Power to the People! The Tea Party Can't be Bought
By: Ed Farnan | Published Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 2:52 PM | Updated Friday, September 9, 2011, 10:32 PM
The American people spoke loud and clear last November when they overturned the status quo of both parties and voted in 87 new citizen legislators. These freshmen/women vowed to bring some sanity to the swampland known as Washington DC. These new legislators see what the budget really is:
A vote buying machine designed to keep the established political interests in power.What is so evil about the country living within its means and having a balanced budget? Some are saying the divide in America is greater than it has ever been, "
a divide between those who work for a living...and those who vote for a living".Washington is a checkerboard of special interests who pull the pork their way without regard for the general good of America. The Tea Party group of freshmen is a special interest group devoted to the common good of America..
.Isn't it about time America had it's own special interest group in the capital?The usual bribery, cajoling, behind the scenes deals and outright bullying seem to have little effect on these freshmen. Seems the usual plum committee assignment, or pork barrel project for their district is not going to alter their campaign promise to their constituents. They are demanding change out of Washington and holding firm.... and Washington has been listening.
In Washington DC where up is down and down is up, where cut really means increase and balanced budget depends on what the meaning of is, is......Special interests squeal like indignant hogs when their government trough gets threatened and lawmakers scatter.
Simple math tells us we have a major problem, we are spending more than a thousand billion more than we take in, just to keep the doors open and the government/nanny state in operation. Established long term Washington politicians, have aired their attitude toward the new legislators. SE Cupp said, "My head is going to explode", while watching John Kerry on MSNBC: "He's telling the 87 freshman to stay out of it", "We know what we're doing."......Really?
Isn't it the long time, deal making, entrenched politicians of DC that got us into this mess in the first place?Senators from both parties called this week for the president to become more involved.
“We need leadership,’’ said Senator Scott Brown, Massachusetts Republican. “The president needs to be engaged in these things; he needs to sit down at the table and come up with a compromise that shows true, real leadership in tackling these budget proposals.’’
Well Senator Brown, you might not have gotten the message, but it seems the reason why the budget is in such an impasse is because President Obama got in the middle of negotiations.
Congressman Sonny Bono said "he longed for the sincerity and sanity of Hollywood after serving in Washington DC for a year". I am sure our new citizen legislators, fresh to the scene know exactly what Mr. Bono was talking about.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.seanomelbourne | Aug 03, 2011, 07:27 PM EDT
Pity you didn't have a balanced budget when Bush conducted two unfunded wars and gave tax breaks to the rich I believe five trillion is his cost to the unbalanced budget.
Monsoonman | Aug 03, 2011, 10:30 AM EDT
I think it was spelled out very clearly lad as to what constitutes a national emergency. But of course one mans emergency is another mans opportunity as rahm emmanuel and barack obama have taught us. What is happening now in upside down states/cities/towns and the USA itself is that they are issuing debt just to maintain the status quo. One town in I think Rhode island yesterday declared bankruptcy,its unions and retirees refused to take a haircut and demanded that broke citizens pay even more taxes to maintain their lifestyles. Seems the goose is dead.
seanomelbourne | Aug 03, 2011, 03:48 AM EDT
Therefore Mman congress can decide what is or is not a national emergency and spend more money.would a bba mean what is says or says what congress means it to say( my apologies to lewis).
Monsoonman | Aug 02, 2011, 09:02 PM EDT
Glad you asked Lad: In a case of national emergency the federal debt ceiling would be able to be lifted if a balanced budget ammendment is passed. Since this was one of yer main arguments it seems U can support a bba now.
seanomelbourne | Aug 02, 2011, 07:49 PM EDT
Gentlemen! a class war is underway in the U.S. the war is aimed at the middle class,already Lieberman and Coburn are looking at ways to cut healthcare to save the defense budget(a budget that is larger than most countries in the world combined). The teaparty is financed by big business including the koch brothers.The gains made in health and education in the 60's are fast disappearing.If a balanced budget amendment is constitutionally passed you therefore cannot exceed that fiscal figure without passing another amendment to the budget.I wonder what happens if you have another war or 9/11 or natural disaster where will the money will come from after all it will be illegal to borrow and how will you fund your ageing infrastructure?.The "balanced budget"option only serves the rich and you cannot see the forest for the trees.
joanxis | Aug 02, 2011, 07:30 PM EDT
Well said, Nicomax and McNamara 31. You two have the facts right.
