The Soapbox: Sequester Realities, Wasteful Spending & Heroic Navy Veteran

Use this area to offer a short teaser of your email's content. Text here will show in the preview area of some email clients. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Mercury One SOAPBOX Then and Now: History for Today March 4 1908 - The New York board of education banned the act of whipping students in school. Corporal punishment — typically swats with a wooden paddle on the backside of a student — is currently banned in most of the nation. As of 2012, 19 states still allow corporal punishment in schools. 1954 - Speaking before the 10th Inter-American Conference, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned that "international communism" was making inroads in the Western Hemisphere and asked the nations of Latin America to condemn the danger. Dulles' speech was part of a series of actions designed to put pressure on the leftist government of Guatemala, a nation in which U.S. policymakers feared communism had established a beachhead. Dulles was stern and direct as he declared that there was not "a single country in this hemisphere which has not been penetrated by the apparatus of international communism acting under orders from Moscow." Communism, he continued, was an "alien despotism," and he asked the nations of Latin America to "deny it the right to prey upon our hemisphere." "There is no place here," he concluded, "for political institutions which serve alien masters." Although he did not mention it by name, it was clear to most observers that Dulles was targeting Guatemala. 1917 - Jeanette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the House of Representatives. Rankin, a Republican, was elected at a time when women could not legally vote in most states, although her home state of Montana did allow women to vote. Today, the 113th Congress includes a record number of women (101 across both chambers, counting three nonvoting members).   Mercury One Moment Thanks to your generous donations, Mercury One was able to partner with Somebody Cares America to continue our efforts at helping those who are still struggling to put their lives together after Hurricane Sandy. Mercury One helped send supply trucks to impacted areas in Gerritsen Beach, Coney Island and Freeport, New York. To see how you can help fulfill the Mercury One mission, visit mercuryone.org. Your Soapbox So Maybe if Government Would Cut Out Waste, Budget Cuts Wouldn’t Be So Scary. If you’re reading this, the world still hasn’t ended after the sequester went into effect on Friday. But if you’d believed the predictions of big government advocates who insist on the need for an expensive, expansive government, you might be surprised to find that all is relatively well. What many of these advocates of increasing levels of government spending often seem to avoid saying is that maybe these drastic budget cuts could be used to cut out unnecessary and wasteful government programs, like the $9 billion spent every year for Pentagon-run grocery stores, or the funding for a smart phone app that lets users know it’s time for a coffee break, or the funding for a study that found New York Twitter users use different words than California Twitter users. But don’t get your hopes up. Chances are, some obscure government office is working on a smart phone app that lets them know it’s time to lodge complaints about spending cuts affecting app production.   Sequester Demonstrates that Budget Cuts Really Aren’t So Terrible After All. After weeks of fear-mongering over the 2.3% cut in projected spending increases, on Friday it finally happened. One columnist argues that this event demonstrates that Washington may be dysfunctional, but every now and then it can make a worthwhile point. The budget cuts, for instance, will provide an opportunity to show that government spending isn’t necessarily good for the economy. “If borrowing and spending were the keys to economic growth, we would all be lighting cigars with $100 bills. . . And people would be fleeing Texas and North Dakota to seek opportunity in California and Illinois.” So there is apparently hope that maybe this sort of thing will wake people up to the idea that when government does less, we can do more.   If You Live in California, You May Want to Ask Your Count About This. Apparently California’s political, social, and economic climates have become so counterproductive that it has practically reverted into feudalism. At least, that’s what one observer has to say about it. Writing in the Washington Examiner on Saturday, Conn Carroll writes that “California is rapidly becoming a near-feudal society. On one side is an older, educated, landed, wealthy elite that lives on California's beautiful coasts. Then there is a much larger, younger, less-educated, indebted mass living inland, many of them working farm jobs at subsistence wages.” That this is largely the result of counterproductive government policies is no surprise, and it also helps explain why the Golden State is now a net exporter of U.S. citizens to other states. No wonder few Americans consider the state to be the beacon of hope they once did.   Among the Victims of Sequestration: Green Abuses of Taxpayer Dollars. One of the many items that must be cut due to sequestration is a Bureau of Labor Statistics program that tracks the statistics of U.S. “green” jobs. While advocates of so-called “green energy” say this is a “huge loss,” many are actually quite happy with the result. As one expert points out, “It is inherently subjective because there is no standard definition of what a green job is.” He continued: “When an employment survey starts from the premise that some jobs are better than others, it is propaganda.” One lawmaker said that all those who believe in a smaller, more accountable government should be particularly happy, “From its inception it was an abuse of taxpayer dollars and it’s unfortunate it took the sequester to make the Administration realize it.” Why Are Tax Dollars Paying for Shrimp Treadmills and Helping Tyrants? Despite the government lecturing us on the impending doom of the sequestration that may result in our total annihilation as well as a fiscal house that is far from in order, the U.S. Government will be giving $250 million to the Muslim Brotherhood-led Egypt to help “in light of extreme needs,” as it takes “difficult steps to strengthen its economy.” It’s too bad the government doesn’t seem to be equally as willing to take “difficult steps” to strengthen the U.S. economy. State Dept: Keystone XL Pipeline Is Environmentally Friendly, and We’re Sure of It. The State Department released a newly-drafted report regarding the new proposed route of the Keystone XL pipeline that stated it would not have any significant negative impacts on the environment. Environmental activists are quite upset, calling the report “nothing short of malpractice,” and requesting that any elected officials who are serious about combating the so-called “climate crisis” should nix the project entirely. However, one lawmaker found vindication in this report, saying that it “again makes clear there is no reason for this critical pipeline to be blocked one more day.” He went on to say he hopes that the report will bring an end to four years of delays, leading to approval of the pipeline, which would allow the government to move on behalf of “middle-class jobs and energy security.” But given government’s ability to louse things up, it doesn’t look like pipeline proponents can party just yet. Survey Shows Dramatic Drop in Support for Affordable Care Act. Many voters are still bitter about the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) that was rushed without being read, and which passed despite the opposition of the majority. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation tracking survey shows that support for the law has waned significantly as more and more of the law is implemented. In fact, opponents currently outnumber supporters of the legislation. It is unclear whether or not the dissatisfaction comes from the continuing spike in insurance premiums or if some voters are just now getting to the end of the 2,000 page document that is The Affordable Care Act and have finally found out what’s inside. Texas Navy Veteran Memorizes Names of 2,200 Slain Military Members. When most Americans say they will “never forget” those who gave the “last full measure of devotion” in service of their country, they usually mean that in a general way. For U.S. Navy Veteran Ron White, that commitment to “never forget” has taken on a whole new meaning. That’s because White has memorized the full names and ranks of 2,200 military members who died while serving in Afghanistan. He recently set up a white board in downtown Fort Worth, Texas and wrote all of those names on it. The mother of one slain soldier who saw White writing the names said, “It just did my heart good when I saw [White] writing his name. It just really made me feel like he really cared about these boys. He had respect for them.” And so do we. Also In The News: Doctors Say They Have Cured a Baby of HIV.   With Passover Approaching, it Seems Like a Fitting Time for a Locust Plague in Egypt.   The Vocabulary of The Sequester and The Arab Spring Hack of ‘Evernote’ Exposes User Data of 50 Million Users 20 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Officially Celebrate in March The Metaphorical Speed-Bumps for Google’s Self-Driving Cars   High School Student Arrested Over ‘Fresh Prince’ Ringtone.   Follow-Up: Dennis Rodman Wants Obama and Kim Jong-Un to Shoot Hoops.   Something to Ponder: “The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.” - John Foster Dulles  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2013 Mercury One, All rights reserved. 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Agenda for the March 12, 2013 Tea Party Meeting

