You seem to be implying that a tax strike would be inevitable, and that enough people would participate for it to matter. But most of the country doesn't agree with the Tea Party's revolutionary ideals. Lots of people don't consider it a 'scandal' at all. I don't believe the vast unrest and civil revolt the Tea Party wants would actually manifest.

Consider that the Republicans have had their share of scandals, illegal wars, and their own turn at the wheel using the IRS to investigate their political opponents. They're still around.