Billionaires for Wealthcare at the US Capitol Today - pics

[Kadie]

Protesters against US President Barack Obama's health care plan and other policies gather in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2009. Tens of thousands of people carrying signs against the administration's health care and what they view as out of control government spending marched on the US Capitol.



Protesters against US President Barack Obama's health care plan and other policies gather in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2009. Tens of thousands of people carrying signs against the administration's health care and what they view as out of control government spending marched on the US Capitol.


Protesters against US President Barack Obama's health care plan and other policies gather in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2009. Tens of thousands of people carrying signs against the administration's health care and what they view as out of control government spending marched on the US Capitol.



http://www.billionairesforwealthcare.com/


Pics from their site...

[malaise]

1. I adore them

Get thee to the greatest page

[Christa]

2. Kicketykick

I am in lust with this man




:evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:

[imdjh]

70. He's what we call "parts".

I was looking at him too. Cute from one angle but not so much from another. All in all, very doable. He caught my eye, but mostly it was the women who were scary believable. I wonder if these people are experiencing "drag identity crisis". Some drag queens, actually swear off drag like a drug, because they consider the drag character to be an addiction. I think that Flip Wilson was the first person to talk about this publicly- he said that Geraldine was taking over.

Anyway, yes, there is something youthful and playful about that man in contrast to his clothes which adds up to a major sparkle.

[Cha]

109. Lol..their shoes are very

Billionairish.

[d_b]

3. still kickin' ass after all these years

kick & rec

[flvegan]

4. I love those folks.

They're doing it right.

[monmouth]

5. Wouldn't you love to party with them? Great pics....n/t

[MrScorpio]

14. I partied with Billionaires For Bush

If these are the same guys, they know how to party

[BlancheSplanchnik]

74. Heee! I'm jealous now!

Doubt they'd come out to the boondocks here, though! Waaa! :evilfrown:

[PSzymeczek]

111. They may have a chapter near you!

http://www.billionairesforwealthcare.com/chapters/

[BlancheSplanchnik]

112. they don't.

rats!

[PSzymeczek]

110. It's basically the same group.

How fabulous!

[Parker CA]

6. HAHAHHA!! Most excellent. nt.

[BlueIdaho]

7. I love these people - thanks!

[ThatsMyBarack]

8. Me, too!

:thumbsup:

[polichick]

9. BRILLIANT! nt

[DainBramaged]

10. Let them eat Advil.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[AspenRose]

11. Clueless media...they think they're against Obama

:rofl: "Fight Socialism - End Medicare Now"

[malaise]

12. They're too deep for the hacks at M$Greedia

That's hilarious. :D

[Kadie]

23. I know.

AP has no clue. Not reading the pics as they write the captions. Or they just don't get it!



:rofl:

[dbmk]

103. The pictures are probably part of a way bigger batch

..all submitted with that description. There is not reason to make a more precise description if you don't want it picked up for something more specific like a certain person or landmark.
If you don't think you have something in the picture that will make someone search it out in the picture database a broader more general description is better. Its a way of seeding your picture, in terms of being picked up for distribution use.

[AntiFascist]

13. That explains the crowds!

Sounds like quite a pahty.

[Feron]

15. I love it! n/t

[Liberal_in_LA]

26. me too! n/t

[Lars39]

16. lol....Cigna/Palin 2012

:rofl:

[Ruby the Liberal]

17. Still doin' it right!

I have got to find out if there is a group local to me that does this. I would LOVE to dress up and join them in the hilarity!

[Tom Rinaldo]

22. There are local groups all over

It just takes someone to step forward and organize one, plenty of free material available to download at the Billionair's web site. I was in a group with 7 of us today in Kingston New York demonstrating next to a local "tea party". The press picked up on us almost immediately, they almost always do.

