Tea Parties infiltrated??

[SassyLady]

How many posters here plan to attend their local Tea Party event or have one of their own?

BEWARE: The progressives are getting nasty.




"We've been ignored, we've been ridiculed. Well, now they're coming after us," said Judy Pepenella, a co-coordinator for the New York State Tea Party. "Gandhi's quote is one we understand: 'First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win."'



Updated April 12, 2010
Tea Party Opponents Hope to Infiltrate Party, Dismantle It

AP

Jason Levin, creator of www.crashtheteaparty.org, said Monday the group has 65 leaders in major cities across the country who are trying to recruit members to infiltrate tea party events for April 15 -- federal tax filing day, when tea party groups across America are planning to gather and protest high taxes.

Opponents of the fiscally conservative tea party movement say they plan to infiltrate and dismantle the political group by trying to make its members appear to be racist, homophobic and moronic.

Jason Levin, creator of www.crashtheteaparty.org, said Monday the group has 65 leaders in major cities across the country who are trying to recruit members to infiltrate tea party events for April 15 -- federal tax filing day, when tea party groups across America are planning to gather and protest high taxes.

"Every time we have someone on camera saying that Barack Obama isn't an American citizen, we want someone sitting next to him saying, 'That's right, he's an alien from outer space!"' Levin said.

Tea party members said the backlash comes from ignorance.

"They can't actually debate our message and that's their problem," said Bob MacGuffie, a Connecticut organizer for Right Principles, a tea party group that also has members in New York and New Jersey.

The tea party movement generally unites on the fiscally conservative principles of small government, lower taxes and less spending. Beyond that the ideology of the people involved tends to vary dramatically.

Levin says they want to exaggerate the group's least appealing qualities, further distance the tea party from mainstream America and damage the public's opinion of them.

"Do I think every member of the tea party is a homophobe, racist or a moron? No, absolutely not," Levin said. "Do I think most of them are homophobes, racists or morons? Absolutely."

The site manifesto says they want to dismantle the Tea Party by nonviolent means. "We have already sat quietly in their meetings, and observed their rallies," the site said.

Another tea party organizer said the attempt to destroy the movement was evidence its message is resonating.

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[82Marine89]

Been a member of the California Tea Party for a while now. :salute:

[SassyLady]

Been a member of the California Tea Party for a while now. :salute:

Right On!!! Have fun on Thursday and don't let the infiltraters incite you to their level.

:salute:

[krisy]

This Thursday April 15 we will be attending a huge tea party rally in downtown Cincinnati. Sean Hannity will be taping his show from there too. I can't wait!!!

As far as these morons go.....they have now exposed themsleves as idiots. I don't think they will be anything to worry about. This is just how nuts some liberals can be. Pretty disgusting tho.

[Gaffer]

Same tactic used by the government since 1947 concerning UFO's. Someone sees something and immediately there is a nut stepping forward to tell how he's in mental communication with some guy from Jupiter. It's all about making the others look like kooks. The liberals are trying to use those same tactics on the tea party.

[CSM]

The thing about the tea party is that ANYONE can CLAIM to be a tea party member....once they open their mouth EVERYONE will KNOW if they are or not.

The tea party movement is multi faceted and not focused on a single "special interest". More than anything, the tea party movement is far less tolerant of left/right extremism than any other political party, institution or movement in this country right now.

[namvet]

I heard they are going to carry racist signs. no doubt for liberal lame stream media to tape and put their own spin on it.

[SassyLady]

The thing about the tea party is that ANYONE can CLAIM to be a tea party member....once they open their mouth EVERYONE will KNOW if they are or not.

The tea party movement is multi faceted and not focused on a single "special interest". More than anything, the tea party movement is far less tolerant of left/right extremism than any other political party, institution or movement in this country right now.

Well said CSM!!! :clap:

[SassyLady]

Same tactic used by the government since 1947 concerning UFO's. Someone sees something and immediately there is a nut stepping forward to tell how he's in mental communication with some guy from Jupiter. It's all about making the others look like kooks. The liberals are trying to use those same tactics on the tea party.

Isn't it amazing how devious the liberals can be ... I could never be a liberal because I don't get ahead by making others look bad. If what I have to say or do cannot stand on it's own merits, then it's not worth fighting for with integrity.

[namvet]

they now have a forum. tea party crashers if you want to join

http://www.crashtheteaparty.org/

[SassyLady]

UPDATE: The organizer of the Crash the Tea Party Movement is being investigated

They are defending his right to "free speech".....and he is working hard to censor the Tea Party's right to free speech. Figures ....liberals defending their free speech right to quell conservatives' free speech rights. :slap:



Updated April 15, 2010
Oregon Teacher Panel Probes Educator Determined to 'Demolish' Tea Party
By Jana Winter
- FOXNews.com

A middle school teacher in Oregon who announced his intention "to dismantle and demolish the Tea Party" on his "Crash the Tea Party" Web site is under investigation by his state's Teacher Standards & Practices Commission.

