February 24, 2011

Black Armbands for Tea Partiers?
— Ace

In an email, a blogger mentioned, off-handedly, the idea of "Purple Hearts for Tea Partiers."

I would suggest taking this idea seriously. I would suggest that when Tea Partiers congregate, they wear an armband of a specific color if there has been any assault on them in, say, the past month. I'd suggest Purple for a bruising attack/simple assault (as Tabitha Hale suffered), Red for any attack that draws blood, and black for a truly serious attack, a deadly sort of attack (which may or may not result in actual death).

I'd say that guy getting his fingers bitten off by a nonviolent, peaceful leftist Concern-Fag would be a black attack (and let's hope for no more of those).

The reason for this is simple: The media refuses to report these abuses. But they do love their pictures of Tea Partiers, so they have images of the people they're making snide remarks about.

If enough Tea Partiers adopt a specific sort of code system to demonstrate solidarity with the victims of leftist thuggery, the media will be forced to report it, even in their typical snide, dismissive manner. They will have to explain the presence of Purple or Red or Black armbands and note "They wear these to publicize attacks on them."

Which should make some viewers wonder: "Gee, why didn't the media itself publicize the attacks? I thought incivility was now Public Enemy Number one. Why are these people required to raise awareness of the attacks themselves?"

Oh, the media will have an answer: "Context." Whatever that means, because apparently there are some "contexts" that make an assault on a law-abiding girl non-newsworthy (and perhaps even justified). But at some point, they will have to break down and explain to their audience why so many in a crowd are wearing armbands.

And then the media can go on to explain why the usual rule of If It Bleeds It Leads has somehow stopped applying when someone on the right gets curb-stomped.


Posted by: Ace at 10:04 AM | Comments (171)
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1 It's gay as shit, but it just might work!

Posted by: spongeworthy at February 24, 2011 10:06 AM (rplL3)

2 Not sure if I think this is a good idea.  I an already see swastikas being photoshopped on top of the red ones, and multiple news organizations running the photos as fake but real. 

Posted by: runningrn at February 24, 2011 10:06 AM (ihSHD)

3 I propose an Order of the Bloody Shirt, with degrees for the seriousness of the attack and oak leaves (or clusters) for repeat incidents.

Posted by: Have Blue at February 24, 2011 10:07 AM (mV+es)

4 Black armbands will just give the media something to Photoshop swastikas on.

Posted by: Paper at February 24, 2011 10:07 AM (VoSja)

5

#2

Wow. Isn't it sad that this is how little faith we have in our media?

Posted by: Paper at February 24, 2011 10:07 AM (VoSja)

6 But at some point, they will have to break down and explain to their audience why so many in a crowd are wearing armbands.

Not if they frame the pictures in such a way that obscures/hides the armbands. 

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at February 24, 2011 10:08 AM (9hSKh)

7 Huffpo blog post about teabaggers planning to wear swastikas in 3....2....1....

Posted by: Bieber must die, for harvest at February 24, 2011 10:08 AM (F/4zf)

8 Is this like the gay hankie thing? Yellow means pee-pee, you know...

Posted by: Navin R Johnson at February 24, 2011 10:09 AM (HpT9p)

9
I vote for wearing bloody Tampon earrings.

Posted by: San Francisco Girlyboy's at February 24, 2011 10:10 AM (ZHsNw)

10 Wow. Isn't it sad that this is how little faith we have in our media?

I've got plenty of faith in the media.
Faith that they will do anything to forward socialism.

Posted by: MīcÞeMūs at February 24, 2011 10:10 AM (0q2P7)

11 Remember how they showed that guy wearing a gun strapped to his leg? From the waist down -- to not show his black skin.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:10 AM (uFokq)

12 The media is far better at this game than we.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:11 AM (uFokq)

13 5

#2

Wow. Isn't it sad that this is how little faith we have in our media?

It wouldn't be the first time the MFM/MBM edited pictures in such a way to deprive them of context:

Tea Partiers are Racist, and to prove it, we'll crop out the image of a black man carrying a gun. 

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at February 24, 2011 10:11 AM (9hSKh)

14
I'm all for rainbow armbands for liberals mugged by Sarah Palin and her merry band of criminals.

Posted by: Miss Barney Fag at February 24, 2011 10:11 AM (ZHsNw)

15 How about we trade colored armbands for colored youth soft ball bats?

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 10:12 AM (qIHlG)

16 Posted by: runningrn at February 24, 2011 02:06 PM (ihSHD)

This.

Actually, it won't take anything so blatant.  Just pictures of them in their arm-bands and references to The Wave.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 10:12 AM (8y9MW)

17 Well I'm going to have to go with the gallery on this one.
Arm bands are never something a political movement can wear, ever again.
Come up with a better marking Ace.
Maybe those neat colored ribbons that mean stuff.

Posted by: MīcÞeMūs at February 24, 2011 10:13 AM (0q2P7)

18 The reason for this is simple: The media refuses to report these abuses. But they do love their pictures of Tea Partiers, so they have images of the people they're making snide remarks about.

It's painfully obvious to me, Ace, that should this take off, the media will just stop taking pictures of anything but close-ups of signs that they deem to fit the narrative.  You'll never see the arm of a TEA-partier again.

