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The Life of the Party
What’s next for the TEA Party activists?
… instigator of the Boston Tea Party, once said that it didn't … limited government.
1. Tea Party activists aren't impressed … that should ever impress a Tea Party activist is a politician … rather than their smile. The Tea Parties were a reaction against … activists don't presume virtue in party labels.
Political parties … more
Why We Should Be Cat People
Puppy train your elected officials, but don't act like a dog
… Kathy Hoekstra to a tax day tea party on April 15, 2011.
A little … a particular politician or party, you will become attached to … earlier essay, "Use political parties (and politicians) only as … being loyal to a political party. There are times a political party may not want to do what’s best … more
Tea Party Uses MichiganVotes to Rank Legislators
… Daily reports that a local Tea Party group has used a free voting … of their votes on “core Tea Party issues.” The MichiganVotes … feature, the Independent Tea Party Patriots of Clarkston gave … 50 percent “correct” on Tea Party issues down to three members … right track. With this tool, tea party supporters now have easy … more
Democratic Party Political Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party
A tea party organizer says he has found the smoking gun that links the Democratic Party to the controversial "Tea Party" that is running candidates … on nine of the mysterious Tea Party Political candidates' paperwork … Runs Mystery Candidates
Fake Tea Brewing
UAW-Posted PowerPoint … more
Reactions to Forced Unionization
Tea Party groups call practice 'immoral'
… Stump of the Saginaw County Tea Party said that when the entire … McLeod, another Saginaw County Tea Party member, says that when Sen. … Legislature and the Republican Party,” Day continued. “His actions … commissioner and an independent tea party member, suggested that Sen. … one of three lawmakers the Tea Party targets for recall.”
Tina … more
Politician Puppy Training
What the tea parties can learn from the dogs
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There’s a lesson in this for tea party groups who seek to communicate … legislative chamber either.
A tea party group trying to chase these … outside where it belongs, a tea party group can send a big important … praise or punishment from a tea party is a real consequence of … consequential that a well-informed tea party group can tell a politician … more
Politician Puppy Training
What the tea parties can learn from the dogs
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There’s a lesson in this for tea party groups who seek to communicate … legislative chamber either.
A tea party group trying to chase these … outside where it belongs, a tea party group can send a big important … praise or punishment from a tea party is a real consequence of … consequential that a well-informed tea party group can tell a politician … more
Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Corporate Welfare's Got to Go
… during last year’s election season swore to tea partiers on stacks of Constitutions that, “I share your … oppose bailouts and corporate welfare!”
The tea partiers meant what they said then. The “occupiers” … be greatly narrowed.
On this legislation, tea partiers and occupiers could come together in a joint … more
Tea Party Groups Predicting a Romney Victory
Most disregard polls and say Romney will win in a 'landslide'
… couple thousand people at a tea party rally in Battle Creek, grabbed … patriot songs until the tardy Tea Party Express arrived.
Today, … the same things that many tea party activists say when asked … signs in the neighborhoods.
Tea party members from around Michigan … fighting against a Democratic Party that has a secret motto: Vote … more
What the Tea Party Is, Is Not, and its 'Core Competence'
What the Tea Party Is
The Tea Party is a social movement based … liberty.
A majority of Tea Partiers — but not all — generally … definition they are not "Tea Party issues."
Even on tax and … Not
It’s not a political party.
It’s not a “shadow government.” … more
Michigan Tea Party Group Says It Is A Victim of IRS Discrimination
The IRS has been unfairly targeting groups that promote limited government
… of small government and tea party groups.
In fact, on its … IRS delaying approval for tea parties is really a rumor.
Those … contacted by the national Tea Party Patriots and a congressmember …
Michigan Capitol Confidential Tea Party Coverage
What the Tea Party Is, Is Not, and It's 'Core … more
Is Congressman Ron Paul Supporting Select Energy Subsidies?
Presidential candidate splits with Club For Growth, Tea Party supporters
It’s the bill that has Tea Party favorites Ron Paul and Michigan Congressman Justin Amash pitted against each other.
