California Conservative

One of my first reads of the day is Redstate, usually, right after HotAir, Gateway Pundit, SCSUScholars and Shot In The Dark. In his latest post, Erick Erickson worries that the Tea Party Movement might implode. Here’s what Erick has to say about the Tea Party Movement:

The tea party movement is in danger of imploding.

Go re-read that first sentence again please.

The implosion is not because there is no momentum. It is not because there is no desire for more. It is not because of a lack of enthusiasm. To be clear, there is plenty of enthusiasm, plenty of desire for more, and plenty of momentum.

The tea party movement is in danger of implosion because like many truly grassroots movements, there are a host of competing egos and entities all claiming the title of “leader” and in the desire to be leader, they are not willing to work with each other. Some are using it to advance their own agendas. Some entities, which otherwise are known for nothing, have tried to claim the tea party movement as their own. Other groups, which do massively good work and just want to help, are being shut out by the so called grassroots leaders who want all the glory and are deeply suspicious of credible organizations willing to help.

People that worried if the Tea Parties were a one-time event now know that they aren’t. There’s plenty of energy waiting to be channeled into something more. Here’s Erick’s suggestion on what to do next: (more…)