A call for armed counterprotesters to Atlanta labor rally
SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, is holding rallies at state capitols around the country to demonstrate solidarity with public employee unions in Wisconsin. The union has scheduled an event at the Gold Dome in Atlanta at 4 pm today.
This has been posted on the far-right Free Republic site, under the headline:
“Atlanta Tea Party and Many Other Groups, Facing Off the SEIU Thugs Wednesday”
“Members of the various Tea Party, 9/12, and other freedom-oriented folks in the Atlanta area will be assembling in the vicinity of Georgia State Capitol this coming Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm. We’ll be providing balance to the ravings of the passengers aboard the SEIU Thugbus, which is scheduled to vomit forth its stooges at that same place and time.
If you are within three hours drive of ATL, come join us.
Dan and others from RTC will be there, with the usual accoutrements. As always, each participant is responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws.
Rally point will be the corner of Trinity and Washington Streets in front of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Guide on the Gadsden flags. Rendezvous time no later than 3:45 pm local.
There appears to be some regulations re armed protests on the Washington Street side of the Capitol, so attendees are requested to be flexible in your attire. We will attempt (but no promises) to get some additional clarity regarding the situation and post it here prior to the show.
Take a stand.
Join us in Atlanta on Wednesday.”
The advice that “attendees are requested to be flexible in your attire” is apparently a suggestion to keep firearms concealed. The original author goes on to claim that “the lefties are idiots who are very good at running their mouths… and also very good at keeping their distance from an armed American”.
A couple of posters advised against bringing firearms to the rally, but that point of view did not seem to carry the day, as the following posts suggest:
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Jerome Horowitz
February 23rd, 2011
10:07 am
I’ve heard gevernment employees called many things, but, this a first for thugs.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
10:09 am
“Dan and others from RTC will be there, with the usual accoutrements.”
classy.
jewcowboy
February 23rd, 2011
10:11 am
Scary…and corresponds to a new new study by the Southern Poverty Law Center:
http://www.wbez.org/story/home-page-top-stories/2011-02-22/new-report-higher-hate-group-count-ever-82755
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
10:11 am
Sounds like probable cause for authorities to frisk the counterprotesters before granting them admittance to the site?
Glad you labeled it “FAR-Right Free Republic.” But, could I suggest “Off the charts and off at the end of the universe” Free Republic?
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
10:12 am
Isn’t that terroristic threat rhetoric?
There are stupid people and then there are those who feel the need to carry a gun everywhere they go..the really delusional and stupid.
God save us from peepee envy.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
10:14 am
Those tea partying tools! Thugs! They are good for a laugh, the butt of a good joke.
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
10:15 am
Let’s hope they’ve been following the Arizona “vigilante” case more closely than their words appear to indicate.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
10:15 am
Paul – I second that emotion.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
10:17 am
“Dan and others from RTC will be there, with the usual accoutrements.”
Proudly flailing his snub-nosed that could only impress the likes of Ann Coulter or Sean Hannity…
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
10:19 am
remember, this entire “SEIU thugs” meme that EVERY conservative yammers about is based on one (1) fuzzy night-lit video that shows some guy in a SEIU T-shirt mighta kicked a guy, who mighta thrown the first punch.
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
10:19 am
Glad you labeled it “FAR-Right Free Republic.” But, could I suggest “Off the charts and off at the end of the universe” Free Republic?
*Nominee for Gem of the Day!!!!
M
February 23rd, 2011
10:19 am
Doesn’t sound very peaceable to me.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 am
Freeperville–where our Birther trash can frolic around uninhibited by pesky facts and logic.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 am
I guess the teachers here in Georgia better stay away. Then again, they’re not union. That also goes for police and fire fighters and other government workers. They need to know their place and stay in it. The non-thugs have spoken.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
10:23 am
Although to be fair to the Freepers, they’re not as blatantly racist as Stormfront, which is where guys like JKL2 and Bud Wiser likely hang out.
Granny Godzilla
February 23rd, 2011
10:23 am
Oh won’t the APD be delighted…..
Peadawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:24 am
It’s sad that the unions in Wisconsin and the protests are causing this much ruckus across the country. Those teachers protesting(especially the ones with fake doctor notes) should be fired. If not fired, then not paid for the days they were protesting. Same goes for the chicken shyt Democrats who took their toys and went home to Illinois.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
10:24 am
We’ll be providing balance to the ravings of the passengers aboard the SEIU Thugbus
remember, when the Koch wh0res bus in TPers to represent in Wisconsin, those are stalwart RealMerkins.