Teacher Jason Levin is under investigation after his "Crash the Tea Party" Web site called on supporters to infiltrate anti government protests.
A middle school teacher in Oregon who announced his intention "to dismantle and demolish the Tea Party" on his "Crash the Tea Party" Web site is under investigation by his state's Teacher Standards & Practices Commission.

The investigation by Oregon's teacher licensing agency comes in response to a public outcry over Jason Levin's public statements that he'll do anything short of throwing rocks to bring down the Tea Party.

Levin, the media teacher at Conestoga Middle School in Beaverton, is the leader of a group that says it wants to infiltrate and bring down the loosely organized anti-big-government Tea Party movement.

He has said he would seek to embarrass Tea Partiers by attending their rallies dressed as Adolf Hitler, carrying signs bearing racist, sexist and anti-gay epithets, and acting as offensively as possible — anything short of throwing punches.

His school district is defending his right to free speech, but it's investigating whether he used district computers to spread his political message or worked on his Web site during school hours.

In a recent interview with Talking Points Memo, Levin said of his plans, “Our goal is that whenever a Tea Partier says 'Barack Obama was not born in America,' we're going be right there next to them saying, 'Yeah, in fact he wasn't born on Earth! He's an alien!'"

In a now deleted post on his “Crash the Tea Party” Web site, Levin called on his supporters to collect the Social Security numbers — among other personal identifying information — about as many Tea Party supporters as possible at the numerous rallies scheduled to take place on Thursday – Tax Day.

“Some other thoughts are to ask people at the rally to sign a petition renouncing socialism. See just how much info you can get from these folks (name address, DOB, Social Security #). The more data we can mine from the Tea Partiers, the more mayhem we can cause with it!!!!” he wrote.

The state agency is investigating whether this is a hint at identity theft, and whether it is appropriate behavior for a public school teacher. It also will investigate charges that Levin used school computers during school hours to work on his Web site. Levin works at Conestoga Middle School's media lab and teaches 6th, 7th and 8th graders about computers and technology.

According to the school district laws regulating teacher conduct, which are posted online: “The Beavertown School District rules involving teacher use of the district’s electronic system clearly state: The district's electronic communications system shall be used for educational purposes consistent with the district's mission, priorities and beliefs. Educational purposes do not include commercial use, use for personal financial gain or political advocacy.”

The investigation will be assigned to a case agent who will compile a preliminary report that will be presented before the commission. The commission members will then decide whether to charge Levin with misconduct or dismiss the case due to insufficient evidence, said Melody Hanson, the director of professional practices.

There are numerous factors that are weighed when considering disciplinary sanctions under state law, including:

--Whether the conduct was notorious or had negative effects on the public image of the school (public image could be an issue of contention in Beavertown, which was named the “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” in Oregon by Businessweek);

--the educator’s past performance;

--whether there was damage to students, other educators or the public;

--the likelihood of a recurrence of the conduct;

-- whether there is a danger that students will imitate the teacher’s behavior.

The earliest Levin’s case could be considered would be in August, since the commission meets only four times a year.

The Beaverton School District also is conducting an internal investigation to look into Levin's use of "work time and district equipment, and any other relevant issues," Maureen Wheeler, the district's public information officer, told FoxNews.com.

On Tuesday morning, the school district sent out a district-wide “media advisory” in which it declared its support of Levin. It described the teacher as a “leader of an anti-tea party organization” and called the controversy surrounding him a matter of free speech that should not be discussed with members of the press.

“What this teacher does in his private time is his private personal business. So when he’s not in school, that’s his personal time and there’s just not a lot we can do. This is an issue of free speech,” Wheeler told FoxNews.com on Tuesday.

The school district superintendent and several school board members deferred all questions to Wheeler.

[SassyLady]

UPDATE: The organizer of the Crash the Tea Party Movement is being investigated

They are defending his right to "free speech".....and he is working hard to censor the Tea Party's right to free speech. Figures ....liberals defending their right to quell conservatives rights



Updated April 15, 2010
Oregon Teacher Panel Probes Educator Determined to 'Demolish' Tea Party
By Jana Winter
- FOXNews.com

A middle school teacher in Oregon who announced his intention "to dismantle and demolish the Tea Party" on his "Crash the Tea Party" Web site is under investigation by his state's Teacher Standards & Practices Commission.