Posted by: © Sponge at February 24, 2011 10:13 AM (UK9cE)

19 I think a bold, black "T" tattoo on the forehead would more reliably deter deceptive lefties.

Posted by: Guido's Skin Art at February 24, 2011 10:13 AM (xs5wK)

20 Ribbons? I mean... Ribbons!

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:13 AM (uFokq)

21 I am more worried about these crazy Lutheran Scandi's buying chemicals to make bombs.

This guy is obviously a Lutheran, his religion is never mentioned, but Jihad is a Lutheran code word for Lutefisk.

http://tinyurl.com/6k75ym7

Posted by: Kemp at February 24, 2011 10:13 AM (PYhPS)

22
HERE's my armband bitches!

Posted by: Hell's Angel at February 24, 2011 10:14 AM (ZHsNw)

23 #24

Taking that shit off has got to hurt.

Posted by: Kemp at February 24, 2011 10:14 AM (PYhPS)

24 Maybe awesome neck tattoos of Chinese symbols?

Posted by: Navin R Johnson at February 24, 2011 10:15 AM (HpT9p)

25 At the very least, non-political junkie viewers will see that and wonder what's going on and start asking around.  Like those stupid cryptic Facebook breast cancer awareness status updates.

Posted by: logprof at February 24, 2011 10:15 AM (RGp3s)

26
Muslims are purposefully getting arrested so they can be jailed and not have to make excuses for butt sex.

Posted by: Fish the Impaler at February 24, 2011 10:16 AM (ZHsNw)

27 Ace, another one of those words?  "Nuanced."

You obviously don't understand the issues.  Your post isn't sufficiently nuanced.  What do I mean by that?  I have no fucking idea.  But I sound smart while I say it.  People look at me, nod their heads, and tell themselves, "He really knows what he's talking about."

Posted by: rdbrewer at February 24, 2011 10:16 AM (NG1bi)

28 Dude, that is just so manufactured. Or lacks context. Or .... something...

Posted by: keninnorcal at February 24, 2011 10:16 AM (SDc54)

29 What if I don't want to wear the armband?

Posted by: Cosmo Kramer at February 24, 2011 10:16 AM (HpT9p)

30 John Boehner controls the floor of the House. On the floor of the House is a microphone. We need more fiery speeches from our elected leaders. I. Want. Outrage. If you yell loud enough, long enough, those muthafuckas in the media will take notice.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:16 AM (uFokq)

31 "Armbands of a particular color" all worn by a people attending party rallies.

Now where have I seen that before...?

You might want to rethink that whole idea, Ace.

Posted by: JEA at February 24, 2011 10:17 AM (+Wvn3)

32 Posted by: Kemp at February 24, 2011 02:13 PM (PYhPS)

I think that's a AP story, so that explains the lack of mentioning his religion.  However, they did at least admit to "jihad" being in his blog/journal and such, so that's a step up.

And, in reality, everything I'm hearing about it on the news today says "Terrorist."  Terrorist + Jihad = Muslim.  It might be nice if they drew the connection more obviously, but I don't actually think its necessary in this one.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 10:18 AM (8y9MW)

33 If the idea is for news photographers to spend their time at TP rallies baiting attendees into pointing at stuff in the distance ("Hey guys! They didn't give me a map. Where's _____ going to be speaking?") so they can be caught with their banded arms raised together, fuckin' awesome plan.

Posted by: oblig. at February 24, 2011 10:18 AM (xvZW9)

34 quiet everyone JEA is trying make dookie.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:18 AM (uFokq)

35 Ah, 32 comments and people have already expressed the same doubts I had. Looks like everybody else is as cynical about our media as I am.

Posted by: joncelli at February 24, 2011 10:19 AM (RD7QR)

36 go ahead, JEA you can do it push push push

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:19 AM (uFokq)

37 "Remember how they showed that guy wearing a gun strapped to his leg? From the waist down -- to not show his black skin." Wow, am I remembering this incorrectly? I thought the guy was carrying a shotgun or rifle. This was in Arizona, right?Because Arizona has a law that people can carry unconcealed weapons? I remember seeing side by side photos on Fox News.

Posted by: nerdygirl at February 24, 2011 10:19 AM (LTFga)

38 Don't be gay, Spike.  Don't be gay.

Posted by: Stan Marsh at February 24, 2011 10:19 AM (XUK6X)

39
NORK soldier armband at DMZ. 

Note the one world government patch.  Who knew?

Posted by: Fish the Impaler at February 24, 2011 10:20 AM (ZHsNw)

40 I've always liked tramp stamps, nothing says slut like a nice one.

http://tinyurl.com/4vrrsye

Posted by: Zombie Ted at February 24, 2011 10:20 AM (PYhPS)

41 John Boehner controls the floor of the House.

On the floor of the House is a microphone. We need more fiery speeches from our elected leaders.

I. Want. Outrage.

If you yell loud enough, long enough, those muthafuckas in the media will take notice.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 02:16 PM (uFokq)


That is what I can't understand.  Why isn't the Rep. in the WI gov't having hearing about the violence and hateful rhetoric being show in these demonstrations?  Why weren't the protesters arrested for drugs?

Posted by: momma at February 24, 2011 10:20 AM (penCf)

42 I doubt that there enough incidents to make this strategy effective yet. I do wish there was a centralized blog place to report violence in protests, from either side. The scorecard would sure look lopsided in a hurry.
 
Nope, I'm not volunteering, I don't even have a blog.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 24, 2011 10:20 AM (h0RtZ)

43

>>> go ahead, JEA

you can do it

push push push

Uhh...yeah someone get the troll wipes ready.......

