Our Idiot Brother: The Tea Party’s Relationship to Occupy Wall Street
Walter’s point about sub-prime borrower responsibility is well taken. But then again, this was a very well conceived trap. In the words of H.L.Mencken, “Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.” And no one did…at least no one at the top did. Blaming the borrower is kinda like blaming a squirrel stuck in a trap for liking peanut butter. Which brings me to my point, speaking truth to squirrels, why don’t we try it?
It would seem to me that on a very fundamental level that there is common ground between elements of the OWS movement and the Tea Party. For one, each of us recognizes that there is a need for change on both Wall St. and in Washington. By opposing the Occupiers, we support the establishment by agreeing to cancel our votes. The theme for the remainder of this Presidential campaign will be “divide and conquer”. I would suggest joining with the Occupiers in order to advance a single issue that could save the Republic. Term Limits.
