Archive for August, 2011

DeMint on Obama’s Request to address Congress

Paul Conner at The Daily Caller has Jim DeMint’s take on Obama’s pitiful political ploy: DeMint, from his hometown of Greenville, S.C., issued a statement saying that “the president should pick another night.” “Frankly, we’ve had enough speeches from the President,” DeMint said. “If he has a jobs proposal, put it in writing, give us [...]

August 31, 2011  Tags:   Posted in: Uncategorized  3 Comments

Boehner’s Letter to Obama

By now you’ve probably heard that Obama requested to come and speak before a Joint Session of Congress at the same time … Wednesday at 8 PM … as a long scheduled GOP Presidential debate at the Reagan Library. And that Speaker Boehner kinda told him “we’re busy, how’s Thursday look for you?” Here is [...]

August 31, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

SC Supreme Court rejects “power of one” practice

This one may be a bit over my head, I’ll have to read it a few times and maybe get one of the legislators to give me a briefing … but it sounds like this is a GOOD THING. As reported by Rick Brundrett at The Nerve: The balance of power in state government shifted [...]

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We, The People. Roger Nutt Newsletter … Parks Audit Edition

Here is Roger’s newsletter on today’s meeting. Excerpt: As you may know, we were presented with the Financial Audit for the Parks & Recreation Department (mostly covering the Tyger River Park) this morning. Please click HERE to read the full text and to watch the videos of the actual meeting and presentation. Remember: Rumors are [...]

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SC Voter ID … From the Gov’s Office

On September 28, SCDMV will host a “State Identification Card Day” for citizens who do not have a valid state driver’s license or ID card. DMV will provide free transportation to and from an SCDMV office so that eligible citizens may apply for a state ID card. To participate, call 1-855-STATE ID to request transportation.

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Wisconsin Labor Day Parade … Good News!

The unions have folded! From WKOW.com: The Marathon County Labor Council has reversed a decision that excluded Republican politicians from participating in the Labor Day parade in Wausau. Labor Council President Randy Radtke earlier said Republican elected officials were not invited because they supported changes to collective bargaining for public employee unions. Wausau Mayor Jim [...]

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Laurens County Tea Party invites us …

Please read this invitation from our pals over in Laurens County, who are helping to coordinate this Tea Party Express stop in Greenville! ++++++++++++++++++++ The TEA Party Express has partnered with CNN and will host the 9-12-11 presidential debate in Tampa, Florida. The Tea Party Debate has tremendous significance because it is powered by engaged [...]

August 30, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Pay Attention. Show Up. Be Focused. Persevere. Do Your Research.

Chris Gregor at BigGovernment writes a swell article (swell? where did that come from?) on a group of level-headed townspeople in BIG BLUE BERKSHIRES who focused their efforts on a budget situation with their teachers’ unions/school boards, got their messaging right, kept their troops marshalled and achieved what looked like an impossiblity. The process for [...]

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Wisconsin Labor Day Parade

The immaturity and petty behavior from Wisconsin unions continues. Progress Illinois reports: A Wisconsin union council has banned state Republicans from taking part in this year’s Wausau Labor Day parade and festivities. “Usually they’ve been in the parade, but it seems like they only want to stand with us one day a year, and the [...]

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GOP to unveil bill to force changes at UN

Nicole Gaouette and Bill Varner writing at Bloomberg.com report: House Republicans are planning to introduce today legislation that seeks to force major changes at the United Nations, using as leverage the U.S.’s 22 percent contribution to the world body’s operating budget. The bill by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the Republican chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, [...]

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