Re-Declare Your Independence
The America’s Tea Party Movement is a nationwide protest forum for any and all groups and individuals dissatisfied with the current governance of the United States, regardless of ideology, partisan identity, or political affiliation.
While we may disagree on the solution, we come together as Americans to peacefully express our dissent from the current political status quo. We are individuals of all ages, sexual orientation, creed, color, rank and file with a common message: We are sick and tired of our out of control government and we don’t trust the major parties in Washington DC to bring real changes. We are demanding that our representatives uphold their oath to defend and protect the supreme law of the land, the Constitution.
More than anyone in the world, the American people understand our inalienable rights:
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Let’s Re-Declare them!
Fm usa said:
Sorry, new to this if I haven’t commented sooner.
Obama is dismissing our ”Tea Party”?
If he’s not going to listen to those who voted him into office, I think
we should look into removing him from office.
Who will he be replaced with? Who is “American” enough to DO what Americans need and or want?
”We The People” are his boss, not the other way around.
Discss this with your friends. Something MUST be done.
April 30th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Conservativepacheat said:
will help anyone putting on a tea party near glasgow,ky or bowlin green,ky
April 30th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Peggy Hutt said:
Need to find anyone organizing Tea Party in Olympia, Washington. I would like to participate in organizing.
May 1st, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Joseph William Wellcome said:
It is time for all Americans to rally just like Martin Luther King did. As a descendant of 5 Revolutionary War Veterans, I say it is time that we demand that Congress fulfill the will of the American People and not their self interests. Back in the 1770’s , we had taxation without representation. It has not changed. Today, we no longer have King George 3 as our sovereign and dictor; we have the office of President and Congress to fill the role.
Our country was based on teachings from the French philosophers Voltaire and Rouseau. Roseau stated that governments derive their power from the consent of those governed and that whenever the government no longer represents the will of the people; the people have the right to abolish the government and establish a new government.
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
John V. Martin said:
Stand of Kneel.
After The French and Indian War, King George and his government took to taxing the American Colonies to recover their war costs. He was also trying to regain control over the colonies, who were becoming increasing independent. Among other taxes, King George had Parliament imposed The Townsend Acts. The colonies refused to pay, stating they had no say in the matter (no representation in Parliament.) . In response, the English Parliament retracted the taxes with the exception of a duty on tea. The partial retraction was part of their plan to trick the colonies into acknowledging that the government had the right to arbitrary tax them. Like “our” government is doing with Al Gore and his global warming companies, they gave the East India company a monopoly on the importation of tea to America. They immediately gave a short term reduction in the duties, so Americans would get their tea at a lower price then ever before. The catch was, that if Americans paid the tax, they would be acknowledging the right of the crown to arbitrarily tax them for anything and everything they pleased. Americans were not as stupid as they thought, and saw right through the ruse. Hence, The Boston Tea Party was merely a direct act by everyday American to inform the crown of that fact.. Today, many everyday Americans are starting to wake up and realize that “the” government is out of control, and that we no longer have representation in that “government.” Hence the new tea parties…. For if everyday Americans, with the help of God, will not stand up to save America, who will and what will they be saving it for.
May 4th, 2009 at 7:26 am
ReTeaTards said:
JoeWellcome, your five revolutionary ancestors should be ashamed that their descendant couldn’t distinguish rule by a monarch and governance by an elected executive and judiciary. It’s thinking like yours that makes this “movement” the laughing stock of the informed electorate.
Btw, Rousseau, not Rouseau, was a proponent of electoral democracy, not your b.s. And Voltaire? He was a cynic, Candide’s major argument is that the world is overall pointless. Really, read the dang books before you bloviate and embarrass your family lineage.
May 4th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Randy said:
You folks aren’t homos are you? El Rushbo says the drive by media is calling teabaggers **. Is this a front for Log Cabin Republican degenerates?
{edited for language - admin}
May 4th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
ReTeaTards said:
We the TeaTards stand for grumpiness and an inability to see how our founding documents actually do serve as precedent for the codes and laws governing our present nation!
May 5th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Miles Gerber said:
“We are individuals of all ages, sexual orientation, creed, color, rank and file with a common message”
I knew this was a gay movement. You perverts aren’t fooling anyone.
May 5th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Cherie Overbaugh said:
Come, come now people. This is an organization for ALL AMERICANS..
and if you don’t want to participate…well, just go bye-bye and go back to whatever you were doing before putting your noses in here.
May 5th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Evette Simone said:
^^^^ LOOK AT ALL THE LIBERAL HATERS ^^^^
May 6th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Patrick Cohan said:
The members of the March For Liberty Coalition will be there on the the Fourth. We have a stage where we will host several speakers, live music, and the opportunity to show the politicians and the POTUS that we are done being ignored. Go to the website: http://www.marchforliberty.org to learn more.
As for the detractors, I am sorry that name-calling, swearing, and character assassination are only means of expressing any opinions contrary to your beliefs. I will only express facts … I will only express what is laid out for us in the Constitution of the United States of America. What are your founding principles, what documents support your beliefs, what is your definition of a Republic? I stand firmly against any entity that opposes the principles of our Founding Fathers.
Hope to see all you there!
May 6th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Dennis said:
What has to be done must be done!
Last chance for Hawaii. Help Gov. Lingle veto the new proposed tax hikes at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu May 7th at 3:30 pm. Last chance to duck the latest Hawaiian Punch!
May 6th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Ronnie Gandolfo said:
Yo Denny Peterson! Check me out ;>
May 6th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Dave Parritt said:
It saddens me that the Tea Party my wife and I we’re last involved in supports gays to come and protest in a commomn cause.
Yes, the Obama admin. is taking us down in his socialism +. To me he is one of the anti-christ’s; but not thee antichrist. Besides not carry what he does with our money along with all his liberal socialist bunch of so called representatives & senators who need to go. Too, the majority of the Republicians sit back and allow him to make appointments to whatever in is adminstration. Look at some of these people and what they stand for. Bad spending of trillons is nothing in in the eyes of God when He see’s a nation wanting to pass a Hate Crimes bill HR1913 to protect homosexuals and others. There is already laws in place to take care of that; it’s adding the place of not speaking out against this Sin. Read Romans Chap. 1:18-32; notice vs. 26-28; it sad we care less about this. Too aboration is important to God, we need to protest that also as President Obama will do all he can to continue in this direction.
We as born again as blood washed believers in Jesus Christ as Savior that voted for Obama need to change their thinking; Money isn’t a God though many put it 1st, over the true and only God who sent is Son to die on Calvery for all of us including those that are gay. He wants them to turn from that life style of sin and confess it to Jesus Christ. We’re all sinners Romans 3:23 tells us and we have two choices we can make according to Romans 6:23, lastly call upon the Lord Romans 10:9&10. Please know I do not hate you if your gay, but the lifesylye you our involved in. Our govt. is not being wise stewards of the money we intrust with them.
Again I will not be a part of the next Tea Party because of the welcome of those with different lifestyles. The message your sending is right but your leaving out what is a bigger lost.
May 6th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Henry Perkins said:
Henry Parritt I applaud you for speaking the truth. There is no place for this behavior in our Christian nation.
May 6th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Harry Paratestis said:
In January 2001, the US nation debt was 5,727,776,738,304.64. That’s 5.7 Trillion plus. On January 21 2009, the US national debt was 10,625,053,544,309.79. That’s 10.6 trillion plus.
How did the debt nearly double under George Duhhh Bush and you folks didn’t even peep, yet now are crying like babies? Massive deficit spending wasn’t invented by PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, it was invented by Reagan and perfected by the Bush’s.
If you voted for Bush, you own the $700 Billion TARP. You own the $150 Billion per year unwinnable wars. You own this fiscal years’ deficit (year ends September 31, 2009, that’s right, it’s not over). You own the financial crisis. OWN YOUR FAILURE.
When Obama became President, he was handed a cratering economy (last 2 quarters down 6%+ annual), TWO unfinished and unnecessary wars, US auto companies virtually bankrupt, our largest banks insolvent, credit markets frozen, etc., etc., and all of a sudden you come out of the woodwork to protest?
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
May 6th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Steven Ullmer said:
I appreciate the neutrality of this site in regards of the admin. I am new to this, but so far so good. I see that the comments vary greatly. Well, that’s to be expected. This country is made up of such a diverse group and we all have our pet project in our heads that will make everything alright.
But it is important to focus on the goal we all share. Government has crossed some sort of line that we all recognize. It has traversed a “tipping point” that makes it a government interested in itself rather than being a government of the people and for the people.
I don’t know what groups I may or may not join in this thing. I certainly hope that we can all co-exist in the aim to push back this oppressive government.
Stick together all of you! To protect all the many views and opinions we all have, we must push back government on all levels. “They” are too big and too entrenched. Leave all of us alone. Leave us at least enough of the product of our labor to achieve “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Let’s all stand together as Americans. As the hope of the world. As the “rabble” that fled the tyranny of the world for a better life.
We must preserve this great experiment for ourselves and as a light to all.
Give ‘em hell this 4th!!! Voice the voice of freedom! Shout your minds! Tell our leaders that their leadership has deep and meaningful strings attached.
I will be out there, somewhere, on the 4th. Not sure where just yet. But I will be out there with some written sign in my hands. And all those who understand and appreciate our Constitution and the hope of our nation will be with me.
This is OUR hill of beans!
May 6th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Rafi said:
+1 to Steven Ullmer.
I want to suggest that the one major structural change we need is no innovation at all. Consider the 10th amendment, and the sovereignty of the States. We can all have a place to live in this country of 50 States, with (theoretically) 50 different choices to fit our particular level of civil and economic freedom. We don’t need D.C.!!! We don’t need the Federal government!!! If we return to States’ rights we will vastly increase our freedom and our OWN power, not the power of one city over the rest of us.
Consider, the States got together and agreed to create the Federal government. The Federal government did not grant sovereignty to the 50 States. Please, liberals and conservatives, consider this! Let’s return to States rights and we will be freer and happier for it!
May 6th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Steven Ullmer said:
Certainly, action at the State level would be a logical step. Texas is taking some action and now so is Oklahoma. It makes logical sense. The State level is the first step below the feds.
The problem we have is that the Federal Beaurocracy is so huge that even voting them out may not solve the problem. We must elect the right leaders at the State and local levels. Leaders who will resist unconstitutional actions from higher government overstepping their bounds. It’s a big mess requiring a big fix. We need to continue the pressure for a period of years. This is only the beginning.
May 7th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Vincent said:
Many people who participated in the tea parties decided to keep the momentum from ending by manifesting it into a political party. Founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the Modern Whig Party has attracted almost 30,000 members. Many are disenchanted Republicans and many others are moderate Dems. But they have all come together to support a grassroots movement that values common sense, rational solutions ahead of ideology.
There are many physical meetings taking place. A recent one in Washington, DC that I attended drew hundreds of people. A national online event is scheduled for May 19 to further provide direction. Check it out at http://www.modernwhig.org
May 7th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Stevelee said:
Patrick Cohan- Thank you for the Link to “March For Liberty.”
It is interesting how people with various concerns about what is happening to their country can come together at the Tea Parties. Our concerns are Immigration and the Cap-and-Trade Bill that is now in the Congress.
Illegal Immigrants Have Political Influence From City Hall to the President’s Cabinet
The Cap and Trade Scheme Expands to “The Smart Electrical Grid”
Our article on the Tea Parties:
Will The Congress Be Influenced By The Tea Parties?
May 7th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Americanpie said:
I will be out there on the 4th! We must keep the grassroots movement growing, WE ARE NOT ASTROTURF. We must continue to be the squeaky wheel and they must know we are not going away. There is too much at stake for us to give up. BREAKING NEWS froM ABC: CIA summary release SAYS, ‘Nancy Polosi was IN FACT FULLY briefed about water-boarding! She knew it was being used. Whatever your personal opinion about water-boarding is you’re entitled to it, the point here is that another LIE from the White House has been exposed.
May 7th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Ratcheter said:
You will find that now many moderate voters are extremely vexed by what is currently going on. I view real change as something realistic and full of common sense and not all ideological. Still trying to figure out if this is a real grassroots effort in that regard. I’ll take a wait and see approach and trust the judgment of the Modern Whig movement, which is the only real grassroots movement right now that focuses on real change. If they officially come on board, then this retea business will have me in the front row organizing. However, if it is full of fringe type people, then I’m sure I will join the Modern Whigs in staying far away from that train wreck.
May 8th, 2009 at 4:45 am
Michael Formes said:
Ratcheter said,
I couldn’t agree more. Americanpie and others can only draw attention from what is really necessary in a grass roots movement for change. I will watch with curious eyes from the sidelines for now too.
May 8th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Vincent said:
Michael Formes and Ratcheter,
Maybe the two of you hit on what is really lacking with these tea parties. No matter the original intention, they are perceived by mainstream, non-ideological moderates as right wing and fringe. Even if people want to blame the media, that is a distraction and non relevant to grassroots building. For this retea party movement to succeed, there needs to be a fresh face and fresh leadership that is distanced from all the nonsense. Ratcheter brought up the Modern Whigs. While I do try to promote them when I can, these guys are no joke. Even the mainstream media has said “their platform is non-fringe.” Other media revel in the historically ironic fact that this group is peeling off moderate Republicans.
Founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans…attracted almost 30,000 members…Many are disenchanted Republicans and many others are moderate Dems. But they have all come together to support a grassroots movement that values common sense, rational solutions ahead of ideology. Did I mention it was started and led by a bunch of vets?
They are the type of people who need to be involved and the public face of this thing because their background is compelling and far more credible.
May 8th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Americanpie said:
Personally I dislike labels that associate of any sort. Left wing liberals has it’s radicals, and right wing conservatives has it’s radicals or ‘fringe’ as some call it, as do moderate, no group of people are without the ‘extreme’. The definition of a moderate to me is someone who is ‘lukewarm’ or a ‘bench sitter’, who prefers to view what is going on around them rather than roll up their sleeves and pitch in and take a chance. They prefer no waves and speak a language that is non-offensive to all. it’s ‘often’ a position of compromise. I view this category worse than being left or the right. Just my opinion, but the way I see it, those who don’t stand for something, dies for nothing. It takes courage to stand for what you believe in regardless the cause, the point is in taking a stand. Vincent sums it the best, “But they have all come together to support a grassroots movement that values common sense, rational solutions ahead of ideology.”
May 8th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Julie King said:
Attention, tea partiers - here is a way to get your point across and also help those less fortunate at the same time. “Teabag the White House and feed the hungry!” (http://tinyurl.com/dejmmt) - make a donation which will be directed to a food bank, and Glass Half Empty will send virtual teabags to DC July 4 in your name. If you already support a particular food bank, feel free to suggest that one as a potential recipient. Thank you.
May 8th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Cherie Overbaugh said:
Just heard on the radio…lady from Hawaii. The tax bill was vetoed by their Governor and then got over-ridden…so more taxes for Hawaii.
Too many people who would rather sit on their buns…and have the governments pass out all the free benefits…sometimes I think MAYBE they do have the answer…it’s coming anyway…SOCIALISM is moving quickly. Obama on right now…giving more and more to those without jobs..prepared to get A BETTER JOB…keep all benefits and college benefits, etc. etc. Hope that Rush, Sean, Mark and others will get the word out for the Tea Parties on the 4th. The elite media WILL NOT MENTION THEM AT ALL…Obama has them all in his pocket!
May 8th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Charlie said:
For Harry Paratestis (a phony nom de plume if ever there was one) Obama campaigned for the Presidency for two years prior to being elected. In that period he caroled for change involving every problem you attributed to George Bush. He had complete knowledge of each and every problem when he took the oath of office, and in so doing he assumed responsibility for the solution of each and every problem. Suddenly he (and you)find that these problems are pretty sticky, and promptly start using phrases like “We inherited –” and “Bush handed off—” and “Republican created—), you fill in the blanks. All the carefully crafted campaign sound bites, and I concede they were brilliant, suddenly come back to haunt Obama (and you). Consider this time honored parable-”You can’t sow wild oats and then pray for a crop failure” So-for you, Mr. Paratestis (you gotta love that name) and Mr. Obama-You sought out the Office, you got it, and you got the problems YOU vowed to fix. To continue to blame George Bush is a transparent copout. Grow up and do what you pledged to do.
May 9th, 2009 at 2:50 am
Roland Mills said:
I am another of the silent majority looking to associate with a normal, mainstream oriented movement. Comments that tout “Rush, Sean” etc as the people who need to lead the tea parties show that it is doomed to failure as it alienates many others. This needs something more pragmatic where there is an obvious demonstration of not an engine of the right.
