President Obama’s former green jobs czar Van Jones went on “Anderson Cooper 360″ Wednesday to discuss the fallout from the presidential elections and the demographic problems facing the Republican party. When the topic of the Tea Party came up, Jones was rather candid in his assessment. He called the Tea Party “one of the most impressive citizen movements in history of country” adding that they should be spoken of “with a certain amount of respect.”
Jones then turned the conversation, noting that the Tea Party has “been harmful to the GOP.” The reason? ”Some of the style and tone of the Tea Party has been very offensive to people of color and women” Jones says. He notes that this hurts the Republicans demographically as the party looks to grow. Jones concludes by reiterating that it would be a “mistake” for Democrats to not work with the Tea Party caucus.
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Triple7
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:48pmThis is nothing more than a Marxist ginning up the propaganda theme of TEA Party folks being exclusive to angry white men.
They know what this last election meant. They are by propaganda trying to quell the movement of the TEA Party. Kill the morale. Put fear into anybody on the fringe of joining of being labeled a racist/ misogynist and discourage any minority of joining.
It also sends a subtle message to those useful idiots. Van Jones is nothing more than a media propagandist for the movement.
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For my Liberty!
Nov. 16, 2012 at 9:06pmAMEN! The TEA party has NOT been “Harmful to the GOP” The GOP has been ALMOST as CORRUPT as the DEMS for YEARS! TIME to clean out the house!
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ObamaForward_OverTheCliff
Nov. 17, 2012 at 3:29am“Van Jones … The Tea Party Is One of ‘Most Impressive Citizen Movements In History of Country’”
Why, Van! … you silver-tongued DEVIL, you!
“Glenn Beck: Flies keep landing on Obama because of all the bullcrap that comes out of his mouth” ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReGeE1GEfjs
GB: “Okay, this is just for inside, how many people on the Glenn Beck staff, have had a nightmare that kind of ends kind of like this … Van Jones walking into a room and I’m tied to a chair and then he takes off a mask and says: [with the Satan-speech button pressed] ‘Now, it’s just you and me.’ “
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penelope2
Nov. 17, 2012 at 11:03amWow…who is that guy? Rhetorical question, of course. What is he up to; to all of the sudden have this tone?
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longun45
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:26pmWait until I become a democrat, then i can start giving them black eyes.
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denkat56
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:22pmWhy is this leach still around, why does his opinion even matter or count. The tea party will only get stronger and more powerful. Don’t underestimate them, after all the crap king Obama has done and plans on doing. They will be heard. Don’t plan on them going nowhere, but forward to protect America and it’s constitution. You Communist , socialist bastard.
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teebubba
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:42pmVan Jones is well known now because Beck made him famous. He has started to enjoy the fruits of real income. Now he wears $ 3000 tailor made suits. He’s become a “plutocrat” and is enjoying the company of the other CNN talking heads…so he attempts to moderate some of his views to seem to be a reasonable citizen. But…BEWARE!!
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vox_populi
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:46pmYeah, great job with the 2012 election by the way, Tea Party.
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cathouseumbrella
Nov. 16, 2012 at 9:28pmThe tea party has already died. It’s a little sad that some people haven’t realized that yet.
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kaydeebeau
Nov. 17, 2012 at 5:44am@ Vox = perhaps you should look a little farther down the ballots – to say the 33 governors offices now occupied by Repubs or the state houses that are Repub majorities or gained Repub seats or states like Tenn who now have a Repub super majority for the first time since reconstruction or perhpas that the Fed house is still in the hands of the Repubs…..
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chucksue351
Nov. 17, 2012 at 9:04ammao also wore the most expensive clothes he could get
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Freedom Defender
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:08pmFellow Tea Party Patriot’s-
I have a few thoughts I must share. First-Van Jones..You know you have to address us(Tea Party), cause we won’t fade like the 99%ers. In fact I believe we will only get strong with what is to come(next four years). Sorry Jones it won’t work. Second I was at restoring honor and restoring Love…and I would say that Beck\Freedomworks are allies to our movement! They are a part of us! Thirdly, We(tea party) represent all American’s! That’s a fact! Color\Gender means nothing. I save the best for last….. I’m proud to see so many Fellow Patriot’s. I have nothing but love for you all! STAY STRONG, my friend’s :)
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Stelex
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:19pmFreedom….I to believe that the Tea Party represents core America. Its not a color, heritage or ethnaticity……its an attitude. Limited Gov, personal responsibility, and love of nation. No war on women, war on blacks, war on the rich, war on whatever. We need to get more people active and riled or we will lose this nation to a group of minority’s being pandered to by “BIG GOV” Ie Obama. People, if you have core Tea Party beliefs…..start speaking up and getting in your reps face.
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RightUnite
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:20pmAmen! I’m certainly not going away.
