Monthly Archives: February 2010

Race to the Takeover

The Race to the Top (RTTT) program has quickly become an extremely popular topic among concerned Missouri citizens. From the Missouri Record: The Race to the Top (RTTT) education plan currently being pushed by US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan should keep its acronym.  What it should be renamed, however, is Race to the Takeover. This plan is flying under the … Continue reading

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Events for Saturday

There are two rallies scheduled for Saturday, February 27, on the steps of the arch in downtown St. Louis.  The first will be a 2nd Amendment Rally from 10:00am until Noon.  For more information, visit the Facebook event page. The St. Louis Tea Party will also be holding a One Year Anniversary Tea Party Saturday afternoon after the 2nd Amendment … Continue reading

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Opening Day of Missouri Candidate Filing Sets Record

Tuesday, February 23, was the first day of filing season for hopeful county, state and federal political candidates.  The record turnout is a very clear indication of the increased involvement by Missourians. According to the Associated Press: All told, 417 people filed candidacy papers Tuesday for Congress, the state Legislature, state auditor and various judgeships. That easily exceeded the opening-day … Continue reading

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Another Constitution Course Starting Soon

We have a third course on the Constitution starting in Franklin County.  This class will be held in New Haven and will begin on March 22nd.  Learn the principles of freedom — an exciting class based on the book “The 5000 Year Leap.”  Books will be available for purchase for $10. Location: Memorial Baptist Church 205 Sunset Lane New Haven, MO  63068 … Continue reading

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Purgason challenges Blunt, others to sign a ‘Contract with Missouri’

The campaign for the US Senate seat currently occupied by retiring Senator Kit Bond is in full swing. This from News-Leader: JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Chuck Purgason, who is trying to mount an insurgency campaign against likely Republican Senate nominee Roy Blunt, wants Blunt and other candidates to pledge to a “Contract with Missouri” based on conservative principles. “The … Continue reading

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Upcoming Courses on the Constitution

We are in the process of starting classes on the United States Constitution all over Franklin County in the coming months.  We are excited to announce two courses beginning in the next month.  Both courses will take place in Union. The first will be a DVD course on the 5000 Year Leap DVD series.  If you have read the 5000 … Continue reading

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Great Meeting with Congressman Luetkemeyer

We had a great meeting last evening with our United States Congressman, Blaine Luetkemeyer.  Despite the light snow and freezing temperatures, over 100 people showed up to meet the Congressman and ask questions.  We appreciate being able to hear first hand about the happenings in Washington D.C. as well as the opportunity to ask questions and express concerns. One of … Continue reading

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Social Media – A Return to the Past

Change does not come easily for many of us.  As a rule, the more conservative a person is, the more difficult it is to accept change.  Although this idea of not being too quick to change should generally be embraced, the rejection of all things new should not be a blanket policy. Technology is a field that continues to see … Continue reading

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Meeting with Congressman Luetkemeyer

We are excited to announce a meeting with our US Congressman, Blaine Luetkemeyer next Monday, February 15th.  Congressman Luetkemeyer, who represents the 9th district of Missouri, will be giving us an update about the current events in Washington as well as fielding questions from the Franklin County Patriots.  Please make every effort to join us on Monday evening in Union, … Continue reading

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Whose Side Are We On?

Many powerful developments have occurred as a result of the patriot uprising of the past year. Though this movement has its imperfections, it is serving to be a powerful force for conservatism and constitutional reform for our wayward Republic. One of these ongoing developments, which was fully expected, is becoming increasingly apparent: Many elected officials, candidates, and party loyalists are … Continue reading

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