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A Deadly Double Standard
« on: March 04, 2011, 10:40:33 AM »
As I write of double standards in regards to the differential between the establishment Left’s treatment of the Tea Party protests and the recent onslaught of pro-public sector union protests, everyone who I care to receive this message already knows what I’m talking about. Therefore I am not going to bother linking to the multitude of videos of peaceful Tea Party protests or violent union protests that we’ve all seen countless times. I won’t link to the multitude of Leftist lies against the Tea Party, or the multitude of examples of Leftist silence in the face of blatant violence and violent rhetoric coming from the Left. I’m not writing to chronicle this double standard, or convince anyone of its existence, because it’s already established among those to whom I write. And to those who disagree that it is established – move along. You’re disingenuous, and I’m not speaking to you.

Rather, I am writing to share what I believe is an extremely dangerous dynamic that is being created by this double standard, the result of which I believe people could end up getting hurt or killed.

Regardless of what one perceives as the success or failure of the Left’s attempts to portray the Tea Party as perpetually on the edge of violent action, the fact remains that a concerted effort is being made to create that narrative of violence. A legitimate peaceful political movement carrying out its constitutional mandate to redress grievances is being falsely demonized by the President and the Democrat party, major Leftist media, organized labor, Socialist organizations, academia, entertainment, and the Leftist “street”. Never mind at this point whether you believe they are succeeding or failing in that effort. My point is that they are trying, vehemently, desperately to create this narrative in the absence of any evidence whatsoever - truth be damned. The Left, from the President of the United States all the way down to his agitators on the street, are working hard to perpetuate a lie about the nature of resistance to this government’s agenda.

In the union protests of Wisconsin that have subsequently fanned outward to other places, we’ve seen actual violent rhetoric, hate-speech, racism, bullying, and violent actions, repeated over and over again. Exactly the kind of ugly behavior of which the Left falsely accuses the Tea Party has played out almost daily since the unions besieged the Wisconsin state capitol, and that behavior has been repeated in Ohio and elsewhere.

And yet in the face of actual violent rhetoric and actions, these same Leftists – from the President of the United States down to the agitators on the street – are supportive of these activities. Whether through outright rhetorical support, tacitly standing by, or omission, obfuscation, and justification by the media, the Left is engaging in none of the wailing and gnashing of teeth against violence that they’ve repeatedly used against the Tea Party.

It is a given that we have a population roughly split down the political and ideological middle. Now we have one side falsely accusing the other side of violence as it engages in violence itself for which it suffers no accountability, and for which it enjoys support of the establishment reaching as high as the President.

The overall dynamic created by the double standard this: Americans of all political and ideological persuasion are receiving a loud and clear message that the Left will go to great lengths to persecute opposition to its agenda, and will support violence and violent rhetoric in support of its agenda.

As the Leftist violence and hatred that we are seeing play out in Wisconsin and elsewhere is allowed to pass without accountability, while simultaneously non-violence against the government’s agenda is persecuted, Leftists who are currently committing violence are receiving the message – however directly or indirectly – that their actions are justified and acceptable.

I perceive that the Leftist “street” is receiving a “go ahead” signal from the Leftist establishment in this battle for the heart and soul of America. They are being told that they are all-in; that it's crunch-time for Socialism, now or never. They are being told that whatever they need to do in service of their agenda is on the table, and they will not be held accountable. Thus I believe the dynamic created by this double-standard could end up getting someone injured or killed. I think the reality of the situation needs to be addressed, and the implications discussed.

Cross-posted @ http://www.redstate.com
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2011, 11:43:32 AM »
I can't comment at Red State, it must hate my work spam filter or something...keeps dying.

Anyway, BRAVO!  Good post IDP!

The ugly agitators are going apenuts and Tea Party members have bent over backwards to be peaceful and civil, but the entire Left has turned up down and down up, trying to spin reality into something it isn't.  And complicity by key organizations and institutions is making the reality of violent demise of an innocent citizen as the result of Leftist thuggery is beginning to look like a "when" scenario, not an "if"!

And when it happens, will it be Katie bar the door?!

We've seen in other nations how violent socialism's death throes can be, is this to be our fate as well?

If it to be BITS, it's entirely on the Left's hands...Obama, his Regime, the MFM, the unions, all of 'em...it will be their massacre!

Damn them!
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2011, 11:47:52 AM »
I am in total agreement IDP.

Despite the phony call for civility in the wake of the Tucson shootings, the lefts ramping-up of both rhetoric and assaultive behavior has left the unmistakable message - it's only a matter of time before they explode in wide-spread acts of violent civil disobedience. When they do...When they do all are at risk of being potential targets. Women. Children. Aged or infirm.