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jblaze
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:49pmNotice the talking points Pres. Obama and his minions are following these day? Flatter your enemy and in your next breath say what you really think! They have learned how to lie, cheat and deceive by the master of all lies! Know your enemy and you can defeat him!
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cathouseumbrella
Nov. 16, 2012 at 9:36pmYou have already faded away. The tea party is already just the punchline to a piece of recent history.
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Fla Del
Nov. 16, 2012 at 11:15pmCATHOUSEUMBRELLA
I am a board member of our local 9-12 Project and a member of the Tea Party.
Sorry to make you look bad but our membership has grown since the election.
We will be stronger than the past during the mid terms and the next pres. election.
We are looking to dump all the Dems and Reps that do not stand strong for America.
We do not care what party or race you are.
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Stiggs
Nov. 17, 2012 at 12:36amAn SEIU leader lamented that while they tried to organize the OWS crew into the democratic response to the TEA party, it failed miserably [despite the monies pumped into it]. He acknowledged that the TEA party was a true grassroots movement, a multitude of members across an entire nation working as a single organic unit, keenly focused on pushing the rights of the individual in a highly organized manner.
The difference is that you can’t buy the passion behind the concept – freedom. In just a few short years, the TEA party has accomplished so very much. They still thrive in communities continuing to grow their network and working towards liberty, lower taxes and smaller government for all individuals.
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pamela kay
Nov. 17, 2012 at 3:45amFREEDOM DEFENDER, I am with you. I think Jones is afraid of the Tea Party, not because we are racist, but because we are determined and strong. We are growing in numbers, and we stand for the truth.
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Oldphoto678
Nov. 17, 2012 at 7:57amIf the tea party represents all of America why do most Americans reject the tea party. The tea party is embraced by only a small percentage of Americans, and the moderates are frantically trying to distance themselves from the tea party. As for myself, I long ago declared the tea party an enemy of the people, and traitors to the republic. You are the enemy, and the world will be a far better place without you.
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benrush
Nov. 19, 2012 at 1:59amold photos fade but the teapot keeps boiling
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RavenKnight
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:05pmVan Jones, you are still a commie and always will be along with your buddies. What you say is garbage in my book. enough said
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DeeCee
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:11pmAgreed, 100%
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voodoolife
Nov. 17, 2012 at 12:49am100% truth. Short and to the point!
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himynameisliberty
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:58pmOffensive to women and people of color, eh?.. that comment alone illustrates perfectly the mantra being pushed mercilessly on the American people by the far left, including the MSM .. Very sad that just because a black person calls a group “racist” or “Bigoted” means that must be true no matter what to his tragically mis-informed followers, especially when it is a conservative group/person..WE conservatives really need to go out and explain our ideology everywhere possible that we want the best for anyone in this country regardless of race,religion or gender.The general notion that “Republicans are only for the rich ” needs to be put to rest permanently.We need more Clear speaking conservatives like Herman Cain to go into the inner-cities and show the masses just how sheep-like they really are!!
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yiska8
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:58pmCondescending SOB. Now that the Tea Party is no longer a threat, we’re a movement to be respected???? Oh yeah, now that his massir’ is in power and he and his worthless fellow communistas did all they could to destroy and slander a group of ordinary American citizens. He’s the slave and someday Obama’s whip will prove to be too much and those chains will get much heavier. Reap what you sow Jonesy.
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RANGER1965
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:46pmAs a member of the Tea Party, I am less offended by Van Jones than the GOP.
Van Jones is a known quantity, he is a socialist, and he is my enemy. As my enemy I afford him a certain amount of respect. I know that he will do anything to win, and I know that he really believes that “his” way is the best way for American prosperity ( I think it will destroy the nation), and I will oppose him at every turn.
But the GOP is like a seductress worming it’s way into your thinking, and slowly eroding the Tea Party with promises of relevancy if they go along, and warnings of destruction if they don’t.
The GOP is taking the once pure conservative message and corrupting it, turning it into this hateful nebulous thing which says nothing, and means nothing. And if they have their way the Tea Party will die forever….And they are supposed to be our friend… Pftt!!
The GOP is like the One Ring. The Tea Party needs to take this gold bauble off their finger, and throw it into the fire permanently.
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BlackCrow
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:55pmA Democrat is a tiger who will eat you for lunch. An establishment Republican is a tapeworm who will suck you dry from the inside out. The end result is the same, more government, less freedom.
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Stoic one
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:59pmWELL SAID!
fellow TEA sympathizer
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Wolfgang the Gray
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:04pmAgreed. There are so many Republicans that vote the party line. Just because someone has an R in front of their name, doesn’t mean that person is a good candidate. Then they always use their reasoning that “They are better than the democrat.” Well, sometimes yes and sometimes know. If McCain had won in 2008, the TEA Party & 912 movements may not have been created. McCain is a progressive just like Obama is, but he would have taken the country their slower. It is like the frog in the boiling water analogy.
