Liberal Left, Blames American's For Prosperity and Tea Party For Union Violence

The progressive news blog Electablog, run by Chris Savage, is running a fairy tale story on their blog.  They are blaming American's For Prosperity for tearing down their own tent, Clint Tarver for destroying his own Hot Dog Stand to profit, and Fox News Reporter Steven Crowder was there to incite violence, not record history.

In their article, Electablog states that Clint Tarver is lying about the person in Guy Fawkes mask saying that no person was near the tent.  Yet in their video trying to prove that AFP took down tent you clearly see the person in Guy Fawkes mask at the 1:04 minute mark as shown below.

The article also singles out Stacy Swimp who is a well known African- American Conservative activist in Michigan and President of the Fredrick Douglas Society and Howell, Michigan Tea Party Leader, Wendy Lynn Day.  

Stacy Swimp responded to the liberal attack on him and Wendy Lynn Day by saying:

"Liberals are saying that the Americans for Prosperity-Michigan supporters pulled down their own tent.

Of course, the are now attacking Clint Tarver and anyone else who has testified against union racism and violence.

They talk EXTENSIVELY about me in this article and others that I have seen. One liberal "Doctor" said "Swimp was clearly in charge"! lol!!

They have a video clip of me telling Wendy Lynn Day to go inside the tent and claim that, at the same time, people in the tent where asking folks to leave.

What they do not know is that my major concern was getting Wendy and the women out of harms way, as the men started getting more and more aggressive. Wendy, Amy Hagerstrom and any woman who was near me, can tell you that I focused especially on making sure they were safe.

I had no way of knowing what was going on inside of the tent, until I entered it shortly after, which I did realize it was now moving towards evacuation.

Ironically, liberals are not accusing me of any wrong doing, except to say that I intentionally wanted to move women in the tent to make it look like they were victims! Lol!!

We will not allow these lies to discourage us.

Truth crushed to the ground will rise again!!"

If Americans For Properity were responsible for the destruction of their own tent, please explain this video:

“An hour after the Americans for Prosperity tent is destroyed on the Michigan Capitol lawn, a demonstrator in a Teamster jacket cuts shards from the tarp and hands out as souvenirs,” reads the video’s description.

Why were they collecting “souvenirs”?

According to one woman in the video, AFP workers were holding signs accusing union workers of being “sleazeballs” and “lazy.” However, there is no evidence to back up this claim.

Meanwhile, unions and their left-wing allies have accused AFP of staging the whole thing

Here is the link to the Electablog article.  Please feel free to leave your own comments on their post and have a barf bag near by, if you decide to read their entire article:

http://www.eclectablog.com/2012/12/tentgate-what-really-happened.html

Video: Michigan Union Members Say They Didn't Detroy Tents Video Shows Otherwise

Representatives from Michigan Unions protesting right to work are saying Americans For Properity cut down their own tents during the protest.

The videos below tell the whole story.

Video proof of Union Thugs destroying property. Many have stated they have never seen union members take down a tent so fast. Typically this would be a two day job for them.

Union Goon Who Assaulted Steven Crowder Identified

Fox News Reporter, Steven Crowder gave an ultimatum to the man who punched him in the face: come forward and face jail time or face him in a mixed martial arts (MMA) match.

“You can come forward, I’ll press charges, you’ll go to jail,” Crowder said. “Or, since you wanted to cheap-shot me, we can host a bout in a sanctioned, legalized MMA competition.”

Referencing the fund that has been set up to find the perpetrators, Crowder said the winner of the MMA battle will get the money to donate to the charity or union of his choice. “Face me like a man,” Crowder taunted, adding that he was “easy to find.”

The man in question is being identified as Tony Camargo of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. His name was on his jacket. Heh. Now let’s hope the law enforcement authorities throw the book at him.

MSNBC's Chris Matthews Harrasses American For Prosperity Worker

After being litterally beatup and having their tent torn down, MSNBC’s Chris Matthews beat them up again on Tuesday night. Scott Hagerstrom , Michigan State Director for AFP, appeared on Matthews’ show to a barrage of questions regarding his salary. While the discussion was to be centered around the right-to-work legislation passed in Michigan, Matthews seemed to be more interested in beating up on Hagerstrom. “Who’s paying your salary?” Matthews questioned repeatedly after accusing him of working for the Koch brothers. Hagerstrom remained calm, replying “I work for Americans for Prosperity…This is about freedom for everybody.” Hagerstrom tried to explain that AFP is a nonprofit organization funded by over 3,000 donors. Matthews responded rudely with “Who’s that?” “I came here to talk about the policy, and this is about freedom, this about economic liberty,” said Hagerstrom before being interrupted again by Matthews. “Who’s paying your salary?…No, but who’s paying your salary to do it? Who’s paying your salary to do what you’re doing right now?…Who’s paying your– to do this today?” said Matthews, preventing Hagerstrom from finishing a sentence. See the montage from Newsbusters here:

Hot Dog Vender Attacked By Union Thugs In Right To Work Battle

The Union thugs yesterday were chanting that they were for the middle class, yet they attacked a middle class business man yesterday. 

