Event reminder, Oct 8th: TOWN HALL With State Senator Cathy Young

Posted on October 3, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

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Donwloadable / Printable flyer: sttpp-tara cathy Young town hall

Hot Topic / Full article: Young Sponsors Medicaid Bill

This is a free event, open to the public.

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New EVENT scheduled Oct 11th. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Taxpayer Action Seminar (NY Cap-n-Trade scheme)(Taxation without representation)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

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Downloadable/printable pdf flyer: afp Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

New version: afp RGGI Taxation Without Representation- updated talking points / Original talking points: afp RGGI Talking Points

STTPP previous resolution on the matter, and action alert.

Updates: The Niagara County legislature and 6 WNY Town governments have issued resolutions calling on the State Legislatures and the Governor to repeal RGGI that was originally implemented by executive order of the prior Gov. without legislative authorization. Erie County is also introducing a resolution in their county legislature. There is now a State Assemblyman, Chris Friend, Big Flats, introducing legislation to that end, as well as other state reps voicing interest as potential co-sponsors. This event marks the beginning of AFP’s 10 stop statewide tour to educate taxpayers and local authorities.

All Town and County officials, are encouraged to attend this event, get informed, and then consider passing their own resolutions.

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Latest general meeting recap; Positions taken.

Posted on October 1, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

Sept. 27th meeting at the Lakewood American Legion, conducted by Spokesman Mel McGinnis. After opening with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, members voted upon and passed the following motions:

*** [Original motion] Strip the bad amendments out of HR 2164 “Legal Workforce Act” or kill the bill. Example: An amendment to strip states of their rights to enact and enforce E-verify legislation is a bad amendment. [***Updated motion] The bad amendments having been defeated in Judiciary comm., the Legal Workforce Act is now on its way for a vote in the full house and STTPP supports this bill in its entirety.

BERJAYAVictory! E-Verify Bill Passes Through Judiciary Without Major Changes  Wednesday, September 21, 2011, NumbersUSA  – The House Judiciary Committee passed Chairman Lamar Smith’s Legal Workforce Act on Wednesday afternoon 22-to-13. Only two amendments were approved by the committee, including one offered by Chairman Smith himself. The bill, H.R.2885, would require all employers to use E-Verify Read Full Article

(Another excellent analysis of last week’s mark up process of the Legal Workforce Act, H.R.2885 here)
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*** Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots support the HALT Act which blocks the granting of de facto amnesty by executive order.

For MORE INFO and: TAKE ACTION TODAY TO SUPPORT THE ”LW ACT” & “HALT ACT”

*** Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots support NY S712-2011 providing for a voter referendum on the question to be placed on the ballot as a public referendum: “Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?”

Paul Shanahan demonstrated with the use of NYS CPLR (Civil Law) that New York is already like 2 states or a state within a state. The law, including parts of the NYS Constitution and other regulatory, taxation, and education laws, to name a few, already delineates that the 57 counties of NY outside NYC has one set of rules where NYC defined as the 5 other counties (or 5 boroughs) has another set of rules (special considerations and exclusions). So the question of how to divide the state (what lines/demographically) is already answered. He also added that if you consider the one major factor that is always blocking certain reforms in our state, that would return us to a business friendly environment, and promote manufacturing and industry (unique to the state outside NYC whereas they are primarily Wall Street/Banking/ect), it is the block of NYC lawmakers. Splitting the state would remove that impediment for us and allow for us to finally achieve said reforms (Taylor law/Wicks law/ect.)

LET YOUR STATE SENATOR AND ASSEMBLY PERSON (AS WELL AS YOUR COUNTY REPS) KNOW YOU SUPPORT ADVANCING THE QUESTION.

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Mr Shanahan later addressed the group on the matter of our current County budget crisis, the increase (and lack of reform) in unfunded mandates from Albany, how that itself is forcing us to break the Tax Cap, and the overall relationship between the County and the State, as well as specific areas of concern and steps that can be taken.

First with respect to County law and County governments existence, the Local government Bill of Rights, and Municipal Home Rule, it was pointed out that the NYS Constitution defines these things. For anyone not clear or familiar with the County’s powers and limitations, you can study the issue here.

“We have home rule and our county needs to stand up to the state and advocate for Chautauqua County”, “our county was not using powers available to it under home rule”, “More assertiveness is needed by the county to reduce a $7 million deficit,” he said.

He cited examples of the huge increase in social service budget, plus abuse within the county’s welfare and Medicaid system that can and needs to be addressed at the county level, the legislature’s “pork barrel” portion of the bed tax that leaves a $70k budget gap needing to be closed by reforming said policy, the desperately needed revenues we were deprived of by the State’s refusing to grant our County Legislature’s resolution to restore our sales tax rate.

“There’s a problem of state overreach into the counties resulting in little local control,” and he added “the state-county relationship is similar to the situation we have with the federal-state relationship and federal overreach.” Where the states are asserting themselves and pushing back, its high time the counties do the same to Albany.

Finally, he reminded that the tentative county budget will be introduced to the legislature by Executive Edwards tomorrow night in Mayville, that a members roundtable on the county budget is being formed, and that there will be much more discussion in coming days including a Sales tax-Property tax discussion.

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Several members attended the Regional Economic Development Council workshop, held Sept. 13 at JCC. Deann Nelson presented an overview of information received during the workshop. Ten Regional Economic Development Councils are to develop five-year strategic plans for long-term, sustainable regional economic growth. The members who attended came away with several open-ended questions and will be continuing to look into answers. Look for more on this as well in the coming days.

Audio Excerpts (click to open or right click-save as to download) from the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council’s public workshop.

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BERJAYADuplication of services is rampant in the county, said Sid Compton, speaking about his Sept. 11 article in The Post-Journal (Look At The Numbers In Repetitive Government) (see also: PJ Editorial supporting his initiative - Allies Should Back Compton’s View). Reducing services to seven county districts – Jamestown, Dunkirk, plus five others in the county – would save taxpayers $7 million each year. This also would reduce the current 18 school districts to seven. Compton’s key point was that there would be no reduction in county workforce per se, rather only in management /administration (elected officials) county-wide.

Mr Compton is continuing to put together details and is in discussions with certain state officials regarding legalities involved. There will likely be a forum on the specific effort in the near future, stay tuned.