Bosch
February 23rd, 2011
10:25 am
“Let’s hope they’ve been following the Arizona “vigilante” case more closely than their words appear to indicate.”
Ferreal. Glad that woman is getting the needle….
M
February 23rd, 2011
10:26 am
Let me get this straight…the protesters that are showing support for the protesters who want the freedom to negotiate are the thugs, and the armed guys across the street who protest in the name of freedom aren’t?
I WILL OUT-FREEDOM YOU TO THE DEATH
Peadawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:26 am
I wonder what these protests are costing the kids’ parents who have to either take vacation time to stay home from work to watch their kids or pay for extra daycare.
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 am
Jay
In their defense, there is this post:
With all due respect: The unions, and especially the left wants the tea party to bring weapons. Obama would LOVE it if you (God Forbid) use them.
That gives them the ‘ammunition’ to attack the Tea Party in every way possible. You will see endless loops of alleged Tea Party members ‘violence’ on CNN. It would give them permission to enact gun restriction laws.
Do NOT bring a weapon. Your vote is your weapon. Your wallet is your weapon. Your brain is your weapon. Most importantly, your FAITH is your weapon.
Do NOT “face off” with union operatives who would like nothing better than a fight. If you lose- you lose. If you win- you lose.
Suggestion: Bring a camera. Take their pictures. Get their names. Make a record.
Keep up the good fight!
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 am
There appears to be some regulations re armed protests on the Washington Street side of the Capitol, so attendees are requested to be flexible in your attire. We will attempt (but no promises) to get some additional clarity regarding the situation and post it here prior to the show.
There may be some regulations but we dont really promise to let you know if we are encouraging you to violate law or not. And if the shooting does start, remember we are not responsible nor could we forsee the consequences.
The foolishness continues the rapid transformation into complete stupidity.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 am
PD seems to be under the impression that the only people protesting in WI are teachers.
There are corrections officers, firemen, police, their families…
But like I was saying earlier, there’s likely an element of sexism to the right wing hatred of the public sector unions, so it would make sense they’d be focusing on the teachers.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
10:30 am
In their defense
Having lurked over at Freeperville before, there are usually a few sane ones sprinkled amongst the hootin’/hollerin’ rootin’/tooters, in any given Free Republic thread that attracts a lot of attention.
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
10:32 am
dB
You know me… Jay provides a link, SC goes and read the link. If I didn’t have parental duties this evening, I might be interested in going downtown for a little rally myself.
retired early
February 23rd, 2011
10:32 am
FYI….this service employees union has less than 15,000 members in Georgia. It is hardly a threat to anyone and certainly not to these” Patriotic” Tea Party members. Please….get a life.
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
10:32 am
“I wonder what these protests are costing the kids’ parents ”
the same thing it would cost them if the school burned down, or there was an epidemic and they had to keep their children home
Peadawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:32 am
“There are corrections officers, firemen, police, their families…”
So instead of doing their jobs, they are out wasting taxpayers dollars protesting? I wonder if any of them got fake doctor notes as well?
“But like I was saying earlier, there’s likely an element of sexism to the right wing hatred of the public sector unions” – LOL what does that have to do with any of this?
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
10:34 am
So instead of doing their jobs, they are out wasting taxpayers dollars protesting? I wonder if any of them got fake doctor notes as well?
Damn dude!!!! Does the term DAY OFF mean anything?
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
10:34 am
“So instead of doing their jobs, they are out wasting taxpayers dollars protesting?”
Interesting, isn’t it? Especially since THEY are exempt from the provisions of that bill.
Peadawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:35 am
“the same thing it would cost them if the school burned down, or there was an epidemic and they had to keep their children home”
So an epidemic or school burning down is the equivalent of teachers wasting taxpayers dollars protesting and getting fake doctors notes to cover their arses? Please tell me that’s not what you meant by that.
andi Kulp
February 23rd, 2011
10:36 am
This group and groups like them need to have the bright spotlight put on who and what is really behind their agenda and why. We really need to “follow the money and power” on this one. They seem to believe they can only have their freedom by removing (any way they can) the freedoms of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness of all the rest of Americans using RTC (right to carry) accessories, threatening posters, bully tactics. I believe this to be a threat. I don’t know what else you could call it.
Peadawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:36 am
“Damn dude!!!! Does the term DAY OFF mean anything?” – Ya but don’t be stu-stu-stupid about it. If you play hooky and call in sick, don’t be seen on tv protesting! Then it’s just too obvious. LOL!!!
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
10:36 am
“Please tell me that’s not what you meant by that”
Can’t comply with that request. Yes, I *do* mean it’s the equivilent.
