07 Mar 2012

"This Is The Economy On Stimulus "

By Rick Martin
Friends, supporters, and fellow patriots;

February 17th, 2012 was the third anniversary of Barack Obama's $1.2 trillion "stimulus" bill. To say the effort has been a disaster for Americans is massive understatement. It was not just unsuccessful in jump-starting the economy, it has been an abject failure in every sense of the word.

Take a moment to check out our latest video "This Is The Economy On Stimulus " video here.

To better educate and illustrate the damage this bungled scheme has caused our nation, we've launched a new initiative, called; Sick of Stimulus to point out these failures at www.sickofstimulus.com.

We need solutions and not more rhetoric coming from Washington. The first step to bring this about is to sign the pledge and say "We the people are Sick of Stimulus!" 



If you'll remember, President Obama promised the stimulus would "save or create 3.5 million jobs," yet since the stimulus was passed, we've lost 1.1 million jobs, poverty and food stamp usage has reached an all-time high, the percentage of Americans even trying to find work is at a 30-year low, and the debt has increased by nearly $5 trillion.

And amazingly, even though Barack Obama's "Stimulus" efforts are a total fiasco, the White House and their colleagues in Congress want to spend even more of your hard earned tax dollars for more of the same!!

We must fight this outrageous agagenda which is sending our country's fiscal house off a cliff. But we can't do it alone -so be sure to sign the pledge and visit www.sickofstimulus.com often to see future videos.. 

I happen to believe we can win this folks! I am Sick of Stimulus!  Will you pledge the same?


Sincerely,

Herman Cain
07 Mar 2012

Author Rallies Conservatives to Take Office at Every Level

By Nicholas Depew

Foolish Ways to Lose an Election

While GOP candidates and party faithful focus on who can best beat President Obama in November, Craig Copland is rallying conservatives to take over the country - one dog catcher at a time.

"In November 2012 we can take back the White House, majority control of the Senate, more governors' offices, scores of state legislative seats, and countless local level offices," says Copland, author of the just released 2012 Conservative Election Handbook (www.conservawiki.com), a guide to winning campaigns at any level.

"It doesn't start with the office of president," he says. "That's where it ends."

Citizens who want to see conservative governance and policies throughout the fabric of the United States can make it happen by running for local office or volunteering campaign help for conservative candidates, Copland says.

"There are 600,000-plus elected offices in this country," he says. "If America is to remain a beacon of freedom and prosperity, then conservatives need to be elected as county clerks, judges, water commissioners, mayors, school board trustees, state legislators, and every other rank of public office in the country."

His new guide, researched and written with insights gleaned from his years of managing political and non-profit campaigns, lays out clear instructions for both political veterans and newbies, stepping up to do their part for the conservative cause.

Among them: Some foolish ways to lose an election.

• Sex: Voters will forgive divorce; they won't forgive active adultery. Don't get carried away by the headiness and pressures of the campaign trail and screw up.

• Lies: Do not lie. Not about anything. You will always be found out. Your credibility will be attacked. You will lose.

• Videotape: Once you become a public figure, everything you say will be on the public record - somewhere. If not on videotape, then audiotape, in print, or in a notebook. Emails, Facebook posts and tweets live forever. So be consistent, think before you speak, and don't let your guard down. It will reappear at the worst possible time.

• Do NOT Break the rules: Every election, every state, every district and every campaign will be faced with a staggering list of rules. Learn them. Follow them. Bring accountants and lawyers on board who are experienced with the rules. If you are caught breaking even one, it could derail your campaign.

• Avoid conflicts of interest: Never let yourself be caught supporting a political action in which you have an obvious interest. Voters will respect a candidate who believes in something because it's the right thing. But if you appear to be lining your pockets, it's game over.

• Do NOT fight losing battles: Don't waste a nickel or a minute trying to appeal to the group trying to repeal marijuana laws - they'll never vote for you. And you're not going to win a precinct that voted 90 percent liberal in the last election. Focus your time and money where you can make a difference in the vote.

Raising money, of course, is a big part of winning a campaign, but it doesn't take a lot to win a less dazzling local office. It's a good place to learn the ropes of fundraising and get some practice running a campaign without a lot of pressure, he says. And there's value in winning even the most down-ballot office.

