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The main stream press and the administration are trying hard to maginalize the Tea Party Movement, spinning stories about Tea Party Members spitting, threatening and yelling racial slurs at members of congress.  To date, although a $100,000 reward has been offered, no one can produce any proof that any of that ever happened.  In this day of cell phones that talke still pictures and movies, there is always someone to record the incident, if there really was one.

The message of the Tea Party Movement is simple:

Limited Government, Fiscal Responsibility and Free Markets

These are ideas that resonate with most people in America. 

The Tea Party is not is a fringe group of radicals trying to bring down the government.  They do not condone any type of violence or personal attacks.  Attack the person's policies not the person.  They do not support either party.

The Tea Party members on average, are better educated and more successful. Most Tea Party Members have never been politically active.  When citizens understand what is going on with their government, they feel they have to stand up for the three main principles, less government, balanced budgets and capitalism.  The government should not be trying to control the private sector.  More government, less freedom.

Pay attention to what is really going on.  Instead of listening to sound bites, really listen and learn.  I guarantee that if you will listen to Glenn Beck on Fox, daily at 5pm (hurray for DVR) for a week, you will want to get involved too.

www.SouthAtlantaTeaParty.org

leslie edwards, real estate agent and political activist

770.460.9448

I used to think it was better for business to stay neutral on controversial subjects so as not to offend any potential clients.  That probably was a good business practice for a real estate agent, but I no longer care about the ramifications of sharing my opinions. 

I have officially joined the Tea Party Movement because I believe we have to stand up and let our voices be heard if we are going to stop massive government takeover of our lives.  We can't continue to print money while increasing our debt to China, to send servicemen and women to another war they are not equipped to win, to send money to countries that don't like us instead of using the money here at home.  We can't keep giving away money we don't have

We already knew that politicians are owned by special interest groups and legislation is loaded with pork projects used to buy votes.  Americans have accepted the political process as it is for too long.  Good men and women who refuse to be bought by the special interest groups simply cannot get elected.  Something big has to change in the way we elect politicians, often for life.  If the people would study the voting record of their elected officials  instead of the list of pork projects they received, they might actually vote some of them out of office.  Special interest groups buy the politicians who sell their votes for pork and use the pork to buy votes come election time. 

How can each of us make a difference?  First and foremost is to read the legislation and know what it says, which is different from what either party claims is in the bill.  A great source is http://www.govtrack.us/  If you don't like what you read, say so.  Contact your elected officials and let them know that you do not want them to vote for the bill.  We can't let a few people try to do all the work themselves.  We all have to help.  If everyone would do something, the combined affect would be unbelievable.

If you agree with the way things are going in Washington, disregard this post. 

If you need to buy or sell real estate and agree with or, don't care about, my politics, call me.  I closed 66 transactions in 2009 when the average agent closed 2.  My goal for 2010 is 100 closed transactions so please send business.

leslie edwards, real estate agent and political activist                                    770.460.9448    leslie@leslieedwards.com www.leslieedwards.com              RE/MAX Around Atlanta