Comments on: Has the Tea Party been hijacked?

By: Edward

Edward — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:23:32 +0000

It is up to the local “Tea Party” membership to NOT fall into step behind the so-called national movement. Campaign for Liberty (C4L) has always been formally organized and is recognized as such. While we have a direction and a concerted effort, it is still OUR membership, that drives us. The local “Tea Party” groups must stay centered on “local patriots” that are willing to stand. The “controlled media” is just that. Make no mistake about, they are all in the grip of the “MoneyMasters”. WE, the PEOPLE, must stand tall and once again, destroy the evil hold that the “MoneyMasters” have on OUR United States of America. Gold and $ilver, the only real money must be used for commerce in order to break the strangehold of the “ILLEGAL” federal reserve. I know that I brought a lot of issues up. This why we must FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS.

By: Liberty Unleashed

Liberty Unleashed — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:29:32 +0000

While Sarah Palin was speaking in TN, former governor of New Mexico, Gary Johnson, was speaking in Seattle. He’s the real deal. He’s a twice elected Republican governor who served two full terms. Hew would be a great presidential candidate. He built a business from scratch and sold it when he had 1000 employees. He was a governor for eight years. He is young. I’d like to see him run for president.

By: Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:18:45 +0000

There will always be an attempt by the corrupt to infiltrate and control every sizable group which has consensus with an effort to pull all who follow its leaders under the domination of their power.

So be very wary of your leaders…

Only those leaders who have the focus and courage to stand for the ideals which drew their congregation can be trusted. You can never let your guard down, and you must always think for yourself.

Belonging to a group has the advantage of mass resistance and delegated responsibilities…BUT it is an added responsibility in itself.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:03:42 +0000

What part of, “…provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare,…” do you not get Aaron? Are you unwilling to accept that oil has been used as a weapon against the United States, even thought we found and helped bring the product to market? Is your wall strong enough to withstand the Huns?

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:09:17 +0000

How can anyone hijack the Tea Party? It was an event that occured in Boston and belongs to every American…it is not owned by any individual or party as it lives within the spirit of every hard-working, tax-paying American. Seems more like jealousy that fed-up Republicans are having far greater success than Ron Paul ever did.

By: Rolf Lindgren

Rolf Lindgren — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:57:14 +0000

Good article, Aaron. The Tea Party movement has actually been hijacked by 6 giant media corporations.

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By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:42:17 +0000

The TEA Party has changed over the last 9 months. I agree that it is being hijacked from the top down. I’ve attended a few gatherings and spoke at the local one on 4/15. The people I see here in Montana at these gatherings are just about 100% guaranteed to not travel out of state and spend $1000 or so to attend a convention. I’ve talked to people from all political parties that are just plain fed up with the direction this country has been heading for many years. Perhaps the TEA Party should become the party of NO as the “Big Tent” Republicans don’t seem to want to be.

NO more big spending increases. NO more intrusion in our privacy and erosion of our freedoms and liberty. NO more increasing the deficit. NO more unaffordable entitlement programs. NO health care bill. NO cap and trade shoved down our throats. And the list goes on… and on…

Rep. Mike Miller, Montana HD84
http://www.MikeMillerHD84.com

By: Bob Giramma

Bob Giramma — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:35:31 +0000

Good points Aaron, and I have similar concerns. People I know with only superficial knowledge of the Tea Party movement tend to associate it with social conservatism or neoconservatism. It is not, of course. We need to keep beating the drum that it’s about lower taxes, less spending, and a more limited role of government generally. Perhaps we could refer people to the Wikipedia article on the Tea Party movement: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Party_movement

By: Bill Carey

Bill Carey — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:03:51 +0000

I’ve read your blog and reread the principles the RLC stands for. I agree with the principles, but I for one do not agree that Ron Paul is the one to take it forward. The principles listed are strangely specific on certain points, pointing to a certain agenda, the Ron Paul agenda that I could not support in 2008. Remember as you fight to get back to your roots, that Ron Pauls specific plans to implement the RLC’s stated goals relegated your status to irrelevant bit players and getting back to that exact message may well take you back to that status. There is room for compromise and many that will agree with 90% plus of what you stand for, don’t make the mistake of being a one man party.