I think you are spot on.
I mainly identify as a Libertarian, but I love Pat Buchanon.
I sure don't agree with him 100%, but he,
and Ron Paul were voices in the wilderness for many long years.

I don't agree with the Teapartiers 100%, but I don't NEED to do so.
I can easily tolerate a wide set of views, provided they won't harm our nation.
Everything these socialists have touched in my entire 45 years in this world has turned to shit.
From education to "welfare", they've literally ruined everything they've touched.
The crazy bastards insist they just need to do more of the same.

I've personally witnessed what off-shoring our manufacturing backbone has done to America.
So I'm no fan of the Bushes, McCains, etc, who have enthusiastically gutted our nation.
The Chinese don't have to worry about the EPA, out of control unions, etc.
To make claims of "free trade" is pure BS.

Sorry for the rant.
In short, I think the Tea Party has touched a nerve because it is a move to RECLAIM
our nation from the greedy grasp of special interests, and return it to true "general welfare" of ALL OF US.