Tea party rallies (I suppose you could call them protests of sorts) can involve several thousand to tens of thousands of people. They gather, they state their message, hear some speeches, maybe some music, and leave. After picking up after themselves. In many cases, it looked like they decided to mow and edge the grass while they were at it.
Now let’s contrast the tea parties with the occupy Wall Street crowd. Here is Zuccotti Park in Manhattan:
It’s fairly typical of many downtown parks. A nice place to relax at lunchtime or meet someone after work.
Unless a few hundred flea-infested protesters show up and decide to move in for several weeks.
They turn what was once a sanctuary of calm into a pit of filth that even overflows the bounds of the park.
It not only impacts those who might want to use the park for its intended purpose, but its neighbors and passers-by.
I have no idea what the added value of “camping” in a park like this is supposed to deliver, but the simple thought of it drove my opinion of these losers immediately to far, far below what it started out as. If they had simply protested and gone home, I would have at least a little bit of respect for them. To see them wallowing in filth for weeks on end for no apparent reason has moved me well past pity and well into simple disgust.
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Cain has about 48 hours to get this abortion thing straitened out or he is history.
If you understand the concept of a bell curve, you (and I) can see where a conservative would have a hard time getting elected. The more you move toward the center of the curve, where most of the voters reside, the more moderate you have become. After all, the objective is to win. While I find it reprehensible, the fact… Read more »
Heard this on the radio driving home. Was wondering when it would make it to one of my regular stops. Iowa: Cain 37, Romney 27, Paul 12, Gingrich 8 Remember when Iowa was going to be a battle between Perry and Bachmann for the conservative vote? He’s now at 5.9 percent, she’s at 3.9 percent. They’re barely ahead of Newt… Read more »
I can take it.
Save this one too.
The Establishment Party is in for a big surprise next year.
Brietbart to the rescue once again. The Polish champion of freedom and liberty, founder of Solidarity, winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, and first President of modern Poland Lech Walesa had been rumored to possibly be traveling to New York to stand with Occupy Wall Street protesters. Press accounts reporting this “breathless” news had given all of us pause.… Read more »
I’m just saving links for future reference.
The more important win is South Carolina—-and I doubt Romney wins that, especially if he does not win Iowa and loses or wins in a squeaker in NH.
Congress has more to do with abortion’s legality than any President would. Only two things can actually change the legal standing of abortion: 1. A Constitutional Amendment. 2. A reversal of the Supreme Court. Good points. They have control over a constitutional amendment and the Senate does vote to confirm judicial nominations. The biggest effect any President can have on… Read more »
He’s a good chance to win Florida. And that’s a big win.
My understanding is that Congress has nothing to do with abortion’s legality. Congress has more to do with abortion’s legality than any President would. Only two things can actually change the legal standing of abortion: 1. A Constitutional Amendment. 2. A reversal of the Supreme Court. The biggest effect any President can have on any future of the legality of… Read more »
#97;
Yikes, more distraction!
Wagon #93; You need to show why that’s the case. What I meant about Herman Cain needing to think out the abortion issue is that Cain’s recently taken the position that he’s pro-life, no exceptions but that government should not be involved in deciding who gets abortion. This is a classic liberal position. In the end this means that although… Read more »
Another of my finds. I’ll never think of Legos the same way again.
#33 WB
You are not sick of “pink”. You are sick of something that doesn’t exist! You are just wanting more green.
Unfortunately, in my book, and barring some unforeseen blunder, it looks as if Romney is going to win the nomination. But anything is possible in politics – almost. I seriously doubt it. He’s been running for 6 years now, has more money than anybody else, and still can’t get past 25%—in a good week. He’s counting on a big win… Read more »
I think you have. 😉
XOXOXO
As shown, abortion is one. You need to show why that’s the case. If he’s elected, abortion will (sadly) still be legal. It would take an act of Congress to change that and That. Will. Not. Happen. As much as I would like it to be the case, there is no way Congress will pass legislation outlawing abortion. Cain could… Read more »
#90 mh42
two words: Frozen Armadillo
I rest my case.
This is awesome. While this article is all touchy-feely about “climate farming,” what I see is an entrepreneur, a risk-taker, a motivated businessman who found a niche in his market and knows how to use resources wisely. He located resources, helped his local community, is furthering his children’s education, is opening trade opportunities for others to exploit, is modeling excellent… Read more »
#73 Pyro
ST will have your guts on a grill for thinking she is a 57-year-old woman in the DFW area or anywhere else. 🙂
Sarge #59; If Cain takes Iowa, it will be a short Primary season. Herman cain’s current position on abortion is that he is pro-life/no abortions, no exceptions but that government shouldn’t be in the business of deciding who gets an abortion but that abortions will not be legal if he were President of the United States. Got it? 😕 I… Read more »
Ed Morrisey grabbed an exclusive interview with Marc Rubio today responding to the hideous hit piece published by the Washington Post about his family’s flight from Castro’s Cuba.
