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  • Posted by LetsShrug 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    "they certainly think they are not getting representation compared to those who do not pay taxes-in fact they are openly discriminated against for producing!"
    BRILLIANT! :) (Discriminated against AND persecuted!...and Maph is part of it.)
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  • Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Hello Maphesdus,
    Really? I can not find that slogan as a universally adopted "plank". I find many others, but the only universal is the Acronym itself (TEA-Taxed Enough Already).
    Respectfully,
    O.A.
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  • Posted by khalling 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Clearly, you do NOT know what the tea party stands for. They have never said "no taxation." what nonsense. They may question arbitrary taxation, they certainly think they are not getting representation compared to those who do not pay taxes-in fact they are openly discriminated against for producing! They take huge issue with the govt printing money and the huge debt your grandchildren will still be paying off.
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  • Posted by $ Maphesdus 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    I apologize, I didn't mean to imply that you were part of the modern Tea Party movement. I was just talking about the issue of taxation and its connection to the Tea Party.
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  • Posted by $ Maphesdus 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    My point is that the original Boston Tea Party wasn't necessarily opposed to taxation per se, but merely opposed to the idea of taxes being imposed on them by an external body where they didn't have a voice. The tea tax which lead to the Boston Tea Party was only a 3% tax, but it was imposed by the British parliament, where the American colonists didn't have a voice, and THAT'S what angered them. If they had had a delegate or representative in the British parliament to represent them, or if the tax has been imposed by their local government, I think the colonists would not have objected to the tea tax, and the Boston Tea Party never would have happened.

    That's different from the modern Tea Party, which just doesn't want to pay any taxes at all, regardless of whether they have any representation or not.

    In short, the original Boston Tea Party was merely opposed to lack of representation, while the modern Tea Party is opposed to taxation itself.
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  • Posted by SRS66East 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    While I understand and agree with your anger on this subject. I disagree with your blame of corporate America, the bottom line is that if we taught our children correctly at home instead of relying on the schools to impart moral values, we might find that our kids too would say "who cares what Eminem and Miley Cyrus are doing? They matter very little in the grand scheme".
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  • Posted by jpellone 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    I disagree Maph!!! The modern tea partiers understand that on a daily basis we are losing our freedoms to a socialist agenda.
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  • Posted by Zenphamy 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Not only are they thought of as gangs, they've been designated as terrorist by DHS and just recently, a congressman tried to submit a bill to require that combat vets warn their neighbors of their PTSD and possibility that they could go off.

    Starting to remind me of cute little flower child girls standing outside military gates in 1970 calling returning vets baby killers and imperialist pig slaves.
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  • Posted by Rozar 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    That's a pretty bold statement, "It is something you will just never understand then." After reading two of my paragraphs you surmise that you understand something that I don't, and not only that, but I will NEVER understand it in the next 50 odd years of my life. You must be psychic.

    I'm glad that you assert I have a right to believe what I want. I don't mind in the slightest that you disagree with my position. And you know what? I would never force you to support my position. I wish you would grant me that right, to ACT on my beliefs. As grateful as it must be for you to allow me to think what I like, it doesn't do me much good when you support the people who don't let me act on those beliefs.
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  • Posted by Rozar 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    In fact lets try this. I'm curious about your position Maph. What do you think they understood that the current Tea Party fails to understand? Also, I never got an answer from you about why women require a more nuanced approach.

    Maybe you forgot to answer but if you need a refresher here is the link

    http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts/6c...
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  • Posted by Rozar 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    I don't speak for the Tea Party nor do I particularly like them, but since your are inferring to me and my ilk I would say we understand something they failed to see. I don't see why this has all deteriorated into such aggression. People marking things as spam and everyone name calling.

