Who's Been True to Their Word?

Since when did we as a nation, founded on the principles of freedom, liberty, and taxation with representation, abandon these principles?

How is it that we the people, under an economic system which allows anyone who exerts the effort to prosper in America, have said, "Sure, go ahead and take as much of my hard earned income as you see fit, government."?

Some claim it's the gradual "progressivism" of the left, or the proverbial "frog in the pot" scenario.

After Tim Eyman announced that he would be running for Governor of Washington, David Horsey, the well known Seattle-Times cartoonist, wrote an op-ed about Eyman's declaration. "Eyman has been a perpetual nuisance to the political establishment for decades, running anti-tax, anti-government ballot measures that appeal to angry, alienated and often misled voters."

Nuisance to the political establishment? I think what Horsey means is, he's the one person in this state who's had the courage to stand up against the pollitical establishment - a Democrat dominated legislature - who for decades has consistently increased taxes on the people who either live here, or come here from other places, to try and make a living while enjoying the state's unsurpassed beauty. And they don't like being lied to about their car tabs to support a transportation boondoggle.

And why has Eyman been so successful? Because he understood well the attitude of those same hard working people and their frustration of how their political representatives were not listening to their input. That's why Horsey claims that he appeals to angry, alienated, and often mislead voters. If there's any mislead voters, it's because their representatives say "sweet honeyed words" in town halls, then go to Olympia and do the opposite.

Despite accusation of impropriety with funds in the past and the state's A.G. suing him to try and ban him from any future political activity completely, Eyman states:

The establishment is freaking out because they'[v]e hit me with everything they had and I'm not only still here, but stronger than ever. They now know there are millions of voters who've shown themselves to be independent, discerning, and unwilling to succumb to their threats, lies, and scare tactics.

They're scared and they're lashing out because they're starting to realize they can't control millions of voters who want their voices heard.

I don't know about you, but compared to this state's current Governor who promised no new taxes during his election campaign eight years ago, I would rather have someone who's fought against increased taxes for twenty years, than one who's not even kept his campaign promise.

If Horsey's prediction for liberals comes true...

So, if you are a Democrat, just imagine waking up the morning after Election Day in 2020 and realizing that, not only has Trump been reelected, but Tim Eyman is your new governor. I believe that’s what is called a nightmare scenario.

... it will be because the rest of the state outside the one high density spot called Seattle will finally have come together behind a man who means what he says and says what he means. That's the kind of candidate this nation wanted in 2016 for president, and I believe will re-elect and send Jay Inslee packing in 2020!