http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/teaparty/ en-us Tue, 5 Jan 2010 01:49:14 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2421033/posts If there was ever any doubt National Public Radio had a political slant, check out the animated video posted on the network's Web site. That should clear up any doubt. This video dated Nov. 12, 2009 was created by Mark Fiore, a political animator, who NPR reports is described The Wall Street Journal as "the undisputed guru of the form." The video demonstrates for viewers how to speak "tea bag," which is a term lefties for whatever reason seem to find absolutely hilarious. (h/t American Thinker via Bob Parks) Transcript as follows: ...more (w/video)... NewsBusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2421033/posts#comment Tue, 5 Jan 2010 01:49:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2420992/posts Premise/Foreshadow: The RNC wants our money and we want the true conservative principles in place and we don't trust the RNC, and don't want to send them a dime until they prove they'll follow the true party platform or some derivation of principles Beck has espouse, others have espoused on FR. Let’s think about this. When the weasels call and ask for donations or send such in the mail, if we reply or say something on the phone, chances are we don’t reach anyone but a $9.00/hr hourly wager who is paid on commision and likely has no connection to... Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2420992/posts#comment Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:49:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420817/posts January 04, 2010, 0:00 a.m. Will the American People Finally Revolt?Federal indulgence and incompetence are too vast to catalogue. By Deroy Murdock Where is Nelson Mandela when we need him? In an especially memorable moment in Clint Eastwood’s fine new film Invictus, South Africa’s first black president (exquisitely portrayed by Morgan Freeman) inspects his first official paycheck. “This is terrible,” Mandela says. He decides he earns too much money and subsequently donates a third of his salary to charity. Thus was born the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Mandela’s humility and fiscal restraint would be as exotic in the nation’s... National Review Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420817/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:51:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420820/posts In a recent Rasmussen survey, respondents were asked to assume that the Tea Party was a new political party. Then a generic ballot question was posed: "When thinking about the next election for Congress, would you vote for the Republican candidate from your district, the Democratic candidate from your district, or the Tea Party candidate from your district?" The hypothetical Tea Party candidate garnered 23 percent of the vote, behind the Democrat at 36 percent and ahead of the Republican at 18 percent. Among independent voters - those who don't affiliate themselves with any party - the Tea Partiers actually... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420820/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:58:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2420806/posts NPR Teaches You How to Speak "Tea Bag" Why am I linking? Because you paid for this -- you might as well enjoy the fruits of your labor. You ponied up good hard cash, that could have gone to your retirement, or a kid's braces, or a new plasma tv, so that NPR could insult you as stupid and crazy. And a "teabagger." NPR -- time for them to go. Definitely click -- you are paying for their servers, after all. Thanks to EdwardR. and others. Ace of Spades http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2420806/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:29:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420753/posts The new year often brings resolutions from people to improve themselves and their lot in life. Unforunately, few people ever follow through on their resolutions. Taking my cue from Karl Rove, here are my resolutions, if I were one of these political bigwigs, for 2010. Let us hope they keep them: Barack Obama: I would resolve to.... The Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420753/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 19:12:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420770/posts Have a look at this piece of cartoon "humour" appearing today at npr's site. A disgraceful taxpayer-funded attack on patriotic Americans engaged in their civil right to speak freely.The liberal parasites at npr mock us. Register in comment and join the avalanche of commenters who call npr what it is- ugly and rotten.Privatize npr in 2011! npr http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420770/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 19:35:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420532/posts How out-of-touch is the D.C. pundit class with the rest country? Look to John McLaughlin for the answer. During part two of "The McLaughlin Group 2009 Year-End Awards," McLaughlin, who has hosted the program since 1982, declared the concept of freedom, at least from a political standpoint in the United States, is overrated. "The most overrated is freedom," McLaughlin said. "When faced with economic uncertainty, people don't want freedom. When they can't see their economic future, they want the nanny state." Newsbusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420532/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:14:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420462/posts The Otero Tea Party Patriots and the newly formed Alamogordo Second Amendment Task Force held an anti-Obama protest rally on Saturday in Alamogordo New Mexico. The rally appeared to be more of a second amendment rights rally than an anti Obama rally. Several hundred people, many carrying rifles and handguns, attended the 2-hour event. There were no reported incidents of violence. Leslie Feilner, who recently moved to Alamogordo from Alaska with her husband, said about the .454 Taurus Casull that she was carrying, "It's a bear gun. We've never had to use it." Feilner's English Pointer had a 9mm strapped... Pasco County Independent Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420462/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:42:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420317/posts State Sen. Robert Hurt has proposed the 5th District GOP host five debates before the June primary for the seven candidates hoping to challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Tom Perriello in November. In a news release sent Thursday, Hurt called on all 21 Republican unit chairs in the district to work together to sponsor, schedule and plan the debates across the district in the coming months. “I believe that by having the local Republican committees develop the plan for these five debates, Republican voters across the 5th District will be well served by increased debate attendance, greater participation by smaller units... Danville News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420317/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 02:24:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2420304/posts I have re-posted Don Mashak's Eight-Point Political Platform, while adding two more, 9 & 10. I will be adding an eleventh point soon, which will take away the power of the executive branch of government, or the legislature branch, to print money without the consent of the electorate. There will be an exemption in cases of an emergency, perhaps a two/thirds vote of Congress. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2420304/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 01:53:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420296/posts A spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service said the agency is investigating an effigy of President Barack Obama found hanging from a building in the Georgia hometown of former President Jimmy Carter. Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan told The Associated Press that the large black doll was found Saturday morning along Main Street in the small town of Plains. According to footage from WALB-TV, the doll was hanging by a noose in front of a red, white and blue sign that says "Plains, Georgia. Home of Jimmy Carter, our 39th President." A witness told the television station that the doll... Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420296/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jan 2010 01:25:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420206/posts The Jefferson Area Tea Party has been officially banned from the area around Congressman Tom Perriello’s office. The landlord of the building where Perriello’s office is located, Lisa Murphy, has convince the local officials that recent protests outside the office is negatively affecting the other tenants in the building. Originally the tea party was told that as long as they did not interfere with the flow of traffic in the parking lot and obstruct business, because the lot was open to the general public, they would be allowed to protest in the parking lot. However, Ms. Murphy who donated $1000... VA 5th District http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420206/posts#comment Sun, 3 Jan 2010 21:53:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420069/posts As the nation and the tea party movement prepare for the new year, President Obama and the Democrats have been rushing forward legislation which will forever change the country and raise the deficit. How far has the tea party movement come since the beginning of last year? A massive event occurred in Washington, D.C., on 9/12, and even greater numbers of people demonstrated all over the country to express their frustration. But ultimately, have they achieved any results? The bills have still gone through, and Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Obama have shucked aside criticisms. Ignoring the (majority) public outcry,... Pajamas Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2420069/posts#comment Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:07:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2420118/posts We elected you on a promise of hope and change. You've disappointed us. In 2010, we are taking the country back. Blue collar democrats, independents, and conservatives. We love our country. We are proud of our founders. And we will fight to protect our traditions. We don't want your revolution. Youtube video 3:11 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2420118/posts#comment Sun, 3 Jan 2010 19:27:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419960/posts Youtube video of the open carry event hosted by the Alamogordo 2nd Amendment Task Force,the Tea Party, and Sons of Liberty Riders in Alamogordo New Mexico on Jan. 2nd. Attendance was estimated at @ 400 with 6 libtards as counter-protesters. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxvQ8Gf2hJ8 youtube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419960/posts#comment Sun, 3 Jan 2010 14:42:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2419785/posts Yes, this is that good! Professionally done and incredibly inspiring! Worth the watch and pass it along! Video libertas http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2419785/posts#comment Sun, 3 Jan 2010 02:08:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419708/posts After years of enviable approval ratings and bipartisan accolades, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist discovered a political problem in 2009: He has no base. Or at least not an enthusiastic base -- a core of supporters to rely on in tough times. Sun Sentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419708/posts#comment Sat, 2 Jan 2010 22:50:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419584/posts On January 1, 2010, I received an email message from Janet & Norman, members of the American Re-Tea Party, group: "The RIGHT Movement". In short, they want to send a powerful message to the political establishment by sending all 435 incumbent House members -- the good, the bad, and the ugly -- packing in the 2010 elections, as well as all 33 incumbent Senators. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419584/posts#comment Sat, 2 Jan 2010 18:04:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419562/posts An Orlando attorney’s effort to run candidates under the “Tea Party” label is panned by many of the conservative activists who have organized Tea Party rallies around the state.Fred O’Neal, who has an anti-tax background but hasn’t been involved in Tea Party rallies, registered Tea Party with the Florida Division of Elections and says he wants to recruit candidates who favor low taxes and limited government.South Florida Tea Party Chairman Everett Wilkinson is among those vehemently opposed to O’Neal’s idea. Says Wilkinson: “We already have problems with the two-party system and the deals being made. A third party is a... The Palm Beach Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419562/posts#comment Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:20:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419248/posts Americans finally getting fed up with big-government foul-upsTEMECULA, Calif. - Where is Nelson Mandela when we need him? In the fine new film "Invictus," South Africa's first black president inspects his first official paycheck. "This is terrible," Mr. Mandela says. He decides he earns too much and subsequently donates a third of his salary to charity. Mr. Mandela's humility and fiscal restraint would be as exotic in the nation's capital as a giraffe atop the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Washington's lavish self-aggrandizement and relentless march toward bankruptcy cruelly mock Mr. Mandela's sacrifice. Today's thoughtless and corrosive spend-o-rama began under... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2419248/posts#comment Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:20:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2419235/posts Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Tea Party Members of KCAP endorse Proft, Lowery, Hultgren [Illinois primary] from KCAP KCAP consisting of 300 Kane County affiliated precinct committeemen candidates, after completing thorough research assignments, agreed at their endorsement meeting Tuesday night that Proft is their choice for Governor citing aspects of his ‘policy revolution,’ focus on K-12 education and stand up posture as critical to leading the state. Judge Lowery, in the senate race, got the affirmation as the conservative with the genuine record and gravitas to strike an important contrast with Kirk in the primary and clearly provide the best... Illinois Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2419235/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jan 2010 23:54:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2419139/posts It is New Years Day. I just returned home from a great workout at the gym. Squats, leg press and 30 minutes on the Stair Master. Last year at this time, I was losing weight despite eating like a horse. Diagnosis, Diabetes. I have learned my blood sugar numbers are better when I reduce calories and exercise. Despite this knowledge, I have been lazy and not exercising. I had a revelation today. “You can exercise for an hour 3 or 4 times a week or you could probably have to attend kidney dialysis 4 or 5 times a week for... LloydMarcus.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2419139/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jan 2010 20:59:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418794/posts "This battle was not fought for the sake of gaining positions or so many square miles of desert territory. They fought it with one single idea. they meant to destroy the armed force of the enemy and to destroy it at the place where the disaster would be most far-reaching and irrecoverable.... Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. but it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning..." Sir Winston Churchill - 1942 As we head into the new year within the next few hours in America, are we on the heels... free republic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418794/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jan 2010 04:28:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418713/posts I thought it would be appropriate to revisit the tinderspark for what became an extraordinary, American political movement. Video at link. Happy New Year FReepers! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418713/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:48:23 GMT