    You don't know what I understand, nor I you. If you think I am failing to see something feel free to bring it up, ask me what my thoughts are or what my position is. Try furthering the discussion instead of this tit for tat nonsense.
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    Posted by Robbie53024 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Really, where do you get this drivel? Does it form rotten in your brain all at once or do you have to pile it up and let it ferment before it finally seeps out?
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  • Posted by Rozar 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Thank you for that. I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but point E. on that website states that I will still have to pay taxes to the government. So even if I leave they are still going to force me to pay them. So I fail to see how this is the option to opt out.
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  • Posted by $ Maphesdus 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Original slogan of the Boston Tea Party: "No taxation without representation!"
    Slogan of the modern Tea Party: "No taxation!"

    Methinks the original tea partiers understood something the modern iteration doesn't...
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  • Posted by IIGeo2 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    As a customer I will chose to spend my money elsewhere. hoping Pizza Hut will become Pizza Shut
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  • Posted by Robbie53024 10 years, 1 month ago
    Is it unreasonable for a manager to enquire of a patron as to the meaning of their attire? I think not, particularly in areas where such attire might have antagonistic intentions. However, the manager should take the explanation, demeanor and reasonableness of the situation into account in their decision. The patron can then decide on whether to continue their patronage or not.
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 10 years, 1 month ago
    And how about that patch he was wearing... the one with the RED and WHITE on it... and, OMG, BLUE as well? Wow... that "gang" must have a lot of clubhouses, I see that same "patch" everywhere, expecially at the top of these huge poles outside of these establishments... Better watch out, I hear those "patchholders" are a vicious lot, ESPECIALLY when confronted by someone who doesn't like their patch, or their supporters...

    If I may quote one Mr. Buggs. W. Bunny, when referring to said clueless manager... "What a maroon!" If they doesn't know what the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is, I know some nice folks downtown who would be happy to send him to this garden spot in North Carolina (or San Diego) for enlightenment! Good times (and memories) Guaranteed... ;)

    Semper Fi, Captain.
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  • Posted by scinch 10 years, 1 month ago
    I think many of you are thinking "manager = educated and older."
    Me...I see 20 year old snot nosed "shift manager" who doesn't know shit from Shinola.
    As a teacher, many teens today are more interested in who Eminem is screwing and Miley Cyrus pretending to have sex with foam objects on TV. Whenever I bring up something of importance in class, kids are like...who cares about that S$#T Mr. C.
    Hell, the colors red and blue are off limits in the local Junior High schools.
    Ever seen the kid who wears a baseball cap but it isn't in the team colors? Like red and black for the Yankees. The punk at school is always looking for an angle to get around the rules. So the school just bans the colors.
    And for you business folks...remember some of this shit wouldn't be happening if corporate America would quit peddling this shit as if it was legit. All they see is making a quick $$$$ on a trend.
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  • Posted by IIGeo2 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    It is something you will just never understand then. So by the same way, Police, Fire and EMT services are also options you can opt out of as well? People have a fundamental right to believe as they will. And I respect your right to believe as you will. I would like to thank our veterans for the sacrifice that they have made and continue to make and for insuring that all persons maintain the right to speak as they believe.

    As a courtesy I have researched an "OPT out" Option for you.

    http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/e...
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  • Posted by starguy 10 years, 1 month ago
    So I guess the hiring standards at Pizza Hut aren't real high these days?
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  • Posted by $ Snezzy 10 years, 1 month ago
    I read the story, and it seems the Marine resolved the situation. The Marines I've known have tended to be able to generate productive solutions to difficulties, and to do it through their own independent thought.

    Once, during the Clinton administration, I asked a Marine who was doing Toys For Tots outside Walmart what he though of his Commander-in-Chief. Bear in mind that servicemen are not permitted to make any derogatory remarks about their superior officers. He said, "I am proud to serve under the current Commander-in-Chief, and I will be even more proud to serve under the next Commander-in-Chief."
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  • Posted by scinch 10 years, 1 month ago
    Wait a minute here...why in the hell am I posting anything on a message board on a holiday. I should be in the other room with my family. Geez I must have no life to act like a low life. See you guys later...Happy "Fertility Festival" Easter.
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