‘We Don’t Sit Around and Read Books’: FreedomWorks CEO Matt Kibbe Says He Wants to Community Organize the Right
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FreedomWorks President/CEO Matt Kibbe
The one thing the institutional left has always been better at than conservatives is community organizing, FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe said. He created FreedomWorks to change that.
“It’s always been a bias in the conservative movement amongst libertarians to really focus on the books and the ideas,” Kibbe told TheBlaze in a dimly lit hotel lobby in Arlington, Texas, just a stone’s throw from where Restoring Love will conclude at Cowboys Stadium Saturday night. “There are a lot of think tanks that wrote a lot of 40-page white papers that sat on shelves, while the left was beating us in the streets, they were reading Saul Alinsky, they were organizing, they were protesting.”
As the Tea Party movement goes global and crosses international and cultural boundaries, it is more important than ever to turn words into action, he said.
“It’s inspiring to know that you are part of a global movement,” Kibbe said. ”We don’t sit around and read books… But the point is that those ideas have to be given legs, they have to be put into action.”
He went on: “[The Tea Party] is not just a protest movement, it is not just a ‘get out the vote’ machine. We want to make it so every activist — if they want to be a blogger, if they want to do a Tuesday night book club, if they want to do community service — we have to figure out a way to create a portfolio of activities, all of which build the community.”
Watch TheBlaze’s exclusive interview with Kibbe below:
The Blaze’s Benny Johnson contributed to this report.
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Beachbaby
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:06amThe Dems paid those flea bitten drug addicted losers 17 bucks an hour for Occupy whatever. Pay me and Ill show up…
Report Post »nothinghere
Posted on July 29, 2012 at 12:08ami’m glad there is a group such as freedomworks thats thinking,and hopefully will act along this line,i’ve commented for a long time for something like this.
Report Post »it would be great to see freedomworks share in some of the billions of tax-payer dollars a year granted groups for getting the vote out,and community organizing by our government.
get those 40 page white papers,and present them,or the information in them to local civic groups,give them the parameters, of what can be done, where and when it can be done,it can be done in midtown,suburbs,rural communities,i think freedomworks will find plenty of receptive poeple.
RSHLUVER
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 6:08pmIn the long run, is the GOP dead?
Report Post »http://www.humanevents.com/2012/07/27/in-the-long-run-is-the-gop-dead/
Tree_Butcher
Posted on July 29, 2012 at 9:42pmNo, RINOs are about to be extinct.
Report Post »2012hey
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 5:35pmI am a FORMER GBTV subscriber who used to think Glen had the right idea but now he has sold his soul to FreedomWorks. I support RON PAUL and I hope he is able to redirect the CORRUPT GOP in Tampa and take the nomination. He is really our only hope. MITT ROMNEY is a PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICAN. The elite is playing “good cop bad cop” with us offering Mitt as alternative to Obama. They are almost identical.
Report Post »Jabboe9
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 9:21pmPlease!……We’re begging you……….for the love of all things sain………. STOP!!!! Paul can barely answer a simple question at a presidential debate without sounding like an idiot, so how can he be an answer for anything? THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DO NOT WANT THIS RATTLE HEAD FOR OUT PRES!!! If we did, he’d be Mit Romney!!! He’s not going to be President, so to all you Paullitites……………..STOP!!!
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on July 29, 2012 at 9:14amYou are a traitor. A stubborn, arrogant, contemptuous traitor.
Report Post »LameLiberals
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 2:22pmSoetoro’s 2012 election contingency
The planned re-election of Obama, revolutionary style
More from DHS Insider
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/48202
Report Post »LameLiberals
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 2:34pmhttp://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/47420
Report Post »DHS is very busy monitoring people and groups considered threats to this administration, not our count
team1blazer
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 2:02pmIt AMAZES me that the lame stream media has COMPLETELY IGNORED this entire event. An event that brings Americans together, celebrates what is great about this nation, is HUGE in it’s attendance, POWERFUL in it’s display of LOVE and yet is TOTALLY IGNORED by the lame stream media, speaks volumes. The lame stream media has perpetuated it’s own death. GOOD RIDDANCE.
