Can You Hear Us Now? Obvioulsy Not. An Open Rant
Many of us in the Tea Party movement were genuinely happy with the sound victory that Bob McDonnell won in Va. in the fall. I was pleased, but I have tried to take a wait and see attitude with the new governor. So far, we should not be pleased.
We have discussed on this site our concern with Governor McDonnell’s participation in President Obama’s Council of Governors. Other patriot groups have also questioned the governors office about his participation. The Governor has chosen not to respond to any of our inquiries. At least our worthless US Senators will at least send back a crummy form letter. We expect more from a Governor who was widely supported by the Tea Party movement.
We have a bi-weekly call with 20-30 Tea Party groups from across Virginia. Additional stories about McDonnell have come to light, including his endoresment of John McCain and his breaking of promises related to handling key budget issues. The sense of anger and betrayal on the call with state wide Tea Party groups was palpable.
We have to reject the notion that we have to walk lock step with GOP members. Many members of the GOP are too tied down by party loyalties to ever speak out against a member who is doing something wrong. One of our members attended a GOP function and had the gumption to ask questions about the Council. He received icy stares and disgusted head shaking. I’ve sat in on GOP meetings where I was told by an influential GOP member that the Tea Parties can’t just “take their toys and go home” when we don’t get our way.
In that they are wrong. As one of our GOP friends pointed out at our last busness meeting, the GOP has a Creed. It’s a good document. And it isn’t worth a warm bucket of spit. In some ways I actually respect the Democrats more. At least they have the courage of their convictions (even if they are wrong on every issue)
We, unlike many Republicans, actually believe in our principles. There are some GOP members that do have principles…but we need to judge them as individuals and not just because the have an R behind their name.
The Virgina Tea Party Patriots Federation (VTPP) will be putting out a press release detailing our issues with the Governor. It is obvious that McDonnell doesn’t understand what got him elected. We may need to plan a protest in Richmond soon if things don’t change.
Obamacare is also back on the table. Please email and call your Federal Officials on this issue AGAIN. We may need to scramble back into the streets soon on this one. Be ready for action.
Everyday that goes by shows the arrogance of both parties as they continue to treat the citizens of this Commonwealth and this nation as suckers. How many different ways does our President and Congress need to hear that we REJECT Health Care “Reform” and the rest of their Progressive Agenda?
How can a Governor, elected by people to help us fight back againt the tyranny of the Progressives, so suddenly turn on the very people that got him elected?
A watchdog group is needed now to watch both parties…because neither one can be trusted. That is the Roanoke Tea Party and other groups like ours across Virginia and America.
Please join us at Parker’s Seafood on Monday Evening, March 8th at 6:30 PM. We need all Patriots involved now as we need to work…in every election cycle to replace bad politicians of BOTH parties. And then hold them accountable to KEEPING THEIR PROMISES.
We hope to see you there.
Chip Tarbutton
President
Roanoke Tea Party
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