Even though I am a large-minded, liberal and one who might be described as a dreamer, I keep one eye on the tea party movement with great interest and concern.
I worry that some of its members are looking for another celebratory mannequin, or an excuse for one.
I am troubled, as with the GOP, that too many bigots are tea party activists – and that many of them are willing to demonstrate their radicalism openly and ferociously. The Tea Party also seems henpecked in doctrine by anti-abortion groups, the National Rifle Association, as well as others far beyond the norm in opinion or action.
Worse, the tea party – despite its constant denials is controlled by the right wing of the Republican Party along with ultra-Christian conservative groups – some of whom have wobbly reputations at best.