House Resolution 1380 has been called everything from the “T. Boone Pickens” bill to "the next Solyndra.” Its official name is the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions … more
Tea Party Saboteurs
Michigan's Tea Party organizers say they are prepared if a national … that it will infiltrate the Tea Party movement and "exaggerate …
The Web site calls the Tea Party movement a "loose affiliation … threat to pose as obnoxious Tea Partiers has drawn national media attention, since there will be Tea Party protests all over the country … more
Tea Party Day 2010
… stood among nearly 1,000 Tea Party protesters Thursday with … commentator was chastising Tea Partiers for not wanting any taxes. … goes on."
Thousands of Tea Party activists came out Thursday … thinks she is typical of the Tea Party movement.
She understands a third party is not "viable."
She is disillusioned … more
Stupak Targeted by Tea Party Express
… has gone nationwide as the Tea Party Express has launched its … Menominee.
The national Tea Party tour has raised $65,000 thus … Stupak" campaign, according to Tea Party Express Spokesman Joe Wierzbicki. … ads to defeat Stupak, the Tea Party tour announced.
The Tea … Michigan supported Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in New … more
Tea Party Info Tech
… activism referred to the Tea Party movement as "tea bag" in a headline, showed up … friends.
Late to the technology party, the Tea Party movement is now utilizing … said Tina Dupont of the Tea Party of West Michigan. "And we … more
Tea Partiers Take Credit for Stupak's Retirement
On the day the national Tea Party Express set up camp in his … announced his retirement.
The Tea Party Express, which is headquartered … Stupak, who is from Menominee. Tea Party Express officials said they … became the focal point of Tea Party anger when he was held as … Williams, chairman of the Tea Party Express, declared Stupak's … more
Citizen Journalists Should Not Be Shut Out By Government
Stories exposing drunk teacher union contract provisions, fake tea party came from alternative news sources
… under the proposed Michigan bill, was the first to report on the fake tea party in Oakland County that led to the sentencing of a Democratic Party official.
And don't forget about Hangar42, the Grand Rapids area land deal … more
How Will Tea Party Success in the Primaries Play out in November?
The Tea Party movement had another chance to show its influence … the country.
In Nevada, a Tea Party candidate knocked off a GOP … on what it means to the Tea Party movement.
Jason Gillman, Tea Party organizer of 9/12 Group of … any. But even if a Democratic party politician thinks he or she … more
Numbers Game
Media inflates number of protesters at rally against worker freedom
… location on April 15, 2009, and shows the largest tea party demonstration held in Michigan that day (at least … the paved area in front of the Capitol. In the tea party photo, those areas are covered by people and … inside the Capitol, which was not the case at the tea party event.
Here is the assessment from one of those … more
Governments Already Impose Hunger Games
… privacy were also being relegated to the backseat under the guise of protecting the public at large, concerned citizens — small business owners and Tea Party members, for example — took it upon themselves to fight back.
In response, lawmakers and regulators in this reality have unleashed their own version … more
A GOP Congress? — Not in Every Tea Party Dream
… woman's sign for Sunday's Tea Party rally was a play on what … me, success would mean Tea Parties around the country would … final leg of the national Tea Party Express tour.
With crowds … in the thousands, many Tea Partiers discussed what they would … part of success for the Tea Party movement will involve the … more
Two Democrats Join Republicans at Top of Tea Party Scorecard
Ratings shows bipartisanship on issues like fee increases, corporate welfare
The tea party movement is largely seen as part of the conservative plank of the Republican Party, but on one yearly scorecard, a Michigan tea party group rates two Democrats … is a major reason that tea parties were started, and we have … of bipartisanship — both parties love giving taxpayer money … more
Fake Tea Brewing
… movement to start a third party called "Tea Party" that doesn't have the support of the tea party movement will not work, a … third party called the "Tea Party." The petition drive has upset tea party officials who say they want … more
Associated Press: Tea Parties are "A Lot of Noise" and "No Muscle"
The Tea Party movement won't have an impact on congressional … Monday.
But many Michigan Tea Party activists discounted the … take the wind out of the tea party movement," said Glenn Clark, … member of the Oakland County Tea Party.
Clark, like many Tea Party … wall between the Republican Party and the Tea Party movement," … more
Northern Michigan Tea Party 'Doing Its Homework' on GOP Pols
… website.
In Luce County, Tea Party organizer John Waltman scours … northern Michigan audience?
