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Originally posted by SpartanKingLeonidas
reply to post by Uniceft17
Well, with "grassroots" movements, you have to always watch for the "weeds".
Like I mentioned before, my thoughts on it, knowing tactics like I do, is it was infiltrated, and then instead of taking it over, it was duplicated.
This would be to ensure that anyone coming into a "movement" would see what they wanted seen, the duplicate, a more organized, and professional environment.
That way, instead of taking the more difficult route of taking it over, they bypassed it altogether.
The path of least resistance is easier than war by attrition.
War by attrition is more fun, but when a time constraint is on, the path of least resistance is the path I would take.
Originally posted by A Fortiori
reply to post by SpartanKingLeonidas
Nacho-Sancho...Spartan,
I was joking about the "trying to convince you" part since we all see so eye-to-eye on so many things.
Honestly, I know what I think and I also know that I don't follow anyone so blindly that I will walk off a cliff for them--well, unless their name is Jesus and they like to build houses in their spare time.
I think Alex is wrong on the environmental stuff, but I think he's right on in exposing these bungholios doing crazy stuff like dressing up in robes and worshiping owl effigies. Plus, he's funny and that goes a long way with me. Can't help it.
I love David Icke and think he's even closer to the truth, except for that whole shape-shifting reptile thing.
Originally posted by Uniceft17
My personal conclusion is that the movement was hijacked and attention was diverted from the policys that we should really be worried about (monetary policy), But by who? Who would want to divert our attention away from the biggest problem in our country?
[edit on 9/12/2009 by Uniceft17]
Originally posted by Prove_It_NOW
reply to post by Uniceft17
Because the agenda IS to infiltrate. I'm very glad you noticed. I have been telling people for years about the infiltration of the "Right" into every so called 'movement'.
Notice how at this Tea Party on the 12th, one of the guest speakers was a woman from the Armed Forces? Hear her talk about how she is 'fighting for our freedoms over in Iraq" and such? See how the war sentiment is mixed in with the Tea Party?
It was an idea spawned by Libertarians and hijacked. When people like Alex Jones or Mike Rivero or Adam Kokesh, Peter Schiff, etc. rally behind the Tea Partyies, they are being duped.
Yes the Tea Parties have many people from all across the political spectrum participating, but make no mistake, the Tea Parties are being controlled by big Republican names, Republican leaning, old Bush faithfuls that cascaded over into something "Patriotic", or Lobbies.
The whole thing has been infiltrated. Any 'Movement' is useless unless it is wiped clear of any affiliation with (D) or (R). Unless you totally refuse to listen to or affiliate yourself with ANYONE from the two party system, you will fail.
Please listen carefully, because what I'm saying is profoundly simple and is now the ONLY solution those of us who want truth and want to end corruption has.
You MUST cut all ties with any party member. Meaning, no speaking engagements with Republicans or Democrats, no radio shows with them on as guests, no voting for them, no mention of them as being 'one of the good ones' and supporting their ticket, no hand shakes with them, no going to them with 'information' and begging them to look at evidence, no hoping they will represent you.
They won't. The "WE THE PEOPLE" must separate from them on all fronts.
People who have radio shows and considered figureheads should be called out every time they have one on as a guest. Even Ron Paul or Dennis Kucinich must be politely told that they can no longer be welcome. They are part of the two system, as well meaning as they are.
To take the power of this country back you MUST stop waiting for politicians to back you. Think about all the power they collectively have to practically turn this country into a Utopia. Think of all the resources and man power that they have. They all average I.Q.s well above the norm. They are educated people. But they are not listening. And the education that they do have is 'conventional wisdom', which does not work anymore.
There needs to be a complete new idea in this fight. I know that what I''m saying sounds desperate, but after seeing these Tea Parties, I have become worried more than most recent times. I am seeing that every 'grassroots' movement by honest people is eventually taken down a road full of agendas and lobbies.
I am seeing that even our most trusted people in this fight, cannot really do anything for us. We ALL need to change the playing field on THEM. That playing field is the vote...or in this case NON VOTE.
Libertarians, Independents, Greens, and other Third Party voters must come together against this 'Beast' and educate others to do so. It is one of the few options we have left.
