To Bury Caesar, Not to Praise Him

The Tea Party movement and the Republican Party are in the process of merging pursuant to the current “smaller government” fad.


Some in both groups oppose the merger — the Tea Party types because they know they’re being co-opted, “serious” Republican types because they fear that “smaller government” promises might actually have to be kept in some small measure — but it’s probably a done deal. The GOP requires a horse to ride back to power; the Tea Party’s energy is beginning to wane and its members are casting about for a rider to apply the spurs.


A match made in hell, and well on its way to consummation.

We like the tea party crowd's passion but we have doubts about their motivations. They proclaim they want smaller government and lower taxes but are they willing to give up their share of the government dole - social security, medicare, medicaid, unemployment benefits, etc. - to achieve these goals? The government takes and the government gives. Independence means refusing to participate in this activity to the extent necessary to thwart tyranny. We don't believe the tea partiers are ready to take this leap.