Why Democrats AND Republicans FEAR the Tea Party

     Have you ever wondered why many in the "Mainstream" Democrat and Republican parties FEAR the Tea Party?

     For what it's worth, Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey said this about the Tea Party:

     “This strain of libertarianism that’s going through parties right now and making big headlines I think is a very dangerous thought,” said Christie, sitting on a panel with other Republican governors at the Aspen Institute.

     They're scared of us. Not to the "fill their pants scared S**tless" level the majority need to be, but butt-cheeks are puckering.

     They get richer while we get poorer. I have no objection to making money. I have no objection to someone enriching themselves financially AS LONG AS IT IS DONE LEGALLY AND MORALLY. For instance, Obama sold two books. He makes royalties off them. Though I hate Obama and all he stands for, I cannot begrudge him the money he makes from the books. That is capitalism.

     I hope to sell my works someday and make lots of money and hopefully run into a wild, double-jointed redheaded literary groupie....I'm drifting...back to topic.

     If Obama invested the money properly and lives on his salary, his financial future is pretty secure.

     If a politician lives within his means, invests his money wisely, I have no problem with that.

     I do have a problem with politicians who use their office and use their political influence to make money. These slimeballs were NOT sent to DC to do that.

     I do have a problem with politicians who get the "Cadillac" retirement programs none of us can have. For instance, Anthony "Let me whip this out and photograph" Weiner gets about $20,000 a year from his retirement fund.

     That's more than most servicemembers retire with.

     Something wrong with that picture.

     The Tea Party's influence is growing--in BOTH the Democrat and Republican parties.

     The Democrats, particularly those who rely upon government cheese (welfare, Obamacare, free stuff) to keep their voters happy don't like the thought that holding public office is a DUTY that should be done well, not just an opportunity for self-enrichment. The few remaining die-hard Democrats (once known as "Reagan Democrats" or "Conservative Democrats) are not happy with the "Government Saves All" mentality of the reigning Liberal elite.

     Many of the "Country Club" Republicans don't like the thought of the Tea Party holding their feet to the fire on the issues. Many  "compromise" on key issues in the name of "bipartisanship" and use the unspoken incumbent advantage (If you elect the new guy, you're not electing a veteran politician) well.

     Tea Party members do NOT want to turn back the clock to the 1700's, enslave everyone, etc.

     We believe in:

    The smallest government needed for the job.

     Government should stay out of our lives as much as possible.

     Welfare is a "hand UP" not a "hand OUT.)

     All laws should be Constitutional and apply to ALL citizens of the USA, not just "selected portions." There certainly should be NO EXEMPTIONS from the law.

     Taxation should be done efficiently and FAIRLY.

     Those are just a few of the beliefs I've noticed other members share since becoming a Tea Party member.

    Governor Christie, why is FREEDOM/LIBERTY a dangerous thing?

     I'd like to see you answer that one at the March on DC 9-9-13.