Month: April 2011

Tax Filing Rally Mt. Pleasant Michigan April 16 2011

There will be a mid Michigan Tea Party rally April 16th in Mount Pleasant Mid Michigan Patriots Tax Filing Rally 16 April, 2011 Location: Mary McGuire School 4883 East Crosslanes Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 PROGRAM 1:00-1:15: Welcome – Larry Miller…

And On That Debt Limit

A friend and local activist Penny Misner has taken it upon herself to remind folks that our representatives need to be contacted.  Her letter to Michigan US congressman Bill Huizenga is to the point, and makes it very clear that…

Herman Cain At Rally Tomorrow April 14, 2011

Herman Cain Keynote Capitol Steps April 14th, 2011 12 Noon Writer, Speaker, Presidential contender and conservative businessman Herman Cain is scheduled to speak as keynote for a rally and other events sponsored by the Michigan Americans For Prosperity. The one…

I Met A Hero Last Saturday

As you all may be aware by now, there was an awards ceremony for the Sam Adams Alliance in Chicago, and I was the recipient of the Watchdog Award.  My efforts helped to keep integrity in the voting process, but there are quite a few out there who do so daily.

The awards went to a number of truly active individuals who have really made a difference in the political landscape and have protected the freedoms we enjoy through the pen.  Warning of danger and advancing policy that keeps the power in the hands of the people.  To even be considered was truly an honor.  To be around these folks is especially invigorating and inspiring.

One such person won the “Modern Day Sam” award of $20,000.

Modern Day Sam Adams – Prize: $20,000 – Like the original Samuel Adams, this strategist sparked a revolution, redrawing the lines of the political landscape. The Strategist united people behind a vision that successfully acted as both change agent and connector.

Winner of the Modern Day Sam Adams award will be chosen from among the finalists and will be announced April 8 at the award show.

An agent of change indeed, the winner of this award, Tim Eyman, of Mukilteo, Washington, campaigned for and passed an initiative that requires a 2/3rds legislative majority to pass tax increases, and a majority vote to increase fees in Washington State.

It doesn’t take much of a genius to figure how this can help stakeholder taxpayers when the chips are down.  Tim should be especially proud when watching the last few seconds (time 1:40) of this video:

When Tim did not win in his category of “Reformer”, I had a pretty good idea that he would be the Modern Day Sam Adams winner.

It was not disappointing at all.

Sammie Motivation

For this writer, it doesn’t take much to elicit an opinion or engage in an argument of policy. Part of the overall process of the argument is the knowing of whether one has the tools of proof, or something to…

Where’s Sam?

Sam Gets around. After greeting us in the Sam Adams alliance offices, he kind of hung around for lunch In fact Sam took a liking to some of us and decided to make a break for it with our assistance.…

Chicago

Down here for the Sammies. Two things. Tolls, and Traffic.

Its For The Children

Reposted from RightMichigan.com Think of the children. For Real.  I am saying this. When daddy or mommy are considering whether or not to go grab a bottle of Triminic, Flintstones gravel throat annihilator, or one of the wildly popular alternatives…

Protecting the Citizens Vote in Michigan

By Jeri Irene LeRoi The most important element in maintaining a strong Republic, intended by the founding fathers, was the vote privilege of the American Citizen. Both the Federal and State law clearly states, only citizens of this nation have…

April 14 2011 “Keep Em Honest” Rally

Where Capitol Steps and Capitol Ave When From 12:00-1:30 for the main rally, with educational and informative events across the street afterward.  Held during legislative hours so you can visit your state rep or state senator. MORE Hosted by Michigan…