The 10th Friendly Reminder
Thomas Jefferson described the Tenth Amendment as “the foundation of the Constitution” and added, “to take a single step beyond the 
boundaries thus specially drawn … is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible of any definition.”
Pursuant to the Tenth Amendment, the government of the United States has the power to regulate only matters delegated to it by the Constitution.
Yet, the Constitution says nothing about saving corrupt businesses “in the event they are too big to fail.” Nowhere does it say, government should pay for mortgages “if too many people are irresponsible.” And nowhere in the Constitution, can it be read, that private banks can use the American people as collateral.
ENOUGH!
In honor of the 10th Amendment, we Americans can send our representatives in every level of government a simple reminder on March 10th by sending the following e-mail:
Dear Representative [NAME]
This is a friendly reminder that I still believe in the 10th Amendment. Please represent me.
Thank you,
[NAME]
Or, if you have really had ENOUGH, personalize your message.
Please pledge support for the 10th amendment at Reteaparty.com.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
– The 10th Amendment to the Constitution
Gretchen said:
“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs.” -Thomas Jefferson
February 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 am
Matt said:
Who is John Galt?
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 am
Martin B said:
I think we should abolish the 16th amendment and replace it with the Fairtax. This would be a much better stimulus to the economy than the Obama destruction of liberty and lack of economic stimulus.
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 am
NormaJ said:
I think this is a necessary actions. Obama, who is praised as the “great uniter” has done so much harm to this country in one month, it’s appalling and frightening. Enough is Enough. I do not think we can take 4 years of this. We must speak out, and I for one, am more than ready to join the tea party.
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:13 am
Andrew said:
If we repeal the 16th Amendment (Income Tax), and the 17th Amendment (Direct election of Senators) we would restore the States voice in the Senate, and leave it up to the States as to how to collect their share of the Federal budget. This would bring balance between States and the Federal government and act as a break on spending and unfunded mandates.
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:21 am
Andrew said:
The Tea Party has been a long time in coming. I’m surprised the people didn’t rise up years ago. I just hope it isn’t to late to restore the country to a Constitutional government.
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:23 am
Heath_h49008 said:
If they scream in DC when they hear someone will dump some tea or send some teabags… (And I LOVE the idea of “tea-bagging” as a punishment.)…
…What will they do when someone calls for an open tax revolt?
It’s our money. We work to earn it. We don’t have to give it to you. We can take our toys and go home. Does Obama, our “Dear Leader Most Wise and Merciful” have the stones to send police and troops to extract the money by force?
Maybe…
But, are they ready for that?
Heath
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:34 am
Big Fred said:
Rick - great idea, will send our representative, senators and the president an email and perhaps a tea bag to protest our movement to a socialized country. We pay our mortgage!
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:55 am
Andrew said:
Remember that the power in the US rests in the people. The Constitution gives limited and delegated powers to the federal government. But it comes from the people, and they can always take it back.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:26 am
Andrew said:
If I take your money, its called stealing. If the government takes your money and gives it to me, its called taxes.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
George said:
Who is John Galt?
Somehow, watching Congress at work this past month made me think they were presenting a modern day stage version of “Atlas Shrugged”.
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:49 am
jim said:
The income tax should be a “Fair Tax” All those who voted for this mess must be term limited at the ballot box. VOTE THEM OUT!
We have nothing but a bunch of 3rd rank amateurs running this country into the ground. Start with Pelosi vote Chuck Devore!
http://stopsocialism.wordpress.com
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:54 am
Thomas said:
Rick,
Please join, along with 7 State Representatives and 60 military peronnel in Dr. Orly Taitz’s lawsuit to unseal Barry Soetero/aka Barack Obama’s vital records. Hawaii has never stated Soetero/Obama was born in hawaii and his “certification of live birth” NOT “Birth Certificate” posted on the web is bogus. Just on the surface, a Kenyan national and a minor aged American DO NOT make a Natural Born U.S. Citizen baby. Help the country demand to see any proof at this link: http://www.defendourfreedoms.us/
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:00 am
Martin Cook said:
Rick,
Great Job. More than any other time, we need people to recognize the cost of too much government. The message below was forwarded to Becky, Carl, and Joe.
