At least they have their teabags

While the Conservatives continue their "teabagging" efforts which erupted out of CNBC's Rick Santelli's planned rant not so long ago. Countering the teabaggers, are a number of well researched and well intentioned folks. Today, Thom Hartmann and Andrew Langer of the Institute for Liberty sparred off on what these protests have evolved into. While they have typically resorted into Anti-Obama protests, Andrew Langer made a good point that organizers cannot possibly keep all protesters on topic. Anti-War protesters can agree, as we were confronted with the "9/11 was an inside job" crowd. What the protesters are failing to recognize, is what the actual Boston Tea Party was about. As Thom spoke of today, was a result of the economic crisis from 1773 and 1774, and was a protest to the Dutch East India Company.

Furthermore, while the "teabaggers" make their nonsense news by carrying ridiculous signs, as we have all had a good laugh over, they are being sponsored by large corporate interests. John Amato at Crooks and Liars has a detailed look at this. As I stated in my previous post, it is great to have a movement for a cause, just know what your cause is. If you wish to go out in favor of corporate interests, or in favor of the American people. Wal-Mart certainly does not need people to protect their interests!




Mike Malloy on the Teabaggers