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You call this "getting government off our backs"?

POSTED: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 4:29 PM

Not to belabor the point, but there's another survey out about the Tea Party Movement today, and I can't say that I find this particularly shocking....

Nearly half of those who identify with the Tea Party believe that the Bible is the literal word of God, and a similar proportion thinks that public officials do not pay enough attention to religion, the survey found. They are more likely than the population as a whole to view America as a Christian nation.

Tea Party members are less likely than the general public to support same-sex marriage, abortion rights or a compromise on immigration reform that would allow people who are in the United States illegally to become citizens.

CHANGING FOCUS

Michael Lindsay, a leading expert on the religious right, said the Tea Party has broadened in recent months to address religious concerns, which could help unify Republicans before the November 2 congressional elections.

This is not broadening their focus. It's who they are. As I've been telling you, the Tea Party is cultural, and for all its alleged libertarianism it doesn't believe in the separation of church and state.

Will Bunch @ 4:29 PM Permalink | 37 comments

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:58 PM, 10/05/2010

If they want a theocracy Please Please move to IRAN

— jfeliccia

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 5:22 PM, 10/05/2010

Will, you're in the running for the title of "Mr. Obvious".

— jeepster4

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 5:26 PM, 10/05/2010

I know that I'm repeating myself, but the Tea Party's purpose is to give a cover of legitimacy to an old strain of ant-intellectualism and racism in American politics.

— jeepster4

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 5:29 PM, 10/05/2010

Make that "anti-intellectualism". This blog client lacks a correction feature.

— jeepster4

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 5:55 PM, 10/05/2010

"Tea Party members are less likely than the general public to support same-sex marriage, abortion rights or a compromise on immigration reform that would allow people who are in the United States illegally to become citizens" 1. Maybe they believe the state shouldn't be involved in sanctioning marriage at all. 2. Many people consider abortion murder. 3. This is not a religious issue.

— RG

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:06 PM, 10/05/2010

Another company announces benefit plan cuts in light of ObamaCare. Chalk up another lie for O as he ran around claiming that if you liked your insurance you could keep it. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703859204575526953379583836.html

— RG

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:35 PM, 10/05/2010

"1. Maybe they believe the state shouldn't be involved in sanctioning marriage at all."

Yeah - that's why they want to amend the Constitution to prevent same-sex marriage.

Too funny.

Now jump, RG, jump. It never fails to amuse and I've got a nice back of cyber-sardines for you.

— Talking point sleuth

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:36 PM, 10/05/2010

rg, if a company is making cuts, it's not because of Obama. Most of the healthcare provisions haven't taken place yet. The fact is most companies don't want to cut their costs, specifically their top salaries and their nest eggs, which is why Obama is pushing for using 85% of premiums for healthcare, not other stuff. Most companies barely use 60% towards medical costs. If things were so bad, why did Independence Blue Cross try to merge with its largest in-state BC competitor, Highmark, last year? The Pa insurance board slammed that because it would have taken away competition and cetainly would have led to higher premiums.

— mike l

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:38 PM, 10/05/2010

Buffet supports tax breaks for all but the rich. Why does the GOP advocate for increasing the national debt?

— The Fundamentals of the Economy are Fine

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