CNN - "Grover Norquist: The man who drew the GOP's 'line in the sand' - With Ralph Reed

[TomCADem]

At the heart of GOP's efforts to hold the entire economy hostage over tax cuts to the rich is Grover Norquist who pioneered astroturfing with Ralph Reed and Jack Abramoff. He is a paid hack who is worshipped as a god by the House GOP. Yet, with the Citizens United decision, unelected people like him have grown in influence and stature, or in his case, girth. He can play with the economy because he is not elected, thus he is not really accountable, except to his corporate clients who pay him to generate grass roots support for the billions in tax breaks that they benefit from.

http://articles.cnn.com/2011-07-14/politics/norquist.pledge_1_grover-norquist-pledge-americans-for-tax-reform?_s=PM:POLITICS

At the heart of the contentious talks between the White House and congressional Republicans on whether to raise the debt ceiling is a simple, one-sentence document many conservative lawmakers have signed, pledging not to increase taxes. Ever.

"I _____ pledge to the taxpayers of the state of _____ and all the people of this state, that I will oppose and vote against all efforts to increase taxes," reads the version of the pledge signed by Republican lawmakers.

The driving force behind that pledge -- and perhaps the most powerful man in Washington that you've never heard about -- is a bearded, unassuming conservative activist who has never been elected to a public office. Grover Norquist, president and founder of Americans for Tax Reform, is both respected and feared in the inner circles of Washington.

He has worked under Ronald Reagan, is close friends with Karl Rove and has been connected to scandals involving onetime Christian Coalition chief Ralph Reed and convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

[Andy823]

1. Yep

When republicans say they are doing what the "people" want, what they are really saying is they are doing what the "people" behind Norquist want!

Republicans are afraid to cross these people because those "people" own them! The only good thing about all this is that the majority of "real" people in this country are not happy at all with what is going on, no matter what republicans say!

[daa]

3. 50% of the people on social security say they do not

receive any benefit from a government program. Wait till they find out their check is the government.

[TomCADem]

5. Its the power of the corporate media...

...You have Tea Party supporters screaming keep your government hands off my Medicare!

[SidDithers]

2. K&R. Fuck Grover Norquist...nt

Sid

[Horse with no Name]

4. It is treasonous

there really are no other words.

Norquist has never been elected in this country yet we are all being made to succumb to this will.