This was my reply to one asshole who had the nerve to compare us to the fascists.
>If the TP are so much for the constituti*on, then why are so many of their beliefs shared with fascism?<
Funny, I didn't know us Ron Paul'ers (ya know, the ones that actually started the modern Tea Party movement) shared beliefs in common with Fascism. So, let's go point-by-point.
>1) Powerful and continuing expression*s of nationalis*m (example: our nation is the greatest in history).<
Wow, you mean like when Dr. Paul stated the reason we were attacked on 9/11 is because of our insidious foreign policy? You know, the foreign policy that President Obama is continuing?
>2) Disdain for human rights (example: demonizing the opposition*).<
Which is nothing like what you are doing, though? Amirite? I mean, its OBVIOUS that Tea Party people like me are Fascists. And please, point to where Dr. Paul has EVER shown disdain for the natural rights of others.
>3) Identifica*tion of scapegoats as the unifying cause (example: when things don't go right blame liberals to distract from our own failures).<
As opposed to the scapegoating by MIAC in 2009 or what is currently being engaged in here? Ya know, the Guilt-by-Association of 1 lone nut?
>4) Avid miltarism (example: the willingnes*s to use the military to solve internatio*nal disputes).<
Right. Please, again, reference Dr. Paul's stance on our overseas empire. Please also reference the thousands of innocent Pakistani and Afghani civilians that have been murdered by Predator drone strikes since President Obama took office.
>5) Rampant Sexism (example: feminism is bad).<
I see, so not following every single word Gloria Steinem spews as the gospel truth is sexism?
>6) Control the mass media (example: have the news distorted)<
Funny, I don't remember Dr. Paul being anything but smeared constantly by many in both parties.
>7) Obsession with national security (example: it is ok to lock people up without trial or to use torture to protect the nation).<
Right, and just a while back everyone here was screaming 'Koch-Brothers ASTROTURF' when a libertarian stood up to the jackbooted thugs in TSA. So which is it?
>8) Religion and the ruling elite tied together (example: increasing the role of religion in the nation and government*).<
And yet Dr. Paul has more than once invoked Sinclair Lewis who said "When fascism comes to America, it will be cloaked in a flag and carrying a cross."
>9) Power of corporatio*ns protected (example: deregulati*on or no new regulation*s on polllution*, labor laws).<
And yet Dr. Paul rails against Corporatism all the time and the incestuous relationship our government has to big business.
>10) Unions suppressed or eliminated (example: unions cost jobs and are the blame for increasing unemployme*nt).<
Please point to any example of this in the writings/speeches or votes by Dr. Paul. You won't find any, I guarantee. Dr. Paul has always stressed freedom of voluntary association.
>11) Disdain and even suppressio*n of intellectu*als (example: eggheads should shutup or else).<
And yet, Dr. Paul, himself a MEDICAL DOCTOR, is talked about as if he is a 'kook', 'fringe nut' etc whenever he talks about The Austrian School of Economics. His advice was also disdained with regards to Obamacare.
>12) Obsession with crime and punishment (example: capital punishment for more things).<
Remind me, again, how many non-violent drug offenders have been pardoned by President Obama? I seem to remember Dr. Paul, more than once, talking about the inherently racist nature of The War on Drugs.
>13) Rampant cronyism and corruption (example: giving out no bid contracts)*.<
Please point to Cronyism in Dr. Paul's case. Please point to where he has given out and/or endorsed no bid contracts.
>14) Fraudulent elections (example: preventing votes from being cast or counted).<
Please, point out what this has to do with Dr. Paul.
Your entire post is one ad hominem attack after another. You have made a guilt-by-association case to smear anyone who is a Tea Partier (eventhough there is an unbridgeable gap between the ACTUAL Tea Party started by Dr. Paul and the Tea-o-Cons that have hijacked OUR movement).