Members & Friends:

Mr. Eric Golub, a Conservative Comic, who will be in town for the CPAC meeting in Washington, D.C., has volunteered to entertain us (for 15 – 20 minutes) at the March 12, 2013 meeting.  Eric is a Brooklyn-born stockbrokerage and oil professional living in Los Angeles. He has a Bachelor's Degree from the American Jewish University and a Masters from the University of Southern California.  He is the author of three books:  "Ideological Bigotry," "Ideological Violence," and "Ideological Idiocy."  He currently writes for the Communities at the Washington Times and has written for Andrew Breitbart's "Big Hollywood," Tucker Carlson's "Daily Caller," World Net Daily, Donne Tempo Magazine, the Jewish Policy Center, and the Republican Jewish Coalition.  He is also the author of the TYGRRRR EXPRESS blog.  Copies of Mr. Golub's books will be available for sale at the meeting.

Our own Beth Clark will then provide us with a short update on the progress of ACT for America (against the threat of radical Islam).

Following Beth, Edgar Doleman will update us on the items of interest from the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation (VATPPF) Summit (to be held on March 9^th, the Saturday before our March 12^th Meeting).

In light of the recent debacle at the Virginia State Assembly (with the Governor colluding with Democrats, apparently promising not to oppose expanding Medicaid under Obamacare in order to pass the Sales Tax increase) we find ourselves in a situation where our supposedly conservative Governor is poisoning not only his own brand, but the brand of the Virginia Republican Party in general.  Please come to the March 12^th meeting ready to discuss our possible actions in response to this situation.

