CNN Coverage Of "Tea Party Express" Protest

[beta447]

those poor stupid people.....they realize Obama is a liar but not the reasons why.

[rspwner38]

I deeply believe in what these people for saying. Obama is nothing but a liar. He has been in office for two years and none of this "change" has happened. I mean the one bill he does won't go into effect ntil after his out of the office. I mean come on people. He is nothing but a liar

[1gainsayer]

"Tea Party" is a Big Lie. It's not the simple 1700s. We now have millions of life-saving water-food-air-safety, police, military, etc. provided by "big government" (We The People). during the real Tea Party there were no freeways, bridges nor school that allowed real tax-paying patriots to work & contribute to the superior progress this nation has. I've never whined about paying taxes as without regulations many of us wouldn't be here. Due to Cheney's deregulations the Gulf is an oil pool."

[iambanditami]

Question: What is the difference b/w "The Tea Party" and "The Tea Party Express?" Is it that the people from The Tea Party Express would like for only Democrats to be kicked out office and The Tea Party people would like both Rep and Dem to move out .

[CheetahFoxx]

@iambanditami

I think the tea party express is just the tea party on a set of wheels to go to people who otherwise cant go to them.

[gkgreger]

The United States is founded upon Sovereign Nation States. Under Globalization, all Nation States will be destroyed & privately owned corporations will run all countries & governments. This is Imperialism. This is Fascism! Those representatives (& others) in Washington who promote & sell & support Globalization are in Treason to the U.S. & it's people. Knowingly or unknowingly, they are in TREASON! Support the Larouche plan. Google: LPACTV: Audio Preview, The LaRouche Plan

[michaelpshipley1]

when so many people protest it means something is wrong. the federal government is getting too big and powerful. it was never meant to be this way. people feel threatened. we're not all the same. but the federal government tries to make us all the same.

states used to be able to decide how they want to handle their own affairs. the federal government wants to take over. this has to stop and be reversed.

[traceurjason]

I don't remember seeing any tea parties when Bush was in power wiping his arse with the constitution with things like his patriot act. The insurance companies have really done a good job at convincing these idiots that having more options equals less options and that it's a threat to their freedom. It's always easy to rob from stupid people. With the bad economy, maybe I should get into that racket.

[tmf1977]

Problem is people should have become more involved however the anti war protests were on a different vibe. And I hate to break it to you, if you read the health care bill (I obtained a copy from my Rep's site) many holes and the bill is easy to misinterpret.

I think with Bush and Obama back to back this country is going to be in for it.

[fortnoxtt]

Yes we have learned quite well how to protest. Thanks left wing for the lessons.

God Bless America.

In God we trust.

I pledge allegiance to the flag.

We are a Christian Nation.

You Lie!

[EvilDOOER]

These are nothing more then a bunch of racist rednecks!

Especially that disgusting man who called it "AFRO LENON ISM" or whatever... These people need to shut the fuck up with their racist bullshit... This is not politics this is because he's black!

They said about giving money to banks!!! Like Obama did that shit! HaHaHa!!! Obama hasn't given to banks BUSH gave to banks, and to wallstreet!

Obama stimulus plan was not for banks!

[visaliajade]

CNN proves their displeasure with The Tea Party once again. Sure, maybe the supporters would like to see Palin speak in Washington but the message they're sending to Washington is " No government takeover of our healthcare." Millions of Americans do not trust Obama. Plain and simple.

[Gabreil2000]

If this were George Bush you would eat it up. But thisTea Party is no more than a Klu Klux Klan Rally. Why don't you guy's just bring your white sheets , and your Grand Wizard, oh yeah and the Imperial Dragon to round out your tea party. Then you can do the Texas Two step and maybe your reatrd George the run who actually ran the country into the ground along with Tricky Dick Cheney.

[idahoman325]

lol your example was because Obama said it wouldnt add to the debt there for it wouldnt LOLLLLLLLLLLL ,,, wow you believe everything that dude says dont you LOL must be nice to be so childlike

[1940jan]

More proof that the right wing is made up of white southern buffoons.

