Best Intentions – Unitended Consequences
The January 11th issue of the Fauquier Times Democrat contained an editorial entitled Conventional Wisdom. In it the editor delivered two very different stories. The latter part of the piece conveyed some great news for agribusiness here in Fauquier County. Having 10% of the wineries in Virginia, Fauquier is a leader in the state. In [...]
TAKE ACTION: American Laws for American Courts
From the Virginia Federation of Tea Party Patriots: End Sharia Law in America Call the Courts of Justice committee: This bill will come up for vote in Civil Sub-Committee this afternoon. Bill Numbers HB825 + HB 631 are in Civil Sub Committee this afternoon: We are IN FAVOR of this bill! Delegate Sal R. Iaquinto [...]
U.S. Supreme Court: Florida v. Health & Human Services (HHS)
Thanks to the American Legislative Exchange Council for pointing out a list of key dates for when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will consider Florida v. HHS*, the lawsuit regarding the federal health care reform law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). BRIEFING SCHEDULE January 27: Deadline for [...]
Action Alert: Wikipedia et al Go Dark over SOPA & PIPA
Federal Action Alert: Wikipedia et al Go Dark over SOPA and PIPA Numerous Internet Web sites, such as Wikipedia and Craig’s List, went dark today in protest over bills being considered before the US Congress. The Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (S. 968) are at the [...]
An American Awakening
To say that this is an important year in our nation’s history is quite the understatement. “Historical” is a better adjective, but even that doesn’t seem to reflect the dire situation that America is facing. In November, we will decide how our great country moves forward. In my mind, there are two choices: 1. [...]
Lobby Day – January 16, 2012 – Tea Party Happenings
VA Tea Party Patriots Federation Lobby Day at the Capitol JANUARY 16, 2012 Schedule of Events: 8:30am to Noon “Relax by the Fireplace” The Tobacco Co. Victorian Lounge 12th and Cary St Meet up with your friends, hang out by the fire. Then hop the “Grassroots Taxi” to the Capitol. Complimentary coffee “Grassroots Taxi” to the Capitol (8:30am to 3pm) [...]
Lobby Day January 16, 2012 in Richmond, VA
Join the Lynchburg Tea Party and other groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League in Richmond, VA on January 16,2012 at 9 AM. The LTP will be meeting in the Target Parking lot at 5:30 A.M. to carpool (share gas costs if possible) to the state capitol. Lobbying activities begin with the VCDL at around […]
Southside Virginia Tea Party Patriots Meeting Jan.19th.
Jan 19 Meeting with a Visitor from History 7 pm at Charlotte Courthouse Travis Witt will portray the Revolutionary War hero and Virginia pastor John Peter Muhlenberg with a re-enactment of his renowned last sermon to his congregation in which he announced his decision to join the Continental Army under George Washington. He was so [...]
Tax Breaks for Virginia’s Old Schools?
Early in December the Fauquier Times Democrat published a letter co-authored by Senators Webb and Warner, Governor McDonnell, House Representative Cantor and U.S. Senate candidates Allen and Kaine entitled “Update tax policy, rebuild schools.” The letter was written in praise of tax breaks that are to be given to private companies who join in a [...]
Bob Goodlatte – Enemy Of The Internet
See Bottom for Author Info: Going For SOPA’s Throat: Mission Go-Daddy Accomplished, Next Up: The Politician Behind The Bill. After Go-Daddy’s support of SOPA incurred the wrath of an army of internet-freedom advocates and left the company licking its wounds (support which has since vanished along with tens of thousands of customers), this emerging online [...]