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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The one thing that all Tea Party organizations have in common is a belief in smaller government and fewer taxes.  That is their purpose and their issue.[/quote]

Clearly, the IRS has employees who don't want to limit tax revenue--or their salaries.[/quote]

Clearly?

Sounds like some Tea Party crack-party non sequitur to me.  :roll:  :shock: [/quote]

Laugh away. From recent news reports, it would seem that they were looking for ways to bankroll their "dancing" videos, "conferences," and "retreats."  :mrgreen:[/quote]

Are you under the impression that they are budgeted on a commission of some sort?[/quote]

Of course not. Nevertheless, I believe taxes paid on hard-earned income were used, don't you? Given the long-armed reach and power of the IRS, I think it's despicable behavior all around. Those in IRS leadership positions should be doing everything possible to ensure that tax money is used appropriately and that no company or individual is selected for specific scrutiny unfairly. [/quote]

[b]Oh come on. Every member of government has that exact same obligation. Any waste is equally bad.[/b]

But the earlier poster (you perhaps?) implied that their recent tax scandal was motivated by profit, which is really laughable, not only because they don't get to keep the money but because these tea party groups do not turn a profit. So they do not pay taxes. [/quote]

The waste may be equally bad, but I don't think you can compare the impact of having the IRS breathing down your neck with other government agencies. Perhaps you feel more kindly towards that agency because you work for them?[/quote]

Breathing down your neck???  All these groups had to do was to file as 527's.  It's the same tax free status.  The only difference is that they can't hide their donors.  Does anyone think it's a good idea to hide who is bankrolling political groups?[/quote]

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