The Tea Party is losing momentum, and we need to gain it back.

This happens with populist movements all the time: they gather a lot of steam early on, and then things die down.

Part of the problem is that we're all over the place and not focused on a few things. The other problem is there is no quality control. Anyone can say anything, and claim to be speaking for the Tea Party.

We need to combine intensity with civility and disciplined organization.