rssNewt Gingrich Endorses ‘Tea Parties’
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 9:00 am
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The grassroots component of the anti-stimulus, anti-spending conservative “tea parties” has always been endangered by the grasping need of established conservative/Republican groups to get on board. To wit: former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
“The American people are fed up with Washington’s irresponsible spending spree,” said Newt Gingrich, General Chairman of American Solutions. “There are better solutions than big government and higher taxes to create jobs and get the economy moving again.”
“American Solutions is proud to partner with the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition to communicate this message to our elected officials,” Gingrich added.
And what says “populist movement” better than the tacit support of Republican billionaires?
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7 Comments
Comment posted March 18, 2009 @ 11:28 am
Funny how you said nothing about “populist movements” when MoveOn.org and its currency manipulator billionaire democrat owner ran the show during the election.
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[...] as David Weigel puts it: [W]hat says “populist movement” better than the tacit support of Republican [...]
Comment posted March 19, 2009 @ 11:47 am
If you don't want to carry a sign or go to an organized event you can still take a stand. Do a search for tea bag to Washington. Millions of Americans that are tired of this insane ideology are sending a tea bag.. or ten.. or 100.. to the white house on Apr 1st. I am sending 100 of them in individual envelopes. If you are too lazy to send one just email me & I'll go buy one & send it for you.
I know my letter won't make it to Obamas desk but I'm betting that millions of tea bags will get some attention and our voice will get noticed. We are tired of this and want our country back!
Enough is ENOUGH! Everyone get off your butt & do something!
Comment posted March 19, 2009 @ 10:40 pm
As opposed to the tacit support of the Democrat billionaires??? If you look at tax return info filed by all legistlators, R's and D's alike, you will find that most Democrat legislators have far more net worth than their Republican counterparts.
Ronald Reagan said (and I will paraphrase here) that government had three ideas. If it moves, tax it. If it moves to fast, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Need I say more???
Comment posted April 9, 2009 @ 8:31 am
He also said a bit later in life, “Who, who are you? I was president?? ” Karma.
Comment posted April 9, 2009 @ 3:31 pm
He also said a bit later in life, “Who, who are you? I was president?? ” Karma.
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