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I coulda tole you that.
A long time ago.
😉
Texpat #14;
Aha! I’ve always been curious as to how the British saw our independence.
Very cool.
Wow, you actually had pity for these folks? You’re a better man than I am. 🙂
#83 SD I wasn’t trying to debate you on Newt. I was just offering my observations. Yes, Newt is very articulate and can shine during a debate, but I cannot forget his dalliances with Hillary and Nancy Pelosi, his being enamored with Cap & Trade, his photo-ops with Al Sharpton and all his other drifting and spacing out over issues.… Read more »
Texpat, you make good points, but Romney couldn’t even beat Mc Cain. Remember, this time ALL of the Conservatives will be voting and I just don’t think that Romney’s can get past his “Obama Care” in Massachusetts. Also, I didn’t mean to infer that Gingrich would make it all the way I just thought that he did a lot better… Read more »
Gingrich was a talented academic, a Georgia congressional representative and then Speaker for a short stint. He is an excellent self-promoter and prolific writer. However, Newt is a notorious, scatterbrained idea man with the additional reputation of not being a very good or well-organized and focused executive. As I have said a number of times in the past, due to… Read more »
Delusions of grandeur, perhaps? Biden 2016…..What a complete loser! Sadly this IDIOT probably believes he’d have a chance.
Occupy Houston update: Be the change you want to see. [I thought TOWBWF was that already] proposal to accept the action against police brutality as an official Occupy Houston action -PASSED [time for The Man to come in and start bonking heads] -Flash Mob planning. -1/2 bystanders with fake money, 1/2 zombies -if participating, must attend at least one rehearsal… Read more »
‘Bout the “Not a Politician” I think that just about anybody with average/above average intelligence would make a great President as long as he/she has common sense. Send me up there and I’d find/pick cabinet members that were the best in their fields for the position, this would not be hard to do.
Hambone,…..PHHHHHTTTTT!!!! Eat my grits! 😉
Bbbbbbbbut he’s Establishment!
Bonecrusher, I agree, my first choice would be Cain, mainly because he is NOT a Politician! That said, I’m not sure he has enough feet on the ground to get R done. Gingrich is my second choice, much better than Bachman, Perry and the Rino, Romney, …HELLS BELLS! Laup Nor Nut-Case and all, is better than Perry/Romney. Most important, even… Read more »
#74 SD: Gingrich is the smartest one on the stage, no doubt about it. His grasp of history and foreign policy matters are second to none. Herman Cain WISSIN KNOWS how to run a business and he knows what it is like to be poor. Gingrich has lots of political experience and baggage and Cain has neither baggage nor political… Read more »
Ok, I know that I’ll be chastised, scorned, stoned or whatever by the regulars here Butt, it’s real early in the primaries and I like Cain but I wouldn’t count out Newt Gingrich,…I know, I heard that loud groan from all of y’all, and I know about all his baggage, but think about this; he is without a doubt the… Read more »
I haven’t seen ST lately. Here’s a clue she may be in the DFW area.
At least Mel Tillis was likable.
How high’s the water, mama?
I think these songs typify a lot of the conservatives as they contemplate the current field of candidates.
Meh.
What’s it matter? The world’s about to end anyway.
My dream is that by convention time they are all left in the ditch, gasping.
And Rubio is drafted from the floor. And he, of course, accepts.
Twelve more debates are scheduled.
Can the world survive it? Can the party survive it? Can I survive it?
Here’s hoping it’s over long before that.
Establishment Republicans are ones that haven’t seen teh moobie.
#53 WB They’re toast. Ah, yes, that makes sense now. 🙂 /slaps forehead I had #52 in the Modify editor to guess it might be Stick a fork in them, they’re done, when the phone rang and it was a hysterical old woman in the neighborhood wanting someone to come over and turn off her next door neighbor’s water that… Read more »
An explanation of the upcoming ballot amendments.
So are Perry, Bachmann, Santorum, Gingrich, and Luap Nor—and its not helpiong them that much.
The one thing they all have in common is a history as elected Republicans.
#60 texpat
and he’s not a crackpot.
Shannon’s comment intervened. In case you all couldn’t figure it out, Luap Nor is a crackpot; Herman Cain is rational.
:jazz:
The best thing Hermain Cain has going for him is he is not…
…Mitt Romney.