A musing about the tea party

[mizzou]

Nobody associated with the Tea Party really likes tea or is willing to drink it, why not call it the Coffee party? That might be something I would be interested in.

Sit down, have a cup of coffee, talk politics.

Tea is a bit too pretentious sounding, almost like they are some uppity British lord discussing what to do with their serfs over tea.

I guess maybe we call it the tea party because back in the day, we had a tantrum about the British and then threw their crappy tea into the water?

 

[GTaudiophile]

Why not the Beer Party?

 

[lxskllr]

I guess maybe we call it the tea party because back in the day, we had a tantrum about the British and then threw their crappy tea into the water?

Ah, yes... Domestic terrorism. You see what happened last time homeland security rules got egregious....

 

[FoBoT]

w0w , you know nothing of american history?
would Sons of Liberty be more acceptable?

The Sons of Liberty was a secret American intercolonial organization founded in November 1765 to oppose the Stamp Act. The term "sons of liberty" was traditionally used to designate those dedicated to the defense of civil liberties, but it took on special meaning when a group led by John Lamb and Isaac Sears formed the Sons of Liberty in New York City. Chapters soon appeared throughout the colonies, mainly in cities and larger towns.
Although representing a cross section of society, the Sons of Liberty were mostly tradesmen, laborers, and shopkeepers. Besides transmitting intelligence to other chapters, local members resisted implementation of the Stamp Act by persuasion, pressure, or violence. In some places, notably New York and Connecticut, the group also functioned as a paramilitary association. The organization disbanded after repeal of the Stamp Act in March 1766.