[Bigerik]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Okay, then. Articulate, in thoughtful dialog, exactly what it is the Tea Party stands for. Only leave out the pseudo-patriotic and religious drivel please. Be specific. No nebulous generalities like simply shouting "freedom" or how much you hate Obama, or fear anything you see as "un-American". Please, tell me just how things are supposed to be so wonderful and utopian under Tea Party tenets? I really want to know just what will be so great about a country where no one gives a shit about anyone else and the wealthy and powerful have free reign to ride us as hard as they like and demand whatever they want from us? Leave us to drop dead if we don't deliver?

To be fair, I do think you have a nice vision of your American Xanadu........I just don't think you realize that that is not where you are taking us. If you take power from elected government and hand it to the private sector, you are handing it to people NO ONE ever voted for. This is NOT freedom or democracy. It is something far different, and far less desirable, IMHO.

Regards,
Dave

As a foreigner, I was hoping someone would step up and answer this. I'm still hoping it will happen. Not living in the US anymore means I miss out on the nuances of day to day life. I'd love to see this very simple question well and clearly answered.