Clint Tarver, known as "The Hot Dog Guy"  in Lansing had his business attacked by out of line and out of control protesters near the Capitol.

Everyone who has passed the hot dog cart knows what a kind and caring individual Clint is. He never fails to bestow a smile or friendly greeting. In no way he he provoke this attack, nor any of the behavior displayed toward him.  


Photo Credit Rob Macomber

 

Clint hired as a caterer for the American's For Prosperity tent which was torn down. He was much more concerned about the others, and particularly helped to get the women out of the tent. It was when he returned to gather his equipment that the taunts and racial slurs began. He says the working people did not respect the working man. He was not there to be political; he was just there to serve. This is the Clint many say they know and love.  Linda Lee Tarver, Clint's wife, was there and witnessed the entire event. She said " I just want to say that "God is Real" and that Deacon Clint Tarver has shown great spiritual maturity today. Just to testify Clint is a Black man from the East Side of Detroit who, when attacked by Democrat-Union Thugs, cussed out, and called an Uncle Tom Nigger, he humbly retrieved his equipment, called his wife (me), and left. He donated money to AFP to help them fix their tent, and he and I prayed for peace. I am still 'not over it' but Mr. Clint is such a sweet, kind, and humble man. That is why I love him."

A Fund has been set up to replace the damage to his business. If you would like to help click here

Obama, MI State Rep House Rep Geiss and Michigan Democrats Encourage Violence In Michigan

Democrat State Representative Douglas Geiss said, “There will be Blood” if the ’Right to Work’ law was passed during the debate on the Michigan House floor. Really? A Democrat state elected official is predicting and in many respects calling for violence if Michigan workers are not provided freedom of choice? Geiss went on to say that he wishes we had not gone here. Hmm, You mean providing “ALL” workers the right to choose whether they want or do not want to belong to a union? That seems a lot more American than threatening violence if you do not get your way.

“There will be blood,” State Representative Douglas Geiss threatened from the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives today as the body debated legislation that would make Michigan the nation’s 24th right to work state.

“I really wish we had not gone here,” Geiss continued. “It is the leadership in this house that has led us here. The same leadership that tried to throw a bomb right on election day, leading to a member switching parties, and came in at the 11th hour with a gotcha bill. For that, I do not see solace, I do not see peace.”

Sadly, thanks to Geiss’s grandstanding and prediction of no peace … there was none yesterday as out of control union thugs threatened and physically harmed those who dare have an alternative opinion.

House Democrats also tweeted, “There will be Blood”. It was then taken down but not before it was captured for all time.

As reported at Weasel Zippers via the Washington Examiner, The Obama White House refused to condemn the “there will be blood” comments. Of course not, how could Obama, so beholden to the unions possibly condemn any Democrat standing for union labor no matter if there was threats or not. Instead, they make excuses.

President Obama’s spokesman cited the ambiguity of the statement, “there will be blood,” as he avoided condemning the remark made by a Michigan Democrat who opposes the imminent state’s right-to-work legislation.

“The president believes in debate that’s civil,” White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said today. “I haven’t seen those comments and I’m not sure that they mean what some would interpret them to mean. I just haven’t seen them.”

Breaking: Video Union Thugs Tear Down Tents in Lansing

Union thugs tear down Americans For Prosprity tent in Lansing Michigan, Scott Hagerstrom reports!

Exposing the Lies of Right To Work

The Democrats continue to fight for union Monopolies in Lansing. With out these monopolies they will lose much of their funding that is stolen from workers paychecks. Here are some lies that are being spread on House floor by State Rep. Joan Bauer: Workers in Freedom-to-Work­ states get paid lower wages.

The TRUTH: Private-sector,­ inflation-adjus­ted employee compensation in right-to-work states has grown by 12.0 percent between 2001-2011, according to data taken from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics. That compares with just 3.0 percent over the same period in forced-unioniza­tion states.

Senator Gretchen Whitmer on CNN comparing Michigan State Police to hired thugs.

The TRUTH:Shame on HER, these folks put there life on the line everyday to protect Michiganders. Look at Detroit, the murder capital of our nation!

Lies from the MEA "Its all about the kids"

The TRUTH: About 500 teachers have taken a personal day in the Warren School District so they can head to Lansing to protest the right-to-work law. The Warren School District is shut down today.

The lie: Obama in Michigan yesterday said that Right to work hurts collective bargaining.

The TRUTH: Collective Bargaining is a federally protected right and Right to Work will not change this.