Posted by: Roadking at February 24, 2011 10:20 AM (hempZ)

44 Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 02:18 PM (uFokq)

In fairness, he's really only saying what the rest of us say.

Which, I guess, just proves that JEA is a trained monkey, and can't actually comprehend what he's reading.

Posted by: nerdygirl at February 24, 2011 02:19 PM (LTFga)

IIRC, there were either two incidents, or the guy had both a pistol in a hip holster and his rifle (an AR, I think).

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 10:21 AM (8y9MW)

45 See that? We can't even wear fucking arm bands because it breaks one of the Left's rules about arm bands. They just make up this shit as they go along. But I noticed a pattern to their rules. As long it silences or embarrasses the conservative-right, it's a rule!

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:21 AM (uFokq)

46

 What if I don't want to wear the armband?

Who does not want to wear 'The Ribbon?'

Posted by: Cedric and Bob at February 24, 2011 10:21 AM (XUK6X)

47 Thanks, JEA, for continuing to be so stupid. You think you're rather clever don't you? That is a conceit of so many of the stupid. But this whole "Nazi" thing can play to our advantage, ultimately. It would be wonderful to have the media speculate about that, and then have a Tea Partier in a televised interview say "Actually the armbands show solidarity with the victims of leftwing violence that you in the media have chosen to conceal from your viewers." Cue "Awkward Silence."

Posted by: ace at February 24, 2011 10:21 AM (nj1bB)

48 JEA is Paladin.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 10:22 AM (qIHlG)

49
Love those tramp stamps, and especially the won with "Enter Here!"

Posted by: Fish the Impaler at February 24, 2011 10:22 AM (ZHsNw)

50 I'm sorry. I might get flamed for this, but if any one of these bastards were to lay a hand on me, I would beat their fucking ass. Period.

Posted by: William_Shatner's_Pants at February 24, 2011 10:22 AM (dhz9q)

51 Two words I hate more than any other two words: "in fairness"

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:22 AM (uFokq)

52 How about DEVO hats?

Posted by: Navin R Johnson at February 24, 2011 10:22 AM (HpT9p)

53 rd, yes, "nuanced" is one, as it always refers to unstated understandings about how our world works (or should work), and yet, oddly, they're never willing to say what these understandings may be.

Posted by: ace at February 24, 2011 10:23 AM (nj1bB)

54

I agree that it will probably backfire, as the press will just make insinuations about Nazi armbands when they aren't publishing photoshopped versions of the same.

But still, it would be fun to have an "FYNQ" armband for the Tea Partiers. 

And maybe a "Run Away!!!" armband for the Flee Baggers, ala The Brave Sir Robin.

Posted by: Sharkman at February 24, 2011 10:23 AM (sqNU7)

55 Wow, am I remembering this incorrectly? I thought the guy was carrying a shotgun or rifle.
 
Posted by: nerdygirl at February 24, 2011 02:19 PM (LTFga)
 
Nope, you have it right. Black guy was carrying via shoulder strap a semi automatic assault type weapon. They cropped the photo to hide any black skin.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 24, 2011 10:23 AM (h0RtZ)

56 I bet a nice pressed brown shirt would look nice with an armband.  Wait. What?

Posted by: dogfish at February 24, 2011 10:23 AM (NuPNl)

57 Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for all those people from Tuscon who were blubbering about how the tea party and Sarah Palin caused the shooting there with their hate rhetoric, and calling for people to play together nice, to comment on the union people's hate filled signs in Madison. I thought all the lefties decided that there wasn't going to be any more meanness. I mean, it's not like there frauds or anything.

Posted by: nerdygirl at February 24, 2011 10:24 AM (LTFga)

58 2 Not sure if I think this is a good idea.  I an already see swastikas being photoshopped

I'm glad you said this. That was my immediate thought.

Bad. Idea. 


Posted by: Y-not at February 24, 2011 10:24 AM (pW2o8)

59

Brilliant idea.

Posted by: Bosk at February 24, 2011 10:24 AM (pUO5u)

60 This is gay.

How about Kevlar tactical vests with plenty of pockets..

Posted by: Barbarian at February 24, 2011 10:25 AM (EL+OC)

61 Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 02:21 PM (uFokq)

It's sad, but the Media lives in Godwin's house.  They've gotta live by his rules.

The fact is, though, that the arm bands wouldn't really do anything.  I recommend badges or ribbons with pictures of the beaten face of the latest victim of the Saintly Left.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 10:25 AM (8y9MW)

62 HBDGAS armbands?

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 10:25 AM (qIHlG)

63 Pink and Green on Thursdays?

Alright, I'll shut up now...

Posted by: Navin R Johnson at February 24, 2011 10:25 AM (HpT9p)

64

'Don't Tread on Me' - Banana Hammocks

 

Posted by: San Francisco Conservative at February 24, 2011 10:25 AM (XUK6X)

65 So we'll choose our outfits and the style of our protest the same way we choose our candidates? With the Left's approval.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:26 AM (uFokq)

66 You could co-op their ribbon idea and try something there, I suppose.

But really the best way is for our new media to keep the footage out there and for some of our politicians with balls to actually bring it up in their interviews.  This would, of course, exclude Mitch Daniels. 

Posted by: Y-not at February 24, 2011 10:26 AM (pW2o8)

67 Instead of an arm band, how about a bandanna?

And instead of on the arm, how about tied on the sign they are holding?

