The Tea Party Goes Global
- Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:44pm by
Meredith Jessup
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As the tea party continues to make waves in political races across America, the movement’s lower taxes/smaller government message is going global. According to reports out of Australia, an Aussie tea party has set up shop down under.
The Australian T.E.A. Party — utilizing the “Taxed Enough Already” acronym many Americans have embraced over the last year — considers itself an arm of “a worldwide movement, united for free markets, fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited small governments and individual freedom.”
Images: austeaparty.com.au
The group boasts links to “our friends” in the United States, celebrating tea party-backed Christine O‘Donnell’s recent victory in the Delaware GOP Senate primary. Spokesman David Goodridge says the Australian grassroots group has no plans to register as an official political party and refuses to accept career politicians as members. ”We’ve been around for a little while, but we made a conscious decision not to involve ourselves in the last election — we’re not a political party, we are a political movement,” he says. ”We influence parties that already exist.”
While there is no official link to their American brethren, Goodridge says the Australian movement hopes to “update and adapt” U.S. grassroots training tools for its own purposes.
The group’s website hails the historical Boston Tea Party as “a part of American history,“ but notes a sentiment that is ”universal.”
“What should be the role of the government in the economy, what should be the role of government in people’s lives and do you believe that you can spend your money better than government?”
For tea party patriots down under, one of the big issues drawing people to the tea party movement is local government’s proposals to require paid permits for the keeping of all animals, including farm livestock. Residents are circulating petitions and staging protests to let elected officials know how they feel.
As for the future of newborn movement, Goodridge says their goal is to make an impact on the country’s politics at all levels.
“We will look to involve ourselves in pre-selections when they come around …we will target local, state and federal pre-selections.”
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Comments (141)
Canton Georgia
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:32pmThank You Father. In Jesus name I pray.
Report Post »Tyrantator
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:55pmAmen
Report Post »MsUnderestimated
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 9:54pmHi, Canton! Where in Canton are you? I’m in Woodstock off of GA92 & 575. You can email me at MsUnderestimated@gmail.com
Report Post »2gether
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:29pmHow amazing that the masses clear around the world get what the tea party movement is all about it yet right here in our own country it is a “JOKE” to the ruling class…GOOD, the more they insult us and talk down to us Homer Simpsons with their arrogant attitude the larger and more unified we become. Stay strong people! The fight is just starting. We need to be and act professional. We need to stay in the news always with a positive message!
Report Post »Ccbn213
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 10:23pmI hope they keep on underestimating us. It’s all good!
Report Post »freshwind78
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:29pmEven you get that we are not “dangerous, nazi, astro-turf”. We just happen to love our country, our founders, our fellow citizens and our children. Wow what a concept, huh! God Speed Aussies! We are with you. :)
Report Post »emertz8413
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:21pmThat’s terrific news!! Love Honcho’s international conspiracy idea. BTW what kinda costumes are they wearing in Australia? ahahahahahaha
Report Post »Star Spankled
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:14pmVery Cool ! Welcome to the movement !
America Leads the way to freedom ! ( again)
Report Post »Debrabate
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:11pmAstroTurf huh? Homer Simpson huh? Radicals huh?
EAT THAT Pelosi and Ried
Report Post »anigmanm
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:11pmand done without the help of unions, well done
Report Post »freebornson
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:11pmYet more proof that America is still a shining city on a hill for the the rest of the world. God Bless America. I hope freedom, personal responsibility, smaller government, and less taxes are central to the legacy we leave the rest of the world. No country is perfect. But you will excuse this patriot for still believing that America has embodied the best of human ideals.
Report Post »Michael Moore, Obama and the left apologize for America. They celebrate the negative part of our history. I can’t blame them; they must have read the re-written history books that portray Americans as a greedy colonial power that has raped the resources of the rest of the world and polluted it for profit. Our kids don’t read about the wise words and measured speech of the founders of our country. They relied on the power of vigorous intellectual debate, not the empty smears and emotional rants that pass for political discourse in our day.
These leftist supporters should live a few years among the people of Cuba enjoying the “utopia” of communist success. Even the most ardent supporters of communism would probably end up on a house boat trying desperately to get back to America. They would discover what the rest of the world has always known. America is the land of freedom and opportunity.
Vote to preserve our great nation in November.
Weetsie
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 8:20pmAll I can sat to that is AMEN BROTHER!
Report Post »Amazona
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 8:55pmYou’re right, I read today for the 1st time George Washington’s Farewell Address from 1796.
He was a great father to the nation, leaving warnings and recommendations that now read like a kind of how to fix it guide.
“It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant
Report Post »period, a great nation, to give to mankind the
magnanimous and too novel example of a people
always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.”
http://www.access.gpo.gov/congress/senate/farewell/sd106-21.pdf
Joseph
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:09pmThe problem is their Govt took all of their guns away!
Report Post »MESO71
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:21pmWhen we win Washington back, we can put Americans back to work manufacturing guns for Canadians and Australians.
Report Post »Ever noticed how much freer, safer, and friendlier nations with well armed populaces seem to be.
leumas
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:05pmGit ‘er done!
Report Post »Honcho
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:04pmCool. We’ve reached the international conspiracy level. Awesome!
Report Post »Maxim Crux
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:04pmAustralia is like a little brother to the US. Largely founded along the same principals as our own constitution and the way they treat Americans is the way you would expect friends to do. Hooray for Australia Tea Party. I will pray for your success
Report Post »AMERICA4EVER
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:02pmGo Crocodile Dundee and Quigley down under!
Report Post »TattooQ
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:01pmBest of luck to the Australia T.E.A. Party as it charts its course . I‘m sure they’ll conribute greatly to the Australian political and cultural landscape .
