Victor Davis Hanson wrote a piece in Pajamas Media articulating extremely well what drives the Tea Party movement. Here are a few excerpts: There is a growing sense that government is what I would call a new sort of Versailles — a vast cadre of royal state and federal workers that apparently assumes immunity from [...]
Another day in Washington, another massive attempt to grab power and steal your liberties. The financial reform legislation that recently emerged from the House/Senate conference committee is a continuation of the contemporary standard operating procedures of ignoring the Constitution, crafting an intentionally long and complex bill that no one -- including its supporters -- will [...]
Legislation to repeal ObamaCare was introduced in the House (H.R. 4972), but of course Nancy Pelosi won’t allow a vote, knowing it might actually pass now that the original bill didn’t gain the popularity those who voted for it promised it would. It’s actually gotten worse over time. But there’s a way around this she [...]
As predicted on this blog, The DISCLOSE Act shook of its earlier setback and surged back to the House for passage. We’ve already warned how this could undercut freedom of speech for groups like the Tea Party, but we want to pass along the perspective from the Virginia Gun Owners Coalition, which released the following [...]
The Richmond Tea Party invites you to purchase tickets to the Richmond Flying Squirrels game on Thursday, July 29th at 7:05 p.m. where there will be fireworks! We spend a lot of energy on the serious issues, but we need a break somtimes. This is a great chance for all of us to get together [...]
We received the following information from the City of Richmond about a unique opportunity this Saturday, June 26th to voice your opinion about the fiscal mess our nation finds itself in: As part of the national discussion around the federal budget and economy, national and local foundations and organizations are putting together non-partisan town hall meetings in 20 [...]
As a newly minted political writer, I have been closely watching President Obama's approach to the media, keeping in mind his promise of “fundamentally transforming the United States of America.” And true to his standard form, his strategy is murky, making it easy to miss the enormous dangers of what he is pursuing. It’s become clear that [...]
The Fundraising Committee is in the process of forming and volunteers are needed. You have the opportunity to make a real difference on a vital committee. If you have experience with direct mail fundraising, Internet fundraising, email marketing, or public relations techniques for fundraising, we want to hear from you. This committee is responsible for raising [...]
We have received alerts from multiple non-profit organizations who are gravely concerned about this vote in the House. This vote could have a significant impact on our free speech as a Tea Party movement. Please read carefully the latest alert we just received. The alerts we have received from other organizations were very similar. [...] the House [...]
Don't forget that the continuing education school at the University of Richmond is offering a college course on conservative philosophy this summer. Here's all the relevant information: This course at the University of Richmond may well be the only college-accredited course on Conservative Philosophy in Virginia. The course is for adults, students, college graduates–anyone, really. It [...]
From the NY Daily News: Here in this city of labor rights, gay pride and lefty havens, Tea Partyers lead double lives as foot soldiers in a quiet war to reverse the direction of America. A statewide Marist Poll of 686 New Yorkers commissioned last month by the Daily News highlighted the phenomenon: One in [...]
Richmond.com ran an article about the Tea Party, saying it offers more questions than answers. While there is much I could respond to in the article, I will focus on what, to me, is the most fundamental issue and easiest to clarify: While there are reasons to expect the Tea Party to eventually run out [...]