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News from the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation Summit Meeting
Earlier today, approximately 70 dedicated activists from around the state met for the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation quarterly summit meeting in downtown Richmond, Virginia. We heard several topics such as the many successes from various groups around the state, a General Assembly recap, and the current state of Medicaid expansion in Virginia. It's exciting [...]
State Legislators Kick-off Article V Convention Discussion at Mount Vernon
There is a growing nationwide trend now to potentially convene an Article V Convention of the States to push back against the out-of-control federal government. About 100 state legislators agreed to meet at historic Mt. Vernon to hold the first official gathering to examine the specifics. Many believe (as I do) that the federal [...]
CoffeeCare: A Bitter Drink
Check out this video from ReasonToday.....CoffeeCare as a parallel to Obamacare (the "Affordable" Care Act): Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCb9g8plGF8
GOP War on Tea Party Favorites Gaining Momentum
Rep. Justin Amash (R-Michigan) More on this in the coming weeks, but there's more-and-more stories coming out now about how the "establishment" GOP is working to "take out" any opposition to its big government plans by tea party/liberty politicians. The latest air raid siren to go off pertains to representative Justin Amash (R-Michigan), [...]
New Video Hits McAuliffe on Obamacare Disaster
The Conservative Campaign Committee just released this video hitting VA gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on his support for the failing Obamacare program. Do you think this is an effective video? Too far? Not far enough? Sound off in the comments!
Outside Money Flowing in VA Governors Race
Nov 5 Election: What is going on? Why vote? What's at stake? From where is the out-of state money coming? Here is a note from from Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc.(VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is [...]
17,000,000,000,000+
Well, the US Federal debt went over 17 trillion in the last few days. I don't think we need to tell RTP supporters what a grim milestone this really is. Not much more to say. Details from Zerohedge.
Get Your Tickets for the Tea Party Action Conference 2013!
Any elected officials you want to replace? Want to become more effective at influencing legislators, policy, and elections? Then, you will want to attend the annual Virginia Tea Party Patriot Federation Conference! This year's conference is entitled "Changing the Rules of the Game." Come and learn proven grassroots techniques that bring victory! Sessions are being [...]
Some Perspective on the Debt Ceiling (Video)
As we begin to hear about how terrible the republicans are due to their concern about the debt ceiling, I thought some perspective may be in order. Of course, both parties use this method to criticize the other, so this isn't just a democrat problem. However, when using the arguments presented, BOTH parties are correct: [...]
House Passes Continuing Funding Resolution; Defunds Obamacare
In a welcome change of events this week, the republican House of Representatives presented and passed a continuing resolution (CR) today that funds 100% of government....except Obamacare (Affordable Care Act). This is after all indications showed that the republicans were unwilling to attempt this strategy to stop the job-killing and rights-restricting Obamacare program, and had [...]
Please Call House Leadership Early AM Wednesday!
A quick "call-to-action" for tomorrow, Weds 9/18! From our friends at Virginians for Quality Healthcare: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ You're having an effect! A House strategy meeting is being held tomorrow at 9. Let's all flood the lines of the House Leadership early tomorrow and tell them to stand strong to defund Obamacare. Set your reminders/clocks now for [...]