State Sovereignty: Anything Else is Just Rearranging the Deck Chairs On the Titannic
Missouri just voted to gut the Health Care Law. Great News!
Cuccinelli continues our lawsuit. Other states are considering similar actions. The states are our only buffer between the the Citizens and the tyrannical Federal Regime. It’s time to take back the 10th Amendment. This year.
A state sovereignty resolution passed the State House last year. We will be supporting (as we finalize the language) a more substantive state sovereignty resolution that will allow the Commonwealth of VA to once again act like a sovereign state. If both houses pass it this year, we will once again live under the Constitution. It is that simple!
Health Care is just the tip of the iceberg. And the only way our nation can avoid hitting that iceberg is to blast it out of the water at the state level.
The rest of this stuff is just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titannic. Don’t get distracted. Focus on the Consitutional issues and gutting the Federal Regime. That is how we win this fight.
Join the Resistance. Join the Roanoke Tea Party.
Some Good News…
From our esteeemed state Attorney General….some good news.
“I’m writing you today with excellent news!
In a decision released this morning, Virginia survived the federal government’s motion to dismiss. This is the first of many hurdles we will be facing – but this is a huge victory nonetheless.
As you all know – how this case turns out will have huge ramifications for the cause of liberty and even Federalism itself. While we are still reviewing the 32 page ruling, I would still like to point your attention to one of the concluding paragraphs in the judge’s ruling:
While this case raises a host of complex constitutional issues, all seem to distill to the single question of whether or not Congress has the power to regulate- and tax- a citizen’s decision not to participate in interstate commerce. Neither the U.S. Supreme Court nor any circuit of appeals has squarely addressed this issue. No reported case from any federal appellate court has extended the Commerce Clause or Tax Clause to include the regulation of a person’s decision not to purchase a product, notwithstanding its effect on interstate commerce. Given the presence of some authority arguably supporting the theory underlying each side’s position, this court cannot conclude at this stage that the complaint fails to state a cause of action.
The secretary’s motion to dismiss will therefore be denied. Resolution of the controlling issues in this case must await a hearing on the merits.
For those of you who are interested, you can read the entire ruling by clicking here.
We’ll be releasing a more thorough analysis on the ruling in the coming days – but as an early supporter of our efforts, I wanted to keep you apprised of the situation.
For Liberty,
Ken Cuccinelli
Attorney General of Virginia
Convention News and more reasons for a REAL State Sovereignty Resolution
Lou Dobbs has tentatively agreed to speak at the Virginia Tea Party Convention on October 8th and 9th.
Lou will joining other notables like Virginia’s own Ken Cuccinelli
Ron Paul
and others. You can get a group price including hotel and a bus trip at our site by clicking here.
Or you can go right to the Convention Website and sign up yourself by clicking here.
Early bird pricing ends this weekend. Be there and help us begin our plan to save Virginia and the US.
As we finalize our state sovereignty resolution and Constitutional Amendment to restore state rights…more evidence that the states are the only buffer between your rights and a tyrannical Federal Government.
Click here to see the destruction of your free speech in action.
And here to see voting rights infringed.
And here to see more potential infringement of your first amendment rights. Not to mention the equal protection clause.
Not to mention the Health Care Law, which is the basis of Ken Cuccinelli’s Lawsuit against the Federal Government, which violates the 10th Amendment.
Not to mention the fact that the following institutions in DC are unconstitutional.
Federal Reserve
Department of Education
Department of Energy
Enviornmental Protection Agency
All of these agencies are either in direct violation of the Constitution, or delve into powers not enumerated by the Constitution, thus violating the 10th Amendment.
There are A LOT more.
We have, in effect, given the Executive Branch the power to do whatever they like. And now that we have a President who actively wants to violate your basic freedoms, he now has the power to do so.
Only a return to State’s Rights can save us from ourselves. The basics of our resolution are here.
Be the Resistance. Join the Roanoke Tea Party!
Sign the petition…get your neighbors to sign the petition….Be a 10ther.
That’s right be a 10ther…one who supports the 10th Amendment. Let’s make the 10th Amendment cool again.
What can YOU do?
Show your suppport for Ken Cuccinelli by signing this petition today. Have your friends, relative, co-workers and everyone you talk to that’s angry about Health Care “reform” sign it. We need to make sure everyone in the USA knows that we suppport our Attorney General.