Might make people curious about what it means, plus... harder to photoshop something on.

Posted by: shibumi at February 24, 2011 10:26 AM (OKZrE)

68 Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 02:22 PM (uFokq)

Sorry, Sooth.  I'm just a fair guy, I guess.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 10:26 AM (8y9MW)

69 Fleebaggers can have Run Forest Run armbands.

Posted by: kansas at February 24, 2011 10:26 AM (srmf8)

70 How about this, conservative politicians *do something* about it? or news organizations that aren't entirely hostile to the right *do something* about it? But ok, only the tea party can broadcast its message. How about something more American, like Gadsen hats, that say "Trodden but unbroken" or some such nonsense. Or T-shirts that say, "ask me about how I was assaulted by a liberal." Of course, the media doesn't show the violent fashions of the WTO protestor/PLOists that march. When you are accused of tea party violence, remember the names of Amy Bishop, Jarod Laughner, James Lee. These were lefty murderers.

Posted by: joeindc44 at February 24, 2011 10:26 AM (QxSug)

71 US Flag armband for any attack. One star for drawing of blood. Two stars for removal of a body part.

In case of a deadly assault, the next of kin can wear a Armband with three stars.

Posted by: Holger at February 24, 2011 10:27 AM (YxGud)

72

"What's that armband for?"

"This? It's a Mauve I picked up in Altoona. Guy totally bumped into me.'

'Wow."

'Yeah, I've got a Lime on order because of a broad who stepped on my foot in Paducah. I have no idea what I'll wear with it."

"Fight on, brother."

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 24, 2011 10:27 AM (xMT+4)

73

I think I'm going to wear a black panther print armband in honor of Malika Shebazz.  Rush reporting that Malcolm X's daughter has been charged with defrauding the 74 year old widow of one of his father's body guards out of $55K. 

Free Malika!

Posted by: runningrn at February 24, 2011 10:27 AM (ihSHD)

74 Sorry, but I think we should start fighting back.  You know, a head for an eye, an arm for a finger, that sort of thing.

Posted by: Dastardly Dan at February 24, 2011 10:27 AM (8b344)

75 Or a lapel insignia.

Posted by: Holger at February 24, 2011 10:27 AM (YxGud)

76 Bandannas, hmmm.  Next thing you know tea partiers are part of the local police gang unit database.

Posted by: dogfish at February 24, 2011 10:27 AM (NuPNl)

77 Posted by: shibumi at February 24, 2011 02:26 PM (OKZrE)

I actually like that idea.  Or one of wrist-bands that have become so ubiquitous.  We'd have to choose unusual colors, though.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 10:27 AM (8y9MW)

78 So we'll choose our outfits and the style of our protest the same way we choose our candidates?

With the Left's approval.

---

Actually, it was that the black armbands brought to my mind Nazis.  The fact that the media might do something with it was secondary. 

I don't like the imagery. 

And it's somewhat disrespectful of the old tradition some still adhere to of wearing armbands of that type when they have a death in the family. 

Posted by: Y-not at February 24, 2011 10:27 AM (pW2o8)

79 yes, "nuanced" is one, as it always refers to unstated understandings about how our world works (or should work), and yet, oddly, they're never willing to say what these understandings may be.

You simpleton.  The mere hint of knowledge unavailable to you is sufficient to prove greater understanding.

Posted by: Guy Who Looks at Himself In His Mind's Mirror A Lot at February 24, 2011 10:28 AM (NG1bi)

80  How about DEVO hats?

Posted by: Navin R Johnson at February 24, 2011 02:22 PM (HpT9p)

We think they make us look teh smart.

Posted by: Are We Not Men? at February 24, 2011 10:28 AM (urYpw)

81 THE GUYS GET ARMBANDS!!!1111!!

Posted by: PAUL F'N ANKA at February 24, 2011 10:28 AM (ihSHD)

82 people, such as police, at funerals wear black arm bands

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 10:28 AM (uFokq)

83 nonviolent, peaceful leftist Concern-Fag

I am sooooooo stealing that!

Posted by: Andy at February 24, 2011 10:28 AM (5Rurq)

84 Posted by: Holger at February 24, 2011 02:27 PM (YxGud)

Oooh.  I like that one.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 10:29 AM (8y9MW)

85 'Don't Tread on Me' - Banana Hammocks

I'm behind that idea!

And thongs for the ladies?

Posted by: Y-not at February 24, 2011 10:29 AM (pW2o8)

86

Caller:  You always said you'd tell us when it's time to panic; is it time?

Rush:  No.  It's time to gird your loins... It's time we realized Wisconsin is not Egypt, Wisconsin is Greece.

Posted by: RushBabe at February 24, 2011 10:30 AM (urYpw)

87

Flair shouldn't be a priority really imho.

Just keep getting these shitstains on film on post it online.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 24, 2011 10:30 AM (pLTLS)

88 How about wearing laundry baskets and milk pails as helmets at each protest?
How about bandaging up everyones faces? Throw in some ketchup for effect.
If they want to play the Egypt card, can't we too play?

Posted by: Derak at February 24, 2011 10:30 AM (CjpKH)

89 How about lace wigs?

Posted by: The Lace Wigs Guy at February 24, 2011 10:30 AM (MMC8r)

90 91 Rush reads Malkin? Interesting.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 10:30 AM (qIHlG)

91 No way. The right doesn't organize well, and we'll get bunch of people looking like they just stepped out of "Breaking 2: Electric Bugaloo."

