Last class, we talked about the political involvement of Black/African-American Christian preachers in the political process and the effect that Barack Obama's pastor, Jeremiah Wright, had on politics in the United States.
Next class's readings are about a movement of a different political tendency, what is being called the Tea Party. They are opposed to Barack Obama's government and are organizing to defeat his party, the Democratic Party, in the upcoming elections in November.
Pay attention to what exactly their criticisms of the government are and who they are, and think about what your opinion of this movement might be.
In Washington, Thousands Stage Protests of Big Government
Tea Party Supporters Doing Fine, but Angry Nonetheless
See you next Tuesday!
Andrew
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