Contact his office in Richmond to voice your support for his legal challenge in defense of the citizens of Virginia.We are not only fighting for our rights…but the success of this lawsuit can change the course of our entire nation. While the petition is not strictly necessary, we need to ensure that our leaders don’t lose heart when the enemies of freedom attack and distort Cuccinelli’s record. Cuccinelli continues to be hammered by negative press and hounded by hoardes of negative emails and calls. Cuccinelli needs our support.
Come out to the April 1 Tea Party Meeting at the Voice of the Blue Ridge on Melrose Ave at 6:30 PM. We will have some additional actionable items.
Educate yourself
Understand the Constitutional issue at hand by clicking here.
Get information on local GOP debates here.
Action Alerts, Debate Videos and a big thank you to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow: I’m a Tenther!
Check out this blog entry from Rachel Maddow on MSNBC.com. Since like 24 people watch MSNBC, you probably missed this, but Maddow is equating Ken Cuccinelli and the rest of us that are fighting for our 10th Amendment rights to “truthers.”
Maddow users the term “tenthers” to describe us. As if believing in the 10th Amendment is equivalent to believing that 911 was an inside job. That is the metality of the left. And these are the kind of people that are attacking Ken Cuccinelli as he fights to protect our 10th Amendment rights. And according to Ken his office is being inundated with hateful emails and calls.
I don’t know about you but:
I’m Proud to be a Tenther!
We are going to make some T-Shirts proclaiming that we are tenthers…look out for them on our online store soon.
Show your suppport for Ken Cuccinelli by signing this petition today. Have your friends, relative, co-workers and everyone you talk to that’s angry about Health Care “reform” sign it. We need to make sure everyone in the USA knows that we suppport our Attorney General.
Contact his office in Richmond to voice your support for his legal challenge in defense of the citizens of Virginia.We are not only fighting for our rights…but the success of this lawsuit can change the course of our entire nation. While the petition is not strictly necessary, we need to ensure that our leaders don’t lose heart when the enemies of freedom attack and distort Cuccinelli’s record.
Spread this far and wide!
The Roanoke Tea Part co-sponsored a debate between candidates for the chair of the Botetourt County Republican Party and the 6th Congressional Disctrict Republican Party. The video is now available on line and on Valley Vision TV.
The Roanoke Tea Party does not have a position on these internal GOP positions. However, many of our members have expressed an interest in participating in upcoming mass meetings. While leadership of the Tea Party will not engage in these meetings, we certainly encourage our local members to attend the meetings. We offer this video to give you some insight into the candidates so you can make up your own mind, if you are interested in attending a mass meeting.
Here is contact information for all 4 candidates.
Botetourt County Chair
6th District Chair
Nullification. This is why we worked so hard to pass HB 10
The Roanoke Tea Party is proud of its role in helping pass the Health Care Freedom Act, which gives Virginians the right to refuse the unconstitutional mandates of the Health Care Bill.
Here is a blast from the recent past on our participation in the rally.
Ken Cuccinelli has publicly vowed to sue the Federal government.
Bob McDonnell put out this press release. (Finally)
They will come under fire for this, but The Health Care Freedom Act was passed with bi-partisan support. The Senate committee that passed this on to the full State Senate had a Democratic majority. We call on all Virginians to support our state leaders in this fight. Our state has rights under the 10th Amendment and this is the first step in fighting to take back those rights from an oppressive Federal Government.
Make sure they know you appreciate their support. Flood them with thank you notes and calls.
http://www.oag.state.va.us/ Here is the contact info for Cuccinelli.
http://www.governor.virginia.gov/ Here is the contact info for McDonnell.
The point here is that we have a lot more influence on our state legislators than our mostly worthless Federal officials. We will continue to work in the state to reassert the 10th Amendment and help secure these freedoms for all Virginians.
This is only the beginning…
Watching this fight in the House. What a spectacle. And what a disgrace. I did an interview with WSLS 10 tonight. Here’s a link to their site.
Don’t get down. The fact that the Democrats will have had to commit political suicide to pass this bill is a direct result of your efforts in Roanoke, and from Patriot groups across this nation.
Now what?
As we’ve stated numerous times, it is time to move from protests and transition the Roanoke Tea Party into a political force that can force our 2 parties to uphold the Constitution. Please join us for our business meeting at the Voice Of The Blue Ridge at 6:30 PM on April 1. Here are directions.
