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vincentML -> RE: I went to a party (1/23/2010 11:02:01 AM)
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ORIGINAL: Sanity
I love the way you Liberals are trying to convince yourselves that you're not in trouble. I wonder how many are really buying it... [:D]
Where did you get your copy-and-paste from, vincent? What was your source?
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ORIGINAL: vincentML
Well, at least you went to see for yourself, Ron.
Here's some background info from Wiki on who is supporting/encouraging/in-bed-with the Party. Some very familiar names here, so not much of a surprise in what you found.
FreedomWorks is a "coalition partner" of TeaPartyPatriots.org, but does not fund the site in any way.
FreedomWorks is a conservative non-profit organization based in Washington D.C., United States. FreedomWorks trains volunteer activists and wages campaigns to encourage them to mobilize, engage fellow citizens, and influence their political representatives. Several of FreedomWorks' campaigns have been described as "astroturfing," or projecting the false impression of grassroots organizing.[1][2][3] FreedomWorks' spokesmen have denied this characterization.
FreedomWorks and Americans for Prosperity both originated from a campaign called Citizens for a Sound Economy, which split in two in 2004. CSE was set up by businessman (Koch Industries), David Koch, who has also promoted liberty and research organizations (Cato Institute and Reason Foundation).[4] Citizens for a Sound Economy (grassroots machine) merged with Empower America (policy expertise) in 2004 and was renamed FreedomWorks, with Dick Armey, Jack Kemp and C. Boyden Gray serving as co-chairmen, Bill Bennett focusing on school choice as a Senior Fellow, and Matt Kibbe as President and CEO.[5] Empower America was founded in 1993 by William Bennett, former Secretary of HUD Jack Kemp, former Ambassador Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, and former Representative Vin Weber.[6]
FreedomWorks seeks to identify itself with two schools of thought: the Austrian School of economics and public choice theory. Through public choice theory, FreedomWorks legitimizes its mission and models itself after the Austrian School.[citation needed] Citizens for a Sound Economy is chaired by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey. Publisher Steve Forbes serves as Vice Chairman of Citizens for a Sound Economy.[citation needed]
President and CEO Matt Kibbe, a former aide to Republican Representative Dan Miller and a former staffer at the Republican National Committee, said that the group "will encourage Republicans -- and Democrats -- to take positions on issues of individual freedom." Armey said that "Ronald Reagan launched a political and intellectual revolution, and the Contract with America expanded it. Today, it’s time for the next wave.[citation needed]We have a rare window to make the big ideas of individual ownership and economic opportunity a political reality for all Americans. That’s the purpose of FreedomWorks."[citation needed]
Congressman Ron Paul was the first Chairman of CSE.[citation needed]
In 2009, FreedomWorks responded to the growing number of Tea party protests across the United States, and is currently one of several groups active in the "Tea Party" tax protests.[7]
On August 14 2009, after Armey's leadership of FreedomWorks became a problem to his employer, the lobbying and legal firm of DLA Piper, he was forced to resign from his job there. DLA Piper chairman Francis Burch responded that the firm serves clients “… who support enactment of effective health care reform this year and encourages responsible national debate." It is unknown whether this move will impact Armey's role with FreedomWorks. [8]
Deceptive "grass roots" movement imo.
Vince
Hugo Chavez wired it to me. Said the same bunch helped him organize his movement. [:D]
But seriously folks, read carefully. I said it was from Wiki.
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