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Latino leaders in Nevada and nationwide are quietly debating whether to sever their traditional Democratic ties and form an independent grass-roots political group.

The idea, born of frustration over the party’s inaction on immigration reform and fears that as a voting bloc they’re a political afterthought, Latino leaders have discussed the idea among themselves locally and in conference calls with colleagues across the country.

The unlikely model for the movement they would like to launch is the Tea Party — not in substance, of course, but in its grass-roots organizational style. Acknowledging the source of their inspiration, Latino leaders have dubbed the proposed movement the “Tequila Party.”

These Hispanic leaders have noticed that while the Tea Party has had spotty electoral success, it has called attention to its concerns and values and put the establishment on notice.

SuperHornet wrote: the original Tea Party which protested unfair British taxation without representation, a key issue among many for today's Tea Party.

Wille Nelson Creates 'Teapot Party' for Marijuana Legalization
Posted Nov 29th 2010 12:00PM by Gayle RichardsonComments [2]Print this page|EmailShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on DiggShare on Lifestream

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Willie Nelson's arrest for pot possession over the weekend has not deterred the Texan from smoking the illegal substance. In fact, it has only fueled his determination to further advocate the legalization of marijuana.

"Tax it, regulate it and legalize it," Willie stated to CelebStoner.com following his arrest. "And stop the border wars over drugs. Why should the drug lords make all the money? Thousands of lives will be saved."

Willie, who was arrested at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint the morning of November 26, has already created a new group to focus on his efforts. "There's the Tea Party. How about the Teapot Party?," he suggests. "Our motto: We lean a little to the left." Only two days after his arrest -- and subsequent release after posting a $2,500 bond -- the 77-year old started 'Willie Nelson's Teapot Party' Facebook page to create awareness of his new cause.

The group, which already has more than 5,000 followers, has earned the respect of several high-profile celebrities, including actor and comedian Tommy Chong. "If Willie gets behind something, you know it's going to be big and in your face," Tommy tells CelebStoner. "Any pot party is a wonderful idea."

kalm wrote:This one seems more legit and inclusive:

Wille Nelson Creates 'Teapot Party' for Marijuana Legalization
Posted Nov 29th 2010 12:00PM by Gayle RichardsonComments [2]Print this page|EmailShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on DiggShare on Lifestream

Jeff Gentner, Getty Images
Willie Nelson's arrest for pot possession over the weekend has not deterred the Texan from smoking the illegal substance. In fact, it has only fueled his determination to further advocate the legalization of marijuana.

"Tax it, regulate it and legalize it," Willie stated to CelebStoner.com following his arrest. "And stop the border wars over drugs. Why should the drug lords make all the money? Thousands of lives will be saved."

Willie, who was arrested at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint the morning of November 26, has already created a new group to focus on his efforts. "There's the Tea Party. How about the Teapot Party?," he suggests. "Our motto: We lean a little to the left." Only two days after his arrest -- and subsequent release after posting a $2,500 bond -- the 77-year old started 'Willie Nelson's Teapot Party' Facebook page to create awareness of his new cause.

The group, which already has more than 5,000 followers, has earned the respect of several high-profile celebrities, including actor and comedian Tommy Chong. "If Willie gets behind something, you know it's going to be big and in your face," Tommy tells CelebStoner. "Any pot party is a wonderful idea."

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93henfan wrote:Race-based political parties.

dbackjon wrote:

93henfan wrote:Race-based political parties.

Yeah...

Political Advocacy groups - maybe. This? Nah.

What is next, American Indians forming the Tee Pee Party?

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:"the success of the tea party" the greatest political misnomer of the last 30 years perhaps.

tea party is nothing more or less than base republicans organizing in a different way... think the howard dean democrats and meetups in around 2002-2004. they've brought very little new blood to their party it's just the same activists with a different label... the national tea party movement is run by dick armey for chrissakes... the "tea party" was largely a media-created phenomenon (with the help of the gop's biggest consulting firms) and reflects nothing new politically - just angry middle aged white people who feel entitled to power expressing shock and disbelief that they lost an election.

this is, undoubtedly, a tiny fringe movement of latino dems... who will end up being an issue based faction within the party.

of course, maybe i'm wrong, given the rampant and unchecked success of single-issue parties in american political history, i'm sure this will also be a success... i mean, president wallace was able to keep segregation around, and we still have free silver, and thanks to the know-nothings all those Papists were sent back to Eastern Euro... oh wait...

kalm wrote:Willie could join forces with the Koch brothers and form the Tea-Pot Dome Party.

SuperHornet wrote:Why would anyone want to hang out with a chick who intentionally screwed over a football player?

SuperHornet wrote:Until I checked the link (a legit news outlet), I thought this was a joke.

I know they're riffing on the Tea Party name, but it doesn't really work for me. The Tea Party organizers are capitalizing (rather crassly, I might add) on the original Tea Party which protested unfair British taxation without representation, a key issue among many for today's Tea Party.

The directors of the company attempted to avert bankruptcy by appealing to Parliament for financial help. This led to the passing of the Tea Act in 1773, which gave the Company greater autonomy in running its trade in America, and allowed it an exemption from the tea tax which its colonial competitors were required to pay. When the American colonists, who included tea merchants, were told of the act, they tried to boycott it, claiming that, although the price had gone down on the tea when enforcing the act, it was a tax all the same, and the king should not have the right to just have a tax for no apparent reason. The arrival of tax-exempt Company tea, undercutting the local merchants, triggered the Boston Tea Party in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, one of the major events leading up to the American Revolution.

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:"the success of the tea party" the greatest political misnomer of the last 30 years perhaps.

tea party is nothing more or less than base republicans organizing in a different way... think the howard dean democrats and meetups in around 2002-2004. they've brought very little new blood to their party it's just the same activists with a different label... the national tea party movement is run by dick armey for chrissakes... the "tea party" was largely a media-created phenomenon (with the help of the gop's biggest consulting firms) and reflects nothing new politically - just angry middle aged white people who feel entitled to power expressing shock and disbelief that they lost an election.

OSBF wrote:

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:"the success of the tea party" the greatest political misnomer of the last 30 years perhaps.

tea party is nothing more or less than base republicans organizing in a different way... think the howard dean democrats and meetups in around 2002-2004. they've brought very little new blood to their party it's just the same activists with a different label... the national tea party movement is run by dick armey for chrissakes... the "tea party" was largely a media-created phenomenon (with the help of the gop's biggest consulting firms) and reflects nothing new politically - just angry middle aged white people who feel entitled to power expressing shock and disbelief that they lost an election.

The modern tea party is nothing more than a reincarnation of John Birch Society.

andy7171 wrote:

SuperHornet wrote:Why would anyone want to hang out with a chick who intentionally screwed over a football player?

Because she's hot and easy?

bandl wrote:

andy7171 wrote: Because she's hot and easy?

Not her best picture, by any means, in fact her face looks like you could play marbles on it, but I'd still hit it. And then wash myself for about 24 hours. But then probably hit it again. And wash. Endless cycle.