Opinion - Living off government . . . literally

President Obama gave his state of the union address on Tuesday.

The Republican Party presented the traditional opposing party rebuttal the same night. Then, a second rebuttal was given by Representative Michelle Bachmann. She spoke for the “Tea Party.”

The rebuttals reinforced the differences between Democrats, Republicans and the Tea Party faction. How the three will operate together is a question still to be answered.

The Tea Party has its own agenda, its own leaders and caucus and its own base.

Its rebuttal to a state of the union address was unique. The movement also promises a unique appr...