https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2011/09/08/the-global-tea-party-and-its-enemies/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:02:33 -0400<![CDATA[The Tea Party is at once a very traditional American phenomenon &#8212; generally known as a &#8220;Great Awakening&#8221; &#8212; and part of a global insurrection.  In both cases, the status quo is portrayed as oppressive and corrupt, and the rebellion against it is highly moralistic and flows from religious sources.]]>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:49:42 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2011/09/08/the-global-tea-party-and-its-enemies-n187360