Karl Rove said the same thing in the Wall Street Journal:
“The tea party movement will be more effective than it otherwise would be if it refuses to allow itself to become an appendage of either major political party . . .”
“My advice to them is to keep their distance from any single party and instead influence both parties on debt, spending and an over-reaching federal government . . .”
“The GOP is also better off if it foregoes any attempt to merge with the tea party movement. The GOP cannot possibly hope to control the dynamics of the highly decentralized galaxy of groups that make up the tea party movement.”
He also had this warning:
“If tea party groups are to maximize their influence on policy, they must now begin the difficult task of disassociating themselves from cranks and conspiracy nuts. This includes 9/11 deniers, “birthers” who insist Barack Obama was not born in the U.S., and militia supporters espousing something vaguely close to armed rebellion.”
I agree with Rove. Esp that last paragraph. In Nashville, the tea party refused admittance to anyone who looked like a birther, oather, etc. Any insulting posters were not allowed in. It is a start and certainly improves their credibility.
Well shit Karl, guess I can't be in the GOP OR TEA Party now!
Karl Rove said the same thing in the Wall Street Journal:
....“If tea party groups are to maximize their influence on policy, they must now begin the difficult task of disassociating themselves from cranks and conspiracy nuts. This includes 9/11 deniers, “birthers” who insist Barack Obama was not born in the U.S., and militia supporters espousing something vaguely close to armed rebellion.”
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I think Karl is right! the “Truthers” and “Birthers” will end up hurting, crippling, maybe even killing an otherwise viable political movement that could turn the tide in our nation WITHOUT a major, traumatic collapse or catastrophe.
One caveat there — ANY American citizen serious about their rights has to be prepared to defend them, both from criminals who would violate them, or from TYRANTS who would DENY them. I don’t advocate “armed rebellion” against a duly elected CONSTITUTIONAL government. But let that Government usurp the God-given, Constitutionally gauranteed rights of the people, or circumvent the process by which they can be removed through legitimate election or other Constitutional means, and ALL bets are off, just like they were for our Founders with His Majesty King George III.
Bottom line, Karl, I will not stand for tyranny — at any cost. Folks in Washington need to get that message WITHOUT any “vague” or veiled terms.
Blessings...
“If tea party groups are to maximize their influence on policy, they must now begin the difficult task of disassociating themselves from cranks and conspiracy nuts. This includes 9/11 deniers, “birthers” who insist Barack Obama was not born in the U.S., and militia supporters espousing something vaguely close to armed rebellion.”
I am glad Rove got to review the long form. When is he going to tell us what it said?