Okay: in what possible way does the word "Teabagger" constitute hate speech?

It is a vulgar, rude, ually explicit pejorative aimed at a group of people based on ociation. It is aimed at demonizing ridiculing and inspiring animosity against a group of people based on their ociation and their beliefs. It also uses references as an insult and is therefore derogatory toward gays. Calling members of the Tea Party "Teabaggers" is like calling black people the N word. It is a word meant to demean, insult and anger. It is a word meant to inspire hatred. That is the very definition of hate speech.