Only 17 1/2 % of Michigan is unionized and 82% is not. Based on what's going Lansing one would think 100% is unionized. Freedom to Work could actually increase union membership when you have unions that actually work for their customers aka workers. Freedom to work breaks up union monopolies that take advantage of workers. The break up of monopolies will allow more unions to form, similar to what has happened in Roscommon Michigan. There, teachers fired their union, the Michigan Education Association and formed their own. Fact also in 21 of the 23 current right to work states, unemployment is lower than non-right to work states.

Freedom To Work Patriots Needed Tuesday In Lansing, Michigan.

Information From American's For Prosperity: Here's some more info on Tuesday's RTW support rally in Lansing: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help Michigan cross the FINISH LINE!!‏

Patriots - Round 3 - We Need All Hands on Deck to Cross the Finish Line for Worker's Freedom in Michigan!!!

Over 300 freedom loving Patriots visited the Capitol last week to have their voices heard and you have all made a difference!!! This is a historical time for Michigan! The unions WILL BE coming out in strong numbers on Tuesday to try and prevent the final vote for Right to Work from going through . . .

We NEED our voices to be even STRONGER on Tuesday!! Each legislator's office that is being visited keeping tallies from the phone calls and visitors.

For those of you who can go to the Capitol on Tuesday for this historic vote, there will be accommodations from AFP and those details are below. Be safe and prepared to keep your cool when the union crowd gets heated up. It is being reported that they will be causing MAYHAM on purpose. Don't take the bait, they will try to get you on video too. But you can bring some HOMEMADE SIGNS SUPPORTING RIGHT TO WORK - The media LOVE signs!

If you cannot make it, CALL and EMAIL your representative and senator, Speaker Jase Bolger, Senate Majority leader Randy Richardville, and Governor Snyder!! If they voted yes the first time - THANK THEM and tell them they have your support and to stand firm!

Jase Bolger (Speaker of the House) - (517) 373-1787 jamesbloger@house.mi.gov

Randy Richardville (Senate Majority Leader) - (517) 373-3543 senrichardville@senate.michigan.gov

Governor Snyder (517) 373-3400

Please be firm but polite - it is amazing the difference of impact and approach we have compared to the union bullying and intimidation!

God Bless you all and keep up the fight for Freedom in Michigan!!

Capitol Rally Information

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 from 10am until 3pm - conservatives continue their efforts to support their Senators and also turn their attention to support their Members of the House of Representatives. Anytime from 10am - 3pm, MAKE TIME to join fellow conservatives in the large white tent on the southeast lawn of the State Capitol. (If you want to go into the Capitol and you brought signs, you will need to leave your signs outside in the tent).

Ideas for signs:

Labor Freedom
Workers Choice
Right to Work 4 MORE
Unions Limit Income Workers Right to Choose
Bring Jobs Back
Indiana RTW-250,000 new jobs
Additionally (specifically from We the People of MM):

***Again, tomorrow is a very important historical day for Michigan. We would love for as many of our tea party people as possible to be there to speak with representatives and senators and make sure they remain committed to RTW. Americans for Prosperity and several other conservative groups will be there to help guide you through the day. They are located in a large white heated tent on the south lawn of the Capitol. If you cannot go in a group, please just stay at home and make phone calls and send emails. This is important too. We know that there is going to be a union presence there. The difference between those in favor of Freedom to Work legislation and pro-union protesters is like night and day, truly. This comment has been made by many of our lawmakers. They need to hear from and see those that support them but we do not want anyone to be in harm's way to do so. We have every right to be there, it is our Capitol too. Use your discretion to decide how you might help in this historic, important measure for our state! God bless Michigan!***

Right-to-Work: The Battle for Michigan's Worker Freedom

Tim Bos stood outside the Capitol in Lansing on Thursday afternoon, wearing a suit and tie, as hundreds of people protested the right-to-work movement. He is a journeyman pipe fitter from Waterford, a 56-year-old blue-collar worker, who is emotional and passionate and was there from the start.

He was one of the conservative activists who had pushed for a right-to-work law for more than a year, behind the scenes. A former UAW member, Bos believes deep in his soul that he is right. That this movement will help Michigan. That he is helping his children

The meeting was held in Lansing in April 2011.

About 35 conservative political activists from across the state showed up to talk about right-to-work issues, which is an explosive, controversial topic in Michigan. "We met secretly," Bos said. "It wasn't that we hated unions; we hated the power of what unions had grown into."

They sat at tables and introduced themselves. Bos didn't really know anybody.

"I wanted to check it out," he said. "I knew nothing about the vast majority of the 35 people there. When I got there and saw the caliber of people, the intellect, the principled nature that was driving them, I said, 'I want to be part of this.' "

Bos said the group took a name -- the Michigan Freedom to Work Coalition -- because polling showed it wouldn't be as divisive as using the phrase "right-to-work."

