Source: Crooks And Liars
The Republican Party is pulling the strings behind the tea parties but protesters still have some things in common with Democrats, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“The Republican Party directs a lot of what the tea party does, but not everybody in the tea party takes direction from the Republican Party. And so there was a lot of, shall we say, astroturf, as opposed to grassroots,” Pelosi told ABC’s Elizabeth Vargas Sunday.
“We share some of the views of the tea partiers in terms of the role of special interest in Washington, D.C,” Pelosi continued.
“So, common ground with Nancy Pelosi and tea party movement?” asked Vargas.
“Well, no, there are some. There are some because they, again, some of it is orchestrated from the Republican headquarters. Some of it is hijacking the good intentions of lots of people who share some of our concerns that we have about the role of special interests and many tea partiers, not that I speak for them, share the view, whether it’s — and Democrats, Republicans and Independents share the view that the recent Supreme Court decision, which greatly empowers the special interests, is something that they oppose,” explained Pelosi.
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Nothing is wrong …
Nothing is wrong with being wealthy as long as it’s done within the confines of the law and with integrity and hard work. She meets none of that criteria in the way she’s accumulated her wealth and gets away with not paying her fair share but by punishing businesses who provide jobs to Americans. She can AFFORD to pay more knowing she’s continually being paid more to replenish it all in the name of crooked power and stupidity.
You think there’s a …
You think there’s a chance we can avoid economic meltdown if we send these people to funny farms rather than electing them? It’s worth a chance. In fairness, I think Nancy was off her meds that day. Cut her some slack. It’s not easy pushing through an agenda you know will get you turfed in the next election. Nah, forget sympathy.
If you think that …
If you think that the tea party was to get Ron Paul elected, your dead wrong. You have no clue what you are talking about.
It sound like you …
It sound like you can not accept that a large number of people could come together on a few core issues” you know em cut taxes and Govt But not have a “leader” and not agree on many other for instant Palin in my opinion is not the best person for the highest office, Your mistake is to see one guy who puts together a meeting for 500 buck a head, call it a tea party and pay Palin to speak somehow equates to group think. Yet I have help organize Tea Parties and no neo cons in sight
S53, LMFAO, Well …
S53, LMFAO, Well Said! I almost fell out of my chair after reading this! It is clear that N. Pelosi needs to be medicated! I concur with your position on both parties insanity by the way!
THIS WOMAN IS INSANE
THIS WOMAN IS INSANE
That in itself is …
That in itself is an enigma and really should be raising some eyebrows and a lot of skepticism that something is amiss.
Also please explain …
Also please explain how the movement went from being outcast by the GOP where Ron Paul and the movement started their own convention. And Fox News snubbed Ron Paul during the 2008 election to being promoted by Fox News and then welcomed into the GOP in the time span on 1 year.
Just realize how long other political movements have taken like women’s suffrage, and civil rights(slavery). How does your movement go from being shunned to promoted by the very same organizations in a single year?
Okay then explain …
Okay then explain one thing if I am mistaken. How did the tea party movement go from supporting a dove politician(Ron Paul) to a hawk politician(Sarah Palin)?
Truly there should be some logical explanation from having a leader in a movement who wants to go back to basics in the literal sense to having a movement where there is “No leader” but will hold up people like Palin who said that Obama should play the war card on Iran.
That’s a radical transition and the very core of neo-con principles
If you’re an ADHD …
If you’re an ADHD specialist, you’re going to make a killing in the next couple of years. Did she just say the Democratic Party “has a lot in common with the Tea Parties”? Hey, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. I thought they were all radical right wingers and just a shill for the Republican Party. Well, thanks for clearing that up, Nancy. It all makes sense now. How are things going with you and the CIA, anyway? Both parties are certifiably insane. Vote GOP instead? Oh geez.
Wow Luinreg t, how …
Wow Luinreg t, how could I have missed that. I only got involved out of frustration, meet with like minded individuals, volunteered to help have a tea party (funny never seen them neo-cons ) and then we as a group transitioned into our local politics. Out of all that I have witnessed you are mistaken
Damn, based on the …
Damn, based on the comments, it seems the truth hurts
Nanci Pelosi is a …
Nanci Pelosi is a communist bitch
The rest of us …
The rest of us should be able to sue the bastards that elect this crooked sponge.
Where does one find …
Where does one find this kind of information? I haven’t heard any of this. Please provide a link to a verified article.
is she a dumb a**
is she a dumb a**
@jakobdrewaut You …
@jakobdrewaut You do realize that Nancy Pelosi’s family owns a winery in California and they hired illegal aliens to work their fields. They were paid under the table so the Pelosi family is NOT paying their fair share in taxes. Not by a long shot.
Nancy Pelosi is a …
Nancy Pelosi is a lying piece of garbage. The ONLY place she could get elected in San Fran. The people there are too doped up to know what they are doing.
lol,????????????? …
lol,????????????? ok.
You know what I …
You know what I find funny from this hyper partisanship and how they want their politicians to actually work.
This is the first time Pelosi in years actually did an interview compared to the rest of the members of the house and senate. Aside from the mandatory press meetings Pelosi works 9-5 doing her job and ensure that the house votes on legislation.
Out of all politicians people like this drummer guy hates pelosi for no substantial reason. It’s personal, not professional.
lol,hahahahahahhaa. …
lol,hahahahahahhaa……Nancy P. another dust gathering boat anchor that has roamed the halls for way to long.
Your fkn fired get out of my gov and stop participating in it up even more than it already is.
You have already done enough of nothing.
“Impeachment is off the table” maybe so but firing your sell out useless should not be.
What’s wrong with …
What’s wrong with being wealthy? At least she isn’t trying to get out of paying her fair share, which is already minimal. The crooked politicians are those who try to make the average american pay the highest % of their income in taxes. You guys need more wealthy people like Warren Buffet who do want to level the tax burden.
Pre 2008 election, …
Pre 2008 election, the tea party was a true grass roots movement and had a political goal. Get Ron Paul to be POTUS.
Post 2008 election, corrupted movement by the neo-cons, big business(fox news), and the GOP taking the public anger and trying to get the libertarian movement who no longer identified themselves as republicans back. Also going from Ron Paul to Sarah Palin(dove to hawk) should be enough evidence on how much the movement changed.
its all bullshit …
its all bullshit folks, and its bad for ya
I agree with Pelosi.
I agree with Pelosi.