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Upcoming events of interest were reported on including a Town Hall on Sat. Oct. 8th from 3-4:30 p.m. with NYState Sen. Cathy Young at the Lakewood Legion. This meeting is open to the public. See separate post below for details on this and other events.

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Constitution Day Sept 17 (224th Anniv. Week 9/17-9/23) “Adopt a School”, Resources, Webcasts…

Posted on September 15, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

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Adopt A School

 Current Tea Party Patriots programs designed to restore our country back to a Constitutionally Limited Government. Part of our 40 year plan. We invite all Patriots everywhere to participate with us in this effort!

Patriots across the country are concerned that students are not being taught about our founding documents. Tea Party Patriots is mounting a national campaign for 2011 Constitution Week to encourage schools to comply with a law passed by Congress in 2004 requiring an educational program on the Constitution be taught during Constitution Week (September 17-23).

The “Adopt a School” program is a simple three step program to help encourage schools to fulfill the federal mandate through our grassroots effort and bring our Constitutional heritage back into our public schools. . The steps are: 1) Adopt a School, 2) Make Contact, and 3) Help the school implement the program.

BERJAYAClick Here to  learn more. Or for information and assistance contact bill.norton@teapartypatriots.org

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This Saturday, September 17th is Constitution Day!

BERJAYAThe U. S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 – Constitution Day! Federal law requires public schools to observe that day, but studies show that up to 90 percent of schools ignore the law.

This year as we celebrate the 224th anniversary of the Constitution, take time to read this document, study it with your children, and discuss its great principles.

And by the way, despite the claims of many secularist writers today, the Constitution is not a Godless document. Many of its clauses directly incorporate religious principles, and Founders who wrote and ratified it specifically acknowledged God in its creation:

It is impossible for the man of pious reflection not to perceive in it a finger of that Almighty Hand which has been so frequently and signally extended to our relief in the critical stages of the Revolution. James Madison

For my own part, I sincerely esteem it a system which without the finger of God never could have been suggested and agreed upon by such a diversity of interests. Alexander Hamilton

I beg I may not be understood to infer that our general Convention was Divinely inspired when it formed the new federal Constitution . . . yet I must own [admit] I have so much faith in the general government of the world by Providence that I can hardly conceive a transaction of such momentous importance . . . should be suffered to pass without being in some degree influenced, guided, and governed by that omnipotent, omnipresent, and beneficent Ruler in Whom all inferior spirits “live and move and have their being” [Acts 17:28]. Benjamin Franklin

I do not believe that the Constitution was the offspring of inspiration, but I am as perfectly satisfied that the Union of the States in its form and adoption is as much the work of a Divine Providence as any of the miracles recorded in the Old and New Testament. Benjamin Rush

To learn more about the Constitution, see the special Constitution Class by WallBuilders speaker Rick Green.

Copies of the Constitution, both in parchment and modern booklets, can be purchased at the WallBuilders website; and it can also be read online.

Also, on Constitution Day, American Majority is holding trainings in 14 states to equip average citizens to have a dramatic impact in the upcoming elections and help restore constitutional government.

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A National Treasure, the Hall-Slater Library, the collection of primary sources that document the Christian History of the U.S. Constitution

Opening Constitution Week, 2011

Watch the video about this valuable resource at www.principleapproach.org!

Donate to the Hall-Slater Library today and be a part of preserving the original documents and books that defend our liberty today!

Click here to view the Library Brochure!

e-mail us at info1828@face.net

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NCCS Announces New American History Textbook:

A Dream Come True: For over thirty years, NCCS has been educating Americans on the Founders’ story of freedom, and particularly on the principles underlying our great Constitution. After doing so for many years, and enjoying teaching seminars to audiences of all ages, I personally had a growing desire to try to get this message to the younger generation, that is, those who mostly would be responsible to fix the mess caused by my generation. In making the attempt, it became clear that it could not happen under the bureaucratically controlled educational system that had developed in every state of this union…

America – Land of Principles and Promises

BERJAYAOur new American History textbook finally is here!

It contains 550 pages of full color, hundreds of illustration, photographs, and maps, to give life to our nation’s history.  Every chapter is linked to a web page where additional teaching aids will be added.

Click here to open or download Chapter 2 and preview the book.

Click here to learn more and to pre-order your copy.

“Passing the Torch” In the words of Abraham Lincoln, the teacher of American history today says to the students in classrooms across this land:

‘In your hands, my young fellow students and citizens, lies the future of our country.’ “If the coming generation is more faithful to the ideals of economy, industry, and honesty; of order, freedom and service than the present generation has been, then we shall be going forward toward the fulfillment of the destinies of the Republic. If the coming generation is even a little less faithful to these ideals, then we shall be headed down the road to degeneracy, defeat, and decay. Could there be a more inspiring task for the youth of our schools than to study America ‘s past policies with understanding and meet her future problems with courage and knowledge? In the ancient Greek games was a relay race in which the runner at the end of his lap handed on the lighted torch to his successor. It is a parable of all education and a symbol of ever-renewing life. The torch of our history was kindled at the sacred altar of liberty by the Founders’ principles, ensuring tomorrow’s promises. Let it be your pledge and mine to bear it well.”

A fulfillment of a desire of George Washington: George Washington stressed the absolute necessity of teaching the younger generation concerning the foundations of our government. Said he:

“A primary object…should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more ressing…than…communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?”

Thank you for your support and desire to help “Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land….”  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO ORDER

BERJAYAA More Perfect Union – Education Package

 Also: NEW! We recently recorded a live NCCS Seminar and have made it available on our web site free of charge. Click here to begin your exciting journey through American History and the US Constitution.

Learn about the Constitution: Read the Constitution / The Constitution at a Glance (PDF)

American Government & US Constitution (Part 1)

BERJAYA14 FREE  Sample Lessons  (Click here)

A study of the United States Constitution from a principle based approach. Learn where the founding Fathers got their ideas for sound government and how a return to these ideas can solve our nations problems today. Click here to order
this course today.  or  Click here to learn more.

Our Ageless Constitution
BERJAYAAn Ageless Constitution Based On Lasting Principles. Free articles on the principles of liberty. Click here.

