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The Sequester and the Tea Party Plot
The Sequester and the Tea Party Plot
Imagine a plot to undermine the government of the United States, to destroy much of its capacity to do the public's business, and to sow distrust among the population.
Imagine further that the plotters infiltrate Congress and state governments, reshape their districts to give them disproportionate influence in Washington, and use the media to spread big lies about the government.
Finally, imagine they not only paralyze the government but are on the verge of dismantling pieces of it.
Far-fetched? Perhaps. But take a look at what's been happening in Washington and many state capitals since Tea Party fanatics gained effective control of the Republican Party, and you'd be forgiven if you see parallels.
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Full article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-reich/sequestration-tea-party_b_2788453.html
Imagine a plot to undermine the government of the United States, to destroy much of its capacity to do the public's business, and to sow distrust among the population.
Imagine further that the plotters infiltrate Congress and state governments, reshape their districts to give them disproportionate influence in Washington, and use the media to spread big lies about the government.
Finally, imagine they not only paralyze the government but are on the verge of dismantling pieces of it.
Far-fetched? Perhaps. But take a look at what's been happening in Washington and many state capitals since Tea Party fanatics gained effective control of the Republican Party, and you'd be forgiven if you see parallels.
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Full article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-reich/sequestration-tea-party_b_2788453.html
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It's NOT. Not without a MAJOR citizen uprising and let's face it - people are STILL too comfortable (complacent) to act.
I've sent this article to Obama. He seems ignorant of it. Willfully or otherwise.
He should be aware and then call them out thusly, while calling on the people to help him fight them.
Instead, he's playing along with the ruse.