All this talk about the Modern Whig Party seems to be the way to go. I have been watching them for a few months and they do seem to be the only grassroots movement to really attract and cultivate people of all political stripes.
Vincent is right. The tea partiers need to get the Modern Whigs onboard and let them be the face of this thing. A July 4th mass event led by Iraq/Afghanistan vets/Patriots who are devoted to common sense and our country rather than just ideology makes for a perfect promotion and meaningful concept.
What do you guys say?
May 9th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Americanpie said:
Roland, For the most part I agree with you! We don’t ‘need’ Rush/Sean to LEAD the ‘Tea Party’ movement BUT had it not been for their boldness to speak out or ‘tout’ on current events, speak out the truth many people would still be in the dark unaware of the social march on our country. Their input has been and will continue to be a valuable contribution to the movement. They are a fountain of information that [mainstream’ media will never give you). Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water! Gleam from their knowledge and ‘we the people’ will carry the ball across the finish line. But never burn your bridges or cut off the hand that feeds you. Talk/radio show hosts are just one of the fingers on the hand that helps spread the word get the job done.
May 9th, 2009 at 8:05 am
ReTeaTards said:
AmericanPie, your arguments may have more oomph to them if you new Rep. Polosi is not in the White House, but the House of Representatives. In your most recent post, I think you mean glean not gleam.
It’s the patent inability to think in the these posts that make the tea party movement such a joke. This “Constitutional minimalism” seems to have missed out on their high school history and civics classes, you know the elementary school work that shows you how the sacred founding documents actually are precedent for the government we currently have. That’s why the movement will never really survive, most of the American people actually know better when it comes to a basic grip on reality.
May 9th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Todd Kading said:
ReTeaTard,
The correct word is “knew” not “new”. Those of you that live in glass structures should not toss projectiles.
Also, why do you post on here so much if this movement will never really survive? Don’t you have anything better to do? If it is doomed to failure anyway, then you may move on with your life and let it implode on its own.
Nice knowing you. Have a good life. Tootles. See ya in the funny papers. Go take on the day. Don’t let the door hit ya. Bye-bye……
May 9th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Todd Kading said:
Modern Whig Proponents,
I read your platform. There are several items that appear unconstitutional (just like the R and D parties). Please really consider whether or not this country needs another party that completely ignores the Constitution in favor of some perception of pragmatism. I realize the desire to appear “moderate” is very appealing to some; however, I do not see how one can moderately ignore the Constitution. You either obey its tenents or not. Reread Article One Section Eight and let me know how the Modern Whig Platform follows the Enumerated Powers.
Thank you,
Todd
May 9th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Americanpie said:
Dear dear ReTeaTards. Ya know you are hardly worth the comeback but ‘yawn’, let’s go for it. I can’t tell you how many forums/blogs I have been on where the ONLY thing a person sees is the grammatical error rather than the substance. I would guess that is because they themselves have nothing of substance to offer, such as in this case. The reason people like you are on here at all is because you have something to fear, much like us who fear our precious country is on a slow march to socialism. I also think that most thinking americans understand the Rep. Polosi speaks for and represents the White House. Thank you for the correction, I did mean glean and I think you meant ‘knew’, but I understand that often while in a hurry a slip of the finger can happen on the key board, so I think I’ll just let it slide as a ‘hurried mistake’ made in your zeal to quickly find fault. Is it my imagination or is there a lot of ‘I think he/she’ meant to say coming out of the white house these days:) Ya know what’s great about our view of America; even YOU have the freedom of speech! What’s frightening is that In your view it limits everyone else’s.
May 9th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Carol Lee said:
How about we first require Congress and ALL federal employees to buy PRIVATE health care instead of taxpayer subsidized group health care that we couldn’t get in our dreams? How about we eliminate the 90% of their highest salary retirement plan and force them to participate in a federal UNMATCHED 401(k) like the rest of the working class? How about we force Congress and ALL Federal employees to participate and fund social security and not their sweetheart retirement plan they have today? How about we implement a total reform of Congress with solid term limits to force these people to get private sector jobs instead of lifetime taxpayer funded thrones?
May 9th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Ratcheter said:
I can’t fault people like Americanpie for caring and speaking out pursuant to their own convictions. I think it is fine to have “Rush, Sean” et al promoting these events. But you again risk marginalization and being pigeon-holed. This is why you are seeing myself and others pushing for some of the Modern Whig leaders, particularly those proud veterans among them, to serve as another public face independent of those personalities. The point is people like myself WANT to get involved and are WILLING to do so. But right now I believe in the Modern Whig movement as it quickly becomes the fastest growing mainstream grassroots political phenomenon in the nation (as reported in various media). I think the two can be mutually exclusive, but this group, again, founded by proud vets, also attracts a significant amount of moderate Dems. The way the tea parties are perceived and marketed, involvement in its current state would destroy much of what they are cultivating.
May 9th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Americanpie said:
Yesterday representatives from Tea Party groups from all around California met up with the We Surround Them 9-12 project group - Bakersfield at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley. From the beach front of Oceanside to San Francisco people came together to discuss ways to combine our groups for a stronger voice to keep America free. As we spoke we realized the Tea Party movement takes on different meanings for each person who is passionate about specific issues our country faces. For some it’s the involvement of the government into the private sector, for others it’s the move toward national healthcare, illegal immigration, bailouts, higher taxes ‘with representation’ that don’t represent the people at all, further government intervention in our educational institutions, defining what is or isn’t politically correct in history, the right to bear arms or our National Security and the increasing dismantling of defense system. The reasons are numerous and what we determined is that we need a core issue that encompasses all the other issues to define the movement. It seems to me that the move toward socialism is the core issue, because socialism limits our freedom to make our own choices. Socialism dictates rather than lead. If we lose our freedoms, nothing else we care about will matter because our voice will have been silenced. We were excited to bring each and every small group that represented our geographical area together. We have a plan in the making for a stronger voice to be heard.
May 10th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Ratcheter said:
Speaking of California, another of many Sunday political columns provided a rave review of the Modern Whig movement. The reason I bring it up is to show how this promotion idea of involving the Whig leadership can be portrayed.
This one is in the Times-Standard of Eureka/North Coast.
May 10th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Americanpie said:
Can you provide a link?
The “Tea Party Express” national tour will host a series of tea party rallies all across the nation. The effort will begin in California and travel eastward, building momentum as the tour reaches its final destination: the big 09.12.09 Taxpayer March on D.C.
At each stop the tour will highlight some of the worst offenders in Congress who have voted for higher spending, higher taxes, and government intervention in the lives of American families and businesses. These Members of Congress have infringed upon the freedom of the individual in this great nation, and its time for us to say: “Enough is Enough!”
http://www.teapartyexpress.org/about/index.html
May 10th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Tom Z said:
Fellow Americans,
I attended one of the tea parties with very high hopes. I am sad to report that I did not feel it catered to me and actually felt quite out of place. I am not a strict conservative and actually find myself socially liberal in many ways. Despite the fact that I am as disenchanted with the government as all the other attendees, I did not get the impression from being there that my views would have been welcome. I know this tea party site says it is for everybody, that is not how it is translating. So again, it is alienating a large swath of the population on something that we all should generally be able to agree on.
I will add that the idea of incorporating the Modern Whig Party into this thing is a marvelous idea. I listened to the Modern Whig chairman on NPR and it was so refreshing. The guy was an Iraq veteran that made so much sense while gracefully fielding questions coming from both the right and the left. I was expecting a fringe group and instead agree with all those on this site that it really does cater to all. After a second look, this is a group that I want to root for. They are based in Washington, DC and would make some excellent resources for the tea parties because they appeal to social conservatives and people like me that run the political spectrum.
Are the Modern Whigs going to be included? Thanks for hearing me out!
May 11th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Michael Formes said:
Ratcheter,
You are hitting the nail on the head. People in this movement throw around the word constitution accusing anyone who doesn’t agree with them (either here or in government) in violation of it. This is partly because the spokespersons like Limbaugh and Hannity do it on air ad nauseium never while providing any actual evidence there is a violation. This filters down through voices here and discredits pretty much everything about the movement. Add to that the words of people like Todd Kading who wish to shut up any disagreement. Hardly what our founding fathers envisioned when they wrote the constitution itself.
May 11th, 2009 at 8:51 am
ReTeaTards said:
Micheal, the problem with the “Todd Kading”s of the world is an inability to connect the dots as a result of a poor education, substituting actual understanding with talking points form Limbaugh and Hannity. This reductive “Constitutional Fundamentalism” is an American equivalent of Taliban fundamentalism. Grown up Americans are well aware how the Constitution gave rise to our current governmental structure. In the Todd Kading P.O.V., the government has been in violation of the Constitution since at least the whiskey rebellion.
The Americanpies of the world believe their first amendment rights are being challenged when they are called stupid. This is another move from the immature, poorly educated playbook. For one thing, your free speech rights are only infringed upon if an only if your right is being curtailed by civil authority. Agents of the government are not coming onto teatards.com to shut you down, ordinary Americans are disagreeing with you. If you can’t handle disagreement and resistance to your ideas, your organizing will only go as far as nursery school.
May 11th, 2009 at 9:11 am
John & Cheryl Luhrs said:
Up until we started witnessing this direct attack by the radical left, we practiced a pretty much live and let live approach to life, and even though we saw our freedoms slipping a way, we felt we had no recourse but to watch it happening.
Thank God, they’ve attacked our rights and principals with such vengeance, because now we’re not taking it anymore! In the name of all that is objectively right and just, we’re fighting back with everything we have available. We’ll be with you all on July 4th “Independence Day” and maybe our numbers will be so great that they’ll start to listen.
This is what it’s going to take to save our country. We must stand up and be counted and we can’t compromise our principals in anyway! Our Fore Fathers gave us the road map to Freedom and we’d better get back on track! To give this left insanity any room to expand will not regain anything. Stand up!! Stand strong and make sure we’re there on Independence Day to send an overpowering message to Washington! One Nation Under God…Liberty and Justice For All…Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness…and we will not bend!!
We are the motor that will not break! We do not compromise our principles and we will stand and fight for our Freedom!! Even if it comes to a revolution!
We’ll be there!! Bells on!!
Cheryl
May 11th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Vincent said:
Cheryl,
I mean this question with sincere respect. How does essentially making this a movement of the right invoke change? Why not find common ground with people who may not be so far to the right, as there is a lot of common ground out there. My impression is that there is no attempt at unity among people of different social values and political stripes. seems just as divisive as everything else going on. That is why I want to see the Modern Whigs become a prominent face of this thing. Because their background and credibility as being founded by Iraq/Afghanistan vets that has 30,000 people placing common sense, rational thought ahead of ideology, make for a more unifying face to rally with.
May 11th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Todd Kading said:
It is pretty simple, folks. There is a Constitution. It has enumerated powers. When the Federal government does something not stated in those powers, it is breaking the law. Just because the law breaking has been ignored by the people for a very long time, does not mean that it is suddenly not breaking the law. I guess someone named “reteatards” thinks I am the same as the Taliban (Lord knows I have tossed acid on my fair share of school children just like the Taliban has) and am uneducated because I believe in Strict Constructionism. Well, I guess “reteatards” is just much more enlightened and educated than I am. I would like to look up his/her educational qualifications and curriculum vitae. I guess I can’t because he/she uses such a calming and friendly name “reteatards”. Must be a sweet person to come up with that one. Also, I am happy to have folks disagree. I merely like to point out those that seem to protest a little too much by saying that the movement will die on its own, but then they post their “thoughts” every other day. I just figure they would have better things to do with the enlightened and highly educated minds than to post on a dying webpage.
May 11th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Vincent said:
Todd seems to vastly miss the point that there are people of all political persuasions that want to get involved and associate with a movement that is open to all types of people with common purpose. Todd also seems to represent the class of people who look down on those who may in fact be uneducated. Does that make them less worthy to disagree with an arguably marginalized set of stringent principles? Casting dispersions on people holding different views/educational levels and discouraging them from considering involvement in public discourse or protest is irresponsible and counter-productive.
Todd fails to realize that this isn’t a debate about the merits of the Modern Whig Party or rationale for why the tea parties are potentially doomed to fail. It’s about catering to people who have differing views on politics and ideology. Who cares what Todd’s view is, a Modern Whig, or that of a moderate Democrat for that matter? Personal stances can differ and still lead people to the same conclusions about the general direction of the country.
That’s the last I’ll say about Todd as this isn’t the forum for a paltry dispute. I have served in the military with quite a few “uneducated” troops who can demonstrate ten times the class, wisdom and integrity.
May 11th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
reteatards said:
Todd, you’re whole rant is based on a narrow Constitutional fundamentalism (I never called you an acid thrower, I said you’re narrow ability to think beyond some rigid principles that have never been successfully practiced in the fashion you preach was Talibanesque). Are you telling me the American people have allowed some sort of nightmare to take place since pretty much the beginnings of American government and not until a frank handful of people upset with the gov’s stimulus measures stopped and said, “Wait! All this is illegal!”
Or, more likely, your interpretation of the Constitution is considered fringe conservative and in no way reflects the way the founding documents have come to function in our government.
You don’t need a movement, Todd, to get what you want in America. You need a time machine. Good luck with that.
May 11th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Todd Kading said:
Vincent,
I agree with most of what you wrote. If you look at what I wrote, I think you will see that I was not disparaging those with little education. I was responding to “reteatards’” attack on my education level.
I am all for what you are talking about. We don’t have to agree on everything. We just need to agree that the spending has got to stop. I think that is the biggest common thread among most tea party folks. My comments on the Whig party were simply meant to evoke thought.
Sorry if it caused consternation. This is not a forum for petty arguments. Thus, let’s move on.
May 11th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
An American said:
I think reteatards’ name is funny and it reflects a lot of mainstream America’s attitude toward this issue. “Todd Kading,” I know you want to silence him, but I really want to hear how you would answer his question, “Are you telling me the American people have allowed some sort of nightmare to take place since pretty much the beginnings of American government and not until a frank handful of people upset with the gov’s stimulus measures stopped and said, “Wait! All this is illegal!”; or, more likely, your interpretation of the Constitution is considered fringe conservative and in no way reflects the way the founding documents have come to function in our government?”
Pretending not to hear your critics when their words are right under you nose makes you look weak, my friend.
May 11th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Harry Paratestis said:
Hey Charlie,
Own your failure.
You say Obama should have known about the financial crisis two years ago? It happened last September. Correct me if I am wrong, but didn’t Hank Paulson and George Duh Bush come out with their hair on fire and beg for a trillion or so to save the world from imminent financial collapse? Curiously, right before an election, just like the Iraq War of Choice Resolution.
They got their money, at least part of it, $700 billion, it’s called the TARP. They then gave out half of it and NOBODY knew where it was going until it was already gone. If you follow the money, it went to bonuses. Yeah, that’s right, the firms that took the initial half of the TARP money gave out the equivalent in bonuses. You guys get your panties in a wad over the AIG bonuses ($170 million), but don’t even know that $300 billion went out in bonuses in Duh’s last months. With no accountability whatsoever.
Now you folks are all up in arms over what Obama is doing. Squealing out the usual crap, “socialist”, “communist”, “Maoist”, etc. etc. etc, when the horse was out of the barn last December. Smirk and Snarl doubled the national debt and you guys didn’t flinch. Now all of a sudden you are out marching around just like good
Germans protesting the new guy. Saps.
You guys have been asleep for 8 years minimum and are waking up right on cue from Ruse Limpy, leader of your cause, to whine over a problenm that has been years in the making. Where have you been?
Wake up and smell the coffee Bush voter, you own this mess. Protesting now is fine and dandy, but first it might help to own your failure. The first step to recovery is acknowleging that you have a problem. Your problem is you are being programmed by big corpo and you like it that way. You don’t have to think.
May 11th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Americanpie said:
Tom Z… I’m sorry your experience with a Tea Party wasn’t as expected. We have had every view represented at the ones I’ve been to and no one has been ridiculed or felt slighted. Though I don’t agree with all the tenants of the Modern Whig Party; you present your position with elegance and conviction. As like the rest of us in the Tea Party movement I respect your choice to support what you feel is the best way to move OUR country forward. Likewise I respect the conviction of those who feel differently. I noticed there are many groups in support of the Modern Whig Movement so I would say continue to support your conviction to the fullest, that’s one of the things that STILL makes America the greatest place on earth. That’s not to say you are not welcome to present your views here. I think most would agree that, that those who are posting are here out of concern and love for country rather than to cause dissension, with the exception of a few. Thank you for your post.
