Broward Tea Party May, 2012 Newsletter

“Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.” 

    – Alexis de Tocqueville                                                                            

Co-founder’s Corner

As our Broward Tea Party prepares for the play that is about to unfold before the November elections, it’s time to announce our casting call. We have many roles to fill, in fact more roles than players. That means that whatever role you wish to fill, it is wide open. The roles include: poll watcher, event coordinator / helper, street rally volunteer, fundraiser, marketing and advertising support, writer, and others that will arise. Everyone is needed more than ever and fortunately we’re already seeing Tea Partiers mobilizing to action.

From around the country Tea Party members are traveling to Wisconsin to support Governor Scott Walker. Already, Tea Party support is credited with ousting 36 year Congressman Dick Luger by a stunning 20 point margin. Here in our backyard a similar upset could be underway as Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz appears to be losing local support. As Hollywood celebrities grab headlines and collect millions for Obama, Tea Party members continue to counter with old fashioned grassroots activism that is spreading. There is a tug-of-war underway. Our conservative, fiscally responsible side has been pulled hard to the left. The good news is that the momentum is now moving in our direction and if enough patriots like you join in, the war can be won. Join us at our monthly meeting where roles are being filled, but hurry, our opponents are not to be underestimated and the outcome is still uncertain. 

Charles Robertson  

                                                                                                                                                                                                

 May 2nd  Meeting Recap

Co-founder Lee Levin opened the meeting speaking about his recent experience in Washington, D.C. Lee was there taking part in “Grammy’s On The Hill”; professional entertainers were there to lobby for “performance-rights acts” issues. In speaking with various congressmen, Lee determined, “that constituent letters and phone calls placed to Representatives and Senator’s, DO WORK and help to shape policy!”

Lee suggests that BTP members bring legislative issues to share with the group; a “group” letter can then be drafted. Members can then take “action” by emailing or snail-mailing the letter to their respective congressman. The letter could be used as a “points of reference” when calling congressmen, also.

Contact Info:

White House: www.whitehouse.gov/contact

White House Comments: Phone: 202-224-1111   Fax: 202-456-2461

White House Switchboard: Phone: 202-456-1414

Capitol Switchboard: Phone: 202-224-3121- give operator Congressman’s name

Senator Bill Nelson: Phone: 202-224-5274   Fax: 202-228-2183   email: www.billnelson.senate.gov

Senator Marco Rubio: Phone: 202-224-3041   email: www.rubio.senate.gov

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson-CD17: Phone: 202-225-4506   email: www.wilson.house.gov

U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch-CD-19: Phone: 202-225-3001   email: www.teddeutch.house.gov

U.S. Rep. Debbie WassermanSchultz-CD20: Phone: 202-225-7931   email: www.wassermanschultz.house.gov

U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart-CD21: Phone: 202-225-4211   email: mariodiazbalart.house.gov/

U.S. Rep. Allen West-CD22: Phone: 202-225-3026   email: www.west.house.gov

U.S. Alcee Hastings-CD23: Phone: 202-225-1313   email: www.alceehastings.house.gov

Rallies

Broward Tea Party’s “Send ‘Em Packing” Rally held Saturday, April 14^th, on the SW corner of Pines Blvd. and   Palm Ave. was a great success! Approximately 70 to 75 ralliers braved the rain-soaked event. Sign waving Tea Partiers alerted passing motorist to current budget and regulatory issues and to “send Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, CD20 and Pres. Barack Obama packing” in November! Florida CD 20/23 candidates running in opposition to DWS; Karen Harrington, Ozzie deFaria, and Joe Kaufman, all gave campaign speeches to the crowd. All three candidates will face-off in the August 14^th Primary to determine who will oppose DWS in the November 6^th Election. The main focus of the rally was community awareness, the upcoming August 14^th Primary, November 6^th National Election, and to show Broward Tea Party as a force in the area political arena.

Corner Rally Project: Friday, April 27^th, BTPer’s and concerned citizens occupied the NE corner of Pines Blvd. and Flamingo Rd. in Pembroke Pines from 4pm to 6pm. Signs alerted passing motorists to Constitutional, election, and legislative issues. Once again, the main focus is community awareness of the Tea Party and our values. Corner rallies will be held every 4^th Friday of each month from 4pm to 6pm till October. In October, rallies will be held every Friday till the November 6^th election. Come and join us!

May Guest Speakers:

Marty Hughes:  

Marty Hughes is the Southeast Florida Field Coordinator of AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY [AFP]:  www.AFPFlorida.com   whughes@afphq.org   www.Facebook.com/AFPFL 

AFP works to educate the public on their message of economic freedom, limited government, and free markets.  They strongly advocate with citizen activists help to promote the public policies that will make our country great again.

AFPFL is working to start an army of citizen activists that will work to *identify voters *phone bank at “adopt-a-night” sessions polling voters *canvas door-to-door to encourage people to vote. AFPFL will be hosting these events and reaching out to the community to make a difference in the direction of our country.

Marty Hughes is the Organizer of the AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE [NOT affiliated with AFP], a citizen activist group that works to hunt down voter fraud, purge dead voter names off voter rolls, verify data info, and encourage voter registration.

AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE meets the 3^rd Tuesday of each month at LEFTY’S TAVERN & GRILLE 11300 State Rd. 84, Davie, Florida. The next meeting is June 19^th at 7:00pm. Contact Marty Hughes via email: mhughes@aclfla.com

Ozzie deFaria, U.S House of Representatives Candidate, FL CD 20/23     www.OzzieForCongress.com

Ozzie is a social and fiscal conservative who feels the #1 problem in America is apathy, ignorance of the issues facing our nation, and despair; “People are looking for something to feel good about! The American Dream is in jeopardy, parents worry their kids will not be able to succeed.” He believes the #1 issue is the economy and jobs; “We need to get our fiscal house in order and stop the spending!” Ozzie proposes, as part of his campaign platform, the following: Cutting and capping spending*balancing the budget* stopping big government from interfering in business*tort reform*simplification of the tax code*reduction in the  tax rates*reduce dependence on foreign energy sources*repeal of Obamacare* term limits*strong support of Israel. “Debbie Wasserman-Schultz MUST  be defeated!” The GOP Primary is August 14^th and will determine the candidate to oppose DWS in the November 6^th National Election.

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

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STREET CORNER RALLY PROJECT

DATE:  Friday, May 25, 2012

PLACE:  NE Corner of  Pines Blvd. & Flamingo Rd.

TIME:  4PM To 6PM

BRING:  Flags and Protest Signs; wear Tea Party attire.

Purpose: >To wake people up…the 2012 Election is important!

>To alert people WHY this election is important.

>To stand up & fight for what we believe.

“Freedom isn’t Free!”

>To not go silently into the “Nanny State” of Socialism.

>To give courage to others, to join us in standing up for our

Constitutional Freedoms.

>To resist Big Government’s soft tyranny that will lead us to serfdom.

>To promote less taxes.

>To promote following the rule of law…the U.S. Constitution.

THIS WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU DO YOUR PART!!!

**Street Corner Rallies will be held every 4^th Friday of each month! In October, Rallies will be held every Friday until the November 6^th election.

Street Rally Project Coordinator: Rose Rauschkolb [954-447-1899] [ rmr121@comcast.net ]

Supported and promoted by The Broward Tea Party: www.TheBrowardTeaParty.com

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SWBRO - South-West Broward Republican Organization: Monday, June 4, 2012

SWBRO is one of many local Broward County Chartered Republican Clubs. We serve, primarily, the communities of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, SW Ranches and parts of several contiguous communities. Guests are welcome; Registered Republicans to join.

Place: Walter C Young “Now Playing” Community School Theater 901 N.W. 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fl., 33028 (from I-75 exit East on Pines Blvd. then turn left onto 129th Ave. At first right on 129th Ave., turn in and follow SWBRO signs to parking lot and meeting.

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm Sign-in, Social: 7:00pm-7:30pm Meeting Begins: 7:30pm

*Info Website: http://www.swbrogop.org/

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Broward Tea Party Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

 Guest Speaker: Anthony Vera, Firefighter/Paramedic Hollywood Fire Rescue

*Place:  **Total Wine & More 15980 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, Fl., 33027

*Time:  7:00pm to 9:00pm

*Sign-in and Meet & Greet: 7:00pm-7:15pm Meeting begins promptly at 7:30pm

*Coffee, water, and sodas will be provided. Please bring a snack or treat to share…greatly appreciated!

BRING A FRIEND, GUESTS MOST WELCOME

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Broward County Libertarian Party Meeting: Wednesday, June 13 2012http://www.lpbroward.org/

Place: Denny’s Diner corner of Oakland & Powerline Rd. (1 block east of I-95)

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm    

Contact: Donald Sheldon, chairman:  mail to http://www.chairman@lpbroward.org/  or call (866)511-8398.

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AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE: meets the 3^rd Tuesday of each month at LEFTY’S TAVERN & GRILLE 11300 State Rd. 84, Davie, Florida. The next meeting is June 19^th at 7:00pm. Contact Marty Hughes via email: mhughes@aclfla.com

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                                 Links of Interest

- Supervisor of Elections, Broward County, Fl.: www.browardsoe.org

- Palm Beach County, Fl. Election Info: www.pbcelections.org

- Miami Dade County, Fl. Election Info: www.miamidade.gov/elections

- New District Voters Maps: http://www.floridaredistricting.org/

- Rules for Debating Liberals: http://www.libertynews.com/2012/05/07/five-rules-for-debating-with-liberals-online/

Broward Tea Party Contact Info:

Go to: www.TheBrowardTeaParty.com  for links to our Facebook, Twitter, FreedomConnector, and LibertyLinked group sites and to see our local advertisers. If you would like to advertise your business on our website:   mailto:lee@thebrowardteaparty.com. “We support those who support us!”

We are now on Meetup:  http://www.meetup.com/The-Broward-Tea-Party-Meetup-Group/

To sign-up to receive news, blog, and event updates via WordPress email: www.thebrowardteaparty.wordpress.com. Scroll down the right-hand column to the Follow Blog via Email sign-up.