maloney | Aug 02, 2011, 05:26 PM EDT
seano..you should really give American liberal talking points a rest since you don't know how and when to use it. You make yourself look just the least bit foolish but what's new for a liberal. You and mcnamara wanted the limit raised but the majority of votes against it were from Dems. You want America to stay strong but it's the Dems that are spending it into oblivion. The conservatives want spending under control to keep the U.S. strong benefiting you. Now a super committee will make new rules that the house can't debate and the senate can't filibuster. If you think this raising of the debt limit was good wait till you see what goes along with it. This super committee is unconstitutional in the first place.
rpmschevy | Aug 02, 2011, 02:03 AM EDT
Looks like seano still has his teaphobia. Also I love the economists and accountants on the "progressive" side who have no concept of budgets, income and spending. But what I love reading through here is the hate, similiar to Seano's irrational fear of Tea, about Koch Brothers. Someone compared them to some evilness and defended the "goodness" of Soros. How about a little facts folks. Koch Industries, while massive, employees 80,000 people with businesses in more than half the states in the United States, which means they pay millions, possibly into the billions in taxes. George Soros, liberal fund top dog, man who spent tons to get rid of Bush. Folks he employees 100 people. Folks Soros and his liberal "wisdom" just closed his Hedge fund from the public (Wall Street, Hedge Fund, maker of nothing, except massive wealth for him and his family (his 2 sons are the chairmen of his fund). Remember this is the person who bet, and helped, UK devalue the pound, and made a killing. He has produced NOTHING substantial to the betterment of America. He closed his Hedge Fund because of REGULATION. But Moveon, and Planned Parenthood (an oxymoron there), etc. love him, or at least his moola.
Monsoonman | Aug 01, 2011, 08:40 PM EDT
Lad Lad Lad!!! The Tea Party is not affiliated with the mainstream parties, they are trying to stop the US from going over the financial cliff. Could you go on like the US is with your personal finances? I already know the answer. You are welcome to come to a Tea party and meet the folks, you would be treated with respect.
seanomelbourne | Aug 01, 2011, 07:39 PM EDT
Maloney The teahadists will fall in line with the "mainstream" republicans it's called self preservation.You should read McNamara31 below and get a balanced view.I think you should give the "beam" a rest.
McNamara31 | Aug 01, 2011, 04:41 PM EDT
The dollar worldwide has been sought as the stable currency. This default affects not only the American citizen and economy it would also unleash a tsunami of economic havoc on the economies of Europe and the rest of the world. In its aftermath investors worldwide may soon look to another currency to replace the position the dollar has long held. Even if an agreement is reached the perception that our political system is unstable has been etched in financial minds around the world. The Tea Party is looking for “simplistic answers to very complex problems” and they have positioned themselves like bullies holding the fragile economy hostage without understanding that "no" is not always the answer. And to the conservative operatives who thought they could use the Tea Party to attack the current administration in ways the GOP wanted to “seem above” well like Dr. Frankenstein and his creations the monster is out of the box and won’t go back.
maloney | Aug 01, 2011, 01:06 PM EDT
seano..I called my reps this morning to tell them not to vote for the new and improved ceiling bill. Now I think I'll call em back. You've given me another reason to be against making a deal with the devil. U.S. defaults and it hurts roohumpers, I'm all for it.
jamieLM | Aug 01, 2011, 11:09 AM EDT
You don't have to be a member of the Tea Party to know that no country can keep on spending, forever, more money than it takes in. We didn't get into this mess overnight and we're not going to get out of it overnight. I don't waste my time playing the "blame game." For years, various Dem. & Rep. presidents and Congress members have contributed to this situation, along with the Am. people. Who returned a check written by the Fed. govt. for anything? We need to cut back in steps and not "pull the rug out" from under our citizens all at once, especially the sick and the elderly. There are things that can be phased out and new limits and/or requirements can be set. Most of us are going to have to adjust to a new lifestyle and a new reality about what the Federal govt. can and can't afford to do. Painful cuts are inevitable, like it or not, if we're going to get our fiscal house in order. It's going to be a long hard-fought process, but we need to start. Btw: I'm an Independent and I think that all of the posters have made some valid points, including Mr. Farnan.
seanomelbourne | Aug 01, 2011, 03:27 AM EDT
Fox helped create the teaparty monster and i have watched the usual suspects at fox sh-ting themselves counting thier losses if the debt ceiling is not raised.BTW maloney the inabillity of THE U.S. defaulting has international repercussions.I certainly do not need some ignorant crazy teahadist mess with my funds.
hancock | Aug 01, 2011, 02:28 AM EDT
Sorry, that was screwed up.
hancock | Aug 01, 2011, 02:27 AM EDT
Say what you want about the tea party, they got this deal done. Sean, nobody cares an Australian whatthinks.