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jblaze
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:10pmRanger
Exactly! The Tea Party became more powerful than any other grassroots movement because they were against the GOP and the DNC and took both parties to task! The moment they teamed up with the GOP their power started to slip away. The Tea Party needs to separate from the GOP.
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brother_ed
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:32pmWell said, all.
Count me in.
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revelation2012
Nov. 16, 2012 at 8:50pmRNC threw Romney under the bus,,, They could have assisted with this Election fraud
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Margyt
Nov. 16, 2012 at 11:00pmI agree. The Tea Party was never a Republican movement. It is a patriotic movement outside all political parties. The fact that we are conservative only speaks to the rational truth of conservative principles. He is right that it is one of the most impressive movements of all time. That is because it it came from mainstream America, middle America, seeing the future and saying “no”. We were right then and are right now. And we took a stand in time to have it make a difference if people had chosen to listen. History will see it as the amazing thing it is. The only problem is that prophets tend not to be honored until after the disaster they are warning about has occurred.
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NancyBee
Nov. 16, 2012 at 11:04pmTea!!!
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yiska8
Nov. 17, 2012 at 8:20pmYes sir… you are correct. Spot on Ranger.
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OurFoundingFather
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:44pm“Allen West” is questioning the validity of his election using the courts – saying that Allen West is voted out is not accurate – heck …. what does it matter most of what comes out of Van J. hatch is not accurate.
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DeVain
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:43pmAfter almost 4 years I have yet to meet one of these racist woman hating tea party people the media talks about.
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Seth Patriot
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:34pmWe are offensive because we expect people to actually work for their “stuff”.
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CatB
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:43pmI’ll remember to tell women and “people of color” at the next TEA Party that according to Van Jones they should be offended .. I am certain it will be good for a LAUGH! Oh and btw .. I am a woman Mr. Jones .. and I find you and the rest of Obama’s commie friends offensive. Nothing to do with color or gender.
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socialism.rocks
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:49pmwork for your stuff ?what teh hell it costs the federal government a hundred k per services for a middle-class job it costs government a hundred times more then you earn and pay in taxes
better start realizing that because that will be your own doom
hands off my entitlements… but screw everyone elses is going to destroy america to the core then
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Stelex
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:21pm“WE” are not the offensive ones……..be careful how you phrase things. They are offensive because they want something for nothing.
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jungle J
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:29pmhe speaks for the devil and like the devil and and and…the sane understand his words are designed to confuse the already confused.
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Tinfoilhat
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:28pmAs an Latino man I must be missing something. I am a proud Tea Party supporter, and Van Jones does not speak for me! I speak for myself.
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BHOHG2G
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:49pmBecause he is type casting women and people of color as a single entity… not individual thinkers. Good for you my friend.
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BlackCrow
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:51pmThere were a handful of either nut cases or deliberate plants who got in front of the news cameras and spouted some racist trash. The left seized on them and branded the Tea Party racist, sexist, bigot, homophobe’s who hate kids and cats.
Never had one show up at a meeting. The chairman in Bexar County Texas is Hispanic, Allen West is black, but ignore them.
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BBEV
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:22pm”Some of the style and tone of the Tea Party has been very offensive to people of color and women” Jones says.
We are for all Americans as equals nothing less.
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IMCHRISTIAN
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:16pmI would like a list of them if he has such
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Oneirishman
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:16pmI’m a Tea Party member. Jone will be among the first group hung when we take our country back.
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Brother Winston Smith
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:22pm…and what of the republican co-opters, like Beck and Freedomworks – who have NOTHING TO DO with the tea party?
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majasdad
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:27pmYou just proved his point m0r0n.
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fande3rls
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:30pmno you are not a tea party meber , i am one that this is not any part of our movement ,you are a troll makeing things up .
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Clownzilla
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:38pm@Oneirishman
You are an obvious troll.
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RANGER1965
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:54pmThe Tea Party needs do nothing, but hunker down, prepare for the storm, and protect one another.
Because when the storm hits it will be people like ONEIRISHMAN and the rest of his OWS ilk who will be doing the hanging. They will happily turn the big cities into abattoirs until the food runs out. Then they will turn on each other. After a few excursions into more rural areas they will learn to avoid the land of the well armed and fortified Tea Partier.
…And when the storm has run it’s course it’ll be the real patriots who pick up the pieces, and set this nation back on even keel…because they have the will, the faith, and the heart to survive this coming fandango.
I suggest you really think about what’s coming Irishman, and get on the right side.