The more vulnerable, the more likely a target for violent assault.

I worry for my parents. I can take care of myself and have zero reservations about dropping the hammer, but I can't be with them 24/7.

Now is the time for all good citizens to become "combat-aware" - Check your supplies. Keep your gas tank topped off. Bad time to go exploring unknown areas. Let people know where you are going and keep a cell phone on you.

I firmly believe that it is coming although I do now know in what form.

Stay safe y'all.

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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2011, 11:53:29 AM »
TAZE THEM BRO!!!
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2011, 01:19:57 PM »
"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." - Mark Twain

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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2011, 01:42:39 PM »
Someone's already been killed ... but, since it was a Republican congressman, it's "move along, nothing to see here" because the murderer could not be pinned to the Right - and not for lack of trying.

Someone else, or ones, will be killed and I believe it won't be an incidental by-product; it will be the point.  Maybe the flash-point.

I tried to post that at RedState and was advised I haven't been "registered long enough to comment".  (I just signed up.)

So, vavanculo.  This is why I rarely comment anywhere else.
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2011, 01:50:30 PM »
TAZE THEM BRO!!!

Back when they first came out I gifted them to several people, I'm glad they never had to use them, many of the tasers did not perform as advertised.

Today I a am hesitant to purchase one.  If there was accurate information about various brands and performance a taser would be an attractive defense item.

TEOTWAWKI topic?


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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2011, 01:50:55 PM »
This is exactly how I feel!  ::bashing:: Of course, maybe, this site will be different!
Have you looked at; http://www.republicfortheunitedstates.org/ I think this is the answer.

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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2011, 01:57:58 PM »
This is exactly how I feel!  ::bashing:: Of course, maybe, this site will be different!
Have you looked at; http://www.republicfortheunitedstates.org/ I think this is the answer.

Welcome Roger. Is that your website at the link?
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2011, 02:16:42 PM »
No sir, it's OUR website. Here is a video, who's first 20-30 minutes will explain what we are doing much better than I can;
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2011, 02:18:57 PM »
TAZE THEM BRO!!!

Back when they first came out I gifted them to several people, I'm glad they never had to use them, many of the tasers did not perform as advertised.

Today I a am hesitant to purchase one.  If there was accurate information about various brands and performance a taser would be an attractive defense item.

TEOTWAWKI topic?



I hear bean bag rounds are selling out fast.
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2011, 03:15:34 PM »
The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2011, 04:06:40 PM »
I was with you right up to the part where you said that the 14th Amendment was illegal. Can you cite legal precedent to support that contention?

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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2011, 05:10:23 PM »
hmmmm redstate don't like me no more......

I don't remember posting anyth.........ooops  ::whatgives:: wait.....never-mind......I have no recollection of anything I may or may not have wrote there that got me banished....................

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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2011, 05:38:20 PM »
Still won't let me post; same message.
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2011, 06:15:06 PM »
Still won't let me post; same message.

If I remember right, redstate has like a 24 hour buffer period between account setup and ability to post.
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2011, 06:21:46 PM »
Someone's already been killed ... but, since it was a Republican congressman, it's "move along, nothing to see here" because the murderer could not be pinned to the Right - and not for lack of trying.

Someone else, or ones, will be killed and I believe it won't be an incidental by-product; it will be the point.  Maybe the flash-point.

I tried to post that at RedState and was advised I haven't been "registered long enough to comment".  (I just signed up.)

So, vavanculo. vafanculo This is why I rarely comment anywhere else.

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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2011, 07:00:05 PM »
Good post, IDP.
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« Reply #18 on: March 04, 2011, 08:30:48 PM »
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Re: A Deadly Double Standard
« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2011, 09:08:08 PM »
Good commentary. You make a lot of good points. I see it as a propaganda war, and conservatives seem to be losing it. My instincts tell me that we would be losing it much worse without alternative media such as this Internet thingie and talk radio. I believe that there has always been a media bias in my lifetime, but up until recently it was much more subtle. Now they don't even bother to hide it anymore, but then they still claim it doesn't exist.

How do we fight it? By getting the truth out. How do we get the truth out? A number of ways. The Tea Party has been very valuable in waking a lot of people up, but there are still a lot who are apathetic. We need to get those people interested and informed.

Clearly, liberals will do anything to protect their interests. When we have the DOJ not prosecuting voter intimidation, we know we are going to have a long uphill climb against these radicals who control most of the media. The only long term solution is to vote these people out of office. My hope is that most people can look at the Tea Party and these union radicals and see both for who they really are. If not, we are in big trouble.