Archive | December, 2009

What is the plan for 2010 for the tea party/patriot movement?

The Federation of VTPP had our first podcast where we shared our vision and plan for 2010.  We are ready to rock and roll.  Listen here at Freedomwize: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedomwize/2009/12/31/game-on-what-is-the-virginia-tea-party-doing-in-20

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Nullification of Health Care Reform Sought in Several States

This is a great article in the Examiner yesterday.
Examiner, December 26, 2009
Nullification has a long and rich history, beginning in 1798 with resolutions in Virginia and Kentucky passed to protest the original Alien and Sedition Acts, according to the Tenth Amendment Center. Arguably, States have taken effective nullification action as recently as this decade, when [...]

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Lobby 101 Seminar

Title: Lobby 101 Seminar
Location: Richmond, VA
Link out: Click here
Description: Learn how to effectively lobby our legislators for our 10th Amendment bill this legislative session. Topics will include:
1) How to communicate most effectively with phone and emails
2) Building Your Own Coalitions
3) Making the most of a meeting with your legislator
4) Live or Die in Committee
Location will [...]

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Can we recall Senator Warner and Senator Webb?

We have received many inquiries about whether Virginians can recall Senator Warner and Senator Webb because of their disregard for the opinions of the voters and their vote for a health control bill that is unconstitutional on many fronts. It would seem particularly relevant to recall them if they are unwilling to fulfill their oath [...]

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The States Can Check Washington’s Power

This is a great article from the Wall Street Journal.
December 21, 2009
By DAVID B. RIVKIN JR. AND LEE A. CASEY
For nearly a hundred years, federal power has expanded at the expense of the states—to a point where the even the wages and hours of state employees are subject to federal control. Basic health and safety [...]

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NY Post Describes Deficits of Senate Health Care Bill

This is a great op-ed by Dr. Scott Gottlieb in the New York Post
NY POST
ObamaCare: No Exit
By SCOTT GOTTLIEB
December 21, 2009
Perhaps the most common question I’m asked about ObamaCare is: “Will I be able to buy my way out of it?” The answer is: “Not unless you’re very rich.”
The plan before the Senate creates a [...]

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Code Red Senate Rally

Here is a meeting that tea party patriots had with Senator Webb’s Chief of Staff last week.  It is so fascinating how they sound so concerned in a meeting and then do the complete opposite come vote time!

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