[coliseumdog]

you are much too kind

[redhaireddog]

Shouldn't cnn be contacting the local insane asylum to tell them that they have located their escapees rather than giving them air time for us to point and laugh at?

[redhaireddog]

More insanity from the racist crowd. These idiots could have a used a speech from the president to stay in school and study hard when they were kids.

Sweet Jesus, where do such morons come from?

[lozootmaniac]

yes health care is the same as medicare only bigger and look where it is we are about to cut it down cause they cant make it work. The libertarians have said cut medicare for years and if we did cut it 3/3, you could afford to buy insurance, plain and simple. And if you were responsible for your own heath, it would cost way less to see a doctor with cash. You wouldnt be paying as much taxes if we cut medicare 3/3 thus you could save your money and pay for health expenses that way.

[optisoft11]

CNN sucks. This is the worst representation of a topic that could have ever been created.

[lozootmaniac]

Why dont we legalize buying insurance accross state borders (doesnt cost billions of dollars) and stop construing the interstate commerce clause to take my responsibility of choices away and let competition drive capitalist ideas.

Instead obama wants to buy us all health insurance and steal money in the form of a fine from the uninsured.

[7tmo]

Tea Baggers are hilarious. They dont have any real reason to do it except that they dont like Obama. The country was going down before Obama got into office. I think hes trying to help maybe im wrong. But honestly socialism, government take over do people really think that this could happen. It just sounds completley crazy to think that way. Dont take it the wrong way but most of them are Old, and white. Honestly ive seen maybe 7 or 8 people of color out of all the tea party videos.

[lozootmaniac]

Well they are doing it cause some of us (most of us more likely) think it is insane to spend money our chidren havent made yet. Plus what about the Bush years and Clinton and Bush Sr and on and on when they have been inching socialismand now just push it like a freight train. i dont hate obama i hates his ideas because of the choices he wants to make for me (us) i could make better.

[7tmo]

What?? Alright if you talking about healthcare Obama said that his bill would not add to the defecit. Alot of people didnt hear cause they were to busy yelling Nazi. He even offered the explination on how he would pay for it on national television. He explained that there was alot of waste money in Medicare that would 2/3 the other would come by rasing taxes on those making more than 250,000 a year. I apologize if him trying to get everyone, medical means doctors can only get one new car.

[mrbrunelle]

Obama says a lot of things that are supposedly promises (like ending wars, closing camps, single payer, blah blah blah), you don't actually believe him do you? What gullible dumb-asses Americans are.

[coliseumdog]

I have no problem with what you are saying and I would simply disagree with you; however, you are about 1% of the the total pop that disagree with Obama that is rational.

[mrbrunelle]

7tmo, The country was already down before Obama got into office (the first bailout was under Bush's watch; the same bailout that Senator Obama signed). Obama couldn't give a rats ass about you, me or anybody else (he serves one master only; and it's not God, you can trust me on that one). Economic-struck America is in 3 wars right now thanks to Obama (yes, the man who won the Noble War Prize; I mean Peace Prize). Even the Russians had it better than we're having it. Yes, Socialism is here.

[7tmo]

If you think this is socialism we live in then you dont know what it really is.I dont back Obama on everything he says. I dont know who he cares about. I only know he seems to be trying to things right but people dont want help from him. I dont know why it is that no matter what he says it is reported to be words purely from the depts of hell.I only know that because he is wrong on some things, dosent give you a reason to smear the first president that looks a little different than u expect

[mrbrunelle]

It's not the fact that he's black that I have a problem. It's the company he keeps, the bullshit he speaks, and the policies he creates that are destructive. I like black people, but it doesn't mean I like black evil people.

[7tmo]

Give me examples of the company he keeps that you dont like, and tell me that they are only pointed out because they are under Obama. No news stations ever launched campaigns to check everyone in the presidents company, untill Obama came along, tell me you think that had somebocy actually checked they would not have been able to find dirt on people around Bush. What destructive policies? One point you do have he does speak bullshit sometimes.Also save the I like black people,Its getting old.