May 11th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Americanpie said:
ReTeaTards, “The Americanpies of the world believe their first amendment rights are being challenged when they are called stupid. This is another move from the immature… For one thing, your free speech rights are only infringed upon if an only if your right is being curtailed by civil authority. Agents of the government are not coming onto teatards.com to shut you down, ordinary Americans are disagreeing with you. If you can’t handle disagreement and resistance to your ideas, your organizing will only go as far as nursery school.”
Shame on YOU! I bet you were a bully in school
Let’s talk immature okay? No, I am not concerned that my 1st amendment right has been violated by being called ’stupid’, by someone like you, nor do I care! Furthermore, YOU or anyone like you who are rude, unmannered, IMMATURE, arrogant and let’s see what’s the politically correct term… oh yeah ‘intolerant’ of others views are of NO importance in my world. Is my ’spelling’ up to par 
I can handle disagreements and resistance to MY ideas just fine thank you. The difference between YOU and me is I can be a lady while debating the issues BUT you sir have proved to be NO gentlemen. You’re mama didn’t teach you very well. If this isn’t your cup of tea, why waste your time, why not go support a cause that you believe in if you have one. I’ll tell you why because you enjoy causing division. So far all I have seen from you is someone who WANTS to insight quarrels rather than unity. Yawn… time to go have a real discussion.
May 11th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Americanpie said:
Cheryl - Right on target. We will not be bullied into silence. Keep the Tea Party Express rolling.
May 11th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Todd Kading said:
Why is it that nameless people keep using my name to argue points on here?
An American — my answer to yours or reteatards’ or whomever’s accusation that my views are “fringe conservative” is that I agree with Madison, Jefferson, Washington, Adams, Jackson, Taft, Harding, Goldwater, Reagan, Justice Marshall, Justice Hugo Black, Justice Scalia, Justice Rehnquist, Justice Thomas, and several other American statesman and justices. They all believe or believed in some form of Objective Constitutional Interpretation. If they are all Fringe Conservative, then I guess I am. Yes, I believe that several acts of the Federal Government have been unconstitutional over the years. Some mildly so and some obviously so. Some get challenged in court. Some do not. I do not see how the belief that you should adhere to the Constitution is fringe. The Constitution gives you a method of dealing with it if you feel it is too narrow a document. The method is called an Amendment. It has been done quite a few times. An easy issue that could be used to illistrate this — Instead of deciding that the government should now be in the business of nationalizing companies and simply ignoring the Constitutional implications of such an act, I simply say amend the Constitution to allow the Federal gov’t. to do what Venezula does every other day — nationalize. We are supposed to be a nation of laws. The ultimate law of the land is the Constitution. If that belief makes me fringe, then I must be way out there.
May 11th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
herbert stamper said:
i truly feel sorry for mental midgets who do not have enough sense to know or care that our country is in danger,so i will not say anything about evette or miles,or any of the other fools who cant stand with real americans,because then they would have to slow down on the drugs long enough to get a clue.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Americanpie said:
ReTeaTards, “The Americanpies of the world believe their first amendment rights are being challenged when they are called stupid. This is another move from the immature… For one thing, your free speech rights are only infringed upon if an only if your right is being curtailed by civil authority. Agents of the government are not coming onto teatards.com to shut you down, ordinary Americans are disagreeing with you. If you can’t handle disagreement and resistance to your ideas, your organizing will only go as far as nursery school.”
Shame on YOU! I bet you were a bully in school Let’s talk immature okay? No, I am not concerned that my 1st amendment right has been violated by being called ’stupid’, by someone like you, nor do I care! Furthermore, YOU or anyone like you who are rude, unmannered, IMMATURE, arrogant and let’s see what’s the politically correct term… oh yeah ‘intolerant’ of others views are of NO importance in my world. Is my ’spelling’ up to par I can handle disagreements and resistance to MY ideas just fine thank you. The difference between YOU and me is I can be a lady while debating the issues BUT you sir have proved to be NO gentlemen. You’re mama didn’t teach you very well. If this isn’t your cup of tea, why waste your time, why not go support a cause that you believe in if you have one. I’ll tell you why because you enjoy causing division. So far all I have seen from you is someone who WANTS to insight quarrels rather than unity. Yawn… time to go have a real discussion.
May 12th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
I am a recovering republican, but conservative at heart. So often lately I don’t recognize the GOP, as I have known it.
So I took action, wrote letters, attended tea parties, and joined this site. It was here that I saw the craziest of ideas. Register as Independent or Non-Partisan.
Can you imagine the chaos this would cause politicians in trying to plan for re-election? Imagine an election where 60% of the voters are Independent, and 80% of those are conservative.
Join me in taking action. Make politicians change. Force them into listening to the Independent voice; instead of shoring up what they think is their base. No vote should be automatic or along party lines. Do due diligence when electing officials and force them to earn your vote!
May 12th, 2009 at 5:57 am
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
PS…..All opposition to the Obama agenda, must be stomped out. Tea Parties, Joe the Plumber, etc.
It should come as no surprise that liberals, who have demonstrated for everything and anything they could in my lifetime, would now be criticizing us for opposition to the Messiah.
If you want true debate, let me know…..just remember, put your weed down and no talking points allowed.
May 12th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Michael Formes said:
Herbert Stamper,
Why do you write “so i will not say anything about evette or miles” while at the same time call them “mental midgets” “fools” and “drug users without a clue” ?? This is just more partisan/idealogic ranker of the kind that is eating our country from the inside. It looks like you and Brian and Bethany Saunders will make fine friends at the next tea party, you both seem to have the same narrow minded insult over answer attitudes.
May 12th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Cyanna said:
First, let me say that I love this thread, which has so many diverse and interesting opinions. I’m an American married to a British husband. We recently returned to the United States, PERMANENTLY, after living in the UK (England) for eight horrible years. Its nice to come across so many fellow Americans who are dedicated to stopping the rise of socialism here in the USA. After living in a socialistic system with nightmarish health care for eight years it is frightening to think that some, who are ignorant of the real nature of socialism, would like to implement it here in the United States. To those who think socialism is the answer to America’s ills, I challenge you to FIRST move to the UK for 3 or 4 years and live in a regular British estate with regular British people and experience the type of health care the middle classes and poor have to suffer with. Live in council housing in a council estate. Send your children to an average British school. THEN come back to the United States and tell me you still want socialism. For the record, since 2007 Brits have been leaving the UK in droves, immigrating to the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, France and Spain. The American Embassy in London receives two hundred applications a DAY from those Brits wishing to move to the USA. Scotland is now the most violent country in the Western world. Two of the main reasons the Brits are leaving…uncontrolled immigration of foreigners into the UK and the failing system of socialism.
By the way, isn’t there an age limit here? I see someone calling themselves “reteatards” and I find it hard to believe that a mature adult would be using that type of name. Most social forums require that posters be at least 13 years old!
May 12th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
Michael Formes
Why is it that when environmentalists, ACORN, Code Pink, NOW, Anti War, and any others protest they are seen as activists? But let some everyday, formerly known as the silent majority, average citizen protests what they see as “generational theft” we are labeled as rednecks and idiots.
Unlike some, I wish the best for this country and my President, but if you think this boy formerly from Baltimore is going to sit around and be bashed on because of my opinion, you have another thing coming.
You what factual debate versus “narrow minded insult over answer attitudes”, then send me a message through here and we will swap emails.
Patiently Waiting My friend!
May 12th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Vincent said:
I think the point Michael Formes was trying to make was that these tea party events appear to be divisive and exclusive to people with a certain set of ideological viewpoints. People like Americanpie seem to share that ideology, but she also seems welcoming and inclusive. But overall, the impression is right wing, whether deserved or not. The thing is, and I think Michael Formes was alluding to this along with the Modern Whigs, is that many normal people outside of Code Pink and ANSWER (ie moderate Dems/Republicans/independents/Modern Whigs et al) would consider joining a tea party protest side-by-side with people holding ideologies farther to the right. It is this divisive talk on both sides that are littered with ideology that was his point.
The reason why there are thousands of Modern Whigs working with veterans to revive a historic party is to place common sense ahead of ideology. That is why that group has people from all political stripes on the same wavelength. That is the point I belive he was trying to make. I will concede that there are better ways to get a point across rather than tit-for-tat, but I hope you can see my point.
May 12th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Americanpie said:
People like myself are no different than anyone else when it comes to ideology. I have my point of view and a right to it! As does anyone else. I am not here on this thread to try and persuade others into accepting my viewpoints and stand for my conviction; why, because I respect that a person has a right to his own opinion and I don’t set out to try and change their mind. This is a Tea Party Movement website, so I would question why those who disagree with this movement are here. Is it to genuinely discuss the issues and offer alternative solutions, which is great if that’s the case OR is it to try and win converts to their personal ideology or be divisive themselves. I am not the fish out of water here nor is anyone else who believes the Tea Party Movement is a good media for conveying a message we are for the most part in agreement with. This is where my conviction lies and this is where I will stand. If having strong convictions and morals makes me right-wing, than I’m proud to be called so. But my convictions are based on my personal belief system and is not influenced my any form of the media. I OWN my own convictions! As to the Tea Parties, the Tea Party and 9-12 project gathering I went to was FAR from divisive or exclusive! We had moderate Democrats, moderate Republicans, right-wing republicans, Independents, conservatives (who have fled the Republican party), a few I have no party and Libertarians and everyone had a voice and the mic and an opportunity to express their views. We are not out to change anyones personal ideology or conviction, we are to pursue our own. I would suggest that EVERY viewpoint is exclusive if you are not willing to change your own point of view.
May 12th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Cyanna said:
The Tea Party Movement is definately growing, which is a breath of fresh air as it shows that not all Americans have been fooled by the advent of “Feel Good” politics. We need to see even more growth much more rapidly. We need to become a voice that cannot be ignored. So, get out there, pound the pavements and continue to spread the word.
For LIBERTY!
Cyanna
May 12th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Micheal Formes said:
B&BS,
I am not interested in “debating” you. I know what you stand for. I respect yours and everyone’s right make their voices heard and do hope the tea parties can turn into a voice the government cannot ignore. As Vincent said so well, there is too much divisive talk on both sides and it seems the lead persons involved be they politicians or media personalities want this to continue. Myself I do not belong to ACORN, Code Pink, NOW or any Anti War or environmental group. In fact I am looking for a group somewhere between the left and right but am so very tired of the insults and name calling.
May 13th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
UNDERSTOOD
May 13th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Ingrid Lord said:
I am glad that there are people who think like Americanpie. I grow up in Germany but lived monst of my adult life in the US. No other country in the world has the oppotunity to have a constitution that governs “for the peoople by the people”. Most Americans do not appreciate the very special friedom that we live by. It is changing now. Thats why I support the tea parties. The new administration and its liberal mindset IS distroying our individuality and freedom of speech that America has enjoyed for decates. I am in fear for our future. Ingrid
May 13th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
msullivan001 said:
Register as an Independent
Sorry for not getting back to everyone sooner. I called the voter register’s office (in CA) they said to change your party affiliation you just register again under the new party you want to be with. In CA we can register on line. We have a lot of people from many states on this blog. Please call your voter registrar office and find out what your state requires and then let everyone know.
Just as we have been sending tea bags to Congress, let’s get a movement going to change party affiliations to Independent. This will hit the 2 party system where it hurts. They will have to deal with the loss of their party members and money. Oh,lets not forget they will have to try and win the Independent vote.
My thoughts are we set aside 1 week for everyone to barrage the voter registrar’s office with our protest of a 2 party system by registering as an Independent. How about the first week of July? Thoughts anyone.
May 13th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
msullivan001 said:
Dear Americanpies
I totally agree that a mature conversation is always best way to handle things. I find that people that need to name call are generally extremely insecure hence (ReTeaTards).
Now for intelligent conversation, we the people should always question the government and protect our rights. The framers created the Constitution with this in mind. I am glad you are not afraid of your free speech, but others are concerned and with good with some good cause. When our government comes in and takes over businesses and our banking system and then decides to tell them how to run their business and how much money they can make whether they took TARP money or not is infringing on our rights, not to mention there is nowhere in the Constitution that gives them that authority. Here is a little adage that my parents taught me. They came for the Jews and I said nothing, then they came for the Catholics and I said nothing, then they came for Protestants and I said nothing, then they came for me and there was no one left to say anything at all. Hopefully you are not the one left with no one left to say anything at all.
May 13th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
Just a quick caution to jumping right into registering as Independent. Although I love the idea, you need to make sure that your state allows Independents to participate in the Primary Election process.
In NC, where I live, Independents can vote in a primary by choosing an IR or ID ballot. That being said, when I lived in MD, only Democrats or Republicans could vote.
The last thing you want to do is limit your rights to vote.
In addition, if your state does not allow Independents to vote in the Primary, you have no choice in which elected party rep makes in to the General Election, regardless of which way you lean.
May 14th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Americanpie said:
Great posts Ingrid and Meg and good need to know info - in my opinion our core purpose is find the best way to keep America free for it’s people even those we disagree with. Everyone’s freedom is at stake here, those on the left, the right and everyone’s in between, some just aren’t as sure as we are this is happening in our Country of all places. My concern is that many Americans who have great idea’s and the ABILITY to help keep America free are still on the fence not convinced in their own minds this is actually happening. We need those Americans to come on board as well even if their idea’s differ, we need to sort it out but most of all keep in the publics eye so the administration realizes we are here to stay . What’s important it that we all share the same urgent concern for America, that is our common ground.
Brian & Bethany, thank you for the note of caution about changing registration status. Living in CA I do believe at one time as a register Independent I had to change to Republican in order to vote in the primary but I believe that has changed and will verify.
To see my ‘definition of a Tea Party’ please visit the editorial page: http://www.therightmovement.com/
You may not all agree totally but this my observation
May 14th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Vincent said:
If you’re in Florida, you can officially register Whig
May 14th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Americanpie said:
Great posts Ingrid and Meg and good need to know info - in my opinion our core purpose is find the best way to keep America free for it’s people even those we disagree with. Everyone’s freedom is at stake here, those on the left, the right and everyone’s in between, some just aren’t as sure as we are this is happening in our Country of all places. My concern is that many Americans who have great idea’s and the ABILITY to help keep America free are still on the fence not convinced in their own minds this is actually happening. We need those Americans to come on board as well even if their idea’s differ, we need to sort it out but most of all keep in the publics eye so the administration realizes we are here to stay . What’s important it that we all share the same urgent concern for America, that is our common ground.
Brian & Bethany, thank you for the note of caution about changing registration status. Living in CA I do believe at one time as a register Independent I had to change to Republican in order to vote in the primary but I believe that has changed and will verify.
To see my ‘definition of a Tea Party’ please visit the editorial page: http://www.therightmovement.com/
You may not all agree totally but this my observation
May 14th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Americanpie said:
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May 14th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Theresa said:
I am curious, I am so glad that people are finally doing something to let Washington know how dissatisfied we are with the high taxes Government interference and lack of concern for the people of American. My question is, is anyone that comes to these tea parties willing to admit they voted for Obama and having second thoughts about it. Or are they afraid to admit it.
May 14th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Americanpie said:
I have run into one person at a Tea Party and one guy at work who admitted voting for Obama that wish they could ‘recall’ their vote.
May 14th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Vincent said:
I’m not convinced that McCain would have been any better. The problem isn’t Obama. The problem is the system and culture of DC that continues to perpetuate this cycle. We need energy independence and someone with intentions of true fiscal responsibility, to include making difficult choices on the matter. We need committement to scientific advancement and education, for veterans affairs and controlled spending.
DC needs a dose of reality. Whether the Modern Whig Party can prove to live up to media reports of potential viability is to be determined. But the point is that DC needs a dose of common sense ahead of ideology.
May 15th, 2009 at 6:52 am
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
Vincent I agree with your logic, however, I have grave concerns about forming a “Third” party.
The thought of a two party system is never what our founding Fathers envisioned, but it is what we have. I think the addition of a “Third Party” would be futile. The fact is that there are already 3 major “Third Parties” and 29 additional active “Third Parties”. 33 in total if we add the Modern Whig. See link below for the offical list!
http://dir.yahoo.com/Government/U_S__Government/Politics/Parties/?b=0
The continual development of additional parties has muddied the waters and makes creating a legitimate third party difficult. Registering independent does achieve the same progress, and maybe once the majority of registered voters fall in the Independent category, we can then discuss organizing a platform and getting recognition as an official party.
