[American in Israel]

They are a peaceful bunch the TEA party types. Lots of grannies and old gentlemen veterans from foreign wars. I can see a blood bath if the Union thugs waded in throwing muscle, as a few of those old grandpa’s throw lead back.

[snoringbear]

I am not a proponent of taking on a Gandhi type movement. In fact, I am one of those “old grandpa's” from foreign wars (Vietnam). However, the Tea Party has to be smart about the violence issue. We know that the press is not on our side and they will use any incident as an opportunity to present the TP as people of violence and/or bigotry. So, self defense is in order but it must be clear cut and without doubt that we (TP) are defending ourselves from personal harm should the need occur.

Gandhi