I have an impression of grass roots organizations that is for the most part disorganized. Not that my impression is disorganized but the organizations that call themselves and/or are grass roots (dis)organizations themselves. They seem to jump up with a yelp and then disappear into the reality quagmire of being an actual, active, and growing... grass roots organization.

It looks like the Coffee Party has suffered from a similar fate. A distinct lack of even a Glenn Beck level celebrity to speak with them or on their behalf can't help much. I have not seen a single network news broadcast cycle go by in the past few weeks that even mentioned the Coffee Party either.

Alan Markow from the California Independent Voter Network says something interesting about the Coffee Party pledge that makes sense to me and I agree with.

Coffee Party 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."

And Alan Markow's reply?
"It reminds me of the ideal slogan for a mediocre company: We’re no worse than anyone else."

Bingo.

No teeth, no passion, and an overall lackluster and uninspiring bite this pledge defines a typical lazy and complacent voter who has a good or even a great idea but not the fortitude or even the organizational skills to let it fly for longer that that first breath of refreshing new idea air.

What does this statement from the Coffee Party's website even mean?
"The Coffee Party’s long-term focus is to develop, replicate, and sustain an effective method of engagement."

John Stewart? Helps or hurts with his October 30th "Rally to Restore Sanity" in Washington DC jacking the Coffee Party's ideals with a Stewart recommended placard saying as "“I may disagree with you, but I don’t think you’re a Nazi.” and in combination with Comedy Central's opposing rally a conjunction with Stephen Colbert the"March To Keep Fear Alive" have effectively cut the nuts of the Coffee Party with humor.

I'd love to see a real deal 3rd and even a 4th political party but the Coffee Party seems to me like a good idea with not enough bravery attached to it. The distinct lack of real balls and real conflict will be the demise of the party IMHO. America likes to fight and anger is a gift. Annabel Park has neither the spunk or the American drive to win to put the fire under the shoes of this well intended grass roots political party. I feel America wants to fight for what it wants politically and for the most part is willing to do so. Clever ideas and idealistic speeches are not much without a real fight behind them.