You knew it had to happen, eventually. In response to the Tea Party, a largely conservative/libertarian political action faction that advocates free markets, and small government (except defense spending), a liberal/populist Coffee Party political action faction has formed. The Coffee Party's underlying principle is that government is "not the enemy of the people, but the expression of our collective will, and that we must participate in the democratic process in order to address the challenges we face as Americans." The first National Coffee Party Day was held last Saturday, March 13.
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What to make of the Tea Party at this junction? It's too soon to tell. You'll hear a great of rhetoric, and banter and hype, but regarding a systematic and professional evaluation of 'the TP,' there just aren't enough data points yet.
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