Humboldt Tea Party Patriots: April 2011

It's not about race. When we talk about Obama and the policies, it's about the awful policies. It's about the inability to bring down debt. It’s about the inability to tackle the deficit. And when everybody says, “Oh, they're just after this because of race,” it is nonsense.

◼ Tea Partier to MSNBCer: Media That Blame All Criticism of Obama on His Skin Color Are 'Racers'

Tornado victims: How to help

◼ Tornado victims: How to help; Update: Obama to Alabama - Michelle Malkin
◼ ABC News lists ways to help tornado survivors:
◼ You can call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
◼ You can call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and donors can text “GIVE” to 80888 to make a $10 donation. Checks can be made out to the Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 100339, Atlanta, Ga., 30384-0339.
◼ Alabama’s governor also has a relief fund donation page here.
◼ Alabama GOP Sen. Jeff Sessions will be touring affected areas today and also has a relief page here.

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Louisiana Tea Parties Facebooking to Legislative Successes

◼ Growing strong roots: Local Tea Party gaining political influence across Acadiana

"This has nothing to do with being Republican, or independent or a Democrat," said Sandy Hindelang, TPL core committee member. "It has to do with what is the right thing to do, and the right thing to do is let people have their freedom."

Daily Kos poll suggests Union movement no match for TEA Party

◼ Markos Moulitsas himself is hyping the poll as showing an enthusiasm gap

"...whatever bump in enthusiasm Democrats may have gotten over Wisconsin is not lasting, and what appeared to some to be a revival of unionism in America is not shaping up to be a left-wing counterweight to the right-wing TEA party. Republicans have more intense excitement about defeating Barack Obama than do Democrats have in re-electing him, and the trend is in the wrong direction for Democrats."...

“Revolutionary Socialist Group Planing to Recruit Children in JR High School"

Arizona mulls 'Don't Tread On Me' license plate

◼ Arizona tea party supporters would have a new way of showing their affinity for the movement under a bill sent to Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday that creates a special "Don't Tread On Me" license plate.

The plate would feature the rattlesnake emblem and yellow background of the historic Gadsden Flag that is a symbol of the tea party movement. Opponents said the plate inappropriately promotes a specific political movement. Supporters said it's meant to stand up for constitutional principles.

The measure creating the plate and two others won final legislative approval late Tuesday in a 22-8 vote by the Senate. The House earlier passed it.

"I felt that it was kind of like coming out of the closet as not just gay but as a flaming transvestite with a sparkler fetish and with chaps."

◼ Andrew Breitbart's new book Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the World! is out.

Available at Amazon: Known for his network of conservative websites that draws millions of readers everyday, Andrew Breitbart has one main goal: to make sure the "liberally biased" major news outlets in this country cover all aspects of a story fairly. Breitbart is convinced that too many national stories are slanted by the news media in an unfair way.

In RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION, Breitbart talks about the key issues that Americans face, how he has aligned himself with the Tea Party, and how one needs to deal with the liberal news world head on. Along the way, he details his early years, working with Matt Drudge, the Huffington Post, and so on, and how Breitbart developed his unique style of launching key websites to help get the word out to conservatives all over.

A rollicking and controversial read, Breitbart will certainly raise your blood pressure, one way or another.

Andrew Breitbart is the creator of Breitbart.com, Breitbart.tv, Big Hollywood and Big Government. His new website, Big Journalism, launched in December 2009. His websites get millions of hits everyday.

Willits City Council approved resolution opposing SmartMeters

◼ A resolution condemning the installation of PG&E SmartMeters in Willits was approved Wednesday by the Willits City Council. Mayor Bruce Burton was the only nay vote....

Tricia Willoughby, the 14-year-old girl who spoke — over boos and heckling — at the Tea Party rally in Madison.

◼ Tricia Willoughby, the 14-year-old girl who spoke — over boos and heckling — at the Tea Party rally in Madison. - Althouse
◼ A 14-year-old girl speaks at the Tea Party rally in Madison and is drowned out by chants, boos, and cowbells. - Althouse

Protesting taxes on 'America's Most Vulnerable' -- Hundreds turn out for tax day rallies in Arcata, Eureka

◼ Horns honked in recognition of the nearly 100 Humboldt Tea Party supporters who turned out to protest taxes on Friday, filling the area in front of the Humboldt County Courthouse with signs that read, “If you're not outraged, you're not paying taxes.”

I don’t know where to begin with this profanity laced video of leftists who showed up at an Oregon Tea Party to spread their vile hatred. Apparently, these goons can’t form a thought without the use of the “f” word. One guy says he wipes his a$$ with the American flag. Another says “God damn America.” They talk about doing things to people’s mothers.

◼ Leftist Civility on Display at Oregon Tax Day Tea Party - lonelyconservative.com

◼ Leftist Academics Gather in Berkeley to Study the Tea Party - Slate

Wisconsin Firefighters Union Threatens to Disrupt Palin-Breitbart Wisconsin Tea Party Saturday

◼ This could get ugly.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Andrew Breitbart, John Fund and several others including Josiah Cantrall will headline a tea party rally tomorrow in Madison, Wisconsin.

Be careful out there tomorrow-- Make sure you bring your cameras!

◼ Sarah Palin will appear at the Madison Tea Party rally this Saturday. - Althouse

Pressing for change in Washington - Sen. Rand Paul speaks at tax day rally

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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks Friday during a tax day rally hosted
by the Bowling Green/SOKY Tea Party at Fountain Square Park.

◼ Pressing for change in Washington - bgdailynews.com

A week after the government avoided a shutdown and came to an agreement on a budget U.S. Sen. Rand Paul voted against, Paul was in Bowling Green to speak to tea party supporters at a tax day rally Friday on the square.

Speaking to the Daily News before the gathering, the Kentucky Republican said his message to them is that the tea party is a major force in American politics.

The UN “disappears” 50 million climate refugees, then botches the disappearing attempt

◼ Hoo boy, government bureaucratic idiocy at its finest. Not only is the original claim bogus, the attempts to disappear it are hilariously inept. Apparently, they’ve never heard of Google Cache at the UN. - Watts Up With That?
◼ Now its your electric ice maker in your fridge that’s killing the planet, meanwhile CO2 emissions fall significantly in the USA - Watts Up With That?
◼ Between Wind and Water - Watts Up With That?

Eureka TAX DAY RALLY: April 15th 11:30-2:00

Where ever you are, what ever you are doing, make an effort to find and attend a tax day rally in your area between 4/15 to 4/18. If you are in Humboldt County, California please join us:

Friday, April 15th at the County Courthouse in Eureka
11:30 am to 2 pm, for a few minutes or the entire time

Come by during your lunch hour. Listen to speakers, air your views during our open mic, and let passersby know that we are WE THE PEOPLE! It is time that we make a statement to demand fiscal responsibility, that we cannot ethically dump this enormous debt on our grandchildren, and that we demand a balanced budget for our local, state and federal government.

Believe it or not, its very empowering standing shoulder-to-shoulder in a peaceful demonstration. Our government infers that your silence is your consent. I hope that isn't true!

Bring your own sign or borrow one of ours, don't forget your camera, bring a buddy or two, and smiles are always welcomed! Come make history with us! At the very least you will have a great photo for facebook.....
--
Karen Brooks

Palin to attend Wisconsin Tax Day rally

◼ Palin to attend Wisconsin Tax Day rally

Rewriting Black History Month

◼ Rewriting Black History Month at PJTV (Feb. 9, 2011, but worth watching anytime)
Zo rewrites black history on this episode. AlfonZo takes serious issue with black history month and is not afraid to say why. For example, why is it that you never hear about black Republicans? Zo thinks it is time to wrest control of the educational system from the Democratic party and set history free. Find out more.

Coast to Coast: Tea Party Unrest with ObamaCare in South Carolina

◼ Coast to Coast: Tea Party Unrest with ObamaCare in South Carolina - at PJTV
Steve Green talks to Karen Martin of the Spartanburg Tea Party. Some 13 South Carolina Republicans were helping to implement ObamaCare, that was until the Tea Party got involved. Hear what South Carolina Tea Party activists are doing do stop RINO's from advancing the Obama agenda.

Meeting Notice

April 14th
Eureka Veterans Building ~ 1020 H Street
Meet & Greet ~ 5:30 pm
Meeting ~ 6:10

In preparation for our "Tax Day Rally" ~ we will be making signs as we listen to patriotic music -- so if you have makers bring them, poster board, and anything you think might make a good sign!!!

