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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Bob Bennett Open letter to Mike Lee
Mr. Lee,
Last week, three retired generals and a Utah guardswoman who has served in Afghanistan held a press conference to voice concerns about your position on the War on Terror and, specifically, Afghanistan.
Your response was unsettling and unsatisfying to us. You claimed that your words were taken out of context, but you never actually addressed the issues raised. Then your campaign spokesman said you were only speaking "hypothetically". Which was it? Were you taken out of context, or were you only speaking hypothetically?
This is the kind of double-speak that makes voters cynical. And we've seen this movie all too often, most recently in 2008. Then, a bright, young attorney came on the scene and captured the imagination of America. He raised their hopes with his rhetoric but kept his positions vague. Once in office, he quickly dashed their dreams with his actions. We can't allow that to happen in Utah this election year.
Since your political views are still largely unknown, it is our responsibility as delegates to raise questions, and your responsibility as a candidate to answer them.
Your positions on foreign policy appear to be well outside the Republican mainstream. According to your campaign social media director, you do not support the war on terror. [Connor Boyack, Facebook. March 22, 2010 1:51PM]. He indicates that you are a disciple of Congressman Ron Paul on National Security issues [Connor Boyack, Facebook. March 22, 2010 1:51PM]. You've already stated that we should get out of Afghanistan "as soon as we can". Do you also agree with Paul that we should abandon Israel?
These isolationist views line up perfectly with the anti-war, anti-American views of MoveOn.org, the Daily Kos, and are the positions of the extreme left. They are the views of those who do not understand America's role and responsibility in the world.
We find this worldview to be disqualifying if you believe it. It would be disturbing to us as delegates to have a senator from our state carry such views to Washington.
We are Reagan Republicans who believe in his vision of America as a "city set on a hill." We believe America must never shrink from being a beacon of hope for the rest of the world. We look forward to you reply, which we will distribute to other delegates as widely as we can.
Last week, three retired generals and a Utah guardswoman who has served in Afghanistan held a press conference to voice concerns about your position on the War on Terror and, specifically, Afghanistan.
Your response was unsettling and unsatisfying to us. You claimed that your words were taken out of context, but you never actually addressed the issues raised. Then your campaign spokesman said you were only speaking "hypothetically". Which was it? Were you taken out of context, or were you only speaking hypothetically?
This is the kind of double-speak that makes voters cynical. And we've seen this movie all too often, most recently in 2008. Then, a bright, young attorney came on the scene and captured the imagination of America. He raised their hopes with his rhetoric but kept his positions vague. Once in office, he quickly dashed their dreams with his actions. We can't allow that to happen in Utah this election year.
Since your political views are still largely unknown, it is our responsibility as delegates to raise questions, and your responsibility as a candidate to answer them.
Your positions on foreign policy appear to be well outside the Republican mainstream. According to your campaign social media director, you do not support the war on terror. [Connor Boyack, Facebook. March 22, 2010 1:51PM]. He indicates that you are a disciple of Congressman Ron Paul on National Security issues [Connor Boyack, Facebook. March 22, 2010 1:51PM]. You've already stated that we should get out of Afghanistan "as soon as we can". Do you also agree with Paul that we should abandon Israel?
These isolationist views line up perfectly with the anti-war, anti-American views of MoveOn.org, the Daily Kos, and are the positions of the extreme left. They are the views of those who do not understand America's role and responsibility in the world.
We find this worldview to be disqualifying if you believe it. It would be disturbing to us as delegates to have a senator from our state carry such views to Washington.
We are Reagan Republicans who believe in his vision of America as a "city set on a hill." We believe America must never shrink from being a beacon of hope for the rest of the world. We look forward to you reply, which we will distribute to other delegates as widely as we can.
Response to Bob Bennets "OPEN LETTER TO MIKE LEE"
Dear Mr Bennett,
My name is Jennie Larsen, I am a state Delegate district 67. I read the letter below and was sick to my stomach that YOU support policing the world, getting involved in foreign affairs that aren't ours, and completely ignore that fact that the so called "WAR ON TERROR" is being FUELED by our involvement in other countries that we have NO RIGHT being in. It has also reigned in the Patriot Act which is a blatant disregard of OUR Freedoms! My husband IS a National Guardsman who served a year in Iraq and I can tell you this, the sentiment across the board in the units he has served in and in the in the neighborhood which I live where my neighbors 20 year old son SHOT HIMSELF after returning from Iraq is the same "WE DON'T BELONG THERE" I also find it EXTREMELY ironic that you are so gun ho on this issue yet in a bill YOU supported I noticed that out of the MILLIONS of dollars given in this so called "DEFENSE" the LEAST amount was given to OUR BOARDERS!! Our first line of defense which YOU and most other politicians in Washington continue to IGNORE!! I also don't appreciate you speaking on behalf of the republican party calling us a "REGAN Republican" I am an AMERICAN living in a country that is suppose to be a "REPUBLIC" with GOD GIVEN rights protected by LAW. How can we be a beacon of hope to other nations when we are killing their people, policing their countries and illegally occupying their lands. Like you I will be sending my response to this "OPEN LETTER" to all delegates and EVERYONE whom Iam involved with through business, school, and my personal life. You in every way have been a traitor to our state and country and it's time for you to go.
