The Taxation That Our Founders Hated
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In light of all the distortions and half-truths that are constantly repeated, let’s be clear –what sparked the ire of our founders was not taxes; it was tyranny. Their theme was not simply Taxed Enough Already – it was Tyrannized Enough Already. Their tolerance for tyranny was taxed to the max – that’s the taxation the founders could no longer take.
The original tea party was not just about money and the driving force toward American independence was not simply taxation. At the crux of the matter were the PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT that created the taxation – taxation WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. It was about government eliminating the common rights of the people. The motivation behind the tea party event was Great Britain’s attempt to remove the people’s right to electively engage in trade, by mandating purchases only from the government…
This is the beginning of one of KrisAnne Hall’s latest blogs. To read the rest go to: www.krisannehall.com/index.php/blog/112-the-taxation-that-our-founders-hated. Visit her website often for current information and writings. We are so lucky to have someone like her in our area!
FL Redistricting Almost Completed
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The Florida Legislature has completed their Redistricting Maps, although there have already been lawsuits filed.
The Congressional Map (SB 1174) can be viewed at:
The State House Map (SJR 1176) can be viewed at:
The State Senate Map can be viewed at:
Florida Redistricting Update
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Proposed Redistricting Maps to be Considered on January 9
The Florida House’s Redistricting subcommittees officially noticed meetings for Monday, January 9, 2012 – at which time they will consider proposed committee bills (PCBs) for the State House, State Senate and Congressional maps.
If you have not already, you can check out the proposed maps and related information via the Redistricting Bills button at www.floridaredistricting.org The maps are identical to those that were released on December 6 and workshopped in the subcommittees on December 8, 2011.
The Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee and Senate Redistricting Subcommittee will both meet from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The House Redistricting Subcommittee will meet from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Want to watch the meetings live? Make sure to visit The Florida Channel at http://thefloridachannel.org/ on January 9. Want to catch up on redistricting committee meetings you may have missed? Visit The Florida Channel’s redistricting committee meeting archive at http://thefloridachannel.org/featured-stories/redistricting/.
Redistricting
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The House Redistricting Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 6. Members will receive several options of House, Senate and Congressional maps and an overview of each option provided by Chairman Will Weatherford. On Thursday, December 8, the House, Senate, and Congressional Subcommittees will meet to workshop the various map options made available on Tuesday.
The House and Congressional Subcommittees will review maps prepared by staff of the House Redistricting Committee. The Senate Subcommittee will begin the workshopping process by reviewing the State Senate map proposed by the Florida Senate as well as a State Senate map that was submitted by the Florida State Conference of the NAACP.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
- House Redistricting Committee, 2-3 pm, 404 House Office Building
Thursday, December 8, 2011
- Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee, 12-2 pm, 404 House Office Building
- Senate Redistricting Subcommittee, 12-2 pm, Morris Hall (17 House Office Building)
- House Redistricting Subcommittee, 2:30-6 pm, 404 House Office Building
To watch these meetings live online, visit the Florida Channel at http://thefloridachannel.org, or visit http://thefloridachannel.org/featured-stories/redistricting/ to watch the replay later.
Senate Bill 1867
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Senate Bill 1867 passed the Senate with much debate over several parts. KrisAnne Hall wrote a great article: “Congress Decides Constitution is a Threat To National Security”. This can be found on her website: www.KrisAnneHall.com She has also released two new books: Essential Stories for Junior Patriots and . These can be purchased from her website and we hope to have some available at our December 8th meeting.
ReDistricting
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Florida House’s Options for Redistricting Maps to be Released December 6
The House Redistricting Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 6. Members will receive several options of House, Senate and Congressional maps and an overview of each option provided by Chairman Will Weatherford. On Thursday, December 8, the House, Senate, and Congressional Subcommittees will meet to workshop the various map options made available on Tuesday.
The House and Congressional Subcommittees will review maps prepared by staff of the House Redistricting Committee. The Senate Subcommittee will begin the workshopping process by reviewing the State Senate map proposed by the Florida Senate as well as a State Senate map that was submitted by the Florida State Conference of the NAACP.
Copies of the maps will be posted online Tuesday (approximately noon) www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Redistricting/Redistricting2012.aspx, and made available to the public and members of the media during the meetings on both Tuesday and Thursday. If you need assistance in opening the maps in the House’s MyDistrictBuilder application, look under the Resources section of the webpage and click on “How to Save and View a Map in MyDistrictBuilder.”
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
· House Redistricting Committee, 2-3 pm, 404 House Office Building
Thursday, December 8, 2011
· Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee, 12-2 pm, 404 House Office Building
· Senate Redistricting Subcommittee, 12-2 pm, Morris Hall (17 House Office Building)
· House Redistricting Subcommittee, 2:30-6 pm, 404 House Office Building
To watch these meetings live online, visit the Florida Channel at http://thefloridachannel.org , or visit http://thefloridachannel.org/featured-stories/redistricting/ to watch the replay later.
Gasoline Ethanol Update
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Date: November 5, 2011
Thanks to all who made phone calls last week to request that SB 238 be heard and passed through the Communications, Energy….committee.
Below is a synopsis of where the bill has been, and is at this point.
09/14/2011 Senate - Filed
09/21/2011 Senate - Referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Commerce and Tourism
10/24/2011 Senate – On Committee agenda– Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, 11/02/11, 11:00 am, 110 Senate Office Building
11/02/2011 Senate – Favorable by Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; YEAS 10 NAYS 1
11/03/2011 Senate – Now in Commerce and Tourism
Go to: www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2012/238 to track this bill.
