February 2011 Blog Posts (96)

CELEBRATING "RICK RANT DAY" IN AMERICA: FEBRUARY 19

 

Two years ago today, Rick Santelli, a CNBC reporter, let out a rant heard round the world!  He ranted about Obama’s Mortgage Bailout Plan.  He was ticked.  He was hot.  He was mad.  He then said without thinking about it -- “Let’s have a tea party.”

 

He had no idea his anger would light a movement never before…

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Added by FCTP on February 19, 2011 at 4:24am — 2 Comments

Fox News: House Votes to Defund 'ObamaCare' in Burst of Activity on Spending Bill

Published February 18, 2011

The house has voted on a republican amendment to defund Obamacare.  The vote was 239-187 in favor of defunding.  They are voting on a number of amendments today.  You can find the rest of the story here:…

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Added by Patricia M. McBride on February 18, 2011 at 2:09pm — No Comments

Politico: House votes to defund Planned Parenthood

The vote to defund Planned Parenthood has been taken and passed by The vote was 240-185.  There were 11 democrats that voted in favor of defunding Planned Parenthood. 

The rest of the story can be found here:  …

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Added by Patricia M. McBride on February 18, 2011 at 2:04pm — No Comments

The Shark Tank: Governor Scott Kills High-Speed Rail, Takes Heat from Senate Republicans

The article indicates that Governor Scott used a great deal of common sense and saw that the risks of high speed rail far outweighed any potential benefits.  The people of Florida just can't afford it.  The news that I find appalling is that 26 of our state senators have written the governor a letter rebuking him for turning away the federal money for this project and they have also written to Transportation Secretary…

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Added by Patricia M. McBride on February 18, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Public Unions vs the State of Wisconsin

From my blog at http://theatleeappeal.com/

 

So Obama and the rest of his administration are just all in a tizzy over the recent events in Wisconsin. You see, Wisconsin’s governor is trying to get his state’s finances in order. In doing so, he is attempting to go after the most destructive force to any government budget – unions. This is causing Democrats in the area and in the Capitol to…

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Added by David Atlee on February 18, 2011 at 6:40am — 9 Comments

Is there a Bad Moon Rising over America?

  

 

As the computer readied for another day of activism, I wondered what the headlines would carry or what action…

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Added by FCTP on February 18, 2011 at 4:30am — 39 Comments

Supporting Governor Scott

Truly, I'm amazed they the "power elite" have held the monetary system together this long.

I trust Govornor Scott, he is a smart man and has weighed all of the secondary costs.

First the Federal Government simply does not have the money to allocate for high-speed train.

If we know this then why would Florida want to proceed with the high-speed train.

Yes California would be a better decision, as I base my opinion on the trust I have for the people of…

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Added by Robert G. Deardorff on February 17, 2011 at 8:38pm — 1 Comment

Hats Off to the New Governor

Foresight is something that has not been witnessed as of late in the political arena. Hats off to Rick Scott for refusing to accept federal funds for what would likely become thousands of taxpayer-subsidized jobs. You can pay me now, or you can pay me later...I prefer to forego the short-term boost in favor of long-term stability for the State of Florida. The jobs we need are self-sustaining jobs that will provide employment in the private sector, not another round of bailouts and unionized…

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Added by Sherry Gill on February 17, 2011 at 7:13pm — No Comments

Please call, Email and FAX your support to Wisconsin Governor and legislators

Folks,

 

Wisconsin is trying to cut their budget and reduce public employee union power in the state.  Organize for America and other organizations are busing in protesters from out of state to disrupt the legislature.  Please see news reports.

 

Why is this important to you?  If you are for limited government and responsible government spending, this shows what you are up against.  In Florida, our governor is trying to cut the budget.  What's going on in…

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Added by Lane Watkins on February 17, 2011 at 1:21pm — No Comments

Red Rover, Red Rover -- Send the Feds Right Over

As a kid, we loved to play Red Rover during recess.  The object of the game was to have two teams – with approximately 10 per team.  The teams would face each other about 30 feet apart.  Both teams would be holding hands with the 10 on their team.

The game went like this:

  • Team A would scream out:  Red rover, red rover, send “name” right…
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Added by FCTP on February 17, 2011 at 7:03am — 9 Comments

What's going on in Washington?

I heard a lot of talk from Republicans when they took over the house a few months ago.  So far I'm seeing very little action.  Paul Ryan on Fox ducking and weaving when asked about entitlements.  The house rules committee just voted against an amendment that would have defunded Obamacare.  No support to go back to 2008 spending levels.  What is going on up there?  I'm starting to feel like I was duped.  What do my fellow tea partiers think?

