Joe, the collapse of the so-called "centrists" was an example of the rise of fascism
in Thirties Germany.

Also, Mudcatters, it has to be stated that the "tea party" doesn't reflect the views of
the majority of Americans. It's a fringe group by comparison. It just gets a lot of
media play for their ratings.

By the way, with the advent of the British National Party, I think it's fair to
ask why British hate each other so much? :)