Report Post »american1st
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:58pmyou can’t stop a good idea from spreading.. congratulations Australia
Report Post »realAmerican
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:08pmYou can’t stop a bad idea from spreading either. A better title would be “Idiocy goes global”.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:14pmHey…RealAmericanHater…Why so afraid of the common people rising up and taking the ruling class to task? Are’nt you about open mindedness even when it contradicts the closed systems of power? Coming to a neighborhood near you:)
VegasGuy
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:37pm“You can’t stop a bad idea from spreading either.”
I have to agree, especially when it’s wrapped up in feel good legislation. Obama and Marxism come to mind.
Report Post »Weetsie
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 8:32pmRealAmericanAss*ole: We surround You DONT FORGET IT!
Report Post »Weetsie
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 8:46pmI think Danglingbags changed his name to RealAmerican. Where‘s Danglingbags’ (therapist)?
Report Post »DanglingBag's (Therapist)
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 9:10pmI have the same feeling that you guys have about our friend Danglingbags…. Dango, why the name change? Are you suffering from “separation anxiety” (from yourself) yet? Please, try to post comments that have meaning and are not just full of hate. You’ll only “convince” us that the dark side is better if you use facts and logic. So far, neither.
Report Post »DanglingBag's (Therapist)
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 9:15pmDanglingbag’s (Therapist) will now be RealAmericanFraud
Report Post »Weetsie
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 9:16pmThank You Danglingbags (therapist)… You’re a lifesaver.
Report Post »RealAmericanFraud
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 9:29pmCheck that…. I‘ll now be RealAmerican’s (Therapist).
Report Post »american1st
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 9:58pm“You can’t stop a bad idea from spreading either. ” ww2 the cold war and Obamas falling ratings prove you wrong..
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:57pmbut….i thought it was an astroturf movement isnt that what the progressives keep saying?
LOL wake up you guys on the left AMERICA IS MAD AND THINGS ARE GOING TO CHANGE LOL
i used that change word again lol
Report Post »RESTORATION1787
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:55pmCommon sense going global. Loving It!
Report Post »LoveThyNeighbor
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:54pmThis is great. I wish them great success. I hope more people in other nations follow suit.
Report Post »queenofcapitola
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:54pmWe are being warned daily, as our liar and cheif pushes the islamic values on our country.. I hope that enough awaken to stop this.. before there are so many we have an internal war.. history tells what they are about.. what their plan is… we are not fooled…
Report Post »Abigal
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:52pmGo Aussies!
Report Post »firstinfantrydiv
Posted on September 17, 2010 at 1:40pmGOD BLESS THE AUSSIES!
Report Post »I’ve been fortunate to work and fight with their GREAT soliders.We have much to be thankful for their great courage!
Darl10372
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:51pmI saw a post on facebook about someone wanting to start a Tea Party in Canada now in Austrailia. Seems to me instead of the Tea Party movement dying as some predicted. It is getting stronger and going global. Bravo Aussie Tea Party.
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:10pmI was going to say that. According to VANGRUNGY Canadians are voting out the malefactors who aren’t doing right by them. And go Australia! It is good to see that common sense is awakening in the world. God Bless!
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:51pmOne of my best friends is an Aussie. I am not surprised they have embraced the movement. Way to go, mates!
Report Post »spendthrift
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:50pmI hope the T.E.A. party goes global and takes deep roots world wide.
Report Post »glittersky
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:15pmAmen to that!!!
Report Post »left coast rebel
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:25pmThere is one in Italy too.
Report Post »Plightman
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:50pmI really like this. This is great guys!
Report Post »2gether
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:31pmyou got that right!!!!! You just never know how far a light will shine, do you?
Report Post »levi matthews
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:51pmI LOVE THIS. I actually think were going to make it. Welcome TEA party…..GLOBAL
Report Post »Lesterp
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 6:49pmCongratulations Australia! Welcome to the fight.
Report Post »Freedomwatcherguy
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:10pmNext stop, Europe!
Report Post »FrankSpeak
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 7:22pmI also read there are Tea Parties in the UK and Japan now. Welcome brothers and sisters!
Report Post »b1973
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 8:48pmWelcome to THE PARTY!
Report Post »PostProgressiveAmerican
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 9:01pmFan-damn-tastic!
Report Post »MsUnderestimated
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 9:53pmWELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME, OUR AUSSIE FRIENDS! Glad to have you aboard!
Report Post »JackBoot101
Posted on September 16, 2010 at 10:55pmThrow another liberal on the barbi.
Report Post »joseph Fawcett
Posted on September 17, 2010 at 2:37amAmen!!
Report Post »richard the lion-hearted
Posted on September 17, 2010 at 10:51amBrew Fest, Australian for Tea Party…lol!!! You go my ‘aussie’ brothers and sisters, this is the whole earth’s fight, which is why America was founded in the first place, to be that ‘beacon’ for the rest of the oppressed. Hopefully that mantle hasn’t slipped through our lazy, greasy, ‘Mc-Iwantitnow’ eating fingers…
Report Post »GLOBAL_TEA_PARTY
Posted on September 17, 2010 at 11:32amAbsolutely FANTASTIC! Welcome Australia to the fight!
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on September 17, 2010 at 1:36pmNow THAT’S what is all about… INDIVIDUALS .. NOT party or UNIONS..taking back our individual countries government..I did read a few articles a while back that talked of T.E.A. parties cropping up in other countries but than the stories seemed to disappear..
Report Post »tepartyblog.info
Posted on September 20, 2010 at 2:24pmWOW. This explains some of the AWSTATS for my site reporting visits form other countries.
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