The Coalition of the Swilling

Unlike the nameless hcquilts I will address your concerns individually.
"NOBODY has any business telling demonstrators what to say or why they're participating. This is the sort of "message control" leftist gangs like ACORN engage in.
I agree, which is why I did not tell anyone what their sign should say. And you are right, it was shamefully "leftist" of me to share sign making tips.
"Unlike Mr. F A*-hole I am NOT "protesting private banking institutions." I am demonstrating against *our elected representatives*.... I am demonstrating in favor of free markets and individual responsibility."
My letter very clearly stated we are protesting the Legislative branch... our elected officials, and if you are not protesting banks, you are not paying attention. My personal view is that a regulated market is not free, and until we return to the intent of our forefathers we will not we truly have free markets.
"Most disturbing: ... antiglobalist, antiwar conspiracy-theory group. Among its tamer claims is that the 9/11 attack was an inside job done by "Zionists.""
I do not make any claims about Zionism or 911, but I must ask you, how can you not be opposed to globalism? For the sake of our kids we must stand against one world global courts, taxes, and laws.
"It's hard enough being a conservative without this kind of baggage."
Being conservative is nothing to be ashamed of, nor is it difficult. When a "conservative" is in office it does not negate our responsibilities of holding their feet to the fire. We must be conservative with the life of others, the money of others, and also the words of others. So please next time you would like to mis-quote me, be more conservative with your outgoing group emails.

-A*hole

Sweet baby Jesus, then she pwned him SO exquisitely. And in a group email no less (which included the above F A*-hole chiding for reference), takes him apart:

F A*-hole is either a bad reader or a libeler. Either way, his latest email unfortunately demands a response.

He calls me "nameless". This is false. My name, Leigh Fumpteephrats, appears automatically right next to my email address (which he had no trouble finding).

He accuses me of calling "sign making tips" "leftist". This is false. My actual words: "It is perfectly appropriate to suggest that signs be legible and coherent and their messages peaceful."

He says he "very clearly stated we are protesting the Legislative branch... our elected officials". This is false. His actual words: "...please refrain from attacking political personalities....We will be protesting the private banking institutions such as the Federal Reserve and its "Inflation Tax" and the bankster gangsters and their unconstitutional bailout as allowed by the Legislative Branch."

(1) Private banks. (2) The Fed. (3) The "bankster gangsters" (what is this, junior high?). (4) "Their" bailout. And like an afterthought, waayy down there at the end of his sentence, the "Legislative Branch" - whose members he's already warned us not to mention by name. Seems that in F A*-hole's world, an anonymous Congress merely "allowed" the bailout. They didn't write the law that created it, impose the taxes that fund it, or bully banks into accepting it with threats the economy would crash if they didn't. Just sat there and passively "allowed" failing businesses to impose a nefarious plan to Rule! The! World!!!

Good grief. If F A*-hole loaded, aimed, and fired a gun, would he say he "allowed" it to go off, then accuse the target of stealing the bullets to monopolize the world's lead supply?

But set all that aside. Let's say I'm "not paying attention." Here's the real point: F A*-hole HAS NO BUSINESS TELLING ANYBODY WHAT THE'RE PROTESTING. As Tonto said to the Lone Ranger: "What do you mean, 'we'"?

He says he did "not make any claims about Zionism or 911." I never said he did. In fact, I noted how coy he's been about the nature of his "activism." Only his email address reveals his association with a crackpot blame-America-and-the-Jews website. Either he espouses that site's beliefs, or he's not very selective about his friends. If Fannin hoped to discourage suspicions that an organized fringe group is trying to co-opt this grassroots demonstration, he's doing a lousy job.

But he has achieved one thing. By letting his mask slip, he's spared me the shame of unwittingly associating with his crowd. If I hold a sign on the 15th it'll be on the other side of town. From my emails, it looks like I would not be alone.

So schmaybe there'll be at least 2 of us peacefully holding signs down by the Courthouse? PLUS, she's a Rachel Lucas fan AND a SWILLER!!!! WHAT'S not to love?!

Can't WAIT to meet her in person!
UPDATE: Argh. Another email, more of the same;

...To everyone on the list, do not let your participation be based on one mans personal political views.
This event is about taking a collective stand to say we are not happy with the spending.
Please do not mass email the group with dis-info, or unsolicited content.
To Leigh, If I have said anything to offend you let me know, and stop putting words in my mouth.

...but I answered this time:

I notice "your good name" no longer includes your affiliation email address. Curious thing, that ~ considering a simple Google search shows your Ron Paul affiliations (and a very nice picture of you with "the man" himself ) which, in turn, leads one to "Meet Up" and all the whackjob pages their website provides. You yourself may be a saint, but your choice of movements (where you conveniently ignore whence Leigh's objections sprung) to align yourself with leaves doubt about your motives, considering the well publicized and controversial stances of "Meet" and Ronulans in general.

Leigh Fumpteephrats is hardly being divisive. I prefer to think of her as "Paul Revere-ish".

And supporting YOUR cause by appearing at ANY gathering YOU are "organizing" would betray my personal convictions and, indeed, the entire spirit of the "Tea Party".

Is Rep. Miller aware of your connections and still planning to attend? I'm curious.

(And he's got all these links to Glenn Beck forums. I wonder if Beck would be thrilled with that, were HE aware.)

I imagine he'll be along shortly.