Legislative abdication
In the last election 435 representatives and one-third of the senate were sent to Washington to produce legislation to solve the nation’s problems. The legislative effort involves drafting proposed bills, holding hearings in committee to take expert testimony to refine the bills, debating the bills, and amending the bills as appropriate to achieve a consensus on what is best for the country. The existing congress has abdicated that responsibility... [Read More...]
Social justice trumps social justice
When the progressives allocate more of our precious limited resources to social justice programs there is little (or nothing) left for the things that made this country great like the technology of space exploration. The progressives do not seem to understand that their resource allocation machinations are a zero-sum game. When they allocate more of those limited resources to new social justice programs such as expanded food stamps and Obamacare there... [Read More...]
John Kerry Demands Less Coverage of Tea Party by Media
Let’s hope that people who hear this see it for what it is . . . a call for self-censoring and biased reporting by the media. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/john-kerry-media-has-responsibility-to-not-give-equal-time-to-tea-party/ Read More →
Volunteers Needed
The Palm Beach County Tea Party is seeking volunteers to join our grassroots action team. During the elections next year, this team will use a variety of tools to educate the public on the candidates and their positions. Methods will include making phone calls, walking neighborhoods, attending candidate rallies, and generally spreading the word about candidates who espouse our core principles of Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government and Free Markets. In... [Read More...]
Book Review – The Naked Communist
The book was published over 40 years ago, yet it is so relevant today because it parallels the liberal-progressive strategies used in the destruction of our free-enterprise economy. Socialism is on the rise, liberty is in decline in America. It’s an interesting overview of the beginnings of communism in Russia up through the 60’s. Included in the book is a list of 45 goals to establish Communism. When you read reviews on the book,... [Read More...]
The Debt Ceiling is Raised – Now What?
Many press accounts of the debt ceiling compromise say “… the tea party won…”, and President Obama was forced to capitulate. It does not feel that way to me. For some reason, this feels as bad as the malaise that followed the passage of the Affordable Care Act. For days it seemed like the sun would not shine again. Many in the tea party and 912 world are very disappointed in the outcome, and for some reasons that have not... [Read More...]
His Excellency King George III vs His Excellency Barack Obama
The Founding Fathers’ view of the British Monarch vs a Tea Party view of President Barack Obama: From The Declaration of Independence (Note: clarifying terms in [ ]) He has refused his Assent to Laws [a balanced budget], the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his [State] Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance [to protect its citizens], unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should... [Read More...]
Hear and Cheer
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Running on Empty Tour Comes to Jupiter on August 11th
Since President Obama took office, gas prices have nearly doubled. However, America has enormous domestic supplies, all we need is the political will to use them and the prices will come down. Join Americans for Prosperity when their Running On Empty tour comes to Jupiter on August 11th. Share your story and learn what the administration could be doing to make it easier on you and your family. The event will include local and national speakers... [Read More...]
So is it a GOOD DEAL?
So what’s in this new “deal”? According to the Powerpoint released by the Speaker’s office (CLICK HERE), it is a good deal. Response from both sides of the aisle have been mixed though, and most are waiting to read the real bill. They better be quick though as they will likely have to vote on it tomorrow. Here’s what seem like good things: No Tax Hikes are included in the bill Cuts more over 10 years than the... [Read More...]
