Just so we're clear about the new rules of behavior at townhall meetings.

[kpete]

Just so we're clear about the new rules of behavior at townhall meetings. They weren't changed by the progressives.
http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/boomarang-rang-confronting-republicans.html

– Artificially Inflate Your Numbers: “Spread out in the hall and try to be in the front half. The objective is to put the Rep on the defensive with your questions and follow-up. The Rep should be made to feel that a majority, and if not, a significant portion of at least the audience, opposes the socialist agenda of Washington.”

– Be Disruptive Early And Often: “You need to rock-the-boat early in the Rep’s presentation, Watch for an opportunity to yell out and challenge the Rep’s statements early.”

– Try To “Rattle Him,” Not Have An Intelligent Debate: “The goal is to rattle him, get him off his prepared script and agenda. If he says something outrageous, stand up and shout out and sit right back down. Look for these opportunities before he even takes questions.”

http://thinkprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/townhallactionmemo.pdf

[Octafish]

1. Artificially Inflate Your Numbers

Works for mobsters, too.