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Fellow Federalists,

I am happy to invite you to a special Constitution Day event hosted by The Constitutional Sources Project. The event takes place here in DC, but you are also invited to watch the webcast. Famed historian David McCullough will be presenting a special lecture titled “The Storm Before the Constitution.” The event will take place on September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Capitol Visitor Center. Those wishing to attend in person should RSVP to rsvp@consource.org or visit www.consource.org on or after September 15th to view the podcast.

Best Regards, Brandon J. Smith, Deputy Director, Student Division Brandon.Smith@fed-soc.org   202-822-8138 / 888-489-8138

BERJAYAConstitution Day Celebration

Welcome to the Constitution Day Celebration!

Thank you for your interest in Hillsdale College’s Constitution Day Celebration and “Introduction to the Constitution” webcast series. This program will serve as the basis for future educational programs on the Constitution and related topics, including a more complete Online Constitution Class, of which this series will serve as a basis. We will be asking for your participation and feedback along the way to help us improve our efforts.

(Note: You may need to disable your popup blocker if the video window does not open. Instructions for: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome)

View an archive video of the morning & afternoon sessions (WMV format)

View an archive video of the evening sessionIntroductory Remarks: Larry P. Arnn – President, Hillsdale College

“The Rule of Law and America’s Future”
The Honorable Paul Ryan – U.S. Representative, 1st District of Wisconsin

Panel Discussion: “American Federalism in Theory and Practice”

“National Security and the Constitution in the Obama Administration”
The Honorable Michael Mukasey - Former U.S. Attorney General

“Why We Celebrate Constitution Day”
Charles Krauthammer – Washington Post, FOX News Contributor

The following week, on Monday, September 19, the first session of “Introduction to the Constitution” will be available to watch. For the next four weeks, on Mondays, a new session will be available to watch.

Related paper: The Constitution and Limited Government  (click to read online, or download PDF here)  by Edward J. Erler, professor of political science at California State University, San Bernardino, and a senior fellow of the Claremont Institute.

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header imageCan We Determine the Optimal Size of Government?

September 14, 2011
by James A. Kahn, the Henry and Bertha Kressel Professor of Economics at Yeshiva University.

Download the PDF of Development Briefing Paper no. 7 (1 MB)

BERJAYASave Our Constitutional Republic

FSM – September 15, 2011 by Bob Smith

// In the sweltering heat of Philadelphia from May 25th to September 17th, 1787, 53 delegates from 12 of the original 13 colonies (Rhode Island refused to send any representatives) struggled mightily to come to an agreement to adopt a Constitution for the United States of America. When it was over, an exhausted Benjamin Franklin walked down the steps of the Pennsylvania State House and was asked, “What kind of government did you create, Mr. Franklin?” To which he replied, “A republic, if we can keep it.”

Are today’s leaders respecting and protecting the Constitution that Franklin and his heroic and patriotic colleagues gave us in 1787?        Can we keep it?

I do not see how we can keep it, if we do not understand what “it” is!
more…
BERJAYA This weekend America will celebrate Constitution Day, created to honor the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention.  Earlier this week, former Attorney General Ed Meese reflected on the importance ordinary citizens can play in preserving our Constitution:  Read…
As Meese explains, this was something President Ronald Reagan keenly understood. In a 1981 proclamation, Reagan explained the paramount importance of an engaged public: Read…
Daniel Webster once wrote, “We may be tossed upon an ocean where we can see no land — nor, perhaps, the sun or stars. But there is a chart and a compass for us to study, to consult, and to obey. The chart is the Constitution.  Read…
So this weekend, take a moment to read the Constitution, watch and share our video, celebrate our First Principles, and take our short quiz, and reflect on the ways we can all work to promote, protect, and preserve this amazing document.
BERJAYAWhy is America Exceptional? While other nations are bound by a common ethnicity, religion, or history, America’s dedication to liberty makes it unique. This volume in the Understanding Americaseries examines the significance of the United States’ founding principles and why its continuing commitment to those principles matters to freedom everywhere.View this volume | Download PDFRelated: See more in the STTPP Library main-page and Library Sub-pages

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Upcoming Events, Sept 19, Oct 5th, 7th, and 8th.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

Monday, September 19, 2011, 6:30 pm: Olean, ny

Cattaraugus County Tea Party Patriots are hosting a forum @ John Ash Senior Center, 112 N Berry St, Olean, NY.

BERJAYALisa Thrun AFP-NY will speak about progress with the RGGI  Cap & Trade Scheme lawsuit, efforts to gain State legislation on the  matter, as well as Local level legislation that seeks the same. Americans for Prosperity joined forces with several upstate New York elected leaders to sound the alarm bell over the job-killing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Cap & Trade scheme and other destructive “green” regulations that are threatening the viability of the area’s electricity-producing coal plants and risking thousands of jobs in the region.

The group assembled at a recent press conference at Somerset Town Hall along with a number of AFP activists and Cap & Trade opponents. The group called on Governor Cuomo and state lawmakers to put an end to the RGGI Cap & Trade tax and roll back regulatory mandates which are pushing the area’s seventeen power plants to the brink. Upstate New York’s seventeen power plants represent a workforce of several thousand area residents.

Recently, the town of Somerset, led by Councilman Daniel Engert passed a resolution calling on Governor Cuomo to reevaluate the environmental policies which are hurting the region. “The effects of [the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative] and other policies are hurting businesses, jobs and communities throughout New York State and arguably none greater than right here in the western end in Niagara County,” said Engert. Echoing Councilman Engert’s comments, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R-139) pointed out that RGGI will heap ten million dollars worth of fees on AES, adding, “…AES and 16 other coal plants are fighting for survival because of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Cap & Trade regulations which are eroding the ability of companies to provide affordable energy and to preserve the job opportunities our communities rely on.”

State Senator George Maziarz (R-62) added that “RGGI was just one of many [mandates] that make New York State unfriendly for businesses here, to open here, to operate here, to employ people.” The senator also expressed disapproval
regarding New York’s participation in RGGI, saying, “It was disappointing that
RGGI was implemented in the State of New York without legislative approval. It
was done by executive fiat of the former governor.”   MORE…

(STTPP has taken a formal position in support of this effort here.)

Wednesday, OCTOBER 5, 2011, 7 pm – 9 pm: amherst, ny

BERJAYAAmericans for Prosperity Foundation New York is sponsoring an educational workshop: @ Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst, NY.

Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D., Constitutional scholar, President of Defend Your Health Care / Patient advocate, and former NYS Lt. Gov.  will present “Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”

How will Obamacare affect Patients, medical professionals, businesses, local governments, and overall healthcare in their communities. Here is an opportunity to have your questions answered.

EVENT FLYER here.  Please RSVP at lthrun@afphq.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011, 7pm; Ridgeway, pa 

Sheriff Richard Mack will be hosted by the Elk County Tea Party and will give a presentation at the Royal Inn, 17089 Boot Jack Rd. Rt. 219, Ridgway, PA.  This event is open to the public, and all are welcome.  In addition $50 tickets are available for a fundraiser dinner with Sheriff Mack in support of the Dornisch for Sheriff campaign. For tickets or more info call 814 335-2884.

BERJAYARichard Mack shaking hands with Charlton Heston, former President of the National Rifle Association.

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Yes, that’s the plan.  Make sure that every sheriff in the country has received a copy of “The County Sheriff: America’s Last Hope“.  We’re not going to force them — er, excuse me… withhold federal money from them — but we are going to give them an opportunity to read it.  With your donations, we can make it happen.  When every sheriff understands his duty and functions with the support of those whom he serves, then not only will there be “no sheriff left behind” but we, the people will not be left behind!

Sheriff Mack is a powerful and experienced speaker, and a strong advocate of states’ rights, individual freedoms, and the Bill of Rights.

The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association - If you would like to do more to support your local law enforcement in stopping the encroachments of the federal government, please support the CSPOA.

Oath Keepers - Serves on the board of directors for the Oath Keepers movement, encouraging public officials to uphold the oath of office.  I encourage you to be involved in this important cause.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011, tentatively 3:00 – 4:30, tba; lakewood, ny 

Catharine YoungTARA in partnership with STTPP will host a Townhall meeting with “State Senator Cathy Young” @ Lakewood American Legion, 174 Chautauqua Ave, Lakewood , NY

Main Topics to Include:

S712-2011, a referendum sponsored by Joe Robach of Rochester. Individual counties would place a non-binding initiative on their county ballot before Dec. 31, 2011 to poll whether citizens would support a division of NY into two separate states. excerpt: Separate and distinct social and political concerns between upstate and downstate prompt the initiative. Currently, there is large support for such a division. [ S712-2011: Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states? " ]

STTPP position: We support the removal of Chautauqua County from the 27th Congressional District (Higgins) and the return of our county to the current 29th Congressional District (Reed). [Take Action: Re-Districting: Demand we be Removed from the 27th Congressional District and Returned to the 29th.]

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011, 1pm-4:30pm; WATERFORD, PA (TARA & STTPP will be represented at this 2nd Amendment Rally) [Click photo for more]

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STTPP Committee Endorses Dan Johnson for Jamestown City Council Ward 4

Posted on September 12, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

Executive committee of Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots passed a motion to endorse Daniel R. Johnson’s candidacy as Republican candidate for Jamestown’s City Council Ward 4 at its Sept. 6 meeting. Johnson, who is running against Vince DeJoy (D), has been endorsed by the Republican Party. He also seeks endorsement from the Conservative Party during the upcoming Conservative Party primary, Sept. 13 at Hillcrest Church, noon to 9 p.m.

Johnson, an honors graduate of JCC, is general manager of LiteHouseAuto in Lakewood, where he oversees daily operation of the dealership, customer service, managing employees and compliance. He is married to the former Emelee Brown. They are the parents of twin 2-year-old daughters. The Johnson family is active in Family Church on Garfield Road in Jamestown.

Johnson espouses conservative policies consistent with the philosophy of Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots. He is for smaller government and lowering taxes. Concerned about Jamestown’s escalating and out-of-control budget, Johnson says that if elected he will vote to block any additional tax increases. He feels that council needs to look for new revenue sources as well as ways to cut spending. Johnson also is concerned that as a nation “we have thrown our moral compass out the window.”

For more about upcoming elections, Click Here.

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Tuesday’s District 10 Conservative Primary – Vote Tarbrake.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

Though due to scheduling conflicts we we’re unable to go through the formal process in time to get out a press release, we are encouraging Conservative voters just the same, and encourage everyone to get the word out, regarding this Tuesday primary. Mark Tarbrake (R) and Pat Tyler (D) will square off tomorrow for the Conservative line in the District 10 Legislature race. District 10 covers a large portion of Ellicott and a portion of Busti.

Since his prior election we are well aware that the 1 term incumbent Mr. Tarbrake stands on conservative principles, which he previously won as the Conservative-republican candidate. We are also well aware of another fact that makes the decision herein quite clear!

His opponent Mr. Tyler is once again running on the misnamed “Working Families Party” line, as are only of couple of other county candidates. In the previous election 2 years ago he also did so along with many other county candidates and at that time we brought to light the far left nature of this so called party. When questioned in 2009, Mr. Tyler’s only defense as to his association with the party was that he was “unaware” of the things they stood for, their nefarious connections, and the many allegations of campaign finance violations against them. This obviously cannot be the case in having accepted their endorsement this time around, and unlike most candidates that chose to stay away from them, Mr Tyler is one of only a few that did not.

The WFP is far left on their positions ranging from economics to social issues, supporting such agenda as Big government, the Welfare state, overreaching and unconstitutional Obamacare, on demand abortion, same sex marriage, social justice as opposed to American jurisprudence, and the list goes on. They have clear and conspicuous connections and often act as a front group for ACORN (now operating under various new names), the Democrat Socialists of America (DSA), and big labor such as the SEIU (who knowingly collects dues and aids and abets illegal aliens), among others.

For the Conservative voter this is an affront to you. The WFP, more than any other major or minor party, is the direct opposite to everything you stand for, and everything that we as a Tea Party movement stands for as well. They are the antithesis to your values, and so the choice is clear.

We made our position quite known regarding this matter both during the previous elections, and in a press release this June that was issued well prior to the dates for filing petitions and for either accepting or declining a party nomination.

His opponent made a choice and now the only principled choice a conservative voter can make is to “Vote Tarbrake”.

