Originally Posted by
Kathianne
I agree. What I see in the tea parties, from those I associate with and what I've read about others, is that overall there is general consensus on shrinking government at all levels; paying down deficits; reducing the government intrusiveness in all aspects; resuming Congressional responsibility in declaring war; curbing executive ability to wage undeclared war.
From those points there is a mix of social conservatives, non-social conservatives, moderates, and more libertarians than currently influence either party. How to herd all those cats? Principles of government and economics would be my guess.
The Peasants are pissed and on the verge of burning down the Castle. This transcends Party affiliation with the disgust of Government incompetence, abuses and complete disregard for the rule of law.
People are waking up and I'm only hoping that it's not to late ........ But I have a sinking feeling that it is along with I don't believe the people are willing to do what it takes to do what is necessary.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.
-- Friedrich Nietzsche