Why you Need to Understand about State Nullification

Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century

Originally posted on (((www.IamTheTeaParty.net))) WE THE PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER! Please read this post. It is an introduction to one of a handful of important peaceful solutions we can use to restore our republic. State nullification is the idea that the states can and must prevent the enforcement … [Read more...]

Four legislators earn Best Friend of the Taxpayer award

Legislative Scorecard 2010

Last week, the Taxpayers League of Minnesota released their annual Legislative Scorecard for the 2010 legislative session. The release marks the 14th annual Taxpayers League scorecard which ranks all Minnesota legislators on key tax and spending votes. To earn the "Best Friend of the Taxpayer" … [Read more...]

The End of the Republic, Or the Beginning of Its Restoration?

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Originally posted by Bill Reed at ((( www.IamTheTeaParty.net ))) “When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.” – Benjamin Franklin “The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with … [Read more...]

Bachmann Bulletin – New Veterans' Clinic Announced in Ramsey

VA Announces New Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Ramsey, MN Yesterday, the Veterans Administration announced a new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Ramsey, MN. The construction of this new, 20,000 square foot, state of the art Community-Based Outpatient Clinic will greatly expand … [Read more...]

Oberstar's Healthcare Vote Allows Tax-Payer Funded Abortions

Chip Cravaack for Congress

Despite Congressman Oberstar’s assurances that there would be no taxpayer funding of abortion under Obamacare, it was reported this week that the President approved $160 million for the state of Pennsylvania to implement a new insurance program that will cover abortions. Oberstar said he was, … [Read more...]

The Last Refuge of a Scoundrel

A good potent writing.... The article below is completely neutral ...not anti Republican or Democrat.  Scoundrels come in all affiliations. Charlie Reese, a retired reporter for the Orlando Sentinel has hit the nail directly on the head, defining clearly who it is that in the final analysis … [Read more...]

Restaurant Recovery Act

Brian Grogan for State Representative 43B

Recently, Republican candidate for Governor Tom Emmer spoke of the need for a law to relieve restaurant owners from paying the full minimum wage to employees who earn tips.  Unfortunately, this debate has been misstated and it is hurting the many small business, restaurant owners who employee over … [Read more...]

Bachmann Bulletin – Democrats Pass a Budget That's Not Really a Budget

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Democrats Pass a Budget That's Not Really a Budget Last week by the slimmest of margins (215-210), House Democrats passed a non-existent $1.12 trillion budget. Confused? I don't blame you. The Democrats' "deemed as passed" resolution is missing the most basic elements of a … [Read more...]

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs – Emmer Message

A Message from Tom Emmer Yesterday we kicked off the next phase of the Freedom and Prosperity Project. We are talking with different businesses around the state about the most important issue in this election: jobs. The first stop was at a restaurant where we listened to the owners talk about … [Read more...]

The Price of Freedom

Arlington Cemetary

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two … [Read more...]