Added by Tea Party Patriot on February 16, 2011 at 10:49pm — No Comments

Thank You Wisconsin for cutting your budget and suspending public employee unions!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

 

To:  The Elected Officials of the great state of Wisconsin

Governor Scott Walker

Senate President Michael Ellis

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald

Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald

 

From: Jacksonville, Florida

 

Subject:  Thank You Wisconsin!

 

Thank you Wisconsin!

 

Thank you for having the courage to tackle the budget issues in your…

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Added by Lane Watkins on February 16, 2011 at 9:58pm — No Comments

Governor: Thank you for shutting down the High Speed Rail scam and returning the federal funds!!!!!

 

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

 

VIA FAX and Email

 

To:

Governor Rick Scott

Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll

State Senate President Mike Haridopolos, SenatePresident’sOffice@flsenate.gov

State Senator Stephen Wise,   wise.stephen.web@flsenate.gov

State House Speaker Dean Cannon

State House Representative Daniel Davis

Senator Bill Nelson, 202 224-5274, FAX:  202 228…

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Added by Lane Watkins on February 16, 2011 at 9:51pm — No Comments

Times Union: Obama’s proposed budget includes $6.4M for bus-only lanes in Jacksonville

February 15, 2011 "The funding is to ease congestion in the Northside." 

I don't know how many of you watch our buses and notice how low ridership is, but not many people ride the bus.  I can't imagine why we would tear up more of our city streets to do this (unless of course this is another move to help the unions....I suspect).  I also don't understand how eliminating one lane and making it dedicated is going to ease…

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Added by Patricia M. McBride on February 16, 2011 at 10:35am — No Comments

Times Union: Florida might try to be first state to withdraw from Medicaid; Proposal would replace pilot program or state would go alone

You may wish to keep abreast of this potential push back by our governor.  Governor Scott has been busy, but it appears to be a good kind of busy :), and he may even get a few other states looking at his ideas to overcome the problems with medicaid and it's expense to our state.

 

The whole article can be found here: …

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Added by Patricia M. McBride on February 16, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Speed Rating

Ladies and Gentlemen,

If you missed last nights "Speed Rating" event, you missed a good time.

The men and women of FCTP went the extra mile to make this an outstanding event.

We met so many ladies and gentlemen running for the various offices, they were all very good at answering our questions, and all seemed to be glad to be there.

My sincere thanks to the Small Business group for helping to make this a tremendous success.

Also a special thanks to both our…

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Added by Tom Wright on February 16, 2011 at 8:52am — 6 Comments

WILL YOU TAKE FIVE BABY STEPS FOR LIBERTY TODAY?

Some days I wish I could stay in bed, put the pillow over my head and sleep until a new day dawns in America.  I’ve tried that but I keep waking up to a sun shining through my bedroom window and a voice saying “Get up, you have to get moving and do your part.” 

 

Today is one of those days.

 

We have so much to talk about and do for our country and if we were a single focus organization, it would make it easier.  We are not.  We are a Liberty-focused organization…

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Added by FCTP on February 16, 2011 at 8:21am — 43 Comments

Foreign policy disaster

The crew on "Morning Joe" was stunned when Harvard University Professor and Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University, Niall Ferguson stated "President Obama is one of the least experienced men in terms of Foreign Policy to ever occupy the White House. And yet, he has advisers around him who are, frankly, second, if not third-rate"..."As far as I can see, Obama’s strategic (foreign policy) concept is, ‘I’m not George W. Bush – love me".

 

Video can be seen here: …

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Added by Ron on February 16, 2011 at 7:53am — No Comments

WWRD? (What Would Reagan Do) - How would Ronald Reagan address the challenges we have today?

by: Trent Derr - Morning in America

 

Are you better off than you were two years ago? For most people, the answer is no. Compared to two years ago, more people are unemployed, the credit markets are still a mess, businesses are still being stymied by further federal regulation, and the global community has no idea what we stand for with our…

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Added by Trent Derr on February 15, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

AOL: Obama Plans to Cut SBA Budget Almost in Half (hope the teachers union is listening)

Perhaps those who wish to beat our governor up for cutting education funding by not renewing the expenditure of the stimulus will be mindful of the Small Business Administration cut that Obama is making before they are too critical.

"The president's 2012 budget proposal slashes Small Business Administration funding by 45 percent, although the agency's 2011 total was significantly inflated because of stimulus spending."

 Although I think this cut in spending will hurt the…

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Added by Patricia M. McBride on February 15, 2011 at 1:00pm — No Comments

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RYAN NICHOLS - Hardened Criminal?? Seriously??

If you're not already aware. This is what's going on in DC while dangerous criminals are allowed back out on the streets.  It's horrifying that this is happening to our citizens and veterans for protesting the hijacking of our election process. This is still happening! They are STILL being tortured and treated like full on terrorists. 

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