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 3:37pmI hear ya, team1blazer! It’s as bad as the MS(fake-conservative)M COMPLETELY BLACKING OUT the Presidential campaign of Ron Paul. There has been WIDESPREAD gop cheating. Anything from the MS(fake-conservative)M? There was a DC march OF THOUSANDS OF VETS for Paul on President’s Day. Anything from the MS(fake-conservative)M? “Support our troops,” right? Paul has gathered THOUSANDS in city after city. Anything from the MS(fake-conservative)M?
Yup, team1blazer… it can be quite annoying.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 5:20pmOh Brother : Please stop the Ron Paul Tourette’s Syndrome you run. He is NOT going to be the candidate, because people do NOT want him to be the candidate . All of this conspiracy mess you spout is not true any more than ” 9/11 was an inside job” ( which you probably also believe ) . You really need to examine the topic of paranoia. Nobama :2012. No Democrats : Ever again.
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 6:04pmbarber2 DISSECTED…
LIE:
“He is NOT going to be the candidate”
TRUTH:
Only God above knows the outcome of any election.
LIE:
“people do NOT want him to be the candidate.”
TRUTH:
FAKE-conservative LEFTIST “do not want him to be the candidate” because they WANT huge, centralized UNCONSTITUTIONAL government. They have NO INTENTION of EVER, EVER restoring Constitutional law.
ALINSKYITE SMEARING:
“All of this conspiracy mess you spout”
ALINSKYITE SMEARING OBJECTIVE:
Simple character assassination. Notice how NO EVIDENCE accompanies the baseless accusation? Notice how NO EXAMPLES are cited? It’s the classic “you are a vampire” accusation, designed goad you into defending against the gibberish… always making yourself look guilty.
ALINSKYITE SMEARING:
“9/11 was an inside job”
ALINSKYITE SMEARING OBJECTIVE:
This is particularly appropriate (for Beck/Blaze folks) as Glenn Beck used this EXACT ALINSKY SMEAR to BURY the campaign of Constitutionalist Debra Medina a few years back for LEFTIST Rick Perry. Unfortunately, Progressive Beck’s tactic was successful.
NONSENSICAL GOP MANTRA:
Report Post »Nobama :2012. No Democrats : Ever again.
TRUTH:
Well, my friend… you HAD BETTER MAKE SURE Paul gets nominated in Tampa, because if Romney is CHEAT-nominated… Obama is INSTANTLY REELECTED, same as 08.
battles
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:44pmMaybe I am too conservative, but appearance still means something to me. Don’t care to back someone with his weird sideburns.
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:54pmPeople poked fun of Abe Lincoln and his beard back in the day. His western speak was even ridiculed.
Report Post »You go Kibbe!
luxlife
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 4:17pmBrilliant analyisis
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 5:04pmYou gotta learn how to pick your battles………Battles.
Sideburns???……Really????
My goodness.
Report Post »Fedup53percenter
Posted on July 29, 2012 at 3:04amI’m with you. Can‘t stand those stupid furry ferrets on this guy’s face. Is he for real? What is the thinking? I can’t take this guy seriously.
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:27pmIt’s wonderful to hear FAKE-TEA GOP FreedomWorks becoming a little more honest about what they’re doing – “community organizing” for the LEFTIST republican party. THANK YOU MATT KIBBE! I’ve been screaming this for a few years now. Dick (bless their illegal alien hearts) Armey’s FAKE-TEA GOP Freedomworks was DESIGNED to poach, body-snatch, co-opt, usurp, infiltrate, de-fang, de-claw AND DE-NUT the REAL Constitutional Libertarian Tea Party and SMASH any efforts to strengthen third parties like the WELL-ESTABLISHED Constitution Party.
Oh… all that AND bury the campaign of the grandfather of the REAL tea party, Ron Paul.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:37pmJust more of usual attempts to cloak our closet anarchists with the Tea Party mantle. All part of their Tear Up the Convention as Ron Paul Dudes ! And Trash the Tea Party at the same time ! Duh. Just more of the Lefty Smoke / Mirrors / OWS / Guy Fawkes masks that we have come to recognize by our Theater of the Absurd Lefty Troupe of Actors ! Hurray for Hollywood, the Land of Lefty Fantasy and Masked Identities.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:41pmYou Paulites might be taken more seriously if you would a) actually get involved in more than just your incestuous group, and b) would actually learn the facts about those you accuse who do not walk the exact Ron-Paul-Partyline!