****Things we still need for the 15th of April--a small gas powered generator. We need to plug the PA system into it.**** if you have one that we can use please Call Gwen @ 498-3101

April 15th--Courthouse -- 11:30 to 2
Theme--"SOS" ~ Save Our State ~ Reduce~Reform~Revive
We will be having speakers & music, & lots of flags!!!
If you have Tea Party Apparel ~ Please wear it!!! If not, then please wear your patriotic clothing!!!

Up Coming Events

April 10th in Fortuna -- Sunday Social to Benefit the Humboldt Honor Flight--Admission by Donation -- Music starts @1..Flag Ceremony @ 2 pm - Sponsored by the Humboldt Accordionaires

April 28th Meeting ~ Robin Rohr - Tea Party Activist from Laytonville will be our Guest Speaker. She has written a book about the "Real Tea Party"

May 9th, Monday -- We will have the great fortune to have Mr. Tom DeWeese - president of American Policy Center in town. Author of "Now Tell Me I Was Wrong" He is one of nations leading advocates of individual liberty, free enterprise, private property rights, personal privacy, back-to-basics education and American sovereignty & independence. (Thank you!!! Del Norte Tea Party Patriots & Sheriff Dean Wilson & Mary Wilson!!!) Suggested Donation @ door- $5 to help cover expenses

We are a not for profit organization solely funded by the generous donations of individuals. If you would like to help us, you can send your donations to: Humboldt Tea Party Patriots @ 3144 Broadway, Suite 4-Box 116, Eureka, Ca 95501. Your donations are not tax deductible.

SCHUMER TO TEA PARTY: YOU ARE A FLEA...

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) compared House conservatives to a flea Friday as rhetoric in the spending fight intensified.

Schumer, who has been criticizing Republicans all day, said in a floor speech Friday that conservatives were the flea controlling the dog, which he said in this case is a federal government that could shut down at midnight.

“What we have here is a flea, wagging a tail, wagging a dog,” said Schumer, chairman of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee.
“The flea are the minority of House Republicans who are hard right, the tail is the House Republican caucus, and the dog is the government,” Schumer explained. “That flea is influencing what the dog does ... and it is sad....”

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Tea Party Activists are in Position to Challenge Green Groups at the State Level

◼ Tea Party Activists are in Position to Challenge Green Groups at the State Level - NetRightDaily

Thanks to the ingenuity and vision of key activists who are going local rather than fixating on Washington, D.C., the Tea Party is in position to challenge the power and influence of state level green groups. For decades, well-funded environmental activists have operated at expense of industrial development and private landowners without any meaningful response.

But in the time that has elapsed since the 2010 elections, average citizens and elected officials who are connected with the Tea Party have oriented themselves against green pressure groups. This approach is very much in keeping with the advice of Ned Ryun, executive director of American majority, a grassroots organization headquartered in Va., has the right idea. He recommends that the Tea Party take full advantage of its decentralized structure and burrow in locally....

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One Woman, One Vote

◼ link - Ned Ryun/American Spectator

Despite attacks from the left, Engelbrecht and the King Street Patriots keep marching on. As she explains, "The True the Vote story confounds the left because it is simple and true. Simple and true presents a problem, because no one gets to manipulate it." She adds, "True the Vote shouldn't be something we take sides on. It should just be. The rules are the same no matter party or color. It's not about politics, it's about principle. If our elections aren't truly fair, we are not truly free."

"I not real optimistic, no, I'm not," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told reporters on Tuesday. "I think that the Tea Party is driving what goes on in the House of Representatives. And we cannot do what they want done."

◼ Government shutdown looms as budget talks stall - Susan Ferrechio

As Tea Party activists rallied across the street from the Capitol, Republican leaders pledged they would fight to include $61 billion in budget cuts in a funding deal needed to prevent a government shutdown.
The latest negotiations between Democrats and Republicans are centered around a compromise that would cut just $33 billion from this year's budget, which runs through September. But that number is not sitting well with many in the GOP, who pledged during last year's campaign to cut deeper.

Fiscally conservative Republicans, including dozens of freshmen backed by the Tea Party, have signaled they do not want to accept a budget deal with less than the $61 billion in cuts passed earlier by the House and they are pressuring House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to hold out for more.

"We want to be as bold as we can," said Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., a conservative freshman and Tea Party activist. "There is a strong sentiment that this fight is not inconsequential. Everybody I'm talking to on this side of the aisle is saying we are ready to have a fight on that number - $61 billion."

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