More about: www.tarbrake.com

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STTPP BEACON September 2011, No. 12 Published

Posted on September 12, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

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STTPP BEACON – A Publication of Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots

September 2011, No. 12

1- The Black Regiment: Liberty Defenders by Deann Nelson – Drip!  Drip!
Drip!  Like a leaking faucet, Liberty, that shining principle of freedom under which we assumed we live, increasingly is assaulted and eroded…

“CLICK HERE“

Related/Background:

http://wallbuilders.com/flash/images/BRRHeader.jpg See more in our BRR Library Page. Includes commentary on the “Separation, Church and State” misnomers, realities, true intent and definition.

and more in our MAIN LIBRARY under various headings and here and here for a better understanding of our Constitution and “The indissoluble bond: the Principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.”

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Sept 11th: Sundays Events and “9/11 – Never Forget – Never Quit – We Remain Free!”

Posted on September 10, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

9/11 – Never Forget – Never Quit – We Remain Free!

(This is only a portion of an otherwise large posting. Please click the heading above or click here to see all the tributes and memorials, the profiles, the children, the heroic stories, and more.)
 
September 7, 2011 by ccrofny

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“We Will Never Forget” A day that will live in infamy indeed!

The face of evil- supported by an evil ideology- and an evil network- showed itself that day, and they may have struck us but they did not beat us. They took innocent lives, they maimed and injured and left scars, they knocked down our buildings, and they harmed our economy, but -

THEY DID NOT TAKE OUR FREEDOM, THEY CANNOT DIMINISH OUR LIBERTY, AND THEY WILL NEVER CRUSH OUR SPIRIT!

Over 3000 days now – since we lost over 3000 people – and no doubt we have shed over 3000 tears – said over 3000 prayers – and have stated our resolve over 3000 times in one way or another. On this 10th anniversary of that fateful day where we continue to face a monumental struggle of humankind, of good vs evil, let us remember all such things, and let us proclaim that this shall not be just a day of mourning and remembrance, but also a day of celebration in spite of those dark forces, and that those perished that day – and in the ensuing conflicts since – have not done so in vain. Yes, there is much to celebrate; the lives that were lived by those who perished, the survival of those who did not, the families and friends of survivors who have found strength from their loss and have done wonderful things for their communities through that strength, and the heroes – so many heroes – countless heroes. And yet there is one more thing to celebrate, as stated, our freedom; that they could not take away, that we continue to be a free people and a beacon of liberty for the world, and that though our lives may have been disrupted, they were not taken over, that we rightfully refuse to run for hills, and that we do not live in fear but rather with resolve and vigilance, that this thing shall be overcome, and goodness shall prevail.

BERJAYAMay God justly bless each and every one of you, and may you please share in just a few of the 1000′s of tributes, memorials, and events being held -all in their own unique ways- from “sea to shining sea” this coming 9/11 weekend.

Find out how communities around the U.S. will be honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks. More »

The National Anthem- 9/11/01

Also Thumbnail 911 Memorial -St Pauls London- US Anthem, a tribute from our friends, our ally, Great Britain.

Watching our British cousins sing our national anthem in honor of the US and those who died on September 11th is a very humbling thing, indeed. Said one American Soldier, “Beautiful version of the National Anthem….The British are some of the classiest people on Earth. God Bless America! God Bless Great Britain!”

BE SURE TO VISIT OUR SISTER SITE’S PAGE AS WELL:

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911 – 10 Years

 

9 11 tribute LETS ROLL (“KEEPING FREEDOM ALIVE”) by Fred McLeod

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9 11 – Tenth Anniversary Approaches

Adrian Morgan, The Editor

Family Security Matters announces a new video to commemorate the upcoming
anniversary of 9 11, and we invite readers to submit their own personal
opinions of 9 11…

 

How the Hijackers Changed American Culture

BERJAYAby David P. Goldman – In the 1960s, Americans thought they understood what they most feared; today they appear to fear most what they cannot understand…

Why It’s not Smart to Challenge Americans

by Michael Ledeen – Osama bin Laden believed that 9/11 would bring us down, but instead it took us to a war that defeated him…

Pajamas Media — Ten Years After 9/11

by Roger L Simon – The most cataclysmic public event of my life led inexorably to the founding of Pajamas Media and ultimately PJTV.

Those Post-9/11 -isms and -ologies: A Look Back at a Decade

by Victor Davis Hanson

BERJAYA 9/11 Special Coverage

All Day Sunday: Ten years later we remember. Join us for stirring stories and touching tributes. Plus, a look ahead as America rebuilds!

9/11 Remembered

9/11 Remembered

Yahoo! joins communities across the U.S. in honoring the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.

Events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11

BERJAYA Viewing guide to 9/11 anniversary events on TV

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New York City: The 9/11 Memorial will officially open on Sept. 11 with a ceremony for victims’ families at Ground Zero.

Washington, D.C.: Those who died in the attack at the Pentagon will be honored at a ceremony of 700 people, including family members of the deceased and members of the military. It will take place at the Pentagon Memorial, which opened in 2008.

Shanksville, Pa.: A commemorative service to honor those who died on Flight 93 will take place at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sept. 11 at the Memorial Plaza. Musical tributes, wreath layings, and additional activities will continue throughout the afternoon.

BERJAYA The Memorial Guide

9-11memorial

For 9/11 Families »

A special section for the loved ones of those killed in the attacks of September 11, 2001 …

Find a Name on the Memorial »

A guide to the nearly 3,000 names inscribed in bronze at the 9/11 Memorial.

 

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SUNDAYS EVENTS:

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9/11 Ceremonies Planned Throughout Region

Courtesy of The Post-Journal   editorial@post-journal.com

A celebration of patriotism Sunday at the Fluvanna Community Church will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The event begins at 6 p.m. with patriotic music by a community choir and barbershoppers when veterans and first responsers will be asked to rise and be recognized. Applause and appreciation will be given.

“They sacrificed everything,” said Linda Gregory, an event organizer, who said that was done voluntarily by the responders and veterans, who, she said, deserve to be thanked. She said the event will be a way to celebrate America, which, she called “exceptional.” “It’s the best experiment ever tried in the world,” she said, adding the country has been marked by innovation and progression. “It’s a good shot of patriotism.” Jason McGuire of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedom will also speak at the event. Mrs. Gregory said New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedom is a Christian lobbying group out of Albany that works to prevent overspending, overregulation and too much bureaucracy.

