On AlterNet: townhall

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "townhall"

The Psychology of the Right-Wing's Anti-Government 'Death-Panel' Delusions

Michael Bader, AlterNet. September 5, 2009.

Calling people brainwashed, racist or stupid feels good but doesn't really explain the heart of their irrational fear and hatred of government.

GOPcrazy: Stop the Angry Mob

John Sellers, Agit-Pop AlterNet: Video. August 19, 2009.

The conservative mob scare tactic isn’t new. Let's stop it in its tracks.

Former Agent: Gun-Toters Creating 'Atmosphere of Danger' for Obama

David Edwards, Daniel Tencer, Raw Story. August 19, 2009.

12 people armed with guns showing up at a recent Obama townhall is something that the Secret Service hasn't typically encountered — until now.

With Tea-Baggers Running Amok, the Right-Wing 'Civility Project' is Off to a Rocky Start

Bill Berkowitz, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 10, 2009.

Perhaps it's not the best time for such an effort.

Obama Should Have Taken the the Pot Question Seriously At His Public Townhall

Paul Armentano, NORML. March 27, 2009.

Since 1965, police have arrested over 20 million Americans for violating marijuana laws. Obama shouldn't laugh at questions about legalizing it.

Debate Will Go On ... With or Without McCain

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. September 25, 2008.

Obama will make debate a townhall meeting if McCain doesn't show.