Commentary on the ‘Tea Party Movement’ – Commentaries on opinions around the blogsphere.

By Joshua Penman

 In one State, about 2,000 people showed up earlier this week in St. George’s Bluff Street Park for the Tea Party Express, a road show of sorts traveling across the country to build grass-roots support for government reform.

As one blogger writes:

“While largely a conservative movement, people who associate themselves with both major political parties have participated in Tea Party meetings across the country, mostly out of protest for out-of-control federal spending and because of concerns about government overstepping its constitutional bounds.”

This all seems relevant to me, however, some things have definitely gotten out of hand, spitting in the face of a congressman while shouting profanities at him. I know this is going to happen in various gatherings from either side of the political spectrum, we all have our views and with each view comes a radical perspective.

Nonetheless, to be blunt, the people are mad and I share this concern just the same. They’re upset that tax dollars are being spent far beyond the means of the federal government. And they’re upset that lawmakers in Washington, D.C., don’t appear to be listening to Americans on how they want their government to be run. Further more, this has been going on and on for years. I even know of (one of) the residences of a major political leader. His ‘summer home?’ it’s about $3Millon Dollar home with a view. He is rarely there. As I am also sure, a number of us have stories of our own like this.

And the thoughts continue:

“Regardless of what you think about the Tea Party message, people have to admit that the movement has been a tremendous example of community involvement. People who have sat on the political sidelines for far too long – in some cases not even bothering to cast ballots in elections – are getting active. They are voicing their opinions and are preparing to take part in political campaigns for everything from local races to the U.S. Senate.
That kind of activism is important for the future of our country. It’s vibrant. It’s visible.
The key is for it to continue up to and beyond Election Day. ‘

And with that being said, we can clearly see the American People are starting to speak out more an more on very serious issues that affect our lives today and most definably will into the distant future and our children’s future as well.

All of the speeches and all of the heartfelt enthusiasm – regardless of political persuasion – will mean nothing if it all ends Nov. 3, the day after Americans go to the polls for the midterm elections. And I sincerely hope that this will help create some radical changes that are a step in the right direction. I am not sure how political leaders at this stage of the game have done us much good with their promises to us and debts to the money that got them elected to begin with and ultimately ties back to the cause of the problems were are in today economically and otherwise.

The issues that made people take notice, such as the nation’s burgeoning deficit, won’t magically disappear when new members of Congress are sworn in. This country will still face major economic, national security and social issues. The people must retain their voices and share their concerns. And this must go on in a more ‘grass roots’ level and much more consistently than ever before. Government and leadership (in the corporate world) have simply gotten out of hand and have caused way too much damage, and now we all are feeling in every sector of our economy, lifestyle and world.

Whether you agree or disagree with the Tea Party movement, the concepts of being active in the community and in the government are important. This awakening – through the voicing of opinions and sharing of ideas – should be beneficial to us all. And the bottom line is this: Change needs to happen in America and elsewhere. However I believe that the leadership errors and backslindings have been the brunt of the challenges we’re faced with today, coupled with a very sterile grass roots political movement lacking in a beneficial and effectual modus operandi. Lets work to do our part in the world starting today, starting now.

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