One of the people at the meeting was Terry Bowman, a Ford employee and member of the UAW. Bowman would become one of the biggest voices on this issue -- eventually leaving this organization for another one, working on similar issues -- while Bos would become chairman of the coalition's grassroots committee.

On Friday morning, Bos worked through e-mails and went on Facebook, still working at that grassroots level. He wasn't celebrating.

"It's not so much spiking the football," he said. "I can relate to those union members so much. I also understand they have been motivated by misinformation."

While the debate rages across Michigan, there is no question in Bos' mind: This legislation will help Michigan.

"Some people say, 'You are busting the unions,' " Bos said. "I say, 'You are darn right. I'm busting the bad ones.'

"I am so thankful for my right to be able to choose. If I think I need to be able to buy representation, I'm thankful for that. But I don't think I should be forced to."

He is excited about the future. Excited for Michigan. And believes the economy will improve.

"I can't wait for the results that will happen over the next two years," he said. "It would be so nice for Michigan to lead the nation in something positive."

Read More in The Detroit Free Press"

Top Michigan Democrats Protest Right To Work As It Cuts Into Their Pay, Err Worker's Pay

Michigan's biggest Democrats must really be afaid the union donations are going dry up if tens of thousands of forced union members stop paying their dues, while keeping their jobs

After meeting with Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday, a group of senior Democrats called on him to either veto Michigan's controversial right-to-work measure if passed by the Legislature or to at least put the vote off to allow more discussion.

Sen. Carl Levin, Reps. John Dingell, John Conyers, Sander Levin, Gary Peters, Hansen Clark and Dave Curson and Rep.-elect Dan Kildee held a press conference after their hour-and-a-half meeting with the Republican governor and said the meeting at Cadillac Place was "blunt."

The Democrats are sharply critical of the right-to-work proposal that would allow union members to opt out of paying dues.

Violence in Lansing?: Far-Left Occupier Anarchist Lisa Fithian will be in Lansing, Michigan On Tuesday

Yahoo News is reporting that far-left anarchist Lisa Fithian is training protestors in Michigan on "direct action techniques" in preparation for the upcoming right-to-work protests. Fithian, exposed in the film Occupy Unmasked, is the radical frequently employed by labor unions such as the United Auto Workers.

According to Yahoo:

More than 200 activists attended training Saturday in preparation for a protest at the Michigan Capitol, where lawmakers are putting the final touches on legislation that would allow workers to shop for a new union or opt out all together. The legislation will alto have a say in what causes their dues support.

Between chants, cheers and applause, organizers warned those at the training to be prepared for insults and obstruction Tuesday in Lansing. The volunteers lined up on opposite sides of a long hall at UAW Local 600 in suburban Detroit and took turn turns portraying protesters.

Fithian is known for advocating violent behavior.

Brandon Darby, long time nemesis of Fithian commented:

Lisa Fithian openly states that she exists to make capitalism and patriarchy crash, she openly states that she needs to create chaos in order to build want she wants. Combine this with her open support of convicted bomb makers who wanted to burn and maim law enforcement officers and Republican delegates at the 2008 RNC -- I'd say this is a dangerous situation

Union Thugs Storm Lansing Police Make Arrests and Use Pepper Spray

The situation in Lansing has become very explosive and Union Protestors are screaming and shoving pro Freedom to Work advocates. The Lansing State Capital Building has been shut down.

One state senator told Detroit Station WXYZ ABC 7 Action news Tom Wait that it is getting ugly in Lansing where police reportedly used pepper-spray on some protesters inside the capitol and have also made arrests.

Sources say democrats will try parliamentary tactics to delay a vote on the "right to work" legislation

Another eye witness reports, "Union members protesting a right-to-work law turn from picketing the capitol to intimidating other citizens supporting a right-to-work law, getting physical and screaming at a man playing a Ronald Reagan speech. One union member resorts to personally cussing out the man playing the speech"

There are many union thugs out here, some are suggesting that many of them may be from Wisconsin that pulled the same behavior against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker a year ago.

Republican State Representative and newley elected National Republican Committeman Dave Agema states on his facebook page "People have been arrested and maced today in the capitol. The pounding on the inside structure of the building is causing concern. The balconies are full of protesters but we will prevail."

Republican State Representaive Kurt Heise writes on his Facebook page "The House has invoked Rule 32 which mandates that we sit in our seats, and not leave them without the permission of the Seargants-At-Arms. First Amendment is alive and well in the halls of the Capitol today, too."

Republican State Representative Rick Jones writes on his Facebook page "Everyone is welcome to protest at the Capitol. But some seem to be attempting to cause a riot. Banging on the inside of the historic building causing damage. 8 have been arrested"