I happened to flip to CSPAN yesterday, and was "lucky enough" to catch this very vocal panel discussion, on the differences between the Tea Party Movement and the Occupy Movement. Guess which one they think is the "genuine" people's movement?
I finally found the Clip of this stirring discussion ... thought you might find it a bit motivating.
CPAC's panel on Occupy vs Tea Party:
Opinions on Occupy Movement
CPAC, Feb 11, 2012 -- on C-Span
Here's some commentary on the panel discussion:
CPAC panel on Occupy vs Tea Party
democraticunderground.com -- Feb 11, 2012
It's the whole panel - 45 min. Still watching it as I'm posting.
A real Rogue's Gallery... Right wing echo chamber on steroids.
15 minutes in the big lie they are still harping on is that occupiers are paid.
Major revisionist history starting around the 20 minute mark
27 minutes- accusations that occupy is an astroturf movement under the direction of ACORN
29:30- Tea Partiers like to keep thing CIVIL?????????????
32:20- Question: "How do we pin drugs & violence to liberal politicians?"
35 min.- Big "Boo" at the mention of Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Repeated so audience could boo again.
38:45- Predicting the death of Occupy within a few months, with a dig on Whoopi Goldberg thrown in for good measure
Closing remark praises the panel's professionalism and class. What a hatefest.
Here's some CNN live blogging comments on the panel discussion:
Live blog of CPAC
CNN Political Ticker
3:33 p.m. ET - Ryan Hecker, founder of Contract from America, described what he sees is the biggest difference between the tea party movement and Occupy Wall Street: "We care about this country and they care about themselves."
3:30 p.m ET - Dana Loesch, Editor-in-Chief of Big Journalism and CNN contributor, appearing on the same panel, said the president has already "been beaten," but the "media is keeping him on a lifeline right now."
3:20 p.m. ET - Tea Party Express Chairman Amy Kremer said the tea party movement is not dead. She said the grassroots movement should not be judged by the number of signs or people at their rallies, but rather by votes on Election Day, when Occupy Wall Street protesters are "still out at their rallies or their protests." Kremer appeared as part of a panel discussion, "Taking Back Wall Street: The Tea Party vs. Occupy Wall Street."
About the "Rogue's Gallery" panel who's happy to slam Occupy at every turn:
Taking Back Wall Street: The Tea Party vs. Occupy Wall Street
Marriott Ballroom --CPAC: Day 2 -- February 11, 2012
Amy Kremer, Chairman, Tea Party Express
Kevin Jackson, theBlackSphere.net
Tim Phillips, President, Americans for Prosperity
Dana Loesch, Editor-in-Chief, Big Journalism
Ryan Hecker, Founder, Contract from America
Moderator: Dustin Stockton, Chief Strategist, TheTeaParty.net
Thank our lucky stars for Free Speech, eh?
Extra Credit: (it's a very short pep-talk)
It's another "word cloud" from a favorite CPAC stalwart. That Grover sure knows how to spin it ... or is that "shovel it" ?
Live blog of CPAC: Day 3
CNN Political Unit -- February 11th, 2012
4:16 p.m. ET - Norquist said the 2012 Republican presidential race is "confusing" but that the ups and downs are a sign the GOP is "winning." Republicans, he said, need someone to sign the proposals, like Rep. Paul Ryan's budget proposal, not "someone to think it up."
Paul Ryan has charted the GOP course,
is that right Grover?
Thought you might have a "Free Speech" response or two ...