Frequently Asked Questions
What is FourC?
Go to the "About Us" in the menu above.
What motivates Four C patriots?
Go to the "Issues" page on the menu above.
Is FourC or the Tea Party Movement a Political Party?
No, it is a Movement of political Independents who may support candidates from any political party that are conservative and believe in Constitutional restraint of government.
Is FourC a Tea Party group?
FourC is loosely associated with Tea Party groups across the country and state. There is no formal association with any national or state Tea Party organization.
Does the Tea Party movement have a national Organization?
There are several organizations that consider themselves a "Tea Party national organization" however the reality is that many Tea Party groups will try to avoid the emergence of a "National organization" for to do this is to move toward creating a "Third Political Party" which would mean that set positions or platforms would have to be defended. The most productive role for the Tea Party Movement is to be an honest broker or a loyal opposition supporting the Constitution as envisioned by the Founding Fathers.
Does the Tea Party Movement have a national leader?
No! The Tea Party movement does not have a national leader for to do that is to fall into the same trap described above.
What role does conservative radio and TV talk show hosts play in the Tea Party Movement?
Several nationally syndicated conservative radio and TV talk shows have endorsed and routinely report on activities of the Tea Party Movement and their events. They are partially responsible for the growth of the Tea Party movement as they espouse the concerns and positions of "We The People" and articulate them so they are heard and understood.
What role does Glen Beck play in the Tea Party Movement?
Glen Beck is a very successful entertainer who is politically conservative and feels as many Tea Party Patriots do that both major political parties are corrupt. He is partially the reason for the growth of the Tea Party Movement because he espouses many of the Tea Party positions and articulates them in a down to earth manner. Glen Beck is not the leader of the Tea Party Movement nor does the great mass of the movement endorse all the actions and opinions of Glen Beck.
Isn't the Tea Party Movement just an offshoot of the Republican Party?
No! The Tea Party movement is a conservative and populist protest movement in the United States. It emerged in early 2009 partially in response to the federal government's stimulus package, officially known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Individuals in the Tea Party Movement believe that the National Republican Party is not representing the interests of many conservatives. In an effort to stop the current excesses of the National Democratic party and the serious grabs of more federal power the Tea Party movement may be temporarily allied with the Republican Party.
Won't the Tea Party movement become a Third Political Party?
It is not the intent of most in the Tea Party movement to become a third party. Tea Party Patriots realize that it would not be in the best interest of the country to divide the conservative vote between Republican and Tea Party candidates.
Is there a State organization for the Tea Party Movement?
There are a number of State Tea Party groups. Local groups may connect with as many as they wish to gain information about Tea Party events as well as across the state. One State Tea Party group has aligned itself with the State Sovereignty issue, working to have state legislators vote on sovereignty legislation which would return federally usurped powers back to Washington state.
Doesn't the Tea Party Movement need a national organization to effect the missions to which these groups aspire?
No, but increasingly, communications lines are being created so that efforts can be coordinated.
Is there a political platform for the Tea Party Movement?
No! Return of usurped power to the people and the states and prevention of current Democratic Party excesses is as close to a common platform as the various regional organizations get.
Aren't individuals in the Tea Party Movement Racists?
No. The Tea Party movement wants to protect and restore the human rights of all Americans, regardless of race, creed, or color. The racist smear is a standard tactic of the left. The problem with Obama is not that he is black. It's that he is working every day to radically increase the intrusion of government coercion into the lives of individual citizens. The initial Tea Party Movement attracted angry citizens from many extremist splinter groups. Those extremists are being weeded out as the movement matures.
Is the Tea Party movement Anti-Obama?
The Tea Party Movement is against the socialist programs that President Barack Obama seeks to impose on the American people. Patriots honor and respect the office of the President of the United States, thus Mr. Obama. However, our higher loyalty is to the Constitution and to the protection of our precious, inalienable rights. The Tea Party rebellion was sparked by the first "stimulus" package and the brutish effort to impose Obama's blatant socialist agenda on America before the August 2009 recess. We believe that many past Obama supporters looking for "Hope and Change" will discover that the real engine for change is a movement that honors the US Constitution.. Click to see a more detailed history of the Tea Party Movement.
Is the Tea Party Movement and FourC Anti-Abortion?
Nearly four decades since the controversial Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision our country is still divided. Many in FourC argue that the abortion issue is extremely divisive with committed activists on both sides. Recognizing the polarity that the abortion issue embodies we believe that it is a matter that should be left to the States to determine. We agree on the importance of the issue but refuse to enter into an argument which might derail our effort to restore the Constitution.
Does the Tea Party Movement and FourC have a positive program rather than just saying "No" to more stimulus money?
Does the Tea Party Movement and FourC have a positive program rather than just saying "No" to more stimulus money?
Yes, we do. Discover the positive issues that move us in "Issues". To restore the Constitution requires a longer term strategy which is detailed under "Grand Strategy".
Do the Tea Party Patriots believe in God?
Our Founding Fathers founded the Constitution and the Bill of Rights based on their belief in God and many patriots share the same moral premises but ground their beliefs in reason and natural law. We believe that our founding documents are profoundly rational prescriptions for a civilized society of free citizens.
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