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	Name:	Talullahhound -
	Subject:	Gime a break
	Date:	4/14/2010 5:54:27 PM

First of all WW, let me correct you again. I voted for GWB TWICE. I didn't hate GWB, I disagred with his policy in Iraq. I disliked the people that surrounded him on that particular issue. I did not vote for John McCain because I knew he would continue the Iraq war and would likely expand the war in the Middle East in ways that I think will waste money and lives, and not achieve an objective.

Secondly, I don't approve of any namecalling and disrespect, no matter who or which side is doing it. No, I don't think we will ever erase racism completely -- but I don't think that is a reason to tolerate it. While I believe that some Democrat supporters probably do attend the Tea Party rallies, but I don't believe for a minute that they are carrying racist signs so they can be photographed. I am having trouble believing that each of you would not be equally outraged in this day and time at even the allegation of racism. You claim you believe in the Constitution and you claim you love this country, so I find your willingness to tolerate an allegation of racism very surprising indeed.

MM, yes, I believe that people who hate will use any outlet they can to push their agendas. I believe that there are people who would identify would the Tea Party values, and try to use it as an outlet to really push their racism agenda. Note that I say that I DO NOT believe that is a majority in the Tea Party or the reason for their existence, or even that they would tolerate it on a personal level. I believe this because there are also people on the left who have specific agendas and try to use liberal activities as a outlet for their specific agendas.

Finally, if I was willing to believe that Democrats are sending people with signs to Tea Party events, I would also have to be willing to believe that Tea Party representatives are going to liberal rallies and showing signs too, to try to create controversy for them.

And I think that would say some very sad things about Americans in general. I prefer to think it is a rogue few.