Admission is free, and the public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will also be served. For information, call 484-0553.

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ASHVILLE - Pastor John Bowen will be leading special September 11th remembrance services at Open Meadows and Magnolia United Methodist churches on Sunday. The service at Open Meadows, located at 3183 Open Meadows Road, is at 9:45 a.m. The service at Magnolia, located at 3969 Route 394, is at 11:15 a.m. The public is welcome to attend, especially local firefighters, law enforcement officers, veterans and military personnel.

BEMUS POINT – Bemus Point United Methodist Church invites the community to the special services Sept. 11, “Putting God in Our Remembrance of 9/11.” Dan McBride, Senior Pastor, lifts up Psalm 46:1-11 in his message which will be complemented by video and music selected especially for this observance. The contemporary services are offered at 8:30 and 10 a.m. in the Worship Center and the traditional service begins at 11am in the Sanctuary.

For more information about the 9/11 services, Sunday School, Small Groups, or any other offering at BPUMC, please call the church office at 716-386-3401. The church is located just a quater mile off I-86, exit 10 at 4954 Bemus Ellery Road.

CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 will host a parade and ceremony starting at 12:30pm Sunday at the Legion Post on Maple Avenue that will march to Veterans’ Circle for a memorial service. A color guard will be present and at least one firing squad. The American Legion and the fire departments in Cassadaga, Stockton, and Lily Dale are formulating plans to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 in Cassadaga. “This is the first time we have done this, but it is a big deal since it is the 10th anniversary,” said Bruce Kaus, American Legion Post 1280 commander. Kaus will lead the memorial service. Mayor of Cassadaga LeeAnn Lazarony is also scheduled to speak.

“As a community we should all come out and remember the victims as well as the people who were involved in the rescue efforts, such as the police, firefighters, and Red Cross,” Ms. Lazarony said. ”One of the good things about living in a small town is the way people come together. Kaus said, “We invite other firing squads to join us. If any squads are interested or if anyone has any other ideas, please contact me.” Kaus’ number is 397-4237.

DEWITTVILLE – A commemorative Sept. 11 church service, hosted by the Dewittville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Dewittville Fire Hall. The church service, which is open to the public will especially honor local fire and EMS volunteers. A chicken barbecue will follow the service. All proceeds will benefit the Dewittville Fire Department. The cost is $7 for adult; $4 for a child’s meal. Pre-sale tickets are appreciated. For more information, call anyone in the church; the church office at 753-2488; or the pastor at 753-6541.

DUNKIRK – Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 will hold a ceremony at 10am Sunday in front of City Hall.

The City of JAMESTOWN will host a pair of events planned in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The city of Jamestown will hold a 10th anniversary September 11 memorial service at 9:50 a.m. Sunday. Attendees are asked to arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. as there will be a special emergency vehicle motorcade arriving at that time. In addition, the September 11 Memorial Exhibit in the lobby of City Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 15 Francis St., Jamestown will hold a special memorial service for all victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and fallen soldiers from all wars. Veterans and the general public are welcome to attend the 11 a.m. service Sunday. A reception will follow.

WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ministerial Association will host a community remembrance service at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Westfield Academy and Central School auditorium. The service will honor those individuals whose lives were lost during the attacks and recognize our local military, fire, and police personnel, along with any local families who experienced the loss of a family member that day. Organizers ask that military, fire fighters and police personnel contact their leaders for information and to make reservations. Also, any families who plan to attend who were directly affected on 9/11 by the loss of a loved one are asked to RSVP Call 326-3317 or email lagwny@fairpoint.net. An RSVP is not required, though it will help us in our planning of this event.

WESTFIELD – The Lakeshore Assembly of God Church, at 252 E. Main Street, Westfield, will hold a special church service to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001, at 10 a.m. Sunday to be held at the Lakeshore Assembly of God Church. All community members are invited to attend this very special service. Handicap accessible. For more information, call 326-3317.

“New York Remembers” exhibit is dedicated in Jamestown

BERJAYAThe “New York Remembers” exhibit at Jamestown City Hall has been formally dedicated. Sam Hoyt, the Regional President of the Empire State Development Office, appeared on behalf of Governor Andrew Cuomo. The exhibit, one of 30 around the state, includes the mangled bumper from one of the New York City Fire Department ladder trucks.

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FAIL: And so it begins, with No significant Mandate relief, the process of Tax Cap overrides ensue!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

[ See: Support Chaut Co. Motion No.11-11 for Real Mandate Relief (and see Steuben Co. Motion and statements) ]

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First local tax cap override

August 29, 2011  E.J. McMahon – The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators is holding a public hearing today on a proposal to override the state’s new property tax cap as part of the county’s budget. Although the tentative 2012 county budget is not due until Nov. 15, local news reports suggest county officials are getting an early start on the cap-busting process because they are convinced they will need a tax increase well above the levy limit.

For all localities outside New York City, the property tax levy cap is 2 percent, plus allowances for the value of physical additions to the property tax base in the past year and a partial exclusion for taxes necessary to pay rising pension costs. The cap can be overridden pursuant to a separate local law requiring support from at least 60 percent of the county legislators.

Our handy “BenchmarkingNY” tool at www.SeeThroughNY.net shows that St. Lawrence County, which sprawls across part of the northernmost corner of New York, already is among the highest-taxed counties in the state. According to its latest financial disclosure documents, the county tax levy has risen 22 percent in the past two years, after a long period of stability.

Moreover, the county is borrowing money to keep up with its bills this year…

Some municipalities threatening overrides of new property-tax cap

Posted on August 29, 2011 by naplesteapartypatriots - Cities, counties and towns are busily preparing their budgets for next year, and some are threatening to override a new property tax cap that they say could devastate programs and services.

Dealing with a property tax cap is uncharted territory for local governments as they struggle to balance their budgets amid stagnant revenue and increasing costs. They are also grappling with the complexity of the cap and its myriad provisions.

“We don’t know how it will be implemented, and therefore it’s really difficult to say the impact it will have on our budget this year,” said Monroe County spokesman Noah Lebowitz.

There are more than 10,000 taxing entities in New York, including local governments and special taxing districts for lighting, water and sewer services. All have to stay within the cap.

