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Old 03-31-2011, 08:00 AM
 
Location: Texas
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Can the Tea party movement be taken seriously with their subgroup of ignorant racists? Remember the Youtube videos?
Appalling. I am leaning toward the Libertarian party over the Tea party because they don't have this ignorant subgroup.
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Old 03-31-2011, 08:10 AM
 
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Who cares? Sara Palin is NEVER going to be the President of the United States. What she says has little bearing on the party.
They say the same thing about Hillary and SHE is wearing the pants of this regime.
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Old 03-31-2011, 08:17 AM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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"I see a bright future for America in Asia. One based on the alliances that have gotten us this far, one based on free and open markets"



I don't agree with this one bit, but I'm a selfish American, who believes in the USA. We need to rebuild the USA, not foreign nations.

I also don't agree with her stance on illegal immigration.

That is why I would not vote for her in the Primaries, but if she made it through to be in the big show, I would cast my vote for her, over any lying Progressive.
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Old 03-31-2011, 08:19 AM
 
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I only wish we could clone Goldwater.
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Old 03-31-2011, 08:21 AM
 
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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Can the Tea party movement be taken seriously with their subgroup of ignorant racists? Remember the Youtube videos?
Appalling. I am leaning toward the Libertarian party over the Tea party because they don't have this ignorant subgroup.
The Tea Party is run by Lobbyists like Dick Armey, who make tens of millions getting their bobbleheads to support whatever cause he decides is patriotic.
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Old 03-31-2011, 09:32 AM
 
Location: Dallas
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Unfortunately, the GOP and Sarah Palin fall far short of the Libertarian Party philosophy.

I wish the GOP had the balls to embrace the Libertarian philosophy.
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Old 03-31-2011, 09:42 AM
 
Location: Dallas
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Can the Tea party movement be taken seriously with their subgroup of ignorant racists? .
I'm not defending the Tea Party, but where can I read about this "subgroup of ignorant racists?"

And surely you know that every party includes idiots and racists.......
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Old 03-31-2011, 09:46 AM
 
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If Sarah Palin is part of the future of the party, her recent speeches seem to reflect a fundamental return to Goldwater principles. Does anyone agree?

"We’re not interested in government fixes; we’re interested in freedom! Freedom! Our vision is forward looking. People may be frustrated now, but we’re very hopeful too."

"All government spending should undergo serious scrutiny. No programs or agencies should be automatically immune from cuts."

"I see a bright future for America in Asia. One based on the alliances that have gotten us this far, one based on free and open markets"

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it should not be the responsibility of government to dictate the salaries of bankers or the ownership of companies. And yet, due of the excesses committed by some, this is exactly where we find ourselves now because government now owns substantial portions of the private economy – even, unbelievably, in the United States."

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The town halls and the Tea Party movement are both part of a growing grassroots consciousness among ordinary Americans who’ve decided that if they want real change, they must take the lead and not wait to be led. Real change – and, you know, you don’t need a title to do it. ...When my country again achieves financial stability and economic growth – when we roar back to life as we shall do – it will be thanks in large part to the hard work and common sense of these ordinary Americans who are demanding that government spend less and tax less and allow the private sector to grow and prosper."

So, by your reasoning one repub makes a statement and you claim that is the whole party.

Then Barney Frank being gay means that EVERY dem is gay.
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Old 03-31-2011, 09:50 AM
 
Location: Florida
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If Sarah Palin is part of the future of the party, her recent speeches seem to reflect a fundamental return to Goldwater principles. Does anyone agree?
LOL. No, I do not agree. I'd love to see he debate someone like Ron Paul.

Actually, I think it would be hard to watch, much like her interview with Couric.
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Old 03-31-2011, 09:56 AM
 
Location: Texas
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If Sarah Palin is part of the future of the party, her recent speeches seem to reflect a fundamental return to Goldwater principles. Does anyone agree?

"We’re not interested in government fixes; we’re interested in freedom! Freedom! Our vision is forward looking. People may be frustrated now, but we’re very hopeful too."

"All government spending should undergo serious scrutiny. No programs or agencies should be automatically immune from cuts."

"I see a bright future for America in Asia. One based on the alliances that have gotten us this far, one based on free and open markets"

"
it should not be the responsibility of government to dictate the salaries of bankers or the ownership of companies. And yet, due of the excesses committed by some, this is exactly where we find ourselves now because government now owns substantial portions of the private economy – even, unbelievably, in the United States."

"
The town halls and the Tea Party movement are both part of a growing grassroots consciousness among ordinary Americans who’ve decided that if they want real change, they must take the lead and not wait to be led. Real change – and, you know, you don’t need a title to do it. ...When my country again achieves financial stability and economic growth – when we roar back to life as we shall do – it will be thanks in large part to the hard work and common sense of these ordinary Americans who are demanding that government spend less and tax less and allow the private sector to grow and prosper."


I absolutely disagree.

You see, I've voted Libertarian in the past. I know what the Libertarian principles are, or where.

1. fiscal conservatism

2. keep the govt out of social issues

The GOP currently stands in direct opposition to both principles. Palin especially.
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