                                                                                                            

 

Broward Tea Party April, 2012 Newsletter

“On Matters of Principle…Stand Like A Rock”

                                                                                                                                                – Thomas Jefferson

April 4th  Meeting Recap

Cofounder Charles Robertson:

Presented part 2 of his “Selling the Tea Party” series (please read part 1 and 2 of his series here on the BTP Wordpress blog site under Recent Posts). Our job is to promote our “3 Core Values: Constitutionally Limited Government, Fiscal Responsibility, and Free Markets.” To “sell” the Tea Party, we as members should take every opportunity to promote and encourage the participation of family members, “tea party friendly” friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Use your sphere of influence to bring in new members and to encourage others into activism. The Tea Party message is “vital” to the restoration of our Constitutional Republic. * Sponsors and members Jorge and Berta Medina (Title Professionals of South Florida and Pan American Marble & Stone Company) donated several copies of “How to Master the Art of Selling”, by Tom Hopkins, to the BTP library.            

 

Guest Speaker: Marielena Stuart, Candidate U. S. Senate.   

Marielena presents herself as the “authentic” conservative candidate. She is a blogger and an activist who says that socialism and communism are the biggest threats to America. Agenda 21, the UN’s sustainable development program, is the international push toward socialism/communism across the globe. Agenda 21 is a Marxist collectivist world movement. It is a public/private partnership that is unconstitutional yet, many federal, state, and local governments are proposing and implementing it. Marielena’s platform includes putting the brakes on Agenda 21, curbing China’s influence on the US economy, and stopping the push for “Sharia Law” in our courts. For more information on Marielena and her campaign, please visit her website http://marielenastuartforussenate2012.com/

Special Treat:

BTP was treated to the premier of Co-founder and resident Grammy award-winning musician, Lee Levin’s new musical group, “The Voters”. Lee and his team of professional musicians and songwriters have been working since the end of 2011 to write and record patriotic and politically-themed music and songs. Three songs were performed: “It’s You” (Blame it on Bush), “Leading from Behind”, and “America’s Coming Back”. The membership was asked to vote for a favorite to be released as a single. An album will be released nationally, at a later date. All three songs were exceptional! The meeting was energized by the music and songs………. Thank you Lee and “The Voters”, we can’t wait for the single and album to be released.                      

The latter part of the meeting was devoted to a “group planning” session led by Co-founder Charles Robinson. Eight groups were formed to brainstorm ideas on the following subjects: Activism, Making an Impact, Tea Party Group Size, Spreading the Tea Party Message, Innovative Fund-raising, Recruiting Strategy, and What Value comes from the Tea Party Group Experience.       

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

American Majority 2012 Training of Florida Conservatives   

Broward County            Cost: $15 per trainee http://americanmajority.org/events/broward-co-fl-activist-training/

- Thursday, April 26: 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the American Legion 1620 West State Road 84  #2 Ft Lauderdale.

The Grassroots Activist Training Seminar includes:

• Interactive presentations from American Majority staff

• The opportunity to network with other liberty-minded people

• A complimentary resource guidebook full of material designed to further assist trainees

Topics to be covered:

• Community Organizers for Freedom: Finding New Leaders, Increasing Transparency, & Finding the Votes

• Patriots 2.0 – understanding New Media – Facebook, Twitter

• Hardwiring Your Precinct - how to strategically target door knocking in your community

• Instant Activism: Everything You Need to Know to Get Involved at the Local Level

Upon completion of the seminar, attendees will receive continuing education materials, access to podcasts and other presentations, communications curriculum, and suggestions to help them utilize think-tank resources.

Street Corner Rally Project

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Broward Tea Party Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Price Foley, the Institute for Justice Chair in Constitutional Litigation and Professor of Law at Florida International University (FIU). She will be discussing her new book: “The Tea Party: Three Principles”.

 Also Speaking is Ozzie DeFaria, District 20/23 candidate for US House of Representatives.

*Place:  **Total Wine & More 15980 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, Fl., 33027

*Time:  7:00pm to 9:00pm

*Sign-in and Meet & Greet: 7:00pm-7:15pm Meeting begins promptly at 7:30pm

*Coffee, water, and sodas will be provided. Please bring a snack or treat to share…greatly appreciated!

Please Note Change of Venue

BRING A FRIEND, GUESTS ARE MOST WELCOME!

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SWBRO - South-West Broward Republican Organization: Monday, May 7, 2012

SWBRO is one of many local Broward County Chartered Republican Clubs. We serve, primarily, the communities of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, SW Ranches and parts of several contiguous communities. Guests are welcome; Registered Republicans to join.

Place: Walter C Young “Now Playing” Community School Theater 901 N.W. 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fl., 33028 (from I-75 exit East on Pines Blvd. then turn left onto 129th Ave. At first right on 129th Ave., turn in and follow SWBRO signs to parking lot and meeting.

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm Sign-in, Social: 7:00pm-7:30pm Meeting Begins: 7:30pm

*Info Website: http://www.swbrogop.org/

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Broward County Libertarian Party Meeting: Wednesday, May 9 2012  http://www.lpbroward.org/

Place: Denny’s Diner corner of Oakland & Powerline Rd. (1 block east of I-95)

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm     

Contact: Donald Sheldon, chairman:  mail to http://www.chairman@lpbroward.org/  or call (866)511-8398.

