How the Tea Party can make 2016 a grand slam

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David Webb: How the Tea Party can make 2016 a grand slam

April 15 of every year is a day of high stress and emptier bank accounts, but it’s also a dream of many Americans in the expected and moving target that is Tax Freedom Day. As taxes on individuals and businesses continue to be imposed on the city, county, state and federal levels, this moving target becomes more elusive. Is it really a date to look forward to or just a cultural wish?

I am one of the original founders of the Tea Party movement, and in spite of its many challenges, the nation cannot deny how much this populism married to a healthy skepticism is now rooted in our political discourse.

There have been others along the way, including Occupy Wall Street, but that was never grassroots — rather, it was a leftist narrative with a dishonest “we are the 99 percent” outcry.

Deeper roots grow taller and stronger trees, and while we may not see redwoods yet, from the local level on up the change is really happening. This is reflected in part by the slew of state legislative seats that have changed from blue to red in the last election cycle, and will become more apparent as we head further into the 2016 cycle.

There will still be some Tea Party rallies held around the country, but more importantly there are more organized and structurally sound organizations and coalitions that will not wither in the face of the leftist attacks.

As was once stated by Samuel Clemens, “the reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.” The true principles of the grassroots Tea Party movement haven’t died, they have taken hold in an overburdened population and are here to stay. Most Americans, regardless of party affiliation, when asked about the issues prefer a limited, effective, efficient and constitutional government at all levels.

Now to 2016.

It is baseball season, and here is the lineup, including those sitting on the bench. One is former Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.). Three others are current senators: Republicans Ted Cruz (Texas), Rand Paul (Ky.) and Marco Rubio (Fla.).

Still to come are one current and two former governors: Wisconsin’s Scott Walker, Florida’s Jeb Bush and Arkansas’s Mike Huckabee. There’s also a physician, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, and Carly Fiorina, a corporate giant.

Playing in the AAA of the political system are former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) and a few others unrecognized by more than the loyal few. Donald Trump is the designated hitter who we are never sure will emerge from the dugout.

Who will President Obama support? His missing support for his likely successor, Clinton, is more like his first pitch — one that bounced to the plate. White House press secretary Josh Earnest left it up in the air on Monday. This is not unexpected — the president is likely keeping his political powder dry in case Clinton’s campaign implodes. It may be also that he will throw his support behind someone more progressive, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).

What to expect during the dogs days of political summer?

There will be swings and misses, a few home runs, but I would not expect a grand slam until the first debate takes place in August.

On the right side of the field the bench is wide, but depth will be questioned. On the left side it seems to depend on one superstar whose depth comes more from being next to the seat of power, and who has questionable accountability.

Whether we as Americans are in the stands, suites or the cheap seats, we all have the same say with a single-seat vote. We need something that is rarely available today, and that is a political franchise player who did the foundation work and will be faithful to team America.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinio...G?ocid=U305DHP

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David Webb: How the Tea Party can make 2016 a grand slam

April 15 of every year is a day of high stress and emptier bank accounts, but it’s also a dream of many Americans in the expected and moving target that is Tax Freedom Day. As taxes on individuals and businesses continue to be imposed on the city, county, state and federal levels, this moving target becomes more elusive. Is it really a date to look forward to or just a cultural wish?

I am one of the original founders of the Tea Party movement, and in spite of its many challenges, the nation cannot deny how much this populism married to a healthy skepticism is now rooted in our political discourse.

There have been others along the way, including Occupy Wall Street, but that was never grassroots — rather, it was a leftist narrative with a dishonest “we are the 99 percent” outcry.

Deeper roots grow taller and stronger trees, and while we may not see redwoods yet, from the local level on up the change is really happening. This is reflected in part by the slew of state legislative seats that have changed from blue to red in the last election cycle, and will become more apparent as we head further into the 2016 cycle.

There will still be some Tea Party rallies held around the country, but more importantly there are more organized and structurally sound organizations and coalitions that will not wither in the face of the leftist attacks.

As was once stated by Samuel Clemens, “the reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.” The true principles of the grassroots Tea Party movement haven’t died, they have taken hold in an overburdened population and are here to stay. Most Americans, regardless of party affiliation, when asked about the issues prefer a limited, effective, efficient and constitutional government at all levels.

Now to 2016.

It is baseball season, and here is the lineup, including those sitting on the bench. One is former Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.). Three others are current senators: Republicans Ted Cruz (Texas), Rand Paul (Ky.) and Marco Rubio (Fla.).

Still to come are one current and two former governors: Wisconsin’s Scott Walker, Florida’s Jeb Bush and Arkansas’s Mike Huckabee. There’s also a physician, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, and Carly Fiorina, a corporate giant.