Tea Party members that now research … want to be informed"
The Tea Party movement may affiliate more with the Republican Party, but that doesn't mean a free … become the poster child of Tea Party wrath with his vote in favor … more
Political Predictions for 2014
Political strategists talk minimum wage, big government and Obamacare
… going to be galvanized into action by a referendum on a single, free-standing issue, in this case the minimum wage,” Ballenger said. “However, if a party and its candidates, and this year, that appears to be the Democrats, don't seem to have much of anything good going for them, they must try anything … more
Analysis: What's Next for Michigan Tea Parties?
Tax Day Tea Party rallies were held across the state and nation … campaign.
Evidence that the Tea Party is something the politicians … federal budget surplus.
Local Tea Party leaders are mostly reinforcing … arguably more attractive to the Tea Party base. The fractious, disorganized … closely identified with the Tea Party, and rightly or wrongly, … more
Tea Party Day 2010
… stood among nearly 1,000 Tea Party protesters on April 15 with … commentator was chastising Tea Partiers for not wanting any taxes. … goes on."
Thousands of Tea Party activists came out on April … thinks she is typical of the Tea Party movement.
She understands a third party is not "viable."
She is disillusioned … more
Tea Party Quotables...
… said.
A Gandhi quote becomes a Tea Party slogan
As Tim Phillips, director … Prosperity Foundation, was telling the Tea Party movement of their successes Saturday …
Phillips said the media ignored the Tea Party meetings, then they mocked them, … Associated Press analysis that found the Tea Party movement would have little impact … more
Are Tea Parties "A Lot of Noise" and "No Muscle"?
The tea party movement won't have an impact on congressional … Monday.
But many Michigan tea party activists discounted the … take the wind out of the tea party movement," said Glenn Clark, … member of the Oakland County Tea Party.
Clark, like many tea party … wall between the Republican Party and the tea party movement," … more
Advocacy Alleged In School District Bond Promotion
Traverse City school district officials say they did not tell people how to vote
A Traverse City tea party activist said he has filed a complaint with the Michigan Bureau of Elections claiming the Traverse City Area Public Schools … over it in its effort to pass this bond request," said Traverse City tea party activist Jason Gillman. "By offering more than information, and asking … more
Tea Party Express Stops at Capitol
… congressman who became the face of tea party wrath over the federalized … care bill, the national Tea Party Express rolled into Lansing … about 1,800 people.
The tea partiers waited 70 minutes as the … Williams, chairman of the Tea Party Express, praised the crowd … care bill that outraged the tea party movement. Stupak announced … more
Tea Party Express Bus Tour
The Tea Party Express features national leaders in the anti-tax, conservative, tea party movement along with musical performances. Stops … more information click here and for all of the Tea Party Express locations nationwide, click here. more
Michigan Tea Party Convention Proposed
… Friday, Ron Acton of the Jackson Tea Party sent an email out among various … a day later.
Tina Dupont of the Tea Party of West Michigan said the tea party groups are planning their own get together.
Dupont said the Michigan Tea Party Alliance has reserved the fairgrounds … more
Survey Says Tea Party and GOP Bonds Are Weakening
The Republican Party is losing its foothold in the tea party movement, according to a … 81 percent of the early tea party members identified themselves … Republicans before joining the tea party movement, but that dropped … Policy Doesn't Taste Better With Tea
Alabama Betrayal: Congressman … more
Survey Says Tea Party and GOP Bonds are Weakening
The Republican Party is losing its foothold in the tea party movement, according to a … 81 percent of the early tea party members identified themselves … Republicans before joining the tea party movement, but that dropped … 74 percent of the newer tea party members said they were affiliated … more
Tea Party Events Across Michigan
Tomorrow, Tea Party groups are holding events all over the state protesting higher taxes, bigger government … protest,” said William Gupton of the Lapeer County Tea Party Patriots. “We pay special tribute to our veterans … assortment of food and drinks.
A variety of Tea Party and smaller-government groups have joined forces … more
State Politicos Skip TEA Party
… reception, well-dressed political partiers eating prime rib provided … rib outside, and not even any tea, but some hot chocolate, a lot … attendees were there for the TEA Party-inspired "State of the Citizen" … Taxpayers Alliance.