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BREC - Broward Republican Executive Committee: Monday, May 21, 2012

Place: Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek 555 West Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl., 33309 (West of I-95 between Cypress Creek Rd. West and Powerline Rd.)

Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Sign-in for Members – *Guests may attend and sign-in. 7:00pm-Meeting starts promptly, doors are shut! **as a member of BREC, you become your own Precinct Captain/or Alternate.

*Info Website http://www.browardgop.org/

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  Links of Interest

- Supervisor of Elections, Broward County, Fl.: www.browardsoe.org

- Palm Beach County, Fl. Election Info: www.pbcelections.org

- Miami Dade County, Fl. Election Info: www.miamidade.gov/elections

US Government and the Constitution-Basics Everyone Should Know: http://social.patriotactionnetwork.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2600775%3ABlogPost%3A5617651&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_post

Obamacare and Women, the Truth: http://savingourhealthcare.org/newsroom/detail.php?c=2411261

Constitutional Sheriffs: http://constitutionalsheriffs.ning.com/forum/topics/the-u-s-constitution

All Things Government Links: http://www.waynemessick.com/GovLinks/index.php

Obamacare’s Bundle of Budget Gimmicks: http://blog.heritage.org/2012/04/08/chart-of-the-week-obamacares-bundle-of-budget-gimmicks/

Ways to Use Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals Against Liberals: http://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2012/04/13/12_ways_to_use_saul_alinskys_rules_for_radicals_against_liberals

Heritage Guide to the Constitution: www.ConstitutionOnline.com

2008 Market Collapse: Financial Terrorism: http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/15/leaders-with-ginni-thomas-kevin-freeman-author/

What’s Become of the Tea Party? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=150639428

3 Constitutional Principles That Make The Tea Party Tick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGeZnPleG4k&feature=share

Broward Tea Party Contact Info:

Go to: www.TheBrowardTeaParty.com  for links to our Facebook, Twitter, FreedomConnector, and LibertyLinked group sites and to see our local advertisers. If you would like to advertise your business on our website:   mailto:lee@thebrowardteaparty.com. “We support those who support us!”

We are now on Meetup:  http://www.meetup.com/The-Broward-Tea-Party-Meetup-Group/

To sign-up to receive news, blog, and event updates via WordPress email: www.thebrowardteaparty.wordpress.com. Scroll down the right-hand column to the Follow Blog via Email sign-up.

                                                                                                            

 

Broward Tea Party March, 2012 Newsletter

“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not” 

                                                                                                                                                              – Dr. Seuss

March 7th  ”One Year Anniversary” Meeting Recap

Co-Founder Charles Robertson:

Our nation’s fiscal policy is heading in the wrong direction. As citizens, we need to wake up and redirect our actions, arming ourselves with knowledge and talking points to share with others and help turn things around!

State of the Broward Tea Party – 1st Anniversary

First meeting, March 2011, 30 people came ; 25 are still actively involved. We now list 117 members on Facebook, 1123 followers on Twitter, 87 members on FreedomWorks, 1046 followers on Word Press, and 261 members on the BTP roster.

In the first year, BTP has hosted Senate and Congressional candidates, radio talk show hosts, local politicians, a political comedian/author, professors of economics and the Constitution, and a Constitutional lawyer/author.

We’ve held to our 3 Core Values: Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government, and Free Markets by taking on the responsibility to “stand for what’s right” and educating ourselves and others on the issues that affect our nation.

Guest Speaker: Karen Harrington, Candidate U. S. Congress, FL CD 20/23.  www.karenforcongress.com

 Karen was the guest speaker at BTP’s first meeting March, 2011. “Thank you, Karen, for supporting us!”

Karen leads by example as a business owner, cancer survivor, conservative and friend of the Tea Party. She motivates people to get involved and to participate in the process of “taking our country back”.

Karen’s family all live in South Florida. They own and manage three Rickey’s restaurants in the local area. Karen’s mom keeps a “Bucket List” as follows: Keep God in everything * Obama is gone * Borders closed * Language ” English only” * Constitution strong * Drug free and screening for welfare recipients * No “freebies” to non-citizens . Conservative values are a family affair!

Karen’s opponent, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, has never held a job in the private sector. She does not understand how business is affected by the over-regulation, higher taxes from unemployment and healthcare caused by this administration.

Karen’s platform includes: The need to reform the tax rates – a tax rate of 28% with write-offs for healthcare costs , deductions for mortgage, charity, and higher education.  An anti-poverty tax break for low income wage earners would also be included. Government needs to encourage growth in business and to celebrate businesses bringing jobs back home. “This is the most important election of our lifetime – we are at a tipping point!”

Defense: Karen attended the recent AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. 13,000 Christians and Jews attended to support Israel, an ally and democracy of free speech, religion, and respect for women. ” The US and Israel have a shared vision!” The $3 billion per year in aid is returned 75 % back to us in technology and business.

Karen is placing her “heart and head” into defeating Debbie Wasserman Schultz and President Obama; “We need to “FIRE” Debbie and the President!” Karen garnered 40% of the vote in the 2010 election against Wasserman Schultz; “This time I’ll win –  We are powerful and strong with the ‘right’ message.”  The August 14th primary will determine the candidate to run opposite Rep. Wasserman Schultz.

