Topic: Boston Tea Party

The quality of British tea brands like PG Tips and Sainsbury's Red Label is attributed to long-term colonial contracts established in the 1800s. These deals allowed Britain to secure the world's best tea supplies permanently. The conversation briefly touches on the historical context of the Boston Tea Party and the British opium trade in China.

The history of British tea colonization is discussed, specifically how long-term deals from the 1800s secured high-quality tea for brands like PG Tips and Sainsbury's. The conversation touches on the upcoming anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and the historical context of the British tea and opium trade with China.

Joy Behar criticized Bristol Palin's continued presence on "Dancing with the Stars," leading to a discussion about the media's perceived bias against the Palin family. The hosts also defend Sarah Palin against mockery regarding her reference to "partying like it's 1773," noting that 1773 was the actual year of the Boston Tea Party, not a mistake for 1776.

A Tea Party author complains on C-SPAN about the Boston Globe's refusal to cover local rallies. The hosts discuss the primary victory of Rand Paul in Kentucky and the media's attempt to frame him as a racist. They conclude with a bizarre tourism ad from Sonora, Mexico, featuring a soldier with binoculars, which they interpret as a provocative response to Arizona's border tensions.

An anonymous photographer working for mainstream media reports frustration among colleagues who secretly listen to No Agenda. During a Tea Party event in Boston, the photographer used the "In The Morning" greeting as a secret handshake with attendees carrying "Atlas Shrugged" signs, receiving positive responses.

British colonial history involved long-term tea contracts established in the 1800s that secured high-quality supplies. Historical context regarding the Boston Tea Party includes the British Empire's efforts to force tea consumption while simultaneously engaging in the opium trade with China.

Supporters of Republican candidate Ron Paul scheduled a "money bomb" fundraising event for December 16th to commemorate the Boston Tea Party. This follows a previous successful drive held on November 5th, which coincided with Guy Fawkes Day.