[mrbrunelle]

Kind of funny that an unemployed person like me has to educate you, but OK HERE I GO, this should be easy (since Obama decided to keep a lot of the same men Bush had). Let's start with Secretary Gates (who succeed Rumsfeld and kept the wars going in Iraq and Pakistan). Then there's General Petraeus ( former top death squad operator in Iraq), Then there's Ben Bernake (& we all know about him). Sheila Bair (head of FDIC) & A LOT MORE who worked for Bush.

[mrbrunelle]

7tmo says """"Tell me you think that had somebocy actually checked they would not have been able to find dirt on people around Bush."""" Are you kidding, Bush was exposed much harder than Obama. Problem is, people are so tranced out by their savior Obama, that they can't even think straight (people like you). And please learn some basic spelling.

[PotheadPundit]

I supported Ron Paul in 2008 but i must say the nationalism and "support our troops" and "god" present at these rallies is sad. From supporting Ron Paul to Sarah Palin? forget about it. stand up for real libertarians not phony god loving idiots.

[coliseumdog]

I do not agree with the Libertarians 100%, but I do admire the philosophy for its discipline and consistency - individual freedom means freedom - that means pot, abortion, homosexuality - what you want to do with your money and body + racism is forbidden and let immigration flow naturally and by demand.

[bigtexansfan]

News Flash!! Hatred, bigotry, stupidity, ignorance, and partisanship aren't "sleeping giants" they've been wide eyed awake beasts for many many years, and it's high time they took a good dirt nap.

[voyeurdug]

Daammnn, these hateful redneck idiots are embarrassing. The repressed racism fairly crackles in the air... and the greatest irony is that their efforts are materially contributing against their own best interest.

[1019drummer]

this crew should definitlly support stem cell research.

ANnnnnnD......these are people who most certainly hate books.

lol.....lol............omFknG

[thenewvoice8]

well they don't hate books per se - they make good tinder and fuel for them!!

these people give idiots a bad name

[1019drummer]

mlol........yes!

[TooBrutalOrTheFuture]

I have a serious question....where are all the college kids and 20-somethings that were willing to "ride or die" for Obama last fall?

A lot of my friends were in that group, and so were a lot of people where I live (college area)....funny how none of them have been to a single health care town hall meeting, nor have they raised an eyebrow at any of this.

I guess during the summer, stuff like going to the beach, tanning salon and bars are more important, right?

Or it could be the "fad" is over

[Boobalopbop]

No... We are letting him do his job. It was MOST IMPORTANT to get him elected, but we do have lives, what's the point of going to town halls to yell and scream? These people are nuts.

[TooBrutalOrTheFuture]

Who said anything about yelling and screaming?

Going to a town hall meeting to show support to his health care doesn't mean you have to resort to the level of protesters.

I just found it a bit funny all the Obama shirts and merch at Spencer's and Against All Odds are now marked 80% off and so many people who were gung-ho about him last year barely do anything now to show support.

I'm not saying everyone is like that, of course. I'm just saying lots of hipsters have moved onto the next trend

[Boobalopbop]

Its not a trend. There was a goal, to get him elected. He was elected Should we be wearing Obama pins still? I have my pins and I do Occaisionally wear my "Yes we did" Tshirt. But he won, and that is whats important. We are not going to start a petition or go to every meeting pro or con every little thing he does. I have school.

But we weren't working for Obama because it was trendy, it was because we NEED him to be President. If McCain had won.. OMG. I don't even want to think of it.

[5506]

so u like socialism?

[5506]

its cuz the individuals in this age group do not follow along after november 4th. i debated many of my friends b4 nov. 4th and they were obama everything. hope and change is all they chanted. i ask them now what they think and they dont know whats going on.

there seriously needs to be a law that you have to be educated enough to vote.

[Boobalopbop]

So is McCain a socialist? He wanted to nationalize every "bad" mortgage in the country. People in the real world don't follow each and every political debate and issue... When elections come around, we look at the candidates, look at their background and judging by their record see if they are the best choice as our leader. Just because you don't spend 365 days a year combing every political issue, doesn't make you ignorant.

[5506]

so are you gonna answer my question? lol. or are you mccain?