One ambiguity was cleared up Friday: The cap will limit the growth in property taxes to 2 percent in 2012, the Comptroller’s Office confirmed to Gannett’s Albany Bureau.

Read the entire article

Tax cap vexes local municipalities

The property tax cap, hailed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as a savior for New York’s middle class, is causing confusion and frustration among town officials who say the state has left them without the necessary details to finish their budgets on time.

Meanwhile, at least five counties are considering overriding the cap this year.

The cap is a cornerstone of Cuomo’s record of his first year in office — it was the first bill he introduced — and was pursued because the state has been recognized nationally as having some of the highest property taxes in the country.

The state doesn’t set property taxes, but it can impose a cap, in this case a limit of growth in the property tax levy of 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower.

While Cuomo warned that local governments would be opposed to the state’s action to limit their spending power, town and county officials have said that implementing the cap is complicated by state mandates like pension costs, which are only getting more expensive — not spending by their municipalities.

Read the entire article

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Oct. 5th In Amherst: AFP will be hosting an Obamacare Forum with Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D., Constitutional scholar, President of Defend Your Health Care/Patient advocate and former NYS Lt. Gov.

Posted on September 6, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

Dear Medical Professionals, Business Owners, Elected Officials, and Taxpayers,BERJAYA

In 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act leaving patients, medical professionals, businesses, and local governments with many questions on how this new law will affect health care in their communities. 

Here is an opportunity to have your questions answered.

Americans for Prosperity Foundation New York is sponsoring an educational workshop:

Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Date:    Wednesday, October 5th

Time:     7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Place:    Harlem Road Community Center

                4255 Harlem Road, Amherst, NY 

Guest speaker, Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D., a constitutional scholar, patient advocate and former Lt. Governor of New York State, will discuss the contents of the healthcare legislation and its impact on medical care.   Dr. McCaughey, founder and Chairman of the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths and founder and President of Defend Your Health Care, was the first to uncover the health provisions in the February 2009 stimulus bill and has read and studied the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in its entirety.  She will help patients, medical professionals, businesses and communities understand the new law and the changes that will be coming. 

Here is a sample of topics that will be discussed:

  • The nature of the insurance mandate and essential benefit package
  • The impact of section 1311 on physician autonomy
  • The reductions in future Medicare reimbursement rates
  • Independent Medicare Advisory Board 
  • What kinds of health insurance reform will bring down costs and increase access

Dr. McCaughey will also speak about the need for tort reform and for medical courts.  Attached, please find a flyer for the event which is open to the public.

We hope that you will join us for this very important seminar.  Please RSVP at lthrun@afphq.org.

Sincerely,

Lisa Thrun, Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity Foundation

New York Chapter – Grassroots Chair

716.604.5701 lthrun@afphq.org

www.americansforprosperity.org/newyork

www.americansforprosperity.org

AFP NY on Facebook

Twitter@AfpNY

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen-leaders committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and intrusiveness of government is the best way to promote individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens to support restraining state and federal government growth and returning government to its constitutional limits.

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STTPP BEACON September 2011, No. 11 Published

Posted on August 30, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

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STTPP BEACON – A Publication of Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots

September 2011, No. 11

1- Liberty! Oh, Liberty! We MUST Not Let You Perish! by Mel McGinnis

2- Where Has Individual Freedom Gone In New York? by Jim Walker

“CLICK HERE“

Related/Background:

ALERT: “U.S.” Day of Rage’ Being Orchestrated (neo-Marxist and other leftist allies); Threatening Communists Endorse Obama – Again!; The Left’s Anti-PC, Tea Party smear strategy, and related…

Personal and Economic Freedom in the 50 States – New York Last, Again!

States Where People Pay the Most (And  Least) in Taxes: NJ highest, NY 2nd highest, AK Lowest, TX 6th lowest!

See also previous STTPP positions, and our main menu above – Library and NYS Data and reports for additional background.

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Meeting recap: for Immediate Release- Positions on Congressional re-districting, RGGI lawsuit, and pending UN Arms treaty; Take Action; More…

Posted on August 26, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

Press Release for 8/23/11 Event

Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots held their monthly meeting Aug 23 at the
Lakewood American Legion, conducted by Spokesman Mel McGinnis.

Members voted upon and passed the following motions:

In other business, McGinnis recalled the words of Beth Powers, founder of Liberty In America: “If the economy crashes our country will survive; but we cannot survive the crash of liberty.” “STTPP’s focus and emphasis,” McGinnis said, “is upon freedom, in contrast to media emphasis on the economy.”

A brief recap was given regarding our previous meeting with We The People Foundation and the Constitution Lobby of NY effort. Those who have not yet joined are encouraged to do so. Since that meeting Iowa’s lobby has become official, and efforts continue to be underway for We the people of: california indiana florida georgia illinois kansas kentucky maryland nebraska north carolina ohio oklahoma oregon pennsylvania rhode island south carolina south dakota texas wisconsin. For those that missed the original presentation,  Lobby PowerPoint presentation (RIGHT-Click to open or download here).

The issue of illegal immigration was raised with regard to President Obama’s recent de-facto amnesty executive order, deemed by Tea Party coalitions at National and State levels to be an illegal and unconstitutional act. Obama is effectively implementing the DREAM Act although it was defeated in Congress. This has prompted introduction of the HALT Act in congress [more on this in separate post]. A related matter is that of  HR 2164 which was a good bill we support with regards to E-verify, however amendments have been attached by pro-amnesty/open border advocates that would interfere with, or outright strip, a state’s ability to implement and enforce E-verify. The Supreme Court recently upheld these State’s rights, so the aforementioned amendments either need stripped from the bill, or the bill needs to be killed altogether. [again look for more on this in a separate post]

The group heard an update on S712-2011, a referendum sponsored by Joe Robach of Rochester. Individual counties would place a non-binding initiative on their county ballot before Dec. 31, 2011 to poll whether citizens would support a division of NY into two separate states. excerpt: Separate and distinct social and political concerns between upstate and downstate prompt the initiative. Currently, there is large support for such a division. [ S712-2011:
Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of
New York into two separate states? " ]

A member expressed outrage that NY is becoming a socialist state, and that
the county legislature plans to override the two percent cap on property taxes.
Legislator Tami Downey explained the dilemma in which counties find themselves: Albany decreases the amount of money to counties for mandates, forcing counties to raise taxes to cover mandates. Welfare and Medicaid consume 87 percent of the budget. The county already owes $1 million to the state for 2012 Medicaid expenses.

