I haven't deleted any posts.

When the govt wants to raise taxes on people who make above a certain amount that they deem "too much" they are essentially saying they (the govt) doesn't think that family deserves what they have WORKED for & EARNED themselves. When the govt turns around & gives money back to people who essentially paid in nothing, they are taking from one family & giving it to another, that is unconstitutional! Where does the govt get off thinking they can socially experiment with other peoples $$$$????

County tax, State tax, or Federal tax, its my money. I reall don't understand what the hell you are talking about.

Everyone has gotten government assistance if you have gone to a public school. The federal government helps support public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Got a college degree? Believe me, you didn't pay for the cost of that sheepskin; the feds paid for a lot of it.

You protesters didn't gripe about that when you were in school and you aren't offering to pay for the full cost of your kid's education now.

You want to pay the full cost of your education or your child's education? Please go ahead, then you can gripe without being a hypocrite.

And TEA protest day or not, Rick Perry will always be a TEAbagger.

Malaise,

You said "even government programs like the GI Bill are still a "govt. program,"

There's a big difference between that and other "govt. program" ! A number of studies have shown that vets who use the GI bill to go to college, wind up in higher paying jobs and thus pay more taxes. Estimates range from 8- 10 times more money in higher taxes paid by these folks than the money spent on the GI Bill. Sadly, no other gov't programs can say the same.

It bothers me that people think they have "pulled themselves up by their own bootstraps". Almost everyone has received some form of assistance along the way themselves or their parents.

Think about it: even government programs like the GI Bill are still a "govt. program," funded by the taxpayers, just like land giveaways of the 1800's, and federal assistance for poor families. Even the child credits and exemptions are a form of taxpayer giveaway (people have gotten used to believing they deserve to be paid for having kids, just like the "welfare moms"). The infrastructure we all use helps us make money, travel, and provide security to ourselves and our assets. If the federal govt wasn't "overstepping" their authority, programs which have helped build the middle class wouldn't exist.

Bailouts are usually a matter of preventing far worse devastating economic consequences. Yeah, the fed debt is increasing. How is it going to get paid if no one pays taxes? Tax the poor? What about 2/3 of US corporations that pay no income tax? What about US companies that go offshore to avoid taxes but still seek US fed contracts? Maybe corporatism should be reined in. They get a bigger free ride than anyone.

The treasonous Rick Perry forgot to mention that Texas receives far more federal funds than it sends in. Yet he would defy Lincoln and suggest tearing apart the nation (through secession) that the GOP fought so hard to preserve.

Where were all these anti-spending protestors when Bush was spending $6 billion a month on companies and other countries to kill people?

Um... wow.

I posted this as a informational blog, so as more people would get word and show up.

FYI: Rick Perry is an idiot who has pushed the TTC down our throats and now wants to pretend to support the 10th Amendment.

I just thought that mentioning him, would bring in more people, as it has been my experience (in the past two years), that "mainstream" names bring in more people.

Look what happened when the "mainstream" took over the TEA Parties this year. THOUSANDS showed up.... when we were laughed at last year for this.

Funny how that works, huh?

And BTW - I am not white either.... but I don't see how that matters when I am talking about personal responsiblity, freedom and liberty.

It isn't about classes and groups. It is about America and what we stand for.

My daughter reported in to me from ground zero that the offensive signs she saw were carried by ACORN people. She said they were annoying people & attempting to pick fights in the crowd. She was there by herself, she's 5'2 weighs 90lbs is 22 but looks 17 & 3 guys in Obama shirts confronted her. She walked away & they followed, luckily someone intervened. I'm sorry by normal people don't act this way, those people should be on the DHS watch list, not someone like my daughter.

"Wow, I was looking at pictures online from T.E.A. parties across the nation. Looks like RNC conventions, a sea of white people."

The Tea Parties are about spending and what the FUTURE taxes will be, outrageous.
Last time I checked The Constitution, I know progressives don't, spending bills originate and come out of the Congress and presented to the Pres for signing. And the last time I checked it has been run by rich white people. The last 2 years and now run by Pelousi, Reid, Frank, Dodd, Schumer, Murtha, etc......