The goal as I see it, is to make it very difficult for politicians to figure out what the key constituents are. They would be forced to act differently in order to win the independent vote. This would be the start of real change in DC.
That being said, the conversation on this subject is healthy and what this great country needs.
May 15th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Maroon said:
I thought this movement was grass roots. It seems from talking to many involved that this is nothing more than a hidden neo-con agenda. Why align yourselves with the same people who have overspent, over taxed the middle class and done everything to destroy our basic constitutional rights? This is just a neo-con republican movement and lacks any grass roots reality.
Satay away from these politicians..Rick Perry…Sanford ALL of them. They are simply using this movement to advance their own agendas and careers and you all are suckering for it.
May 15th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Americanpie said:
Vincent, your comment is duly noted. I agree the problem is not just Obama. I raised the question in the poll out of interest only because Obama won the election. We will never know to what extent or direction McCain would have taken our country because he didn’t win. But I have to assume that had he won there would be those who would wish they likewise could recall their vote. Aside from all the irresponsible overspending that both parties are equally responsible for, one of the main things at this point that sets Obama apart for many of us is his ‘transparency’ in moving our country toward socialism. I know there are those who don’t agree that our country is being led in this direction to this degree but many of us do, and it’s out of love for freedom at any cost that we speak out about it.
May 16th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Americanpie said:
Maroon, this is a grassroots movement and there is no hidden neo-con agenda here. Many of us patriots are indeed conservative, just as many in the movement are patriots who are not. That is what makes it a grassroots movement we are a melting pot of idea’s and political views. Most don’t care how the job gets done, what vehicle is used to do it so long as it protects our freedom and holds the government accountable in all respects. There are a few leaders from both parties as well as various other parties who are inline with our agenda - to keep America free and hold government accountable. To assume that 100% of either party has a hidden agenda to promote themselves is not only unfair but an assumption we shouldn’t make. Sorry Maroon but you are way off base in you assumption that this is a neo-republican con job. This is an American people movement and I state one more time; there are from all parties those who want the BEST for America.
May 16th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Americanpie said:
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
If you live in sunny CA read this before deciding to change parties:
http://www.calvoter.org/voter/faq.html
Political Party Affiliation
Do I have to join a political party?
On the voter registration form, you will be asked if you want to choose a political party. There are a number of qualified political parties in California. You may choose one of these parties or you may select “Decline to State”, which essentially means you are an independent. You may also select “Other” and designate a political party that is not an official party in California (meaning it has not reached the threshold of required number of party members to be considered an official party).
Can I vote for a candidate that belongs to a different political party than the one I belong to?
In the General Election, you can of course vote for any candidate you like. A Primary Election is different. California’s current primary system, which is neither “open” nor “closed”, is perhaps best called “slightly ajar”. Here’s the way it works: if you are registered as a member of a political party, you will only be able to vote for candidates in that party’s primary election. (For example, a registered Democrat cannot vote in the Republican primary). However, if you are not affiliated with any party, you may still have the option to vote in a party primary by effectively becoming a member of that party for a day.
Each party organization decides whether and how it will allow independent California voters to participate in its primary. (In 2002, for example, the American Independent, Democratic, Natural Law, and Republican parties allowed independents to vote in their primaries, but the other three qualified California political parties did not.)
Check CVF’s current election information, consult your sample ballot, or contact your county election office for a list of parties that will allow independent voters to participate in upcoming primary elections. For more information about recent changes to California’s primary system, read the February June 29, 2000 issue of CVF-NEWS.
How do I change my party affiliation?
You may change your party affiliation at any time by filling out a new registration form. Be sure to re-register at least fifteen days prior to the next election in order for the change to take effect for that election.
How do I register to vote?
To register, you’ll need to complete a voter registration form, sometimes called an affidavit. There are many ways to get the form: - pick up a form in person at any number of public offices (library, DMV, post office, county election office, city clerk, etc.) - call 1-800-345-VOTE to request a form be mailed to you - call your county election office to request a form be mailed to you - download a form in English or Spanish from the Secretary of State’s web site -fill out the online registration form at the Secretary of State’s web site (it will be printed and mailed to you for your signature)
May 16th, 2009 at 10:20 am
msullivan001 said:
Also Noted on the Right Movement Blog
I agree with Arthur we need a plan/mission statement. There seems to be a lot of agendas, this is understandable as the government is trying to change everything at one time. It is the old look over there while I m doing this over here. It’s a typical magic trick. The government is governing by fear (unemployment/banks/car co’s ect..) they have demonized banks, Wall Street, insurance co’s and car co’s. . When in reality Congress is the one who has created the laws and regulations for these industries. Gee, look at these bad guys and then we won’t look at them.
Sorry Keith I don’t want a Congress that is all conservative, just as I do not want a Congress that is all liberal. There are some good Politians out there and some really bad ones. Registering as an Independent does not mean you have to have a candidate run on an Independent ticket, but it does open the door for people who do want to run for office as something other than a Republican or a Democrat. I would like a Congress with different views that can come together with a consensus. I further would like to see Politians’ be responsible for their actions and have some sibilance of decorum. Congress should look at the American Indians where their decisions were made with 7 generations in mind. If Congress would look beyond the tip of their noses they would not make such quick decisions for a quick fix, hence the National Health Care package being enacted by July 31, 2009 (yet another fear tactic).
The only way to have change is to change the changers. We the People have been asking for change and responsibility from our representatives for years, yet the same people keep getting elected. We must keep our focus and have patience a movement for change is a slow and growing process. This is not, “Let’s microwave a movement for change”.
So again, register as an Independent. Yes, there are 33 states that do not allow Independents vote in primaries; also it is mostly the Republican Party that does not allow them to vote, which is why more Independents vote Democrat. The Repuublican party makes the Independent voting process extremely difficult. You can go the website I suggested on the Right Movement blog and sign a petition to allow Independents the right to vote in all primaries. We start by changing these voting laws. Also when you register as an Independent write to the RNC or DNC and tell them I have left your party because. A grassroots movement must keep focused, write letters, and protest and eventually it will come to fruition. When we are divided and unfocused we will fail.
May 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
msullivan001 said:
Great job Americampie. Thanks for all your research. There is a lot of good information.
I am planning on changing my party affiliation the first week of July and also writing to my old party as to why I am leaving.
Thanks Americampie
May 16th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
msullivan001 said:
Correction on states that allow Independents to vote in primaries.
33 states have open primaries in which independents can vote. 18 states do not.
May 16th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Dean McIntire said:
If you have not seen the AmericaAgainProject.org at Retea Party, you should visit it. This could be a unifying point for all the Independence Day Parties. It is long and it is formidable, but it can be implemented in parts as each group see their need for change. It is about Lobbying and the Law..taking back our Constitutional Rights. It is not about voting which is too slow and ineffective for the change we are needing. Take some time, a lot of work and soul evidently went into this idea. Read the Declaration and read the Demand letter. I joined and have offered to read the letter at my Independence Day Party. No one is going to do this for us. Not Glenn, Not Rush, Not Heritage, Not Hannity. We must some how unite, cooperate, search out our talent, and fund our goals. AmericaAgain might be the place to start. God Bless Everyone, Dean
May 17th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
David said:
WEEK 2 of the MEDIA BLITZ directed at Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck!
Is Obama a natural-born citizen and therefore qualified to be President of the United States?
Obama’s lawyers are working hard to hide his birth certificate. We know that fact because his lawyers’ answers to suits all over the country are public record. There’s nothing crazier than a President of the United States hiding his birth certificate. People need to know that fact and they’ll never know unless public awareness is raised on this issue. So now it’s time to take back Conservative Talk radio.
Our first week may already be bearing fruit. We’ve been loudly calling for Dr/Ambassador Alan Keyes to be scheduled on talk radio and TV. Though this is in no way conclusive, after many months of absence he now has been booked at the end the first week of the blitz. Hannity’s facebook page has seen a significant jump in interest on the Obama citizenship issue this past week – no small coincidence. Talk Radio call screeners, from our reports, are suddenly extremely defensive on the citizenship issue. Where once they were dismissive - even arrogant - on the issue only a week ago, they now seem to be taking the trouble to be nice and make polite excuses for not allowing the issue to be discussed. THIS IS EXTREMELY SIGNIFICANT and is unlikely to be a coincidence as anyone who knows the biz is aware. This change of behavior in the screeners strongly suggests a real awareness on the part of management that people are getting organized on this issue, which is the purpose of this blitz. Also, we have some info directly from inside certain media sources close to cerain programs that this organized blitz is something of which certain people are becoming very much aware. Tea Party organizers are also getting the word out through their massive contact networks.
This week’s schedule:
Monday, May 18: Contact Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity
Tuesday, May 19: Contact Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity
Wednesday, May 20: Contact Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh
Thursday, May 21: Contact Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity
Friday, May 22: Contact Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh
Thousands are now on board – join them! AND SPREAD THE WORD!
If you are worried about exposing yourself to hostility personally, call *67 in front of the number to block them.
***IMPORTANT*** Do NOT volunteer the eligibility issue as the reason for your call when you get through to the screener! You will NOT be allowed to speak about this issue IF you show your hand! Discuss the topic being discussed at that time – and then forcefully tie it into the Obama citizenship issue.This works beautifully and maintains the integrity of the caller.
We don’t necessarily need to get on the airwaves to have an enormous impact. First and foremost, our goal is to let the stations, producers and hosts know that we’re getting organized on this issue which is fair and legal. We can’t help it if in so doing operations at stations become an organizational nightmare, though that certainly helps - liberals having been doing that with impunity for decades. Patriots simply do what needs to be done, and this needs to be done.
Here’s the info for HANNITY, O’REILLY, RUSH and BECK.
SEAN HANNITY CONTACT INFO:
hannity@foxnews.com
or e-mail through the website contact form
http://www.hannity.com/contactus.asp
Here is the message board at Hannity’s facebook page, where you can make this issue clear for all to see:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=69813760388&topic=7641
RADIO CALL-IN: 1-800-941-7326
O’REILLY CONTACT INFO:
oreilly@foxnews.com
The number is 1-888-369-4762.
(This invitation to call comes from his website, so don’t be shy - they asked for it. Remember, you can always preface the call with *67 if you feel nervous. THE TIME TO DO IT IS NOW!)
RUSH LIMBAUGH CONTACT INFO:
1-800-282-2822
elrushbo@eibnet.com
GLENN BECK CONTACT INFO:
1-888-727-BECK
me@glennbeck.com
glennbeck@foxnews.com
Be respectful – but firm. If Obama is qualified, fine. BUT WE’LL NEVER
KNOW UNLESS PUBLIC PRESSURE FORCES OBAMA AWAY FROM HIS LAWYERS AND INTO THE TRUTH.
JOIN THOUSANDS OF FELLOW PATRIOTS AND SPREAD THE WORD!
God bless.
“All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” — Thomas Jefferson
May 18th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Vincent said:
An online national meeting that will be lasting for about one hour is taking place Tuesday, May 19 at 8 ET. The event is being hosted by the Modern Whigs and from what I just learned, a good amount of media and even elected officials supportive of their cause are registered. Speakers are going to be people regarded as the next generation of political grassroots leaders. Candidates and other methods of organization that should be mutually exclusive to what is going on here will be laid out.
Remember, this is a movement of about 25,000 members that was started by Iraq and Afghanistan vets. Regardless whether one adamantly supports or holds disdain for the tea parties, these guys are on all our sides. They come from all ends of the political spectrum and have already put their country first through their service to our country. they can help those here, and those here can help them.
The mainstream media continues to hold them out as non-fringe and a fast growing mainstream political phenomenon that is realistic and practical. This online meeting will allot time for those involved here to participate and speak. All you need is a computer and either a headset or telephone.
Go to the Modern Whig Party site and RSVP. The more here who participate, the more you can reach a large audience, to include media and elected officials. Thanks for hearing me out.
May 18th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Americanpie said:
Thank you Vincent for the information sounds look a good opportunity to to learn more about the Whig party. I’m showing my ignorance when I ask how do you access this meeting?
May 18th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Ratcheter said:
I apologize if this message is posted twice. Didn’t mean to post a link b/c it is moderated and may be delayed to best respond to the question of registration.
I registered for the meeting since it really looks like it will reach capacity and maybe even get the ball rolling politics wise. The news media keeps rolling out articles saying these guys may be the next big thing to be viable and have longevity.
To register: go to the Modern Whig Party site. In the updates under national event, click on the word “RSVP.”
Apparently, you register and it sends you an email response. Around 8 pm May 19, you click on the link in the email and you can log in and listen using your speakers or telephone. The system also lets you type in questions and ask questions if called on.
May 18th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Americanpie said:
Thanks for the information I’ll listen in. I have a friend who is very interested and will pass it along to him.
May 19th, 2009 at 4:23 am
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
I am looking for your opinion on http://www.reteaparty.com/groups/come-on-carolina . I am wondering if Re Tea Party members could unify their priorities.
Please stop by and list your top 5 priorities as YOU see them. At the end of the week, I will be adding them up to see what the common theme is.
Your opinion counts.
May 19th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Vincent said:
Just saw news that the Modern Whigs are doing a bunch of drive time radio interviews on AM/FM radio shows tonight to preview their online meeting.
Great to see people here with an open mind looking into these guys. I’m always skeptical of things like this taking off, but for some reason this one seems different.
May 19th, 2009 at 7:23 am
mags said:
To the “Moderates” that keep posting that they are “waiting & seeing” about the Tea Party Movement. First of all, nobody in this or any other movement has to prove anything to you. In these times, with everything that is happening to this country by corrupt politicians at the state and federal levels, to be a moderate is to be a coward. Stop wearing it as a badge of honor, you look ridiculous, grow a backbone and pick a side. Nobody has the patience, nor do we have the luxury of time, to cater to you or jump through hoops to get your approval. Moderates helped usher in this current fiasco of “whatever” politics. The politicians LOVE you, too. All they have to do is soft sell you with nice-nice platitudes and “Hope & Change” marketing slogans and the moderates line up in droves.
It’s lazy politics created by a lazy and confused set of values and beliefs. Stop being a lazy and ineffective citizen. There is too much at stake, that is why forward thinking people are banding together, before it’s too late.
As Benjamin Franklin stated: “We must all hang together, or we will most assuredly hang separately”
May 19th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Vincent said:
mags,
You bring up some good points. But I don’t think they are waiting and seeing anymore. This Modern Whig event is expected to reach capacity tonight as people from across the political spectrum, to include moderates, get together to take that movement to the next level. Media is watching and so are some elected officials. Maybe all those particular moderates needed was the motivation and leadership of our Iraq/Afghanistan veterans.
May 19th, 2009 at 10:37 am
mags said:
Vincent,
I’ve never heard of it. I do listen to the news shows on am radio, local and national, I haven’t heard anything to date about the Modern Whig party. Sounds like an attempt to siphon away from the Tea Party so they aren’t as strong come this 4th of July. I’m not saying they are a “planted distraction group”, I just know the veiled sarcasm and attempts to discredit all of us that are protesting are because of fear and shock over the Tea Party movement as a whole, especially by the MSM.
I’ve come to expect anything and everything from these groups!
May 19th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Vincent said:
The Modern Whig Party first started gaining steam before the Tea Party movement began. Newspapers have attributed 25-30,000 members to the group and validate all that is being posted here. And if you read what some have been posting here, they want the Whigs to get involved WITH the Tea Party movement. I understand that you are cynical of such things. But the best I can offer is for you to look into them yourself. Again, this isn’t some weird lefty group. It’s a group of PROUD veterans who started this thing.
BTW, I read a report that some representatives will be appearing on WTKF 107.1 FM and WJNC 1240 AM in NC tonight to preview their online national meeting. Maybe before casting them off as a plant, you can donate an hour of your time tonight to see what they are about and make up your mind there?
May 19th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
mags said:
Vincent
Calm down and take a breath. I never said I was casting them off as a “plant group” I said it was something that had to be considered when reading posts/comments on the Tea Party sites. I am confused as to why you are stating I am cynical of whatever you think I’m cynical over. I certainly wouldn’t be part of the Tea Party group if I thought there was no hope for either political party or for citizens to make things right.
If you’re this excited over this Whig group, post a link to their site and people can take a look for themselves. I personally am not in favor of giving special rights (Hate Crimes)to groups based on their race, gender, or sexual orientation as that then leads to the grey area of Hate Speech. It seems unconstitutional to make one group of people more entitled to protection than others, doesn’t it? We are ALL equal under the law. I do wonder, have they linked their site on the individual Tea Party sites across the country. I haven’t seen anything on the San Diego site and we are a pretty big military city.
May 19th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
Independent is the way to go!
