AMA 189 - Why the Tea Party Wants What They Want with Mark Meckler

Mark Meckler co-founded the Tea Party Patriots, and is also an author. On the show, Mark talks about his organization, self-governance, and why people hate the Tea Party movement so much. Key Takeaways: 2:30 – The Tea Party founded was in 2009. 4:45 – Why is the Tea Party hated so much? 16:45 – What is an amendment convention? Mark explains. 21:50 – Congress passes board enabling acts and the regulators actually do the legislating. Mark and others are working towards stopping this. 25:40 – Elections are not enough, but with that said, we still need to vote. 28:05 – Would Texas become the Hong Kong of the United States? 31:00 – Remember, the larger the government, the smaller the citizen. Website: Tea Party Patriots: The Second American Revolution by Mark Meckler The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic www.ConventionOfStates.com (Originally recorded in Nov 2014)