Coffee or Tea?

Everyone, meet Annabel Park:

So what is this Coffee Party really about? To start, it’s about civility. One of the first things you see on their website (which, by the way, is here: http://www.coffeepartyusa.com/) is the following pledge: “As a member or supporter of the Coffee Party, I pledge to conduct myself in a way that is civil, honest, and respectful toward people with whom I disagree. I value people from different cultures, I value people with different ideas, and I value and cherish the democratic process.” Wow, an actual conversation? Sounds like something I could get behind.

Although the media has already begun to try to pit the coffee party against the tea party, the two movements actually have a lot in common. First of all, everyone’s angry. Both sides are afraid for the financial stability of the country and are sick of politicians who seem painfully out of touch with ordinary Americans. Both movements are planning to elect their own people, normal citizens, to office, although the Coffee Party might be a little late to the party to get into the 2010 election.

If you’d like to find out more about them, here’s a good Washington Post article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/25/AR2010022505517.html

If you’d like to follow them on Facebook, go here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/coffeeparty?ref=search&sid=35802366.3302691802..1

At the end of the day, whichever movement you identify most with… enjoy your caffeinated beverage!