Just in case

I pointed folks to Nance's comment, but since it's well worth the read and folks might ignore my advice, here 'tis:

The irony would be fascinating if it wasn't so painful. So many of those who are drawn to the pseudo-power of the Tea Party movement are demonstrating a version of Stockholm Syndrome; they can't tell the difference between those who have historically exploited them and those who are willing to risk everything to help them.