We have not identified the problem. We have not identified a repair. We are only treating a symptom. Begin with the “Root Cause”, FAILURE OF OVERSIGHT! It is a fact the House Finance Services Commitee is broken.
If a commitee of oversight asks that we forgive oversight in favor of placing renters into expensive homes, ignores 30% annualized gains in real estate, allows security rating agencies to rate waste paper as premium linen, allows insurance companies to insure strips off of CDOs and CMOs backed by no doc., no income, and poor credit history, we have identified what is broken. It is apparent all members on that House Finance Commitee are responsible for destroying America, our Financial Markets, our Financial Integrity, and will cost America over $4 Trillion Dollars. Every member of that commitee belongs in jail with Bernie Made-Off.
Now that we have identified what is broken, begin with repair. We need competent oversight and responsible people to manage this oversight. The tire is flat, remove it, discard it, and replace it. After that, let’s Save America! Reward Tax Payers, observe laws and apply them properly. If it’s Illegal, treat it as Illegal. No benefits, free ride, free education, housing, and healthcare to Illegals. If you don’t pay taxes, how is it you deserve a tax credit, refund, or stimulus based on taxes paid? If you want to stimulate the economy, give it integrity and lock up the members of the House Finance Commitee and create an Energy Plan to benefit America, not the people that want to kill America. Then devote all stimulus money to a Energy Policy and act on it to make America strong and competitive. That will stimulate the economy in unimagineable ways.
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:17 am
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February 23rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
Martin Cook said:
Rick,
If I wasn’t clear enough in my earlier comment, let me be clear now!
Let’s dump all of the memebers on the House Financial Services Commitee into the harbour. For those that are unsure of the commitee, go to http://financialservices.house.gov/ or google it, then select “Who We Are” on the site. Once there, you will know clearly what to do with each member, both Democrat and Republican. Where was the OVERSIGHT for the last 5-6 terms?
Remember, the President is much like a Bobble Head sitting on the dash of the car. Congress and Senate are driving. The car hits a bump in the road and Congress reacts with new laws, Senate follows with regulations, then they argue on how to tax it, once resolved, the spending part is real easy for them.
There doesn’t appear to be much difference in the spending habits of the Republicans and Democrats. There was a chance when the Republicans owned the House, Senate and support of the President. It’s a shame they blew it and behaved like a bunch of drunken Sailors in a Whorehouse. They couldn’t stop themselves from spending our future and Integrity.
Thanks,
Martin Cook
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Dave J. said:
Who is John Galt, indeed.
We’re watching Ayn Rand’s fictional scenario play out right in front of our eyes. Or was it truly fictional? I’m beginning to think that “prophetic” would be the better word.
We’re overdue for a tax revolt. The simplest way to trigger one is to repeal income tax withholding and make each person write monthly checks to Fedzilla. That would rouse the sleeping giant.
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:26 am
Calvin said:
Cut the Bull… Rick!! When are you going to admit you bias for investors and not home owners. An you are 100% in the tank for corporations and not regular folks, just hustling every day to make it. Your rant falls short with a plan of your own. You would be so very happy if the stock market was up, up, up but people were still loosing jobs and their homes. You don’t really care about any group expect investors
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:32 am
daddio said:
Defend liberty. Enforce term limits. Never vote for an incumbent.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:23 am
Tony said:
Rick, Great Job. But it should be only the first warning shot. If all of you are truly serious and truly fed up with these idiots that are destroying everything that our founding fathers believe and risked their lives for then now is the time to stop complaining and start doing! I mean come on! We have just about let all of these morons squash everything that America once stood for! How do you think that George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, et al would react to hear that we “Americans” could care less if we are one nation under God, that we are clearly divided, we worry more about civil liberties of Gay people or offending those ho hate what we supposedly stand for. I mean Geez come on people! I honestly wish i could tell you what needs to be done, to turn America around, to get back to a sovereign nation. I dont have the answers but i sure know that an organized failure to pay any more taxes until we are able to run this country again would be a good start. The politicians would definately go home if they werent getting paid. Then the States could elect good upstanding community members that should represent the people once more like GW and TJ envisioned. Just my opinion.