McDonnells' actions make it abundantly clear that we, the TEA PARTY CONSERVATIVES of Virginia must take a more active role in selecting Republican Party Candidates for election.  It is imperative that we fully participate in the VATPPF/Middle Resolution Vetting Process.  To that end, we need more Tea Party Members to sign up to be delegates to the Republican Party of Virginia State Convention on May 18, 2013 for the purpose of electing a nominee for the Offices of Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General.   I have attached copies of the Lancaster County Republican Committee Delegate Pre Filing Form to this email.  If you are a registered voter in Lancaster County and are willing to participate in the vetting process, Please: 1) print out the attached form (it's in both jpg and Adobe "pdf" formats), 2) fill it out,  3) bring it to the March 12^th Tea party Meeting, and 4) See that it is placed in my hands.  I plan to personally deliver all the Lancaster County Tea Party Delegate Forms to Joan Blackstone, Chair of the Lancaster RNC prior to the April 10^th deadline.  While the $35 registration fee is voluntary, it does affect the committee's placement on the floor of the convention.  If you can afford it, please attach your check for $35 to the Pre-Filing Form.  I encourage each of you to recruit at least one additional delegate – to participate in and be bound by the VATPPF/Middle Resolution Vetting Process - from among your friends and acquaintances.   Edgar Doleman is currently producing Delegate Pre-Filing Forms for Northumberland.  He will have them available at the March 12 meeting.  Bring your checkbooks to the meeting so that you can sign up and participate.  Northumberland's Pre-filing Deadline is March 26^th  (prior to our 2nd March meeting). 

Agenda Follows:

Virginia's 99th District Tea Party

Meeting Agenda for
March 12, 2013
Lively Volunteer Fire Department
5170 Mary Ball Road, Lively, VA

                   7:00 – 7:05 PM    Opening (presiding officer).  Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance

7:05 – 7:25 PM    1^St Speaker:  Mr. Eric Golub, a Conservative Comic will make us laugh.

7:25 – 8:00 PM    2^nd Speaker:  Elizabeth Clark – An Update on the progress of ACT for America – (Provides American citizens with a means to be a collective voice for the democratic values of Western Civilization, and against the threat of radical Islam.)

8:00-8:15 Nominating Committee presents their proposed Slate of Officers

8:15 –Tea Party Action Items

·       Edgar Doleman:  Notes from the VATPPF Summit held March 9, 2013

·       Update - Joint Middle Resolution/VATPPF Candidate Vetting Process.

·       Open Forum

Administration:

·        Minutes of previous meeting

·          Treasurer's report (treasurer)

·         Announcements / Business

·        Pass the hat

9:00 PM    Closing (presiding officer). – Tea Party Store Open

 

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Defund Obamacare now!

Robert Bruce -- In the next few days, the Republicans in the House of Representatives will meet with Barack Obama and Harry Reid to discuss and ultimately pass a continuing budget resolution to fund the government for the rest of this year.   Guess what is not in that Continuing Resolution?   Perhaps we should say, guess what is in there?   Included, at least as of right now, is full funding for Obamacare.    That's right, the Republicans who have promised repeatedly to repeal or at least defund Obamacare, are fully funding it.   We the people have every right to be angry about this.   The Republicans lied to us.  They passed a couple of meaningless resolutions they knew would go nowhere.  Then when the time came, they fully funded Obamacare.   We should accept our portion of responsibility for this too.   When was the last time we were out telling the Republicans to defund Obamacare?   It is not too late.   If the Republican Leadership in the House and the Senate hear from the people, we can still get them to change their minds.    Take a minute to sign our petition.   When the Navy cannot sail because of budget cuts, Obamacare is the first thing that should be defunded.  When the government is releasing criminal illegal aliens because there is allegedly no money to hold them, Obamacare should be defunded and the savings used to cut our debt and pay for really important things.  When we are told we will see travel delays because the government is cutting air traffic controllers, we must defund Obamacare to fund the parts of government we really need.   Take a moment to tell the Republican leadership to stand up for the people who put them where they are.  Tell them to honor their promises and defund Obamacare in the upcoming Continuing Budget Resolution. Share this email with your friends and members of your Tea Party group and ask them to sign this petition too.  Washington must hear from us now! Tea Party Nation http://www.teapartynation.net/   Tea Party Nation · United States This email was sent to ning@alexanderofyork.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Tea Party Nation on Twitter or Facebook. Created by rVictory with NationBuilder, the essential toolkit for leaders.   Paid for by Tea Party Nation Tea Party Nation  info@teapartynation.net

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News 2 new results for middle ground

Mirror Pond survey results: Split or middle ground? KTVZ On the other hand, results released late Friday of the survey, conducted online and at public meetings, show the most popular choice – by a slim margin – just might offer a middle ground among the five broad approaches laid out for the nearly 1,900 ... See all stories on this topic »

Somewhere in Texas is Medicaid middle ground Fort Worth Star Telegram ... could happen during the current legislative session. But if it does, it's not likely to be Obamacare all-or-nothing. Texas has received important Medicaid waivers in the past. The focus now, as in all contentious public policy-making, must be on ... See all stories on this topic »

