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    Tea Party Patriots: The Second American Revolution
    Tea Party Patriots: The Second American Revolution
    Tea Party Patriots: The Second American Revolution
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    Tea Party Patriots: The Second American Revolution

    Written by Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin

    Narrated by Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin

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    The definitive history of one of the most radical, revolutionary movements the country has ever seen, from those who started it all

    In 2009, an unemployed mother of two and a politically inexperienced northern California attorney met on a conference call that would end up starting one of the largest grassroots political organizations in American history, the Tea Party Patriots. Fueled by the fires of passion and patriotism, Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin have become the faces of the most powerful political movement in the country, empowering their more than twenty million members by using both high-tech advances and the time-tested American tradition of rallying in public. Promoting the basic principles of the Tea Party Movement—free market, limited government, and fiscal responsiblity—the Tea Party Patriots have become the largest tea party organization in the world. With unparalleled access to the inner workings of the movement, Meckler and Martin hope to explain how the Tea Party came to be, what it is and is not, and perhaps most important, provide the first comprehensive, forward-looking document outlining a plan to restore America to its prior greatness.

    Never before has there been such an audience for this material. Americans of all political stripes have been waiting for a thorough and informative account of this movement. Straight from the co-founders themselves, Tea Party Patriots promises to be the definitive source for a political revolution.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateFeb 14, 2012
    ISBN9781455877607

