Monthly Archives: March 2010
Weekly Rally in Union to Change Corners
A dedicated group of Franklin County Patriots have been meeting on street corners every week for many months to stand up for liberty and against the socialized agenda of many of our elected officials. Through the winter months, these patriots have been meeting on Saturday afternoons at the corner of Highway 50 and Prairie Dell in Union. Now that we … Continue reading
U.S. Senate Forum in Jeff City Saturday
We are excited to be co-sponsoring the Primary Candidate Forum in Jefferson City on March 20th for the Missouri seat in the United States Senate. Nearly 60 groups from around the state are co-sponsoring the event. Primary season is the time in which the people have the opportunity to help direct where America is going by vetting and choosing the … Continue reading
Health Care Freedom Act Checkup Wednesday **UPDATED**
Most of you know about the House Bill recently passed in Missouri, originated by Representative Tim Jones with numerous sponsors. The bill calls for a vote by all Missourians to amend the State Constitution to say that Missouri has the right to refuse any Federal mandate to force its acceptance of a Federal Health Care bill. It was passed overwhelmingly. … Continue reading
Another Perspective on the Census
Yesterday we presented a suggestion about filling out the U.S. Census this year. It is obvious that the only question dictated by the United States Constitution is that of how many persons are living in a household. RedState had a slightly different perspective in its blog yesterday that is a good read for the purpose of perspective. It’s often helpful … Continue reading
My race is “American”
Many of you received a letter in the mail this week from the Census Bureau informing you that you will be receiving a census next week. Michelle Malkin gives us some great advice on filling out the census. This from Mark Krikorian: Fully one-quarter of the space on this year’s form is taken up with questions of race and ethnicity, … Continue reading
Our Goal is Federalism, not “States’ Rights”
by Gary Wood from the Tenth Amendment Center Are the members of the 10th Amendment efforts supporting federalism or states’ rights? Should we link ourselves to John C. Calhoun and the notion of secessionism and abolishment or to restoration and original meaning as intended during the formation of our country? Do we deny the power of the federal government or … Continue reading
Health Care Action Alerts for Wednesday **UPDATES**
President Obama is campaigning in St Louis on Wednesday, March 10, as part of a sweep across the country to gather support for his health care initiative. Representative Todd Akin (R-MO) and the top Republican leadership in the House believe that Mr Obama may have some success in pressuring wavering Congressional Democrats to support his health care plan. The unions … Continue reading
Missouri House Passes Heath Care Freedom Act
More than 100 patriots answered the call and filled the gallery in the Missouri House to view the debates of the Health Care Freedom Act on Wednesday. You efforts were not in vain. We are one step closer to seeing this through. from Michael Boldin at The Tenth Amendment Center: The Missouri State House has passed House Joint Resolution 48 … Continue reading
RTTT Town Hall Monday
According to Chris Nicastro, Missouri’s Commissioner of Education, Missouri was not chosen as one of the U.S. Department of Education 16 finalists for the Race to the Top program that has struck concern into so many Missourians. Chris is remaining very positive about qualifying for the program in the near future: Although Missouri is not among this group of finalists, … Continue reading
Purgason Introduces Bill to End Income Taxes ***UPDATED***
Yesterday, Senator Chuck Purgason introduced the Missouri Jobs and Prosperity Act to the Missouri Senate. If approved, this legislation would give Missourians the ability to vote to effectively end all state income taxes by 2018. The gradual phaseout would begin on January 1, 2013. All taxes on income would be replaced with a sale and use tax. Read the full … Continue reading
