[Moonman62]

Few people know how the “tea party” got its start, most of all, those who trash the tea party.

[FreeAtlanta]

You are very right. I make sure to say Taxed Enough Already whenever I start a conversation with someone who doesn’t know what it is. I often have genuine questions coming from people who are confused about it or think it is an extremist movement.

It is amazing how well the Democrats, Republican Establishment and Media have been able to confuse people. If they all worked with us, we could fix this country.

[BreezyDog]

I had a Gadsden Flag flying in front of my house before Santelli’s rant. I put it up November 8th 2008.

[firebrand]

The Rick Santelli rant of 5 years ago is getting a lot of play, and it had a big part. A book called Boiling Mad goes into the roots. A reviewer has this to say:

Zernike introduces us to the first Tea Partier, a nose-pierced young teacher who lives in Seattle with her fiancé, an Obama supporter.

But as with all successes, there are many fathers.

I remember that as good read, very informative too. Haven't gotten around to reading Jenny Beth Martin's book yet.