Jennie Larsen
State Delegate district 67
My name is Jennie Larsen, I am a state Delegate district 67. I read the letter below and was sick to my stomach that YOU support policing the world, getting involved in foreign affairs that aren't ours, and completely ignore that fact that the so called "WAR ON TERROR" is being FUELED by our involvement in other countries that we have NO RIGHT being in. It has also reigned in the Patriot Act which is a blatant disregard of OUR Freedoms! My husband IS a National Guardsman who served a year in Iraq and I can tell you this, the sentiment across the board in the units he has served in and in the in the neighborhood which I live where my neighbors 20 year old son SHOT HIMSELF after returning from Iraq is the same "WE DON'T BELONG THERE" I also find it EXTREMELY ironic that you are so gun ho on this issue yet in a bill YOU supported I noticed that out of the MILLIONS of dollars given in this so called "DEFENSE" the LEAST amount was given to OUR BOARDERS!! Our first line of defense which YOU and most other politicians in Washington continue to IGNORE!! I also don't appreciate you speaking on behalf of the republican party calling us a "REGAN Republican" I am an AMERICAN living in a country that is suppose to be a "REPUBLIC" with GOD GIVEN rights protected by LAW. How can we be a beacon of hope to other nations when we are killing their people, policing their countries and illegally occupying their lands. Like you I will be sending my response to this "OPEN LETTER" to all delegates and EVERYONE whom Iam involved with through business, school, and my personal life. You in every way have been a traitor to our state and country and it's time for you to go.
Jennie Larsen
State Delegate district 67
Monday, April 19, 2010
Bob Bennet Retire???
Here is a link to an article that suggests Bob Bennet should drop out before the convention.
http://www.lonsberry.com/writings.cfm?go=4
If the link doesn't work you should be able to copy and paste it in you browser
Enjoy the read.
Chris
http://www.lonsberry.com/writings.cfm?go=4
If the link doesn't work you should be able to copy and paste it in you browser
Enjoy the read.
Chris
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Patrick Painter
Hey Everyone,
Representative Patrick Painter called me to chat and I told him that people at the caucus felt as though Payson wasn't being represented to well. He told me different things he had pushed for and worked on and I asked him to send me some stuff to post to our blog. This is what he sent. I have read through it and it's really great to see the work he has done. I'm asking all of you to read through it as well.
Thanks!!!
Jennie Larsen
Representative Patrick Painter called me to chat and I told him that people at the caucus felt as though Payson wasn't being represented to well. He told me different things he had pushed for and worked on and I asked him to send me some stuff to post to our blog. This is what he sent. I have read through it and it's really great to see the work he has done. I'm asking all of you to read through it as well.
Thanks!!!
Jennie Larsen
Monday, April 5, 2010
Meet and Mingle Meeting Dates and Locations
Here are the times and locations for the scheduled meet the canidates meetings.
Tuesday, April 6 6:30-9:30pm
Noah Webster Academy
205 E 400 South
Orem
Friday, April 9
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Legacy Center
123 North Center Street
LEHI
Saturday, April 10
Noon - 3:00 pm
C.S. Lewis Academy
364 North State Road 198
SANTAQUIN
Monday, April 12
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Provo City Library
550 North University Avenue
PROVO
Wednesday, April 14
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Rockwell Charter High School
3435 East Stone Bridge Lane
EAGLE MOUNTAIN
Thursday, April 15
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Ronald Reagan Academy
1143 West Center Street
SPRINGVILLE
Saturday, April 17
8:30 - 11:30 am
Lincoln Academy
1582 West 3300 North
PLEASANT GROVE
Tuesday, April 20
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Ronald Reagan Academy
1143 West Center Street
SPRINGVILLE
Thursday, April 22
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Provo City Center
650 West Center Street
PROVO
Tuesday, April 6 6:30-9:30pm
Noah Webster Academy
205 E 400 South
Orem
Friday, April 9
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Legacy Center
123 North Center Street
LEHI
Saturday, April 10
Noon - 3:00 pm
C.S. Lewis Academy
364 North State Road 198
SANTAQUIN
Monday, April 12
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Provo City Library
550 North University Avenue
PROVO
Wednesday, April 14
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Rockwell Charter High School
3435 East Stone Bridge Lane
EAGLE MOUNTAIN
Thursday, April 15
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Ronald Reagan Academy
1143 West Center Street
SPRINGVILLE
Saturday, April 17
8:30 - 11:30 am
Lincoln Academy
1582 West 3300 North
PLEASANT GROVE
Tuesday, April 20
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Ronald Reagan Academy
1143 West Center Street
SPRINGVILLE
Thursday, April 22
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Provo City Center
650 West Center Street
PROVO
Friday, April 2, 2010
Alpine School District works to Enculturate the Young into a Social and Political Democracy
The Alpine School District is promoting a controversial issue which has many parents concerned about their children's education. This link will explain what has happened. http://www.utahsrepublic.org/democracy-media-fiasco/
The Communist Manifesto has 10 planks or points of focus which will empower the state to move the people toward the ideals of socialism. One of them is government controlled schools.
Do you think this might have some association or relationship?
The title of this post is the exact wording of the effort by the Alpine School District's charge to teach students about our Democracy.
I see one major problem with this idea.... it is that we don't live in a "Democracy." We live in a REPUBLIC. Do you know the difference?
You can find the answer at this link. It is the best explanation I have come across.
http://www.utahsrepublic.org/get-educated/why-a-republic/
I think we are being lead in a direction which is not good for our country. What do you think?
The Communist Manifesto has 10 planks or points of focus which will empower the state to move the people toward the ideals of socialism. One of them is government controlled schools.
Do you think this might have some association or relationship?
The title of this post is the exact wording of the effort by the Alpine School District's charge to teach students about our Democracy.
I see one major problem with this idea.... it is that we don't live in a "Democracy." We live in a REPUBLIC. Do you know the difference?
You can find the answer at this link. It is the best explanation I have come across.
http://www.utahsrepublic.org/get-educated/why-a-republic/
I think we are being lead in a direction which is not good for our country. What do you think?