"If conservatives set out to win every elected post in the country, all 600,000-plus of them, then America will be a truly conservative country," he says, "from dogcatcher to president."

About Craig Copland

Craig Copland is a retired entrepreneur with a long history as a volunteer and professional consultant with expertise in fundraising and managing political campaigns. He spent many years as an executive and CEO of international humanitarian aid agencies, helping establish and run disaster response programs for children in Africa, Bosnia, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, among other locations. As founder and president of Conservative Growth Inc., he helps elect conservatives to all levels of public office.
06 Mar 2012

Chris True Named Ron Paul County Leader for Rock Island County.

By Chris True
The Ron Paul Illinois grassroots campaign is pleased to announce that Chris True will be serving as county leader for Rock Island County. Chris True will be available to answer questions, provide supporters with Ron Paul campaign literature and yard signs, and organize the county for Ron Paul.

Twelve-term Congressman Ron Paul of Texas is one of four candidates running for the Republican nomination to oppose President Barack Obama.

Ron Paul is the man needed today to make America again the land of freedom and personal responsibility.

Ron Paul:

  • Never votes for legislation unless it is expressly authorized by the Constitution
  • Never raised taxes or voted for bailouts or raising of the debt ceiling
  • Will not cut Social Security
  • Has received the most support from our troops
  • Is the only candidate who wants to gradually reduce federal income tax to ZERO
  • Is only one who predicted housing bubble collapse -- 5 years before it happened
  • Wants to bring the troops home from Afghanistan and Iraq
  • Is only candidate who can beat Obama in November
  • Has dangerous foreign policy? Declare war, fight, win, come home! Not so crazy.
  • Has plan to eliminate five unconstitutional departments
  • Will trim $1 Trillion his first year as President and balance the budget in three years
  • Has never flip-flopped (known as 'Dr. No' on the House floor)
  • Is only one who would create more Allies for America -- all others create more enemies
  • Has delivered over 4,000 babies as a medical doctor and been married 55 years
  • Is the only candidate who gives tough love to the USA

Please call or email Chris True if you have questions about Ron Paul or would like to volunteer to help Ron Paul win in Illinois.

Contact information:

Chris True
ctrue@mymail.bhc.edu

06 Mar 2012

Join The Solutions Revolution in Washington D.C. April 16th!

By Cain Connection
Dear Patriot,
You have an opportunity!
You have the opportunity to be part of the first step to truly take the power from politicians in Washington D.C.and return it to We the People!
I am excited to announce that April 16th of this year will be more than just another Monday in Washington. It will mark another step in a surging revolution: Cain's Revolution on the Hill!  Cain's Revolution on the Hill will be taking place at our great Nation's Capital on Monday, April 16th.  I am searching for 435 Representatives from congressional districts across the country to join us for all day,
Tax Day Event that will focus on empowering attendees to be true citizen activists and equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to bring about REAL Change in Washington.
While I want everyone to attend the rally on the 16th, space is limited for the 9-9-9 Patriot Summit that runs from the evening of 15th to the morning of the 16th, so please register today by clicking the button below. Cain's Revolution on the Hill will be a celebration of REAL Tax Reform.  I want you to be one of the first revolutionaries to show Congress that we want Real Reform, and we want it NOW! I happen to believe we can do this folks! We the People are still in charge of this great nation and it's about time that those in Washington D.C. were reminded of that. Join me April 15th and 16th as we take the first step in promoting the greatest return to power this nation has seen since its founding: 9-9-9 The Revolution!
Herman Cain
28 Feb 2012

Socialist Presidential Candidate to Speak Tuesday at Six O'Clock at Champaign Public Library

By Randy Stalsberg
Jerome White to Speak in Champaign, Illinois


Jerome White, the Socialist Equality Party candidate for US president in the 2012 elections, will hold a press conference near the main entrance of the Champaign public library at 6pm Tuesday, February 28. White will issue a statement supporting a socialist program and urging broader community mobilization.


