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Sen. Paul’s Filibuster a Win for the Americans who Believe in the Constitution
Fri, 03/08/2013 - 10:00am | posted by Jason Pye
The Washington Examiner reached out to Amy Kremer, a friend and chair of the Tea Party Express, and myself yesterday to ask if the Obama Administration finally responding to Sen. Rand Paul on the issue of drone strikes against American citizens on American soil after his 13-hour filibuster was a win for the Tea Party movement:
Sen. Rand Paul’s 13-hour filibuster on the Senate floor has rallied the fledgling Tea Party movement from a months-long slump and highlighted the schism between those brassy conservative newcomers and their Republican Party elders.
“What a night,” Tea Party Express Chairwoman Amy Kremer said after Paul’s filibuster, which began Wednesday about noon and ended about 1 a.m. Thursday. “He has definitely energized the base in a way that it hasn’t been energized in a long time.”
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Until Paul’s appearance, the Tea Party’s popularity appeared to be waning. Republican leaders pushed Tea Party lawmakers to the sidelines during budget negotiations with President Obama. After a very successful 2010 election, the Tea Party took a beating in the 2012 contests. And pollsters found that fewer and fewer people were affiliating themselves with the movement.But Paul’s filibuster attracted huge support on social media sites, from conservatives and liberals, and some believe it could mark a comeback for the movement.
“This is a big deal,” said Jason Pye, editor-in-chief of UnitedLiberty.org, a libertarian blog that follows the Tea Party.
Attorney General Holder’s response to Sen. Paul’s filibuster is certainly a significant win for Americans who believe in the Constitution and the rule of law. While the leftists have long-claimed to be defenders of civil liberties, it was the Tea Party — Rand Paul, Mike Lee, and Ted Cruz — defending due process and a restrained executive branch. They’re representative of movement that has brought us other members of Congress — including Justin Amash, Tom McClintock, and Thomas Massie — who are fighting to defend the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
This isn’t Republicans versus Democrats — it’s liberty versus tyranny. We’ve cleared one hurdle, but there is still much work left to be done. This just shows that everyday Americans, including a large amount of youth, are more with us than they previously thought.
The Old Guard GOP — John McCain and Lindsey Graham — continue to push Americans away from the Republican Party. The more they tighten their grip, the more voters will slip through their fingers. This shows that they are either ignorant or have a blatant disregard for civil liberties, due process, and their oath to defend the Constitution. As I said in response to the question, this is a big deal and that’s why we will continue to fight in primaries to rid Washington of the likes of McCain and Graham and replace them with people like Rand Paul, Mike Lee, and Ted Cruz.
its time americans need to be heard.everybody is raising the roof and it seems like Washington has its earplugs in America was left to the people by there people. it is the americans right to have a say.people better wake up our grand children and theres want have the American dream it will be the American nightmare
well as a rally the troops its ok but people are fighting for the republic so what qualifies as a combatant, the DHS says returning vets and christian as well as people opposed to change and pro lifers are the biggest threat to America. Other than the commies? oops sorry Progressives? so if we lie down were safe but if we defend the country were dead- its a wash, good so were rallied now what- when will you guys impeach this President for any numbers of offenses , Benghazi, fast and furious ( presidential privilege), acting against the bill of rights, and the elephant in the room- not electable by birth.
Thankyou God . Finaly people are coming forward unafraid to fight for all of our constitutional rights. It is very true this is not a fight between the Republicans and the Democrats. IT IS LIBERTY VERSUS TYRANNY.
Anyone who has lived out experiences with the conquest for power among political parties knows only too well that parties are supposed to represent the majority of its constituents. What has been happening, and many times behind closed doors and out of view of most Americans, is that “hidden agenda” which somehow surfaces and attaches itself to bills which later become mandates, and if no one catches on..pretty soon laws. Then when we get involved in international politics and supposedly in union with common ideals via the UN, we have more obscure definitions that somehow play out quite differently than what was proclaimed. All this nonsense leads to a growing distrust in the powers that be. This has been happening long before Obama, but America was most vulnerable when Obama came to play. And folks, that’s exactly what he’s doing. It’s like a chess game…and all strategy.