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Springville - Meet the Candidates 03-31-2010
Tonight there was a meeting with all the Springville County candidates. This was a new experience for me I hope to recap what took me three hours to collect. I do think I'm getting better at this, the more I practice.
Mr. Paulson has 14 years of experience. EXPENSE? employees. Greatest challenge? Trying to accurately calculate the value of the market. He also was responsible or for tracking fraud with estimators titles and appraisers. Future? He would like to see a new computer system integrated which will tie all their records in with the state. he also mentioned that he is currently the only candidate who is certified to do the job. However his opponent will be completed by November.
It is interesting to me how this seems to be a new experience for some of the people I talked to.
UTAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER: SEAT A Joel Wright vs Gary J. Anderson (i)
Mr Wright is a young energetic lawyer. As I listened to him, his approach was to point out the faults of the existing incumbent. Currently there is quite a concern for budget fraud fraud and neglect when it comes to planning. He's frustrated that the incumbent voted for a pay increase the same time they increased everyone's taxes.
Joe feels fat business and the private sector can resolve a lot of the concerns better than the County. He believes that government obstacle should be reduced from businesses. an example that again was the fact that the County borrowed $40 million to build a convention center when they could have focused on removing the stink from the Lindin treatment plant. As a result business or private sector will not build in Lindin and we are still stuck with paying the $40 million.
Regarding immigration : this is actually managed at the federal level but he believes that we should enforce current laws, Deport immediately without courting them out of our prisons. He also promised to expose the cost of illegal immigration so that we might encourage our federal representatives to take a harder stand.
He wants to improve transportation and if possible get the right from the state in the nation so that we can manage the improvement of our roads in Utah County.
He fills Utah Lake is been neglected. He questioned whether if he can comment actually shows up to participate. Promised a two-year term and feels he brings new perspective.
Gary Anderson (i) is the existing incumbent. I asked him what our biggest expense is: he reported the Sheriff's office followed by the attorney's office. He reported 85% of the jail is full of drug users. as a result he helped establish a program called SMART which works with city mayors, pharmacies doctors lawyers and hospitals to combat the drug problem.
He's worked with the current sheriff to reduced jail costs and establish several volunteer programs to prevent crime..
Says he believes in small government less taxes.
While I was standing there another delegate came who wanted to discuss problems with one of the County programs called OUT. this is a drug rehab program running the prison system. The commissioner was surprised to learn that half of the staff have been removed causing a 30 for 45 day delay. This employee complained that she was underpaid and could get a better job she worked with the school district. She said you got a raise but I haven't had a raise in three years.
I asked Mr. Anderson about the future. He explained that Utah County explorer expects to double or triple in the next 10 years. Bringing in additional half million people to the Valley. He believes that the entire west side of Utah Lake be developed. He is working with the LDS church who owns a majority of the land in Alberta to bring in huge manufacturing facilities. The sobering thousands of additional jobs and wants to make sure that as the infrastructure is added to that side of the valley it accommodates the counties growth plan. His plan is to get a majority of the developers to cover the costs including a bridge across Utah Lake.
He thinks that Utah Lake could be a great asset I like to see it dredged adding an island that would bring additional resources.
He takes credit for the additional roads to Eagle Mountain and various programs within the Sheriff's Department. He bragged that I did several of the programs are admired by other states and on the federal level and that many people come to learn from what our County is doing.
He talked about many large businesses that are coming into Utah County such as Microsoft and how he is working to bring additional business and tax revenue to the County.
My impression was that he very informed with what is happening, is willing to take credit for all the success and sees no problems with the way things are currently running.
UTAH COUNTY SHERIFF James O. Tracy (i) vs Robin Wall
Mr Tracy - Greatest EXPENSE? he explained his budget is split almost 50-50 into correction and enforcement.
We spoke of sex offenders Mr. Tracy described ICAC program which was established with federal money. Mr. Tracy also implemented a program where inmates are charge rent for their time in jail. it costs the county $75 a day to house inmates and the inmates are charge $45 a day. If the inmate is unable to pay there are work programs a garden, kitchen, etc. in which the inmate can earn income. Their rent is deducted, any expenses due to a victim and the rest they keep until they are released from prison. This is allow the inmates to be able to find an apartment and start their life again.
they have a program for prescription drug abuse, child pornography, drug disposal etc. he also described the fact that he had help unified communication creating a central dispatch. Note for cities do not participate. ( Provo, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Springville)
There is a gang prevention unit. In our discussion one of the other precinct delegates came up with an idea of creating a online registry for known gang members and people convicted of violent crimes. Currently there's a sex offenders list online but it might be useful to know your neighbor is a gang member. He really like this idea and asked if he could bring it up to our state legislators.
Greatest obstacle? Funding / Under staffed / Limited programs.
Future? would like to expand volunteer programs so that officers can focus on resolving crime rather than looking for offenders.
Mr. Tracy seemed pretty uniform with what was going on and also appears to accomplish much in his years of service he also seems to have a wide variety of experience to draw from. And is open and willing to work with others.
Robin Wall - I really didn't get a chance to talk to him. Mr. Tracy reported that his experience is limited to specific functions. Although his service is commendable but probably have to ask for questions.
COUNTY RECORDER Jeff Smith vs Rod Cambell (i)
This was an interesting discussion. apparently the old county recorder retired early. The county delegates nominated Jeff but the committee gave it to Rod Campbell. Jeff works for Rod. Jeff also the seems to manage the public side of the recorder's office. He listed a number of attorney and title companies he works with and feels he has a strong rapport with the public. Jeff described the technology that they use to improve the existing records and feels that he can continue to provide excellent service as well as improve the County recorder services.