Posted by: MJ at February 24, 2011 10:31 AM (BKOsZ)

92

I'm behind that idea!

And thongs for the ladies?

 

I'm in!  I've got some really cute pink flip-flops!


Posted by: runningrn at February 24, 2011 10:31 AM (ihSHD)

93 43 I've always liked tramp stamps, nothing says slut like a nice one.

http://tinyurl.com/4vrrsye

Posted by: Zombie Ted at February 24, 2011 02:20 PM (PYhPS)

--I take it you liked the "Property of the U.S. Government" one the most?

Posted by: logprof at February 24, 2011 10:32 AM (RGp3s)

94 95 91 Rush reads Malkin? Interesting.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 02:30 PM (qIHlG)


Saw Malkin on Calamity last night. She is starting to look like one sour hateful bitch. Good lord. PR negative.


Posted by: Barbarian at February 24, 2011 10:32 AM (EL+OC)

95

Can I haz a Honey Badger patch on my armband please?

Posted by: California Red at February 24, 2011 10:33 AM (7uWb8)

96 Kudos to people who immediately thought about the P-shop swastika vulnerability.

We need more of that far-thinking ability. Think how we can get more publicity but in a way that limits vulnerability.

Posted by: Holger at February 24, 2011 10:34 AM (YxGud)

97 We could have Louis Vuitton make the arm bands.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 10:35 AM (qIHlG)

98 Here is an idea.

Tea Party Stompy Boots.

Rum would approve.

Posted by: Holger at February 24, 2011 10:35 AM (YxGud)

99 NOBAMA T-shirts might work.

Posted by: Guido's Screen Printing at February 24, 2011 10:35 AM (xs5wK)

100

Jalen Rose Jerseys!

Oh my Lord, I had one!

Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 24, 2011 10:35 AM (pLTLS)

101 We need cool hats.

Posted by: toby928™ at February 24, 2011 10:35 AM (GTbGH)

102 Charming, Barbarian.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at February 24, 2011 10:36 AM (IuKAf)

103

If you're a 24/7 subscriber, turn it on.  Rush is trying to hold it together while Bo Snerdly questions him in the voice of Jesse Jackson.

Posted by: RushBabe at February 24, 2011 10:36 AM (urYpw)

104 Laminated name tags?

Posted by: Uncle Rico at February 24, 2011 10:36 AM (HpT9p)

105 Arm bands with the NBC peacock on them. I'd like to see them explain that one on the news.

Posted by: Bosk at February 24, 2011 10:37 AM (pUO5u)

106 Dick Cheney shirts.

Posted by: Barbarian at February 24, 2011 10:38 AM (EL+OC)

107

If you're a 24/7 subscriber, turn it on.  Rush is trying to hold it together while Bo Snerdly questions him in the voice of Jesse Jackson.

Posted by: RushBabe at February 24, 2011 02:36 PM (urYpw)

--I hope that gets put in free cyberspace.

Posted by: logprof at February 24, 2011 10:38 AM (IGeTJ)

108 Don't the anarchists also wear black armbands?  The armband idea might be solid, but we should distinguish them from the ones the left-tards use.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at February 24, 2011 10:39 AM (9hSKh)

109 113 Dick Cheney shirts.

Mighty Warcock shirts! 

Cut.  Jib.  Newsletter.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at February 24, 2011 10:39 AM (9hSKh)

110 Headbands.

Or those stupid lapel ribbons that libtards wear for everything.

Posted by: nickless at February 24, 2011 10:39 AM (MMC8r)

111 113 Dick Cheney shirts codpieces

fify

Posted by: Y-not at February 24, 2011 10:39 AM (pW2o8)

112 Google the cal letters of most of his stations and you can listen online. WRVA.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 10:40 AM (qIHlG)

113 Don't the anarchists also wear black armbands?  The armband idea might be solid, but we should distinguish them from the ones the left-tards use.

Make them chromakey green so the networks have an easier time replacing them with images more to their liking.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at February 24, 2011 10:40 AM (IuKAf)

114

Nice Deb thinks someone should start a blog with all the violence rounded up. I added my suggestion for the name.

 

Posted by: Mama AJ at February 24, 2011 10:40 AM (XdlcF)

115 How about we make it clear that assaulting us results in jail time or hospital time? Ya think that might have more impact than our sartorial choices?

Posted by: Rob Crawford at February 24, 2011 10:40 AM (IuKAf)

116
  Maybe you want to withdraw that idea, Ace.

  Why not a white tee-shirt with a logo. like "I heart the USA", or some such?

 Let somebody pick on you for declaring your love of country.

Posted by: irongrampa at February 24, 2011 10:41 AM (ud5dN)

117

Ace is making a genuine attempt to surmount the inherent advantage enjoyed by those blessed by the support of the MFM.

Problems:

They got away with ignoring Gold Star mothers on tour while lauding Cindy Sheehan.

They got away with dumping Saint moonbat like a rock

they are getting away with ignoring violence now.

They got away with ignoring burning Sarah Palin in effigy, while with a concerned  face reporting allegations of Obama being burned in effigy.

The Washington freakin' Post published a book review that openly stated that the reviewer hadn't even bothered to complete reading the book.

 

This advantage is serious, ingrained, and will take decades to kill, though inroads have been made. And I fear that this inherent advantage is what is in the minds to Republicans who are interested in being seen as anything other than a "fire-brand". 