Q & A

Q- Redistricting ?                  

A- Helped change FL 20 (now FL 23) to a +3 R district.

Q- 1/2 of Americans don’t pay taxes and workers are overburdened?

A- Flat tax rate of 28%      *poverty level or below will be given a deduction.

Q- Paul Ryan’s Budget?

A- Supports and has signed the “Cut, Cap, and Balance” pledge.

Q- Fabric of society (religion) is under attack?

A- We must fight to keep our values and faith; We must be “One Nation Under God”.

Q- Role of federal government in education?                             

A- Dissolve DOE – return control of education to the States.

Q- Obamacare ?                                           

A- Should be repealed! The Supreme court starts deliberations in June on the Constitutionality of this legislation.

Committee Reports

Speaker Committee, Lee Levin:

April 4th meeting: Guest speaker will be – Marielena Stuart, US Senate candidate, will discuss Agenda 21.

May 2nd meeting: Guest speaker will be – Elizabeth Price Foley of the Institute for Justice, Chair in Constitutional Litigation and Professor of Law at FIU (Florida International University), will discuss her new book: “The Tea Party : 3 Principles”

Future speakers: Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti and Bob Levy from the Cato institute.

Glenn Beck/Mercury One Restoring Love Event, Dallas, Texas, July 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2012. BTP has pre-registered for 50 tickets. The main event cost $10. Interested members contact:  mailto:lee@thebrowardteaparty.com       Further info on the event planning will be forthcoming; Stay tuned! http://mercuryone.org/restoring-love

“Monumental The Movie”  one night only viewing March 27th. www.monumentalmovie.com/

 

                **** “Happy Birthday Wishes to Lee’s parents, members Stan and Sandy Levin.”

Planning Committee, Kristin Matheny:

Street Rally: “Send ‘Em Packing”

-Saturday, April, 14 (tax weekend) 11am to 1pm, in front of Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s office at the SW corner of Palm Ave./Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. “Let’s send Barack Obama and Debbie WassermanSchultz Packing!” Theme ties into tax and election issues. We will have volunteer sign-ups at the April 4th BTP Monthly Meeting, for: 1. Set-up & Logistics 2. Food 3. Merchandise 4. Handing info out to cars 5. Set break down (tents, speaker podium, etc.) 6. coolers, pop-up tents/canopies, lawn/folding chairs, tape (masking & electrical). **We will be publishing a “Rules of Engagement” prior to the event (we will use the MLK rally guidelines).

Fundraising Committee, Berta Medina:

We depend on donations from our sponsors and members to pay for BTP expenses and activities. Thank you to the following: Total Wine & More, Title Professionals of South Florida, and Pan American Marble & Stone Company.  “We support those who support us!” To sponsor BTP or advertise on our website www.TheBrowardTeaParty.com  Contact: Lee Levin via email at: mailto:lee@thebrowardteaparty.com

Communications, Judith Welker:

Button links to our Twitter, Facebook, FreedomWorks, and LibertyLinked sites are found on our website: www.TheBrowardTeaParty.com Our blog/events/newsletter site is: http://thebrowardteaparty.wordpress.com

” Link, enjoy, then share!”

Preparation / Survival Series:  Matt Forsythe - Financial Crisis

In 1970, the government moved the US from the gold standard and made money elastic by printing US Treasury Bills (fiat money with no value that is regulated ” as must use.” The Federal Reserve is controlled by 7 people that manage the money supply of the US. The T-bills are printed then sold on the open market. Article 1 Section 10 of the Constitution states that our monetary system must be based on gold or silver; the system since 1970 is unconstitutional. The “Fed” creates paper money of no intrinsic value, to sell. The government spends all they want by increasing the national debt without raising taxes. This causes inflation and devalues the dollar. This has caused the housing market collapse and 2 world wars. “They create money out of thin air!”

The IMF, International Monetary Fund, for which the Federal Reserve is a member, speculates and creates teaser interest rates which cause inflation and a tax on the American people; we are responsible for 20% of the IMF debt! The IMF and Federal Reserve are the #1 threat to the US, along with the “open checkbook” of the U.S. Congress. *$15 1/2T , our national debt, is held by other countries. They drop our debt…we go down!

Please read, educate, and prepare yourselves!

Each month the BTP newsletter will offer information on websites and materials to help you to educate and prepare for possible events “out of your control”; natural disasters, economic downturn, civil unrest, etc.

**Anyone with knowledge of preparation sources, can contribute by sending info and links to: [jwelk52@aol.com]. Also, if you would like to do a blog series on our Word Press site, contact same as above.

>Food Storage: Practical tips for preparation:  http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net

>As A Mom.org has a series on food preparation: http://asamom.org

Books: All found on  http://Amazon.com

>Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook – Peggy Layton

>Encyclopedia of Country Living – Carla Emery

>Where There is No Doctor – David Werner

>Where There is No Dentist – Murray Dickson

>EMT Handbook of Emergency Care – D.J. Arnson & Maureen L. Bruce

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

Friday, March 23, 2012 - Noon to 1pm: Stand Up For Religious Freedom Nationwide Rally: Defeat the HHS Mandate! Federal Building, 299 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl. For more information, contact: Maria Lima – 954-439-6049 [mcl1270@bellsouth.net] or visit website: http://standupforreligiousfreedom.com

BREC - Broward Republican Executive Committee: Monday, March 26, 2012

Place: Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek 555 West Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl., 33309 (West of I-95 between Cypress Creek Rd. West and Powerline Rd.)

Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Sign-in for Members – *Guests may attend and sign-in. 7:00pm Meeting starts promptly, doors are shut! **as a member of BREC, you become your own Precinct Captain/or Alternate.

*Info Website www.browardGOP.org

Tuesday March 27th: Monumental, The Movie: Check website for local theaters, times, and tickets: www.monumentalmovie.com

SWBRO - South-West Broward Republican Organization: Monday, April 2, 2012

One of many local Broward County Chartered Republican Clubs. We serve, primarily, the communities of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, SW Ranches and parts of several contiguous communities. Guests are welcome; Registered Republicans to join.

Place: Walter C Young “Now Playing” Community School Theater 901 N.W. 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fl., 33028 (from I-75 exit East on Pines Blvd. then turn left onto 129th Ave. At first right on 129th Ave., turn in and follow SWBRO signs to parking lot and meeting.

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm Sign-in, Social: 7:00pm-7:30pm Meeting Begins: 7:30pm                       *Info Website: www.swbroGOP.org

Broward Tea Party Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Special Guest Speaker: Marielena Stuart, US Senate candidate, will discuss Agenda 21

Entertainment: Lee Levin’s “new band” featuring patriotic and “politically” themed songs.

Place: **Walter C Young “Now Playing” Community School Theater 901 N.W. 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fl., 33028 (From I-75 exit East on Pines Blvd. and turn left onto NW 129th Ave. At the first right, turn into school parking lot.).

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm Sign-in and Meet & Greet: 7:00pm to 7:15pm Meeting begins: 7:30pm

*Coffee, water, and sodas provided. Please bring a snack or treat to share…Greatly Appreciated!

BRING A FRIEND, GUESTS MOST WELCOME!

  Links of Interest

- Supervisor of Elections, Broward County, Fl.: www.browardsoe.org

- Palm Beach County, Fl. Election Info: www.pbcelections.org

- Miami Dade County, Fl. Election Info: www.miamidade.gov/elections

- Tough Targets: When Criminals Face Armed Resistance from Citizens: http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=14031

- Cato Summer Seminar on Political Economy: http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=98c97f42691d5de57bc944822&id=f81acbdec3&e=d985a7e4a7

- FDR, The New Deal, and The Sick Chicken Case: http://tammybruce.com/2012/02/fdr-the-new-deal-and-the-sick-chicken-case.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

- What Would Our Founders Say About Elections Today? http://blog.heritage.org/2012/03/05/what-would-our-founders-say-about-elections-today/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning%2BBell

- The 10 Terrible Provisions Of Obamacare You May Not Have Heard Of: http://blog.heritage.org/2012/03/07/the-10-terrible-provisions-of-obamacare-you-may-not-have-heard-of/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning%2BBell

Broward Tea Party Contact Info:

Go to: www.TheBrowardTeaParty.com  for links to our Facebook, Twitter, FreedomConnector, and LibertyLinked group sites and to see our local advertisers. If you would like to advertise your business on our website,   mailto:lee@thebrowardteaparty.com. “We support those who support us!”                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                            

 

 

 

Broward Tea Party February, 2012 Newsletter

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. “…   Margaret Mead

Co-founder’s Corner

Please read Blog ” The Coming Storm“  by Charles Robertson; posted under “Recent Posts” February 10, 2012

Lee Levin

Lee wants to remind all members, that starting with the March 7^th Monthly Meeting we will no longer meet at Total Wine and More. **The Wednesday, March 7^th Meeting, and all meetings after, will be at: Walter C Young ” Now Playing” Community School Theater, 901 N.W. 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fl., 33028.**

February 1st  Meeting Recap

February’s Guest Speaker:  Gary Gershman, J.D., Ph.D, Associate Professor of Humanities, Nova Southeastern University, spoke from the “progressive” side about our Bill of Rights, Constitution, and the Federalist Papers. The “progressive” premise, he spoke of, believes that “Originalism” is a false ideal and the Constitution is shrouded in “myth”. Examples Professor Gershman contrasted: >Plymouth Rock -Myth – “All came for religious freedom”/Progressive – “Most came for economic reasons”  >United States is a “Melting Pot”  -Myth – “We are an “individual mosaic”/Progressive – “We are a “Salad Bowl” >Statue of Liberty -Myth – “We welcomed all”/ Progressive – “Early immigrants were poor, but not wretched masses” >Bill of Rights -Myth - “Government of limited powers”/Progressive – “Hamiltonian Ideals- Banks and Treasury used to wield power” >Lincoln- Myth – “Freed the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation” /Progressive – ” The 13th Amendment freed the slaves; Lincoln’s Proclamation only freed the slaves where he was able to” >Healthcare -An “economic activity” with national effect, that has taxing authority under the Commerce Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause) with direct and indirect effects on Commerce.

A very vocal group/speaker discussion then ensued. Professor Gershman handled group dissent to his progressive premises with great tact and patience. Members showed great knowledge of “all things”  constitutional in their responses.  Professor Gershman received rousing applause for willing to debate the “progressive” view against the Tea Party conservative/libertarian beliefs.

Kris Anne Hall Bill of Rights Seminar February 4, 2012: The 5 hour seminar included the history behind each of the 10 amendments. The suffering of early English subjects from 11ooAD to the American Revolution,brought about the specific declarations of the 10 Bill of Rights amendments. The 1100AD ”Charter of Liberties”, the 1215AD ”Magna Carta”, the 1628AD ”Petition of Rights”, the 1688AD “Glorious Revolution”( “Bill of Rights of 1689“), and the 1792AD oppression by the British Crown on American colonists; Our constitutional Bill of Rights were inherited and took over 700 years to write!

The basic premise of the Bill of Rights is: Freedom alone is anarchy; Morality is good, right and proper; Liberty-”protected at all hazards, comes from God”…John Adams. “Freedom plus Morality=Liberty!” The Bill of Rights is a “contract” between the people, as business partners, to create a government.”"The Revolutionary War was undertaken by 9% of the population to overthrow the largest government in the world!”

KrisAnne Hall Presents the Bill of Rights (trailer) :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQpFWHMSLZk&feature=youtu.be

KrisAnne suggests > you should always use original source documents for information. > Watch “Agenda 21 for Dummies”- youtube video. > Watch “Magnificent Heritage”, an old movie about the securing of religious liberty so “all could be free” and the Declaration of Independence.

You can follow KrisAnne Hall on her website: www.krisannehall.com

Committee Reports

Speaker Committee, Lee Levin:

Karen Harrington, 2012 U.S. House of Representatives candidate Fl. CD 20, will join us for Broward Tea Party’s 1st Anniversary Meeting, March 7th, 2012. A “new band” will perform, featuring “politically” themed songs.

Speakers-soon-to-come: Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti and Bob Levy of the libertarian “think tank”, the Cato Institute.

Glenn Beck/MercuryOne Restoring Love Event: http://mercuryone.org/restoring-love   July 26, 27, & 28, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Tickets for the main event, July 28th, are $10; BTP has reserved 50 tickets for interested members; please contact: lee@thebrowardteaparty.com    **more info on the event planning will be forthcoming; stay tuned!

Planning Committee, Kristin Matheny:

“Bring a Friend” Campaign:

-We will advertise this at our next meeting in March…anyone who brings a new member friend to the meeting will receive a BTP t-shirt.

-We will discuss the idea of a prize for “whoever brings the most friends/new members”

 

Email/Wordpress:

-We currently, send a monthly email/newsletter out to the members on our email list, but we discussed the possibility of increasing emails and updates to twice a month or once weekly.

-We will bring this issue to a vote at our March meeting, but we suspect that people won’t object too much since they can easily delete an unwanted email (and our members seem to support the idea of ample communication!)

 

Rally:

-We set a date for the rally: April 14 (Saturday), which is “Tax Day Weekend” and coincides naturally with the Tax Day Rally in downtown Ft. Lauderdale and all of the annoyances of April 15th

-10:00am-2:00pm in front of DWS’s office (the same location as the July rally, SW corner of Palm Ave./Pines Blvd. )

-Themes: “Taxed to Death” and “Anyone But Debbie” (we can tie these together nicely since DWS has had so many “insightful”- *cough, cough*- things to say about taxes and has an “interesting” voting record on tax-related issues)

-We do need to meet to discuss logistics, invitations to other groups, and speakers for the rally (I will send inquiries to senatorial candidates, congressional candidates, Joyce Kaufmann, Jimmy Cefalo, Rich Minaya, current politicians, etc.)

-Sign-Making Party is a possibility, and the idea of having supplies at the rally site early for those that want to arrive at 9:00am to make a sign/help set up.

-Other groups to reach out to include: Republican Groups, The Libertarian Party, 912 and TP groups throughout Broward and Dade, I Stand with Israel, various campaigns (Allen West, Karen Harrington, Joe Kaufman, Ozzie DeFaria, Adam Hasner, the Senatorial race candidates, etc.)…any other ideas, will be forthcoming.

Fundraising Committee, Berta Medina:

Fundraising dollars will be used to purchase “targeted marketing” materials for the group.

Communications, Judith Welker:

BTP is very active on Facebook-118 members, FreedomConnector-85 members, and Twitter-875 followers, & WordPress-800. To sign-up to receive BTP’s new Word Press Newsletter/Blog via email: www.thebrowardteaparty.wordpress.com

Join and connect with the Broward Tea Party on Twitter.com @TeaPartyBroward ; Facebook.com BrowardTeaParty.

Members should reach out and spread the BTP message by sharing links to our Newsletter, Blogs, and event postings.

**We encourage members to volunteer to work for their candidate(s) of choice; mailings, making phone calls, and walks distributing candidate and voter information. We are a grassroots organization and “boots on the ground” are needed to win back our nation!

Vince Falletta:

Attended the Florida Tea Party Convention in Daytona Beach (November 4, 5, & 6, 2011), where 1700 Tea Party representatives participated from across the state. Vince’s conclusion, “The Tea Party is not dead, but thriving!”

Doug Harrison:

The January 31st Florida GOP Presidential Primary was disappointing; Republicans did not come out to vote! We need to increase our grassroots effort to “GET OUT THE VOTE!” BTP members need to connect with candidates to volunteer in their campaigns; also, share candidate, election, and voting information with friends, neighbors, and associates.

**Dates to Remember:  Tuesday, August 14th, 2012: FLORIDA PRIMARY ELECTION;  Tuesday, November 6th, 2012: GENERAL ELECTION.

Supervisor of Elections, Broward County, Fl.: www.browardsoe.org

Palm Beach County, Fl. Election Info: www.pbcelections.org

Miami Dade County, Fl. Election Info: www.miamidade.gov/elections

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

BREC - Broward Republican Executive Committee: Monday, February 27, 2012

Place: Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek   555 West Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl.,  33309  (West of I-95 between Cypress Creek Rd. West and Powerline Rd.) 

Time:   6:00pm – 7:00pm  Sign-in for Members – *Guests may attend and sign-in.   7:00pm Meeting starts promptly, doors are shut!

**as a member of BREC, you become your own Precinct Captain/or Alternate.

*Info Website: http://browardGOP.org  

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SWBRO - South-West Broward Republican Organization: Monday, March 5, 2012

One of many local Broward County Chartered Republican Clubs. We serve, primarily, the communities of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, SW Ranches and parts of several contiguous communities. Guests are welcome; Registered Republicans to join.

Place:  Walter C Young “Now Playing” Community School Theater   901 N.W. 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fl.,  33028  (from I-75 exit East on Pines Blvd. then turn left onto 129th Ave. At first right on 129th Ave., turn in and follow SWBRO signs to parking lot and meeting.

Time:  7:00pm to 9:00pm    Sign-in, Social: 7:00pm-7:30pm   Meeting Begins: 7:30pm

Info Website:  http://swbroGOP.org

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NBC- GOP Presidential Candidate Debate: Monday, March 5, 2012   From the Reagan Library  Simi Valley, Ca.  Time TBA.

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Broward Tea Party 1st Anniversary Monthly Meeting: Wednesday,  March 7, 2012

Special Guest Speaker: Karen Harrington, 2012 U.S. House of Representatives Candidate, Fl. CD 20. Karen is a GOP opposition candidate to incumbent DNC Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz. Karen was our first guest speaker March, 2011.   Website: http://karenforcongress.com

Place:   **Walter C Young “Now Playing” Community School Theater   901 N.W. 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fl.,  33028 (From I-75 exit East on Pines Blvd. and turn left onto NW 129th Ave. At the first right, turn into school parking lot. BTP will have signs posted to lead the way).

Time:   7:00pm to 9:00pm    Sign-in and Meet & Greet:  7:00pm to 7:15pm    Meeting begins:  7:30pm

*Coffee, water, and sodas provided. Please bring a snack or treat to share…Greatly Appreciated!

                                      BRING A FRIEND, GUESTS MOST WELCOME!

  Links of Interest

Supervisor of Elections, Broward County, Fl.: www.browardsoe.org

Palm Beach County, Fl. Election Info: www.pbcelections.org

Miami Dade County, Fl. Election Info: www.miamidade.gov/elections

2012-Primary-Debate-Schedule: http://resourcelibrary.patriotactionnetwork.com/2012-primary-debate-schedule/

US House & Senate Scorecard: http://americansforprosperity.com/scorecard?tr=y&auid=10169817

Documentary Promo of “Runaway Slave, the Movie: http://www.runawayslavemovie.com/site/

Progressive’s Foundation of Lies: http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/43955

 

The Boston Tea Party:  http://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/excursions/boston-tea-party?utm_source=Libertarianism.org&utm_campaign=dbcfbd7742-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email

 

 Do We Need the Department of Education?   http://paracom.paramountcommunication.com/hostedemail/email.htm?CID=10918563149&ch=4D290FFF6E10874DAB3BBF8989F5C056&h=d8adfe0160a50c4a247c99ded09ea1c8&ei=W3whI88Nx

 

 What is the Proper Role of the Courts?  http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/01/what-is-the-proper-role-of-the-courts?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email;utm_campaign=StrategicMarketing

 

  The Coercive Acts and Their Theoretical Significance:  http://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/excursions/coercive-acts-their-theoretical-significance?utm_source=Libertarianism.org&utm_campaign=dba40726ad-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email

 

Divergent Paths—The Vision of Our Founders vs. the Plan of Marx
Mixture of philosophy, social history, economics, and “social justice” propaganda: Dialectical Materialism, Historical Materialism, and Marxist Economics: http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/44196

 

 

Kevin Dowd is a visiting professor at the Pensions Institute at Cass Business School in London. He is an expert on free banking, central banking, financial regulation, banking history, financial risk management and pensions. He spoke at the Cato Institute’s 29th Annual Monetary Conference in November, 2011.
Dowd is the author of “The Alchemists of Loss.” Watch an event for the book here: http://www.cato.org/event.php?eventid=7309

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