[Ruby the Liberal]

25. I have been watching their site for "chapters"

Nothing near me as yet. I would start one myself, but I am not an effective leader. I am better at executing plans than driving them. :)

[Tom Rinaldo]

28. Yup, not everyone thrives on organizing ...

All it really takes to do this right is staying faithful to the spirit of the "script" - ALWAYS remain "in character" in public, never do half ass costumes, and always maintain "good production" values; pre printed posters with their logo on them etc. Come up with Billionaire names for everyone participating (I'm Frank Lee Loaded) and go off and have a good time together!

[Ruby the Liberal]

31. I volunteered in 04 and 08 and met some really great people

who I haven't been in touch with as much as I should have been. I think I'll make some calls and see if anyone is up to leading this effort. I would LOVE to go to one of these events with faux diamonds and a tiara. All of the pics I have seen to date just crack me up!

Thanks for the heads up on the name! I wouldn't have thought of that. Going to google now to see if there is a 'billionaire name generator'. LOL!

[Kadie]

33. It sounds like it must be a blast.

I think they are awesome!

[SleeplessInAlabama]

90. I apologize but could someone link me to a "chapter" lookup? thanks n/t

[bobbolink]

99. Here ya go... even has a place to put out a call for one!

http://www.billionairesforwealthcare.com/chapters/

[Ruby the Liberal]

115. Thanks for catching this!

To the person Bobbo was responding to... They have had a chapter/meetup directory for years. Not always active as is on an as needed basis.

[bobbolink]

98. I hear you.. but it doesn't necessarily take a leader. Just someone to put out the word so people

come together, and download some materials to get going.

If it's needed, a leader will emerge.

All it takes is a "convener".

Have at it....could be a LOT of fun!

Heck... I may even give it a try!

:toast:

[Ruby the Liberal]

116. I can definitely download and 'convene'

:toast:

[bobbolink]

121. Great! I admire your spirit! And, thanks!

I really do understand the hesitance to "take the bull by the horns" and put yourself in a position that isn't usually comfortable for you.

You know, when the Indians dance at Feast Day, and get heat exhaustion, they consider it a sacrifice for their community.

I know this is hard for you... and you can consider it a sacrifice for our nation, and for those who haven't heard about this and would like to participate in this way.

AND you can remind them you aren't the "leader"--it's an exercise in horizontal rather than vertical leadership.

Let us know how it goes, and thanks again!

[eagertolearn]

52. I love this whole idea! I tried to get my friends to do this but our town is too small.

We would have to go do it somewhere else. But this is the only thing that has made me smile about this whole issue. In fact I go through the day humming their first video music all the time. It just makes happy knowing that these people fighting health insurance/care reform don't have a clue.

[bobbolink]

101. Hmmmm. put two towns together?

:toast:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

18. I love these guys! KandR

[liberalmuse]

19. They always make me smile.

They are having so much fun, all the while doing it for a good cause. I'm guessing most of the teabaggers thought they were on their side. :rofl:

[The Wizard]

59. Teabaggers are clueless

I was dressed like a pimp carrying a sign that said:
Insurance Pimps
Keeping Americans sick, poor and ignorant.
Profits over People
Only the rich Survive.

They were telling me how much they liked my sign so I started yelling "End Medicare; Put the elderly on ice floes; Death care for the poor." They just don't get it.

[lib_wit_it]

61. Morans. Fucking morans.

[Ruby the Liberal]

117. Dear Lord.

I weep for my country.

[arcadian]

20. Do I see a little bit of pink in these photos?

Awesome

[BlancheSplanchnik]

75. huh?

Whadaya mean?

[SalmonChantedEvening]

21. I love how the 'baggers don't get the joke.

:rofl:

[Kadie]

37. It's Priceless.

Highlight of my day.

:hi:

[Earth Bound Misfit]

24. "If we ain't broke, dont fix it."

:rofl: :rofl:

Love the banner @ their website!

http://www.billionairesforwealthcare.com/

K N R

[polly7]

40. Hahahahahaaaaa ...

:rofl: The video on that site is absolutely hilarious.