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Marine25
Nov. 17, 2012 at 1:38pmAre Tea Baggers racist? Let’s ask an expert:
“And I issued a challenge to Tea Party members. … Gingrich is a progressive. … If you have a big government progressive, or a big government progressive in Obama, one in Newt Gingrich, one in Obama, ask yourself this, Tea Party: is it about Obama’s race? Because that’s what it appears to be to me. If you’re against him but you’re for this guy, it must be about race.”
–Glenn Beck, December 12, 2011.
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progressiveslayer
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:13pmJones you communist heathen I’ve identified one of your supporters,she isn’t very intelligible because she’s an OBAMAZOMBIE. Your tax dollars hard at work……………….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr201FqTP4w
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Stelex
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:27pmWhy did yo do that to me, I can’t resist a link, that one hurt bad……you owe me three beers and several aspirin.
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progressiveslayer
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:55pmHAHAHAHA I couldn’t resist doing it again,you’ll have that tune in your head for a while,sorry I couldn’t help it.
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biffo
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:12pmWe hold this man in deep contempt. He is a racist liar of the highest degree, and the thought of anyone in the TP being the kind of lowlife that he really is , is laughable. Follow him, read his speeches and comments. He is a purse snatching, lying, racist, communist, who could not give one wit about his black race, and the damage being done to the black community in America by him and his community organizers. He is nothing but a silk suited pimp saying ‘how high’ when his masters say ‘jump’. Despicable pile of steaming vegetation.
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momrules
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:17pmOh BIFFO……..Well said, well said.
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1proud_Texan
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:31pmTell us how you really feel. :-)
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Stelex
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:31pmWhats truly amazing is …….they follow……looking at the evidence, I’m not holding out a lot of faith in the black community to ever wake up. Call me a bigot, I just call them like I see them.
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revelation2012
Nov. 16, 2012 at 8:41pmhere, here
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spfoam1
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:11pmI still think his neck looks too short.
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Stelex
Nov. 16, 2012 at 7:33pmThat’s his penis
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DeathRattle
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:10pmThe Tea Party was labeled (Without any proof) of wrongdoing, racism, sexism…etc etc. But this is exactly what the left does when they cannot win with reality, they slander, name call and label all in an attempt to shut down any disclosure of what the left like to feed their uninformed voters.
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socialism.rocks
Nov. 16, 2012 at 9:40pmthe teaparty is full of racists who are scared other people are going to take their handouts fact…
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NHwinter
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:10pm”Some of the style and tone of the Tea Party has been very offensive to people of color and women”
I don’t think so!!!! What has been offensive to this woman is “war on women” by democrats and how insulting they have been. Voting with our bodies, really! Offensive in their crudeness and offensive in the VP they have. I think the Tea Party and Romney have been very patriotic and dignified. Sadly, we are now stuck with crude.
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1proud_Texan
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:33pmFrom one woman to another, I totally agree.
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possom
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:06pmCan you spell comrade jone’s boy’s and girl’s?
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Armyof One
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:05pmYes hurtful, as in we don’t care about the color of your skin or your gender. We care about your character, work ethic, and loyalty to God and country. All of which is hateful to those that believe being a slave to governmnt is preferable to being free.
Van Jones, of course, would know nothing of this.
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DeathRattle
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:23pmThe sad part of this is, “the content of one’s character” no longer matters to any black supporting this administration. There are so many people that can’t even make a decision for their own well being and or that of the country that pays their monthly Obama bucks.
But mark my words they will be the first to riot when the money runs dry. Shame.
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Trail_Jumper
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:26pmNow that was the most articulate statement I’ve read on this thread so far. Well said, Army.
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DavidLike
Nov. 16, 2012 at 11:56pmTalk it up or talk it DOWN….talk until your lips turn blue…. the TEA party is all about character. Solid character…. when you think you got ‘em down, they will suddenly show up in great strength and surprise you. They are quiet but determined and their love for truth (as in economic math) will not be over ridden by big mouth communists such as Van Jones. If you have not learned the lessons of history, strength of character comes from morality and truth of which will outlast the self worshiping types that are the basis of leftist ideology.
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progressiveslayer
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:05pmJones concludes by reiterating that it would be a “mistake” for Democrats to not work with the Tea Party caucus. What eight ball is saying here is it would be a mistake for the dems to not try convert TEA party congressmen into dems ie communists like that stupid bastard or RINOS.
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The-Real-Enrico
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:16pmYou nailed it. You took the thoughts right out of my head.
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kickagrandma
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:02pmyou’re damn right we are, and we aren’t done yet. Know why?
Because, van, WE THE PEOPLE depend on GOD ALMIGHTY WHO IS FAITHFUL AND TRUE.
There are no “buts” in HIS KINGDOM!
you and those like you no matter the color of the skin serve the wrong master.
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rickc34
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:09pmNot good for demon-rats either huh Van.
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environmentalandawake
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:09pmGO Grandma!
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momrules
Nov. 16, 2012 at 6:16pmWell said Kick.
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