The thought of a two party system is never what our founding Fathers envisioned, but it is what we have. I think the addition of a “Third Party” would be futile. The fact is that there are already 3 major “Third Parties” and 29 additional active “Third Parties”. 33 in total if we add the Modern Whig Movement to the ever growing list. See link below for the offical list!
http://dir.yahoo.com/Government/U_S__Government/Politics/Parties/?b=0
The continual development of additional parties has muddied the waters and makes creating a legitimate third party difficult. Registering independent does achieve the same progress, and maybe once the majority of registered voters fall in the Independent category, we can then discuss organizing a platform and getting recognition as an official party.
The goal as I see it, is to make it very difficult for politicians to figure out who the key constituents are. They would be forced to act differently in order to win the independent vote. This would be the start of real change in DC.
Just me thoughts!
May 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Charlie said:
Right now the only practical way to protect ourselves from this runaway Obama/Pelosi?Reid Troika is to roll over the House of Representatives. That is where the power is because that is where the MONEY is. In 2010 vote only for challengers, NO INCUMBENTS !!
Pass it on-PLEASE !!
May 19th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Ratcheter said:
Congratulations to the Modern Whig Party for hosting a capacity crowd tonight. It was an exciting event and one of the first political meetings that I thought actually ended too soon! The speakers were truly inspiring and included veterans, legal experts and even a former top anti-terrorism official. I am completely pumped up for political action right now!
May 19th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
John Bates said:
Like so many of you leaving comments here, I am disgusted with our current mess. Unlike some of the haters posting here, I have decided to take the high road and become more involved in the process. As a “912 Candidate”, I invite you to read more about me and my pending candidacy as a “Citizen Patriot” by visiting my little blog. Polite comments are always welcomed, whether you agree or disagree with my positions. Party on, Tea-Baggers !
John
May 20th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
Well said Charlie…..
And you are factually correct that the House is where the spending starts. It also has the shortist terms.
If we are going to take back this government, it will have to happen in the House and on an off election year like 2010. The only people who vote in these elections are the truly concerned, and the homeless are only bussed in every 4 years during Presidential Election.
Thanks for raising the point!
May 21st, 2009 at 7:42 am
Nita Neall said:
I don’t understand people who come on THIS site and say that someone who is a homosexual or different in some other way has no right to speak out against this increasingly oppressive gov’t. I’m not a homosexual, and I don’t agree with their life-style, but I would gladly stand up with anyone who has some guts to say we don’t want this ubergov’t. This isn’t a witch hunt. Isn’t this about the survival of our freedom, HOWEVER we choose to use it? I say, rise up gays, lesbians, liberals, conservatives, punks, children, Christians, Jews, disabled people, teachers, scientists, (all those who were, btw, first targeted by Hitler) and say, NO! We want to be free, even if it is a little bit harder. Give us freedom (& our $) and we’ll take our chances.
May 21st, 2009 at 11:32 am
Mark Hager said:
I’m just getting started sorry about the delay. If there are any Tar Heels out there … on June 3 we are going to have a Party in Raleigh! Seems our legislature wants to raise $1 BILLION from guess who? Join us in protest! I’m helping to spread the word for help! I have volunteers that made shirts and hats from our Tar Heel hands for those attending. Check them out! We are using proceeds to get ready for the Charlotte (July 4 Tea Party) and especially the September 12 rally on WASHINGTON.
http://www.companycasuals.com/teaparty//start.jsp
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:38 am
msullivan001 said:
Looking for a tea party in Long Beach, CA area. Anyone?
May 24th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Americanpie said:
Hi Meg,
Don’t know of one in Long Beach - you might consider S.T.O.M.P’s Independence Day Freedom Rally in Simi Valley
Everything is pending awaiting for approval of our permit, other than that we have an exciting day planned in the morning to early afternoon. To receive updates on our events and others in southern CA area plz visit http:www.stomp.com and register in the forum section.
Happy party hunting.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Gin said:
Hi all… I just want to pass on that I am in the process of securing discounted hotel rooms in the DC/Alexandria/Arlington area for the March… I should have all contracts signed and blocks set up this week. As soon as I have it complete, I will post a listing of all the hotels with the discounted links, which will be done by this Friday. All you will have to do is either call the hotel and reserve your rooms under our group or click the links that I will provide to reserve your room online… the prices I am getting range from $109 to $169 per night. I will also contact local campgrounds and see what I can do for a discount as well.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Steve Stark said:
There are few million American Patriots that are LDS (Mormon), that would love to get involved in the protection of our Constitution. We are embarressed by Harry Reid who proclaims to be of our religion, but very proud of Mitt Romney.
Not many are aware of this, but we know and accept the Constitution as a document inspired of God through the minds of our Founding Fathers. We also know that there would come a time when this inspired document would hang by a thread. I believe that the time has come and WE THE PEOPLE who love our Nation and who appreciate our Constitution to stand together and let our Nations leaders know that we are aware of the direction they are trying to take our Nation. We are not happy and in fact we are furious and we will not stand for it.
We got change all right. We did not get the change that we can count on or change in the right direction. We needed change to the right of the Big Spending Republican Party and not to the left. We need politicians in office that can get our Nation on it’s proper track.
I could go on and on, but I will stop here.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Alexandra Fincher said:
TAXED ENOUGH ALREADY
JULY 4th 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
City Hall
Little Elm, TX
We are concerned American citizens, independent individuals, who love, support and defend our Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
We, are a grassroots organization who are tired of the irresponsible spending, increasing taxes and the ever-growing role the federal government wants to have in our lives. We are protesting government inequity in taxation and infringement of our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and who demand our elected officials to uphold, protect and adhere to the Constitution our forefathers sacrificed their lives to give us.
Our Mission:
To Restore America
For the People
By the People
Of the People
Using Article 5 of the United States Constitution/States Convention Method
Of Amending the Constitution
Assaults on any political party will not be tolerated
Sponsored by: 5th Article Patriot’s
May 25th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
Come on Carolina (Re Tea Party Group) conducted a survey to see if we could come up with the top 5 priorities of the Independent voter.
Survey Results are in….here is your top 5!
1. (38 Votes) Reduce the size and scope of the Federal Government! This includes eliminating bailouts to states and corporations. Reducing entitlements such as welfare, unemployment, and free healthcare.
2. (27 Votes) Protect the Rights of Individuals and State’s Rights. This includes the individual right to bear arms, the right to own property, and the ability to make personal choices without Govco intervention. This also includes the State’s right to make laws that represent the opinion of its people, from drilling for oil to abortion and gay marriage.
3. (24 Votes) Tax reform! Simple code, lower tax rate, elimination of class warfare, lower tax rate, and lower tax rate. Also included in this list was a much lower tax rate.
4. (17 Votes) God! That’s right, God came in 4th place. A return to a Christian Nation, pray back in schools, the end of persecution by Govco, the public display of the 10 commandments, and the right of the church to define marriage all were among the topics included in this category.
5. (16 Votes) Immigration Reform. And this one only missed God by 1 vote. Pretty simple here…Close and protect our borders, Deport illegals, eliminate the anchor baby rule, and quit give free education and healthcare to those who are here illegally.
The Runner-ups with 12 Votes apiece was a Return to a truly Constitutional Government and a Change in the Electoral process through term limits, third party, or the elimination of the straight party ticket.
Those who commented on abortion (10 Votes) were tallied separate unless you mentioned God, and then I gave it to him.
The question now is can we agree that these top 5 priorities should be our focus? Look forward to hearing your responses and thanks for playing along.
Visit the Come on Carolina group and leave your comment!
May 27th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Josh Hanson said:
As I see it, the problem of the Tax Day Tea Party was that it became–it was not always–nothing more than a conservative movement. Once it did so, and regardless of its merits, it became easily dismissed by those who are also very concerned about the loss of liberty and who oppose the direction our nation is heading, but may not naturally run with the “conservative” crowd. ReTea Party is not merely a Republican/Libertarian movement, but a movement belonging to all citizens who are appalled at at the ever-increasing excesses of government power, regardless of whether these excesses are enacted by Republicans or Democrats.
My personal view, though not necessarily the view of ReTea Party, is that the origins of government lie in a voluntary association of individuals to abide by certain rules and to enforce these rules. If government is a voluntary association with authority granted by its members, then it is impossible for the members to grant authority that they themselves do not have. For example, the people cannot grant the government authority to carry out redistributive taxation, as the people themselves to not have the authority to forcibly take money from someone to give to someone else.
In my view, the guiding principles of this movement echo those of the Declaration of Independence that all of humanity (not merely American citizens) are endowed with “certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”.
Josh Hanson
President, DuPage Libertarians
DuPage County, Illinois
May 27th, 2009 at 9:29 am
William brodie said:
hi,
my name is butch 50ish ex army. im going to a rally july 4th in chandler az,we need to all go to washington!! NO MORE,I SAY.I LIKE AMERICA THE WAY IT WAS,(FREE) SOMETHINGS NOT RIGHT,WE GOTTA FIGHT! I DONTR WANT MY GRANDSON TO GROW UP UNISPIRED TO BE THE BEST, TO SETTLE FOR MIDDLE OF THE ROAD CRAP.WHAT DID HITLER DO? OBAMAS DOING THE SAME THING! WAKE UP AMERICANS BEFORE ITS TO LATE,AND GOB BLESS OUR BOYS OVERSEAS! MANCHU!
May 27th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
americansforprosperity said:
Next Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity will launch the 2nd leg of the Hot Air Tour. AFP works with state policy think tanks, local elected officials, and various conservative organizations to educate citizens about economic policy and fiscal responsibility.
The focus of the Hot Air Tour is to educate and mobilize citizens about the “hot air” in the global warming debate, and the economic impact of implementing such policies for average taxpayers. AFP is building grassroots pressure against costly state, local, and federal climate change policies and has pledged to mobilize citizens in order to fight off any attempts to pass a cap-and-trade regulatory scheme. AFP will offer free tethered rides on the hot air balloon and food/refreshments for all registered attendees.
AFP needs your help to show support and get the word out! Check out the website and register for a location near you http://www.hotairtour.org/.
May 28th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Project Guillotine said:
This is so funny, All of you who commented excluding me, (who knows, maybe I can be secret service) should be the ones running the country. If all of you just stand back and look at the whole picture, you all make absolute sense, and have enough debate in you to get this place back together. You are the future leaders of America The Republic. Seriously.
May 31st, 2009 at 12:03 am
Brian and Bethany Saunders said:
The talking and bickering is over. We have what resembles a platform (see above in the survey results). Now is the time to take action. If you have already registered as an Independent, simply post here ”I am now an Independent”. Then start recruiting family, friends, and even perfect strangers. When you have converted a party-liner to Independent, post here ”I got one”
We will keep a tally by name and results on the top of this group page. Let’s use the month of June to push hard to increase the Independent voice, and set the table for our July 4th T.E.A. Parties Nationwide!!!!
Go to Come on Carolina group to partisipate!
June 1st, 2009 at 6:13 am
Charlie said:
The Founding Fathers created a tripartite Government, Executive/Judicial/Legislative separate but equal with none ascendant. Today we have a troika-Obama/Pelosi/Reid, all joined at the hip. The checks and balances that protect us from our own Government are gone and the Troika is unstoppable.
For the Saunders-thank you for your supportive post and forgive me if I repeat-IN 2010 VOTE ONLY FOR CHALLENGERS REGARDLESS OF PARTY-NO INCUMBENTS!!! If Republicans/Independents/Democrats/Liberals can vote out the existing House of Representatives we will have the HAMMER and will be able to restore the system of checks and balances. Roll over the house and stop the spending juggernaut !!
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Colin Malaker said:
Dear FairTax supporters,
Our friends in the Show Me State, Missouri, have put together what very well may be the best FairTax rally ever! Call it a national rally that joins forces with Tea Party organizers in order to advance the FairTax. You really don’t want to miss this all-day event at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia, Missouri on June 13th.
So drive or fly on over for this fabulous Saturday event which features so many national figures coming in support of the FairTax. Got Tea Party friends? Tell them too, because part of the day’s program features Tea Party national organizers as well as local leaders. We go together just as well as the Stars and Stripes.
Let’s show Washington, D.C. and the entire nation just how excited we are about the FairTax and let’s have a very good time while we’re at it. That’s what this rally is all about. Join us in Columbia, MO on Saturday, June 13 for the Midwest FairTax Rally along with thousands of fellow FairTaxers from across the country.
RSVP for the Midwest FairTax Rally Now >>
The Midwest FairTax Rally promises to be a huge, fun, all-day FairTax event with giveaways, music, and, of course, many great FairTax speakers and leaders including:
Radio host and FairTax book author,
Neal Boortz
FairTax bill Lead-Sponsor,
Rep. John Linder
Business entrepreneur and radio host,
Herman Cain
FairTax Co-Founder and AFFT Chairman,
Leo Linbeck
FairTax advocate,
Joe (the Plumber) Wurzelbacher
To learn more, and to the RSVP for this important rally, please go to http://www.midwestrally.com.
Seating at the rally will be limited, so be sure to bring a portable chair for the day’s events and speakers. Again, thanks for all you do to support the FairTax cause, and I hope to see you in Columbia on June 13.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Gary Stranathan said:
Great post Charlie—-Now lets as Americans DEMAND term limits on the congress, we need to get this on the ballet and let the people vote on term limits!!!
If there isn’t anyone out there with the guts to do this then the American people need to vote out anyone that has seved two terms or more and lets take back our Great Country.
June 4th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Charlie said:
Right on Gary!! My suggestion for term limits is as follows: One six year term for the President; two FOUR year terms for Senators; and two TWO year terms for Congressmen(Women). Right with you. Here’s the rub-The Congress(House and Senate)is a self perpetuating Oligarchy, and it will take a voter revolution to dislodge it. By the way-I couldn’t begin to count the people known to me who endorse term limits, if my small circle is a microcosm then the nationwide count must not only be staggering but might be enough to pull it off.
If everyon who agrees would ask everyone they know to advocate this position, and pass it on to everyone THEY know, and ask everyone to contact CHALLENGERS as soon as they surface with the following admonition: STATE YOUR POSITION ON TERM LIMITS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION. IF “YES” WE VOTE FOR YOU, IF “NO” we don’t.
Now-how to get it on the ballots. You are right on with this. And if you think about it, how could you get a newly elected “Politician” to keep a pre-election promise on ANYTHING?? Gotta be on the ballot nationwide. SHEESH!! Gotta think about this.
Thanks, Gary.
June 4th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Miranda said:
Ok, the theme song of all this needs to be that 1980’s tune from Twisted Sister, WE’RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT! NO WE AIN’T GONNA TAKE IT! WE’RE NOT TAKING IT ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!! Any thoughts?
June 5th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Americanpie said:
Miranda,
Great minds thnk alike.
Check out the TRM radio on The RIGHT movement… it’s one of there theme songs
June 5th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Garth Richards said:
Why join a tea party? Pick one from the following. If you think something else should be on the list let me know.
Obama,YOU SCARE ME
Because you have:
never run a company or met a payroll
no military experience
always blamed the past administration
bowed (showing subservience) to a Muslim King
aligned yourself with radical extremists who hate America
refused to publicly denounce your radical friends
and continue to, apologize ‘for America’ to foreigners
nationalized the largest banks
used extortion tactics against banks and corporations
nationalized most of the US auto business
fired the president of a private company
told private companies what they should pay employees
thrown out valid contracts
restructured the bankruptcy procedures
the Democrats and the media hypnotized into giving you a free pass
demonized, and want to silence, the Conservative commentators
authorized federal funds for abortion
shown you want to be president of the world
Because you want:
to take over state rights
judicial activism (liberal only)
to legalize illegal immigrants
to Socialize our health care system
to allow seniors to die to reduce health care costs
to take from those who do and give to those who won’t
to ignore some of our energy sources (oil, coal, nuclear power)
to ‘redistribute wealth’
to tax, those who pay taxes, until the blood runs clear
a larger government
to bankrupt America (both fiscally and morally)
June 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Amanda Diane Calcote Willey said:
I am not a liberal hater or a conservative. I stand for what I believe to be fair and just…and taxing the hell out of the working so the fat and lazy can sit on their asses and get paid is not. In my opinion if u are on welfare for over two years and are physically capable of working…you should loose your right to vote and be considered a ward of the state.
June 12th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Beaufort Tea Party said:
Stand up and let not your voices be still! We have a Tea Party here in Beaufort, SC on July4th. You can find us at http://www.beaufortteaparty.webs.com
June 14th, 2009 at 6:44 am
82nd Airborne said:
I agree that we must vote this president out of office in 3 years 7 months, but who’s counting.