This was an interesting discussion. apparently the old county recorder retired early. The county delegates nominated Jeff but the committee gave it to Rod Campbell. Jeff works for Rod. Jeff also the seems to manage the public side of the recorder's office. He listed a number of attorney and title companies he works with and feels he has a strong rapport with the public. Jeff described the technology that they use to improve the existing records and feels that he can continue to provide excellent service as well as improve the County recorder services.
Rod Campbell (i) - Greatest expense? People Greatest obstacle? none enough people. Apparently he feels under budgeted an overworked. I asked him why he was running again, he wants to keep his job.
My overall impression was that Mr. Smith seems to be doing mostly work anyways and seems more optimistic about the future of that role. He is kind and nerdy!
COUNTY ASSESSOR Kris Poulson (i) vs ?
Mr. Paulson has 14 years of experience. EXPENSE? employees. Greatest challenge? Trying to accurately calculate the value of the market. He also was responsible or for tracking fraud with estimators titles and appraisers. Future? He would like to see a new computer system integrated which will tie all their records in with the state. he also mentioned that he is currently the only candidate who is certified to do the job. However his opponent will be completed by November.
COUNTY SURVEYOR Scott M. Peterson vs Gary Ratcliffe (i)
Gary Ratcliffe has 25 years working for the department. I asked him his most important role: He feels it is to identify and protect survey monuments. Currently there are 4000+ survey monuments. the county knows of 3300. These monuments are used by private surveyors to accurately calculate property lines. EXPENSE? technology and personnel. OBSTACLES? the assessors and the recorder's office. FUTURE? accomplish the research of the monuments and improve the website used by private surveyors.
Scott M. Peterson - Feels his advantage is that he has worked in the private sector. His experience will allow him to improve in areas that currently frustrate all private surveyors. He believes that there is fraud happening and also feels he can better represent individuals and defend their rights. FUTURE? He would like to work with the recorders in the assessor's office to improve communication.
Apparently there's quite a bit of frustration between these three offices. I was also left with the impression that the current County Commissioners have left these departments underfunded and understaffed.
Tonight there was a meeting with all the Springville County candidates. This was a new experience for me I hope to recap what took me three hours to collect. I do think I'm getting better the more I practice.
It is interesting to me how this seems to be a new experience for some of the people I talked to.
UTAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER: SEAT B Doug Whitney vs Steve White(i)
I didn't get a chance to visit with Steve. Doug Whitney however was an interesting discussion. Apparently he has worked for the county for a number of years, retired, and got frustrated with how the counties being run. He believes there's a lot of misappropriation of funds. The shares department feels that if they don't spend everything they have, they will lose it. Including the next year. As an example he reported that 80% of the Sheriff's Department budget is unchangeable. They paid double the cost to purchase vehicles and approximately $1900 a year for a maintenance on a new vehicle, needing only oil changes an entire rotation. He believes that he can improve the existing budget and reduce the wasteful spending happening in the county. He filled his greatest obstacle right now is that the current incumbent knows the budget extremely well and is also very articulate.
Currently there are many in the county who feel their ideas are not wanted adult budget concerns are verbally addressed through the existing incumbent.
OVERALL - I felt this was a good experience for me. Being able to discuss with all of the candidates allowed me to get an idea of regarding the current state and the frustrations happening within the county management. All incumbents seem to be determined to keep their positions. All opposing delegates, perhaps for a little naive regarding the position and struggle to have specifics regarding their idea of the future. However, all are optimistic of the future and their role in it. That's enough for now.
Monday, March 29, 2010
R - Jason Chaffetz - US House - 3 (i)
Name | Contact Info | Phone |
Jason Chaffetz US House - 3 | Washington, DC Office 1032 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 West Jordan Office 3895 West 7800 South Suite 201 West Jordan, UT 84088 Provo Office 51 S University Ave Suite #318 Provo, UT 84601 | Washington, DC P: (202) 225-7751 F: (202) 225-5629 West Jordan P: (801) 282-5502 F: (801) 282-6081 Provo P: (801) 851-2500 F: (801) 851-2509 |
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1 | 2 | 3 |
Gary R. Herbert - Governor (i)
Name | Contact Info | Phone |
Gary R. Herbert Governor | Utah State Capitol Complex 350 North State Street, Suite 200PO Box 142220 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220 http://www.utah.gov/governor/index.html Wiki | 801-538-1000 800-705-2464 Fax 801-538-1528 |
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Cherilyn Edgar - Senate
| Name | Contact Info | Phone |
| Cherilyn Edgar US Senate | P.O. Box 901839 Sandy, Utah 84090 www.eagar4senate.com www.twitter.com/CherilynEager www.facebook.com/cherilyn.eager www.youtube.com/user/eager4senate | (801) 592-4245 |
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| National Defense | Abroad
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| Energy Independence |
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| Fiscal Restraint |
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| Limited Government |
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Candidate questions
1. What is your greatest challenge?
2. Tell me about your opponent?
3. Do you think the government is doing enough for the people?
4. Where do you think we could cut back or reduce?
5. Regarding politics, there is much of the misinformation, misunderstanding, and outright lies, what you think of that?
6. How should political officials be held accountable?
7. Politicians enact laws that don't apply to them, tell us what you think of that?
8. Why are you a better choice over your opponent?
9. Many feel they are not represented, what you think of that?
10. Many people don't care for how you have represented them, what keeps you motivated?
11. Laws no longer seem to be about right or wrong but more about compromise, what do you think of that?
12. We think our greatest challenges right now?
13. Are you honest in your dealings?
14. What role does God play in your life? (if applicable) How does he help you?
15. tell me what you think of the Utah Republican platform.