[Boobalopbop]

Do I LIKE Socialism? That depends on what you consider socialism. What do you consider socialism? Medicare is a form of socialism, but I think not giving old people medical treatment barbaric.

[mrbrunelle]

Let's just forget SOCIALISM and call it OBAMANISM. Defined as: 1. A system of secret control and police brutality, funded by offshore banks holding tax-payer dollars. OBAMANISM conspires to completely control and kill off 90% of the population so the filthy rich (including Obama, Pelosi, Clinton and other whores) can have more room for golf courses, private property, and Disneylands. The result is that the repressed will go into slavery, forced community service, and poverty. See OBEYMEISM

[Richardgwm]

It is crazy hour on CNN.

[RateBuddha]

Sarah Palin ??? Ohh god don't tell me Palin and her other republican friends are Funding this ... They are so spiteful

[RateBuddha]

o.o wtf ??? i want to slap some of them Stupid ass PPL.

[roytherude]

There is a reason I left America, stupid people like that! I live in a country with universal heath care and it's great!

Heath care doesn't make you a commie!

America, love it or leave it? I left. I will probably never set foot on its soil again.

I live in a country where communism was defeated 20 years ago, you people have nO idea what it even is. Bush was the one who trampled your freedoms.

[CaIgaryFIames]

dumb US public

[MrHelldogger]

The revolution is here & the time is right to remove the incumbants(Ds & Rs). Those leatherbacked seats they fart in, in front on CSPAN cameras, are ours. And realize that most of the lefties on UTOOB are D & R party activist or foriegn interventionalists.

TIme to enforce the constitution, not just mention it.

[99999999988888888]

"There's something happening, we don't know quite what it is, but it's happening..."

Bullet-proof argument.

[DixieDale]

I'm glad CNN showed these awful people, so their audience can see just what they are. I feel sorry for their children though.

[JesusIsSocialist]

Duh!

[ecwaufisxtreme]

The Tea Party Express will grow in exponential numbers and they will conquer and overtake this country and install Sarah Palin as President! America will reach greater heights when the Tea Party controls Washington and Sarah Palin is America's GREATEST President! President Palin is SUPERIOR than all male POTUS before her for they are ALL her DICKLESS and BALLESS BITCHES and PUSSIES! America is, was and always WILL BE a CONSERVATIVE RIGHT WING NATION! Right wing is ALWAYS CORRECT AND RIGHTEOUS!

[tinylittlegnat2]

oh yeah that personalized tour bus with the paint theme on the windows seams really grass roots to me. LMAO

[DixieDale]

These tea party people seem so stupid - if they only knew how the right-wing repugs are using them. Repubs don't give a flip about these stupid people, only to use their racism to try to destroy Obama.

Decent people won't allow it.

[DeagleBeagle]

it is hilarious to see these trolls at the rallies even though there is more important things we should be focusing about

[gotSelena]

i love when these people seem so angry and they shout "he ain't muh president!" lmfao DEAL SUCKAS CAUSE HE IS LMAO ! ! ! these people are clowns X') hillbillies.

[clownporn1]

much like glenn beck these people should not have a public forum, cnn shame on you

[Fiasco9128]

"Support our troops"? What the fuck is this guy referring to? The fact that he increased their funding? Or him pulling them out of a quagmire started by a Repub?

When all else fails, exploit the troops.

[Boobalopbop]

Alright thats it... They've upset Elvis. Fuck that!  Now we must impeach Obama. Thats it!

[UpperCanada1812]

geee where were these people during the bush admin?

[nadreev]

Their ignorance was actually amusing until it was said that many are Sarah Palin supporters.

How can anybody be THAT stupid.

[JeffWilsonMusic]

Think people are this f*cking stupid in this country due to the public education system?

I'm so confused as to how they got so damn dumb.

[justamomforjesus]

it's called people are PISSED

[wildwilly1111]

which would be curiously refreshing, if they could articulate in some intelligent and defensible manner exactly what they are pissed *at*...

[jrobertwood]

"we don't know what's happening but its happening." very rational.

[SuperFlyTyler]

these people are fucking idiots.