You never seem to notice that even Ron Paul doesn’t sound as deranged as you, and may be very embarrassed by your goofiness!
BTW, Rand Paul was a speaker at this event….or is he also a traitor to his father? Don’t you ever stop toking long enough to listen to yourselves? God forbid you aren’t considered conservatives! If you are, is it any wonder conservatism is dismissed as kookery!
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 3:15pmbarber2 DISSECTED…
LIE:
“closet anarchists”
TRUTH:
As a Constitutionalist Libertarian, my world view is identical to the LAW that the Constitution articulates. However, the LEFTIST democrats and LEFTIST republicans… and their SELECTIVE LAW… is a stone’s throw from “anarchy” (no law).
LIE:
“Tear Up the Convention”
TRUTH:
The LEFTIST GOP has “torn up” THE ENTIRE ELECTION PROCESS with their CONSTANT CHEATING and crafting of the MOST CORRUPT ELECTION IN AMERICAN HISTORY. We hope to STOP THEIR CHEATING in Tampa.
LIE:
“Trash the Tea Party”
TRUTH:
As a REAL Tea Partier, who hit the pavement after the democrat/republican AMNESTY attempt and the democrat/republican TARP/Bailouts/Stimulus of Oct 08, I am EXTREMELY TERRITORIAL and will ALERT MY TEA PARTY BRETHREN TO THE MANY, MANY WOLVES (FAKE-TEA GOP) collecting around them.
PROGRESSIVE ALINSKYITE SMEARING:
Report Post »“Just more of the Lefty Smoke / Mirrors / OWS (yadda, yadda)”
Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 3:32pmDagneyT DISSECTED:
ALINSKYITE NAME-CALLING:
“Paulites”
LIE:
“might be taken more seriously”
TRUTH:
The countless American Liberty folks are taken as SERIOUS AS A HEART ATTACK. The gop’s ENDLESS cheating, blacking out and smearing are CLEAR evidence.
LIE:
“get involved in more than just your incestuous group”
TRUTH:
Ron Paul folks are VERY, VERY, VERY involved. The gop’s blacked-out delegate cheating is designed to STOP THEIR “INVOLVEMENT.” We are also VERY involved in NULLIFICATION movements – the LEFTIST gop doesn’t like to talk about that, because they support HUGE, CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.
LIE:
“learn the facts about those you accuse”
TRUTH:
Liberty folks are EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE and have LOOOOOOOONG memories. Again, the LEFTIST gop HATES THIS, as they want Americans to be STUPID AND FORGETFUL… so their REPEATED “better evil” SCAM can be easily swallowed OVER AND OVER AND OVER.
MORE BASELESS ALINSKYITE NAME-CALLING:
“deranged” “goofiness”
ALINSKYITE SMEARING:
Report Post »“toking”
ALINSKYITE SMEARING OBJECTIVE:
When FAKE-conservative HAVE NOTHING with which to PROVE their many accusations… they will inevitably resort to baseless character assassinations that may or may not include the descriptions “pot smoker” “tin foil hat” “momma’s basement“ ”payed liberal” etc, etc.
Therightsofbilly
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 5:01pmBlazers,
Pay no attention to the manchild behind the “Caps Lock” key.
He is our crazy uncle that no one wants to talk about.
AND NOW HE WILL REPLY AND ACCUSE ME OF USING ALINSKYITE TACTICS ON HIM.
That’s Saul Folks
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 6:14pmAlinskyite, Therightsofbilly? Well… I’ll let the readers decide…
Saul Alinsky Rules For Radicals #5:
“Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. There is no defense. It’s irrational. It’s infuriating. It also works as a key pressure point to force the enemy into concessions.
Saul Alinsky Rules For Radicals #12:
“Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it. Cut off the support network and isolate the target from sympathy.”
Oh, and “blazers,“ Winston Smith will NEVER SAY ”pay no attention to…”
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 7:37pmSure Bro,
Whatever you say dude.
I sure hope your caps lock key never breaks. You won’t know how to communicate.
If you ever want to actually be taken seriously……..learn how to get your point across WITHOUT YELLING AT US ALL THE TIME……….OK.
