>What I would really like to hear is what the Tea Partiers are FOR.
As I understand it :
Limited government as our founders created
A more classic interpretation of the Constitution than we've had in decades
Capitalism and free enterprise as the established norm with policy to match
Restoration of a sense of personal responsibility
As for how this translates to policy:
Less regulation in EVERY aspect of our lives
Less taxes
Less central control
Re-establishment of State's rights where the constitution ends, specifically a re-invigoration of the 10th Amendment
As with every movement, the fringe elements will attract the press as they make for good clips and copy. However, if you think this is new you haven't been paying attention for about 20 years as this has built. libertarian (the little l is on purpose).
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