I ask this to those who have identified themselves as Republicans for at least 10 years, but anyone is welcome to comment. Are they really Republicans? Do they really represent your political values? Are the extreme measures being taken something you would have supported 10 years ago?
Again, anyone can give their 2 cents. I am just directing this at those who were Republicans before this TEA party flare up. Take a hard look at what has become of the Republican party over the past 6 years and ask yourself if these TEA party people are really one of you or did the Republicans, for fear of losing their jobs, just hi-jack them and use their hatred of liberals to get elected in 2010 and 2012.
I don't think they are. I mean, they are calling people like Charles Krauthammer and Peter King and Tom Coburn R.I.N.O.'s now. Tom Coburn has the single most conservative record in recent congressional history and somehow he is no longer a Republican anymore??? Help me here...
Again, anyone can give their 2 cents. I am just directing this at those who were Republicans before this TEA party flare up. Take a hard look at what has become of the Republican party over the past 6 years and ask yourself if these TEA party people are really one of you or did the Republicans, for fear of losing their jobs, just hi-jack them and use their hatred of liberals to get elected in 2010 and 2012.
I don't think they are. I mean, they are calling people like Charles Krauthammer and Peter King and Tom Coburn R.I.N.O.'s now. Tom Coburn has the single most conservative record in recent congressional history and somehow he is no longer a Republican anymore??? Help me here...