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clarice

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38. I would agree on issues of National Security. nt

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Mon May 20, 2013, 11:43 AM

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T.E.A. Party = Taxed Enough Already. Doesn't it make sense that the IRS should look into them? [View all] grahamhgreen May 2013 OP

It's against the law, apparently, to target a particular group of organizations Honeycombe8 May 2013 #1

But the TP'ers swear they arent Republicans DJ13 May 2013 #3

They're not Republicans jmowreader May 2013 #9

If you are hired as a repug... lame54 May 2013 #39

I'm thinking more of the rank-and-file than their elected officials jmowreader May 2013 #40

No one wants to be called a republican, B Calm May 2013 #44

Okay, you're splitting hairs. Let's use "non-Democrats" or "non-liberals." It's political. nt Honeycombe8 May 2013 #21

Seems reasonable to look for tax cheats in these organizations. grahamhgreen May 2013 #4

No more than in progressive organizations. Honeycombe8 May 2013 #22

Well, if you are looking for criminals, as is the IRS's job. AND their criminality is defined by grahamhgreen May 2013 #23

What makes you think it was every one of those orgs' stated purpose? Honeycombe8 May 2013 #32

Advocating politically for lower taxes cannot, and should not, be assumed . . . markpkessinger May 2013 #25

Wasn't it Obama who was against going back to Bush rates for 98% of the public? dkf May 2013 #2

Well, when you apply for tax breaks in order to finance your efforts to get tax breaks, you'd think patrice May 2013 #5

can't target because of affiliation but... giftedgirl77 May 2013 #6

"prove they aren't politically motivated" Skittles May 2013 #10

They sure as hell are REPUBLICANS tblue May 2013 #17

they remind me of gun humpers (lots of intersecting going on, for sure) Skittles May 2013 #34

I don't want to live in a world where one comes under government suspicion for words they SAY. cherokeeprogressive May 2013 #7

? you don't think teabaggers are political? Skittles May 2013 #11

Couldn't have said it better myself. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #13

It's not just what they say, they are actively trying to not pay their taxes. If these groups grahamhgreen May 2013 #24

what does 'they are actively trying to not pay their taxes' mean? n/t codemoguy May 2013 #31

"coming under suspicion" is not a good term where they are treestar May 2013 #41

Yes it does, sometimes it's simple, a cigar is just a cigar and a tax evader is just a tax evader Dragonfli May 2013 #8

The simplest Answer is Often the Best! "If it walks like a duck, sounds like a duck..It's a Duck! KoKo May 2013 #36

Sounds akin to Joe McCarthy's logic to me. Count me out. TheKentuckian May 2013 #12

It's a different situation. The problem here is how do you define a "social welfare" CTyankee May 2013 #29

The "logic" in the OP is dangerous, unethical and completely unnecessary. Gravitycollapse May 2013 #14

No. delrem May 2013 #15

The IRS was being unethical, in my opinion. nt ZombieHorde May 2013 #16

Vomit. n/t Laelth May 2013 #28

For?! tia uponit7771 May 2013 #30

Yes, if they're claiming to be a social welfare organization... SunSeeker May 2013 #18

bingo jamiea99 May 2013 #19

Only if they look at an equal number of dirty librul groups, even if there are only 1/10th as many. corkhead May 2013 #20

It's NEVER ok, under ANY circumstances to target ANY group. nt clarice May 2013 #26

What about the mafia? Or any group that is stating an intention to break the law. grahamhgreen May 2013 #33

I would agree on issues of National Security. nt clarice May 2013 #38

It does, to me. Laelth May 2013 #27

Sure Does to Me! Can't imagine why this shouldn't be a HUGE Dem Issue? KoKo May 2013 #35

Well, maybe it's time to start up the "Coffee Party" network. CJCRANE May 2013 #37

It's the job of the IRS B Calm May 2013 #42

Thank you. IMHO, they are groups organized of, by, and for, tax cheats!!!!!! grahamhgreen May 2013 #43

With Liberty, and Justice for all. Savannahmann May 2013 #45

No. What you are saying is that IRS harassment based on an opinion about taxes is OK badtoworse May 2013 #46