Tag Archives: tea party events
The Lack of Civility
Thinking back over the past year, and on the events in Tuscon, AZ this weekend, I found myself reflecting back over some things I wrote this summer. We don’t yet know the motives of the deranged mind of Jared Loughner … Continue reading
The Big Lie About Jobs and Taxes
The question of whether to extend the Bush tax cuts seems hopelessly mired in misinformation. The bickering in Washington on the economy seems almost exclusively focused on the top marginal tax rates — the rate paid by the wealthiest taxpayers … Continue reading
The Republican Pledge to Repeal and Replace Obama Care
The Tea Party movement emerged during the summer of 2009 as opposition to the Obama administration’s health care reform became the primary focus of angry town hall meetings and protests around the country. As a Federal employee, I felt strongly … Continue reading
Our Fearful Middle Class
A growing, thriving middle class has long been understood as the key to political stability. That’s been true throughout history, just as it is today. You look around the world and where you see a middle class population under stress, … Continue reading
Get Real, Tea Party Fans
So you think being an angry voter is cool? Well, you now have a voice in American politics. The newly founded Tea Party has with the help of the media become a symbol for those of us who “don’t want … Continue reading