Apr 16, 2009 2:51 AM GMT
Alright so, as an independent, I really think that today's "Tea Party" protests could potentially be the start of a new national movement.
Contrary to what the partisan Dems will say..These were NOT simply Republican/ conservative events, and I think that therein lies the potential. These are Americans from all cross sections of the country protesting the obvious...THERE IS NO MONEY TO PAY FOR ALL THE PROGRAMS that President Obama has proposed and Congress has passed. Therefore, the government is just printing trillions of dollars and incurring trillions more in debt that will inevitably lead to inflation and massive tax increases in the future (and not just on the rich, this is BASIC economics, people). Not to mention that this debt is financed by communist China buying endless amounts of US bonds!!!
Now, I, for one think this is a very intellectually advanced line of reasoning...
I mean, Bush, in his typical poor decision-making, unlocked the gates on this with his first bailout and now Democrats and Obama are running amock. So, the potential for a new movement (if this frustration is harnessed correctly) that challenges the ABSURD spending of the President and Congress (both parties) is VERY exciting.. I mean since September of last year it's as though everyone has forgotten basic economic principles.
So, though I'm sure I'll probably be bombarded by a number of established angry ideologues on here, what do you guys think?
Contrary to what the partisan Dems will say..These were NOT simply Republican/ conservative events, and I think that therein lies the potential. These are Americans from all cross sections of the country protesting the obvious...THERE IS NO MONEY TO PAY FOR ALL THE PROGRAMS that President Obama has proposed and Congress has passed. Therefore, the government is just printing trillions of dollars and incurring trillions more in debt that will inevitably lead to inflation and massive tax increases in the future (and not just on the rich, this is BASIC economics, people). Not to mention that this debt is financed by communist China buying endless amounts of US bonds!!!
Now, I, for one think this is a very intellectually advanced line of reasoning...
I mean, Bush, in his typical poor decision-making, unlocked the gates on this with his first bailout and now Democrats and Obama are running amock. So, the potential for a new movement (if this frustration is harnessed correctly) that challenges the ABSURD spending of the President and Congress (both parties) is VERY exciting.. I mean since September of last year it's as though everyone has forgotten basic economic principles.
So, though I'm sure I'll probably be bombarded by a number of established angry ideologues on here, what do you guys think?