Rubio at CPAC

[Matt J]

My point is that most of the politicians the tea party folks are supposedly mad at have been there for multiple terms. Their typical decisions, actions, and opinions have not changed - just your opinion/realization of them.

Further I have yet to hear of a letter writing campaign or them making phone calls to their elected representatives. The representatives aren't deaf, you're just not talking. A representative will make a decision based on their constituents wishes, but they're also going by what can be documented. Protests of random and possibly unregistered voters aren't going to sway a representatives decisions.

 

[GoodWitch58]

This morning's "Fresh Air" on public radio had a very interesting interview about the Tea Party group and CPAC...enlightening as to how they are funded and where they get their ideas and issues.

Fresh Air from WHYY : NPR

to listen if anyone is interested.

 

[Andy A]

I listened to half of the 32 minute segment and will only say it was in no way an indicative description of those supporting the tea party movement that I know in Walton County. He portrayed his opinion as one of the tea party moving further to the right. On some points, maybe, but overall nothing could be further from the truth. They are moving away from the Rush Limbaughs, not toward them, IMO.

 

[scooterbug44]

The footage of the local protest on the PC news seemed very grass roots and more like your kind of event - Dems & Republicans, well spoken & intelligent ................... until they started railing about the Ivy League Elite taking over our government. :roll:

Trivia question: what percentage of Florida's current elected State and Federal Politicians have Ivy League degrees?

 

[GoodWitch58]

I listened to half of the 32 minute segment and will only say it was in no way an indicative description of those supporting the tea party movement that I know in Walton County. He portrayed his opinion as one of the tea party moving further to the right. On some points, maybe, but overall nothing could be further from the truth. They are moving away from the Rush Limbaughs, not toward them, IMO.

I've heard/read quite a bit that it is not really a group--at least not yet--or it is several different groups. It does appear,though, that Dick Armey and Freedom Works is attempting to co-op the movement by providing money and talking points/issues...at least from several things I've read.

Seems similar to what happened to some of the church groups--

 

[Andy A]

I've heard/read quite a bit that it is not really a group--at least not yet--or it is several different groups. It does appear,though, that Dick Armey and Freedom Works is attempting to co-op the movement by providing money and talking points/issues...at least from several things I've read.

Seems similar to what happened to some of the church groups--

Your assessment is correct, I believe. It is still an evolving movement but it would seem that some with specific and unwanted agendas are attempting to take it over. I am hopeful it will flourish and succeed as the main points they emphasize are right on track.

 

[Daugette_Matt]

why would anyone call themselves "teabaggers"?
they should not be taken seriously.