Some random asides:
Bill Whittle has some great quotes from the Founding Fathers on the proper place of government in our lives. My favorite is from Patrick Henry:
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.”
I've done the taxes and Husband has paid the deficiency (poor Husband - at this time, yes, quite poor). I've also done the math, and discovered that 30% of our our yearly gross income goes right back out the door in taxes. Yes, I said thirty percent. That's higher than the 18% we spend on housing, the 11% we put away in savings, or the 6% we spend on our cars. And that, to me, is sick. It's wrong. It is, for lack of a better word, out-and-out theft.
As I noted on Facebook the other day, 47% of Americans pay no Federal income tax at all. If these people have no stake in the system, why do we continue to allow them to (effectively) run it? Why do they get to vote at all? Yes, I am suggesting that we tax "the poor". Anyone over the Federal poverty level should pay something, even a pittance, if only to remind them that it's their money the government is spending. If not, perhaps they should remain citizens but lose the right to vote. No representation without taxation? It has a ring to it ...
A related thought: we need to move Election Day to April 16th. No more of this November nonsense - we need to go to the polls with a very clear sense of how badly we've just been bent over the sink (pardon the vulgarism) and vote accordingly. This is a non-partisan desire on my part; let's vote to get rid of all of them, if they spend too much of what we've earned.
The boys and I will be at the Houston Tea Party tomorrow, having fun and taking pictures of the friendly crowd ... and any unfriendly crashers as well. Pajamas Media will be putting up a special gallery of the latter, who are also known as "useful idiots"; be sure to check it out. They'll also have coverage of the country-wide events. In Houston, AM700 will be covering the rally, with Sam Malone (if you remember him, you're as old as I am) as the emcee for the afternoon. See you at Discovery Green!
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Right Wing Extremism
You have to read this DHS report that came out yesterday - quelle surprise - the day before the Tea Party events were scheduled. Apparently, right wing extremism is on the rise, and it might lead to domestic terrorism. Yup, sure. Here's a brief description of who they're worried about:
"Rightwing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration." [my emphasis]
Is this the Chicago Political Machine in action or what? Don't fight your opponents on the issues - bring them down however you can. Use your government cronies for personal attacks, whatever it takes - that's the way things are done in Chicago - oh, excuse me - Washington, DC.
"Rightwing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration." [my emphasis]
Is this the Chicago Political Machine in action or what? Don't fight your opponents on the issues - bring them down however you can. Use your government cronies for personal attacks, whatever it takes - that's the way things are done in Chicago - oh, excuse me - Washington, DC.
Tax Protest Press Coverage
Tea Again Today
Here is a beautiful map of all the Tea Party protests going on today - over 450 events listed.
Find one near you and get there! Do something constructive with April 15th - the day the government officially steals our hard-earned money and throws it away.
Also, read Glenn Reynolds in the WSJ today; he makes a lot of good points about the Tea Party movement and how its message is less Republican-oriented and more "throw ALL the bums out".
"...that's the good news and the bad news for Democrats. It's not a big Republican effort. It's a big popular effort. But a mass movement of ordinary people who don't feel that their voices are being heard doesn't bode well for the party that positioned itself as the organ of hope and change."
Find one near you and get there! Do something constructive with April 15th - the day the government officially steals our hard-earned money and throws it away.
Also, read Glenn Reynolds in the WSJ today; he makes a lot of good points about the Tea Party movement and how its message is less Republican-oriented and more "throw ALL the bums out".
"...that's the good news and the bad news for Democrats. It's not a big Republican effort. It's a big popular effort. But a mass movement of ordinary people who don't feel that their voices are being heard doesn't bode well for the party that positioned itself as the organ of hope and change."
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tax Day Tea Party in Houston
HOUSTON TEA PARTY SOCIETY: TAX DAY TEA PARTY
WHEN: Wednesday April 15 , 4 p.m. until ?
WHERE: Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana, Houston TX 77002 Google Map
THEME: Your tax dollars at work!
More info here.
Join us!
WHEN: Wednesday April 15 , 4 p.m. until ?
WHERE: Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana, Houston TX 77002 Google Map
THEME: Your tax dollars at work!
More info here.
Join us!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Tea Party Mini Wrap-up
Here are some pictures from all over of the more than 40 Tea Party activities held today:Chicago
St. Louis, where they had 1,500 people - wow!
Michelle Malkin has a photo gallery, Instapundit has a lot of photos and stories as well, and of course there's lots of coverage at TCOT.
Keep it up, people!
Houston Tea Party: Pictures
UPDATE at 11pm: Heard from the organizers - they had 350 people sign in at today's event, and estimate the total number at 500! Aren't we all glad I don't do math for a living ...
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The boys and I spent some time at the Houston Tea Party at lunch today. I've never tried to estimate such things, but I would guess there were a solid 200 people there. Here are some pictures:
Some good signs:
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The boys and I spent some time at the Houston Tea Party at lunch today. I've never tried to estimate such things, but I would guess there were a solid 200 people there. Here are some pictures:
Some good signs:
One of the organizers on stage:
The Pledge and National Anthem:
And some media coverage - from KPRC, Channel 2:
I hope everyone else's event went this well.
Tea Party Today!
Six reasons why the boys and I are heading out to the Houston Tea Party today:
1. President Obama's budget proposes $989 billion in new taxes over the next 10 years.
2. The already-passed stimulus bill repealed welfare reform.
3. The proposed budget increases the deficit by over $11,000 for each American.
4. The aforementioned budget reduces the tax deductability of charitable deductions.
5. Despite the fact everyone thought it was just Chris Dodd being stupid, the White House and Congress really would like to nationalize banks. Just ask Citi today - it's now 36%-owned by Uncle Sam.
6. The mortgage bailout rewards financially irresponsible people at the expense of responsible ones.
The Democrats are spending our money with no control whatsoever. I would like a country left for my sons to live in 30 years hence, if that's not too much trouble.
See you at the party, folks.
1. President Obama's budget proposes $989 billion in new taxes over the next 10 years.
2. The already-passed stimulus bill repealed welfare reform.
3. The proposed budget increases the deficit by over $11,000 for each American.
4. The aforementioned budget reduces the tax deductability of charitable deductions.
5. Despite the fact everyone thought it was just Chris Dodd being stupid, the White House and Congress really would like to nationalize banks. Just ask Citi today - it's now 36%-owned by Uncle Sam.
6. The mortgage bailout rewards financially irresponsible people at the expense of responsible ones.
The Democrats are spending our money with no control whatsoever. I would like a country left for my sons to live in 30 years hence, if that's not too much trouble.
See you at the party, folks.
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