◼ Debt Battle: The Tea Party has proved its power — and its principle. Now it's time to declare an imperfect battlefield victory in 2011 and regroup for the more important struggle of defeating President Obama in 2012. - Investors.com
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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.
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.◼ link
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....”
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.Read the rest
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....
New Tea Party Caucus launches in Senate — with three members
◼ New Tea Party Caucus launches in Senate — with three members
...Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Friday announced the formation of a new Senate Tea Party Caucus, taking a formal step toward uniting members of the movement in the 112th Congress.
Paul and Sens. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) will be the group’s inaugural members, according to a joint statement released by Paul’s office.
“Republicans in the Senate have already made a pledge to end earmarks and fight for a balanced-budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution,” Paul said in the statement. “By joining with my fellow Senators, Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Mike Lee of Utah, as well as grassroots groups who see the need for government reform, the caucus will work to enact real change to protect our country and its taxpayers from an ever-expanding government.”…
The caucus is slated to hold its first meeting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 27, two days after the Senate reconvenes following a two-and-a-half-week break....
...Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Friday announced the formation of a new Senate Tea Party Caucus, taking a formal step toward uniting members of the movement in the 112th Congress.
Paul and Sens. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) will be the group’s inaugural members, according to a joint statement released by Paul’s office.
“Republicans in the Senate have already made a pledge to end earmarks and fight for a balanced-budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution,” Paul said in the statement. “By joining with my fellow Senators, Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Mike Lee of Utah, as well as grassroots groups who see the need for government reform, the caucus will work to enact real change to protect our country and its taxpayers from an ever-expanding government.”…
The caucus is slated to hold its first meeting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 27, two days after the Senate reconvenes following a two-and-a-half-week break....
Wonderful News!
◼ Doctor: Giffords passes 'major milestone' msnbc
TUCSON, Ariz. — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has passed a "major milestone" on her recovery from a gunshot wound to the head, doctors said Thursday.
The Arizona congresswoman has been sitting up, dangling her legs on the edge of the hospital bed and moving her limbs in response to commands. That's after she spontaneously opened her eyes during visits with her colleagues Wednesday night. She is able to lift both of her legs on command and is yawning and starting to rub her eyes, doctors said.
"She's becoming more aware of her surroundings," trauma chief Dr. Peter Rhee said during a news conference at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., Thursday.... ◼ more at the link
◼ Sen. Gillibrand, Rep. Wasserman Schultz Describe Giffords Opening Her Eyes
TUCSON, Ariz. — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has passed a "major milestone" on her recovery from a gunshot wound to the head, doctors said Thursday.
The Arizona congresswoman has been sitting up, dangling her legs on the edge of the hospital bed and moving her limbs in response to commands. That's after she spontaneously opened her eyes during visits with her colleagues Wednesday night. She is able to lift both of her legs on command and is yawning and starting to rub her eyes, doctors said.
"She's becoming more aware of her surroundings," trauma chief Dr. Peter Rhee said during a news conference at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., Thursday.... ◼ more at the link
◼ Sen. Gillibrand, Rep. Wasserman Schultz Describe Giffords Opening Her Eyes
TRANSCRIPT: Obama Speech in Tucson
◼ TRANSCRIPT: Obama Speech Addresses Tragedy in Tucson
To the families of those we've lost; to all who called them friends; to the students of this university, the public servants gathered tonight, and the people of Tucson and Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow.
There is nothing I can say that will fill the sudden hole torn in your hearts. But know this: the hopes of a nation are here tonight. We mourn with you for the fallen. We join you in your grief. And we add our faith to yours that Representative Gabrielle Giffords and the other living victims of this tragedy pull through.
To the families of those we've lost; to all who called them friends; to the students of this university, the public servants gathered tonight, and the people of Tucson and Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow.
There is nothing I can say that will fill the sudden hole torn in your hearts. But know this: the hopes of a nation are here tonight. We mourn with you for the fallen. We join you in your grief. And we add our faith to yours that Representative Gabrielle Giffords and the other living victims of this tragedy pull through.
This was the first time it (THE CONSTITUTION) had been read in its entirety on the House floor
◼ GOP-Controlled House Kicks Off New Session by Reading Constitution Aloud
Though it has been inserted as text into the Congressional Record before, the supreme law of the land has never been read aloud before in the body known as "the People's House."
The man responsible for the exercise, Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., says it's more than just a simple civics lesson.
"This is a very symbolic showing to the American people," said Goodlatte, "and it's a powerful message to members of Congress. We are a nation of laws, not of men."
◼ Have You Read the Constitution?
◼ READ the Constitution pdf
◼ Constitution reading provokes political tussling
Mr. Speaker!
◼ Boehner elected speaker of the House; Pelosi's support divided
◼ Boehner Elected House Speaker, Succeeding Pelosi - Newsmax
◼ Video: The moment we’ve all been waiting for - HotAir
◼ Mr. Speaker - Legal Insurrection
◼ Boehner Elected House Speaker, Succeeding Pelosi - Newsmax
◼ Video: The moment we’ve all been waiting for - HotAir
◼ Mr. Speaker - Legal Insurrection
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 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...
"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...."
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