Hopefully, there will still be a United States of America at that time.
June 15th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Jenny Michaud said:
Tea Party - July 4, Clearwater, FL:
There will be a tea party from 9 a.m to 1 pm on July 4 at 2626 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33759. Please bring your signs and come out to protest against the direction our country is headed. We are asking for at least 1000 people. It is a very busy intersection and more than 250,000 drivers will see us.
If you live in central Pinellas County, FL, please, please join us. All we ask is that you do not use profanity, you do not single out one individual to attack (no direct Obama signs), stick to the issues, and try to keep your signs limited to 5 words for maximum impact. There will be refreshments.
Hope to see you there.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Beaufort Tea Party said:
Come join our Tea Party July 4th
Beaufort’s Tea Party
Come assert your independent right to freedom
on Saturday, July 4th, 12 noon
on the Federal Court House steps
Bay Street at Bladen Street, downtown Beaufort
Take two (2) hours on this historic holiday,
to let your voice be heard by your elected officials
from your local government to the State House
and on to Washington.
Visit our website at http://WWW.BeaufortTeaParty.web.com
email: BeaufortTeaParty@live.com
June 16th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Jim McGregor said:
All Tea Parties, Election 2010, Register, Run, Impeach Obama Spring 2011.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:03 am
Beaufort Tea Party said:
July 4th, Beaufort, South Carolina
12 pm - 2 pm
1501 Bay Street
The steps of the Federal Court House
T E A P A R T Y!
Come on down & let not your voices be stilled!
June 17th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Gwashingtonkin said:
Obama broke the law.
A law he co-sponsored last year as Senator Obama to protect the jobs of our Attorney Generals.
He fired Attorney General Walpin last week WITHOUT 30 days notice to Congress AND without CAUSE!!!!
It was REALLY because obama’s bud,the mayor of Sacramento and former nba star kevin johnson,took almost ONE MILLION DOLLARS of taxpayer money thru Americorp,inculding to WASH HIS CAR!
Anyone have a problem with THAT???
Well,OBAMA is the ONLY one who can fire him.OBAMA BROKE HIS OWN LAW,and then accused the guy of being senile.
OBAMA BROKE THE LAW!
BROKE THE LAW!
Last time I checked,a Prez breaking the law meant:
Do not pass go.
Do not collect a gudrillion dollars.
And take your butt to IMPEACHMENT!!!
Am I alone here?
Bueller?Bueller?Bueller?
June 18th, 2009 at 3:24 am
Pat Thornhill said:
I believe it is time to have a conservative party to take control of our government and bring some common sense to it and exterminate the senseless rules, regulations laws we now have. I think Fred Thompson or Tom McClintock would make good leaders or someone with a true conviction to bring sanity back to government.
June 18th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Ed gualtieri said:
please tell me if any tea parties in bradenton fl. area. ty
June 18th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
John Hill said:
Please sign our Tax Tea Party Petition - Or start your own Free Petition - at http://www.gababit.com.
June 18th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
joeshade said:
reteatards’ comments are simply sour grapes, who cares how you spell some long dead frenchmens name right! The problem is this country is going down a destructive road. This administration is SO OUT OF CONTROL and obama is trying his best to pass every useless spending bill he can before America votes the libs out of majority next year! This socialist, muslim, extremist liberal who can’t speak coherently without his teleprompters is the MOST INCOMPETENT, IRRESPONSIBLE, INEXPERIENCED elected official in history. With 120 days as a Senator under his belt and most of that campaigning, the only job his has ever done is as trainer/organizer for the extreme leftist organization acorn. This man’s wife is a racist and America hater and an abomination in the White House. This man’s advisors, confidants, and closests friends are all America haters and extremists. The people you admire and associate with tell everything about your ideas and ideals. This man is a racist and a America hater just like those he calls his friends and mentors!
June 18th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
joeshade said:
Frankly, America needs to wake up and VOTE THIS Administration OUT OF OFFICE! Trillions upon trillions in debt and our countries ability to pay for countless illegals through the taxes that working people pay is way short of rational thinking. America needs to stand up and vote the libs like pelosi, reed, the rest of the dems, and the media’s favorite mr. o OUT OF OFFICE. America can start in 2010 by getting the dem majority out of congress and then it’s on to 2012 and the national election. This man has been in office only a few monthes and his inexperience and radicalism are already too much!
June 18th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Bill Bucko said:
If you REALLY want to fight the socialist take-over of our country, READ AYN RAND –especially her greatest work, ATLAS SHRUGGED – and learn to reject the only weapon the socialists have: the morality of altruism, the doctrine that morality consists of serving others and sacrificing yourself. Freedom requires that the implicit philosophy behind ”life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” be made explicit and defended. Ayn Rand argues that your life belongs to YOU. Accept the enemy’s premise, that your life belongs to others, and you’re lost: government will step in and sacrifice your liberty and your property. That’s why the ”turn to the right” of the Reagan years did not last, and why the Republicans have now become a party of big government; they accepted the enemy’s moral code.
The Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights has many resources you can use, at http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=media_topic_tea_party. Thanks!
June 20th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Jod said:
ENDTHE FED will MARCH TO TEXAS capital to END THE FED july 4 th 12:00 NOON MERGING with the Austin TEA Party at 2:00 pm after 4:00 pm we march to LADYBIRD LAKE( congress& riverside Drive ) If you live in TEXAS please join us to make government accountable for their actions and send a message “WE the People” will no longer stand for a independent banking cartell destroying our currency , our economic liberty , and our REPUBLIC! Here’s the goals for our 4th of July campaign in AUSTIN March & protest from capital to riverside drive & congress. We’re going for a one-two-three punch: (1)RALLY AT the capitol at 12:00 noon!(2) LET US MERGE WITH Tea Parties (which includes attending other Tea Parties in an organized way to spread the ETF message). at the state capital at 2:00 PM once the tea party has finished its protestwe continue by marching down congress to riverside! (3)ON JULY 6th transmitt E-MAILS, Phone calls and Fax the THE US SENATE FINANCE BANKING COMMITTE ,KAY B.HUTCHISON http://hutchison.senate.gov/
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5922 Fax: 202-224-0776 senator Robert Bennett http://bennett.senate.gov
June 21st, 2009 at 2:14 am
David Farrar said:
Senator calls for vetting of candidates’ eligibility.
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., says it’s the responsibility of the states to make sure political candidates are eligible for the offices they seek, but he’s in favor of both state and federal demands that future presidential candidates have a formal procedure to document their qualifications.
The relatively strong statement from Coburn on the issue of the eligibility of a president came up as a growing number of voters are confronting the fact that Barack Obama has failed to meet the Constitutional requirements to be president.
Therefore, each and everyone of us must carry this very important issue forward to our own state legislators,i.e., to set formal procedures in state law to qualify a candidate for President and Vice-President as set forth in the Constitution.
ex animo
davidfarrar
June 21st, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Chris said:
Is it just me or should patriotic Americans show the rest of the world how to remove a government gone bad (without hurting anyone)
By the way if you need a prefix in front of American, your not.
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
IreneNY said:
I would like to notify you all of a Tea Party July 4, 2009 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM EST at Heritage Park Mt.Sinai NY top of Rt 83 (AKA patchogue mt sinai rd) and 25A. I hope anyone from the area will consider joining us.
Also On June 22, 2009 some (about 250-300) patriots attended a Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Tim Bishop of New York. We have video of the event at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq5mWkF5zuo
I hope some of you or all of you will consider organizing a rally at the next town hall meeting one of your Senators or Congress(wo)men organize.
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:07 pm
A. Kenevan said:
Everyone is invited to the Tax Tea Partys! Do not be baited into that childish chatter that the neomarxists are known for. It’s straight out of Saul Linksky’s Rules for Radicals.
5. Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.
8. Keep the pressure on.
9. The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself.
13. Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.
http://www.teapartyday.com/map.aspx
June 25th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
A. Kenevan said:
That is what they are doing to Sarah Palin!
13. Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.
http://www.teapartyday.com/map.aspx
June 25th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
A. Kenevan said:
The local partys are great because our side of the aisle have 9-5ers and family’s
We don’t have rich billionaire busing us and paying our expenses.
I wish we could all descend on Washington on July 4th!
Find a local party.
As of June 26 there are over 1,283 Party’s planned for July 4th
Check for your state and city.
http://www.teapartyday.com/map.aspx
Bring a camera and youtube
I’d love to see your party!!!
June 26th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Freedom Fighter said:
The UnAmerican Clean Energy and Security Act has passed with help from eight republicans in the House today. Had these eight listened to Americans as we cry out that we are Taxed Enough Already, this bill would not have moved out of the House today. Here are the names of the eight republicans that are responsible for the tyranny that the $3100 a year annual household tax increase and the at least $1100 a year annual household utility bill increase will bring:
Chris Smith (NJ), Mary BonoMack (CA), Mike Castle (DE), Mark Steven Kirk (IL), Leonard Lance (NJ), John M. McHugh (NY), Dave Reichert (WA), Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ)
June 26th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
June Moore said:
Off Topic
We are asking all to go to your federal bldgs at 9:00 tomorrow. Hold vigils against the passing of a tax on the American people. Call the 8 conservatives that voted for it and the 3 that voted present and ask them how they can justify a vote against the American people. WE sat as they passed tarp, we sat as they passed the stimulus, we will sit no more. SILENT NO MORE.
@junmoore on twitter…..Let’s Roll!!!!
June 26th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Charlotte Rice said:
Dear Sirs;
I emailed last night and was told I’d get an answer BUT I believe I gave the wrong return address It is shot2005@netzero.com NOT .net!
The energy bill passed the House yesterday which will overtax businesses and cause them to move overseas and triple our utilities. It passed because Pelosi will threaten or twist democrats arms to vote her way.Alot of congressmen stand to get rich[er] off of this bill;Pelosi invested $100,000 in Clean Energy Fuels, Markey [that wrote the 1500 page bill] invested $51.000 and $115,000 in Firsthand Technology Value Funds with 3 top holdings in solar manufacturers, Jeff Bingaman invested $30,000 in his wifes name in energy companies, etc. Al Gore will become a billionnaire! 8 Republicans voted for it; Chris Smith, David Reichert, Frank Lobiondo, Mark stevens, Bono-Mack, Castle[De], Leo Lance and John M Mchugh.
A Analystthat has been with EPA for 40 yrssays that ‘the ocean cycles have greater influence on climate change than dioxide but his boss told him ‘the powers that be’ has decided the direction to take–regulating carbo dioxide, the environmental report was suppressed!
Congress was going to investigate ACORN, namely John Conyers head of the judiciary [whose wife is facing 5 yrs in prison for accepting bribes] but he said ‘the powers that be’ told him to stop. This is the same ACORN that got Obama elected with fraud votes, they are in court in 14 states for fraudulent voting.They are the ones that will take the census–the census Obama moved to the White House for Emmanuel to oversee. There will also be a 28 page questionnaire with the census and a $5000 fine for not answering. Senator Backmann called and ask what would happenif someone refused. They said the person would get 6 calls ,either by phone or at the door then they start questioning the neighbors! she is also one of the senators [Jim DeMint another] that said only a millionmam march on Washington D.C. would save our country!
Conservatives don’t have representatives in congress. Pelosi will not allow one of their bills to come to a vote and will not listen to them.Obama has his ‘task forces’ ACORN/SEIU that threaten and terrorify people to do as Obama wants. He keeps appointing Czars that circumvent congress.Make no mistake ,he intends to become dictator AND HAS A MIGHTY GOOD START! The democrats will shove all of his policies down our throats UNLESS we get the guts to stand up to them and march!
Personally I like my freedoms, I like to be able to speak my mind without threat of prison, to chose my church, to be able to own a gun, chose my own doctor, etc. We have fought communism in countries around the world, we have lost millions of Americans fighting for our freedoms! Are we going to be too lazy to fight back? are we going to allow Obama to shove Marxism down our throats. Think for talking, complaining is over. It’s time for action while we still have a chance. IS ANYONE LISTENING?
A very concerned citizen, Charlotte Rice Conway S.C.
June 27th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Steve NM said:
This concerns me:
“Is it just me or should patriotic Americans show the rest of the world how to remove a government gone bad”
What are you talking about?
June 27th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Joe said:
I do not know what, if any, party you people belong to but I do know that we are all Americans. We have sat by and allowed our Constitution to be trampled by the politicians of both parties because we failed to hold them accountable for each individual action that they have taken. The things that our tax dollars are spent on in most cases are above and beyond what is allowed by the very document that te politicians are sworn to uphold and protect. I do not care if you are a Democrat, REpublican, Liberiterian, Independant, or some other party if you think this country is the beacon on the hill I ask that you help hold our politicians to the principles and limits of power given to them in our finest document.
I read above about how GW left Obama with a bad economy. It is true but that does not excuse the fact that Obama is continuing down the wrong path. The federal government has no legal authority to tax us and send that money to Palestine, Africa, Mexico, abortion clinics, wellfare programs, or any where else but national defense and infrastructure. The wellfare system if we are to have one, is the job of each state. Bank bailouts are in no way legally supported under our Constitution. The government is not to own bussiness which seak profit.
Togather we stand but divided we will fall. I ask all of you to think very hard about what is happening and to decide if you are willing to allow our government to destroy the foundation of what has been the most successful nation on Earth. If I am in the minority for wanting to keep the freest nation on Earth free then I will be forced to either live by the majority rule or leave. My belief is that most of us are on the same page but we have allowed the politicians to divide us into teams thus weakening the unity that is needed to maintain our American way of life. May God bless this country. I do not think his devine inspiration was given to our forefathers just so we would later lose our God given freedom. We will remain free because we will pull togather.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Joel Collinsworth said:
There are too many voices yelling too many complaints at a volume that is so loud no one is taken seriously, even the large organizations have become lost in the clamor. Speaking with one voice is the answer, but how? How do we stop being a hundred movements with similar aims and values, with too many leaders and not enough followers?
Unification is the answer. We must unify all these organizations into one organization: The Unified Tea Party. Conventions are being held in August in all states that are registered; some will be virtual conventions, others live in real life. We must consolidate our message into one voice carried for us by a few people. When the MSM or Fox news wants to know something about what our tea parties are saying, we need a Unified Tea Party chair-person, or a UTP spokes-person, a UTP secretary to carry a concise message on the 4-10 talking points we have all decided on. Unification must proceed at once, please send your organizers to http://www.unifiedteaparty.com
There are no fees, no marketing, just register or volunteer. We can all speak with one voice; then and only then Washington know the depth and breadth of our efforts.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Michael said:
This Independence day, please consider carrying a sign on behalf of “Bring Home The Politicians”
Download at:
http://bringhomethepoliticians.com
June 29th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
jerry sutton said:
the block on right side of this site that says vote in green letters, winds up it’s a progressive group, with mobile phone co out of S>F. They are looking for obama voters and your bucks.
June 29th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Bob B said:
I feel that it is IMPERATIVE to be FOR something rather than against
any ideal. With that in mind I am dedicating my energies toward EMPOWERING representatives (to include senators) who will be FOR our interests not their own. We DO NOT need professional politicians. WE THE PEOPLE are their bosses, not the other way around! To paraphrase Thomas Jefferson: “When the people FEAR government THAT IS TYRANNY…when the government FEARS THE PEOPLE…
THAT IS DEMOCRACY” I WILL REMOVE the “old guard”; I WILL VOTE IN
those who SERVE US
July 1st, 2009 at 11:24 am
Greg Zwick said:
I am of the opinion the best option to “right the ship” is to get 34 state legislatures to pass a bill calling for a constitutional convention. The purpose would be to modify the constitution to:
1) Clarify the roles between state and federal government
2) Balanced Budget Amendment (and plan to get there)
3) Allow line item veto (to get rid of pork)
4) Review need for term limits, lobbying restrictions, campaign finance, etc.
July 1st, 2009 at 5:04 pm
retrocon said:
Has anyone suggested “instant tea parties” at local 4th of July festivities yet? Lots of cities and towns have local fireworks displays and other activities that are open to the public. It would be pretty simple to make some signs, etc., and put them up by your lawn chair or car. It’s a public forum, with a lot of local exposure ready-made.