16.
2. Tell me about your opponent?
3. Do you think the government is doing enough for the people?
4. Where do you think we could cut back or reduce?
5. Regarding politics, there is much of the misinformation, misunderstanding, and outright lies, what you think of that?
6. How should political officials be held accountable?
7. Politicians enact laws that don't apply to them, tell us what you think of that?
8. Why are you a better choice over your opponent?
9. Many feel they are not represented, what you think of that?
10. Many people don't care for how you have represented them, what keeps you motivated?
11. Laws no longer seem to be about right or wrong but more about compromise, what do you think of that?
12. We think our greatest challenges right now?
13. Are you honest in your dealings?
14. What role does God play in your life? (if applicable) How does he help you?
15. tell me what you think of the Utah Republican platform.
16.
Don't Tread On Me! States Explore the Tenth Amendment
By Debbie Morgan, staff writer, www.TakeBackWashington.com, March 26, 2010
Watching the debate on healthcare was like having a nightmare while living in the circus. The clowns never hear those they "entertain," yet they continue to throw nasty legislation at the public. In one of the better moments from the debate, a Representative said the bill was totally unconstitutional, as the Federal Government does not have the authority to force the public to purchase anything. In an online forum, one gentleman stated that the bill is tantamount to extortion. It is apparent that we are down to the only peaceful recourse available...Support local State Sovereignty bills; the only way to overturn the healthcare nightmare, as well as all other over-reaching federal legislation!
When the subject of the Tenth Amendment has been raised in past conversation, some have laughed and some have said, "Oh, that will never work." Since its passage, many States have tried to invoke their Tenth Amendment rights on several occasions. The largest combined effort, before now, was during the Civil War, when eleven states sought to secede from the united States. Interestingly enough, the last time people got truly fired up about their States rights was during the Roosevelt Administration's "New Deal." Why do we have such a magnificent amendment to protect the states if we are not going to use it?
The February 2008 CRS Report for Congress, after quoting the Tenth Amendment, states, "While this language would appear to represent one of the most clear examples of a federalist principle in the Constitution, it has not had a significant impact in limiting federal powers. Initially, the Supreme Court interpreted the Tenth Amendment to have substantive content, so that certain 'core' state functions would be beyond the authority of the federal government to regulate." Yet, in the past, as now, the Federal Government continues to take what it wants, expecting the states to bow down in servitude.
Shortly after that Constitutional Convention, lawmakers saw the vague language and the need to recognize the rights of the States and their citizens. The Tenth Amendment was added, along with nine other defining amendments. Federal legislators, derelict in their duties, still see the Tenth Amendment as very vague and pass laws they are not truly authorized to pass. The Preamble to the Bill of Rights expressly states it's purpose, "...the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added..." Since the Federal government overlooks this, I propose that, for clarity, it would be prudent to turn to the state-level debates that ensued during the formation of the State's Rights Amendment.
The book The Complete Bill of Rights gives us a much-needed glance at the thoughts of our legislators at the time. Eight states proposed clarification for the Tenth Amendment. It is interesting that all these states were clear about not allowing the Federal Government any extra flexibility from its Constitutional boundaries. Of those, a few stand out.
From New York:
"That the Powers of the Government may be reassumed by the People, whensoever it shall become necessary to their Happiness; that every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by the said Constitution clearly delegated to the Congress of the United States, or the departments of the Government thereof, remains to the People of the several States, or to their respective State Governments to whom they may have granted the same..."
From North Carolina:
"That those clauses which declare that Congress shall not exercise certain powers, be not interpreted in any manner whatsoever to extend the powers of Congress..."
From Pennsylvania:
"That the sovereignty, freedom and independency of the several states shall be retained..."
From South Carolina:
"...that no Section or paragraph of the said Constitution warrants a Construction that the states do not retain every power not expressly relinquished by them and vested in the General Government of the Union."
From Virginia:
"...That all power is naturally vested in and consequently derived from the people; that Magestrates, therefore, are their trustees and agents at all times amenable to them..."
In the upcoming film Don't Tread On Me, Constitutional Expert Dr Edwin Vieira makes a striking observation, "We-the-People do ordain and establish...Public officials didn't do that, judges didn't do that...that is a statement that We-the-People have the authority; we are the ultimate law-givers..." This statement echoes the thoughts, opinions and written words of our early State legislators, as well as many citizens of today.
James Madison, one of our Founding Fathers and chief author of our Constitution, made several defining statements about the States and government. These two stand out.
From Federalist Paper #45:
"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the Federal Government, are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State Governments are numerous and indefinite."
In regards to state sovereignty and the compact theory:
"Our governmental system is established by compact, not between the Government of the United States and the State Governments but between the STATES AS SOVEREIGN COMMUNITIES, stipulating EACH with the OTHER..." from the Dictionary of American History
There are other references, as well. Under the subject Reserved Powers of States in the 1940 Dictionary of American History Vol. IV, it states of the Tenth Amendment that it "...securely established the United States as a Federal state composed of a central government and a number of constituent state governments each possessing powers independent of the other." It also confesses that the "Supreme Court has, by a consistent policy of broad construction, added many implied powers."
In Vol. V of the same Dictionary, the States' Rights heading conveys "states' rights has meant different things at different times" further stating that, as Jefferson envisioned State's Rights, it was a "rule of strict construction applied to the powers of the central government..."
