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[oportet.livejournal.com]

I'm not a liberal, but if I was, I can't imagine what I would have against the Tea Party movement - so hopefully a liberal/democrat could help me out with this.

I understand the movement is made up mostly of conservatives, so wouldn't that either be a good, or at worst, neutral thing for you when elections come around?

Sure, the Tea Party isn't an official party with representatives, but when a big (or the big) election comes around, they'll most likely endorse someone (If they don't, that would fall under neutral). If the person/people they back are Republican, you saw it coming, and you'll pretty much have the same outcome there would have been if the TP never existed (again, neutral result). If the person/people they back aren't Republican, it wouldn't be taking many, if any, votes away from your side - nowhere near the number it would be taking away from Republicans (this would fall under good for you).

Or am I missing something?

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[chessdev.livejournal.com]

Missing the point. Why would we sympathize with a group that not only misrepresents us, but furthermore uses implicit threats, talks of secession, and backs racist policies (see Arizona)?

It's not just about playing numbers games -- it's about an entire train of thought that we dont agree with (and honestly, neither should you).

[oportet.livejournal.com]

Who said I did? Because I'm not liberal I must be with them?

[chessdev.livejournal.com]

Did I say you were "with them"?? When I said "neither should you" that was a general statement - not an accusation.

[debergerac.livejournal.com]

they don't presume to represent you.