Posted on 06/25/2009 12:42:43 PM PDT by Lloyd Marcus
A concerned patriot wrote me the following. “...our Tea Party efforts are taking a weird turn. As you know the April 15th nationwide rallies were a BIG success! The issues were Runaway Federal Spending and lack of primarily, the Federal Government doing what is best for the people.
...we are receiving direction to turn our focus to the Local Cities, Counties, and School Boards and not to focus on National issues.
This is not what started the Tea Parties and in my opinion is not where we should be going as a "Grassroots" group.”
The following is my reply.
There is a saying that "all politics are local". In other words, national change starts at the local level. However, I don't believe national issues should be ignored. WE NEED TO FIGHT ON BOTH LEVELS! Also, I believe in following YOUR passion or calling. If national issues are your hot button, I believe that is where your efforts should go.
This incredible Tea Party Movement began by one man's passion, Rick Santelli, igniting the passion of millions. It is impossible to get everyone on the same page. Bottom line, people are FIRED UP TO MAKE CHANGE (local & national). And that is a VERY GOOD THING!
For example, I have heard criticism of the folks pursuing the issue of Obama's eligibility to even be president, him not producing a birth certificate and etc. Critics say, “It's a lost cause and a waste of time”. Well quite frankly, I have little respect for folks who give up simply because others disapprove or “don't get it”. People called Dr Robert Schuller crazy when he said he wanted to build a glass building in earthquake country. Today, the Crystal Cathedral is one of the wonders of the world. To the folks passionate about this issue, I say, “Go For It!”
Folks, we are all on the same team. Let's not allow turf wars or petty disagreements to distract us from our ultimate goal to Take Back America! Patriots are needed in all areas. We are blessed with great minds on our side. If each person follows their gifts and passion, stay respectful and united, WE WILL WIN! We The People! God bless, Lloyd
View WE THE PEOPLE, New Tea Party Unity song by Lloyd Marcus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlkgFpU_FB4
Absolutely right, Lloyd!!
Name the names, please! We need specific targets.
Lloyd i totally agree with you. I was at the NYC Tea Party here at City hall. The main thing is to stay with economic issues first of all deficit spending in general. Other issues which I think most of us would agree on would be not wanting a nationalized health care program or cap and trade which hampers economic growth and a few others. It’s important for our purposes to stay away from social issues for the most part, because the Tea Parties aren’t about those thing (ie; abortion, gay marriage etc) even though among ourselves we’d agree to a large extent....it’s the economy and maintaining a healthy nation.
Love your “Tea Party Anthem/Song” Lloyd!
And I would add in: Reigning in ‘Big Government’ back to it’s legal Constitutional bounds.. (and if we do this, we will have reigned in “judicial activist courts” and the social issues would not matter as much)-on a national level.
Freepers!!!! At any “tea party” emphasize regaining the House and improve the Senate in 2010....We MUST get Congress under control first and foremost...
The issue of NATIONAL ECONOMIC POLITICS is the UNIFYING issue that brought the tea partgoers together. That is the binding issue that can keep them unified.
The vocal debunking of O’s insane economic policies must not be watered down. First of all, it could and will destroy the greatest country in the history of the world.
Secondly, the introduction of petty, minor side issues will splinter the unity of the Tea Party millions.
Local issues are of interest LOCALLY. State issues are of interest STATEWIDE. The issue de jour in Houston, Tx is of NO concern to the “tea-bagger” in Atlanta, Spokane, or Denver. Leave them for the local citizenry.
Yes, but with fiscally conservative people.
Absolutely...........
I think the main thing is, you can’t TELL a teabagger what it’s about... that’s the game Da Man play. If you have to define what it’s about, maaan, you playin the Establishment game man, yeah.
the first rule about the Tea Party is that we don’t dicuss Tea Party.....
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.