Why do we need an acronym or a new name? The name refers back to a key and profound part of U.S. history. That fact alone should suffice for anyone in the movement.
Amen..works for me
Amen..works for me
Marketing wize...everyone in the United States knows about us Tea Party folks...and that it wants an end to wasteful spending.
Everyone now knows that ACORN is a wickedly criminal enterprize.
My only suggestion is that people learn the full history of the original Boston Tea Party.
While the MSM is already bent on misunderstanding, the present moniker makes that flub on their part easier. First they thought it was about taxes. Only very recently have they begun to report that it is not just about taxes but about spending. But we also sound off about policy at Tea Parties, and that is the most important thing of all.
Granted, “representation” could be an issue here. The considerable few red states who are represented by Republicans are getting their wishes virtually ignored in Washington. But this almost has to be pointed up as part as a catchy sound bite to avoid getting misconscrewed.
Ping. You’re absolutely right. Whatever new name is chosen will be demonized by the left anyway. Personally, I think the left’s verbal response to the Tea Parties was weak and churlish.
The historical underpinning for the Tea Parties resonates way beyond the dem rant. Furthermore, it is all about taxes in the end—just as it was with King George. I think the the taxes:tea party alliteration is simple and catchy. Morevover, taxes are a burden on everyone.
Leave the Tea Party label alone and focus on substance is the ticket to conservative resurgeance.