The tea party’s platform includes a need for smaller government. They say states should be allowed to handle issues at the state level and keep the federal government out, since they don’t need them in the states business.
Then along came Hurricane Irene storming up the east coast, ripping out trees, taking out power grids and flooding cities and towns. Now Chris Christie, governor of NJ, and one of those same tea party people, is demanding that the federal government step up relief for the communities in his state.
I see this as a perfect time for Governor Christie to demonstrate to us how well individual states can cope in a disaster. This would be proof positive that their platform works. Hey Governor maybe it is time for more tax breaks for the rich and cuts for the others in your state so you can pay for your own repairs.
The tea party feels that as long as a disaster doesn’t affect them, it is of no concern to them, but once Mother Nature body slams them they are standing at the front of the line wailing loudly and demanding federal aid. Isn’t that correct Mr. Cantor?
Then along came Hurricane Irene storming up the east coast, ripping out trees, taking out power grids and flooding cities and towns. Now Chris Christie, governor of NJ, and one of those same tea party people, is demanding that the federal government step up relief for the communities in his state.
I see this as a perfect time for Governor Christie to demonstrate to us how well individual states can cope in a disaster. This would be proof positive that their platform works. Hey Governor maybe it is time for more tax breaks for the rich and cuts for the others in your state so you can pay for your own repairs.
The tea party feels that as long as a disaster doesn’t affect them, it is of no concern to them, but once Mother Nature body slams them they are standing at the front of the line wailing loudly and demanding federal aid. Isn’t that correct Mr. Cantor?
No comments:
Post a Comment