Legislators in Steuben County [stay tuned for more on this] expressed anger regarding the burden placed upon property taxpayers; they want to eliminate Medicaid. Downey urged the group to form a coalition with Steuben County: “Find your power and start  using it. Tell Albany to stop stealing our money and giving it to welfare.”

Our next meeting will be Sept 27th.

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Monday Morning Memo – Exec Edwards on Restoring Liberty Rally

Posted on August 2, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

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The Mayor challenged all of us to be as engaged in our Country’s future and committed to preserving our freedoms as those he met at that hospital who had given so much of themselves to defend our County. He highlighted his remarks with the words of the Corporal who escorted him through the hospital and how this member of our military continually referred to him as “Sir.” When Mayor Keeney objected (since he was there as a private citizen not an elected official) and asked to be called by his first name, the Corporal insisted that he show the respect of using “Sir.” The Corporal then volunteered that he would rather escort 5,000 ordinary citizens than any of the Congressional leaders who toured the hospital, because he (the Corporal) believed it was the commitment of every day ordinary Americans that made the military men and women’s service worthwhile. That was a fitting start to a day committed to calling for just that type of engagement by those who attended the rally.

In preparation for my remarks, I completed some significant research on some National issues, and statewide matters. What became clear to me was that it is truly the “ordinary citizens” like the members of T.A.R.A. and the Tea Party Patriots, and the vast majority of hard working Americans, who may not be a member of a specific group but are concerned about where we are and where we are headed, that can and should be engaged in the discussions impacting on the future of our Country and State.

A statement like this could set the “mainstream” media and bloggers into a frothing, texting, and keyboarding fit trying to attach some dark and foreboding meaning,  attempting to make a case that I am some “right wing nut case” like
happens all too often when people talk about Liberty and Freedom. But here are
a few of the remarks I made and the research that it was based upon.

I congratulated those in attendance and thanked them for their involvement and commitment and told them that Edmund Burke, Irish Statesman, Member of the British Parliament, and supporter of the American Revolution would be proud of them since he is credited with saying, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men (I added ‘and women’) to do nothing.” By being involved, asking questions, studying the Constitution of the United States and calling for a restoration of liberty, they were engaging in the public discourse that was a foundational principal of our Country. It is through the efforts of the citizens of our United States that our Country was first created and has been able to be a model for other Counties around the world. However, I also expressed my concerns about the increasing efforts to expand even larger the size and scope of Government at the National and State level.

I cited the recent George Mason University biannual “Freedom in the 50 States” report where New York State was ranked dead last. Our State was ranked as the least free state in the Country because it has the lowest rated economic freedom and the third lowest rated personal freedom compared to all other states. NY was identified as having the highest taxes in the nation, with above average property, selective sales, individual income, and corporate tax rates. Add to this State government spending on “public welfare, hospitals, electric power, transit, and
employee retirement” at well above national averages, it is no surprise that our State also has the second greatest debt as a percentage of the state’s economy. Combine this with significant and increasing efforts to restrict personal liberty by the state and New York earned the “top” rating for restricting personal freedom, not a ranking anyone would be proud of.

After making other observations and encouragements I concluded by calling for everyone to become engaged in this defense of our Constitution where we were granted and assured the rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that to secure these rights, governments are instituted by men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” I highlighted that it is only through our “consent” that government takes action or withholds action and without our consent no decisions can or should be made. However only through our active participation and communication will those who lead us at the State and National level be forced to acknowledge the need for our consent.

Whether or not you are a member of these citizen groups, or you believe
in their stand on issues or not, we all could follow their examples by investing more of ourselves in the review of the operations of the governments that impact our lives. It is never a bad thing to spend some time reading and re-reading the documents that are at the foundation of our Country, the Constitution of the United States, and the Declaration of Independence.

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For Immediate Release: 7/26/11 Constitution Lobby Meeting Recap. “Join the WTP effort”

Posted on August 1, 2011 by sttpp| Comments Off

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For Immediate Release: 7/26/11 Constitution Lobby Meeting Recap 

Thomas Jefferson’s words formed the basis of a presentation by Robert Schulz and Judith Whitmore  to Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots at its July 26 monthly meeting at the Lakewood American Legion:

“When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”

The group learned that our state and nation are in a time of tyranny because government is violating our Constitutions. Under the first amendment of the Bill of Rights, citizens have the right and obligation “to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” If government doesn’t respond, citizens have the right to peaceful enforcement. According to Schulz and Whitmore, however, government no longer listens, our state and nation are in a state of disorder, and we are losing our way as well as our identity. The original charters of freedom are being attacked and eroded, making it difficult for individuals and small groups to prevail against these assaults on our founding charters and freedoms.

Schulz and Whitmore are traveling New York State to present their case for formation of The Constitution Lobby of New York. Schulz, Founder and Chairman of We The People Foundation for Constitutional Education and We The People Congress, has been working for more than three decades to defend both the NY and federal Constitutions. Whitmore is founder of Stand Up and Sing for America.

“The Constitution no longer can defend itself,” said Schulz. “We need an organization that focuses only on what government is doing and compare its actions with fundamental documents.” He was referring to the Declaration of Independence, the NY State (see below) and Federal Constitutions, and the Bill of Rights. The goal of the non-political Constitution Lobby of New York is to institutionalize citizen vigilance—of the people, by the people, and for the people—for the purpose of defending our State and Federal Constitutions and the Rule of Law, holding elected officials accountable at every level in our state. In order to accomplish the goal, the group learned that five percent or 800,000 residents of New York need to be enrolled as dues-paying members. Schulz feels the time is ripe for a Constitution lobby: “We need to get the government fearing the people.”

The STTPP strongly encouraged the 70 or so members that attended to join the WTP effort, and we urge those who were unable to attend to get familiar with and join this effort as well. Follow the link below to do so today:

We The People Of New York, Inc.

For reference:

The Constitution of New York : April 20, 1777
Constitution of NY State 1938 (Word Doc)
Constitution of NY State 1938 (PDF)

NYS Constitution (current) (pdf 306 kb)

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