Posted by: Blue Hen at February 24, 2011 10:42 AM (R2fpr)

118 Lobster Bibs.

Or vests of woven bacon strips.

Posted by: nickless at February 24, 2011 10:42 AM (MMC8r)

119 How about a red neckerchief dangling from a back pocket?

Posted by: Andi Sullivan at February 24, 2011 10:43 AM (MMC8r)

120 How about, "No." This is a pretty stupid idea.

Posted by: Vercingetorix at February 24, 2011 10:44 AM (psCad)

121

To review:  the Official Tea Partier Uniform® consists of a Dick Cheney Mighty Warcock T-shirt, a lace wig, stompy boots, Don't Tread on Me banana hammock/thong and optional arm band of your choice.

If nothing else, this get-up will disable Trumka and his goons by doubling them over with laughter.  Success!

Posted by: RushBabe at February 24, 2011 10:44 AM (urYpw)

122 Actually what we need is some prosecutions. That guy who bit off a finger should have been convicted of aggravated assault with a maiming.

The problem is that in towns with "blue" administrations, which is any town with a population > 30K leftest activity is condoned and winked at. This is just as bad as any "redneck" town in the evil South that winked at blacks being beaten and intimidated.

As I said in the previous thread, we need to give the authorities a chance to enforce the law first. When that doesn't work we need to start having our own goons beat the crap out of their goons.

Ace, we are back to that "game theory" thing that you brought up about SC justices; tit for tat. As long as we accept this behavior from them we will get more of it.

Posted by: Vic at February 24, 2011 10:45 AM (M9Ie6)

123

If nothing else, this get-up will disable Trumka and his goons by doubling them over with laughter.  Success!

As if they'd be able to tell someone dressed like that from one of the more flamboyent supporters.


Posted by: Rob Crawford at February 24, 2011 10:45 AM (IuKAf)

124 A Modest Proposal: Compile a list of those physically assaulted and ask reporters if they supported Ted Koppel (and his hair) rattling off the names of he Iraqi war dead. Then hit them with the list and see if they are in favor of reciting this list. Start with the scum on Journolist.

Posted by: Blue Hen at February 24, 2011 10:45 AM (R2fpr)

125
As I said in the previous thread, we need to give the authorities a chance to enforce the law first.

Yeah, you ask Gladney how that's working out for him.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at February 24, 2011 10:45 AM (IuKAf)

126 I recoil in distaste at the thought of wearing colored spats or sonehow altering my shirtfront. However, I would be willing to exchange my diamond studs for emeralds, rubies or whatever other color might show solidarity with you "earthy" types.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at February 24, 2011 10:46 AM (TATbF)

127 How about a peace symbol with the words: 'We come in peace. Pass The bill - For The Children' on them?

Plus, we all wear tie clip/brooch video/audio cameras


Posted by: momma at February 24, 2011 10:46 AM (penCf)

128

Wouldn't crutches, slings and bandages worn by Tea Partiers convey the message at a glance?

Posted by: RushBabe at February 24, 2011 10:47 AM (urYpw)

129 Crutches would be good. They can be useful  when conducting negotiations.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 10:50 AM (qIHlG)

130 AirJordans

Posted by: garrett at February 24, 2011 10:50 AM (g7hbH)

131 Posted by: Vic at February 24, 2011 02:45 PM (M9Ie6)

If prosecutions were forthcoming, I'd agree with you.

My point, in the earlier thread, about "this didn't happen in Texas," was partially about the fact they know where they can get away with it.  They know where the police will be on their side, at least tacitly, and let things go with "it's a regrettable situation..."

It would help if the assaultees would actually press charges, and then sue the city if charges get dropped ("It's all on tape.  I gave you a copy, but I can make more since you obviously lost yours.  What more do you want?")  But they don't.  I don't know if that's because they think they won't get a fair hearing, or out of a desire to be "fair" or what, but that's the way it is.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 10:50 AM (8y9MW)

132 42 That is what I can't understand.  Why isn't the Rep. in the WI gov't having hearing about the violence and hateful rhetoric being show in these demonstrations?  Why weren't the protesters arrested for drugs?

The Madison police chief believes the protestors are peaceful and expressing their rights. Why would he arrest them? He's more interested in something Walker said when he was pranked at the moment.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at February 24, 2011 10:51 AM (iMgAa)

133 Bolo ties would be pretty snappy. They're coming back, I hear

Posted by: negentropy at February 24, 2011 10:51 AM (27KAF)

134

Wouldn't crutches, slings and bandages worn by Tea Partiers convey the message at a glance?

Solidarity Band-Aids!

Posted by: Mama AJ at February 24, 2011 10:51 AM (XdlcF)

135 haha crutches! That'd be rich. Crutches, bandages, and casts.

Posted by: joeindc44 at February 24, 2011 10:52 AM (QxSug)

136 "Wouldn't crutches, slings and bandages worn by Tea Partiers convey the message at a glance?" Yeah. It would also show a sort of fraud, like a neck brace after you tap the car in front of you at a stoplight. Btw, just because if you have a militant symbol such as a ($#@^ing) black armband (are you $&*@ing kidding me? WTF is this, the Black Panthers?), that does NOT mean that anyone in the media is going to tell the public what it actually means. Talking head #1: "Lot of teabaggers with black armbands..." (again, wtf are you thinking, ace? Google is your friend.) Network bimbo #3: "Must be satanic nazi christ-humpers, I figure...only possible answer I can come up with." We need to stage ace a hobo and valurite vodka intervention, ASAP.