Teacher Jason Levin is under investigation after his "Crash the Tea Party" Web site called on supporters to infiltrate anti government protests.
A middle school teacher in Oregon who announced his intention "to dismantle and demolish the Tea Party" on his "Crash the Tea Party" Web site is under investigation by his state's Teacher Standards & Practices Commission.

The investigation by Oregon's teacher licensing agency comes in response to a public outcry over Jason Levin's public statements that he'll do anything short of throwing rocks to bring down the Tea Party.

Levin, the media teacher at Conestoga Middle School in Beaverton, is the leader of a group that says it wants to infiltrate and bring down the loosely organized anti-big-government Tea Party movement.

He has said he would seek to embarrass Tea Partiers by attending their rallies dressed as Adolf Hitler, carrying signs bearing racist, sexist and anti-gay epithets, and acting as offensively as possible — anything short of throwing punches.

His school district is defending his right to free speech, but it's investigating whether he used district computers to spread his political message or worked on his Web site during school hours.

In a recent interview with Talking Points Memo, Levin said of his plans, “Our goal is that whenever a Tea Partier says 'Barack Obama was not born in America,' we're going be right there next to them saying, 'Yeah, in fact he wasn't born on Earth! He's an alien!'"

In a now deleted post on his “Crash the Tea Party” Web site, Levin called on his supporters to collect the Social Security numbers — among other personal identifying information — about as many Tea Party supporters as possible at the numerous rallies scheduled to take place on Thursday – Tax Day.

“Some other thoughts are to ask people at the rally to sign a petition renouncing socialism. See just how much info you can get from these folks (name address, DOB, Social Security #). The more data we can mine from the Tea Partiers, the more mayhem we can cause with it!!!!” he wrote.

The state agency is investigating whether this is a hint at identity theft, and whether it is appropriate behavior for a public school teacher. It also will investigate charges that Levin used school computers during school hours to work on his Web site. Levin works at Conestoga Middle School's media lab and teaches 6th, 7th and 8th graders about computers and technology.

According to the school district laws regulating teacher conduct, which are posted online: “The Beavertown School District rules involving teacher use of the district’s electronic system clearly state: The district's electronic communications system shall be used for educational purposes consistent with the district's mission, priorities and beliefs. Educational purposes do not include commercial use, use for personal financial gain or political advocacy.”

The investigation will be assigned to a case agent who will compile a preliminary report that will be presented before the commission. The commission members will then decide whether to charge Levin with misconduct or dismiss the case due to insufficient evidence, said Melody Hanson, the director of professional practices.

There are numerous factors that are weighed when considering disciplinary sanctions under state law, including:

--Whether the conduct was notorious or had negative effects on the public image of the school (public image could be an issue of contention in Beavertown, which was named the “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” in Oregon by Businessweek);

--the educator’s past performance;

--whether there was damage to students, other educators or the public;

--the likelihood of a recurrence of the conduct;

-- whether there is a danger that students will imitate the teacher’s behavior.

The earliest Levin’s case could be considered would be in August, since the commission meets only four times a year.

The Beaverton School District also is conducting an internal investigation to look into Levin's use of "work time and district equipment, and any other relevant issues," Maureen Wheeler, the district's public information officer, told FoxNews.com.

On Tuesday morning, the school district sent out a district-wide “media advisory” in which it declared its support of Levin. It described the teacher as a “leader of an anti-tea party organization” and called the controversy surrounding him a matter of free speech that should not be discussed with members of the press.

“What this teacher does in his private time is his private personal business. So when he’s not in school, that’s his personal time and there’s just not a lot we can do. This is an issue of free speech,” Wheeler told FoxNews.com on Tuesday.

The school district superintendent and several school board members deferred all questions to Wheeler.

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[namvet]

I posted his forum here. there's a lot of conservs on there ass flammin' the retards. nothing will stop the party now.

[Abbey Marie]

My husband, who does not get involved in rallies, etc., just came back from checking out the tea party today in Philly. That says something about it's popularity to me. :salute:

[Mr. P]

I posted his forum here. there's a lot of conservs on there ass flammin' the retards. nothing will stop the party now.

I just get a blank black screen from your link, NV.

[CSM]

Went to the local tea party event yesterday evening. Lot's of folks there. hard to tell exactly how many were there total because they came and went but while I was there I would estimate a crowd of about 3,000. That is HUGE for the area I live in. I would also say that the majority of the crowds were women.

[krisy]

I just get a blank black screen from your link, NV.

I get an online store to purchase their t shirts. I guess he saw some money to be made in his cause.

I have to wonder if someone is going to infiltrate....why would they tell everyone?!:slap: Not to swift.