Tea Party Turns Five: How The Movement Has Changed America (+video)

Half a decade later, the Tea Party is still going strong despite the concerted efforts of leftists determined to halt its growing influence on the nation. Joe Miller, who aligned with the Tea Party early and quickly became one of its most recognizable leaders, explained the importance of Rick Santelli’s 2009 impromptu monologue.

“He basically said, ‘This is America. President Obama, are you listening? It’s time for another tea party,’” Miller recalled during an address at the recent Western Conservative Conference.

Since then, he explained, “grassroots have become activated.”

Instead of wringing their hands and lamenting the direction of America, millions of concerned citizens were able to identify with the movement and find a way to become active in correcting our nation’s course.

“If you want to change the direction of this country and are willing to go outside of the box to make it happen,” Miller continued, the Tea Party presented such opportunities.

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