Posted by: Vercingetorix at February 24, 2011 10:53 AM (psCad)

137

What about Red White and Blue striped armbands?

What's the MBM gonna say?  Vive la France???

Posted by: SnowSun at February 24, 2011 10:53 AM (UAUr6)

138 Yeah, you ask Gladney how that's working out for him.

Well if the damn people are not going to even press charges there is zero damn chance that anything will happen.

Posted by: Vic at February 24, 2011 10:54 AM (M9Ie6)

139 Can we also put little hammer and sickles on our sleeves for victories?  Kind of like the rising suns and swastikas that Allied pilots put on their planes?

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 24, 2011 10:54 AM (0GF2j)

140 Now if you'll excuse me, I have a horse to feed.

Posted by: Matthew Broderick at February 24, 2011 02:50 PM (38mCL)

You're blocked.

Posted by: Jim Rome at February 24, 2011 10:54 AM (IGeTJ)

141 You know who else wore arm bands?

Posted by: Keith Olbermann at February 24, 2011 10:55 AM (EAtJr)

142 122 How about we make it clear that assaulting us results in jail time or hospital time? Ya think that might have more impact than our sartorial choices?

Posted by: Rob Crawford at February 24, 2011 02:40 PM (IuKAf)

When you figure out how to enforce laws against Democrats and their corrupt press and bureaucracy machines, you let us know.

You'll probably go down in history.

Until then, hey, we're brainstorming.

Posted by: Merovign, Bond Villain at February 24, 2011 10:55 AM (bxiXv)

143 just plain white tees with the a "the media lies about us" slogan.

Posted by: joeindc44 at February 24, 2011 10:55 AM (QxSug)

144

No no no no no no no!

First, it's displaying victim status (literally) almost like wearing a medal for it.

Second, it's never a good idea to point out who suffered violent attacks. It's unethical, sometimes it's illegal, but the main reason is that you're setting them up for future attacks. (In this case, they'd be setting themselves up.)

Third, the media still won't have to report anything. If they can't ignore these visuals, they can make something up, or say the Tea Patriers are making something up, or something.

Then, the Left will try to do the same thing -- but by this time, it will be a good idea. Can you imagine if people wore color-coded baseball hats with every handicap, disability, trauma or trait that entitles them out for special treatment? I know that's not what you're suggesting, but that's where it would be headed.)

Glad you're using the old noodle, Ace, but this isn't the way to go.

Posted by: FireHorse at February 24, 2011 10:57 AM (k3RPu)

145 First they came for the openly gay entertainers with animal husbandry degrees from Cornell Cow College.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 24, 2011 10:57 AM (qIHlG)

146

When you figure out how to enforce laws against Democrats and their corrupt press and bureaucracy machines, you let us know.

You'll probably go down in history.

Until then, hey, we're brainstorming.

I gave two options.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at February 24, 2011 10:58 AM (IuKAf)

147 151 That's a good way to get "edited" (and by that I mean specifically "cut", not the vague "manufactured" definition of "edited").

Posted by: SnowSun at February 24, 2011 10:58 AM (UAUr6)

148

So Tea Partiers showing up at protests in their assorted t-shirts and unmatched casual wear=Astro-turf.

Union Thugs and assorted Organizing for America Stooges showing up at protests in matching red and purple pre-printed sloganed t-shirts=Grass roots. 

Posted by: runningrn at February 24, 2011 10:58 AM (ihSHD)

149

"Can we also put little hammer and sickles on our sleeves for victories?  Kind of like the rising suns and swastikas that Allied pilots put on their planes?"

lol, yeah. Reminds me of this

Posted by: Vercingetorix at February 24, 2011 10:59 AM (psCad)

150

Arm bands with the NBC peacock on them. I'd like to see them explain that one on the news.

I like that one. lol.

Posted by: jewells45 at February 24, 2011 11:00 AM (l/N7H)

151 Change 'showing up' to 'bussed in,' nurse who runs.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 11:00 AM (uFokq)

152 I like joe's "The Media Lies" t-shirt idea. Reminds me of that awesome sign: It Doesn't Matter What This Sign Says, You'll Call Me A Racist.

Posted by: Soothsayer at February 24, 2011 11:01 AM (uFokq)

153 Excellent idea.

Posted by: Scoob at February 24, 2011 11:02 AM (T7+JL)

154 Bolo ties would be pretty snappy. They're coming back, I hear

Posted by: negentropy at February 24, 2011 02:51 PM (27KAF)


With color-coordinated Pez clasps.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at February 24, 2011 11:04 AM (9YVHf)

155

 It would also show a sort of fraud, like a neck brace after you tap the car in front of you at a stoplight.

Bandages as an armband. It would be obvious* that we weren't claiming to all be injured on the upper arm.

*Unfortunately, this wouldn't work for the MBM's idea of obvious.

Posted by: Mama AJ at February 24, 2011 11:10 AM (XdlcF)

156 even better, put on back of t-shirt "1000 tyrants, 1 mile away" or something to that effect. becaue these public sector unions are just that, they're the government and they're conducting violence.

