Overthrow the Tea Party

Yesterday, I spent a significant amount of time looking through various Tea Party websites in an effort to understand what the Tea Party is about and what they believe in. After considerable time and effort, I learned that the Tea Party, in addition to being strong proponents of bumper stickers and lawn signs, does have a set of "non-negotiable core beliefs." They are listed at the end of the article.

What does the TEA in TEA PARTY stand for?

Today, I have been contemplating the Tea Party core beliefs and just the whole Tea Party in general. First, I have to say that the Tea Party has been a little naïve in the use of their name. I understand that they are basing themselves on the original Boston Harbor Tea Party. But really? Tea Party? Aside from their early adoption and disassociation with the word "tea baggers," a look at any dictionary will tell you that the term Tea is slang for urine, marijuana, and liquor.

Here is an excerpt from dictionary.com explaining the term with examples:

Tea definition

n. liquor; alcoholic drink. : Would you care for more tea?

n. urine. (Usually objectionable.) : Is that tea on your pants leg?

n. marijuana. (Drugs.) : Can't you lay off that tea a while?

A Tea Party I would stand for.....as long as they called it something else and calmed down a little....

I personally disagree with pretty much everything the Tea Party stands for. That has inspired me to create my own political agenda. Here it is. And yes, I am aware of the negative connotations associated with "E"!

THE E PARTY:

CANDIDATE REGISTRATION

Yes, I would like to join my voice and opinion to the E party movement. I understand that as thinking and feeling human being, I may voice my opinion on any of the core beliefs and carry on and intelligent discussion and debate regarding them. I understand that I do not need to purchase t-shirts, bumper stickers, lawn signs or other related propaganda to be a member of your group.

What the E Party believes:

When elected I will work to install, protect and endorse the Non-Negotiable Core Beliefs of the E Party:

Non-negotiable core beliefs of the E Party:

Smaller military and less defense spending

More transparency in government spending and contracts

Stronger enforcement of anti-discrimination laws

Increased sharing of information and research in the fields of science and medicine

Affordable health care and medicines for all people

Stricter product safety laws

Reduced credit card interest rates and fees

Mandatory vaccinations for all healthy children

Stricter penalties for parole violations and sex offenses

Loss of government/corporate salary, pension, and bonuses for certain criminal/ethical violations

Reduction in the usage of chemicals, pesticides, and poisons in the environment

Make college affordable and accessible to all people

Cultural values are respected

Life is sacred, not guns

A democratic government is our mode of operation.

What the TEA PARTY believes:

Here is a note on the registering as a member of the Tea Party movement, and the list of core beliefs, taken from the TeaParty.org website:

CANDIDATES REGISTRATION

YES, I want to be known as a Candidate who believes in the Non-Negotiable Core Beliefs of the Tea Party. By registering and paying my onetime fee I will be admitted to all Tea Party events and be a Candidate member of the Tea Party. Even though I may be a member of a political party, I will work to uphold and protect the Non-Negotiable Core Beliefs as set forth by the Tea Party, as listed on TeaParty.Org.

When elected I will work to install, protect and endorse the Non-Negotiable Core Beliefs of the Tea Party.

Non-Negotiable Core Beliefs of the Tea Party:

Illegal Aliens are here illegally.

Pro-Domestic Employment Is Indispensable.

Stronger Military Is Essential.

Special Interests Eliminated.

Gun Ownership Is Sacred.

Government Must Be Downsized.

National Budget Must Be Balanced.

Deficit Spending Will End.

Bail-out And Stimulus Plans Are Illegal.

Reduce Personal Income Taxes A Must.

Reduce Business Income Taxes Is Mandatory.

Political Offices Available To Average Citizens.

Intrusive Government Stopped.

English As Core Language Is Required.

Traditional Family Values Are Encouraged.

Common Sense Constitutional Conservative Self-Governance is our mode of operation.

Sources:
www.teaparty.org

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tea?o=100074