We fully expectVA Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to file suit to stop this legislation if it passes. 36 other states are likely to join in this effort. Obviously, we appreciate this support of our Constitutional Rights. Other private groups will likely file as well.
We expect Bob McDonnell to sign the Healthcare Freedom Act, which can be used to nullify the unconstitutional aspects of this bill. If he doesn’t sign the bill Monday, we need to start pressuring the governor to do so. The Roanoke Tea Party and other state groups worked very hard to get bi-partisan support in Richmond for the Health Care Freedom Act in the event Washington passed a bill like this…We need this bill signed ASAP.
We need our leaders in the state of Virginia to stand up to the Federal Government and protect the rights of Virginians. We expect our leaders to draw a line around this state and say HELL NO to this blatant violation of our 10th Amendment Rights.
Lastly, we need to focus on removing from office those responsible for this crime against the nation. Tom Periello must be defeated in November. The Lynchburg/Danville/Charlottesville Tea Parties are already working actively to defeat Periello.
Most of our members have Bob Goodlatte as a Congressman. He has worked hard to defeat the bill and has never waivered in his opposition. His support is greatly appreciated.
There are several Tea Party Groups forming in the NRV area that we will be working with to try and find ways to unseat Rick Boucher. While he voted against the Health Care bill, his vote for Cap and Trade was already a deal breaker. (Periello voted for Cap and Trade too)
A vote for Cap and Trade is bad for any Congressman, but particularly for Boucher, who represents areas where Coal Mining is the major industry. Cap and Trade would further gut this industry, kill jobs in his disrict and further our national shortage of domestic energy sources.
Getting Boucher and Periello out of office becomes job # 1. Job 1A:
Make sure their replacements support
The Constitution
Free Markets
Individual Liberties
Fiscal Responsibility
That starts the long road back to sanity in DC. And don’t think we have forgotten about Webb and Warner. You are complicit in this crime too….and your unelection will come as soon as possible.
Moment of Crisis…And the Roanoke Tea Party’s Manifesto
Sorry for the delay in this post. We have had problems with the site for the past couple of days. I am traveling (a long ago planned wedding I’m attending in Newport News) and tied up with family stuff. The timing couldn’t be worse. However, I think most of the Congressman know what they are going to do…they are just savvy enough to try and wrangle more sweetheart deals from the Democratic leadership. At this point, I think the die is pretty well cast. But in case I’m wrong…let’s keep up the pressure on Boucher and Periello.
The slaughter solution has passed. And now the Democrats are bribing and cheating their way to a 216 person vote in the House. So the Democrats are willing to destroy the Constitution to pass this bill. The process is unconstitutional, the bill is unconstitutional. The result:
Your freedoms are in peril.
The specifics of the bill aren’t important now…though we all know that this isn’t going to help anyone but Democrats who are trying to seize power. If the government can subvert the Constitution to create laws without the consent of the people, our Republic is in an unparalleled crisis.
Thanks to Congressman Goodlatte for his support of the Constitution. From a message that Goodlatte sent to the Roanoke Tea Party yesterday.
“I wanted to let you know about a resolution that the Congressman co-sponsored which would prevent the speaker from bringing a rule to the floor unless it allows for an up-or-down vote on the Senate health care bill, and additionally he gave a speech on the house floor yesterday along with 124 other members of the Republican caucus against not only the health care bill itself, but also against the process by which the Democrats are trying to ram this through the House.”
We also appreciate Tom Periello for his courage in crossing over and voting against the Slaughter Solution. Yet he is going to vote for the bill? What sense does that make?
However, Rick Boucher went along with the Slaughter Solution. Congressman Boucher, you voted against the bill the first time around…and now you vote for the unconstitutional procedure to pass the unconstitutional bill you originally opposed? What?!?!?
The root cause of this problem is that we have progressives who are either too incompetent to see the constitutional issues with this bill, or willing accomplices to the greatest constitutional crisis in this nation since the Civil War.
So what do we do?
There is a rally in DC today at noon at the Capitol. I am watching it now. At some point, I think these rally’s are losing their effectiveness. I prefer hounding your Congressman, Leave Goodlatte alone, or thank him for showing leadership on this…but if you are in Boucher or Periello’s district
Call him
Call him
Call him.
“All politics is local”…make them fear for their jobs.