Adam
February 23rd, 2011
10:37 am
You know, the protests are taking place on SATURDAY in solidarity. Just in case anyone was wondering how they can do this and still work. You guys are being ridiculous by trying to make THAT point and it just shows you don’t “get it.”
I would excuse the comments if this were ten years ago. But it’s not. This is an age where people have started taking calls to arms over peaceful things that only just barely piss them off SERIOUSLY.
Tea Party Patriot
February 23rd, 2011
10:38 am
Since those who legally carry in Georgia are more law abiding that even the police, you’ll be safe.
It’s the APD you better watch out for.
The Leg Lamp is a "major award".....
February 23rd, 2011
10:38 am
Dem lawmaker on labor protests: ‘Get a little bloody when necessary’
By Michael O’Brien – 02/23/11 07:57 AM ET
Sometimes it’s necessary to get out on the streets and “get a little bloody,” a Massachusetts Democrat said Tuesday in reference to labor battles in Wisconsin.
Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.) fired up a group of union members in Boston with a speech urging them to work down in the trenches to fend off limits to workers’ rights like those proposed in Wisconsin.
“I’m proud to be here with people who understand that it’s more than just sending an email to get you going,” Capuano said, according to the Dorchester Reporter. “Every once and awhile you need to get out on the streets and get a little bloody when necessary.”
Keep up the good fight!
February 23rd, 2011
10:39 am
fake doctors?…… Are you sure they dont just play one on televised protests.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
10:39 am
Sprout Puppy,
In Wisconsin, the Union supporters are exercising their right to assemble and protest what they feel is wrong…same as here in Atlanta.
This is what you said you fought for.
How does that saying go? “While I may not agree with what you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it”.
Granny Godzilla
February 23rd, 2011
10:40 am
Some have no problem calling themselves “Tea Partier”,,,,but let’s remember the first Tea Partier also broke the law, risked their freedom and their lives to fight government overreach.
Go Labor!
Peadawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:40 am
“Yes, I *do* mean it’s the equivilent.” – Wow. You may need a parachute for that leap big guy. Good luck with that!
southern sanity?
February 23rd, 2011
10:41 am
You have got to be kidding me. Teachers who have agreed to give up benefits/ retirement to balance a budget and those who support them are thugs?! Yet nut cases who call for armed protests against teachers and public workers are “freedom loving americans”?! Wow that is screwed up. I love Atlanta but these few vocal intolerant nut cases make me ashamed to live here. They should be classified as terrorists even if they are hiding behind our flag. Gun laws should be strictly enforced so we can lock up as many of these crazy terrorists as possible.
AmVet
February 23rd, 2011
10:41 am
There are corrections officers, firemen, police, their families…
stands, they are also joined by steel workers, construction workers, students, teachers, Green Bay Packers, nurses and religious groups.
Speak up America! And redress your grievances.
If the RTC boys are like the garden variety neo-con, they are all hat and no cattle.
The anti-government (unless there is an even bigger bogey man involved), jackbooted cons and the never-served, never-will chickenhawks in the lunatic fringe only get violent against women and defenseless people in churches.
When there is remotely a fair fight involved, all they are gonna do is puff up their chests and talk real loud from the back of the crowd.
And I suspect that most of them probably couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with a shotgun from twenty feet away…
The Leg Lamp is a "major award".....
February 23rd, 2011
10:41 am
Signs seen carried by extremist tea partiers…er…uh…I mean the dedicated union workers in Wisconsin:
Hitler
Mussolini
Mubarek
Fascist
Rape
Death
WTF
USMC dawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:41 am
Dem Rep to unions: Time to get ‘bloody’…
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/145627-dem-lawmaker-on-labor-protests-get-a-little-bloody-when-necessary
CLASSY!
Adam
February 23rd, 2011
10:42 am
Normal: How does that saying go? “While I may not agree with what you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it”.
If only more people actually took that in as a serious philosophy we might have a more civil and moderate discussion about all of the things that have been so polarized lately.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
10:42 am
“Having lurked over at Freeperville before”
criminey, I have visions of Silkwood dancing in my head – talk about needing to be decontaminated after lurking there!
The Leg Lamp is a "major award".....
February 23rd, 2011
10:42 am
Were these Tea Partiers or Union workers?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxeZvUKpFbM
Peadawg
February 23rd, 2011
10:44 am
“In Wisconsin, the Union supporters are exercising their right to assemble and protest what they feel is wrong” – Yup and the state of Wisconsin will be exercising their right to hand out pink slips for teachers who are at these protests instead of in the classroom. Good for Wisconsin!