White has written extensively on workers struggles, most recently on the Cooper Tire lock-out in Ohio, and has interviewed many workers as a reporter for the World Socialist Web Site. (See http://bit.ly/A7zKeI).


White announced his candidacy for president as a member of the SEP last Monday. His campaign calls for a political movement of the working class in opposition to both Democrats and Republicans. The SEP also advocates rank-and-file committees independent of the trade unions, including the AFL-CIO, Illinois Federation of Public Employees, the USW, UAW, SEIU and UNITE HERE.

After issuing a statement, White will take questions from the media. A map of the approximate location of the press conference can be found here: http://bit.ly/wKqDiD

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28 Feb 2012

QC Federation of Labor is hosting a Chili Supper for Mike Smiddy

By Brian Kramer

On behalf of the Quad City Federation of Labor,

You are invited to attend a Chili Supper for

 

Candidate for State Representative

Mike Smiddy

Featuring Special Guests

Rock Island Sherriff Jeff Boyd

IL AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Tim Drea

 

Thursday, March 1st,  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 

Laborer's Hall, 2835 7th Avenue, Rock Island

 

 

Suggested Contribution:

Individual: $10

Family: $15

Sponsor: $100

Host: $250

 

 

Please make your check payable to:

Mike Smiddy for State Rep.
PO Box 171
Hillsdale, IL 61257

 

Please RSVP to Brian at (563) 210-8979 or at brian@mikesmiddy.com


27 Feb 2012

'Joe the Builder' Offers Simple Tool For Voting in 2012

By Rick Martin
2012

Remember Joe the Plumber? We met him four years ago when he asked then-candidate Barack Obama about taxing small businesses.

New for 2012: Meet Joe the Builder. He's got something to say, too, but he's talking to voters.

Joe Scott, a successful Massachusetts general contractor, is the author of The Joe Dial (www.friendesha.com), a book that boils down observations gleaned from hundreds of thousands of business deals, negotiations and other interpersonal transactions into a simple rule for human analysis. It's easily applied to every person in the world and it's "a tried-and-true compass for navigating many a sticky social and family situation," Scott says.

Apply his Joe Dial to the election process and making a decision couldn't be easier.

Here's how it works:

"Every person falls into one of three basic categories," he says. "They're either a taker, a giver or a take-and-giver. Figuring out which category a person - or company, community, organization - falls under tells you what your basic approach for dealing with them should be."

Most people fall somewhere in the middle of the dial. But there are small clusters at both extremes.

• The pure taker: The person who thinks only of himself and what he can get out of another person or a situation. He's willing to do just about anything to get what he wants. The first signs of a taker are arrogance, lying, exaggerating, bullying and manipulating.

• The pure giver: The generous, empathetic, self-sacrificing person. Pure givers think only of others and will give everything they have, emotionally, physically and financially, to fill a perceived need.

• The giver-takers: They care about themselves and other people, to greater or lesser extents depending where they fall on the spectrum. They may be basically takers with an occasional giving impulse, or people who tend to be empathetic and sharing with a definite streak of selfishness. The most balanced, are people who bob back and forth between the least extreme qualities on the give and take scales: sharing, tolerant and helpful, but not necessarily self-sacrificing, or selfish, expectant and happy to receive but not bullies or thieves.

Scott says once you decide where on the scale a person falls, you know how to deal with them because you can anticipate how they'll respond.

Scott applied the Joe Dial to politics and found the takers are easily identified: They're voters who want something for nothing and the politicians willing to say and do anything to get votes.

"Don't vote for the politician whose message is basically, 'Vote for me, I'll give you free,' " Scott says. "They're the candidates who offer lots of freebies, promises they know they can't deliver. But, because they're takers, they don't think twice about lying to get what they want."

There may also be some extreme givers who believe everyone deserves to have certain things, whether or not they work for them.

"Unfortunately, politicians learned a long time ago that the easiest way to win votes is to promise people free stuff. Not only do they satisfy the existing takers, they create new ones, which means more votes," Scott says.

Giving more and more freebies -- housing, food, medical care -- is financially unsustainable, he says. Taxing the rich to feed the power ultimately saps the economy of investors and job creators.

