Posted on 04/13/2009 2:04:54 AM PDT by abb
This is a column about Republicans and Im not sure I should even be writing it.
Todays G.O.P. is, after all, very much a minority party. It retains some limited ability to obstruct the Democrats, but has no ability to make or even significantly shape policy.
Beyond that, Republicans have become embarrassing to watch. And it doesnt feel right to make fun of crazy people. Better, perhaps, to focus on the real policy debates, which are all among Democrats.
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One way to get a good sense of the current state of the G.O.P., and also to see how little has really changed, is to look at the tea parties that have been held in a number of places already, and will be held across the country on Wednesday. These parties antitaxation demonstrations that are supposed to evoke the memory of the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution have been the subject of considerable mockery, and rightly so.
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Last but not least: it turns out that the tea parties dont represent a spontaneous outpouring of public sentiment. Theyre AstroTurf (fake grass roots) events, manufactured by the usual suspects. In particular, a key role is being played by FreedomWorks, an organization run by Richard Armey, the former House majority leader, and supported by the usual group of right-wing billionaires. And the parties are, of course, being promoted heavily by Fox News.
But thats nothing new, and AstroTurf has worked well for Republicans in the past. The most notable example was the spontaneous riot back in 2000 actually orchestrated by G.O.P. strategists that shut down the presidential vote recount in Floridas Miami-Dade County.
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(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
There is no such thing as bad publicity. Thanks NYT!
That was a great day.
Maybe Krugman isn’t aware that the American Revolution was supported by about 1/3 of the population at that time, at most.
Minorities can do amazing things when their backs are against the wall, so to speak.
http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2009/04/13/remember-the-tea-party/
Tax Revolt Scheduled For Noon , April 15th At Annapolis City Dock
http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/04/several-saturday-tea-parties-in-advance-of-tax-day/
Several Saturday Tea Parties in Advance of Tax Day
http://www.edenprairienews.com/tea-party-tax-day-104
Tea party on tax day
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2009/04/023316.php
The word from Tea Party Central
http://www.examiner.com/x-7133-Boston-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m4d12-Boston-TEA-Party-2009
Boston TEA Party 2009 April 15, 2009
http://www.richmondregister.com/homepage/local_story_103075832.html?keyword=leadpicturestory
Taxed Enough Already
http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/veterans_boulevard_tax_day_tea.html
Veterans Boulevard “tax day tea party” will protest wasteful government spending and economic bailout bills
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/684045.html
Columbus residents to hold “Tea Party” protesting taxes, spending
http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2009/04/two_antitax_protests_planned_i.html
Two anti-tax protests planned in Jackson on Wednesday
http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090413/COMMUN03/90413011/1067/COMMUN03
Protest scheduled for tax day
http://www.nolanchart.com/article6283.html
Thank You for Paying Your Voluntary Income Tax! Love, The IRS
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090413/WDH0101/904130379/1981/WDHopinion
‘Tea Party’ set for Wednesday
I don’t think Mr. Krugman’s article had the desired effect.
I just joined FreedomWorks - thanks to him.
Hee Hee Hee
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/65958.html
Texas politicians Perry and Paul to attend ‘tea party’ rallies
http://www.dontgomovement.com/blog/2009/04/13/how-popular-is-the-tea-party-website/
How popular is the Tea Party Website?
http://www.ledeagenda.com/2009/04/13/tax-day-tea-party-countdown-activities-day-4/
Tax Day Tea Party Countdown Activities: Day 4
http://choosethehero.com/mccain-palin-updates/the-reason-for-the-taxed-enough-already-tea-parties
The reason for the Taxed Enough Already (TEA) Parties
http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/578997.aspx
Tax Day Tea Parties Protest Gov’t Spending
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/04/4_rallies_planned_in_washtenaw.html
4 rallies planned in Washtenaw County for Nationwide Tax Day Tea Party
I know what you mean. But I am going to go. I believe all movements start somewhere and that bodies count in these things. Personally, I think the label "tea party" allows coverage to be along the lines of "these people don't want to pay taxes. Don't they want the roads, a fire department, a police force?"
However, things are going terribly wrong in this country ... the Constitution and our founding principles are out the window. And we get nothing but lies and perversions. The Bowing Obama incident brought this home to me. That they can calmly lie in the face of a contradictory video, just brings home to me the fact that they've been calmly lying all along.
My letter-writing has been met with silence or form letters proving my letter wasn't even read. Where do I go to change a predatory government, if not to the streets?
Yuk! :)
Yes it was, and the beers afterwards!
I’ve received my big money check from the Mellon’s, so I will be at the Boston party, Wednesday.
It’s part of my heritage.
This Irish guy was walking down a street and he sees a big brawl. He taps a guy on the shoulder and says, “Is this a private fight, or can anyone join?”
Take care, Patriot!
From now on I will be referring to this new propagandist alignment of the US media in the following manner, and I suggest that we all here adopt the same approach as well.
MEDIA FASCIST!
That is what Paul Krugman (and his compatriots) has brought to this country.
They are now all FASCISTS because they levy hate upon the the precept of the two-party system.
Not that!....LOL!
http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-tea-parties-planned-tax-day-41309,0,3541398.story
“Tax Day Tea Parties” Planned in 4 Metro Cities
http://www.opinioneditorials.com/freedomwriters/dabbett_20090413.html
End Dependence Day
http://www.wbjournal.com/news43185.html
A Tea Party For The 21st Century
http://www.gopusa.com/theloft/?p=1279
Taxes and Tea Parties: America Gets Ready to Rumble
http://jackmchughblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/13/will-the-tea-party-movement-fizzle-after-april-15/
Will the Tea Party movement fizzle after April 15?
http://savannahpolitics.com/?p=157
Coastal Georgia Tea Party - PRESS RELEASE - Program Details
http://www.halfwaytoconcord.com/east-county-tea-party/
East County Tea Party-Apr 15
The good news is that almost every prognostication he has ever made has been wrong.
This is all talking points from the JournoList
Who cares what this socialist munchkin thinks? I don’t...
Keyes can deliver a stemwinder. He’s one of the best at it.
He is so engaging, so articulate, the timing, the memory to present this.....it's like divine intervention....it's so good. I asked my husband how he could be soooo good - how he DOES this without missing a beat. He said, "Honey, he LIVES this..it's his life and it's who he is."
But he found a good formula for recognition: write for the NY Times, Central Banks and ANYTHING that brings about political power for the left.
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