I personally look forward to the tea party holding political office. The way I see it, this is the only way for them to dissolve as a political "movement," because those they elected will quickly become a part of the system they despise. Frankly, I'm sick of seeing the words "tea" and "party" together and will be glad when its all over.
Interesting that the comments and blog posts revert to condescending remarks, age racism (ageism), and other similar approaches. Indignant and intolerant at the same time. Kind of an amazing read.