Tea Party Express Fundraises Off Giffords Shooting: 'Tea Party Won't Be Silenced'

[Ian David]

Tea Party Express Fundraises Off Giffords Shooting: 'Tea Party Won't Be Silenced'

In an apparent effort to distance themselves from the mass shootings in Arizona over the weekend, the Tea Party Express sent out an email to supporters proclaiming that they "won't be silenced" -- and asking for contributions.

Earlier today, TPE leader Sal Russo went on Fox News and lamented how "revolting and disgusting the left is for trying to associate the tea party with violence like this."

This latest email emphasizes how "horrified" the TPE was to hear about the shootings, which included Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), who was shot through the head. Jared Loughner, 22, has been charged in the shooting. He has no direct connection to the tea party movement -- though some have questioned whether the movement's sometimes violent rhetoric might increase the chances of violent incidents.

In the email, TPE says, it's "outrageous" that "the news media and liberal political figures and organizations immediately launched into an attack on the tea party movement."

More:
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/01/tea-party-express-fundraises-off-giffords-shooting-tea-party-wont-be-silenced.php


See also:

Tucson Tea Party Leader: We Won't Change Our Rhetoric After Giffords Shooting
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x149500

Busted: Tea Party emails members urging them to describe shooter as "liberal lunatic"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x153766

Hostile Intent: Right-Wing Media Doth Protest Too Much
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x160619

Talk Radio Hosts in Arizona Reject Blame in Shooting
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4691172

What you sow, you shall reap....... (a photo tour of the RIPENED FRUIT of RW propaganda) :
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x157525

[DCKit]

1. Nobody screams "I'm a victim" quite like a bully when confronted. nt

[Raster]

7. Nailed it!

:kick:

[Drale]

2. Its only a matter of time

before they really ramp up the violence and are called a Terrorist group by the government.

[FiveGoodMen]

5. I don't know

I think they and their sympathizers (not to mention anyone in power who can think of a way to use them) have infiltrated the US government to the point that it will never go after the Tea Party.

[arthritisR_US]

3. they are so insulted at having the finger pointed at them that they have to make money from it...

:banghead:

[TygrBright]

4. Wow. Stay classy, baggers! n/t

[Warren DeMontague]

6. They won't be silenced... unless they remember to bring their silencers.

:puke:

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. You have GOT to be kidding

They are unbelievable.

[JBoy]

9. Doublin' down on crazy.

[tanyev]

10. But Hannity just said that conservatives don't race out to exploit political tragedy.

Huh.

[gratuitous]

14. He said conservatives don't exploit political tragedy the way liberals do

See, liberals want to find out what happened, and see if there's a way to avoid that in the future. Now, when Conservatives confront a massacre like this, they want to see how much money they can make off it. It's a big difference, and Hannity is appalled by the way liberals and progressives aren't looking to make a buck. It offends him deeply. So, instead of trying to work out how something like this can be avoided in the future, let's all try to make some money off it, and make Sean Hannity happy again.

[felinetta]

11. The ghouls act awfully quickly.

[FVZA_Colonel]

12. And I'm sure the media will be quick to condemn this, just as they have what any random blogger

who might have criticized right-wing rhetoric has said...

:sarcasm:

[piedmont]

13. Carrion feeders. nt

[Rex]

15. But they are NOT the party of violence...no no.

[Major Hogwash]

16. They should be shunned, like Keith said. Their rhetoric is toxic.

And dangerous.

[Ian David]

17. Tea Party Express on Arizona tragedy: Send us money

Tea Party Express on Arizona tragedy: Send us money
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=439&topic_id=172071&mesg_id=172071

[Ian David]

18. We're Arizona shooting victims too, says Tea Party co-founder

We're Arizona shooting victims too, says Tea Party co-founder
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=4692799&mesg_id=4692799

[Rocknrule]

19. Raising money to buy ammo for their next political terrorist attack

[Ian David]

20. Arizona Republicans resign from fear Teabaggers will shoot them

Arizona Republicans resign from fear Teabaggers will shoot them
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=439&topic_id=181019&mesg_id=181019

[Ian David]

21. The Insurrection Time Line

The Insurrection Time Line
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x591521

[Rocknrule]

22. ...unless they bring their silencers

:puke: