Kenneth Zanzi, 67, of Fortuna, has been appointed to the California Coastal Commission representing the north coast region. He has been mayor pro tem of the city of Fortuna since 2010 and where he served as city councilmember from 2008 to 2010. Zanzi has owned Mad River Parkway Business Center since 1983. He worked for the Department of Fish and Game from 1965 to 1998 retiring as the deputy chief of the Wildlife Management Division. Zanzi is a member of the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Zanzi is a Republican.
◼ GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER APPOINTMENTS DECEMBER 31 2010
Related Post: ◼ Action Item: Send Letters of Support--Coastal Commission (UPDATED)
How the relationship between the Tea Party movement and establishment Republicans will develop is going to be one of the most closely watched storylines of the next year.
◼ Getting Below the Surface
We of course know that the November 2, 2010, elections were historical on many different levels. The Republican gains of 63 seats in the House and 6 in the Senate dwarf the Republican Revolution of 1994 and double the historical average gains in the Senate for a party out of power. These gains were made despite a cash-strapped Republican National Committee (RNC), strategic decisions by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) to spend $8 million in the long-shot California Senate race instead of Washington and Colorado, and the fact that the RNC, NRSC, and National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) had a zero ground game.
But what the November midterm elections did do was confirm and destroy some of the most talked-about conventional wisdom about the so-called Tea Party movement, as well as raise some warning flags for Republicans moving into the 2012 election cycle.
Tea Party activists revealed themselves to be, if not completely organized, at the very least politically pragmatic, engaged, and ready to press their agenda on the local, state, and federal level well after Election Day. Read the rest at American Spectator
We of course know that the November 2, 2010, elections were historical on many different levels. The Republican gains of 63 seats in the House and 6 in the Senate dwarf the Republican Revolution of 1994 and double the historical average gains in the Senate for a party out of power. These gains were made despite a cash-strapped Republican National Committee (RNC), strategic decisions by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) to spend $8 million in the long-shot California Senate race instead of Washington and Colorado, and the fact that the RNC, NRSC, and National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) had a zero ground game.
But what the November midterm elections did do was confirm and destroy some of the most talked-about conventional wisdom about the so-called Tea Party movement, as well as raise some warning flags for Republicans moving into the 2012 election cycle.
Tea Party activists revealed themselves to be, if not completely organized, at the very least politically pragmatic, engaged, and ready to press their agenda on the local, state, and federal level well after Election Day. Read the rest at American Spectator
EZRA KLEIN: CONSTITUTION IS CONFUSING BECAUSE IT’S OVER 100 YEARS OLD
◼ LIBERAL STAR BLOGGER EZRA KLEIN: CONSTITUTION ‘HAS NO BINDING POWER ON ANYTHING’; CONFUSING BECAUSE IT’S OVER 100 YEARS OLD breitbart.tv
◼ Which Part of the Constitution is ‘Confusing’ Ezra? bigjournalism
Such an old document is impossible to understand? Forgetting the obvious slams that could be made at young Mr. Klein with regard to his youthful ignorance of any bit of important American culture that predates ‘N Sync, I’d instead like to thank Ezra for providing evidence of one of the basic, principled differences between the right and the left...
From the comments: Can Ezra understand the more recently written tax laws or Obamacare? I wonder...
◼ No one's buying your pathetic excuses, Ezra Klein: progressives are the enemies of the Constitution as surely as night follows day directorblue
◼ REMEMBER EZRA? JournOlist founder conspiring to defame Sarah Palin legalinsurrection
◼ The Constitution Is Very Important - Iowahawk takes a poke.
◼ Ezra Klein says a stupid thing… neoneocon
◼ Which Part of the Constitution is ‘Confusing’ Ezra? bigjournalism
Such an old document is impossible to understand? Forgetting the obvious slams that could be made at young Mr. Klein with regard to his youthful ignorance of any bit of important American culture that predates ‘N Sync, I’d instead like to thank Ezra for providing evidence of one of the basic, principled differences between the right and the left...
From the comments: Can Ezra understand the more recently written tax laws or Obamacare? I wonder...
◼ No one's buying your pathetic excuses, Ezra Klein: progressives are the enemies of the Constitution as surely as night follows day directorblue
◼ REMEMBER EZRA? JournOlist founder conspiring to defame Sarah Palin legalinsurrection
◼ The Constitution Is Very Important - Iowahawk takes a poke.
◼ Ezra Klein says a stupid thing… neoneocon
The Pigford Shakedown - Pigford Investigation Resources
“It [Pigford] is a fair settlement, it is a just settlement, we think it’s important for congress to fund that settlement. We’re going to continue to make it a priority.” —President Obama, September 10, 2010 press conference
“[Pigford is] the largest scam against the federal taxpayers in the history of the United States.” - USDA Employee John Stringfellow
◼ http://biggovernment.com/pigford-investigation-resources/ at Breitbart's Big Government
At the Link:
◼ The Pigford Shakedown: How the Black Farmers’ Cause Was Hijacked by Politicians, Trial Lawyers & Community Organizers — Leaving Us With a Billion Dollar Tab
◼ Me & Mrs. Sherrod — And The $1.25 Billion Pigford II Black Farmers’ Settlement
◼ Pigford: Obama’s Down Payment on the 2012 Rural South Vote
◼ Pigford: It’s the Fraud, Stupid (Not Race)
◼ Obama Using Pigford Cash to Pay Campaign Debts?
◼ The Pigford Killings: Double-Murder, Double-Cross, and Decapitation in the Delta
◼ Pigford Whistle-Blowers - ‘If You’ve Got a Potted Plant, That Makes You a Farmer’
◼ A Black Farmer Blows the Whistle on the Black Farmer Settlement
◼ Pigford Witness Report: Applicant Claimed Discrimination by Nonexistent Chicago USDA Office, Was Paid Anyway
◼ Pigford Whistle-Blower: Despite USDA Denials, Fraud Is ‘FBI Documented’
◼ Pigford Witness Report: Black Applicants Claim Racial Discrimination Against Black USDA Officials
◼ Pigford Witness Report: 700 Claims Filed with My Name on Them, Many From Hundreds of Miles Away
◼ Pigileaks: Documents Suggest Pigford Lawyer Sabotaged Mediation That Would Have Saved Tax Payers Billions
◼ Pigileaks: The Pigford Applications
◼ The Big Government Feed Featuring All Stories Related to Pigford
◼ Former Agriculture Secretary Confirms FBI Investigations Into USDA Inside-Job Pigford Fraud... lots more.
This little known story hasn't yet received much press. That is about to change.
“[Pigford is] the largest scam against the federal taxpayers in the history of the United States.” - USDA Employee John Stringfellow
◼ http://biggovernment.com/pigford-investigation-resources/ at Breitbart's Big Government
At the Link:
◼ The Pigford Shakedown: How the Black Farmers’ Cause Was Hijacked by Politicians, Trial Lawyers & Community Organizers — Leaving Us With a Billion Dollar Tab
◼ Me & Mrs. Sherrod — And The $1.25 Billion Pigford II Black Farmers’ Settlement
◼ Pigford: Obama’s Down Payment on the 2012 Rural South Vote
◼ Pigford: It’s the Fraud, Stupid (Not Race)
◼ Obama Using Pigford Cash to Pay Campaign Debts?
◼ The Pigford Killings: Double-Murder, Double-Cross, and Decapitation in the Delta
◼ Pigford Whistle-Blowers - ‘If You’ve Got a Potted Plant, That Makes You a Farmer’
◼ A Black Farmer Blows the Whistle on the Black Farmer Settlement
◼ Pigford Witness Report: Applicant Claimed Discrimination by Nonexistent Chicago USDA Office, Was Paid Anyway
◼ Pigford Whistle-Blower: Despite USDA Denials, Fraud Is ‘FBI Documented’
◼ Pigford Witness Report: Black Applicants Claim Racial Discrimination Against Black USDA Officials
◼ Pigford Witness Report: 700 Claims Filed with My Name on Them, Many From Hundreds of Miles Away
◼ Pigileaks: Documents Suggest Pigford Lawyer Sabotaged Mediation That Would Have Saved Tax Payers Billions
◼ Pigileaks: The Pigford Applications
◼ The Big Government Feed Featuring All Stories Related to Pigford
◼ Former Agriculture Secretary Confirms FBI Investigations Into USDA Inside-Job Pigford Fraud... lots more.
This little known story hasn't yet received much press. That is about to change.
'We the people' to open next Congress
◼ House to read Constitution
The Constitution frequently gets lip service in Congress, but House Republicans next year will make sure it gets a lot more than that - the new rules the incoming majority party proposed this week call for a full reading of the country's founding document on the floor of the House on Jan. 6....
The Constitution frequently gets lip service in Congress, but House Republicans next year will make sure it gets a lot more than that - the new rules the incoming majority party proposed this week call for a full reading of the country's founding document on the floor of the House on Jan. 6....
COAST TO COAST: All Tea Party Politics Is Local
◼ Video report Pajamas Media
Tea Party activist Diana Reimer talks about her efforts to turn the Tea Party movement to local issues. Taxes in her county were raised 14%, and she wants to stop fiscal irresponsibility on the local level. Can she do it? Find out.
Tea Party activist Diana Reimer talks about her efforts to turn the Tea Party movement to local issues. Taxes in her county were raised 14%, and she wants to stop fiscal irresponsibility on the local level. Can she do it? Find out.
The Great Tea Party Express/CNN Alliance: Who’s Sorry Now?
◼ The Great Tea Party Express/CNN Alliance: Who’s Sorry Now? - Roger L. Simon
...never mind. CNN is obviously a network in extremis, looking to find its way in the post-Larry King universe. But the Tea Party Express? What do they have to gain from all this, going mainstream when they have barely pulled their boots on? And going mainstream with whom?...
Discuss...
...never mind. CNN is obviously a network in extremis, looking to find its way in the post-Larry King universe. But the Tea Party Express? What do they have to gain from all this, going mainstream when they have barely pulled their boots on? And going mainstream with whom?...
Discuss...
Send Letters of Support--Coastal Commission (UPDATED)
Fellow Patriots, I have been given an address & a fax number to send letters of support for Ken Zanzi to the Coastal Commission. If you can get your letter to me no later than Monday, December 20th, I will fax them down from work. Email them back to me at my email address: smlboss@aol.com send them as an attachment or in the body of your email & I will copy & paste them so they can be faxed down. If you can do it today, please do---I have a fax at home that I can send them from also. If you want to fax your own, I think Kinkos faxes & Central Office @ 326 I St, Eureka. Their number is 444-3044. You can also bring it by my work--call me for directions--498-3101.
I have also included some points you might want to add to your letters.
Mr. Kenneth Zanzi retired from the Department of Fish & Game where at the time of retirement, he had reached the title of Deputy Chief of the Wildlife Management Division
He graduated from Humboldt State University in 1965, with a BS in Fisheries
He has been managing a ranch at Jordon Creek in Humboldt County, since inheriting it in 1963. He has had numerous Timber Harvest Plans on that property. He continues to manage this property at this time which is leased as grazing land for cattle.
Mr. Zanzi along with his wife are entering the "Final Map" stage on a commercial multi-use subdivision in Arcata, which will include a park, multi-family dwellings, commercial use. This property runs along the Mad River and Giuntoli Lane in Arcata. They have managed to get this project done in 5 years which shows Mr. Zanzi's ability to work both sides of the desk.
Mr. Zanzi is in the middle of his 4 year term on the Fortuna City Council, where he has shown his ability to be fair, even handed and approachable.
The address for your letters is as follows:
Governor Arnold Schwarzeneger
c/o John G. Cruz
Appointments Secretary
Office of the Governor
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95819
Fax number is: 916-558-3170
◼ UPDATE: GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER APPOINTMENTS DECEMBER 31 2010 Kenneth Zanzi appointed to the California Coastal Commission
Another Item of Interest:
Gary Sokolow is teaching a class this next semester at CR on Saving California--if you know a student at CR that needs a class this one meets on Tuesday & Thursdays--3 Units and if any non-students are interested---you will have to register as a student...for more info check with CR or email back your interest & I will get you the necessary info...if they don't have 20 students this class will be cancelled. It was mentioned in Saturday's Times-Standard...and online....
Gwen Morris
"the Tea Party's impact on this election was bigger than anything or anyone else."
◼ NYT's Blow: 'Too Many Liberals Just Want to Whine' newsbusters
...Despite Time magazine's decision to not name this conservative movement "Person of the Year," the Tea Party's impact on this election was bigger than anything or anyone else. This was evidenced Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) decision to pull the trillion dollar omnibus bill from consideration.
Even the Huffington Post's Howard Fineman recognized this nexis. As such, this movement's muscles are being flexed before most of its members are even sworn in...
...Despite Time magazine's decision to not name this conservative movement "Person of the Year," the Tea Party's impact on this election was bigger than anything or anyone else. This was evidenced Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) decision to pull the trillion dollar omnibus bill from consideration.
Even the Huffington Post's Howard Fineman recognized this nexis. As such, this movement's muscles are being flexed before most of its members are even sworn in...
Local News: Coastal Commission Nominees
◼ Coastal turmoil: Cities won't nominate (Mark) Lovelace for coastal commissioner seat
...The Board of Supervisors nominated (Mark) Lovelace, Fortuna Mayor Pro Tem Ken Zanzi and Mendocino County Supervisor Kendall Smith. The public resources code regarding nominations seems clear that boards of supervisors and city selection committees each nominate at least one supervisor and one city councilmember.
(The mayors of the seven cities in Humboldt County chose to nominate four city councilmen -- including two mayors on the panel) The committee on Thursday nominated Zanzi, Fortuna Councilman Dean Glaser, as well as Ferndale Mayor Jeff Farley and Eureka Mayor Frank Jager, who both sit on the committee....
The seat coming vacant is for the North Coast and is held by outgoing Supervisor Bonnie Neely.
...The Board of Supervisors nominated (Mark) Lovelace, Fortuna Mayor Pro Tem Ken Zanzi and Mendocino County Supervisor Kendall Smith. The public resources code regarding nominations seems clear that boards of supervisors and city selection committees each nominate at least one supervisor and one city councilmember.
(The mayors of the seven cities in Humboldt County chose to nominate four city councilmen -- including two mayors on the panel) The committee on Thursday nominated Zanzi, Fortuna Councilman Dean Glaser, as well as Ferndale Mayor Jeff Farley and Eureka Mayor Frank Jager, who both sit on the committee....
The seat coming vacant is for the North Coast and is held by outgoing Supervisor Bonnie Neely.
◼ U.S. Health-Care Law's Mandate Thrown Out by Judge - Bloomberg
◼ Incoming House majority whip Eric Cantor Calls for Direct Appeal to Supreme Court - National Review
◼ New Low in Support for Health Care Reform - abc news
◼ Judge Calls Health Law Unconstitutional - Wall St. Journal
◼ Initial Thoughts on the Virginia Health Care Ruling - Volokh
◼ Fed Judge: Obama-Care Unconstitutional - Sweetness & Light
◼ Obamacare’s Individual Mandate Unconstitutional - Strata-sphere
Runner-Up for TIME Person of The Year
◼ The Tea Party TIME Magazine
...Despite the age-old currents, though, Tea Partyism is in certain respects a purely contemporary wave. It spread like wildfire, upending dozens of elections, yet has not coalesced around a single leader, a single agenda or even a common name. The Institute for Research & Education on Human Rights has produced a detailed history of Tea Party organizations from large to tiny, viewable at teapartynationalism.com. Included is a map covered with a blizzard of dots, each representing a group or chapter or website or even just a couple of people. This dizzying multitude is arrayed around at least six different banners: Tea Party Nation, Tea Party Express, Tea Party Patriots, FreedomWorks, ResistNet, the 1776 Tea Party. Leveraging the same tools that helped elect President Obama — Facebook, Meetup, blogs, YouTube — the Tea Party opposition to Obama's policies grew huge without ever growing organized
In a sense, identifying with the Tea Party movement was like catching Beatlemania in the 1960s....
◼ Person of the Year 2010 Facebook's Mark Elliot Zuckerberg.
...Despite the age-old currents, though, Tea Partyism is in certain respects a purely contemporary wave. It spread like wildfire, upending dozens of elections, yet has not coalesced around a single leader, a single agenda or even a common name. The Institute for Research & Education on Human Rights has produced a detailed history of Tea Party organizations from large to tiny, viewable at teapartynationalism.com. Included is a map covered with a blizzard of dots, each representing a group or chapter or website or even just a couple of people. This dizzying multitude is arrayed around at least six different banners: Tea Party Nation, Tea Party Express, Tea Party Patriots, FreedomWorks, ResistNet, the 1776 Tea Party. Leveraging the same tools that helped elect President Obama — Facebook, Meetup, blogs, YouTube — the Tea Party opposition to Obama's policies grew huge without ever growing organized
In a sense, identifying with the Tea Party movement was like catching Beatlemania in the 1960s....
◼ Person of the Year 2010 Facebook's Mark Elliot Zuckerberg.
Debunking Chuck Schumer – Tea Party Expert
◼ Chuck Schumer – Tea Party Expert - HotAir
"...Mr. Schumer is out of touch with reality. Our organization, The Southern Tier Tea Party, worked night and day to get incumbents like Schumer out of office. We believe that taxes are too high for most everyone, including the “rich.” After all it is the “rich” people of this great country that supply the vast majority of the jobs to Americans. It is officials like Schumer who are trying to raise taxes that will devastate this great country. The “rich” people as Schumer, Obama, and many other liberals put it, are the creators of jobs. Schumer, Obama, and the likes of them say that individuals with an income of $200,000 per year are rich. The Southern Tier Tea Party believes in equality...."
"...Mr. Schumer is out of touch with reality. Our organization, The Southern Tier Tea Party, worked night and day to get incumbents like Schumer out of office. We believe that taxes are too high for most everyone, including the “rich.” After all it is the “rich” people of this great country that supply the vast majority of the jobs to Americans. It is officials like Schumer who are trying to raise taxes that will devastate this great country. The “rich” people as Schumer, Obama, and many other liberals put it, are the creators of jobs. Schumer, Obama, and the likes of them say that individuals with an income of $200,000 per year are rich. The Southern Tier Tea Party believes in equality...."
Announcements:
Monday, December 6th The board has decided to show support for the nomination of Councilman Kenneth Zanzi for the Coastal Commission and they will be presenting a letter of support for him at the Monday evening's meeting. The meeting is at Fortuna's City Hall--that portion of the council meeting where this matter will be presented will probably be around 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, December 7th National Pearl Harbor Day Join in a Day of Remembrance at the Fortuna Fireman’s Hall on Fortuna Blvd at 12:00
Thursday, December 9th. Monthly meeting at the Eureka Veterans Memorial Building at 1020 H Street, Eureka. The meeting will begin as usual at 6:15 but we will gather at 5:30. In celebration of the holidays we invite everyone to bring their favorite holiday cookie and join us for a social hour discussing current events and strategies. Coffee will be provided...
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Process to Close Sportfishing in California Nearing Critical Final Vote
Time to be writing letters folks-Deadline December 15th--send to
Jim Kellogg
California Fish and Game Commission
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
During its upcoming meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission could vote to enclose approximately 15 percent of southern California’s coastal waters within marine protected areas (MPAs), including many of the most popular fishing spots, under the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process. This critical vote comes at a time when concerns about the MLPA process continue to escalate. A recent court ruling validates long-held concerns about the secretive ways in which the groups implementing the MLPA have been making decisions. The meeting is being held December 15-16, in Santa Barbara.
The MLPA process has been plagued by numerous issues which have not been resolved, including:
• The lack of a transparent and open decision making process
• Inadequate resources for enforcement and biological monitoring
• A process that side-steps a science-based fisheries management approach that clearly identifies the threats to California’s marine environment
Touted as “ecosystem protection,” the MLPA only targets recreational fishing and its significant economic contributions to California’s economy all the while ignoring the litany of significant threats to California’s oceans, such as sewage outfalls and storm water runoff, agricultural chemicals and other pollutants, ocean acidification, ocean side development and once-through cooling.
The Department of Fish and Game estimates that the MPA regulations will cost California’s taxpayers $40 million annually for enforcement and biological monitoring – resources that the state simply does not have. With a current deficit of $26 billion, California cannot afford to adopt costly measures that will only work to limit recreational fishing access which provides employment for 20,000 Californians.
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Tues. and Wed. December 14th and 15th. Constitutional Classes at Shaw Computers in Fortuna at 7pm. Know your rights and how to defend them and then be able to teach others. The class is free except for a small donation.
Mark your Calendar
Saturday, Feb. 5th 2011 In Fortuna at the Veterans Building come enjoy an evening with “Sheriff Mack” More details to follow...
Richard Mack, former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, and long-time crusader for freedom and individual rights. Right now, it is vital that we restore the Constitution as the supreme law of the land. The greatest threat we face today is not terrorists; it is our own federal government. If America is conquered or ruined it will be from within, not a foreign enemy.
In 1994 he filed a lawsuit challenging the Brady bill to stop the federal government from forcing another unfunded mandate down our throats. He won a decision at the US Supreme Court on the issue of States' rights. This suit catapulted he to national attention, with television appearances on the Donahue Show, Good Morning America, Crossfire, Nightline, CNBC, and SHOWTIME'S the AMERICAN CANDIDATE. he has been on over 500 radio talk shows nationwide, ranging from G. Gordon Liddy and Charles Goyette to Derry Brownfield and Pat Buchannan. He has traveled the country extensively and has seen first hand the horrible side effects from politicians who have replaced our Constitution with their own political agendas and party platforms.
Tuesday, December 7th National Pearl Harbor Day Join in a Day of Remembrance at the Fortuna Fireman’s Hall on Fortuna Blvd at 12:00
Thursday, December 9th. Monthly meeting at the Eureka Veterans Memorial Building at 1020 H Street, Eureka. The meeting will begin as usual at 6:15 but we will gather at 5:30. In celebration of the holidays we invite everyone to bring their favorite holiday cookie and join us for a social hour discussing current events and strategies. Coffee will be provided...
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Process to Close Sportfishing in California Nearing Critical Final Vote
Time to be writing letters folks-Deadline December 15th--send to
Jim Kellogg
California Fish and Game Commission
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
During its upcoming meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission could vote to enclose approximately 15 percent of southern California’s coastal waters within marine protected areas (MPAs), including many of the most popular fishing spots, under the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process. This critical vote comes at a time when concerns about the MLPA process continue to escalate. A recent court ruling validates long-held concerns about the secretive ways in which the groups implementing the MLPA have been making decisions. The meeting is being held December 15-16, in Santa Barbara.
The MLPA process has been plagued by numerous issues which have not been resolved, including:
• The lack of a transparent and open decision making process
• Inadequate resources for enforcement and biological monitoring
• A process that side-steps a science-based fisheries management approach that clearly identifies the threats to California’s marine environment
Touted as “ecosystem protection,” the MLPA only targets recreational fishing and its significant economic contributions to California’s economy all the while ignoring the litany of significant threats to California’s oceans, such as sewage outfalls and storm water runoff, agricultural chemicals and other pollutants, ocean acidification, ocean side development and once-through cooling.
The Department of Fish and Game estimates that the MPA regulations will cost California’s taxpayers $40 million annually for enforcement and biological monitoring – resources that the state simply does not have. With a current deficit of $26 billion, California cannot afford to adopt costly measures that will only work to limit recreational fishing access which provides employment for 20,000 Californians.
*************
Tues. and Wed. December 14th and 15th. Constitutional Classes at Shaw Computers in Fortuna at 7pm. Know your rights and how to defend them and then be able to teach others. The class is free except for a small donation.
Mark your Calendar
Saturday, Feb. 5th 2011 In Fortuna at the Veterans Building come enjoy an evening with “Sheriff Mack” More details to follow...
Richard Mack, former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, and long-time crusader for freedom and individual rights. Right now, it is vital that we restore the Constitution as the supreme law of the land. The greatest threat we face today is not terrorists; it is our own federal government. If America is conquered or ruined it will be from within, not a foreign enemy.
In 1994 he filed a lawsuit challenging the Brady bill to stop the federal government from forcing another unfunded mandate down our throats. He won a decision at the US Supreme Court on the issue of States' rights. This suit catapulted he to national attention, with television appearances on the Donahue Show, Good Morning America, Crossfire, Nightline, CNBC, and SHOWTIME'S the AMERICAN CANDIDATE. he has been on over 500 radio talk shows nationwide, ranging from G. Gordon Liddy and Charles Goyette to Derry Brownfield and Pat Buchannan. He has traveled the country extensively and has seen first hand the horrible side effects from politicians who have replaced our Constitution with their own political agendas and party platforms.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, December 6th: The HTPP board has decided to show support for the nomination of Councilman Kenneth Zanzi and they will be presenting a letter of support for him at the Monday evening's meeting. The meeting is at Fortuna's City Hall - that portion of the council meeting will probably be around 6:30 pm. You are welcome to come show your support.
Tuesday, December 7th: National Pearl Harbor Day - Join in a Day of Remembrance at the Fortuna Fireman’s Hall on Fortuna Blvd at 12:00
Thursday, December 9th: Monthly meeting at the Eureka Veterans Memorial Building at 1020 H Street, Eureka. The meeting will begin as usual at 6:15 but we will gather at 5:30. In celebration of the holidays we invite everyone to bring their favorite holiday cookie and join us for a social hour discussing current events and strategies. Coffee will be provided...
Tuesday, December 7th: National Pearl Harbor Day - Join in a Day of Remembrance at the Fortuna Fireman’s Hall on Fortuna Blvd at 12:00
Thursday, December 9th: Monthly meeting at the Eureka Veterans Memorial Building at 1020 H Street, Eureka. The meeting will begin as usual at 6:15 but we will gather at 5:30. In celebration of the holidays we invite everyone to bring their favorite holiday cookie and join us for a social hour discussing current events and strategies. Coffee will be provided...
More on The New Leaders Project
◼ The New Leaders Project - RedState
...I, and many in the Tea Party movement, am not interested in change for one or two election cycles. I am hoping for generational change, but for that to happen, the work must begin as locally as possible. Let’s face it: the political movements that are long-term and sustainable over time go down to as local a level as possible and organize, not only organizing precincts, but running candidates for every level of office....
◼ Organizing for Freedom: American Majority and The New Leaders Project site
Please take advantage of... free resources, including podcasts, guides, and presentations. We hope you will sign up for email alerts under our Join tab so that we can include you in upcoming trainings and announcements....
...I, and many in the Tea Party movement, am not interested in change for one or two election cycles. I am hoping for generational change, but for that to happen, the work must begin as locally as possible. Let’s face it: the political movements that are long-term and sustainable over time go down to as local a level as possible and organize, not only organizing precincts, but running candidates for every level of office....
◼ Organizing for Freedom: American Majority and The New Leaders Project site
Please take advantage of... free resources, including podcasts, guides, and presentations. We hope you will sign up for email alerts under our Join tab so that we can include you in upcoming trainings and announcements....
UPDATES (See posts below for more details)
◼ House May Block Food Safety Bill Over Senate Error
◼ (Narry Reid) Democratic Senate Leader Says Will Force Vote on Dream Act
◼ Reid Angers GOP by Pushing Four Versions of DREAM Act Without Hearing
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, (said) "We now may have a fourth version of the DREAM Act," Sessions said Wednesday. "We haven't had a hearing on that in seven years."
◼ (Narry Reid) Democratic Senate Leader Says Will Force Vote on Dream Act
◼ Reid Angers GOP by Pushing Four Versions of DREAM Act Without Hearing
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, (said) "We now may have a fourth version of the DREAM Act," Sessions said Wednesday. "We haven't had a hearing on that in seven years."
Opportunities to GET INVOLVED
◼ On the Board of Supervisor's Agenda for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
CURRENT OPENINGS ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
CURRENT OPENINGS ON BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
◼ Airport Advisory BoardTo request an application, please contact the Clerk of the Board at 476-2384.
◼ Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board
◼ Area 1 Developmental Disability Board
◼ Assessment Appeals Board
◼ Citizen’s Law Enforcement Liaison Committee
◼ Emergency Medical Care Committee
◼ Fire Safe Council
◼ Fish and Game Advisory Commission
◼ Forestry Review Committee
◼ Headwaters Fund Board
◼ Housing Authority Commission
◼ Human Rights Commission
◼ In-Home Supportive Services Advisor Committee
◼ Mental Health Board
◼ Status of Women Commission
◼ Williamson Act Advisory Committee
◼ Workforce Investment Board
At a glance: Final results in the November election
◼ posted Saturday at 12:50 PM
Assessor
Mari Wilson: 59.13 percent
Johanna Rodoni: 40.54 percent
District Attorney
Paul V. Gallegos: 52.08 percent
Allison Jackson: 47.61 percent
Assessor
Mari Wilson: 59.13 percent
Johanna Rodoni: 40.54 percent
District Attorney
Paul V. Gallegos: 52.08 percent
Allison Jackson: 47.61 percent
Monthly meeting: Thursday, December 9th
Tea Party Social - Bring your favorite cookies for a Christmas celebration of coffee and cookies. Mark your Calendars.
Stay up to date with our HTPP Calendar: ◼ See EVENTS Tab above
Stay up to date with our HTPP Calendar: ◼ See EVENTS Tab above
Opportunities to Make Your Voices Heard re: PG&E Smart Meters
County Supervisors Meeting – Tuesday Nov. 30th at 10:30am. If you are unable to attend but would like to submit a letter to the supervisors to be placed into the record please do so. You must submit 7 copies. The smart meter issue is on the agenda so it will be a hot topic item for discussion.
City Council Meeting CITY OF FERNDALE – HUMBOLDT COUNTY CALIFORNIA – U.S.A.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Location:
City Hall
834 Main Street
Ferndale CA 95536
Date: December 2, 2010
Time: 7 pm
PG&E Outreach Meetings
Three outreach meetings are planned in Humboldt County.
The first will be on Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eureka City Hall, 531 K St., Eureka.
On Tuesday, the PG&E representatives will be in Garberville from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Best Western Humboldt House Inn at 701 Redwood Drive.
On Dec. 1, they will be in Fortuna from noon to 7 p.m. at the River Lodge Conference Center in the Fireside Room, 1800 Riverwalk Drive.
For information, visit ◼ www.pge.com/smartmeterwww.pge.com/smartmeter or call 1-866-743-0263.
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The DREAM Act: STILL A Spending Nightmare
Included here:
1. Information about the NIGHTMARE Act
2. Contact information for the targeted Senators
Take action now to stop S.510 - the "Food Safety Modernization Act"
Please call your Senator NOW and tell them and Harry Reid NO on S.510.
(NaturalNews) If there's one thing to give thanks for this year, it's the fact that the Senate floor vote on the so-called "Food Safety Modernization Act" has been delayed until after the Senate's Thanksgiving recess. This gives all of us -- the commonsense opponents of S.510 who don't want the FDA having authority over raw milk, seeds and backyard gardens -- another week to flood the offices of U.S. Senators with calls, faxes and emails that express opposition to the bill.
California News
◼ Brown Faces Challenge in Keeping Education Promises Californiawatch.org
Gov.-elect Jerry Brown will face substantial challenges in implementing may parts of his education platform, arguably the most detailed of any California governor in recent memory. The platform received little attention during the election campaign....
RELATED:
◼ Dire Straits - The State of California's Finances
◼ California's Unemployment Fund Has $10.3 Billion Deficit Sacramento Bee
California businesses already pay some of the highest unemployment taxes in the country - and the tab is likely to increase. The recession and the Legislature's decision years ago to raise benefits have drained the state unemployment insurance fund, which now has an estimated $10.3 billion deficit
◼ Happy Meal ban closer to reality in San Francisco latimesblogs
San Francisco's quickservice toy ban wins final approval
A proposal to ban toys from quickservice meals that don't meet certain calorie and nutritional standards gained final passage from San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The board has enough votes to override Mayor Gavin Newsom's expected veto, which means the so-called "Happy Meal" ban would take effect next year.
Gov.-elect Jerry Brown will face substantial challenges in implementing may parts of his education platform, arguably the most detailed of any California governor in recent memory. The platform received little attention during the election campaign....
RELATED:
◼ Dire Straits - The State of California's Finances
◼ California's Unemployment Fund Has $10.3 Billion Deficit Sacramento Bee
California businesses already pay some of the highest unemployment taxes in the country - and the tab is likely to increase. The recession and the Legislature's decision years ago to raise benefits have drained the state unemployment insurance fund, which now has an estimated $10.3 billion deficit
◼ Happy Meal ban closer to reality in San Francisco latimesblogs
San Francisco's quickservice toy ban wins final approval
A proposal to ban toys from quickservice meals that don't meet certain calorie and nutritional standards gained final passage from San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The board has enough votes to override Mayor Gavin Newsom's expected veto, which means the so-called "Happy Meal" ban would take effect next year.
Ben Stein's final column: read and be inspired
For many years Ben Stein has written a biweekly column called
''Monday Night At Morton's.'' (Morton's is a famous chain of Steakhouses known to be frequented by movie stars and famous people from around the globe.) Now, Ben is terminating the column to move on to other things in his life. Reading his final column is worth a few minutes of your time.
Ben Stein's Last Column...
How Can Someone Who Lives in Insane Luxury Be a Star in Today's World?
As I begin to write this, I 'slug' it, as we writers say, which means I put a heading on top of the document to identify it. This heading is 'eonline FINAL,' and it gives me a shiver to write it. I have been doing this column for so long that I cannot even recall when I started. I loved writing this column so much for so long I came to believe it would never end.
''Monday Night At Morton's.'' (Morton's is a famous chain of Steakhouses known to be frequented by movie stars and famous people from around the globe.) Now, Ben is terminating the column to move on to other things in his life. Reading his final column is worth a few minutes of your time.
Ben Stein's Last Column...
How Can Someone Who Lives in Insane Luxury Be a Star in Today's World?
As I begin to write this, I 'slug' it, as we writers say, which means I put a heading on top of the document to identify it. This heading is 'eonline FINAL,' and it gives me a shiver to write it. I have been doing this column for so long that I cannot even recall when I started. I loved writing this column so much for so long I came to believe it would never end.
Obama, Weakened After Midterms, Reveals Limited Leverage in Failed S. Korea Deal
◼ at washingtonpost.com
President Obama's inability to secure a free-trade agreement with South Korea reveals in sharp relief the limits of his leverage overseas after a devastating midterm election.
President Obama's inability to secure a free-trade agreement with South Korea reveals in sharp relief the limits of his leverage overseas after a devastating midterm election.
Deficit Panel Leaders' Plan Curbs Social Security
◼ at washingtonpost.com
Leaders of Barack Obama's bipartisan deficit commission on Wednesday proposed reducing the annual cost-of-living increases in Social Security, curb the growth of Medicare and eliminate popular tax breaks, such as mortgage interest deductions....
Leaders of Barack Obama's bipartisan deficit commission on Wednesday proposed reducing the annual cost-of-living increases in Social Security, curb the growth of Medicare and eliminate popular tax breaks, such as mortgage interest deductions....
GOP House Could Spell End of New 1099 Rule
◼ Reuters
President Barack Obama acknowledged this week that a forthcoming rule requiring businesses to file 1099 forms for expenses over $600 could be detrimental to small businesses. The statement followed Tuesday's elections in which Republicans took control of the House of Representatives. The requirement, which is part of the health care bill, has been heavily criticized by Republican lawmakers as well as business groups.
President Barack Obama acknowledged this week that a forthcoming rule requiring businesses to file 1099 forms for expenses over $600 could be detrimental to small businesses. The statement followed Tuesday's elections in which Republicans took control of the House of Representatives. The requirement, which is part of the health care bill, has been heavily criticized by Republican lawmakers as well as business groups.
Outrageous: MSNBC Broadcast Causes Left-Wing Woman to Make Fake School-Shooting Threat Blamed on Tea Party
◼ MSM headline you’ll never see: MSNBC Inspires Left-Wing Hate Hoax at TheOtherMcCain
...the truth emerged: The shooting threat came from Ellisa Martinez, a left-wing Green Party activist:
The FBI says that after Martinez saw a tape on MSNBC of Kaufman at a July 3 Tea Party rally, she fired off a threatening email that led to a lockdown at all Broward County schools....
◼ Allen West dials radio talker Joyce Kaufman for chief of staff
◼ 'Person of interest' interviewed about shooting threat that locked down Broward County schools
◼ Allen West's chief of staff resigns -- says she won't be part of an "electronic lynching by proxy"
◼ Schools Threat Suspect Is Green Party Member
◼ Pasco woman accused of making threat to Broward County school
◼ Fla. woman accused of making threats appears in LA
...the truth emerged: The shooting threat came from Ellisa Martinez, a left-wing Green Party activist:
The FBI says that after Martinez saw a tape on MSNBC of Kaufman at a July 3 Tea Party rally, she fired off a threatening email that led to a lockdown at all Broward County schools....
◼ Allen West dials radio talker Joyce Kaufman for chief of staff
◼ 'Person of interest' interviewed about shooting threat that locked down Broward County schools
◼ Allen West's chief of staff resigns -- says she won't be part of an "electronic lynching by proxy"
◼ Schools Threat Suspect Is Green Party Member
◼ Pasco woman accused of making threat to Broward County school
◼ Fla. woman accused of making threats appears in LA
Tea Party activists flex their muscle
◼ Next Tea Party Target: Corporate America
Jesse Jackson isn't the only activist that can use corporate boycotts for political purposes. Starting next year, the huge Tea Party organizer FreedomWorks will urge supporters to punish huge corporations like General Electric and Johnson and Johnson for backing President Obama's progressive agenda....
Jesse Jackson isn't the only activist that can use corporate boycotts for political purposes. Starting next year, the huge Tea Party organizer FreedomWorks will urge supporters to punish huge corporations like General Electric and Johnson and Johnson for backing President Obama's progressive agenda....
USA Today Poll: Tea Party support grows
◼ Poll: Tea Party support grows; USA divided
,,,The results reflect the strength of the Tea Party movement as the GOP prepares to take control of the House of Representatives in January....
,,,The results reflect the strength of the Tea Party movement as the GOP prepares to take control of the House of Representatives in January....
Locally - As many as 13,000 ballots remain uncounted from Election Day
◼ Busy weekend for elections staff: Final results may be available by Thanksgiving 11/20/2010
◼ 'Grinding on': Elections office continues to sort through ballots; final results likely more than a week away 11/13/2010
◼ Ballots cast, debt remains: Last-minute cash pours in before election day, but may not be enough to push candidates into the black 11/06/2010
◼ Poll workers report large turnout: Despite a few problems, Humboldt County officials say election went smoothly 11/03/2010
◼ 'Grinding on': Elections office continues to sort through ballots; final results likely more than a week away 11/13/2010
◼ Ballots cast, debt remains: Last-minute cash pours in before election day, but may not be enough to push candidates into the black 11/06/2010
◼ Poll workers report large turnout: Despite a few problems, Humboldt County officials say election went smoothly 11/03/2010
Building a Conservative Majority Starts at Home
◼ Warner Todd Huston at biggovernment.com -
If conservatives intend to translate Tea Party enthusiasm into actual power they are certainly going to have begin to put like-minded folks into office and not just at the federal level. Every office from dogcatcher, to city offices, to county and state offices needs to be filled with Tea Party advocates. Conservatives cannot expect an enduring governing capability by focusing solely on federal elections.
To that end, this week American Majority (AmericanMajority.org/) unveiled a new initiative to help train Tea Party groups to groom local candidates in order to build a more enduring conservative governing majority across the country. The project is called the New Leaders Project.
AM hopes to help local Tea Party groups to identify 10 new leaders in their local community to run for state or local office. “The program will help community leaders identify quality candidates while fostering a new era of accountability between voters and elected officials,” said representatives for the group. read the rest
◼ ORGANIZING FOR FREEDOM: AMERICAN MAJORITY AND THE NEW LEADERS PROJECT
◼ The New Leaders Project - RedState
...I, and many in the Tea Party movement, am not interested in change for one or two election cycles. I am hoping for generational change, but for that to happen, the work must begin as locally as possible. Let’s face it: the political movements that are long-term and sustainable over time go down to as local a level as possible and organize, not only organizing precincts, but running candidates for every level of office....
Smart Meter Action Item
If you are concerned about the installation of Smart Meters in your community please join us at the Eureka City Council meeting, Tuesday Nov. 16th, 2010 at 531 K Street in Eureka at 6pm. Each speaker will have 3 minutes to let the council members hear their concerns. The public comment period will be right at the beginning of the meeting. Remember there is power in numbers. Hope to see you all there.
Report on Tonight’s meeting in Fortuna:
We had a great showing tonight at the Fortuna City Council meeting. There were 25 +/- people there to express their concerns over the installation of the Smart Meters in their communities. Many people spoke and really brought up some very important issues. Our voices were definitely heard tonight.
Report on Tonight’s meeting in Fortuna:
We had a great showing tonight at the Fortuna City Council meeting. There were 25 +/- people there to express their concerns over the installation of the Smart Meters in their communities. Many people spoke and really brought up some very important issues. Our voices were definitely heard tonight.
UN Agenda 21
In a previous article we sent out about the Smart Meters there was a reference to something called “Agenda 21.” This article in American Thinker explains this further:
◼ UN Agenda 21 - Coming to a Neighborhood near You
Most Americans are unaware that one of the greatest threats to their freedom may be a United Nations program known as Agenda 21. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development created Agenda 21 as a sustainability agenda which is arguably an amalgamation of socialism and extreme environmentalism brushed with anti-American, anti-capitalist overtones.
A detailed history on sustainable development, definitions, and critical actions can be found here. Section III of the Agenda 21 Plan addresses local community sustainable development. The Preamble and Chapter 28 discuss how Agenda 21 should be implemented at a local level. The United Nations purposely recommends avoiding the term Agenda 21 and suggests a cleverly named alternative: "smart growth...." Read the rest
◼ UN Agenda 21 - Coming to a Neighborhood near You
Most Americans are unaware that one of the greatest threats to their freedom may be a United Nations program known as Agenda 21. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development created Agenda 21 as a sustainability agenda which is arguably an amalgamation of socialism and extreme environmentalism brushed with anti-American, anti-capitalist overtones.