Governor McDonnell, we need every voice now. Sign the Health Care Freedom Act and join the fight! It has been sitting on your desk for over a week. What are you waiting for? We could have been the first state to approve nullification. But Idaho has beaten us to the punch.
Thanks to AG Ken Cuccinelli for his leadership on nullification and his willingness to fight for the rights the Federal government are trying to steal from us.
All of this is just, in the words of Ken Cuccinell, a rear guard action. If you were uncertain about the direction of progressives in DC, events of the past few days should have removed all doubt. The latest Gallop Poll shows Congressional approval at 16%. The question remains: what we are going to do about it?
The answer is we have to change the equation. It’s simple.
Step 1:
Get the current crop of progressives out of DC and Richmond.
The GOP is flush with confidence and joy as they feel they will sweep back in to power in November. We want to help that happen. Not to mention in 2011 when every State Senator is up for re-election. With the current environment and our active support, we can make this happen. As a local group we need to focus primarily on local races and get good men and women into office. But here’s the rub…
What are the new politicians going to differently? If it is the same economic policies that the GOP Congress and Bush pursued from 2000 – 2006 when they had a majority, we will end up in the same place we are today…with the people getting frustrated with the GOP and voting Democrats back in…
Is that really what we want? Is that what we are fighting for. Never Again.
Step 2:
Whoever is in power needs to be accountable to:
Support the Constitution
Show Fiscal Responsibility
Defend Individual Liberties
Support the Free Market
The Roanoke Tea Party does not care what your party affiliation is…but we do care deeply if you defend these basic principles. We are looking at Bob McDonnell just as critically as we would look at any Governor. He’s not getting a pass because he has an R behind his name. For those who put party loyalty above our principles, the Roanoke Tea Party is not the place for you.
Lastly, as the Roanoke Tea Party continues to grow, we need to continue to focus most of our energy on issues that are local to us…The Roanoke Valley, The New River Valley and Bedford/Lynchburg. We need to ensure that good candidates are representing us at every level of government: from school boards to Congress. From House of Delegates to the US Senate.
If you really support these basic principles, you can look at a piece of legislation and know that it violates these principles. Never mind that McDonnell’s a Republican. If you look at his original Jobs bill, it is full of tax breaks for “Green Jobs.” By doing this, the government is subverting the free market by targeting tax breaks to the businesses the government deems as good.
That does not support Free Markets. And we should oppose it.
Step 3: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 forever
We all have to get past party issues and look at how well are elected officials are upholding their principles. Forever.
The other advantage of acting locally is that no one knows what will happen to the economy. With the oppressive debt both parties in DC have piled up over the past few years, Moody’s is considering downgrading the USA’s bond rating. Did you hear that? The USA, the greatest economic force in the history of the world, may being downgraded!
Glen Beck picked up on this last night. If the federal government goes bankrupt, we may be faced with a historical shift in this nation. Everyone likes to say “when things get better…we’ll be fine.” But please note that the Moody’s report also predicted unprecedented social upheaval when the US government finally starts to address the fiscal mess. What does that mean? No one knows for sure.
We have a Federal Government that is bound and determined to push us into a socialist society and destroy the basic tenets of our nation. What does that mean long term….No one knows for sure.
All we can really control politically is our local elections. When our local/state /Federal officials are faced with crucial decisions soon that could alter the very direction of this nation…we must have leaders who are up to this challenge.
As a local group, we need to be educated, prepared and ready for any eventuality. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst is always good advise. At some point very soon, our state and local officials are going to have to stand up to the Federal Government and say NO. And unless we are pushing them to do that…it will never happen. Being an effective voice locally has NEVER BEEN MORE CRITICAL THAN AT THIS PIVOTAL MOMENT IN HISTORY.
As a group, we need to stop being slaves to our current system. The system we have in place can be changed if we have the courage to stand on our convictions.
When the 10th Amendment is always respected, when we always allow for a truly free markets, when we always respect individual liberties and when the government is always thrifty; we will see this nation flourish economically and are freedoms will be secured.
Keep your powder dry people, whatever happens in DC over the next few days is only the first battle. The real battle will be in November, when we start to replace politicians and hold new ones accountable.The sad part is that the battle will never be over…we will always need to be vigilant because people, being people, are going to disappoint us.
That’s why are founders created this government to ensure our God Given rights are protected.That is our mission and for the sake of our children we cannot fail.
Overall we are having a successful Legislative year…in Virginia
Former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neil used to always say that “all politics is local.”