Playing in the AAA of the political system are former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) and a few others unrecognized by more than the loyal few. Donald Trump is the designated hitter who we are never sure will emerge from the dugout.

Who will President Obama support? His missing support for his likely successor, Clinton, is more like his first pitch — one that bounced to the plate. White House press secretary Josh Earnest left it up in the air on Monday. This is not unexpected — the president is likely keeping his political powder dry in case Clinton’s campaign implodes. It may be also that he will throw his support behind someone more progressive, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).

What to expect during the dogs days of political summer?

There will be swings and misses, a few home runs, but I would not expect a grand slam until the first debate takes place in August.

On the right side of the field the bench is wide, but depth will be questioned. On the left side it seems to depend on one superstar whose depth comes more from being next to the seat of power, and who has questionable accountability.

Whether we as Americans are in the stands, suites or the cheap seats, we all have the same say with a single-seat vote. We need something that is rarely available today, and that is a political franchise player who did the foundation work and will be faithful to team America.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinio...G?ocid=U305DHP

No political party will be able to fix our situation.

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More and more voters see a chance for the Tea Party to bring change to the Republicans.

The Dems have already condemmed and marginalized the Tea Party.

Members of both groups - Tea Party and Republicans see opportunity to align and over come the Dem strangle hold on Washington.

Its been slowly takeing hold in many states - Dems see it and fear the possible union.

Old school Republicans are being shown the light by younger more progressive members. Tea Party Members also see the strength in numbers idea and the melding of agendas.

It will take allot of compromise - but many believe it can be done.

[Jason]

More and more voters see a chance for the Tea Party to bring change to the Republicans.

The Dems have already condemmed and marginalized the Tea Party.

Members of both groups - Tea Party and Republicans see opportunity to align and over come the Dem strangle hold on Washington.

Its been slowly takeing hold in many states - Dems see it and fear the possible union.

Old school Republicans are being shown the light by younger more progressive members. Tea Party Members also see the strength in numbers idea and the melding of agendas.

It will take allot of compromise - but many believe it can be done.

The tea party is rightfully regarded as a bunch of crackpots who don't understand the nuances of governance. They are bad for government and bad for the country. Only until the GOP grows some balls and separates from them, the GOP will then have more favorable odds of winning the white house.

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The GOP will always be a "Also Ran" group unless they include and evolve into a more inclusive Party.

They have to shed the old ways and agendas and engage in more forward thinking. How they do this is the question.


The one thing the Dems have learned - there's power in numbers ! They have shown its more fun being on the winning side - even if it means abandoning any sense of truism to ideals or grand fathers principals.

[BorderBob]

But if they engage in "forward" thinking, doesn't that make them progressives?



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The tea party is rightfully regarded as a bunch of crackpots who don't understand the nuances of governance. They are bad for government and bad for the country. Only until the GOP grows some balls and separates from them, the GOP will then have more favorable odds of winning the white house.

The tea party was formed ostensibly because of the political drift away from constitutional principles, although I am not a tea partier, we have migrated significantly away from many nuances if you will.

For one the Federal Reserve should be abolished or audited at the very least, the patriot act, the increase in size and role of the federal government, the lack of balanced budgeting, the fact our currency is backed by nothing other than faith.

If you look at how the country is being run now and think it's good then you aren't paying attention to the important stuff.

We borrow more money than the profits of the 100 biggest companies in the US. We borrow 4 billion dollars a day to keep this ponzi going. I want a political party that realizes how far we screwed ourselves and future generations. Too bad Ron Paul didn't become president. We pay China alone 74 million dollars a day just in interest. If I tell you what the math will be when interest rates rise then you would be laying on the floor.

[HipKat]

For one the Federal Reserve should be abolished or audited at the very least, the patriot act, the increase in size and role of the federal government, the lack of balanced budgeting, the fact our currency is backed by nothing other than faith.

If that was it, then the TP would be ok, but they go beyond all that with extremist agendas and radical behavior.
Telephone threats left on a congressman's answer machine, a congressman spat upon, another called a sexual slur while still another called the "N" word. These all happened in recent days leading up to the vote for the Healthcare Reform Bill. All targeted at US representatives voting for the bill commonly called the Obama bill and much of it coming from Republican supporters inflamed by the rhetoric of their leaders. Much of it from Tea Party activists who are welcoming more members daily including a dangerous fringe and still others who are fearful of what Republicans called "death panels" and other crazy anti-Democrat, anti-bill categorizations.

http://www.examiner.com/article/tea-...ust-plain-mean

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They had some good hits back in the late 90's - early 00's, but I doubt they'll be that big again.