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
Dark0 said:
I suggest that you call for an end to the atrocities committed in the name of the 16th amendment as well. Support the FairTax and return the power of income taxation back to the grave it rose from.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1656880303867390173
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Paul P. said:
AIG just pissed away over $150 Billion and is looking for more!!! If Rick is sincere, he’d show some rage here also???
Anyone disagree?
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
J Aron said:
Join Committees of Safety!
http://committeesofsafety.org/
Demand Sound Money!!
End The Fed!
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Andrew Bissell said:
@Calvin, Paul P.
Seriously, if your reaction to the only guy in the mainstream media who has opposed the bailouts from day one is that he must somehow be in the pockets of the big corporations, you are completely effing hopeless. Please, just go read Lizardoid conspiracy websites or something.
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:55 pm
brantl said:
How long is this schmuck going to get away with pretending to know something?
February 24th, 2009 at 4:15 am
Pointer Obvious said:
Judging from comment, ping traffic, and polling … it looks like “the movement” is already petering out. Come April 1st you all will be looking at your pantries wondering why you bought all that tea.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:29 am
I Blame Hamilton said:
Pointer Obvious,
I am curious how you have access to “ping” traffic, and if you really know what that is?
If I remember my history correctly, it took the Sons of Liberty a while to organize. If your socialized education failed at teaching you who they were, don’t blame me or Mr. Santelli.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:12 am
jim riley said:
Why don’t we ask people to step it up a notch and pull their cars off to the side of the road, no matter where they are, at precisely the same time nationwide and honk their horns for three minutes. Of course discourage freeway drivers from doing this but everyone else. Now that would get some attention.
Traffic Stop Tea Party. Just a thought for the most impact.
Jim Riley
February 24th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Sharen said:
Why do I hear all of you complaining about the taxes when so many illegals and their anchor babies? They are sucking our system dry. Where is the anger here. They are doing more harm than to America than any one. They are taking our country from us from the inside. I want to see this anger!!!
1. 40% of all workers in L. A. County ( L. A. County has 10.2 million people)are working for cash and not paying taxes. This is because they are predominantly illegal immigrants working without a green card.
2. 95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens.
3. 75% of people on the most wanted list in Los Angeles are illegal aliens.
4. Over 2/3 of all births in Los Angeles County are to illegal alien Mexicans on Medi-Cal , whose births were paid for by taxpayers.
5. Nearly 35% of all inmates in California detention centers are Mexican nationals here illegally
6. Over 300,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County are living in garages.
7. The FBI reports half of all gang members in Los Angeles are most likely illegal aliens from south of the border.
8. Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties are illegal.
9. 21 radio stations in L. A. are Spanish speaking.
10. In L. A. County 5.1 million people speak English, 3.9 million speak Spanish.
(There are 10.2 million people in L. A. County )
(All 10 of the above are from the Los Angeles Times)
Less than 2% of illegal aliens are picking our crops, but 29% are on welfare. Over 70% of the United States ‘ annual population growth (and over 90% of California , Florida and New York ) results from immigration. 29% of inmates in federal prisons are illegal aliens.
We are a bunch of fools for letting this continue
February 25th, 2009 at 4:09 am
Floyd Fisher said:
Hey everybody.
First off, one thing at a time. You take on too many issues at once, you’re going to wear yourself out.
I know everyone has a pet peeve, but we need to focus on a single issue we can all agree on: That this idea of rewarding bad behaviour through bailouts a gogo is a horrible idea in the short and long run.
That’s what this is all about, and it needs to continue to be.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Kris said:
Even though this letter stub says “representative,” let’s not forget that the intended recipients are ALL of our elected representatives. Governors, both houses of Congress, city councilors, mayors, the POTUS. One of my Senators very much needs a reminder, though I don’t think he will listen and needs to be voted out in 2010.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Maxwell Smart said:
I live in Massachusetts and our representatives no longer represent the the people (well the legal citizens anyway). Kennedy and Kerry have longed for the opportunity to grow their dynasties by pretending to understand and help poor people while they trade on inside information and take bribes. Tough times indeed.
February 26th, 2009 at 11:35 am
katablog.com said:
Ha ha, if you really believe the “Santelli” Tea Party Movement is already dying out, hide and watch tomorrow and Saturday! People have just learned other places to connect and organize.