Posted by: joeindc44 at February 24, 2011 11:13 AM (QxSug)

157 Posted by: Nathan Lane at February 24, 2011 03:09 PM (38mCL)

In that case, I'd rather dress in my plate and mail and carry my broadsword.  If'n it's all the same to you.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) at February 24, 2011 11:13 AM (8y9MW)

158 "Bandages as an armband." That has a bit more credibility as an idea. I still think it's a bad idea, but where we started from ($#&^ing black armbands, $#&^ing really?), that's a massive step up. Another idea would be to, gee, I don't know, post youtube videos of assaults, write letters to newspapers publicizing assaults, write about the assaults, write about the attackers, write about the attackers' rhetoric, so on. You know. Productive things.

Posted by: Vercingetorix at February 24, 2011 11:17 AM (psCad)

159 Why not propeller beanies instead of armbands? The color-coding could still be used.

Posted by: Otis Criblecoblis at February 24, 2011 11:25 AM (fjoLg)

160 It would also show a sort of fraud, like a neck brace after you tap the car in front of you at a stoplight.

Wow!  What a brilliant idea!  We're hitting the like button on that one!

Posted by: Patrick Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, etc. at February 24, 2011 11:32 AM (ihSHD)

161 How about small baseball bats, say a #30 LS.

Posted by: Vic at February 24, 2011 11:34 AM (M9Ie6)

162 I like the crutch idea.  What if everyone showed up with one, chanting "We won't be your crutches anymore."

Posted by: grognard at February 24, 2011 11:41 AM (NS2Mo)

163 I was just threatened by a union goon who threatened to fuck me in the ass. What color armband does this require? Sincerely,

Posted by: Frightened, yet somewhat intrigued at February 24, 2011 11:45 AM (B60j2)

164 Not armbands.

Holsters.  Strapped to the thigh, Old-West-style.

A non-leather (empty) holster worn at a tea party means you're a regular tea-partier.

A brown (empty) leather holster means that you have personally witnessed politically-motivated violence against another tea-partier.

A black (empty) leather holster means that you have been the victim of politically-motivated violence yourself.

A gun in any of the above holsters means the shit has hit the fan.

Posted by: filbert at February 24, 2011 12:36 PM (smvTK)

165 For Gods sake, No whining no victim mongering, no armbands. Take it like a man and give back double, but stop whining. If I never read another post on the incivillity double standard it will be too soon.

Posted by: Mr. Diddy Wah Diddy at February 24, 2011 01:31 PM (8legJ)

166 I'm thinking black cod-pieces. I'm just saying.

Posted by: Vercingetorix at February 24, 2011 01:32 PM (psCad)

167
Whatever that means, because apparently there are some "contexts" that make an assault on a law-abiding girl non-newsworthy (and perhaps even justified).

Yeah, sharia law, you dirty RethugliKKKans. Sheesh, she wasn't veiled, and she wasn't escorted by male kin, so she got what she deserved. Hell, she should be lucky they didn't rape and stone her on the spot.

That would have been sweet union sharia justice, baybeee!

(so did I hit enough moonbat catch phrase?)

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie © at February 24, 2011 01:45 PM (1hM1d)

168 Hey, what about those terror threat warning colors that DHS no longer uses? We could probably get those cheap on ebay. We could also wear colored ribbons on our lapels instead of armbands. I understand that this can do wonders in raising awareness and sometimes effect actual change. STUPID IDEA!!! What about this, ever time a Tea Party member gets interviewed, he starts by mentioning how many times tea partiers are assaulted while they peacefully protest? How about, every time they get asked a question, that start their answer by undermining the liberal bias of the question? How about filing assault charges EVERY time a Tea Partier is assaulted?

Posted by: Michael K. at February 24, 2011 02:15 PM (HFN9k)

169 Posting this having not read the comments, but the idea of "arm bands" for tea party members is probably the worst political suggestion I've seen in a decade.

Posted by: tangonine at February 24, 2011 02:33 PM (x3YFz)

170 Black armbands? Isn't that venturing perilously close to truth in advertising? Seems to me people so zealously dedicated to going Full Emo over their (historically low) taxes while mostly living on government handouts would have a fundamental philosophical objection to such a blatant public display of honesty. Next you're going to recommend a catchy motto to go with the armbands, like maybe "ONE AMERICA, ONE PEOPLE, ONE LEADER" (you can have that one gratis if you like it).

You have either a very poetic definition of "curb-stomping" going on, or some truly devastating drugs in your bloodstream - or both. By the way, good job omitting the trivial detail about the infamous atrocity of that poor helpless Patriot with the missing digit: he just happened to be punching his assailant's face in at the time. Also, please try to remember that "the media" includes me & thee in the age of Teh Interwebs, & that it's literally no longer possible for it to "refuse to report" ANYTHING any more. Censorship is looking more & more like the passenger pigeon of the 21st Century, a trend that's causing the usual suspects to suffer a quite predictable (& hilariously futile) spasm of chronic butthurt.

I'd bet every dime in my wallet that if/when a Tea Party Warrior eventually gets killed at an event it's going to be either themselves or another Tea Party Warrior that helps them shuffle off the mortal coil (unless they're stupid enough to pull heat on a cop) - because many of those folks have a real chubby on for their guns, & oddly enough, folks with constant proximity to guns tend to wind up being killed by them ... a lot ... & nearly always with their own gun.

A+++++ WOULD ROTFLMAO AGAIN

Posted by: jim at February 25, 2011 09:12 AM (HLoR7)

171  Ace, I know that you know this already, but you and your regular commenters are the dumbest fucking people on the planet. 

Posted by: James Bluth at February 25, 2011 04:01 PM (VrHs6)

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