And they use to complain about how much the Rep were spending and that we could not afford it, which we couldn't. Now THEY are spending 7 times as much. But since it is Liberal Progressive Dems it is suppose to be no problem?

They need to quit worrying about parties and start worrying about those they work for. You are not entitled to someone else's earnings.

Legion,

I commented on what I saw in pictures from South Carolina, Colorado, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania. By far, the majority of people "in the pictures" were white.

Take from it what you will.

My take? I find it humorous/ironic that alot of these zealots that are out there with their Obama/Hitler signs are probably the same crowd that cried Bush critics were un-American for being outspoken against his policies during a time of war.

As for the taxes, who in their right mind likes to pay 'em?

no cable, no cell phone & no home phone yet you have an internet connection & a computer........

If you are getting food stamps you are not working hard for what you get, someone who is paying taxes for your food stamps is working hard for what you get, BOTTOM LINE.
You deserve what you work for. You should be gratefull to those that supply you with food stamps.

BIgJ,

Unruly8i,

"Wow, I was looking at pictures online from T.E.A. parties across the nation. Looks like RNC conventions, a sea of white people."

That's what I was talking about, BigJ, from what you have said on this site, I take it you have a job and work hard for what you have. People of all races ride the welfare, food stamp, section 8 and every other government program gravy train.

Likewise people of all races work there butts of and pay taxes to support themselves and there family.

Unruly8i by his/her own post stereotyped each and every taxpayer that takes part of the TEA protest into one single segment of citizens of American.

I know by experience that people of all races, that go to work everyday, are tired of seeing like members of there race set on there butts and getting paid for it.

BigJ, read unrulys post & figure it our yourself...it's not that difficult.

Thanks for bringing that up unruly8i.

Somehow, some way, I just knew it would turn into that kind of discussion.

White people are not the only ones tired of supporting those OF ALL RACES who feed at the government trough.

Well Rebecca its funny, because me and my wife works 40+ hours a week with 2 young kids and a recent grad of UHV. We get our electricity turned off at least 2 per year because I have to juggle my bills and otherwise can't afford it. We have one vehicle and only the basics at home, nothing luxorious - where are my food stamps? Oh well, whatever the gov'ts reason would be...it would help if I would apply, but I know we are not as bad as others that can't physically/mentally work and we would only be taking what shouldn't be ours. There are probably MOST of us that know people receiving gov't aide that shouldn't be and that affects our government spending as well. So, maybe you are working, but you are also getting aid you probably shouldn't be getting.

My child is at the TEA party in San Antonio as we speak, there are thousands there & they ain't all white.

Wow, I was looking at pictures online from T.E.A. parties across the nation. Looks like RNC conventions, a sea of white people.

I can sympathize with all those that are upset. I spent the last 8 years enduring policies I whole-heartedly disagreed with.

Internet connection costs money, shut it off & buy your own food.

Aubrey, YOU need to teach your kids they need to bathe, why is that the schools job? God forbid you ever teach someone elses children if you can't even teach your own basic life skills. Bathing is a life skill, not critical thinking.

Obviously Aubrey didn't write the check I did otherwise she wouldn't be so smuggly telling us to grow balls & then put on big girl panties (I guess she's encouraging cross dressers here). Aubrey I cannot wait until they, the government comes after your pleasures in life to pay for others poor choices. You must be young & have yet to remove your rose colored glasses.

The TEA parties going on have to do with the increased govt spending & the tax increases soon to follow. Remember we were dealing with Bushs tax laws this year, I shudder to think of my tax bill next year.

You work hard for what you have. Point taken. What you have acquired may be more than some of us that have never sought public assistance have. If you have a roof over your head, one vehicle and basic food and clothing for your children fine. If you have multiple vehicles, multiple t.v.s, cable service, a land phone, cell phones, internet, etc. as a tax payer I don't want to pay for your groceries.

hahaha Rick Perry is a teabagger!

Politico,
The name TEA Party is only because of the acronym fits and it has a historical meaning.

It is not about being over taxed, per se, but rather the manner in which the government is squandering our taxes with bailouts that even the GAO has stated will not provide long term benefits. Yet, the repayment of the deficit doubled by this tax redistribution will eventually require materially higher tax burdens.

