For well over a year now, there has been some question as to who are the supporters of the so-called Tea Party.

Followers of this movement know it is not a party in the truest sense as there are no defined leaders, dues or rules as to who may want to be a part of this recent phenomena.

Many citizens may be Tea Party supporters and not realize it.

If you question your political beliefs take a few moments to take the following test to determine your very own personal Tea Party IQ.

1)  Do you believe Obamacare should be ruled unconstitutional? Yes-No-Maybe (Y-N-M).

2) Do you believe the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) should have the power to prevent Boeing Aircraft from opening a $1 billion manufacturing plant employing 1,000 people in South Carolina, a Right to Work state? Y-N-M

3) Do you believe America is moving toward becoming a welfare state? Y-N-M

4) Do you believe the Stimulus was a big success?  Y-N-M

5) Do you believe after ten years since 9/11 that the five co-conspirators of the nation’s worst terrorist attack it is time to place those responsible on trial? Y-N-M

6) Do you believe President Obama has the executive skill and experience to lead the country out of the current recession? Y-N-M

7) Do you believe after three years in office the Democrats should have presented a budget to Congress? Y-N-M

8) Do you believe spending is out of control in Washington? Y-N-M

9) Do you believe the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing too many job killing regulations in this time of recession? Y-N-M

10) Are you generally opposed to raising any taxes until spending is under control? Y-N-M

11) Do you favor additional nuclear power plants being constructed in the U.S.? Y-N-M

12) Do you believe a comprehensive energy plan needs to be developed in the U.S.? Y-N-M

13) Do you believe the current moratorium on new drilling for oil, gas and oil shale exploration is in the best interest of energy independence for the U.S.? Y-N-M

14) Do you believe the current administration’s jobs program will lower the jobless rate within the next year?  

15) Are you registered to vote in the 2012 election? Y-N

16) Do you plan to vote in the 2012 election? Y-N-M

If you voted NO on questions 2, 4, 6, 13, 14 and YES on 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 16, you are a true blue adherent of Tea Party values.

    I’ll let each individual determine by their own answers as to what degree of Tea Party affiliation they have attained.

    To all new converts to the Tea Party philosophy please know you will not receive any requests for dues or political contributions.