Last week the big-government agenda of the liberal Democrats was on the ropes. The American public had finally come to realize that they had been lied to, used, abused and kicked to the curb by the arrogant ruling class. The ObamaCare power grab was exposed as an impossible and unworkable idea, poorly planned and executed, one which can only result in an epic fiscal disaster and do serious harm to American citizens. Conservatives who warned for years of the perils of big government were finally vindicated in the public eye. After all the hard work, the snarky ridicule at the hands of brainless media mouthpieces, and the worry that the American public might never hear or understand the truth, we conservatives were able to catch our collective breath. For a brief moment.
Now, just one week later, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, the liberal news media, and our fearless leader himself are dancing a jig, clinking their champagne glasses, and singing with glee “the wicked witch (Tea Party) is dead”.
What happened?
In a cynical leftward lurch, Congressman Paul Ryan, at the direction of House Speaker John Boehner and Republican leadership, caved in to a Democrat budget plan that increases spending and debt and pushes any potential reductions in spending increases (no spending cuts) into the far distant future.
Boehner showed his true colors – he and his circle of entrenched insiders are more concerned about re-election than they are about the well-being of the nation and its citizens. By relinquishing ground already won – the budget sequestration of 2011 – they not only gave aid and comfort to the enemy, they waved the white flag to the big-spenders. They endorsed the Democrat fairy tale that our $17 trillion and growing debt is not a threat to our economy or the future of our kids (we can always print and borrow more money!). They crossed over to the dark side to join those who believe big government trumps private enterprise and personal freedom. Boehner has already set his liberal friends up for gun control and amnesty, coming soon to a theater near you.
They showed that they would rather maintain their personally-lucrative positions of minor influence than stand on principle against the destruction of our economy.
The response by the Tea Party Patriots was powerful and succinct: “The last time we checked, we are the American people. The Tea Party Patriots all across this country are the last hope for reining in this out-of-control government and protecting our Constitution.”
OUR members? THEIR goals? The single-minded goal of the Tea Party is to make our nation stronger, safer, and more prosperous for the benefit of all.
Mr. Boehner, if any of YOUR members are opposed to OUR goal, you can all go to hell. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
Mr. Boehner may have finally sealed the fate of the Republican party once and for all. While conservatives have almost universally supported Republicans with votes, campaign work, and financial resources, it appears that the GOP prefers to go on without us.
At your peril, Mr. Speaker.
Tom Balek – Rockin’ On the Right Side
Feeling better now that we’re through
Feeling better ’cause I’m over you
I learned my lesson, it left a scar
Now I see how you really are!
You’re no good, you’re no good
You’re no good, baby you’re no good.
Rockin' On The Right Side 
This is one of your best!! Right on the Right Side!!
# defund the GOP
Tom, I thought sequestration was still part of the budget deal, so that automatic cuts would still happen across the budget. Even though the budget would grow, the cuts would keep the size of the growth in check. Are you saying that isn’t what will happen?
You are correct, much of the original sequestration is still in place, but the “automatic cuts” are watered down, the budget will grow, and we are still “kicking the can down the road.” At what point will we stop spending our children’s money? We will be raising the debt limit again shortly. Until our elected officials are willing to do the hard work of establishing zero-based budgets, requiring the justification of every expense (like businesses and families do every day) instead of just adding 10% to each department’s budget year after year, our future as a nation is bleak. We could lose our reserve status any day, and when that happens, head for the hills!
The GOP no longer represents true Patriots. Lincoln would turn over in his grave if he could witness what has happened to the party he supported. DEFUND THE GOP. They are liberals in disquise!
Excellent piece Tom. John Boehner had done one good thing – sequester. The media on TV is not explaining this budget deal well- at least not what I’ve heard. So now I know- how depressing. I couldn’t believe John would deliberately tear the Republican party apart- why would he do that? His comments on the Tea Party were completely out of line- he must be worried about our influence- there must be some hope there. Education Lady
Oh Tom invoking Linda Ronstadt for the song, now that hurts, miss leftist herself. Great blog though Lonny
Lonny, if I boycotted every musician who is an idiot liberal, I would have no material at all!