July 1st, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Andrew Nelson said:
We’re hosting a Party here in St. Paul, MN
TEA PARTY PATRIOTS OF THE TWIN CITITES
P.O. Box 21418 Columbia Heights, MN 55421
E-mail: saintpaulteaparty@gmail.com
http://www.teapartypatriotsofthetwincities.org/
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7:00 P.M. June 30, 2009
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
SAINT PAUL, MN, JUNE 30th, 2009:
In keeping with the tone of the Tax Day Tea Parties, We the people are gathering to celebrate our independence. Let’s declare the values and principles that have made our nation the greatest in the world! Let’s celebrate Limited Government, Fiscal Responsibility, and Free Markets. Ladies and Gentlemen Let Freedom Ring! The Tea Party Patriots of the Twin Cities are hosting a rally on the upper and lower malls of the State Capitol on July 4th 2009. The event will run from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Let’s show them how Tea Partiers Party!
For more information visit:
http://teapartypatriotsofthetwincities.org
e-mail: saintpaulteaparty@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities:
621-386-3565
Donations to:
P.O. Box 21418
Columbia Heights, MN
55421
July 1st, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Rex Stanfield said:
I will be driving from Alabama to Washington DC specifically for this tea party. I’ll be going up on Friday and back on Sunday. Staying with some old friends I haven’t seen in 3 years both nights. I have been planning this since April 16th. Frankly, I thought I would be hearing more about it in the media by now - I had expected hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions. But I think most Americans are still unaware or too apathetic to be jostled out of their daily routines. But I’m not - I’ll be there. I thought of making up a sign this time, but I prefer wearing a patriotic tee shirt and holding a camera in my hands instead of a sign. I’ll be taking photos and high-quality video. If I had made a sign, though, what it might have said was, “Maybe Joe McCarthy had a point, after all!”
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:20 am
Sue Baldwin O'Dea said:
The goal of Obama and his fellow liberals is Anarchy. This is the path that Communism takes. It means destruction of the middle and low-income classes. It means genocide against the elderly. With the growth of the Muslim population in this country there will be a showdown between these two factions at one point. If we don’t continue to rally against these groups we will face mayhem. We could wind up with all of our churches destroyed; long lines for the necessities of survival and the only way to freedom will be death!
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Denise Bronsdon said:
Please read the following federalism amendment to the Constitution; ask state speaker to petition for congress to convene a convention to adopt amendment.
FEDERALISM AMENDMENT
TO
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
Section 1: The United States Constitution is to be interpreted according to its original meaning at the time of its enactment; the Constitution is not a living document subject to changing interpretation and assault for the political agenda of those in power. The Constitution and the rights and privileges of the citizens and legal residents of the United States as enumerated therein will not be subserviant to, abridged by, or controlled by any World Court, United Nations, World Labor Union, or World Union. The citizens of the United States will not be drafted, conscripted, or otherwise be forced to join or serve any World or United Nations military organization.
Section 2: The United States Constitution will be the only governing instrument pursuant to rights and privileges enumerated and unenumerated therein under which the citizens of the United States may be prosecuted; therefore, no world court, world military court, or foreign court of law may prosecute United States citizens; the United States Supreme Court is mandated to utilize and consider only United States law in rendering a decision involving United States citizens or corporations; no court of the United States, including the United States Supreme Court, shall transfer private ownership of land or other tangible or intangible property of persons, individuals, or United States corporations, except in payment of debt, to the federal or state governments or to any private person, individual, United States corporation, or to foreign persons, individuals, corporations, or governments; eminent domain only allows the taking of land for purposes of public utilization such as non-religious grade schools, libraries, public non-toll roads; eminent domain clause prohibits the taking for profit or non-profit the private land owned by United States citizens and legal residents, persons, individuals, and corporations to grant, gift, give, sell, purchase, assign, or transfer to any private or public United States or foreign citizens, persons, individuals, corporations, or governments.
Section 3: The President will have no power to grant amnesty to illegal aliens; the President will have no power to issue Executive Orders that creates autonomous agencies and powers, or creates treaties, agreements, or assignments with or to foreign persons, individuals, corporations, or governments; the President will have no power to take control of, sell, purchase, or transfer ownership of any tangible or intangible property of persons, individuals, or United States corporations; the President will have no power to obtain or collect currency in any form, including income, excise taxes, or tarrifs, from United States citizens or legal residents and give, gift, grant, assign, agree, contract, or transfer to any United States or foreign person, individual, business entities or corporations, or to the United Nations, Adaptation Fund, World Bank, or International Monetary Fund.
Section 4: The Executive, Congressional, or Judicial Branches will have no power to take land or property of the several states.
Section 5: No appointed czar or likewise named person or individual may hold a position of autonomous power within the federal or several of the state governments; no person or individual appointed by the Executive Branch of the federal or state governments will have the power to create or institute his or her own law, rules, regulations, or policies; heads of federal or state agencies or departments may only utilitze the laws that have been passed by both Houses of Congress and executed by the Executive Branches of the federal or several of the state governments.
Section 6: Congress shall have no power to tax, regulate, or prohibit any activity between one state and another; and Congress shall have power to regulate or prohibit activity between the United States and foreign governments only with the consent and majority vote of the several states of the United States pursuant to treaties, trade, tarrifs, or matters of national security, and only provided that no regulation or prohibition shall infringe any enumerated or unenumerated right, privilege or immunity of United States citizens and legal residents recognized by this Constitution.
Section 7: Nothing in this article, or Art. 1, § 8, shall be construed to authorize Congress to regulate or prohibit any activity that takes place wholly within a single state, regardless of its effects outside the state or whether it employs instrumentalities therefrom; but Congress may define and punish offenses constituting acts of war.
Section 8: Each member of the House and Senate are mandated to read all bills in their entirety prior to voting on the bill; any member of Congress, in either the House or Senate, who may input or delete any amendment, term, or minute element of a bill after the bill has been passed by the respective bodies will be prosecuted for such felonious action and sentenced for a term of three years in prison; every bill passed by the House or Senate must pass line-by-line scrutiny and certification that the bill is Constitutional prior to being forwarded to the President for signing in to law; the attorney general is responsible for such certification and will be prosecuted and sentenced for a term of five years in prison for felonious acts of fraud or corruption pursuant to said certification. Legislation that impacts the national interest, security, or economy must be voted on by the citizens of the United States prior to being submitted to the President for execution.
Section 9: No legislative bill written by the Senate or the House of Representatives will be more than 200 pages in total; all bills and amendments will undergo equal proportion of bipartisan discussion on the floor of the Senate and House prior to voting; all discussions on the floor of the Senate and House will be telecast on broadcast and cable television; all bills in final form will be published on the Internet, daily newspapers, broadcast and cable television for five business days prior to voting by the Senate and House.
Section 10: The Executive, Congressional, or the Judicial Branches shall have no power to sell, lease, gift, contract, transfer, or assign to any foreign person, individual, corporation, or government, any federal property, territory, military base or compound, land border, coastline, maritime or aeronautical defense or commercial transportation property, including the security inspection and defense thereof, and including the manufacturing of any parts or systems whether of structural, engineering, design, computer hardware or software, or computer programing of voting machines, or any form of defense system pursuant to local or national voting or defense of the United States.
Section 11: The manufacturing of any part of a defense system or voting machines, such as design, engineering, computer hardware and software, or computers, must be manufactured within the continental United States by only E-Verified United States citizens and United States business entities or corporations.
Section 12: All persons and individuals competing for elected office in any federal or several of the state governments is mandated to provide name, citizenship, address, and occupation of each and every individual contributing to his or her campaign; no funds may be bundled or packaged in such a way as to prevent such full disclosure; no foreign persons, individuals, corporations, or governments may contribute to the campaign of any United States citizen competing for elected office at any level of federal or state governments.
Section 13: The collection of Census data will consist only of the name, address, gender, age, and citizenship of United States citizens and legal residents; the Census Bureau will be answerable to only the citizens of the United States and funded directly by the United States Treasury; the director of the Census Bureau will be elected by vote of the several states; no person, individual, or community organization under investigation or convicted of any misdemeanor or felony may work for, within or without, the Census Bureau.
Section 14: No United States citizen or legal resident will be forced, coerced, or required, or otherwise made to vote publicly in any form or for any reason, including for employment unionization; the federal or several of the state governments, United States or foreign persons, individuals, corporations, are prohibited from requiring or calling for the voluntary unionization of citizens or legal residents. The Executive, Congressional, Judicial Branches, and public or private insurance, medical, or pharmaceutical corporations foreign or domestic are prohibited from requiring, mandating, or legislating that United States citizens or legal residents be implanted with or the wearing of tracking systems, microchips, or other such technological or medical devices for any reason.
Section 15: The federal or several of the state governments are prohibited from restricting, denying, or abridging the medical treatment of United States citizens or legal residents on account of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or age. United States citizens and legal residents cannot be mandated or required to volunteer their time or tangible or intangible property to any person, individual, corporation, federal or several of the state governments, charities, or foreign entities.
Section 16: No community organization under prosecution or has been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony may receive federal or state funding in any form whatsoever.
Secton 17: The Executive, Congressional, or Judicial Branches will have no power to collect, retain, or distribute data to any federal or state government agency, officer, or foreign entity, including the United Nations or World Courts or agencies, on farmers or their produce, ranchers or their livestock, or gun owners or their weapons and ammunitions. Congress will have no power to regulate or control in any way the manufacturing of weapons or ownership of weapons by United States citizens; the President will have no power to issue an Executive Order that restricts in any form the United States citizens’ right to carry, own, purchase, gift, assign, or transfer weapons or ammunition, except the transfer to foreign persons, individuals, corporations, or governments; states may choose to have power to secure a background check on gun owner applications and states are mandated to destroy such data within 30 days after securing a clearing check; states are prohibited from sharing or disclosing information on any United States citizen who has applied for a permit to carry weapons; no federal or state agency may restrict in any form the right of any United States citizen to carry weapons or purchase ammunition except on federal property, excluding federal wilderness lands or parks, and except schools for grades kindergarten through grade 12; United States citizens who are students of colleges or universities may carry concealed weapons on campuses, including federal, state, and private educational institutions; the federal and several of the state governments are prohibited from selling, assigning, agreeing, gifting, granting, giving, transfering, or contracting to give to any foreign person, individual, corporations, or government, the brass, copper, lead, gun powder, or other such resources utilized in weapons whether raw or scrapped material, manufactured, rejected, or otherwise discarded.
Section 18: The power of Congress to appropriate any funds shall be limited to carrying into execution the powers enumerated by this Constitution and vested in the government of the United States; or to satisfy any obligation incurred prior to July 1, 2007 of the United States to any person living at the time of the ratification of this article. The United States will print its own paper and coin currency contingent upon and back by gold and silver in the United States Treasury according to Article 1, Section 8, cl. 5 of the Constitution. This section repeals the Federal Reserve Act of December 23,1913, 12 U.S.C. ch 6, 38 Stat. 251 (12 USC 221 et seq.), including Pub L. 100-86, title XII, § 1205, August 10, 1987, 101 Stat. 663, as well as §§ 30 and 31, formerly 29 and 30 respectively, of act December 23, 1913, as renumbered by act November 10, 1978, Pub. L. 95-630, title I, § 101, 92 Stat. 3641.
Section 19: The 16th article of amendment, pursuant to taxes on income, to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed, effective immediately on the ratification of this federalism amendment.
Section 20: No person or individual not a citizen of the United States may vote in any federal or state election; persons or individuals or corporations prosecuted and convicted for illegally registering non-citizens, fictional characters, deceased individuals, or for otherwise commiting voter fraud, or any persons or individuals not a United States citizen who illegally votes, will serve upon conviction, a minimum of ten years in prison; non-citizens of the United States are prohibited from being issued a license to operate a motor vehicle; persons or individuals illegally present in the United States are prohibited from opening, controlling, owning, or being granted any type of bank account or banking product, mortgage, or loan whether personal or business; the federal government is mandated to prosecute any person, individual, corporation, community organization executive who violates this section; ‘illegally present’ means persons or individuals who enter the United States illegally or overstay their visas.
Section 21: United States citizens may vote to impeach a federal Congressman or Congresswoman, the President of the United States, or a United States Supreme Court Justice for incompetence, fraud, corruption, or treason, whose actions violate this Constitution and or jeopardize or destroy the national security, national economy, rights of United States citizens or legal residents enumerated and unenumerated within this Constitution; funds may be taken from the United States Treasury to fund special elections called for by the people to remove such officials; the majority of registered voters within the several states may petition their governor to hold the special election for the purpose of voting to remove the President, Congressman or woman, or a United States Supreme Court Justice; two-thirds of the several states must hold such election and the majority of popular vote from said election is required to remove the official; Art. I, § 3, cl. 6 of the United States Constitution is repealed.
Section 22: The citizens of the United States shall have the sole power to try all impeachments for high crimes and treason by government officials of the Executive, Congressional, and Judicial Branches; a special United States Court will be convened and the presiding judge shall be selected by blind lottery of federal district judges; the jury will consist of 100 United States citizens where two citizens are selected from each of the several states by blind lottery of registered voters.
Section 23: Persons born in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States only if the mother of the newly born child can prove prior United States citizenship; any child born to a person entering the United States illegally will be an illegal resident of the United States; both mother and child(ren) will be deported. No person who becomes a naturalized citizen of the United States may bring into the United States extended family members as citizens of the United States; and no federal funds from Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, general welfare may be paid to illegal aliens or non-citizens of the United States. No States will be forced or mandated to support or educate illegal aliens or non-citizens of the United States.
Section 24: No person or individual illegally entering or overstaying a visa granted by the United States will be given amnesty by either the Executive, Judicial, or Congressional Branchs of the federal government; sanctuary or safe harbor given illegal aliens by either federal or state governments is illegal and constitutes an act of treason; the attorney general of the federal government is mandated to prosecute governors who allow sanctuary status of the state that harbors, aids and abets, and otherwise supports illegal aliens or persons illegally residing in the United States. The number of visas issued to foreign persons or individuals will be determined by a national vote by United States citizens every four years.
Section 25: The United States will not be joined in Union with any other country; the United States will retain its sovereignty; the President of the United States is mandated to close the borders immediately upon the ratification of this amendment with permanently based armed military forces; failure of the President to close and secure control over the land and coastal borders will face prosecutiion on the charge of treason by the citizens of the United States in the specially convened court of Section 21 herein.
Section 26: Special interest groups, persons, individuals, corporations, or organizations of the United States or foreign governments are prohibited from writing or financially influencing, in any form, the writing of federal or several of the state legislation. United States Congressional men and women will be prosecuted for voting on legislation that the majority of United States citizens oppose, and will be prosecuted as stated in Section 21 herein.
Section 27: Federal or several of the state legislation based on sexual orientation will be subject to strict scrutiny analysis.
Section 28: Cap or trade legislation on energy, water, food, or any related production, manufacturing, or resource is prohibited, including by any federal, state, foreign or world law or any treaties.
Section 29: The federal or several of the state governments will have no power to take control of, fund, regulate, own, purchase, or transfer any media outlet, including the Internet, newspapers, broadcast, cable television, or radio, except prusuant to pornography.
Offered by
D.M. Bronsdon
July 4, 2009
dbronsdon@earthlink.net
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Judy Pepenella said:
I have tried to post this for weeks…Hope people get this info.
The Time is Now to Declare your Independence from Socialism!!!
Come to the Suffolk County Independence Day Tea Party
Saturday, July 4, 2009
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Heritage Park (old Davis Peach Farm)
Corner of Rte 25A and Rte 83, Mt. Sinai, NY
631-983-0813
csa.TeaParty@yahoo.com
Bring your Signs
Bring your Voices
Bring your friends and family.
Say NO to Socialized Health Care
Say NO to More Taxes
Say NO to Bigger Government
Say YES TO FREEDOM and LIBERTY
Come join fellow Tea Party Patriots exercise of their First Amendment right of free speech and assembly on the day that commemorates the beginning of the greatest nation in history. It is our duty as caretakers of the legacy entrusted to us by the Founding Fathers.
We must once again declare our independence from an overreaching government loudly and clearly!!!
Directions to Heritage Park:
From the west: Go east on Vets Hwy; continue east on Rt 347 which becomes Rt 25A; go one mile on Rt 25A to second light; right turn on Mt. Sinai Coram Rd.; entrance on left.
Or east on LIE to Exit 63 north (Rt 83) North on 83 to last light before Rt25a; make left onto Mt. Sinai Coram Rd., entrance on right.
From the east: Go west on Rt 25a; make left at first light after Rt 83 onto Mt. Sinai Coram Rd.; entrance on left;
Or west on Lie to Exit 63 north (RT 83). North on 83 to last light before Rt 25a; make left onto Mt. Sinai Coram Rd., entrance on right.