When the TEA Party began its official program … running as an independent, TEA Party inspired, Republican candidate … more
State Politicos Skip Tea Party
… reception, well-dressed political partiers eating prime rib provided … rib outside, and not even any tea, but some hot chocolate, a lot … attendees were there for the Tea Party-inspired "State of the Citizen" … Taxpayers Alliance.
When the Tea Party began its official program … running as an independent, Tea Party inspired, Republican candidate … more
'The Tea Party' Barred From November Ballot
… state for the grassroots tea party movement.
Its arch-nemesis The Tea Party would not be allowed on the … Oakland County Democratic Party Jason Bauer's ties with The … Runs Mystery Candidates
Fake Tea Brewing
UAW-Posted PowerPoint …
Jackson Activist Asks Third-Party Tea Party 'Interloper' to 'Cease … more
State 'TEA' Groups Report Rapid Growth
… her 1,000th member for the TEA Party of West Michigan, she blogged … national health care bill.
TEA Party groups from around the state … found the Southwest Michigan Tea Patriots. His group was started … group move their April 15th TEA Party rally to a bigger park in … ago he went to the Romeo TEA Party's second meeting and 300 people … more
Fake Tea Party Scam Ends In Fraud Convictions
… Oakland Country Democratic Party official, was sentenced to … involvement with a 2010 fake Tea Party scheme. Bauer is the second … broke the story of the fake “Tea Party” in July of 2010 in the article, … Director Linked to Mysterious Tea Party Political Party.”
The Tea … Statements Could Be Invalid
Fake Tea Brewing
A Lawyer Offering Few … more
Jackson Activist Asks Third-Party Tea Party ‘Interloper’ to ‘Cease and Desist’
… candidate for the newly formed Tea Party, reached out Tuesday to the Jackson grassroots Tea Party organization.
In an e-mail, … by joining the third-party Tea Party.
The Tea Party is believed … Republicans by getting the third party on the ballot. Traverse City … Runs Mystery Candidates
Fake Tea Brewing
UAW-Posted PowerPoint … more
Will the Tea Party Fade if Republicans Win It All?
… succeed in enlisting the Tea Party movement in confrontations … could administer a huge Tea Party booster shot.
Gridlock will … which will cause tremendous Tea Party frustration and anger. They … country class will not support a party as conflicted as today's Republicans, … Policy Doesn't Taste Better With Tea
Alabama Betrayal: Congressman … more
Tea Party Candidate Identity Statements Could Be Invalid
The mysterious Tea Party candidates could face legal challenges … affidavits saying they accepted the party nomination before the convention … reported July 24 date of the Tea Party Convention in Saginaw.
The … finished its inspection of the Tea Party petition signatures.
Earlier … Runs Mystery Candidates
Fake Tea Brewing
UAW-Posted PowerPoint … more
Mysterious ‘The Tea Party,’ Under Investigation and Going to Court
… r the controversial "The Tea Party" political group makes it … Canvassers didn't approve the party's petition.
Petition forms didn't have "The" before "Tea Party" on it, which is the proper … The vote to approve The Tea Party petition failed in a 2-2 … attorney representing The Tea Party, said he expected to be in … more
Conyers: “Rational Abilities” of Tea Partiers are “Compromised”
… D-Detroit, repeatedly referred to tea party activists as "tea baggers" and said that their … understand the frustration of the tea baggers and the people who are … at the Michigan Democratic Party endorsement convention.
Conyers, … conversation towards the tea parties and the recent health care … more
Analysis: Michigan Primaries a Tea Party Failure?
… results as evidence that the Tea Party movement is ineffective or … worldview. This misses the Tea Party’s rejection of the entire … including the major political parties as currently constituted. … the first exhibit in the "Tea Party failed" narrative. Yet Mike … be legitimately viewed as a Tea-Partyish selection of an "anyone … more
Holt Activist To Ride With TEA Party Express
… Michigan, has been selected by the Tea Party Express to speak at stops in Michigan … being a speaker, she will be on the Tea Party Express bus doing a daily blog as … crowd than the past stop by the Tea Party Express, Fabiano said.
In September, the Tea Party Express rally drew 1,300 people … more
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