HighOnHendrix Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stuart-whatley/the-tea-party-movement-is_b_455883.html At its core, the Tea Party movement is rife with contradiction, incoherence and a willful contempt for facts or reason. It is but a parody of the legitimate movements for which American democracy has historically been held in such high regard. It is, in fact, the latest installment in quite another American tradition: the exploitation of frustrated, desperate, and susceptible people by monied interests and profiteers. Wait, wait. His guy didn't get elected President because of the fears generated by a huge economic downturn and general dissatisfaction with the previous administration and it's never-ending Middle Eastern adventures? The Democrats are in bed with just as many "monied interests and profiteers" as the Republicans, they are just different "monied interests and profiteers". I hate these people who are so into politics that they can't see the hypocrisy in their own views. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I think it is sad when any grass-roots organization is widely criticized for speaking their minds. I didn't agree at all with the anti-war movement, but did respect their peaceful protests and point of view. The same goes for the Tea Party Movement - it shows out political system at its best. You don't have to agree with thier point of view, but at least respect them for becoming involved. There are MANY countries around the world where such movements would be squashed by the government (read: military and/or police - the folks with guns). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 lost me at Huffington Post. Big supporter of the Tea Party movement here for this country. At least the ideals behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The TP movement wasn't grassroots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 This is what happens to all populist movements. There is a reason that I back away in fear from any candidate who is a "Populist." A person can be wonderful, charmining, intelligent and rational. A population is usually scared, angry, and irrational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 It was a good thing before the tea o cons got their establishment mitts on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQCOWBOY Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am 100% in favor of the Tea Party movement. I am not convinced that the movement, like so many others, is a GOP Shill. I believe that it is primarily made up of Economic Conservatives as opposed to Social Conservatives. I believe that it has it's share of wingnuts but any group of people have this. Essentially, I think people involved in this movement lean more towards Goldwater politics. They see a Government, both parties, over the last 10 years who are out of control with spending and they don't like it. I think they are necessary and what's more, I believe they are a credit to our political system. We need this kind of movement in our Country right now. They are forcing Government to act responsibly and I'm all for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanjoe Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 It was a good thing before the tea o cons got their establishment mitts on it. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The Georgetown event mentioned in this clip was the one we hosted back in 07. Nice to still get some press out of that. http://rawstory.com/2010/02/tea-partiers-fighting-against-ron-paul/ FWIW, I agree with most of what is said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The TP movement wasn't grassroots. It was as grass roots as grass roots gets. Key word being "was". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 It was a good thing before the tea o cons got their establishment mitts on it. Pretty much. The real "people" tried to be vocal that it was taken over by extremists last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The tea parties were nice until the Republicans got their hands on it. Now they're just embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 I actually don't know much about this Tea Party thing, not sure I even care. I was commenting on the people who crap on the ideas of the other party just because they are from the other party, rather than on the merit of the idea itself. Such as when Dems in Congress called for a balanced budget during the Reagan years, then didn't want it when Republicans took over and tried to actually do it. These are the same folks who call for bipartisan cooperation - but only when it is for something they want passed and have no problem with their own party obstructing the opposition. This is endemic in both camps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I actually don't know much about this Tea Party thing, not sure I even care. I was commenting on the people who crap on the ideas of the other party just because they are from the other party, rather than on the merit of the idea itself. Such as when Dems in Congress called for a balanced budget during the Reagan years, then didn't want it when Republicans took over and tried to actually do it. These are the same folks who call for bipartisan cooperation - but only when it is for something they want passed and have no problem with their own party obstructing the opposition. This is endemic in both camps. Dems and GOPers only care about themselves. That's it. The sooner people realize it...the better. I like Tea-o-Con though. That's clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQCOWBOY Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I believe that the Tea Party might be the best thing that has happened to the GOP in many, many years. To me, the Tea Party represents what the GOP should represent. The Tea Party will be around IMO. If the GOP should regain power, it is incumbent on them to restore fiscal responsibility and get our Government back to where it needs to be. The days of Drunken Sailor Spending need to come to an end. I believe that the Tea Party is the tool to make this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I believe that the Tea Party might be the best thing that has happened to the GOP in many, many years. To me, the Tea Party represents what the GOP should represent. The Tea Party will be around IMO. If the GOP should regain power, it is incumbent on them to restore fiscal responsibility and get our Government back to where it needs to be. The days of Drunken Sailor Spending need to come to an end. I believe that the Tea Party is the tool to make this happen. I've got some beachfront land in Kansas that we should talk about. You might be the perfect person to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINS@THEGOALLINE Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 They see a Government, both parties, over the last 10 years who are out of control with spending and they don't like it. But only have come out of the woodwork when Barack Obama was elected POTUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter44 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am 100% in favor of the Tea Party movement. I am not convinced that the movement, like so many others, is a GOP Shill. How can you believe that when Palin is a key note speaker?? What was once a Ron Paul movement has been taken over by the extreme right. Hell, they even kicked Ron Paul out of the tea party... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Essentially, I think people involved in this movement lean more towards Goldwater politics. They see a Government, both parties, over the last 10 years who are out of control with spending and they don't like it. I have a lot of respect for Barry Goldwater, and think he is a misunderstood historical figure. However, I don't think the movement is made up of a bunch of people who are upset at government spending. Where were these people when GWB helped pass Medicare Part D, invade Iraq, bailout the banks, etc? They were lurking in the shadows, but the movement didn't gain traction until "Barack Hussein Obama" came into office. Most sympathizers are people who are pissed that Obama won, want to take back "their" America, and have been led around by the nose by Fox News. Most of these folks are the ones who book crates of ammo because they thought Obama would seize all of their guns and ammo. In other words, most of them are loons. There are thoughtful people in that group too, but those people are in the minority and have been talking about government spending for years and years (not just since Obama took office). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Pretty much. The real "people" tried to be vocal that it was taken over by extremists last weekend. So what do ya plan to do about it? Sulk or fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 For the D party - the TP movement might be the best thing that could happen. Anything that splinters the GOP vote has to be a good thing, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQCOWBOY Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I've got some beachfront land in Kansas that we should talk about. You might be the perfect person to buy it. Anybody stupid enough to buy land in Kansas is probably nobody I need to be talking with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 For the D party - the TP movement might be the best thing that could happen. Anything that splinters the GOP vote has to be a good thing, right? Not looking that way so far:evilg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 So what do ya plan to do about it?Sulk or fight? Sulk. I'm exhausted fighting a 2 front war against big government libs and neocons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter44 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sulk. I'm exhausted fighting a 2 front war against big government libs and neocons. QFT :beatdeadhorse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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