Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What Is the Tea Party?
Answer: The Tea Party is a dynamic and
powerful grassroots movement. It is not a political party, but a
loosely organized, bi-partisan group of American citizens who are
concerned about the direction of America. There is no “leader” as
such, but American citizens who have banded
together. We stand with our founders, as we urge members to engage
fully on the issues they consider important and aligned with
their beliefs.
Question: Who is the Tea Party
Patriots of Central Pennsylvania?
Answer:
We are a group of individuals living in Central Pennsylvania who
share a common desire to return our government (local, state and
federal) back to “the will of the people.” We are affiliated with
the national organization Tea Party Patriots that has approximately
2800 groups across America.
Question: Is the Tea Party Patriots
of Central PA independent?
Answer:
Although we are affiliated with the
national Tea Party Patriots, we are free to conduct our local
organization as we choose.
Question: When did the Tea Party
Patriots of Central Pa. begin?
Answer:
Our local group began with a Tax
Rally in April, 2010. Our second event was a Rally on October 23,
2010. We have a steering committee of approximately 20 people in addition
to committees implementing our goals and mission.
Question: What does the organization
stand for?
Answer:
We have 3 Core Values; the binding ingredients of all Tea Party
Patriots organizations. They are:
Question: Does the Tea Party endorse
candidates?
Answer:
The Tea Party Patriots does not endorse
candidates. When you hear about a candidate who has been endorsed
by the Tea Party, it may be coming from either the Tea Party Express
or Tea Party Nation, which are separate organizations from the Tea
Party Patriots.
Question: Is the Tea Party Patriots
of Central PA affiliated with any political organization or party?
Answer:
We are NOT affiliated with any group
or political party. While we may agree with the positions of other
groups, we are completely independent.
Question: If I make a donation to the
Tea Party Patriots of Central Pa., how is that money spent?
Answer:
We have no staff and pay no dues to
any organization. Your entire donation is used in Central PA to
support our mission through community education and actions
supporting our three core values.
Question: What are you doing to make
changes in Washington DC. and Pennsylvania?
Answer: Our
work has just begun! We plan to hold ALL elected officials
accountable by direct contact with them and their staff, reminding
them that they are in office at the “will of the people.” This
applies to all, regardless of their political affiliation. We have
an extensive network in place to help us be proactive and we are
dedicated to reversing the damage that has occurred.
Question: What are your plans to
advance accountability and make the changes
that are needed in
our government?
Answer:
We the citizens of Central PA are determined to return our country back to its founding
principles by applying pressure to elected
officials (local, state, and federal) to return to those principles
regarding freedom and liberty,
Question: What actions are needed?
Answer:
We need to energize, educate, and
empower people to speak out about American exceptionalism and the
true meaning of our Constitution. We need to learn to be proactive
instead of reactive. We need to stand up for the concepts of fiscal
responsibility, constitutionally limited government and free
markets.
Question: What can I do now?
Answer:
Educate yourself, dig deep and get the facts, understand the
Constitution, contract your Legislators, and encourage your friends
and neighbors to become involved. Bring someone to the next
meeting!!! |
