Do you think our revolutionary fathers were not this passionate and angry? Of course they were. But the lying, liberal agenda would squash passion because it could lead to revolution. And if that were to ever happen (I doubt it) which side do you suppose “genghis conn” (nice name) or the videographer (probably one and the same) would be on? Well, on the side they perceive to be winning, of course. I find it suspicious that the videographer would not identify himself.

Americans who see it coming will not have their freedoms trampled on.

You know why these people are pissed off Genghis? It’s all about access. These people have been ignored, and now they are being mocked and marginalized. The woman happened to be correct? Where was left calling for the “civil debate” with Code Pink and other Lefty’s who disrupted meetings?

When these folks write, fax and phone their congressmen they get stupid form letters back and are summarily brushed off.
They have had it.
These people are not all Republicans either.
These are people who are genuinely annoyed by their unresponsive government. A government that is stealing their money AND their liberties, and a government that is hell bent on shoving through Congress legislation that hasn’t even been properly read and examined or debated.
They didn’t someone poking a camera in their face and asking for” polite debate” . They weren’t there to give a message to the cameraman – they were there to give a message to Chris Murphy – and he better listen up. That is not a threat – that is reality – and that is how the system works. When your constituents come out – as these 150+ did – then you better sit up and take notice.
I don’t think these protesters are disturbing at all. They are exercising their rights to bitch and complain to their elected official whom THEY pay and whose expenses THEY pay! So far, Murphy has ignored them and so this is what he and his colleagues can fully expect and what they fully deserve.

Are they angry – you bet your arse they are, and calling them a mob or paid operatives or whatever other damn silly names you wish to attach to them is only going to provoke them more – as will sending out the union thugs to deal with them. Healthcare is a life and death issue not to be screwed with.

It’s simple:
They want these Congressional clowns to read the bills.
They want these Congressional clowns to stop spending OUR tax money and wrecking our economy.
They want these Congressional clowns to stop ignoring them.
They want answers; not more lies and sweet platitudes.
Most of all they want their rights to be respected and upheld.
That’s why we have a damned Constitution, and if Murphy et al. continue to trample on our rights and continue to pass unconstitutional laws, and laws the people do not want, then they can expect this reaction.

nice find by Colin McEnroe:

How is that a “nice find”? I don’t know Red Hat Man, but doesn’t it make sense that when two of the biggest supporters for the President’s health care plan are from the same tiny state, it might be possible for one person who disagrees with the plan to attend both events?

My point is, simply, to you and to Colin, that Red Hat Man isn’t exactly the second gunman on the Grassy Knoll.

That’s very nice, but can you explain how it excuses the behavior of the individuals in the video above?

Genghis, it doesn’t excuse the behavior in the videos. Those guys came across as clowns, and no one will be bumping into any of them any time soon at a MENSA meeting. However, that’s not the point. The point here is the selective outrage on your part. Whether its Tea Party Patriots, Code Pink, or a union leader twisting the arm of a rank and file member, there are many examples of Neanderthal tactics on BOTH sides of the political spectrum. My only point is that you have failed to rail against any”left-leaning” yahoos when they cross the line, at least to date.

With regard to this video, nearly everyone is behaving badly, including the harassing videographer, who insists on antagonizing these people, and shoving his camera as close into their faces as possible, and trying to portray himself as non partisan. I don’t think anyone likes to be filmed without their consent, especially by someone trying to portray them in a poor light.

I too was bothered by this. I hate having cameras pushed in my space. Like bad karma the clip went from an indictment of one single teabagger to an indictment against the photographer.

These vocal teabaggers are getting too much press. lt only encourages them.

I’d think supporters of a public option would be much more concerned about this retreat:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/09/another-blow-to-public-op_n_254961.html

Maybe you’re okay with an angry mob shouting down a United Stated Congressperson. Most of the rest of us are not.

We’re underwhelmed by your sincerity.

Murphy responds to his constituents almost exclusively via form letters; his arrogance is already legend and far beyond even that of Dodd or (CT record holder) Dick Blumenthal.

Yet you’re surprised that some of his constituents are irked with him?

Clearly you didn’t really mean to post that did you?

Let’s face it Ed, you’re not respectful of others ever.
You didn’t even remove your hat (which you were wearing indoors no-less) when you met my wife.