While D.C. is still befuddled and stuck between the ineffective leadership of the 2 parties in and out of power, Richmond seems to be moving in the right direction in regards to issues we should be able to agree on Tea Party members.
Below is an email from John Taylor, President of Tertium Quids, and a real patriot who continues the bi-partisan fight to pass common sense, Constitutionaly sound legislation in our state legislature. If you aren’t a member, you need to join today!
Please don’t forget about our March 8th business meeting and to call the Goveronor’s Office about his participation in the Council of Governors. So far, the governor’s office has not been responsive to repeated email and phone queries about thie brainchild of the Obama Admnistration. Very dissapointing.
But here is some good news from Tertium Quids.
Legislative update – 2/17/10
Since the bills that passed either the House or Senate have now crossed over to the other chamber, let’s review:
SUCCESSES!
HB 10 (Health Care Freedom Act) – passed the House.
SB 417, SB 311, SB 283 (health care) – passed the Senate and the House.
SB 512 (ethics, SB 4 was rolled into SB 512) – passed the Senate
HB 570 (changes burden of proof on tax assessments) – passed the House.
HB 652 (eminent domain compensation) – passed the House.
HB 223 (resurrection of death tax – we opposed) – killed in committee
HB 275 (resurrection of death tax – we opposed) – killed in committee
HB 269 (gas tax increase – we opposed) – killed in committee
HB 230 (gas tax increase – we opposed) – killed in committee
DISAPPOINTMENTS!
HB 31 (health care reciprocity) – killed in committee
HB 119 (eliminates corporate income tax) – apparently killed in committee.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
HJ 7 (health care) – left in committee, will be brought back in 2011.
HJ 26 (TABOR) – left in committee, will be brought back in 2011.
HJ 115 (eminent domain) – left in committee, will be brought back in 2011.
Not a bad showing, but don’t let your guard down. We’re not finished, yet.
If you have any questions about legislation or the legislative process, do not hesitate to give us a call at 703-753-2268 or send us an e-mail to TMGCoalition@aol.com.
John
John Taylor
President
Tertium Quids
www.TertiumQuids.org
www.TertiumQuids/blogspot.com
JTaylor@TertiumQuids.org
Office: 703-753-2268
Fax: 703-753-1900
Why is our Governor a part of this?!? Call today and ask!…plus other News…
Please make plans to attend our Business meeting on March 8 at 6:30 PM. We will be at Parker’s Seafood. We will be voting on at least 1 item, so if you are not a full member, you will not have a vote. Join up here.
The fight continues to stop tax increases in Botetourt County. If you live in “the BTOT,” please join this group and get involved. Botetourt County is proposing a historically large county budget.
Why is Governor McDonnell part of this!?!?
I received this email from Danny Goad yesterday about the Council of Governors. I share his concern about our governors participation in this Council.
I, like many, are concerned this could be used destroy our Constitutional rights. Here is a very detailed analysis of this Executive Order and what it likely means. The fact that our newly elected governor has agreed to this is very disturbing.
Here’s Danny’s Email. I urge you to call the governor and demand answers. Our new Governor needs to understand that his party affiliation means nothing to the Tea Party movement. We need answers NOW.
I have called the governor’s office to inquire about why he is participating in this and what legal justification is there. Also, since the 17th amendment changed so that states had have no representation in the federal legislature that he should work to have the 17th amendment repealed.
The Governor’s number is (804)786-2211.
When I called them they seemed totally unversed on the subject. I finally had to leave a message with a policy representative.
Thanks for your help.
Order
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/2010executive_order.pdf
Update: Here is the message I sent to the Governor today. You can send him a message too at this link.
Governor McDonnell,
You have agreed to serve on President Obama’s Council of Governors. This Executive Order from the President is troubling and seems to be an attempt by the Federal government to gain even more control over states, in the guise of emergency management.
I voted for you sir, and I believe that you understand that the 10th Amendment is being trampled over by the Federal Government on a daily basis.
I, and the rest of the Roanoke Tea Party, need to understand why you are participating in this Council, given the grave Constitutional issues raised by this Executive Order. Unless, you can provide us with some justification for your participation, we would respectfully ask you to pull out of the Council of Governors as soon as possible.
We eagerly await your reply.
Chip Tarbutton
President
Roanoke Tea Party
roanoketeaparty.com
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