[sidplicity]

where in the world was the vocal minority when the former president squandered a surplus, signed away an entitlement program to big pharma, and started his illegal war now over a trillion dollars in iraq. where were you the mentally challenged then? dumbasses on parade.

[ND066]

So you thought it was wrong before, but now you think its OK? That makes even more sense.

[sidplicity]

What has been done so far. The democrats have a majority and if they had any balls they would ram things through like the retardicans. O authorized another extension on bailout, yes I was against. O hasn't prosecuted anyone over torture. O used a signing statement. Has he used illegal wiretapping? Has he sanctioned illegal detentions? Has he waged a war against a tactic in non related country? 9 months, I see angry knuckleheads riled up by the gop and it's easy because he's a "darky".

[ND066]

Completely absurd. You tell me that the GOP is racist yet the GOP led the charge in the civil rights act of 64 voting in favor of it by 20% more than the demos. And maybe you could inform us as to what legislation the GOP rammed through on a party line vote.  I'd be interested to know what you could compare to the porkulus bill.

And lastly, tell me who this GOP leader is who has "riled up" protesters. If you are privy to who is now leading the GOP you are the only one in America who is.

[wildwilly1111]

You're right on the percentages - of course, the absolute number of Yeas weighed toward the Democrats, and the charge was led by a Democratic president.

To your larger point - it is incredible to think how the Republican and Democratic parties have topsy-turvilly traded places over the last 45 years.

[sidplicity]

Wow that's a stretch. The GOP is responsible for 64 act. What republican president introduced civil rights in 63? And apples and orange arguement and you should know it. Most of all southern democrats and ALL southern retardicans voted against civil rights bill. The geography of what was once the souths democratic party is todays GOP base. Ridiculous. Those democrats that just couldn't stand equality are now your fellow teabagger/birther/nutjob.

[ND066]

Yeah Van Jones is against civil rights actions....

GOP congress voted in favor of the civil rights act by slightly more than 80% favorability in 64 while the demos carried only around 60%. Which party does a former KKK grand wizard who is now in congress belong to? Which party's national chairman said to a meeting with NAACP that the only way the other party could attract that many people of color would be to invite the hotel staff?

[sidplicity]

Well Van Jones another topic but let's stick to 64 civil rights act since you continue to regurgitate a snippet of fact about that. Not one southern republican not one voted for the bill. At that time the south more represented by the democratic party until the shift AFTER the bill. By the way this all started about this video. How many non white people in the crowd do you see in video? 1 black guy on the stage. Fuckers dressing up like John Wayne. And I'm white as wonderbread.

[Boobalopbop]

1:18... Really dude? Really? rofl

[wildwilly1111]

0:50 was the high point for me. Quite entertaining, and sadly indicative...

[Boobalopbop]

AFRO - LENINISM!!!

[ProCarbine1]

This is AWESOME!!!

The Tea Party Express ROCKS!!!

[JustAManInAMask]

This is what happens when there is a lack of real information circulating. The people on Fox tell their viewers what they want to hear.

'America is great, We're the best!' 'We need small government!'

Small government will only bring larger corporations.

[bobhardball]

There is something DEEPLY wrong about my fellow Conservatives now saying ´we are moving toward tyranny. Who introduced FISA and The Patriot Act? Who started the Wall Street bailout? Hint: His first name start with G and last name with B. Any idea, you LOONS???

[integral]

Like Cheney and Palin teabaggers are the joke that just keeps on giving.

[campsteveo]

9/12 in DC! I can't wait!

[mantabulous]

lol, did he say 'afro-leninism'?

[Boobalopbop]

I had to watch that like 6 times... Tha fuck? lol

[buffymtl]

it's really scary to see how many americans are so ignorant and just plain stupid oh and not to forget racist.

[3star2nr]

what? when did America lose troops defending the USA from communism? we never once went to war against russia.

These people are retards!

and they dont know that socialism is an opposing ideoliogy to fascism and nazism.

[believersunderground]

what a joke! it's the WORLD BANK G20 Scott (BUG)

[3star2nr]

Fuck the Teap baggers suck some dick cheney you assholes