About Eric M

Eric uncomfortably admits that until about 20 years ago, he was a political "free rider", always thinking that others would do the heavy lifting to keep America on course. After watching both democrats and republicans steer us FAR in the wrong direction, Eric knew he had to get involved. Now working with Richmond Tea Party to advance conservative principles, Eric serves on the Board of Directors and as a resource for "all things technology".

Lobby 101: How to effectively influence your legislator

We are fighting for two 10th Amendment bills in the General Assembly in only 5 days.  Want to be the most effective in helping get these passed?  We have to work together as a team.  Then please attend this training next Monday and don't forget to RSVP.  It's FREE! Monday, January 11, 2010 6:30 – [...]

By |2010-01-07T07:28:24-05:00January 7th, 2010|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Health care bill still possible to kill?

I came across an interesting memorandum that Congressman Eric Cantor put out yesterday.  He seems to believe we can still kill the health control bill.  Here is an excerpt: Millions of Americans have made clear their opposition to the Democrat take-over of our nation’s health care system. Together with my Whip Team, I have identified [...]

By |2010-01-07T00:10:59-05:00January 7th, 2010|Healthcare|0 Comments

10th Amendment Revolution starts with your letter-to-the-editor

As Washington continues to steamroll our freedoms in its quest to control every aspect of our lives, members of the Richmond Tea Party continue to stand in united opposition, fighting for our constitutional rights. So far, we have focused on our federal representatives-petitioning, e-mailing, calling, faxing, protesting. And our actions have achieved a positive impact. [...]

By |2010-01-06T19:01:59-05:00January 6th, 2010|Uncategorized|1 Comment

Freedomwize podcast tonite! 10th Amendment discussed

Tune in for the State Sovereignty Podcast-this is critically important because these bills go before out Virginia General Assembly in one week! Tonight from 7 - 8PM EST Hosted by Norvell Rose, Patriot and 5 time Emmy Award winning producer and Karen Miner Hurd, Founder of the Hampton Roads Tea Party. The 10th Amendment is [...]

By |2010-01-06T14:19:23-05:00January 6th, 2010|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Tea Party gaining traction on 10th Amendment bills in Virginia House of Delegates

Talked to Conservative HQ (Richard Viguerie) and Virginia Concerned Women for America and they are interested in joining the coalition to support the 10th Amendment bills.  American Family Radio has also stated they will run radio ads for the January 18 rally for the 10th Amendment bills.  WRVA's Doc Thompson is very supportive and interviewed Delegate Bob Marshall [...]

By |2010-01-05T16:19:18-05:00January 5th, 2010|Government|0 Comments

Richmond Tea Party meets with Speaker of the House

Richmond Tea Party met with the Virginia Speaker of the House, Bill Howell, last week regarding our two federalism bills. The Speaker expressed support for both bills and assured us they would make it out of Committee in the House of Delegates.  He was also encouraging that these would pass the House. The first bill, [...]

By |2010-01-03T22:40:41-05:00January 3rd, 2010|Government|0 Comments

Hands Off My House

RTP had a booth at the Richmond Home Show where people could record short messages directly to their senators. What did they have to say?

By |2010-01-02T13:56:00-05:00January 2nd, 2010|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Who is the Biggest Turkey in Congress?

Richmond Tea Party had a contest where people could donate frozen turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday to the local food shelters in honor of their biggest turkey in congress.  See the results...

By |2010-01-02T13:46:14-05:00January 2nd, 2010|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Governor-elect McDonnell, federalism, and past GOP mistakes

We can only be cautiously optimistic that Governor-elect McDonnell will live up to his ambitions to pursue 10th amendment issues, completely restructure state government, significantly cut spending, drill offshore, and not raise taxes.  It is up to the tea party movement to keep McDonnell accountable to his campaign promises, so together we can ensure the success [...]

By |2010-01-02T10:07:09-05:00January 2nd, 2010|Government|0 Comments

Virginia Attorney General joins 12 others to sue over health care

Virginia's attorney general joined the chorus with 12 other attorney generals across our nation to state that they believe the Ben Nelson bribe is unconstitutional. They are threatening to sue over this provision of the health care bill. "We believe this provision is constitutionally flawed," South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and the 12 other [...]

By |2009-12-30T20:05:31-05:00December 30th, 2009|Healthcare|0 Comments

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