Perriello’s Tea Party

So the Lynchburg (no pun intended) Tea Party (LTP) has invited its members to show up at Rep. Tom Perriello’s home to share their feelings about his vote in favor of HCR. Given the readiness of some Tea Partiers to shout “Nigger” at black members of Congress and “Faggot” at gay ones–to say nothing of […]

cross.jpgSo the Lynchburg (no pun intended) Tea Party (LTP) has invited its members to show up at Rep. Tom Perriello’s home to share their feelings about his vote in favor of HCR. Given the readiness of some Tea Partiers to shout “Nigger” at black members of Congress and “Faggot” at gay ones–to say nothing of Rep. Neugebauer’s “babykiller” denunciation of Rep. Stupak–would anyone be surprised if Perriello were to find a cross burning on his lawn? Assuming LTP can find the right address, that is.

Update: OK, no cross. Just a severed gas line. At his brother’s.

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