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Posted on 10/25/2013 1:27:27 PM PDT by RightSideNews
Just a few years ago some American citizens came together to demand change. They were fed up with decades of out of control government; confiscation of their hard-earned income through ever-increasing taxes and unending regulations invading every aspect of their lives. Things were racing out of control.
Every aspect of American society was changing and not for the better. Freedoms and rights that are guaranteed under the Constitution – the founding document of our nation and law of the land, were disappearing. Elected representatives turned a deaf ear to concerned citizens. It seemed those in power simply didn't care. No matter the outcome of elections, nothing changed. There was a sense of hopelessness, helplessness and frustration as concerned citizens saw the America they loved disappearing.
The answer? Enter the TEA Party – declaring "Taxed Enough Already." It was time to make their voice heard. It was time to directly confront the government and demand that it stay within the confines of the Constitution that every single elected official at every level of government pledged to uphold.
They organized. They rallied. They confronted members of Congress at local meetings. And their voices were heard. The TEA Party movement spread across the nation like wild fire. Many people were excited that finally the national debate was about concerns over the ever-expanding government. Some officials embraced the TEA Party. Some feared it.
(Excerpt) Read more at rightsidenews.com ...
The federal government, an entity unto itself (we are “civilians”), will defend itself against any threats.
There is no such thing as “The Tea Party”.
Well, it hasn't been federal for a hundred years, but to your point, what you say is exactly why we must do an end run around Washington and appeal to our states to restore republican freedom.
The only ones with actual principles.
The Tea Party is America’s only chance. It is true that they lack real power but at least they are being heard. Washington is too corrupt to understand that they are destroying America and its people, and they don’t care.
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