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    • 2/5
      I'm not sure what I was expecting, but unless a) you are deeply interested in the tea party, and b) looking for a textbook to read, this wasn't really it. It's interesting, but a bit of a snoozer, which is too bad considering the folks writing the book have some great core ideas and ideals that have gotten muddied in the popular media. All aspects of the Tea Party philosophy are covered well....it's just very dry, and somewhat pedantic.
    • 3/5
      Don't expect a dispassionate or objective account of the rise and expansion of the Tea Party from this book, as it is written by a self-described founder and charter member. What you will find here is a first-person account of how and why the movement began, which is interesting and valuable in its own right. If you're looking to understand the movement and its members, better to read Theda Skocpol's excellent book that is based on pollng and interviews. It's a more objective and useful account for scholars and interested bystanders.
    • 4/5
      “Tea Party Patriots: The Second America Revolution” was, to my surprise, much better and more informative than I had expected. The introductory bios were weak but relatively short and did not interfere with the intent of the book which was to introduce the Tea Party and explain their Constitutional inspirations and actionsMark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin effectively dispel the “major media” notion that Tea Partiers are some sort of fringe, right-wing group reacting to specific, transient government policies. Instead they demonstrate issues with both major political parties going back nearly one hundred years, and that their members are from every walk of life, joined by the common love of country and Constitutionality. Democrats, Republicans, independents and everything in between are active members. But most importantly, “Tea Party Patriots” not only explains what they don’t like, it goes on to propose numerous alternative solutions and suggests – indeed implores – the reader to get active and do the same. Agree or disagree you will learn that the Tea Party Patriots are indeed your friends, neighbors, and family, their ultimate goals being to restore the American culture and return sovereignty to the people where it righty and Constitutionally belongs.
    • 4/5
      This book very effectively outlines the evolution and philosophy of the Tea Party. It directly examines economics, politics, education, the judicial system and popular culture. I particularly enjoyed the quotes from historic figures which are pertinent today.
    • 4/5
      The Tea Party movement's mission "is to attract, educate, organize and mobilize our fellow citizens to secure public policy consistent with our three core values of Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government and Free Markets" ...Issues like abortion and gay marriage have little to do with our core principles, and therefore we leave these issues for other groups to advocate.'This book informs the reader on what the Tea Party strives for-- not what the media reports. This book does a good job laying out the concerns felt by Tea Party members about the out of control government spending and increasing regulations.The Tea Party movement means something a little different to each involved; this book showcases the uneasiness felt toward a government that is out of touch with the people.
    • 5/5
      This book is highly recommended. Read it prepared to challenge what you read, but also read it being prepared to be challenged by what you read. You may disagree with what you read, but you will hard pressed to prove they are wrong. Read it with an open mind, even though that might be hard to do. You will benefit from it. You might lose some of the garbage you have picked up regarding the Tea Party, and you will gain a more honest opinion of the movement.
    • 4/5
      While the overall writing of this book is not always exemplary, the message is so profound and important, that I am willing to overlook it. The idea is incredibly simple: give Americans the opportunity to choose the course of their lives rather than allowing the government to dictate winners and losers. While the authors sometime lose their way(America is NOT a Christian nation) the impact of their ideas overcomes their inconsistency.
    • 4/5
      This book is the fresh history of the beginnings of the Tea Party movement. It gives a real look at the dis-function of our government and the reasons so many people are getting behind the movement. This is a must read if you are of voting age, interested in politics, or just do not want to see this country go down the tube. Take a long look at how our leaders and government have changed our core values.
    • 5/5
      Both Meckler and Martin, the co-founders of the Tea Party Patriots organization, which is but one arm of the much broader, and more commonly known Tea Party movement that arose in 2010, lay out a detailed and comprehensive accounting of their philosophy and ideology for this movement. From explaining how this movement began as a truly grassroots effort with little organization and direction, to their proposal of a long-term solution to the nation's problems, this book should be a must read for anyone interested or involved even reomtely in American politics today. Will it serve to convince doubters or convert "non-believers"? That will be hard to say. However, it is a very easy to read explanation of one side's beliefs, and will be accessable to alomst everyone. Folks who are already supporters of the movement will find a reassertion of their core beliefs and insipration to continue. Those who are not supporters, on the fence, or doubters of the movement will walk away with at least a better understanding of the thoughts and motivations of those who do support the Tea Party.
    • 5/5
      Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, or have your political views labeled "Apathetic" on Facebook, you MUST read this book. This isn't about Democrat versus Republican -- it's about everyone working together to bring responsibility and accountability back to the United States government. It's about making the government reflect the will of the people instead of the will of the lobbyists. It's about giving people the freedom to make their own choices. And it MAKES SENSE.You're a Democrat who staunchly believes that people should have the freedom to make their own moral choices? Great! Read the book. I don't think you'll be able to disagree with it.You're a Republican convinced that people should be able to keep their money to spend as they see fit? Excellent! Buy the book.You just want both parties to leave you alone so you can live your own life? Yep, read the book.The book begins with an explanation of what started the Tea Party movement, as moves on to a detailed description of the Tea Party's views on everything from the 1913 Constitutional amendments to freedom of choice in education. Everything is well documented with statistics and quotes from the Founding Fathers, and it's all done in a very readable way. I started the book at 10:00 last night, read until I had to go to sleep, and started reading again the minute I got up this morning.I didn't know much at all about the Tea Party movement before reading this book. Politics irritates the crap out of me, and I figured that I, as an ordinary person, could have no impact on anything that happens politically. I know in theory that it's a good idea to vote, but I hadn't updated my voter registration since graduating from college and moving to a different county.After reading the book?I'm now going to send in my voter registration as soon as I finish this review. And I just might start calling my representatives to give them feedback. One voice alone can't do much -- but millions of voices united in a desire to return to the original intents of the Founding Fathers? I'll be a part of that.
    • 4/5
      This book is a great story of the history and future of the Tea Party Patriots. It will be very reasuring to Tea Party supports and will explain their beliefs to those who don't understand what the Tea Party is about. Will it recruit new members and win over doubters? Only time will tell but if it is read with an open mind and at lest a look at how Tea Party sees the state of the United States a person has to agree on our problems wether they agree with the solutions or not.
    • 4/5
      To say that the Tea Party movement has been controversial is a definite understatement. Our biased media (some left, some right) have only fueled the fire. In Tea Party Patriots: The Second American Revolution Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin have laid out a concise, well written, and well documented book on what the Tea Party stands for and where they are headed. Perhaps it will tame some of the flames.This is not a right verses left book. Meckler and Martin take to task politicians from both sides of the aisle that violate the core values of the movement.The Tea Party values and beliefs grew out of an open forum where people could (and still can) post and comment on the Tea Party website what they felt was the true role of government. The first chapter briefly describes how the movement grew without any real direction or plan. Citizens concerned about the health of our country from across the nation began to communicate through the use of technology, mostly facebook and twitter. Meckler and Martin then started working to bring about some organization and coordination. The 1st Chapter then offers a brief overview of the core beliefs and values of the Tea Party.The bulk of the reminder of the book addresses the following areas: economics, politics, education, judiciary and culture. Each chapter not only discusses the current problems and weakness in each area, but Meckler and Martin also put forth possible solutions that would bring about reform. In the final chapter the authors realize that the state of our nation did not happen overnight, so they are proposing the creation of a 40 year plan. The plan will focus on the five areas of economics, politics, education, judiciary and culture.Overall the book is well written and easily understandable. The facts and figures used in the illustrations are well documented and sighted. It is hard to say if the book will win over any of the critics of the Tea Party, but I found it a great resource on the values of the movement. I think this quote from the book regarding the fiscal state of our nation sums up the Tea Party: "[Americans] understand that our fiscal problems run deep, that these problems are the fault of both major political parties, and that only We the People can return our country to a sustainable path." p. 202
    • 4/5
      Chronicles the grass-roots movement that is changing the political dialog of America from "How much money should we spend?" to "How much must we cut to save the nation?" Also an indispensable guide to realigning the Federal Government with the U.S. Constitution on which it is based. As the book says, "If you are not angry, you are not paying attention."Readers of this book (especially angry ones like me who believe that our treasure is being wasted, our Constitution is getting shredded, and our country is in a headlong race for socialism) will learn that there is still hope for America. It's the same hope that's been around for 236 years now and hasn't changed. It's the hope that Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government, and Free Markets can be restored in this country and that our leaders can be made to once again regain the vision - and the wisdom - of the Founding Fathers.Highly recommended to all frustrated Americans, which I and the authors assume is at least 50% of us.