Listen for the giver-takers, Scott says. They're the politicians who may see a need for government intervention but they recognize it must be paid for - by all who benefit. And they have a feasible plan for that.

"I don't advocate for a particular candidate or even a particular party," Scott says. "I'm just using the basic rule of human analysis that's helped me thrive as a builder and a real estate developer."

About Joe Scott

Joe Scott owns a multi-million-dollar construction and development company, Scott Construction, in Haverhill, Mass. He's a master carpenter, master mason and real estate developer who's also a boat captain, licensed jet pilot, lobsterman and father of five. Catch the popular "The Joe Dial Show" on YouTube.

24 Feb 2012

The Tea Party Express traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio this week to proudly endorse Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel for U.S. Senate.

By Amy Kremer

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Josh Mandel, US Senate Candidate from Ohio
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It is the focus of the Tea Party Express to take conservative control of the U.S. Senate, and we are proud to announce our endorsement of Treasurer Josh Mandel in Ohio's U.S. Senate race. Josh is the perfect candidate to replace Sherrod Brown, Washington's most liberal senator according to National Journal.
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Josh Mandel accepting the Tea Party Express endorsement from Chairman Amy Kremer and Chief Strategist Sal Russo at a press conference in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Sherrod Brown is grossly out of touch with the citizens of Ohio and Americans across the nation.  Brown has consistently voted for more spending like ObamaCare and the failed $800 billion stimulus while ignoring the nation's $15 trillion debt and growing budget deficit.  We need conservative legislators in Washington who understand the dire fiscal situation of our nation and who are willing and able to fix it. As State Treasurer, Josh Mandel was recognized for successfully implementing conservative investment strategies and sharp management of the state's finances. While our nation under Obama's leadership was receiving a credit downgrade, Ohio received a credit upgrade thanks to Mandel!
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US Senator Sherrod Brown, a steady supporter of President Obama, Obamacare and the failed stimulus packages
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However, on top of getting our fiscal house in order, we must implement policies that encourage economic growth. Mandel not only campaigns as a conservative, he has the courage to legislate as one. As a city councilmember, Mandel successfully led the charge for one of the state's only property tax rollbacks ever. He has been a proponent of oil and gas exploration in Ohio that could create up to 200,000 new jobs and has shown commitment to improving the business climate by cutting taxes and letting taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money.
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Mandel is added to a distinguished list of Senate endorsements from the Tea Party Express for the 2012 election, including Attorney General Jon Bruning in Nebraska, Treasurer Richard Mourdock in Indiana, and former Solicitor General Ted Cruz in Texas.
24 Feb 2012

"'Joe the Plumber' Joins '9-9-9 The Revolution' in Congressional Bid"

