According to the press

The Tea Party: Racist extremists out to destroy America by demanding less government waste and corruption. Questioning authority during a Democrat administration is radical.

Occupy Wall Street protesters: Concerned citizens doing a great service to their country by demanding more taxes and government regulation. Funded and organized by big left but labeled “grass roots” despite the fact many are being paid.

The Tea Party vs. Occupy Wall Street

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