Action Alert – Help Repeal The Gasoline Ethanol Requirement!
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This is something we can do! Please pass this on to friends/family who may be interested and wish to make phone calls!
HELP Repeal Gasoline Ethanol Requirement
Ethanol is form of alcohol that is made from plants that is added to gasoline as a result of a Florida state mandate. Ethanol does not burn as efficiently as gasoline and costs each of us 1-2 miles per gallon. It also causes problems in older engines that have not been designed to burn ethanol.
Most ethanol is made from corn and its production is subsidized by the federal government. As a result, world ethanol production has tripled between 2000 and 2007. This has driven up the cost of corn and other grains resulting in increased food prices. SB238 will repeal the requirement to put ethanol in gasoline in Florida.
Issue: “Renewable Fuel Standard Act Repeal” SB238
Facts: SB238 is a bill sponsored by Senator Greg Evers repealing the “Renewable Fuel Standard Act” which relates to Ethanol in your gas.
• Bill will be heard in committee on Weds November 2, 2011 from 11:00am-1:00pm .
• We need to let Senator Evers know that we are there supporting this bill. There is a companion bill in the House that is sponsored by Representative Matt Gaetz.
Action Step:
Contact the below committee members in Tallahassee Tuesday during office hours and Wednesday before 11:00am, ask them to support this bill.
Chair: Senator Andy Gardiner (R) 850) 487-5047,
Vice Chair: Senator Christopher L. “Chris” Smith (D) 850) 487-5112
Senator Thad Altman (R) 850) 487-5053
Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto (R) (850) 487-5356
Senator Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff (R) (850) 487-5100
Senator Oscar Braynon, II (D) (850) 487-5116
Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla (R) (850) 487-5109
Senator Greg Evers (R) (850) 487-5000 (Just let him know we are supporting this bill)
Senator Mike Fasano (R) (850) 487-5062
Senator Anitere Flores (R) 850) 487-5130
Senator Arthenia L. Joyner (D) (850) 487-5059
Senator Evelyn J. Lynn (R) (850) 487-5033
Senator Gwen Margolis (D) 850) 487-5121
Senator Joe Negron (R) 850) 487-5088
Senator Maria Lorts Sachs (D) (850) 487-5091
“Conservative Countdown to 2012″ a Success!
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We had a great turnout for our first “Conservative Countdown”! A big thanks to all who helped to make this event a great success. Speakers included U.S. Senate Candidates, Mike McCalister, Ron McNeil, Marielena Stuart, and George Lemieux, and U.S. Congressional candidates Ted Yoho and Jim Klauder. There were speakers from Americans for Prosperity, Fair Tax, and Government Gone Wild . KrisAnne Hall gave a great motivating speech to cap the event and then drew the winning raffle ticket for the 9mm Glock. Donna Lynch was the lucky winner of the gun; a big thanks to everyone who helped sell the tickets during the duration of our raffle. We sold 461 tickets and raised $4,610 for our group. This helped defray some of the costs associated with the Conservative Countdown and will help us continue to do the things necessary in the future.
We are going to try to post pictures from the event on our facebook page so check that out in a few days! www.facebook.com/#!/NorthCentralFloridaTeaParty.
Again, many thanks to all those who helped make this event the success it was; it takes a lot of “behind the scenes” work, as well as a lot of volunteers on the day of the event. We appreciate everyone who took their time to help out!
Understanding the Voting Dates in 2012
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Many have expressed their confusion about the straw poll vote, the Presidential Preference Primary Jan. 31, 2012, the Primary in August 2012 and the General Election in Nov. 2012.
It is important that voters understand the process so we can make a difference! First, the Democrat Party already has their candidate – Barack Obama. The Republican Party is in the process of electing the candidate that will run against Barack Obama. The first step in the process for Republicans was Presidency 5: This event took place in Orlando Sept. 22-24. All delegates were able to participate in the FL Republican Straw Poll Vote. Herman Cain won the Straw Poll Vote, with Rick Perry 2nd place and Mitt Romney 3rd place. The next step of the process is the Presidential Preference Primary, Jan. 31st 2012: This election was originally set for March 6, however, a small committee decided they wanted to move the Presidential Primary up so they could have more of an influence in determining the candidate who will be chosen to run against Barack Obama in Florida. Unfortunately, the other states that normally go before FL (Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina & Nevada) have or will probably move up their dates so Florida will still be the fifth state to vote for the Republican Presidential Candidate. Now there will be less time for Republicans to learn about the candidate they want to run against Barack Obama. The Presidential Preference Primary Jan. 31, 2012 is the only opportunity for Republicans to vote for their choice to run against President Obama. The deadline to register to vote for the Presidential Preference Primary is Jan. 2, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
The Presidential Preference Primary is the ONLY chance for Republicans to vote for their choice to run against Barack Obama. Most voters are not aware that the Primary in August 2012 will not include the office of President. In addition, many think the Presidential Preference Primary is only a straw poll vote. The Presidential Preference Primary is NOT a straw poll vote: it will determine who Florida Republicans want to run against the Democrat candidate Barack Obama. The voters who understand the process have controlled who goes on the ballot. We need to educate our family, friends and neighbors about the Presidential Preference Primary.
The third step in the process is the Regular Primary set for Aug. 14, 2012: All candidates and races for federal, state and local races from all political parties are included in this primary except the office of President (since this is done Jan. 31st.) The deadline to register for the Regular Primary Election is July 16, 2012. The last step in the process is the General Election Nov. 6, 2012. The deadline to register for the General Election is Oct. 8, 2012.