Americans for Prosperity to protest pro-wind rally of ‘extremist’ kite-flying kids

[marmar]

from Climate Progress, via Grist:



Americans for Prosperity (AFP) now sees children flying kites as a major threat to society.

Earlier today, I opened my email box to find an uproarious AFP promotion for protests in Asbury Park and Ocean City, N.J., this Friday.

What are they so upset about?

An event so dastardly and maniacal, it has the potential to tear down everything we love about our freedoms as Americans. I almost couldn’t stomach it when I found out more.

Yes, it’s “extremist” kids flying kites in support of offshore wind energy. ...................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://grist.org/wind-power/americans-for-prosperity-to-protest-pro-wind-rally-of-extremist-kite-flying-kids/

[Kolesar]

1. Six busses

I wonder if they are coal fired?

[2ndAmForComputers]

6. They make five feet per gallon.

And the driver keeps it revved to the max and in second gear at all times.

[alphafemale]

2. The Republican party is lurchinging more every day toward the Phelps Family

And the Phelps Family degree of marginalization.

[enough]

4. Great analogy. (nt)

[DetlefK]

3. "Wind" is a socialist plot to spread energy to anyone who bothers harvesting it.

[Marrah_G]

5. Isn't it a big middle eastern thing?

Maybe that's what has them freaking out?