Never-the-less you’re in here rambling on about proper decorum?
That makes about as much sense as attending a Sunday sermon led by Madalyn Murray O’Hair.

Take the links Dobbs posted at #57

Then take this one; for a Yale boy you should know better.
EVIL SWEDE’S GUIDE TO PROPER HAT ETIQUETTE
It is considered a sign of contempt and/or disrespect to leave your hat on when it would be proper to remove it.

http://blogs.courant.com/colin_mcenroe_to_wit/2009/08/wheres-waldo.html

It seems protesting and such is only deemed acceptable if you smell bad, dress down and carry a Democrat Voter ID.
Oh and screaming and threatening people is patriotic too, well if you’re on the left side of politiking that is.

See, thats called wonderfully Democratic Americana, even when bussed in wearing SEIU , Acorn or OFA Obama shirts, oh my how very spontaneous and genuine.

OB is calling on his thugs to go out and intimidate, to gather info and report back , wow I love the direction this country is going.

Is Flag@whitehouse.gov even legal? I thought we stopped that sort of thing after Nixon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRJ1oyhTZAQ

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/07/protesters-inte.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/27/AR2007012700629.html

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1202606/posts

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=86702

…but then again, if 86% of America is pleased with its health coverage, according to Time Magazine, isn’t it natural for people to get a bit upset when they perceive a threat to that coverage?

Maybe you’re okay with an angry mob shouting down a United Stated Congressperson. Most of the rest of us are not.

The Tea Baggers have every right to ask questions and get their Republican messages out, but the disruptiveness and threatened chaos is un-American.

In terms of when the film ends, the change of tone happened once the police arrived in force. Before that the situation was potentially violent.

Did anyone accost you at the Stratford tea party?

No?

Get over yourself already.

Good to see 9/11 skepicism being discussed, and I’ll leave a couple of links for all of you to ponder:

Swell – you won’t want to miss these exciting sites either!

Masons worship the devil

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The day I met Bigfoot

In terms of when the film ends, the change of tone happened once the police arrived in force. Before that the situation was potentially violent.

Oh please.

Nice spin, but let’s keep to the facts shall we?

It’s called “zoom”, and I didn’t put my camera in anyone’s face, although some of the TB’ers did get very close to me in attempted physical intimidation.

In terms of “baiting” them, if you’re arguing that asking about their purpose and intent is such I think you’re way off base. I made a concerted effort to be as polite as possible.

In terms of when the film ends, the change of tone happened once the police arrived in force. Before that the situation was potentially violent.

On the whole, though, as far as this video is concerned, I don’t see what the big deal is, or understand GC’s reaction to it.

I think it’s all quite clear, hyperbole and “manufactured” reactionary fraud, plain and easy to understand.

“With regard to the healthcare townhalls, whether it’s union organization or insurance industry folks showing up, we’re all citizens, and have the right to assemble and have our voices heard, regardless of the industry we’re associated with. Trying to to discredit an entire assembly based on film of a single protester, or union speech-giver is ridiculous, and takes away from the primary debate – whether or not public sector bureaucrats can provide better, more affordable healthcare, to a broader population than the current system, or whether the current employer-provided system of health insurance should be abandonded in favor of a return to a broader free-market insurance system where consumers pay directly for their health-insurance policies, much the same way they do for all their other insurance policies. The current system, which is somewhere in the middle of a fully public, and a free-market system, and could be viewed as somewhat of a “bipartisan compromise”, the type of idea so popular amongst “moderates” and “independents” these days, has a lot of problems. The question then is; do we move to the left towards full public sector control, or towards the right, and greater consumer responsibility, liberty, and free-market options? I personally prefer the latter, as though it may not be perfect, it is truly the only affordable option, and that encourages innovation, and offers the most choices.”

With regard to this video, nearly everyone is behaving badly, including the harassing videographer, who insists on antagonizing these people, and shoving his camera as close into their faces as possible, and trying to portray himself as non partisan. I don’t think anyone likes to be filmed without their consent, especially by someone trying to portray them in a poor light.

On the other side, shouting down a congressman is not the most effective tactic either. I do find it interesting to note that the film ends once Murphy comes over and addressed his protesters (kudos to him), and they seem to be taking a more reasonable tone.

On the whole, though, as far as this video is concerned, I don’t see what the big deal is, or understand GC’s reaction to it.