February 26th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Heather said:
I will send emails and call on 3/10! In response to some of the above comments:
If you are a Patriot…..you will attend one of the Re-Tea Parties and support this movement. If you don’t understand this fact Interstate 35 runs north and south….pick a direction and keep driving out of American Taxpayers pockets! Au revoir or Adios
H. Liggett a “Reagan Conservative”
February 26th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
castro is cool again said:
Thomas Jefferson’s top 10 Quotes on Money and Banking
http://dailybail.com/home/2009/2/11/can-we-party-like-its-1776-and-just-start-over-thomas-jeffer.html
February 26th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Carol E Donaldson said:
Well, Rick, Thomas Jefferson would ask us all to read the Constitution and The Federalist Papers. And learn what we need to know about the Federal Government. And then read The Anti-Federalist Papers and learn about States Rights.
It’s amazing what one can learn from the Constitution. Go check out Article 1, Section 5, 2nd Paragraph and Section 6, 2nd paragraph. And then ask yourself why no one mentioned either when the Section 5 was being ignored by the Senate and Section 6 was being ignored by the President. And read The Federalist Papers Number 62, which are directly related to Article 1 of the Constitution.
And then ask youself . . . if I don’t promote the reading of the Constitution and The Federalist Papers, who will?
February 27th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Julescator said:
You guys would do yourselves a lot more good if you look at the real world and stop trying to interpret the constitution. None of you are qualified to sit on the Supreme Court - thank God.
Tell sissy pants Rick that he will continue to pay the same taxes. Also tell him to read the IRS code instead of the Constitution. YOu get to pay taxes, you don’t get to ear mark your’s personally. We have a progressive tax. When you pay it, it goes where the government decides to put it. This is new to you folks??????
Waste your money on tea - Your party looks more stupid by the day. Is it any wonder you lost the last 2 elections?
February 27th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Teri Nine said:
I am so thankful for this site and to see other like-minded Americans. The time is past, but hopefully not too late, to rise up in Civil Disobedience. That is what is needed. And we must act fast, before our last freedoms slip right through our hands. What Obama is going to set in motion the next 4 years will rob our children and grandchildren of all their freedoms, rights, and liberties.
February 27th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
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February 28th, 2009 at 4:00 am
Gai said:
Please consider the Fair Tax. It would unleash business, stimulate the economy and limit the Federal government to only setting a sales tax rate. No manipulation and class warfare with the tax code. Check it out. This might be the time for a real bold alternative. Gosh, even our Treasury Secretary can’t figure out his own taxes under the current system!!!!
February 28th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Christopher L. Keister said:
Speak with action! Buy tea bags and write March 10 on the tag. Every where you go pass these out. Speak with action! (this is a good idea too know your history special tags with The Constitution,Quotes From The Founding Fathers and U.S. Flags ie.1777-present Don’t Tread on Me)YOU MUST SPEAK WITH ACTION!
February 28th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Lisa said:
It’s the Federal Reserve (a private, non-gov’t organization) that controls our country’s money, not the banking institutions alone. America used to use the gold standard & then who chose to the Federal Reserve — big mistake. Now nobody, not even Obama in all his self righteousness, can fix this… or ’spend’ his way out of this mess.
March 1st, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Sally O'Boyle said:
The Fair Tax is a cop-out. Abolish the IRS and the Federal Reserve, stop Emperor Bernanke immediately. Only choking off the funds will stop the madmen in power from spending. They are getting rich and protecting their pensions while we go broke!!!
Choking off the funds will be a huge step in restoring this country’s sanity. There is no “fix” except to let faulty institutions fail. We badly need a market crash so we can start the recovery.
Write your representatives at http://www.congress.org (enter your zip code on the right hand side about a third of the way down the page). Tell them if they give a cent more in bail-out money, you will work to remove them from office. Let them know you are paying attention. If they think you aren’t, they will do exactly what they want. As they have been.
March 10th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Sally O'Boyle said:
On the illegals: choke off the welfare funds, this will stop. Put tax money back in the hands of the citizens who earned it.
March 10th, 2009 at 8:25 am