[Kerrytravelers]

27. I just adore the fact that even being smack dab in the middle of the MMM...

(Million Moran March,) they ridicule the idiots right to their faces... and the idiots don't get it! I love that! :rofl:

[PA Democrat]

30. Morans don't do irony.

There was a video of the Billionaires at a recent town hall and anti-health care types were asking if they were on their side. :crazy:

[xchrom]

....

:applause:

[barbtries]

29. i love that group

maybe they'll be back tomorrow for the pro health care reform rally.

[Blue_In_AK]

32. You gotta love 'em.

I'm so glad to see them out. :)

[Rude Dog]

34. Apropos of nothing...

I wonder if, when that guy in the first picture puts his sunglasses on, The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again" starts up.

I find these pictures hilarious - how stupid do these teadouchebags have to be to not realize they're getting punked?

[Kadie]

35. Welcome to DU Rude Dog

:hi:

[alfredo]

36. I wonder how the tea baggers reacted to them?

[eagertolearn]

53. Look at their first video on their web site and you'll see some oblivious reactions

[suninvited]

65. Smiles and waves

they didn't get it. :rofl:

[sicksicksick_N_tired]

38. Oh my,...aren't they just fabulous!!! I'm going to their website,...

,...maybe, I can do a little mischief with their creativity.

:rofl: Seriously!!! They are awesome!!!

[BumRushDaShow]

39. K&R

Way to go!!! :rofl:

:applause:

[polly7]

41. I wish they'd send the video at their site to Olbermann, Maddow or Stewart.

It's a classic!

[mdmc]

42. well played

[Grassy Knoll]

43. Say it isn't so Bekkky ! n/t

[treestar]

44. Whoever wrote the captions doesn't get it either

:rofl:

[nadinbrzezinski]

45. And I am sure some folks don't get this,

what these folks are doing is grand...

and funny

Palin\Cigna 2012

Now that is a ticket we can believe in...

:-)

[t0dd]

46. Cigna / Palin 2012! hahahah

[Name removed]

47. Deleted message

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[SharonRB]

49. 10, 9, 8, 7....

Enjoy your stay. I'm sure it will be short.

[Swamp Rat]

51. Now Now

Remember the forum rules...

Civility: Treat other members with respect. Do not post personal attacks against other members of this discussion forum.

Now, you were saying?

[eagertolearn]

54. Debate intelligently with people who are not? Why do you think they are doing this anyway?

:crazy:

[laughingliberal]

57. Intelligent debate?

How about, "Keep your government hands off my Medicare." Or, "No Pubic Option." There, that may be more your style.

[progressivebydesign]

48. Oh that is fabulous!!! :) n/t

[SharonRB]

50. The Billionaires are great!

I can't believe whoever wrote the captions doesn't have a clue. No sense of irony whatsoever.

[FarLeftFist]

55. THE "BILLIONAIRES FOR" MOVEMENT COULD LAST LONG AFTER HC REFORM

BILLIONAIRES FOR ANTI-GLOBAL WARMING, BILLIONAIRES FOR NON-FINANCIAL REGULATIONS, ETC.

[ChiciB1]

85. Why Is Everyone Laughing At Them & Making Fun Of Them?? To Me

THEY are the ones eating ALL THE PIE!! They are getting the ATTENTION, they are getting their POINT ACROSS, and they are laughing ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK!!

We should be mounting OFFENSE against them rather than laughing at them! I don't think I'm wrong, but looks to me like THEY ARE WINNING!

Where are OUR TROOPS? Where are the people fighting for US?? I really must be out in space somewhere, but they sure have gotten A LOT of COVERAGE this week-end, and so much more these past months too!

Flame away, because tomorrow may be too late!

I'm going back to watch the US Open, just thought I would see something we could fight back with if I waited long enough to check this place out. I'm really a minority in a minority group... but I'm a scared one!