Anyway, anyone on this site that has a clue, knows what your game is, and is not fooled by your incessant attempts.
So much so that I don’t even have to say a word. :o)
Report Post »traitorbill
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:06pmToday‘s Tea party is tomorrow’s Republican Party.
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:32pmNo, the Constitutional Libertarian Tea Party HAS NOTHING TO DO with the LEFTIST republican party, FAKE-TEA GOP Freedomworks, FAKE-TEA Glenn Beck and their FAKE-conservative candidates like Mitt Romney.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 2:56pmOh, Brother : Yes, we know The Constitutional Libertarian “Tea Party ” is not the Fake GOP Tea Party you so despise. Yes. And that is because the party of which you speak is no Tea Party at all. Your Party is really the Constitutional Libertarian ANARCHY Party trying to hide behind the Tea Party name. Can’t wait to see your antics at the Republic convention. Hope the cops are ready for you ! Grab your hoodies and your Guy Fawkes masks. DUH.
Report Post »Altair
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 3:04pm“Your Party is really the Constitutional Libertarian ANARCHY Party trying to hide behind the Tea Party name.”
Good call.
Report Post »Twobyfour
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 3:29pmBrother Winston Smith, you sound like a honest to good disinfo agent, with a simple single goal–reelection of The Won.
I suspect many of the RP’ers on the net are in fact operatives of the far left. The tell is the constant bashing of Republicans/Romney as leftists, with a barely cursory mentioning of Obama (a true not-so-closet commie). The goal is to split the conservative vote so the reelection of Obama is guaranteed.
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 4:17pmYup, Twobyfour. Your baseless smearing (to avert from the content of my comment) is typical. And very awkward. Actuallt, the truth is that if LEFTIST Romney is cheat-nominated, then Obama is INSTANTLY REELECTED – using the same gop SCAM as in 08. You see, LEFTIST Romney is designed to win NOMINATION… NOT election. Same as McCain in 08.
BASELESS REPEATED PROPAGANDA:
“I suspect many of the RP’ers on the net are in fact operatives of the far left.”
TRUTH:
Again… a VERY awkward lie, as Romney IS A FLAMING, PROGRESSIVE LEFTIST. Wouldn’t voting for Romney… make you… an… OUTED “operative of the far left???”
TRUTH:
“constant bashing of Republicans/Romney”
OBJECTIVE:
I sound alarms to alert Americans to what is NOT SEEN… not for what IS seen.
LIE:
Report Post »“The goal is to split the conservative vote so the reelection of Obama is guaranteed.”
TRUTH:
This is THE EXACT GOAL OF THE GOP. If Romney is CHEAT-NOMINATED, the “vote” WILL INSTANTLY SPLINTER. Libertarians? GONE! Constitutionalists? GONE! REAL Tea Party? GONE! Youth? GONE! Blacks? GONE! Hispanics? GONE! Independents? GONE! Defecting Obama supporters? GONE! … Obama? INSTANTLY REELECTED! Just like 08 ALL OVER AGAIN! BY GOP DESIGN!
Twobyfour
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 5:43pmOh, brother!
OK, some facts first.
1. I lived under a commie regime for 30 years. Were trying to get out since I was 22, took several attempts and 8 years when I finally got out. I hate leftism and it’s practical incarnation, communism, with passion–I experienced it on my own skin.
I am a Canuck. so I can’t vote. I do vote in Canada and throughout the last decade, we conservatives ware gaining an upper hand and we’ll continue be active and deepen the trend. But, I have a daughter that is an American, therefore I have a skin in the USA game by proxy.
2. DNC hired a bunch of operatives to influence rightsphere internet. Two modes: a) pounding the leftist talking points; b) using more insidious tactics, one of which is to pretend to be a RP’sr and pushing the view that Romney=Obama, thus another candidate is preferable (despite that any other candidate is able to gather enough votes, which brings the desired result–reelection of the POS).
3. If Obama is reelected, the game is over. By the hook and crook, he will accomplish what his puppetmasters desire–destruction of USA as we know it. This is hardly debatable.
