“When was the last time you saw Republicans & Conservatives take to the streets with protest signs? Try “never”. “
Try the Senate race in MA.
Honestly I don’t have time to march on the streets with protest signs.
I support candidates in ways that I can.
I meant before the Tea Parties.
Honestly I don’t have time to march on the streets with protest signs. I support candidates in ways that I can.
Which is great. But, the Tea Parties were a way of motivating people to do something -- and it let politicians know that we are "a movement" to be reckoned with, not just some scattered, powerless individuals. It was a way to say that we are against what they are doing.
But while Tea Parties were the "yin" negative side, telling DC what we say "No!" to, there also has to be a "yang", what and who we say "Yes!" to and for -- those candidates who support what we believe in. The best thing you can do for this movement is contribute to electing candidates with your money and your time.
Tea Party marching isn't the antithesis of supporting candidates, it is complimentary. They balance each other -no to this, yes to that. One without the other is pretty useless.