MUT’s Tea Party Goals
February 25, 2009 – 12:01 pm
Flaming Capitalist Promo
Dear Friends: I may be speaking at the local Tea Party this Friday. I have placed details on ALL of the Tea Parties at this post in the Shrine of Flaming Capitalism. I also set forth a list of goals, as requested by Instapundit this morning, which outlines the “meat of my message”.
As a former member of the Press, and a daughter of a Pulitzer Prize winner, I am ashamed. I could spend my time whining and complaining (about how the press is failing in its constitutional duty), but I am the type of person who likes to develop “work arounds”. Therefore, I want to set some Tea Party goals related to the Press and its constitutional failure. These goals include:
* GETTING “REBELS” TO DIRECTLY INTERACT WITH THEIR REPRESENTATIVES. For example, a recent “townhall” for a Northern Californian congressman was swamped with unhappy citizens who were shocked to discover he thinks a 90% marginal tax rate is OK! You can start here.
* STAYING INFORMED OUTSIDE OF TRADITIONAL MEDIA SOURCES. The Internet is merely one source — one that was critical to the Tea Party success. Be sure to fight against new version of the “Fairness Doctrine”, as radio has been a sound source of alternative information since the first version died in 1988.
* REACHING OUT TO OTHER PEOPLE. Learn from those who have more knowledge than you in certain areas. Seek out more “progressive” venues and share the facts and figures as you see them. You may get “flamed”; however, you may change opinion as well.
* STAYING VISIBLE. That means we stay proud of our love of capitalism, enterprise, and liberty. We wear our t-shirts and buttons openly. We continue holding Tea Parties to 2010, 2012, and beyond.
I would also like to note that today is Ash Wednesday. I will be “ashed” today, but unintentionally — I am going into work now and cleaning out a lab.
UPDATE: I think I am going to summarize my goals using this acronymn:
T-alk to your representatives.
E-ngage others.
A-ccess new information sources.
2 Responses to “MUT’s Tea Party Goals”
I publicized your efforts on the Facebook Cause at:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/227058
Please encourage people on Facebook to join the cause. This cause will continue BEYOND the 27th.
Keep up the good work my friend. Is your Mom “G”?
By Nik on Feb 25, 2009
Thanks! I joined the group!
I will be producing a full report with digital images. I am just about to make my protest sign!
By Mutnodjmet on Feb 25, 2009