Furthermore, the manner in which the stimulus package was passed, with ZERO Republican votes in the House (I believe that level of exclusion is a historical first in the post WWII era), and only 3 in the Senate. I truly believe the level of outrage would not be as high had Pelosi and her thugs completely ignored roughly half the US population. It started last fall with her stunt of calling Congress adjourned and ordering the lights turned off DURING THE MIDDLE OF A DEBATE, and has only gotten worse. And now the House Dems are putting through legislation to prevent any debate on healthcare legislation. They have effectively converted the Legislative branch of our representative democracies into a totalitarian regime. Obama claimed to strive to reach across the aisle, to bring together all of America. So far, all he has done is sit helplessly on his backside and say "I don't like this or the way it was done" as he signs the bill anyway. Until he takes charge of his party, he will continue to see his support erode to nil.

Maybe instead of TEA (Taxed Enough Already), it should be:
TOSSED SALAD (Tired Of Sorry Stupid Elected Dumb@sses
Spending Assets Lavishly And Derisory).

Look at all these tea baggers going nuts.

Roy, I completely agree with you and I am on the very much poorer side. The only extreme I am, is extreme broke. I don't think the rich should pay a higher percentage, but they need to pay there taxes. Just like the poor do need to get motivated and if they are capable, they need to find work. Stop cheating the welfare programs and working for money under the table. I could be on unemployment earning more than what I did at my last job, but I know I can do better and that is not right since I am able to find another job. If everyone were to pay there taxes, this wouldn't be an issue against one another and if the tax rate were too high we would ALL disagree. And just because not EVERYONE is trying to work, does not mean we need to get on the bandwagon. Lost of people commit suicide when depressed, does that mean we need to follow suit or try and improve our lives. But I digress and since this TEA party day isn't only about taxes...
People not aware of the purpose of the parties/protest happening today need to look again at ToniAnne. It is about government big spending and abusing their power or becoming too powerful. This is not about impeachment or insulting President Obama. This is to be a peaceful protest. We want to avoid a revolution, avoid French revolutions.
This is a republic. This nation is "for the people, by the people". We run the businesses and finances, it is not the government to decide without our voice. The government does not need to take over and run auto industries and financial institutions. The political parties - on both sides - have lost leadership and need to be redirected.

i think aubrey should pay extra for all their groceries next time they shop since they are so patriotic

gov. good hair is very worreid about fighting off KBH in 2010, that's why he's involved

aubrey there you go again, writing about something you have no real education on. Redistribution of wealth? Isn’t that communism? If I work hard and get ahead and make some money, then I should pay my fair share of taxes. However I should not have to pay more percentage wise than anyone else. And at the end of the day, I should be allow to live more extravagantly then other people who don’t make as much. Cus I worked for it and earned the right to spend it in whatever fashion I please. If I decide to give my money away(Bill Gates) then that is a nice thing of me to do. But the government and people like you who say I should redistribute my wealth have no right to force me to give it away thur taxes or just outright taking it. If we all had the same thing no matter what you do, then what’s the use in working hard and trying to get ahead, come payday we would get paid the same. So why work ?Just stay home and let others take care of you. There are and always will be have and have nots. It’s a fact of life and something that government (and you) must face. And the old adage “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer” is not a hard fast rule. Times are tuff sure, but if you get a job and work hard and hold on to that that job sooner or later you will get ahead. But if you are the type who complains all the time and is constantly quitting to find something better, Then I see a hard road for you. And just because you quit does not mean the government has to take care of you .As for better education, we have been throwing money at that dog for years and it still won’t hunt. You are always saying you want better education for your kids, great! What do you want specifically? Better teachers, I’ve been hearing that one since the 60s. Go to school and become a(better) teacher. Do home schooling. Bigger schools. Hey they look like tashma hall now. How does marble floors and fang shoo décor help with learning math and English ? Our teachers are now having the job of the parents instead of teaching Math. They must teach sex education, manners, self-esteem, morals, why they should bath before coming to school. All things the parents should teach. BUT DON”T. you expect the schools and the government to take care of that little problem. “ OH NO my daughter is pregnant. THE SCHOOL let her down, they didn’t teacher her right from wrong. Give me a break. Do your job and maybe teachers would have time to do theirs. Nuff said

Rick Perry is involved with the TEA parties because he is coming up on re-election and needs to keep his name and face into the current fad among his constituents.

