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In reply to the discussion: 70% say at the targeting by the Internal Revenue Service of tea party and other conservative groups [View all]

SlimJimmy

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2. I think the 70%, of which I am a part, don't think that the specific targeting of one
Reply to amerciti001 (Original post)
Sun May 19, 2013, 01:32 PM
May 2013

group over another is acceptable. If *all* groups applying were scrutinized to the same extent, then I wouldn't have an issue with it.

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70% say at the targeting by the Internal Revenue Service of tea party and other conservative groups [View all] amerciti001 May 2013 OP
they were not asked if cons were "singled out" in the question: they were not. librechik May 2013 #1
So you don't think that holding up the approval process for 18-36 months is hindering? SlimJimmy May 2013 #9
nope--especially when new rules are being applied. And Republicans have gutted staff at the IRS. librechik May 2013 #11
Well, the IG report is in direct opposition to your assessment. The delay in processing SlimJimmy May 2013 #12
did you not read the OP? Liberal groups WERE "Targeted." librechik May 2013 #13
Yes I did, and nowhere in the report does it say that "key words" were used to specifically SlimJimmy May 2013 #14
nor does it say that conservatives were singled out for scrutiny. librechik May 2013 #15
I knew you'd revert to the "Fox talking points" canard at some point. SlimJimmy May 2013 #16
I think the 70%, of which I am a part, don't think that the specific targeting of one SlimJimmy May 2013 #2
Like all the other ProSense May 2013 #3
70 out of 300 organizations...sorry not buying it. Rex May 2013 #4
Do you think that targeting Muslims for possible terrorist activities is okay? Buzz Clik May 2013 #5
Just be aware that if the Tea Party and conservative groups get singled out today ... spin May 2013 #6
It's a matter of identifying with a scandal customerserviceguy May 2013 #7
Right, so don't scrutinize terrorist groups or sex offenders either siligut May 2013 #8
It doesn't mean they're stupid. surrealAmerican May 2013 #10
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