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Free Market – government knows best

In the late 1950s there was a TV show called “Father Knows Best” starring Robert Young who played “a thoughtful father who offered sage advice whenever one or more of his children had a problem.” Today there is another long-running show called “Government Knows Best” where our President and members of Congress play the part [...]

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The Police State in Lynchburg? June 28, 2011

The Lynchburg City Planning Commission has passed a proposal to allow zoning inspectors to gain non-criminal search warrants to search citizens homes.  From the News & Advance:       http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/may/11/planning-commission-oks-warrant-search-ordinance-ar-1033292/ “The Lynchburg Planning Commission voted in favor of a new ordinance Wednesday that will allow zoning officials to obtain warrants to enter homes where [...]

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Why is the budget not a “budget?”

VA BUDGET QUESTIONS by Tom Cranmer – Why is the budget not a “budget?” It is more of a forecast of revenues and expenditures. – Why are expenditures self-adjusting? By law they have to be balanced with revenues. In 2010 VA had a $400 million surplus. The Sunshine Review reported the “Revenue Stabilization Fund has [...]

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Tuesday – Health Care Rally Richmond

This Tuesday, May 10th, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the Virginia case against ObamaCare. Please join us in support of Attorney Gen. Ken Cuccinelli’s case against ObamaCare for a Hands off My Health Care rally. This health care bill is onerous, expensive, unconstitutional and must be overturned. This is your chance to make [...]

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Get Plugged In To The Debate

A new politics blog for Virginia was launched last Thursday. The contributors are Tea Party leaders from all across the commonwealth. If you’ve been looking for a conservative voice for Virginia then this is it. Check it out and let your voice be heard. Already the establishment has discovered the site and has their rabid [...]

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Sustainable Development Presentations

The History of Sustainable Development Connecting the Dots Presentation As Virginia adopts plans for a sustainable future, it is worthwhile to step back and consider the big picture, painted with a broad brush to reveal what Virginia might look like as the vision for every community in the Commonwealth is more fully implemented over the [...]

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Mark Lloyd Blasts George Allen Campaign

Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation Press Release: Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation Chairman Mark Lloyd today issued the following statement in response to former Governor George Allen hiring veteran political operative Mike Thomas to be his campaign manager in his bid to run Virginia’s Senate seat: “Former Governor George Allen’s announcement that Mike Thomas will [...]

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