A detailed history on sustainable development, definitions, and critical actions can be found here. Section III of the Agenda 21 Plan addresses local community sustainable development. The Preamble and Chapter 28 discuss how Agenda 21 should be implemented at a local level. The United Nations purposely recommends avoiding the term Agenda 21 and suggests a cleverly named alternative: "smart growth...." Read the rest
YouCut
◼ YouCut – a first-of-its-kind project - is designed to defeat the permissive culture of runaway spending in Congress. It allows you to vote, both online and on your cell phone, on spending cuts that you want to see the House enact. Each week, we will take the winning item and offer it to the full House for an up-or-down vote, so that you can see where your representative stands on your priorities. Vote on this page today for your priorities and together we can begin to change Washington's culture of spending into a culture of savings. - Weigh in!
Patriots: Action Item
Concerned about PG&E’s installation of smart meters? Come to the Fortuna City Council Meeting, Mon. Nov. 15, Fortuna City Hall @ 6pm and voice your concerns.
We ask anyone who would like to say a brief word about PG&E’s installation of smart meters in our area during the “Oral Comments From the Public” to come prepared with a brief statement. If you live in the Fortuna area your voice will carry much more weight. Even if you do not wish to speak we need you. There is power in numbers. The meeting begins at 6:00pm and the comment period will be right at the beginning. We hope to see you there.
◼ Follow Humboldt Tea Party Patriots on Facebook
We ask anyone who would like to say a brief word about PG&E’s installation of smart meters in our area during the “Oral Comments From the Public” to come prepared with a brief statement. If you live in the Fortuna area your voice will carry much more weight. Even if you do not wish to speak we need you. There is power in numbers. The meeting begins at 6:00pm and the comment period will be right at the beginning. We hope to see you there.
◼ Follow Humboldt Tea Party Patriots on Facebook
Dire Straits - The State of California's Finances
◼ California’s Assorted Rocks and Hard Places - Victor Davis Hanson
News came out on Thursday that the California budget deficit is actually closer to $25 billion, twice what we are told. This follows from last year’s $42 billion shortfall, which was closed by all sorts of one-time tax increases and gimmicks. Here is our general dilemma in a nutshell.
◼ Calif borrows $40M a day to pay unemployment - sfgate.com
With one in every eight workers unemployed and empty state coffers, California is borrowing billions of dollars from the federal government to pay unemployment insurance.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the state owes $8.6 billion already, and will have to come up with a $362-million payment to Washington by the end of next September.
◼ California's unemployment fund has deficit of $10.3 billion - mcclatchydc.com
◼ What does the market know about California's finances that the rest of us don't? - Doug Ross at The Journal
◼ Troubled California begins $14bn bond sale - Financial Times
LOCALLY:
◼ 'A horrible, horrible mess': State budget back in the red, lawmakers called to special session - Times-Standard
"It doesn't really make sense for a lame duck governor to be doing this,” said Noreen Evans, who next month will take the 2nd District State Senate seat currently held by Patricia Wiggins."... Evans said it might be time to hand off some state services to the county and city levels, where voters have been more open to passing tax increases.
North Coast Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro, D-Arcata, is on vacation and was not immediately available for comment Friday, according to his spokesman.
News came out on Thursday that the California budget deficit is actually closer to $25 billion, twice what we are told. This follows from last year’s $42 billion shortfall, which was closed by all sorts of one-time tax increases and gimmicks. Here is our general dilemma in a nutshell.
◼ Calif borrows $40M a day to pay unemployment - sfgate.com
With one in every eight workers unemployed and empty state coffers, California is borrowing billions of dollars from the federal government to pay unemployment insurance.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the state owes $8.6 billion already, and will have to come up with a $362-million payment to Washington by the end of next September.
◼ California's unemployment fund has deficit of $10.3 billion - mcclatchydc.com
◼ What does the market know about California's finances that the rest of us don't? - Doug Ross at The Journal
◼ Troubled California begins $14bn bond sale - Financial Times
LOCALLY:
◼ 'A horrible, horrible mess': State budget back in the red, lawmakers called to special session - Times-Standard
"It doesn't really make sense for a lame duck governor to be doing this,” said Noreen Evans, who next month will take the 2nd District State Senate seat currently held by Patricia Wiggins."... Evans said it might be time to hand off some state services to the county and city levels, where voters have been more open to passing tax increases.
North Coast Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro, D-Arcata, is on vacation and was not immediately available for comment Friday, according to his spokesman.
Quick Quiz
So, you think you know where you stand, politically. Think again. The result from this short test may surprise you and give you some food for thought.
You'll be asked just 10 questions, and then it instantly tells you where you stand politically. It shows your position as a red dot on a "political map" so you'll see exactly where you score.
The most interesting thing about the Quiz is that it goes beyond the Democrat, Republican, and Independent.
The Quiz has gotten a lot of attention. The Washington Post said it has "gained respect as a valid measure of a person's political leanings." The Fraser Institute said it's "a fast, fun, and accurate assessment of a person's overall political views." Suite University said it is the "most concise and accurate political quiz out there."
◼ Click here: World's Smallest Political Quiz
You'll be asked just 10 questions, and then it instantly tells you where you stand politically. It shows your position as a red dot on a "political map" so you'll see exactly where you score.
The most interesting thing about the Quiz is that it goes beyond the Democrat, Republican, and Independent.
The Quiz has gotten a lot of attention. The Washington Post said it has "gained respect as a valid measure of a person's political leanings." The Fraser Institute said it's "a fast, fun, and accurate assessment of a person's overall political views." Suite University said it is the "most concise and accurate political quiz out there."
◼ Click here: World's Smallest Political Quiz
Virginia Bill Asks For Tea Party License Plate
...A state lawmaker is proposing a bill to create a license plate for Virginians to express solidarity with the spirit of the Tea Party movement.
At the request of constituents, Henrico County Republican Del. John O'Bannon has filed legislation to establish a "Don't Tread On Me" license plate.
The plate features the rattlesnake emblem and yellow background of the historic Gadsden Flag, which has become a symbol for the Tea Party movement....
◼ Virginia Bill Asks For Tea Party License Plate nbc
Smart Meters - know your rights.
FYI: This was received from a member of a southern California Tea Party. Please read and pass to all family and friends. We must be proactive and speak up or we will continue to lose our freedoms. Last week Gwen saw 6 or 8 trucks with the name "Wellington" printed on the side. It wasn't a local name she recognized so after checking this out she discovered that Wellington is the company that PG&E has contracted to install these SMART METERS. They are already here folks!
◼ Republican Orlean Koehle says Just Say NO to “Big Brother’s” Smart Meters
What is a smart meter? It is one that contains RF (radio frequency) so that it can be remotely controlled and read. No longer will a meter reader have to come to your home to read the meter. It will all be done remotely. When all is in place, the smart meter will not only keep track of how much electricity you are using, but it will be able to control, regulate, and ration your use of that electricity. If “big brother” decides that you are using too much heat in the winter time, or too much air conditioning in the summer time, or using too much hot water in your showers or washing machine (even if you are willing to pay for that extra usage), that use of power will be automatically turned down. A future goal is to have all appliances replaced with those containing RF chips for even more regulations and controls.