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This is the blueprint to defeat ObamaCare

From the Desk of: Brian Connor Grassfire Program Director Dear Robert Bruce, I heard from our printer late this week that Grassfire's newest resource, Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare, is at the bindery and only days from being assembled and ready to ship. We expect to have the first copies of this hard-hitting, 108-page exposé in our offices by the end of next week. You can still be one of our first team members to receive Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare. But, based on our number of pre-orders, we're not sure how much longer this will be possible. So don't wait. Order now! + + Grassfire's Blueprint To Defeat ObamaCare Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare is the "blueprint" for resisting, repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. The more we learn about the President's health care takeover -- including how much it will raise your taxes and balloon the federal deficit -- the worse it looks for the American people. A must-read for every freedom-loving American concerned about their families and our nation, Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare breaks down how the President's Affordable Care Act stands to impact your health, your finances and even your life. It also outlines the strategy to defeat the Affordable Care Act before it irreversibly damages the greatest health care system on Earth. Go here now to receive two copies of Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare in appreciation for your contribution of any amount to Grassfire: www.grassfire.com/38098/offer.asp + + Receive Two Copies For Your Contribution Of ANY Amount Grassfire is so committed to getting out the truth about the President's health care takeover that we'll send you two copies of Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare for a contribution of ANY amount. You'll receive one to keep and another to share with a friend or family member. Go here now to be among the first to receive this bombshell book that gives grassroots patriots, like you, the knowledge to resist, repeal and replace ObamaCare before it can wreak havoc on you and your loved ones! www.grassfire.com/38098/offer.asp Together we can defeat Obama's radical efforts to re-shape America! Thanks for standing with Grassfire.   Brian P.S. Given the current state of our nation, Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare is, without question, one of Grassfire's most significant publications ever. Even if you can contribute just $5 or $10 to cover a portion of our printing and shipping costs, we'll send you two copies of Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare. Again, quantities are limited and there is no guarantee we'll print additional copies once the first print run is sold out. So don't wait! Click here now to be one of our first team members to receive two copies of Hidden Dangers Of ObamaCare in appreciation for your contribution of any amount to Grassfire. +   +  +   +   +   +   +   +   +   +  +  +   +   +   +   +   + (Note: Please do not reply directly to this email. This address is not designed to receive your personal messages. To contact Grassfire with comments, questions or to change your status, see the link below.) + + + + + Grassfire, a division of Grassroots Action, Inc., is a million-strong network of grassroots conservatives dedicated to equipping you with the tools that give you a real impact on the key issues of our day. Copyright 2013 Grassroots Action, Inc. + + Comments? Questions? www.grassfire.com/email.asp?ind=10 + + For technical questions regarding this email, please click below: www.grassfire.com/techemail.asp?ind=15 + + + + + Click here to be removed from this list or send a written request to: Grassroots Action PO Box 277 Maxwell,IA 50161 You are signed up as: alexander@yorkteaparty.org. Click here to change your email address.

Check out "Stop a Continuing Resolution: Defund Obamacare Now!" on Tea Party Command Center

Tea Party Command Center Tea Party Command Center National Director, Dee Check out the discussion 'Stop a Continuing Resolution: Defund Obamacare Now!' It is time for action. Obamacare can be defunded if there is no continuing resolution to fund the government! *please share this alert with other concerned friends* Discussion posted by National Director, Dee: By: Daniel Horowitz (Diary)  |  March 1st, 2013 at 03:48 PM  |  9 RESIZE: AAA Next week House Republicans plan to bring a Continuing Reso... Discussion link: Stop a Continuing Resolution: Defund Obamacare Now! About Tea Party Command Center By joining the Tea Party, you are taking a stand for America! 28026 members 7273 photos 2057 videos 15645 discussions 213 Events 8808 blog posts   To control which emails you receive on Tea Party Command Center, click here

Check out "Stop a Continuing Resolution: Defund Obamacare Now!" on Tea Party Command Center

Tea Party Command Center Tea Party Command Center National Director, Dee Check out the discussion 'Stop a Continuing Resolution: Defund Obamacare Now!' It is time for action. Obamacare can be defunded if there is no continuing resolution to fund the government! *please share this alert with other concerned friends* Discussion posted by National Director, Dee: By: Daniel Horowitz (Diary)  |  March 1st, 2013 at 03:48 PM  |  9 RESIZE: AAA Next week House Republicans plan to bring a Continuing Reso... Discussion link: Stop a Continuing Resolution: Defund Obamacare Now! About Tea Party Command Center By joining the Tea Party, you are taking a stand for America! 28026 members 7273 photos 2057 videos 15645 discussions 213 Events 8808 blog posts   To control which emails you receive on Tea Party Command Center, click here