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Why I am a tea party activist (A Northwest Mom)
Seattle Times ^ | 8-22-10 | Jennifer Holmes

Posted on 08/26/2010 5:29:38 PM PDT by NavyCanDo

I AM a tea-party activist, not a racist.

I grew up on the Eastside. I went to college, earned a job teaching school, got married, bought a house, had a baby, and stayed home to raise my children. We live in the same house we bought in 1986. Our only debt is our mortgage. A few months before 9/11, my husband was laid off and for six years worked very hard to bring home the bacon taking on various jobs. We survived.

Every election I have cast my vote. Occasionally, I have written the governor, as well as a few senators and some representatives to express my opinions regarding various issues.

But that just doesn't seem to be enough.

I would classify myself as a conservative mix of the various parties. I want a smaller government, an environment that is cherished, and citizens who take personal responsibility for their actions. I want those in need to be cared for, a military capable of protecting us, and the Constitution to be followed. I want our national borders to be secure and a national balanced budget. I want liberty for all, inasmuch as it doesn't encroach on the liberties of others.

(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.nwsource.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections; US: Washington
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Beautifully written editorial written from the heart, by just an ordinary person attracted to the Tea Party movement, who is living the reality of most Americans. She is the backbone of America that Obama and his leftist minions are trying to break.
1 posted on 08/26/2010 5:29:40 PM PDT by NavyCanDo
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2 posted on 08/26/2010 6:03:31 PM PDT by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
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To: NavyCanDo

Excellent editorial.......thank you for posting.....


3 posted on 08/26/2010 6:15:23 PM PDT by Kimmers (Illegal immigration is destroying America, look what it did to the White House)
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To: NavyCanDo

Excellent editorial.......thank you for posting.....


4 posted on 08/26/2010 6:15:28 PM PDT by Kimmers (Illegal immigration is destroying America, look what it did to the White House)
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To: NavyCanDo

To the point. I’m glad she is on our side.


5 posted on 08/26/2010 9:48:42 PM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free ("I am pessimistic and fighting become despairing," Thomas Sowell to Walter Williams, 8-24-10.)
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To: NavyCanDo

Heartbreaking...and so true.


6 posted on 08/27/2010 8:10:16 AM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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To: Baynative

Those people are what they call us!

They always project their actions and beliefs on us instead of owning them. Then call us the intolerant ones.


8 posted on 08/27/2010 8:43:27 AM PDT by kcvl
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