I also belong to the same party as George Washington. Doesn't tell you a helluva lot, does it?.

My answer to your question, GfS:   I think that high on the agenda of the Tea Party IS to get Barack Obama out of the White House and replace him with one of an assortment of Right Wing candidates, but so far there is no consensus as to which one, Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, the more conservative the better. Some even favor Sarah Palin despite her handicap (brain composed of oatmeal).

The fact that Obama is black (bi-racial, actually) IS the major factor with some. That's undeniable. To certain benighted members of the populace, especially those who would gravitate to a movement like the Tea Party, ANY "black blood" is sufficient to make one a "n****r." But to others, that's just a fringe benefit that would go with deposing him.

In my opinion, racism is not the main agenda of the Tea Party, but it IS a strong component with a large percentage of the party's members. But they would never admit it, except among themselves. Never to the media.

Their stated willingness to use violence if they don't get their way is a matter of considerable concern.

Question answered, GfS. Next subject?

Don Firth