limbaugh confirmed it today. Figures, doesn't it?
Oh, and BTW. Radio ads for the "coffee party" are running in Sacramento, paid for by the grocery clerk's labor union.
>>Do that, and you’d probably be charged with kidnapping! The bikers got away with it, but I doubt if we could. (Although I’d really love to do it! 8^))<<
I know we can’t do it, but a man can dream... :)
I would suggest “InfilTraitor”...;)
I’ll be at the Redlands Tea Party tomorrow. This will give me a chance to use my new camera and catch some crashers in the act. This is going to be fun.
It is a beautiful state. But it is a SCARY place to raise children.
Thanks for the e-mail address. I just sent an e-mail to the School District complaining of Jason Levin’s subversive activities on school time while he is getting paid and our children are not getting taught.
Thanks for the e-mail address.
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