Monsoonman | Jul 31, 2011, 10:22 PM EDT
Well said Maloney, soros hand is elbow deep up his hand puppets in the media and community organizers.
maloney | Jul 31, 2011, 09:33 PM EDT
All the conservative groups in the country don't scrape the surface of the corruption of the Soros led liberal/progressive enemies of America. The problem the liberals have with their bashing of the Tea Party is the members are from not only the conservatives but also Independents, Libertarians and Democrats. The current debate shows the Tea Party to be the only group worried about America with their main concern being a balanced budget.
McNamara31 | Jul 31, 2011, 08:51 PM EDT
Nicomax So true. And also how about the corporate money that has created and flowed into the Tea Party thru FreedomWorks, headed by lobbyist and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey and Americans for Prosperity, or AFP, long been rumored to be financed by David Koch, of the family that owns Koch Industries.
seanaci | Jul 31, 2011, 08:27 PM EDT
You are absolutely right Ed; the Tea Party can’t be bought. I made what I thought was a reasonable offer to their owners, the Koch brothers, and they turned me down flat.
seanomelbourne | Jul 31, 2011, 06:38 PM EDT
Ed appears to be writing for the Fox/Gop media,part of the now discredited Newscorp. The teahadist mantra is let the middle class pay and the filthy rich become richer.
peterson | Jul 31, 2011, 03:32 PM EDT
Ireland could use a "Tea Party"!!
tundish45 | Jul 31, 2011, 02:51 PM EDT
@Tomdoh345 is partly right, except when wandering off into name calling. The parts that are right are: "This guy is an idiot. Tea Party is highly financed by the rich and powerful extreme right wing in Washington. The Tea Party is full of full of Corporate "YES" Men and Women ... The Tea Party motto seems to be "My ignorance is better than your Knowledge". The Tea Party top candidate was challenged by a ten year old girl to a test of common grade school knowledge and the Candidate chickened out...."
Monsoonman | Jul 31, 2011, 01:43 PM EDT
Nico: The Tea party was not around when 2 wars strtd & prescript drug enacted. They R not "members" of either established prty and will turn on a rino as quickly as a liberal.
Nicomax | Jul 31, 2011, 12:47 PM EDT
Not one peep from the same people who are now considered tea baggers, when the federal government borrowed money to launched two wars, and set-up a sweetheart Medicare Part D drug purchasing program, also on borrowed funds, and applauded cutting taxes in the middle of all that. Were they back in the kitchen brewing some Irish tea, or were they just color-blinded to those who proposed such folly.?
Pittsburghkid | Jul 31, 2011, 12:33 PM EDT
The Tea Party's campaigns against RINO's (Republicans In Name Only) in the primaries, and Democrats in the general election. 2010 was our first Congressional election, which was a good showing. We reclaimed the House, and came close in the Senate. 2012, we expect to hold the House, and reclaim the Presidency and Senate.
atherts | Jul 31, 2011, 11:26 AM EDT
Wow,Tom drank the kool-aid. The article isn't about rhetoric, it is about what makes sense. Stopping the poor money management is a good idea no matter who came up with it. How about doing what's best for the country instead of hopping on the "they are evil" bandwagon? Maybe the "Tea Party" should be thought of as a people's movement not a partisan movement.
newcanaan | Jul 31, 2011, 11:18 AM EDT
ED you bring a little sanity to this left wing propaganda site .Thank you.
tomdoh345 | Jul 31, 2011, 09:53 AM EDT
This guy is an idiot. Tea Party is highly financed by the rich and powerful extreme right wing in Washington. The Tea Party is full of full of Corporate "YES" Men and Women ( the type that got power by rating on their co-workers and then bragging about how they didn't go to college or have good grades in school but are now "managers". Hitler's SS was full of the very same type of people. I am ashamed of how many Irish Americans are in this Neo-Nazi like movement that is currently crippling the US Government. The Tea Party motto seems to be "My ignorance is better than your Knowledge". The Tea Party top candidate was challenged by a ten year old girl to a test of common grade school knowledge and the Candidate chickened out because any one with any sense knows the ten year old would have beaten her.