I would go to a TEA party, if my taxes or anyone I know who's taxes have increased. Unfortunately most peoples taxes have either stayed the same as previous years or decreased. *GASP*

Redistribution of wealth. Anytime the government taxes its people and does anything with the money besides writing a check to the people for the exact amount taken they are redistributing the wealth. Maybe if we used a more correct term for this practice such as "distribution of public funds" or "financial allocation" or perhaps "government spending" it would be more accepted. I mean when the Bush administration changed torture to "enhanced interrogation techniques" many people became OK with it. So perhaps if we called a rose by any other name it wouldn't smell as sweet.

Why do I cringe everytime I hear the phrase "redistribution of wealth?"
Oh, yeah. Now I remember.

Aubrey wrote: "grow some balls/responsibility and take care of this country that you love so much! If you are willing to send yourself or your children to fight and DIE for this country, then why not pay to educate it, medicate it, and house it???"

Anyone who pays taxes in this country does pay to educate, medicate and house it. What we're mad about is the fact that so many aren't willing to help themselves. Look at the welfare rolls. How many are able bodied and just not willing to work? How many have kids they can't pay for and pass the financial responsibility onto others? This country has (so far) the greatest opportunities for people who are willing to just simply work to get ahead. There are no guarnatees that they will become wealthy but they can -- without government support -- earn enough money for housing, clothing, food, medical insurance and transportation. There are millionaires of every race, ethnicity and sex in this country.

A very large part of the economic problem we're facing today is the fact that government involved itself into the home loan business. Financial institutions were coerced into making loans to people who should NEVER have been considered. Now, we're wondering how to get ourselves out of the problem and who do we look to for help and advice? THE GOVERNMENT !!!!! Most congress critters couldn't successfully run a mom and pop convenience store and they're making decisions concerning trillions of dollars in the bailouts and the budget.

Aubrey, one of the reasons for the American Revolution was that we objected to taxation without representation. What do you suppose the Founders of this great nation would think of our system of taxation WITH representation?

You said there are theories about how a nation can perform redistrubution of wealth in the most efficient manner. WHOA!!! The taxes we pay SHOULD go to pay for the best military we can get, interstate highways (refered to in the Constitution as Post Roads), mail service and some other functions of government -- such as law enforcement and corrections -- that really can't be done privately. Redistribution of wealth is NOT a function of government -- at least it shouldn't be and isn't provided for in the Constitution. Charities, churches and families used to take care of people who couldn't take care of themselves and the rest worked. Now, government has decided that even if you don't work, you are entitled to your neighbor's money. There are only two ways to describe that attitude. The first is theft and the second is slavery. If the government takes what I have earned and gives it to someone who hasn't they are turning me into a slave -- forced labor with no compensation -- and are stealing -- taking that which is mine and giving it to another -- from me and my family.

bring l-o-t-s of sun lotion because the select crowd will need it...

Aubrey look at the big picture not just the crap you are being fed! Seriously take the wool off your eyes so that you may see what is happening in this country! Look at the value of our dollar, look at our deficit, look at all the bailouts going on in washington NOW take a good look at America's future. You can not cover up a mud hole by digging deeper in it! I am all about helping out our fellow countrymen, but at what expense Aubrey? At what point are you going to wake up and realize that your rights and liberty are being sacraficed? If you think this is all about some of us whinning about helping out our fellow countrymen you are seriously mistaken. Oh and another thing Aubrey if you are going to make it a point to bring up education in this country than YOU need to get the facts straight. How are you going to come up to bat with BIG GIRL panties and NO BALLS!!! Please research what is going on with our country and then come back up to bat!

I am NOT willing to work while my countrymen sit on their butts and do nothing. Everyone of us can do our part, not just some of us.

I am certainly going but i must admit WTH is Rick Perry doing at a T.E.A. Party. LOL.. I can't stand him, he's part of the problem!