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I am not a member of the Tea Party because in fact no such "party" exists. It is instead a term that signifies a grass-roots groundswell against the ill-fated economic steps taken by President Obama (and those incumbents who followed his lead). Perhaps the best explanation of what the Tea Party is can be found in this article by Matthew Continetti June 28, 2010, Vol. 15, No. 39 The Weekly Standard.
Even without "joining" the local organization, I can appreciate the effects of Tea Party Momentum. I am pleased to say that a few weeks back, my friend Bill Cooper who is running for the U.S. Congress became the "Tea Party endorsed" candidate, which means he is the man who can do in Michigan what so many other non-politicians have done already in other states. Tea Party endorsed candidates have won something like five out of five major primaries nationwide thus far. Bill is happy to have earned their support. He is a hard-working, successful businessman with boundless energy. In addition to his run for office, he has also implemented an ingenious solution to help meet needs during these hard times.
So regardless of where you stand on the topic of "Tea Party," it's interesting to know that it is having a very real effect on this year's races. Continetti suggests that the Tea Party has two unofficial "founders": Glenn Beck and Rick Santelli. He also thinks that the future of the movement will fair better under the influence of the latter. It was the following moment that launched Santelli's common sense rocket into Obama's orbit.
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Monday, July 19, 2010
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I have FoxNews as my internet website. Get alot of conservative news there. Also have several conservative links on FB. Michelle Bachman (R./Minnesota) and a Christian I might add is forming a caucus for the tea party movement. I've yet to go to any of the "meetings" or gatherings but find that idea interesting. Wish "we the people" would gain more momentum and try to facilitate some kind of force...that these government officials would find daunting. Maybe something on the order of the late 1700's. Somebody has to try to right these wrongs!!!!
WSL
WSL,
Good to hear from you. There is no question that something is afoot with the momentum of the Tea Parties, and the Dems and the NAACP are at their wit's end trying to discredit them.
P.I.---I sent you a "friend request" but it still wasn't accepted. :-(
I miss our exchanges...maybe we could connect there...or not. You seem to stay incognito here! :-)
I get so weary of all the political rhetoric. Nothing seems to change except with "they" are creating without care...while we experience the "fall-out" from it all.
WSL
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