[xzins]

The “tea party” became everything and was doomed without formal structure and principles to eventually become nothing. Anybody could hang out a “tea party” sign, and they did.

[babble-on]

exactly right

[Timber Rattler]

The “tea party” became everything and was doomed without formal structure and principles to eventually become nothing.

But, but, but...I have been told repeatedly (and rudely) here on this forum that the TEA Party did not need leadership or an organization, and that its lack of structure was its strength.

Guess the chest beaters were wrong.

[1010RD]

That fluidity is its strength.