Judy
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Michael james said:
On this anniversary of our great nation, it’s refreshing to read the original Declaration of Independence. One would never portend to match the original, but with a few tweaks, it’s amazing how applicable it would be if it were written today.
IN CONVENTION, July 4, 2009
The Unanimous Declaration of the Fifty United States of America
When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for the citizens of a nation to dissolve the powers granted to the government from a Constitution derived of the People, by the People, and for the People, and to restore to the Constitution the eminence given it by our founding Fathers, that we may as a nation be blessed with continued freedom, security, and happiness, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the clauses which impel them to action.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Constitutions long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such a Constitution, and to provide new Guards for their future security.–Such has been the patient sufferance of these Citizens of this Great Nation; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their current Constitution.
The history of the present and previous Congress and President is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, exercising powers not granted by the Constitution under which their powers are enacted, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these free citizens. To prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world.
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
They have usurped the XVI Amendment to transfer wealth from citizens of whom it was earned to those of which it was not.
They have declared themselves vested with power not granted by the Constitution, and they have abdicated powers granted to the states by the X Amendment.
They have used the Treasury to fund the purchase of private property and to redistribute such property without regard to the rights and privileges of the lawful owners of such property.
They have imposed taxes on our free citizens without our consent.
They have subjected our free citizens to a jurisdiction foreign to our Constitution and unacknowledged by our laws, giving assent to their acts of pretended legislation.
They have subverted our lawful contracts, abolishing rights granted by law and by precedent, and altering fundamentally the form of our Government.
In every stage of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Congress and a President, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, are unfit to be the ruler of a free people. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by the Legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity.
We, therefore, the Citizens of the united States of America, in General Congress, assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by authority of the good people of these States, and by the authority granted in Article V. of the Constitution, do hereby call a Convention for proposing Amendments to the Constitution. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
July 4th, 2009 at 12:04 am
B. Troglodyte said:
Yes, today is for one and only one thing - the Declaration, and the struggle that it took to make it real.
It is not a time for boastful aggrandizement. It is not a day of “unity.” It is a day to reflect upon solitary sacrifice.
The patriots of the Revolutionary War knew what was coming. But do we?
July 4th, 2009 at 7:44 am
B. Troglodyte said:
“corporations foreign or domestic are prohibited from requiring, mandating, or legislating that United States citizens or legal residents be implanted with or the wearing of tracking systems, microchips, or other such technological or medical devices”
Nice idea. But if we need a Constitutional Amendment to prevent it, they’ll do it anyhow.
July 4th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Marie Dayton said:
I absolutely hate the fix we are in. I know there has to be a way we can all come together to fight this mess. We are Americans and We fight for what is right for the majority. People who have never worked and are able need to get jobs and pay taxes like the rest of us. I think the politicians need to be on the same retirement most of us are on and they make too much money for doing nothing!!! It’s time for us to stand up for what is right! This thing about giving all these illegal aliens free services needs to stop! Send them back.
Our Armed forces are doing a Great service to America and we are not getting enough coverage on the news about them and their families! They are fighting for US and we need to stand behind them. Give them a salute and tell them we love and support them.
There is so much that needs to be done. People that come on here to try to put us down…they need to put up or shut up. Don’t waste our time. Get a life…better yet- get a job. This is America and I for one love my Country!!!
July 8th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Marie said:
I view the current govt as controlled puppets in an obvious master-plan to down this country into a dictatorship of some kind. All medical records will be govt property with their plan, & will include each detail of your life. Who WROTE the ’stimulus’ bills -
Washington cannot even read, much less understand them - and they are being used to bring us down as a nation. Very sharp legal minds wrote those. But we have been weakened for decades by drugs and degrading school experiences, etc. Everything the govt controls turns insipid and demeaning - just look at post offices and dmv, etc. Control is their aim. When O. makes ‘new jobs,’ guess they will be GOVT jobs for their friends, and we know govt jobs NEVER get eliminated. Forefathers have said when any govt decides it can control $ enough to perpetuate and expand itself, the society is doomed. Lack of control is why we came to America!
How will we ever get freedom back? Apathy has conquered our youth.
July 11th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Jod said:
AUDIT THE FEDERAL RESERVE, THEN END THE FED, watch the video this explains almost everything: ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWI3HsMaYDc
July 14th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
JOYCE said:
We must come together as a people right now — they are steamrolling these bills one after another!! Is there no one in government that can stand up against all this? Are they really that enthralled by the ”presence” of Obama?? I have never seen a president that is so full of himself!! This is not a president — he is a child still hoping for recognition. Well , he is definitely getting it by destroying the United States. We need to wake up America - go to as many tea parties as possible !!!
July 15th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Grant Wallace said:
To ReTeaTards,
If you are not a proponent of this cause you must be ignorant. Surely you can see what is happening, or don’t you care? The Government has been sidestepping the Constitution for a very long time. Time to put a stop to it. Stand up America. Listen to your conscience. We must work together to restore our INALIENABLE RIGHTS !!!
August 4th, 2009 at 5:52 am
john tarantino said:
where were you when the deficit was 8 trillion under (b)ush?
the rest of us are wondering that
August 4th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
George Dyke said:
John, If you don’t see the difference between what Bush and congress did from 2000-2006 and what Obhama is doing now then no wonder youy’re wondering. You are probably liberal and looking forward to socialism. I wish all you socialist liberals could have your own country and us regular hard working tax paying folks could have our country. Pick either half and we will prosper and you guys will starve. Minorities, people on welfare, legal and illegal aliens, union members and people who want government to take care of them elected Obhama. What a sorry pathetic bunch you are! Obhama and his sorry bunch won’t last long. People are finally seeing what he’s about, and while you liberal types don’t care the middle which Obhama captured during the election are realizing their mistake and 2010 will be a year that will begin to cast out your pitiful, socialistic loosers.
August 5th, 2009 at 11:32 am
john tarantino said:
and think, he isn’t a citizen either. are you going to stand up and ask for his birth certificate at your next town hall meeting? see you on youtube.
August 5th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
john tarantino said:
i just wanted to post something and see the reaction i got. I won’t be coming back to this site as it is what i expected…….
it is so ironic OBAMA is fixing all the mess that occured from the last administration (bUSH). of course being republican and conservative made the ever growing deficit A-O-K. but now that bUSH has left office and everhthing has collapsed, it doesn’t matter that OBAMA is trying to fix things as best as possible. he is libers, democratic, and not white (black).
trust me, i talk to people around town, at work, via the internet, some things are transparent.
together we succeed, together we fail…….
CONSERVATIVE RESPONSES:
Hillary Clinton- republicans get their female/ Sara ‘i can see russia from my house’ Palin
Barack Obama - Rrepublicans get their man of color/ Richard (printed DEMOCRAT on bumper stickers when running for office) Steele
August 5th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Jared S said:
I am so happy I found this.
Why have we abandoned the constitution? Why don’t we teach our nation more about the economics and the importance of it?
August 8th, 2009 at 6:38 am
James Kalmadge said:
Apparently no one intends to fix this site and get the groups operational again.
That is too bad. The value of what we had here is severely diminished in my opinion.
It was nice.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Michael Bledsoe said:
I protest against our government taking my tax monies and using them to fund Planned Parenthood, which is America’s largest abortion promoter and provider. I protest being forced to pay the tax monies used by Medicaid to perform abortions. I am a christaian and an American citizen, I pay taxes and have served in the Us armed forces since 1977. Here I am in a deep dilema. I need to work to provide for my dependants, I agreee to taxations submitted for the common good. It is good as a comunity to come together and pay for police protection, road repair, military protection etc. But, I am promised the freedom to worship God according to the dictates of my own conscience. My God says, “Thou sall not murder.” Yet, my government makes me a forced participant of the massive slaughter of onnocent helpless unb orn babies. This is not true freedom of religion.
August 19th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Debbie Pauley said:
Raising Cane, This is how our country was formed after all. The President just made a clear line in the sand for the public option!! He is not gonna waver from that he is gonna push this healthcare thing through at any cost…We the people have to make a bold stand against the Government these town hall meetings are not working…We need to raise cane a bold move to make them not just listen but to make them change this thing…Walk on capital hill, protest against the Gov. strike on not working, somthing I don’t know…We are the one that has all this correct and if we don’t start to stand up and draw our line they are gonna do this thing at all cost..Pls help us get the mssg out even more we need to take a bolder stands…
Thanks Deb
August 19th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
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August 28th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Dick Olson said:
I, as an american born citizen and having ancesters that fought in the revolutionary war, the civil war, and other battles to keep this nation free, I understand my inalienable rights: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Re-Declare them!
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S SPEECH TO THE UNITED NATIONS WAS AN EMBARRASSMENT AND AN INSULT TO ALL OF US! IT BORDERED ON TREASON!
September 24th, 2009 at 2:05 am
Debbie Bond said:
It takes more than saying God Bless America…. ”If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land.” 2chronicles 7:14
Political Party….None
Religious Denomination… Any that believe in the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Take a Stand with me and tell all who will listen about the Tea Party movement and how we want to take our AMERICA back!
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 am
Debbie Bond said:
WAKE UP… Obama couldn’t get by with the things he is doing without the approval of the congress and senate…the people we elected into office… tell those elected officials.. we put you in that job and we can vote you out!!! Listen to us or else… contact all your state officals and tell them NO NO NO!!! We need to elect a whole new government! We need a whole brand new Washington DC!!!! We need to let our PRESIDENT know we are not HAPPY AMERICAN and we regret being taken in by LIES…(although I DID NOT VOTE FOR HIM I AM STUCK WITH HIM!)
We need to realize that our Congress and Senate are suppose to be speaking for us, yet they have not listened to our words… TELL THEM LOUD AND CLEAR what we want them to say, which is no to health care reform, no to higher taxes, no no no!!! NO to Obama’s Change! No To socializm. Tell them to read our constitution again! And apply as should have been long before now!
Maybe we should make any person running for any office from this day on take a competency test, make sure they know exactly what the Constitution IS what it means and stands for, since they are taking an oath to uphold it. IF they don’t know, then they don’t deserve the privilege to serve the people.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 am
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December 21st, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Mike said:
It is time for a revolution in this country again and not the kind that uses guns and bombs, but the kind that takes place in a voting booth. We live in the greatest country in the world and it is time we take it back. We put these politicians in office and we can fire them, almost every poll you see says the American people support term limits,, we need to impose them starting this November. Quit listening to what politicians tell us they are going to do and what they stand for and start looking at their past behavior, that is as good an indicator of their future actions as any. We need to tell the people we put in office that we dont care and aren’t concerned with or about their agendas but we do care about their spending, taxing and accountability. When we put them in office they need to know we as their employers (not subjects) will be watching them and how they do their job and we will fire them at any time. We also need to get involved and get others involved in this effort. We do not need to start a third party, we need to take over the conservative party and start supporting those that share our views and concerns. Remember what we do now will affect our children and grandchildren for generations to come so it is time to take this country back to what our founding fathers wanted. I for one dont need any movie stars that make their living pretending to be something they aren’t telling me I don’t have a clue as to what the original tea party was and I sure dont need them interpreting the UStates Constitution for me. My relatives have fought and in some cases died for all my rights and theirs. I dont intend to give up any of them. Let’s stand up and make a difference this year and show these people the difference between “Grass Roots” and Astro Turf.
January 3rd, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Ron Seamann said:
Is this not taxation without representation? I hope the voting both will be enough, but if not I would move to any state that secedes. How about it Governor?
January 17th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Paul Szemanczky said:
God Grant The Love Of Liberty
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MEETING OF THE MINDS: (Deadline: LAST WEEK, E-’RUPTERS NEWS’)
Situation: Oval Office - near Bill Clinton’s and Monica’s Pantry
Characters: President Putz Obama, and MA Sen Democ. Martha ‘Croackley’
Outside: Shadowy, overcast, truly Massachusetts winter skies over DC
Inside: A Coaching Session in Progress:
Pres. Putz: “Ted Williams was a Red Sox, a great one. Fenway Park beat the curse of the Babe in 2004. That should be all you’ll need to know to win Teddy’s seat in Congress.”
Croackley: -Looking at pages of scribbled notes- part Assyrian, part Babblelonian- “Oh, I got it!”
Croackley’s tiny, under-achiever eyes light-up, amazingly with an original thought: “Massachusetts has a sea-shore, Pilgrims got there by boat, they left the Indians there a miserable doom, and now in sweet revenge they own 2 casinos.”
(Washing the pantry floor after the previous night of pre-Celebration for the anticipated victory on the 19th of January, Rob-ber Emmanuel sits up…)
Emmanuel: “No, you idiot! The casinos are in Connecticut.”
Pres. Putz: “Wait till I tax the s— out of THEM in 2011. Their unions don’t mean jack to me! I’ll bug all dem Indian money-stealers and DC will end their ’sacred nation status’ s— but fast, all by next year, when you’re my 60th vote, Martha, in the final Healthcare package that I’ll sign next month.”
Croackley: “I get so dizzy thinking about it, my vote, JFK looking down on me.” (And her tiny eyes that seemed already robbed of life from so many minutes of campaigning against Scott Brown, fizzled below the paunch of her tongueless brain. One more ember
sizzled.) “Tell me,” she whispered to Pres. Putz, “what else do I need to know about politics in MA?”
Pres. Putz: (sliding closer) “Well, it’s not part of Poland, they got good anti-gun laws though you can hunt bears (I’ll fix that too!), and the Babe became a Yankee eventually, AND SO DID CURT SCHILLING.”
Outside: The gods of Thunder and the Plymouth rocks of Scylla and Charybdis shook and vibrated the Presidential desk, and the sponge slipped into the bucket of dirty water in the pantry where Robber Emmanuel scrubbed with his bare knuckles till red and bloody, and the President of the United States in his tiny brain muscle heard the grey surf of the Atlantic, and the oars coming to shore of a boat bearing the person of leadership Scott Brown, but he -the Putz- could not connect the ….dots.
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Citizens Of Massachusetts: Like Adolf Hitler, President Obama has shown favoritism to a special interest group with a tax in the Obama Healthcare bill that won’t apply to high-end Democratic unions which support his Party. They will have a special exemption from the healthcare premium tax all-non-union workers WILL PAY. They will have that exemption till 2018. Does he believe like Hitler in a 1,000-year reign? Hitler enjoyed such partizan freedom after he became dictator and removed the private ownership of weapons from all non-3rd Reich party members throughout all of Germany: then he cut off the heads of the leaders of the OPPOSITION, encased the jews and communists and catholics and democrats in ethnic and social atrocities, demanded TOO MUCH-TOO FAST-TOO FAR and got it, but couldn’t PAY for his Abominable CREATION in the end. That’s why we children and grand-children of the Greatest Generation have to put up with the Aardvark in the White House today, and the stream of lemmings led by the planarian Pelosi and the (”I’m a failed stimulus, look at me!) Reid, who won’t, can’t, refuse to, give up the copied policies of failed dictators like Stalin and Hitler.
But thousands are in Massachusetts working to ELECT SCOTT BROWN for JOHN ADAMS and for BUNKER HILL and FOR LEXINGTON-CONCORD and they came from out of state to do so because we’re all so tired of the stinking lard that comes out of the mouth of the blindly-led Martha Coakley and the stooges of the Healthcare bills with all their kool-aid lies that lead the rising tide of Democrat congressional resignations. This MA Senator race proves what Mike Huckabee said the other day: so many of Congress’ legislators (this late in the game) are tired of “Pelosi’s knee in their backs because they can’t face their constituents when they get back home.” You and I know they have turned off their phones so they won’t have to hear us. But we have other ways to get heard, and Scott Brown is our messenger of the gods, a true Ulysseus, and desperately called for by Olympus to come to our aid. Let’s give it to him, all we’ve got. Let’s do what Captain Winters of Easy Company asked of his Band of Brothers, so many times in 1944 and 1945: “Let’s pour it in to them!” Let’s give our enemies our resolve and defeat healthcare in Massachusetts and send President Putz the Obama a’wreck back to the Chicago slum he came from.
“God grant, that not only the Love of Liberty, but a thorough Knowledge of the Rights of Man, may pervade all the Nations of the Earth, so that a Philosopher may set his foot anywhere on its surface, and say, “This is my Country.” - Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley, 12/4/1789.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Jeff Ortz said:
What ever the tea party does as soon as it presents a candidate for any office it will become part of the problem. To truly cause effective change we must do this from outside the government, maybe we should vow to not vote for any candidate, maybe we should try to put referendums on the ballot, maybe we should have demonstrations. BUT we should never have a tea party candidate!!!!!!!!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 8:13 am