Bin Laden is gone (although I really question what took so long), but terrorists still exist, wars still rage on and we now have ten years of young men dying, struggling with consequences of war…and what has really changed? Perhaps if our efforts were more along the lines of “disciplined consequential actions” instead of reactionary and retaliative ones, maybe progress would be had. Did anyone ever think to stop all trade and dealings with a country who harbors terrorists until their civil government was stable? Maybe it would have avoided a lot of expense, both lives and money. Maybe it would help that country become accountable instead of dependent upon another’s resources. You know, like Tough Love! We just keep letting the bullies have their way, and this is what it leads to. So, why aren’t we out in the streets…I mean I am still anti-war for the propagation of anyone who profits from it, but I’ve got other battles to fight.
How about the billions of innocent babies being aborted and disposed of like garbage? Why? Population concerns? Since when is it ok to choose killing? What possible physical harm do the innocent unborn cause to be thrown at the hands of murders? Since when is the liberation of women associated with killing its young? And now those who promote such horrific actions want everyone else to help it along. Does anyone listen to the voices of the women in pain and the haunting that accompanies such actions? And maybe that’s how it starts, with destruction of life from the beginning. I mean, after all, imagine the power one must exude when one is deemed justified for killing the innocent! Again, bullying behavior..the chess game and decrease of players!
We have a Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that has now become a royal-like title, ObamaCare. (I personally refuse to call it this because I also refuse to add any more glory toward this greedy man.) Those who voted for National Medical Care got hidden agendas galore. Anyone question how a defunct government was going to pay for this? Anyone question why women are victims if they have to pay for contraceptives and abortion by their own choice? Anyone ask us if we agreed to paying for and passing out condoms and flashing contraception ads on the TV, as if to say we all agree that these are defined as responsible actions? We give away our youth to the immorality rather than take on those battles to protect them because they still need guidance and love. STD’s are on the rise. How many of these deaths are we prepared to face? Anyone question the First Amendment when those of us with conscience are expected to be taxed if we refuse to comply with any forms of killing our people..babies no less!!? Anyone question the actions by the Melinda Gates Foundation with a new drug being tested in other countries which not only is a contraceptive but leads to sterilization? How long before we see this on TV too? How do freedoms of speech and press take precedence over religion practice?
I don’t own a gun, but here we go again, another amendment being challenged. Anyone with half a brain knows that severe gun control is not going to cure the disease that is raging in this country. Why would it surprise any of us that the question of drones being used on us would need to be addressed? We still have people in prisons for those very same reasons..(he who dares to protest). In a culture promoting death, I guess I’d rather go by way of a drone..it’s a lot quicker than the slow death of unemployment, depression, frustration, and torture.
And what of the profound and expandable definition of “marriage” which is totally misinterpreted and offered up with distractions such as relating to religious affiliation and everyone knows we can’t have such things going on? Yep, it’s a free country whereby choices are of free will and consequences are passed over. That’s not freedom, that’s anarchy!
I go through this discourse with some people in my church about “changes”, and here I thought I was through with that “alien” hat when having to act as a parent and teacher. Changes are real and they happen whether we have any control over them. Then there are principles and it saddens me that principles in this country have compromised respect of life which precludes disrespect of self and then others. This all sounds like a great plan for a Master player in a game to the death.
So, whether we call ourselves members of a Tea Party, Conservative, Democrat, Liberal, Republican, Working Families, or Libertarians, as long as we focus on principles rather than the distractions, we can recover with dignity and continue to work on principles we already have before us. Maybe we can remember some of those virtues that inspired the writers of a sound and equitable document which prudently outlines freedoms and responsibilities for them. Maybe our fortitude is strengthened with voices that speak out; however, let us continue to remain faithful to respect and hold all those who call themselves Americans accountable as we hold ourselves accountable as well. Keep writing, responding, commenting, debating, blogging, talking..and living it out. The spirit gained in the struggle for what is right is never lost; it is the strength we need to continue on.
it’s time WE THE PEOPLE make a stand for our rights
The only way of regaining our God Given Rights will be by lethal force!
Its time we let them know we will not sit down and not put in our word we know what we want of our country and we have a right to change its people of america that has the right to change this country not the goverment they always seem to forget united we stand as a peoples country not a flock of mice to be influenced into there control.I personally want to call for impeachment of obama on the grounds of moving our military with out declaration of war.using our soldiers lives with out even a vote there not his personal chess pieces.Also i like to have him placed under arrest for bein a traitor to the oath he has taken it is to uphold the constitution in the way it was written.He does not have the power to even implement a change unless it is approved by the supreme court who is the only ones who supposed to judge our constitution.Just because the un thinks its a good idea dose not mean they get supreme vote over our country.
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