:wtf: :scared:

[Edweird]

91. You may have an irony deficiency. These people ARE on our side.

They are mocking the teabaggers right under their own noses.

[ChiciB1]

95. Obviously I DO!! MY BAD!! Been Responding To My "Liberalism" Too Much

of late! THANK YOU, for taking me to task! I've been so upset by APATHY, that I can't see the champagne from the caviar!!

Now, I too will say... HA!!!

[Canuckistanian]

56. KICK

And naturally, a rec!

[laughingliberal]

58. I was hoping they'd turn out for this n/t

[NoUsername]

60. I'm not sure what's funnier - the signs or the captions.

Good gawd that's hilarious!

[FlaGranny]

64. Just another proof

that the rank and file Republican and a good many elected Republicans aren't too bright. The rest of them are in bed with those who would rape the rest of the country and the dull ones don't have a clue.

[Hekate]

62. They have panache!

:rofl:

[Emit]

63. These are fantastic. Thank you so much for posting them. n/t

[suninvited]

66. The "Do no harm to our bottom line" guy

I just love the look on his face in this picture.

[Douglas Carpenter]

67. KICK AND RECOMMEND!!!

[Vinca]

68. I love these people!

[90-percent]

69. usta be

Used to be BILLIONAIRES FOR BUSH.

I still have three of their bumper stickers on my tailgate.

-90% jimmy

[Better Believe It]

71. K & R

[BlancheSplanchnik]

72. YEAHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAA!!! I LOVE them!

Brilliant!

KnR

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

73. The idiots in the M$M don't get that these people are being satirical! DUMB FUCKS! n/t

[dbmk]

105. Or the photographer submitted 300 pictures from the event

and made a common description for all of them. See my post further up. If he had taken more time to specialize the description of each picture he might lose out to another shooter which submitted faster.

[geckosfeet]

76. Check out their website and give them some traffic!

Billionaires for Wealthcare - the website

[Kadie]

78. I was just reading their update.

I am going to start another post so people don't miss it.

:rofl:

[otohara]

77. Who Wrote This Caption Under Each Pic

Protesters against US President Barack Obama's health care plan and other policies gather in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2009. Tens of thousands of people carrying signs against the administration's health care and what they view as out of control government spending marched on the US Capitol.

[Kadie]

79. Those are the actual captions

from both yahoo news and daylife.com.

:shrug:

Someone didn't look at the pics very well before writing the caption.

[otohara]

81. Yahoo Morans

only a right-winger wouldn't get it!

[dbmk]

106. See my posts above

It has to do with the fact that the photographer probably submitted a batch of which these are a tiny fraction. And his description has to give him the best and fastest chance of someone searching it out in the database, picking it up and using it for distribution. Now if someone actually uses it with that description...
Going into detail on those specific pictures would probably not be worth the effort - and risk someone elses pictures being picked up while he was personalizing every image.

[Kadie]

119. That makes sense.

They need to get them out there quick. I have seen many pictures come back through with corrected captions. Not sure if they have corrected these or not.

:hi:

[applegrove]

80. I like their point.

[BJ10]

82. Awesome!!!

I'm sure most of the Teabaggers weren't even aware of what they were doing. K&R

[Liberal In Texas]

83. From their site:

Suggestions for things to say at Billionaires for Welthcare events.

CHANTS:

Regular:

Bring Back Bush!
Hey Hey, Ho Ho, Keep the Profits with the CEOs
You say health gap, I say wealth gap.
Stock options, yes! Public Option, no!
Your pain, our gain.
Walk. It. Off.
Wealthcare, Not Healthcare!
Fear, Lies, Sedition! Pre-Existing-Condition!

Making fun of Tea-Partiers:

Ang-ry Yell! Ang-ry Yell!
We are louder! We are louder!
What are we saying? Rrrrrrr!
How do we say it? LOUD!
Do we know what we’re saying, Noooooo!
What are we mad about? Stuff!”
If the facts do not equate, just lie and obfuscate!

