Reply #4: And you are correct, I too have spoken to tea baggers.

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And you do make a good point, thanks for pointing that out.

I do agree there is a bad streak in the tea baggers, but I think that is stoked by the forces you mentioned. They want energy, even if it comes from the worser motives like the ones you mention.

Yoda quote - “Remember, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force. But beware. Anger, fear, aggression. The dark side are they. Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny. Luke... Luke... do not... do not underestimate the powers of the Emperor or suffer your father's fate you will. Luke, when gone am I... the last of the Jedi will you be. Luke, the Force runs strong in your family. Pass on what you have learned
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