Report Post »Twobyfour
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 5:52pmContinued…
4. Romney has a good chance to win (provided that other scenarios aren’t invoked, like martial law and suspension of elections). Romney, though quite left off of my liking, is no Obama. It is possible to have him as POTUS, and keep fire to his feet to adhere to more to he conservative side of politics. It is imperative that conservatives are elected to Congress in numbers that sway the makeup to conservative side.
5. Either the Libertarians/Constitutionalists are able to discern trends and in that case they’d vote for Romney because there is no other real alternative, or they would get stuck in their myopic position, trying to “punish” the electorate. In the second case they’d bring their worst nightmare into reality. My hope is that they see the stratagem and would vote for Romney, because that would provide an opportunity to follow with further corrective steps down the road. Otherwise, there would be no later fixing possible. It is as simple as that. Of course, if someone roots for a civil war, this may be the way to go, however, the chances of being victorious in the war are less than certain, and even a victory may be a pyrrhic one.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 7:04pm@TWOBYFOUR
Report Post »Well said and welcome to America. I, myself am 1/2 European via my mother from Luxemburg. I am American by birth, and I think my mother became a citizen before my birth. My father’s side has roots all the way back through the Revolutionary war and back to Scotland.
I agree with everything you said. It is baffling to me that some people would not even vote, because it is not their guy. To me, this election comes down to getting the illegal Kenyan out of office by any means possible, before he can destroy it further. Your points about the left, pretending to be Republicans, had never even dawned on me. Now, it makes sense.
Thanks for the info.
warhorse_03826
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:56pmthe left does things like getting voters to the polls. ridesharing, ect for people who can’t drive.
I tried getting that done where I live and it was like pulling teeth.
“you’re going to go vote, right”
“yeah”
“take 5 minutes and pick up this other conservative voter and get her to the polls. she’s on your way. her car broke yesterday and she can’t get there.”
the excuses I’d get were amazing.
Report Post »jstan442
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 2:24pmpay them like the dems have been doing in other states
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:28pmYeh, den will kep da poppilashin evin mor iggorant en stoopit with ligal pot.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:18pmOh Great just what We Need
Another Community Organizer !
Good Luck Trying to Organize the TEA Party
Try Herding Cats while You’re at It.
The TEA Party is Simple Taxed Enough Allready.
Smaller Government
Lower Taxes
More Freedom
They are not an Arm of the Republican Party
Report Post »But we will be Voting in Nov to get rid of
Barack Obama an as Many Dem‘s an RINO’s
as Possible !
Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:26pmAnd Voting in the RINO King,Mitt Romney?
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:39pmSMOKEY: Let me guess, Ron Paul dude ? Think it’s that drug business…
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:03pmHad I not attended all of these events, I might have agreed with you, but WE THE PEOPLE have reached a point in time, a juncture that demands more involvement in order to bring the country back to where it needs to be to survive as a free country. Had you attended, heard the speakers, but most importantly communicated with other attendees, you would have a very different opinion.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 7:08pm@DAGYNET
With all due respect, what speaker, or speakers, do I need to hear to convince me that our government is completely out of control? Who do I need to hear speak that will convince me that there are only a mere handful of legislators that understand the spirit and intent of the Constitution of the US? And who is it that I must listen to that will convince me that our fiscal/budgetary/spending habits of the last four decades are about to crush the greatest nation ever constituted on the face of this planet?
You’ve attended one rally and now no one else knows anything; is that what I understand? Don‘t get me wrong I’m glad you‘re fired up and I hope you go back to wherever you’re from and attempt to make a difference with your new found zeal and information.
Seriously, though, many of us have been after this “independence” thing longer than, I bet, you’ve been alive. I don‘t need to hear someone tell me I’m getting screwed to know that I’ve been getting screwed for decades. Especially as in this case, many of them telling me I’m getting screwed, are the same ones that are screwing me!
I talk to dozens of people every day. No one will convince me that voting for a Progressive, regardless of their nominal party affiliation, is a smart thing. But, as you kids say, if it feels good then do it. Peace.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on July 29, 2012 at 11:37am@SMOKEY
Report Post »Yes ! Voting for Mitt Romney
He’s a Freemarket Capitalist not a
Marxist/Communist.
an that’s a step in the right Direction.
Hopeing for a Conservative VP.
If You’re a Ron Paul Fanatic.
