And it's working wonders for them, Greg. It's only "beautiful" in your own mind.
And lest you forget ... the original "Tea Partiers," not to mention the men who wrote the Constitution, were part of an organized movement that had recognized leaders.
BTW, they are not just using these tactics against "tea party" people they are accusing all right wingers, and that might include you unless you are the left wing troll you appear to be.