By Rick Martin
Herman Cain to Join Joe Wurzelbacher for Ohio Events
(Atlanta)  A familiar name has joined Herman Cain's ever-growing "9-9-9 The Revolution". The former businessman and former presidential frontrunner today announced that Joe Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. 'Joe the Plumber', has pledged his support for Cain's 9-9-9 economic growth and jobs plan.
Wurzelbacher is running as a Republican in Ohio's 9th Congressional District. The seat has been held by Democrat Marcy Kaptur for 30 years, and due to redistricting, she will face 10th District Representative Dennis Kucinich in the March 6th Primary election.
A simple, honest and bold question posed in 2008 to then-candidate Barack Obama about his small business tax plan launched the Ohio plumber into the national spotlight. Obama's answer that  spreading the wealth around is "good for everybody" exposed the presidential hopeful for harboring a dangerous socialist agenda. Now, as a Congressional candidate, 'Joe the Plumber'   wants to fight back after spending the "last 3 years watching now-President Obama make good on his threat of spreading the wealth around."
On this battle, Wurzelbacher has an ally in Cain. In fact, a January 14, 2012 post in the Daily Beast favorably compared the two:
"Wurzelbacher shares with Cain an appetite for devolving power from the federal government to the states?and a zeal for tax reform. He, too, would like to blow up the federal income tax...In its place, Wurzelbacher favors a fair tax and a flat tax, and proclaims that Cain's infamous "9-9-9" plan is better than "what we have now."
Cain agrees and welcomes 'Joe the Plumber''s simple, honest and bold attitude to "9-9-9 The Revolution".
"Joe is an unconventional candidate, just like I was," Cain remarked. "He shows a true working man's appreciation for what it is to be a good steward of the hard-earned money the government takes from us in the form of taxes."
"Joe the Plumber agrees that 'blowing up' the current federal tax code is paramount to the success of this nation." Cain also joked, "And we have seen first hand he's not afraid to tell the president so."
Wurtzelbacher's support adds his name to a list of more than a dozen 2012 U.S. Candidates who are committed to thoroughly reading the '9-9-9' legislation that is being drafted, and then working to make '9-9-9' the law of the land.
Cain and Wurtzelbacher will ride the "Cain Revolution" bus through Ohio on Friday, February 24 for a series of scheduled stops on Joe the Plumber's "Jobs for Ohio" tour. Among the appearances:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM                                      5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Private Reception                      Chairman's Reception
Don Umerley Memorial Hall                            Stranahan Theater
21016 Hilliard Blvd.                                        4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.
Rocky River, OH                                 Toledo, OH
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM                                        6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Public Rally                          Lincoln Day Dinner
Don Umerley Memorial Hall                            Stranahan Theater
21016 Hilliard Blvd.                                        4645 Heatherdowns Blvd
Rocky River, OH                                Toledo, OH
8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Oak Harbor Rally
Open to Public
Ottawa County Fair Banquet Facility
7880 W SR 163
Oak Harbor, OH
Candidate commitments to '9-9-9' are just a part of the much broader Cain's Solutions Revolution. To learn how this revolution is coming to life  - across the nation, in our states and in our local communities, please visit www.cainconnections.com.
24 Feb 2012

"U.S. Senate Candidate Joins '9-9-9 The Revolution'"

By Rick Martin
Cain: "Another Voice Will Boldly Speak for 'We the People' in Washington, D.C."

(Atlanta) "9-9-9 The Revolution" has added yet another name to its ever-growing "army of 'Davids'"". Today, businessman and former presidential frontrunner Herman Cain announced that U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra (R-Holland) has pledged support for Cain's 9-9-9 tax reform plan.  

Hoekstra is running for the Senate seat currently held by Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat who Cain says has only perpetuated the failures of the Obama administration. "With her consistent voting pattern on economically disastrous legislation such as Obamacare and stimulus, Sen. Stabenow has a proven track record of aligning with failure," Cain said. "This is why we need bold leadership to stand up to the Goliath that has become our government. This is why we need candidates who are not afraid to give their power back to the people where it belongs."

"Adopting my '9-9-9' tax plan is one way to do just that," Cain added. "I'm delighted to have Pete on board with '9-9-9' The Revolution."

Hoekstra's formal support means he is committed to thoroughly reading the '9-9-9' legislation that is being drafted, and then working to make '9-9-9' the law of the land.

"I have long been a supporter of the fair tax but have to give Herman Cain credit for coming up with a simple solution to improve our tax code that the American people can support," Hoekstra said. "I'm ready to do what I can as a member of the U.S. Senate to bring common sense solutions like '9-9-9' to the American People and end the tax code as we know it."

Hoekstra's formal endorsement brings the number of '9-9-9'-supporting candidates to more than a dozen - a number that continues to grow on a near-daily basis.

Mr. Cain will join Hoekstra for the launch of his 'Patriots for Pete Tour' with Herman Cain on Thursday, February 23. Scheduled grassroots event stops include : 

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM                                     4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kent County GOP Headquarters                   Big Sky Diner
725 Lake Michigan Drive NW                       1340 Ecorse Road
Grand Rapids, MI                                          Ypsilanti, MI
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM                                     7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Radisson Hotel                          Polish Cultural Center
100 West Michigan Ave.                               2975 East Maple Road
Kalamazoo, MI                                             Troy, MI

Candidate commitments to '9-9-9' are just a part of the much broader Cain's Solutions Revolution. To learn how this revolution is coming to life  - across the nation, in our states and in our local communities, please visit www.cainconnections.com.

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