There are more references, to be sure. It is clear by the above exactly what our legislators at the time meant by the Tenth Amendment...the individual States will, indeed, keep their sovereignty. The Federal Government will be limited from over-reaching its bounds and converting the united States in to a dictatorial government under the Federal government. I heard someone say, and it makes sense, that our Founding Fathers had just fought a war to win our country's freedom from a tyrannical government (England) so why would they "create" a government with the same agenda? Why would they "win" their freedom just to give it up, again, to a central power?
Several states are drafting legislation to assert their sovereignty. Some of the more recent laws that have driven states to seek their Tenth Amendment rights are: the USA PATRIOT Act (which treads on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 13th Amendments) and its extensions, the Real ID Act (not passing on its own, it was attached as a rider to an appropriations bill), the John Warner Defense Act (ending Posse Comitatus), the Military Commissions Act (ending Habeas Corpus), the FISA Amendment Act (ending, then redefining, privacy), the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and, most recently, the newly passed healthcare disaster. No one is playing favorites. The last several administrations have been guilty of treading over the rights of the states and their citizens.
Charles Key, State Representative from Oklahoma and one of the most outspoken on the State Sovereignty issue, said in an exclusive interview for Don't Tread On Me, "The whole reason we have the Second Amendment in there...is to protect ourselves against an out-of-control government, a tyrannical government, a government that is violating the rights of the citizens...violates the law." Filmmaker William Lewis says, "Throughout history, tyrants don't give up their power willingly."
So what do we do? In a March 16, 2010 Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll, fifty percent of the people said they would "replace every single member of Congress, including your own representative," while forty-seven percent said they would not. It may be time to "start kicking ass and taking names," according to film producer Gary Franchi. Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer's stand is clear, "The Federal Government says we want to be your daddy. We want to tell you how to live your life. That's where we draw the line and say, whoa, not here in Montana." It is evident that other states are drawing their proverbial "line in the sand," as well.
What will it take for people across the United States to get angry enough to stand up and take back what is rightfully theirs; rights given to them by their Creator, NOT Congress? It didn't happen when Congress passed the Federal Reserve Act way back in 1913, or any of the other encroaching pieces of legislation since. Now we have the Federal Government mandating that we, as sovereign, individual citizens, purchase government approved health care! Can we not see that with each passing of an egregious piece of legislation the people are becoming more and more enslaved? What is it going to take to make people shout, "Stop treading on me"?
Endnotes:
CRS Report for Congress, Federalism, State Sovereignty and the Constitution: Basis and Limits of Congressional Power, Kenneth R Thomas, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division, Updated February 1, 2008
The Complete Bill of Rights: The Drafts, Debates, Sources and Origins, Edited by Neil H Cogan, Oxford University Press, New York/Oxford, 1997
Dictionary of American History, James Truslow Adams, Editor in Chief, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1940, Volumes II, IV, V
For more information on the upcoming film, Don't Tread On Me, please visit
http://www.DontTreadOnMeMovie.com
States Rights
http://www.states-rights.com/bills.aspx
Nullification Legislation
http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/nullification/health-care/
13 attorneys general sue over health care overhaul
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/6926807.html
Governors Rise Up Against Federal Takeover of Health Care
http://gopleader.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=176816
Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll: Throw Them All Out
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/03/16/wsjnbc-news-poll-throw-em-all-out
Oklahoma to feds: Don't tread on me
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=67229
Watching the debate on healthcare was like having a nightmare while living in the circus. The clowns never hear those they "entertain," yet they continue to throw nasty legislation at the public. In one of the better moments from the debate, a Representative said the bill was totally unconstitutional, as the Federal Government does not have the authority to force the public to purchase anything. In an online forum, one gentleman stated that the bill is tantamount to extortion. It is apparent that we are down to the only peaceful recourse available...Support local State Sovereignty bills; the only way to overturn the healthcare nightmare, as well as all other over-reaching federal legislation!
When the subject of the Tenth Amendment has been raised in past conversation, some have laughed and some have said, "Oh, that will never work." Since its passage, many States have tried to invoke their Tenth Amendment rights on several occasions. The largest combined effort, before now, was during the Civil War, when eleven states sought to secede from the united States. Interestingly enough, the last time people got truly fired up about their States rights was during the Roosevelt Administration's "New Deal." Why do we have such a magnificent amendment to protect the states if we are not going to use it?
The February 2008 CRS Report for Congress, after quoting the Tenth Amendment, states, "While this language would appear to represent one of the most clear examples of a federalist principle in the Constitution, it has not had a significant impact in limiting federal powers. Initially, the Supreme Court interpreted the Tenth Amendment to have substantive content, so that certain 'core' state functions would be beyond the authority of the federal government to regulate." Yet, in the past, as now, the Federal Government continues to take what it wants, expecting the states to bow down in servitude.
Shortly after that Constitutional Convention, lawmakers saw the vague language and the need to recognize the rights of the States and their citizens. The Tenth Amendment was added, along with nine other defining amendments. Federal legislators, derelict in their duties, still see the Tenth Amendment as very vague and pass laws they are not truly authorized to pass. The Preamble to the Bill of Rights expressly states it's purpose, "...the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added..." Since the Federal government overlooks this, I propose that, for clarity, it would be prudent to turn to the state-level debates that ensued during the formation of the State's Rights Amendment.
The book The Complete Bill of Rights gives us a much-needed glance at the thoughts of our legislators at the time. Eight states proposed clarification for the Tenth Amendment. It is interesting that all these states were clear about not allowing the Federal Government any extra flexibility from its Constitutional boundaries. Of those, a few stand out.
From New York:
"That the Powers of the Government may be reassumed by the People, whensoever it shall become necessary to their Happiness; that every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by the said Constitution clearly delegated to the Congress of the United States, or the departments of the Government thereof, remains to the People of the several States, or to their respective State Governments to whom they may have granted the same..."
From North Carolina:
"That those clauses which declare that Congress shall not exercise certain powers, be not interpreted in any manner whatsoever to extend the powers of Congress..."
From Pennsylvania:
"That the sovereignty, freedom and independency of the several states shall be retained..."
From South Carolina:
"...that no Section or paragraph of the said Constitution warrants a Construction that the states do not retain every power not expressly relinquished by them and vested in the General Government of the Union."
From Virginia:
"...That all power is naturally vested in and consequently derived from the people; that Magestrates, therefore, are their trustees and agents at all times amenable to them..."
In the upcoming film Don't Tread On Me, Constitutional Expert Dr Edwin Vieira makes a striking observation, "We-the-People do ordain and establish...Public officials didn't do that, judges didn't do that...that is a statement that We-the-People have the authority; we are the ultimate law-givers..." This statement echoes the thoughts, opinions and written words of our early State legislators, as well as many citizens of today.
James Madison, one of our Founding Fathers and chief author of our Constitution, made several defining statements about the States and government. These two stand out.
From Federalist Paper #45:
"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the Federal Government, are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State Governments are numerous and indefinite."
In regards to state sovereignty and the compact theory:
"Our governmental system is established by compact, not between the Government of the United States and the State Governments but between the STATES AS SOVEREIGN COMMUNITIES, stipulating EACH with the OTHER..." from the Dictionary of American History
There are other references, as well. Under the subject Reserved Powers of States in the 1940 Dictionary of American History Vol. IV, it states of the Tenth Amendment that it "...securely established the United States as a Federal state composed of a central government and a number of constituent state governments each possessing powers independent of the other." It also confesses that the "Supreme Court has, by a consistent policy of broad construction, added many implied powers."
In Vol. V of the same Dictionary, the States' Rights heading conveys "states' rights has meant different things at different times" further stating that, as Jefferson envisioned State's Rights, it was a "rule of strict construction applied to the powers of the central government..."
There are more references, to be sure. It is clear by the above exactly what our legislators at the time meant by the Tenth Amendment...the individual States will, indeed, keep their sovereignty. The Federal Government will be limited from over-reaching its bounds and converting the united States in to a dictatorial government under the Federal government. I heard someone say, and it makes sense, that our Founding Fathers had just fought a war to win our country's freedom from a tyrannical government (England) so why would they "create" a government with the same agenda? Why would they "win" their freedom just to give it up, again, to a central power?
Several states are drafting legislation to assert their sovereignty. Some of the more recent laws that have driven states to seek their Tenth Amendment rights are: the USA PATRIOT Act (which treads on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 13th Amendments) and its extensions, the Real ID Act (not passing on its own, it was attached as a rider to an appropriations bill), the John Warner Defense Act (ending Posse Comitatus), the Military Commissions Act (ending Habeas Corpus), the FISA Amendment Act (ending, then redefining, privacy), the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and, most recently, the newly passed healthcare disaster. No one is playing favorites. The last several administrations have been guilty of treading over the rights of the states and their citizens.
Charles Key, State Representative from Oklahoma and one of the most outspoken on the State Sovereignty issue, said in an exclusive interview for Don't Tread On Me, "The whole reason we have the Second Amendment in there...is to protect ourselves against an out-of-control government, a tyrannical government, a government that is violating the rights of the citizens...violates the law." Filmmaker William Lewis says, "Throughout history, tyrants don't give up their power willingly."
So what do we do? In a March 16, 2010 Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll, fifty percent of the people said they would "replace every single member of Congress, including your own representative," while forty-seven percent said they would not. It may be time to "start kicking ass and taking names," according to film producer Gary Franchi. Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer's stand is clear, "The Federal Government says we want to be your daddy. We want to tell you how to live your life. That's where we draw the line and say, whoa, not here in Montana." It is evident that other states are drawing their proverbial "line in the sand," as well.
What will it take for people across the United States to get angry enough to stand up and take back what is rightfully theirs; rights given to them by their Creator, NOT Congress? It didn't happen when Congress passed the Federal Reserve Act way back in 1913, or any of the other encroaching pieces of legislation since. Now we have the Federal Government mandating that we, as sovereign, individual citizens, purchase government approved health care! Can we not see that with each passing of an egregious piece of legislation the people are becoming more and more enslaved? What is it going to take to make people shout, "Stop treading on me"?
Endnotes:
CRS Report for Congress, Federalism, State Sovereignty and the Constitution: Basis and Limits of Congressional Power, Kenneth R Thomas, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division, Updated February 1, 2008
The Complete Bill of Rights: The Drafts, Debates, Sources and Origins, Edited by Neil H Cogan, Oxford University Press, New York/Oxford, 1997
Dictionary of American History, James Truslow Adams, Editor in Chief, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1940, Volumes II, IV, V
For more information on the upcoming film, Don't Tread On Me, please visit
http://www.DontTreadOnMeMovie.com
States Rights
http://www.states-rights.com/bills.aspx
Nullification Legislation
http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/nullification/health-care/
13 attorneys general sue over health care overhaul
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/6926807.html
Governors Rise Up Against Federal Takeover of Health Care
http://gopleader.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=176816
Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll: Throw Them All Out
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/03/16/wsjnbc-news-poll-throw-em-all-out
Oklahoma to feds: Don't tread on me
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=67229
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Making Sense of Heath Care Bill
Now, let me get this straight...
We're trying to pass a health care plan:
written by a committee whose chairman says he doesn't understand it,
passed by a Congress that hasn't read it but exempts themselves from it,
to be signed by a president who also hasn't read it (and who smokes),
with funding administered by a treasury chief who didn't pay his taxes,
with all to be overseen by a surgeon general who is obese,
and the whole thing to be financed by a country that's broke.
What could possibly go wrong????
We're trying to pass a health care plan:
written by a committee whose chairman says he doesn't understand it,
passed by a Congress that hasn't read it but exempts themselves from it,
to be signed by a president who also hasn't read it (and who smokes),
with funding administered by a treasury chief who didn't pay his taxes,
with all to be overseen by a surgeon general who is obese,
and the whole thing to be financed by a country that's broke.
What could possibly go wrong????
Email to Mike Lee
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to share an email I sent Mike Lee today. I will keep you all posted if he responds. Thanks!!
This letter is addressed directly to Mike Lee.
Dear Mr. Lee,
My name is Jennie Larsen, I am a 36 yr old mother of 3 from Payson UT. I've lived in Utah my entire life and been brought up by my parents teaching of the importance of the constitution, the importance of fighting to maintian our individual rights bestowed on us by GOD and protected by law. I am a very active member of our community serving on the community council, PTA President, Business Owner, Realtor, and more. I was just recently voted in as a state delegate for district 67. There was an across the board sentiment at our caucus (which by the way had a GREAT turn out) that "WE THE PEOPLE" are completely and TOTALLY FED UP! Your name was brought up on numerous occasions as someone who could possibly beat Bob Bennet. Well as great as that sounds, I don't want to cast a vote for you because you can possibly replace Senator Bennet, I want to vote for someone who will truly FIGHT RELENTLESSLY to help restore our constitutional rights. I Have visited your website, read countless hours on you and others running and you all have a very conservative message, but so did President Bush and every President and Republican representative as far back and I can recall. Simply stated, we THE PEOPLE have lost faith in words. Words are spoken to win votes. We need to know that whomever is going to represent us is going to do it with absolute unwavering conviction to stand up and send a message to Washington that we will no longer allow our constitution fall by the waist-side while our government power grows to endless bounds, our country falls into a world and social government and we are left to feel that it is in our best interest to follow blindly with ENDLESS attacks on our personal freedoms or a terrorist might jump out of the shadows. Truth is, the biggest threat to our country is our OWN GOVERNMENT and it HAS TO STOP!
With that, I would like to extend and invitation to my home to meet one on one with the people who are putting their faith in your words. I am asking you to attend a cottage meeting at your convenience. I am asking you to show us before we vote that you are worth our trust that you have the fight in you that it is going to take to bring about these changes. Please feel free to contact me anytime.
Warmest Regards,
Jennie Larsen
801-361-0422
State Delegate District 67
I just wanted to share an email I sent Mike Lee today. I will keep you all posted if he responds. Thanks!!
This letter is addressed directly to Mike Lee.
Dear Mr. Lee,
My name is Jennie Larsen, I am a 36 yr old mother of 3 from Payson UT. I've lived in Utah my entire life and been brought up by my parents teaching of the importance of the constitution, the importance of fighting to maintian our individual rights bestowed on us by GOD and protected by law. I am a very active member of our community serving on the community council, PTA President, Business Owner, Realtor, and more. I was just recently voted in as a state delegate for district 67. There was an across the board sentiment at our caucus (which by the way had a GREAT turn out) that "WE THE PEOPLE" are completely and TOTALLY FED UP! Your name was brought up on numerous occasions as someone who could possibly beat Bob Bennet. Well as great as that sounds, I don't want to cast a vote for you because you can possibly replace Senator Bennet, I want to vote for someone who will truly FIGHT RELENTLESSLY to help restore our constitutional rights. I Have visited your website, read countless hours on you and others running and you all have a very conservative message, but so did President Bush and every President and Republican representative as far back and I can recall. Simply stated, we THE PEOPLE have lost faith in words. Words are spoken to win votes. We need to know that whomever is going to represent us is going to do it with absolute unwavering conviction to stand up and send a message to Washington that we will no longer allow our constitution fall by the waist-side while our government power grows to endless bounds, our country falls into a world and social government and we are left to feel that it is in our best interest to follow blindly with ENDLESS attacks on our personal freedoms or a terrorist might jump out of the shadows. Truth is, the biggest threat to our country is our OWN GOVERNMENT and it HAS TO STOP!
With that, I would like to extend and invitation to my home to meet one on one with the people who are putting their faith in your words. I am asking you to attend a cottage meeting at your convenience. I am asking you to show us before we vote that you are worth our trust that you have the fight in you that it is going to take to bring about these changes. Please feel free to contact me anytime.
Warmest Regards,
Jennie Larsen
801-361-0422
State Delegate District 67
5000 Year Leap
After our meeting last night a comment was made that when it comes to politics, there are a lot of misunderstands. There is a lot of mis-information and then there are our right lies.
The only way to not become confused is to educate yourself. It's time to learn the truth about American history and this is a great place to start.If we don't understand we can expect to be deceived by our ignorance.
The only way to not become confused is to educate yourself. It's time to learn the truth about American history and this is a great place to start.If we don't understand we can expect to be deceived by our ignorance.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
We're Off!
We want to thank everyone for your nomination and support. We have just received our first training and all but one of your representatives were able to attend. As you can see we quickly put together a blog and we hope to full it with wonderful information. I'm realizing that I have a lot to learn.
Tonight we learned that the candidates for the Utah Senate will be meeting in Nephi tomorrow, (see events) and we encourage you to attend if you can. We also hope to arrange similar events in our community. Here we go!
Tonight we learned that the candidates for the Utah Senate will be meeting in Nephi tomorrow, (see events) and we encourage you to attend if you can. We also hope to arrange similar events in our community. Here we go!
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