Then there is no reasoning with You
Good Day to You
Tell Brother Wiston Hi for Me.
Deibido
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:13pmI would say do it! Organize and getty-up!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:52pmI agree .. THIS IS A TIME FOR ACTION!
OMG 2012 LIBERTY!
Report Post »Guitar Master
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:05pmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
From THE REPORTER
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Matt, there are a few things you need to do:
1. Lose the weird sideburns will you. They make you look seedy. Grow them longer as they wore them in the 70s, that’s fine but this knife-edge down to the lip deal has got to go.
2. Stop, I say again, stop using the term “community organizing,” anyone with a brain in their head would realize this using this phrase replicates what communist’s do so well. So use better judgement will you !
3. Don’t use words like “portfolio” and the like. You are talking like an investment adviser and everybody knows that very few of them are trustworthy.
4. Dump Dick Armey who has been a part of the political system for years. He’s an “insider” and right now, people don’t want anything to do with insiders. Wise up on this will you?
Other than that, you are basically on the right track !!!
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:39pmNo offense intended, but it’s petty to judge a person by what they look like. Matt is right. We need to not just blog about our complaints, we need to make them known to our representatives, intimidate them, were his words. I have long said, on here, to not just write your complaint, but let your Congressman and Senator know. Things get done when politician is worried he won’t get re-elected.
Report Post »We don’t need to stand around and chant “hey ho” but we do need to get out and create networks of people to organize to get things done, such as getting out the vote, going door to door, etc.
Sean In LI
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:20pmHe’s not judging the speaker, but telling what many (if not most) regular folks will think when they see a guy with such wacky facial hair.
If that guy walked up to you and wanted to sell you insurance, you’d politely decline. It speaks to his state of mind that he feels the need for such a bizarre, attention-grabbing “look”.
No one’s saying he must shave it, but that more people will take him seriously if he does. That’s life.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:47pmHe does remind me of a Log Cabin Republican.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:52pmI was there, and there were many of us in the audience contemplating how we could best corner him, and shave him “normal”…BTW, I saw several t-shirts with pics of him & his trademark sideburns…can’t remember what the caption was, however. If I see one at the tail=gate party, I’ll memorize the quip. Bye y’all, going to join in the doins in Dallas!
Report Post »DeOppressoLiber
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:05pmI did learn in the Q course that Organization is the key to an effective and successful movement.
The left is more successful because they copy the communist model.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:40pmI would also add that the left gets a LOT of help from the MSM.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:51pmYes. Media Matters. Until one gets control of the mass media, it is difficult to counter the international Left. Think that is why Soros dumped so much money into media concerns.
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 11:58amTaxed. Enough. Already…and if people do not understand that simple concept, then they are what is known as a ‘simpleton’…
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:12pmHalf the country pays no federal income tax and everyone of those simpletons agree,taxes should be raised,and often. I take the position that Stossel takes,to put it bluntly stupid people shouldn‘t be allowed vote and people who pay no federal income tax shouldn’t be allowed to vote on matters of taxation.
This link is related to taxation and the governments so called authority to tax our income.
http://thelawthatneverwas.com/
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:28pm@SLAYER……Great link…I agree with you as well, if you have no skin in the game so to speak, stand by and watch those that ‘do’ make the rules….civilizations were not created and advanced by the stupid, lazy and worthless.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:44pmSLAYER: Agree with Stossel BUT our international Far Left Democrats, are not only protecting the non-tax payers , they are increasing the rolls by refusing to insist upon voting ID but also “protecting” the so-called rights of non-citizens . Talk about acting NOT in the best interest of the American citizens . Nobama 2012. No Democrat : Ever again.
Report Post »TexasIndependant
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 11:58amMy faith is being restored. I have been saying for 5 years untill the conservatives, constitutionalist, Libertairians, and Tea party can come together and recognize they are all on the same team nothing will change. They all stand for freedom, although different amounts, thier belief system is basically the same. They must stop fighting amongst themselves and organize a team effort to create true change!
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:02pmWell stated.
Report Post »Renitar
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:23pmYes…It’s happening!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:29pmLibertarians and Tea party might come together once Lord Paul is out of the picture. The tea party doesn’t want to play follow the leader.
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