Originally posted by ShadowMaster
Originally posted by Uniceft17
My personal conclusion is that the movement was hijacked and attention was diverted from the policys that we should really be worried about (monetary policy), But by who? Who would want to divert our attention away from the biggest problem in our country?
[edit on 9/12/2009 by Uniceft17]
Just like all movements- it moves on sometimes not with the intended meaning that it takes on. I would say from what I witnessed that it has been hijacked in some way. I believe that the message might have changed alittle-but that would be expected as more ppl have gotten involved. Orginially the Tea Party orgainizer's did not want any politics involved regardless which side you were on. So, now you have the 9-12 Project interjected into the Tea Party's, groups like Reisitnet involved and a host of other "tea Party" like groups. The fringe is still there as well- their message hasnt changed.
Right now, today, it doesnt matter- the Turn out was better than expected. I would guess more than the Millon Man March. Now we will see if this goes anywhere or not.
Originally posted by mental modulator
Originally posted by ShadowMaster
Originally posted by Uniceft17
My personal conclusion is that the movement was hijacked and attention was diverted from the policys that we should really be worried about (monetary policy), But by who? Who would want to divert our attention away from the biggest problem in our country?
[edit on 9/12/2009 by Uniceft17]
Just like all movements- it moves on sometimes not with the intended meaning that it takes on. I would say from what I witnessed that it has been hijacked in some way. I believe that the message might have changed alittle-but that would be expected as more ppl have gotten involved. Orginially the Tea Party orgainizer's did not want any politics involved regardless which side you were on. So, now you have the 9-12 Project interjected into the Tea Party's, groups like Reisitnet involved and a host of other "tea Party" like groups. The fringe is still there as well- their message hasnt changed.
Right now, today, it doesnt matter- the Turn out was better than expected. I would guess more than the Millon Man March. Now we will see if this goes anywhere or not.
ya, the message went from abandon the FED, pull back our military empire
To - "YOU LIE" Fight Hitlercare
Spreading FREEDOMS IN IRAQ
The majority of the people there are just itching to pull the lever for another big spending GOPer who talks a good talk and knows how to use conservative buzz words
just right.
Originally posted by middleclasssoldier
very interesting. i know that glen beck definitely has a part in hi-jacking the movement. ive read several threads and posts on here not to trust beck, that he is building up confidence only to betray people at some point. i agree that the root of the problem is the federal reserve and the elites that most dont know about because they are stuck in the right/left para dime.
I had it pointed out to me in a previous thread that the new tea party movement is organized by a conservative group and is completely un-related to the other tea party movement.
Why was a new movement created that is basically identical to the previous movement with the same name?
Why is the new movement inviting right-wing politicians to speak and even lead this new movement that goes against either tea parties ideals?
Why has monetary policy, non-interventionist foreign policy and the federal reserve been removed from the new movement?
And again why the hell is there a new movement with the same name sponsered by right leaning interest groups?
Was this new movement made to discredit and take the lime light away from the original movement?
But who hijacked this movement? Was it the right wing? Or was it the globalists hoping to keep the masses dumbed down by not letting the monetary disaster go into mainstream consiousness?
I'm not saying that the original ideals of the movement aren't still in play in this movement, but they are on an extremely small scale. Go to a tea party and ask a protester about monetary or foreign policy, my guess is that 70% couldn't tell you about what we should do to address the monetary problem and probably didn't even know there was one in the first place.
Originally posted by ShadowMaster
Just like all movements- it moves on sometimes not with the intended meaning that it takes on. I would say from what I witnessed that it has been hijacked in some way. I believe that the message might have changed alittle-but that would be expected as more ppl have gotten involved. Orginially the Tea Party orgainizer's did not want any politics involved regardless which side you were on. So, now you have the 9-12 Project interjected into the Tea Party's, groups like Reisitnet involved and a host of other "tea Party" like groups. The fringe is still there as well- their message hasnt changed.
Right now, today, it doesnt matter- the Turn out was better than expected. I would guess more than the Millon Man March. Now we will see if this goes anywhere or not.
Originally posted by GigaloCool
You sound very foolish in this post, actually very pathetic and very afraid of a movement that the left has no CONTROL over.