To most Americans, this is a little too much “big brother” snooping into our private lives and trying to control every aspect of them.
◼ PG&E's info page
◼ PG&E and Wellington Energy
PG&E and Wellington Energy, an authorized, independent contractor for PG&E, began upgrading gas and electric meters in 2006. The SmartMeter™ program is already the largest in the nation, and by mid-2012, will be available to all of the millions of gas and electric customers we serve.
The SmartMeter™ system provides new features for you: More convenience and better, faster service; New rate choices and more control over your energy bills.
◼ Protests Halt PG&E's 'Smart' Meters for 3rd Day in a Row at indybay
◼ PG&E suspends exec who used alias in online group
◼ Republican Orlean Koehle says Just Say NO to “Big Brother’s” Smart Meters
What is a smart meter? It is one that contains RF (radio frequency) so that it can be remotely controlled and read. No longer will a meter reader have to come to your home to read the meter. It will all be done remotely. When all is in place, the smart meter will not only keep track of how much electricity you are using, but it will be able to control, regulate, and ration your use of that electricity. If “big brother” decides that you are using too much heat in the winter time, or too much air conditioning in the summer time, or using too much hot water in your showers or washing machine (even if you are willing to pay for that extra usage), that use of power will be automatically turned down. A future goal is to have all appliances replaced with those containing RF chips for even more regulations and controls.
To most Americans, this is a little too much “big brother” snooping into our private lives and trying to control every aspect of them.
◼ PG&E's info page
◼ PG&E and Wellington Energy
PG&E and Wellington Energy, an authorized, independent contractor for PG&E, began upgrading gas and electric meters in 2006. The SmartMeter™ program is already the largest in the nation, and by mid-2012, will be available to all of the millions of gas and electric customers we serve.
The SmartMeter™ system provides new features for you: More convenience and better, faster service; New rate choices and more control over your energy bills.
◼ Protests Halt PG&E's 'Smart' Meters for 3rd Day in a Row at indybay
◼ PG&E suspends exec who used alias in online group
★ Test drive the site ★
Loading info from HTPP website, and linking to its pages - leaving some of it off since the election is over, but will add it all in as we go (can be backdated). In short it is well on its way - and is very user friendly - IT IS READY FOR A TEST DRIVE.
-- Will be adding Facebook, Twitter and a dedicated Chatroom.
(note: Facebook is up and running, become a Fan at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Humboldt-Tea-Party-Patriots/159725687396249 )
-- Setting up an elected officials page with links to their sites and emails - not done yet.
-- Added a list of the best conservative blogs - can add others if people have favorites - or if you want some liberal sites too.
-- Added links to local govt. sites and meeting agendas - will add state and national as we go.
Comment - make suggestions... we want to hear from you.
-- Will be adding Facebook, Twitter and a dedicated Chatroom.
(note: Facebook is up and running, become a Fan at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Humboldt-Tea-Party-Patriots/159725687396249 )
-- Setting up an elected officials page with links to their sites and emails - not done yet.
-- Added a list of the best conservative blogs - can add others if people have favorites - or if you want some liberal sites too.
-- Added links to local govt. sites and meeting agendas - will add state and national as we go.
Comment - make suggestions... we want to hear from you.
★ November 11th - Special Announcement ★
***Next Meeting 11/11/2010
We will be meeting at the Eureka Veterans Memorial Building at 1020 H Street, Eureka. The meeting will begin as usual at 6:15 but we will gather at 5:30 for a social time for those that are interested.
We will be discussing election results and the impact on our lives at the county, state, and national level. We will also be discussing, “Where do we go from here?”
Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Agendas will be posted here as they become available.
◼ Calendar
★ Ferndale Happenings for Veterans Day ★
November 10: Historical Film, "Letters Home." Letters written to their families and to The Ferndale Enterprise by U.S. Armed Forces servicemen and women from Ferndale/Bear River/Mattole between February 1941 and late 1946. Full-length feature created by the Ferndale Museum has letters read, often by members of their families, with original footage on local war efforts by Jack Tipple, Sr., plus hundreds of photographs, video interviews with veterans, and widows, children, and family and friends of veterans. Ferndale Veteran’s Memorial Building, shown twice, 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets available in Ferndale at the Museum, Lentz Department Store, and Rings Pharmacy and in Fortuna from Green’s Pharmacy. Museum members, $10; non-members, $25 (includes a one year membership); World War II veterans and/or their spouses free of charge. Advance tickets recommended.
★ Fortuna Happenings for Veterans Day ★
Please join in the “Salute to Veterans” in Fortuna at 2pm at the Veterans Building on Main Street.
★ Been Looking for Constitutional Classes? ★
Here is your opportunity. A group called the “Citizens for the Republic” will be having Constitutional classes on December 14th & 15th at 7pm at Shaw Computers in Fortuna. I hope many of you take advantage of this opportunity
★ Local Election NEWS ★
TIMES-STANDARD
◼ Humboldt County Election Results
◼ Arcata council race up in the air with no precincts reporting by deadline
◼ Poll workers report large turnout: Despite a few problems, Humboldt County officials say election went smoothly
◼ Jager, Brady have solid leads in Eureka preliminary results; Newman and Kuhnel in a too-close-to-call race
◼ Paul Gallegos pulls ahead in late Humboldt County returns
◼ Preliminary results: Bass, Sundberg hold leads in Humboldt County supervisor race
◼ Neely concedes, Bass celebrates victory in Eureka
◼ Arcata incumbents in the lead; outstanding ballots could take weeks to count
◼ 'It ain't over 'til it's over': Thousands of uncounted ballots leave some Humboldt County races uncertain
◼ Humboldt County Election Results
◼ Arcata council race up in the air with no precincts reporting by deadline
◼ Poll workers report large turnout: Despite a few problems, Humboldt County officials say election went smoothly
◼ Jager, Brady have solid leads in Eureka preliminary results; Newman and Kuhnel in a too-close-to-call race
◼ Paul Gallegos pulls ahead in late Humboldt County returns
◼ Preliminary results: Bass, Sundberg hold leads in Humboldt County supervisor race
◼ Neely concedes, Bass celebrates victory in Eureka
◼ Arcata incumbents in the lead; outstanding ballots could take weeks to count
◼ 'It ain't over 'til it's over': Thousands of uncounted ballots leave some Humboldt County races uncertain
Tips for Writing Letters to Your Elected Representatives
◼ Tips for Writing Letters to Your Elected Representatives
The written letter is still the most effective choice of communication with a legislative office.
1. State the purpose for your letter in the first paragraph. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____, Senate bill: S.____.
2. Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support your position.
3. Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter to one page.
Addressing Correspondence:
To a Senator:
The written letter is still the most effective choice of communication with a legislative office.
1. State the purpose for your letter in the first paragraph. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____, Senate bill: S.____.
2. Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples to support your position.
3. Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter to one page.
Addressing Correspondence:
To a Senator:
The Honorable (full name)To a Representative:
__(Rm.#)__(name of) Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator:
The Honorable (full name)Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the House, it is proper to address them as:
__(Rm.#)__(name of) House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative:
Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
Dear Madam Speaker or Mr. Speaker:
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