One Liners:
* What health care problem? I feel just fine.
* Let them eat Advil.
* Whatever happened to an apple a day?
* Band-Aids are affordable.
* Nothing Says “Freedom” Like Denying Claims
* Don’t Tread My Freedom to Deny Your Claim
* Don’t Blame Me for Your Pre-Existing Condition
* Skyrocketing Premiums: What’s Not to Like?
* Your fight is not with us, it’s for us. (to the teabaggers)
* Ask not what your healthcare corporation can do for you…but what you can do for your healthcare corporation
* For the past 8 years, health care costs have been moving in the right direction…Up!
* Nobody’s forcing you to get sick, you know.
* Support Our Troops: Stop Giving Them Socialized Medicine! (thru the VA)
* Fight Socialism! Take Away VA Benefits from our Troops Now!
* Fight Socialism! End Medicare Now!
* Who needs infrastructure?
* Your premiums may have doubled, but our salaries have tripled!
* The system works great — for the insurance industry!
* Keeping our profits healthy will require some sacrifice. Not on our part, of course.
* You deserve the healthcare you can afford
* Private Insurance works just fine
* Walk it off.
* Wealth before health. (used a la “age before beauty”)
* We’re just like you — minus a few billion dollars and a butler or two. (to teabaggers)

[Deep13]

84. LOL nt

[windoe]

86. I hate to say it, but they have to dumb down their signs further...

if they want teabggers to get it!!


"The joke's on YOU suckers!!"" pointing at teabaggers, may start some wheels turning. This is no time for inside jokes, these guys have to be MADE to understand.

[MinM]

87. Billionaires: It Class War, and We're Winning!

an oldie but goodie from the 'billionaires'.

[tooeyeten]

88. Wealthcare provided for by the GOP and the Blue Dogs

[Edweird]

89. That is amazing. I would LOVE to be a part of that. Wow.

[1Hippiechick]

92. 194th Recommend. LOVE it! n/t

[Odin2005]

93. BWAHAHAHAH!!! Those guys are a riot!

:rofl:

[yoyossarian]

94. I LOVE these guys!!!

They ROCK! BRILLIANT!




Tee-shirts, buttons and other crap at
Laugh City!


President Evil Online
has risen from the grave!

[EMJohnson]

96. Awesome

I saw them too! One of them got into a fight with a Teabagger...it was priceless.

I loved their "Billionaires for Bush" thing as well - own the book.

[anonymous171]

97. K&R. nt

[Skittles]

100. it it a rule one must be good-looking to be part of that group?

I mean, really!! :D

[Maru Kitteh]

102. K & R - Those are wonderful

[devilgrrl]

104. Who wants to bet that the jokes flew right over the heads of the teabaggers?

I bet they didn't get the satire.

[oliver61]

107. teabaggers!

Hello all:

I joined this forum today. I lived in Great Britain for 26 years before moving to the states. I decided to join Democratic Underground after hearing both the lies and distortions about the British system from rightwing talk radio and the "teabaggers" decending on Washinghton DC. I am dismayed at the lack of passion from the democratic side in the recent healthcare debate. We should organize and show up in large numbers at their events, show support for Obama even if we disagree on some aspcects of his ideas on healhcare. How about a "March for Healthcare to Washington DC" and show the country that the majority want a change to the current system?

Oliver61

[Kadie]

113. Welcome to DU oliver61!

:hi:

[bigwillq]

114. Hello.

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[Cha]

108. I'd like to be a Billionaire for

Wealthcare..how ingenius to dress up and carry signs that educate the great brainwashed masses whether they want it or not.B-)

[Georgie O Marauder]

118. Billionaires Music Site

Remember all current & wannabe Billionaires, there's lots of great music resources here:

http://thebillionaires.org/

Enjoy!

[Cha]

120. THank you, Georgie O Marauder, that

sounds like a Billionaire's name. :)