Assumptions of the Tea Party Movement
A World of Their Own
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This book presents a reassessment of the fundamental principles of the Tea Party movement. The Tea Party movement is largely associated with those who want a severely limited federal government spending far fewer taxpayer dollars. What gets less attention are the underlying Tea Party sentiments that, the book argues, are not so much false as they are terribly dated in light of the current national landscape. Such sentiments include prioritizing self-reliance, viewing politics as a “dirty business,” considering “free enterprise” unassailable, and believing the earth to be man’s possession. Brown skillfully and thoughtfully breaks from partisan considerations to get at the root of the movement, arguing that too many Tea Partiers are living in a world of their own, which, given so many pressing problems in the world, amounts to what Brown calls “sentimental mischief.”
This book presents a reassessment of the fundamental principles of the Tea Party movement. The Tea Party movement is largely associated with those who want a severely limited federal government spending far fewer taxpayer dollars. What gets less attention are the underlying Tea Party sentiments that, the book argues, are not so much false as they are terribly dated in light of the current national landscape. Such sentiments include prioritizing self-reliance, viewing politics as a “dirty business,” considering “free enterprise” unassailable, and believing the earth to be man’s possession. Brown skillfully and thoughtfully breaks from partisan considerations to get at the root of the movement, arguing that too many Tea Partiers are living in a world of their own, which, given so many pressing problems in the world, amounts to what Brown calls “sentimental mischief.”
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“Through the age-old practice of examining the underlying assumptions, David Brown offers key insights about the most disturbing dysfunctions in our society. He mounts a sobering challenge to the usefulness of policy analysis to understand let alone mitigate social discord, while raising uncomfortable questions about how public management is taught and practiced Faculty, students and graduates of professional public affairs programs take heed!” (Alec Ian Gershberg, Chair, Urban Policy Analysis & Management Program, Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy, The New School, USA)
“Over my thirty-eight years as a government affairs professional, I have witnessed how unchallenged ‘facts’ become the foundation of belief systems which undermine meaningful politicaldialogue. As the national political climate illustrates, immigrants, minorities, women and members of the LGBT community are often the victims of these belief systems. Brown’s research has applicability far beyond the Tea Party and serves to underscore the critical importance of inquiry as the progenitor of positive political dialogue.” (James F. Capalino, Chief Executive Officer, Capalino+Company)
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