Director of Propaganda for the American Fascist Party = President of Greater Fort Bend County Tea Party

The Texas Tribune today broke a story linking the President of the Greater Fort Bend County Tea Party and the Director of Propaganda for the American Fascist Party.   Richmond, Texas resident and conservative activies James Ives holds both titles. 

As recently as 2003, the president of the Greater Fort Bend County Tea Party had a very different title: director of propaganda for the American Fascist Party.

James Ives, a prominent Tea Party activist who has hosted statewide rallies and political debates and has been a regular contributor on conservative radio, was the AFP's fourth in command...

The Texas Tribune article lists links between Ives and Republican office holders Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, U.S. Senator Rafael (Ted) Cruz, State Senator Dan Patrick, R-Houston and State Rep. Rick Miller, R-Sugar Land.

• Read the full Texas Tribune article: Houston-Area Tea Party Leader Had Ties to Fascist Party
• Juanita over  at The World's Most Dangerous Beauty Shop, Inc. has a funny take:  Good Lord, This Place Is Going to the Dogs!
• Harris County Democratic Party's official response to James Ives/Dan Patrick controversy.