The vast majority of Americans are unhappy with the working of Washington. The President and Congress have overwhelmed the American people with an incredible number of laws that are difficult for the voters and even policy makers to understand
The massive bailouts of 2008 and 2009 (and continuing today) not only changed the way our nation conducted its fiscal policy, but its monetary policy also. The enormous amount of spending by our government — at a pace that increases the deficit annually at a rate higher than our total debt a few decades ago — has been breathtaking to observe.
Hope and Change. That really was great campaign platform for Obama to run on. Given America’s sentiment towards Republicans and Washington politics in general, almost any Democrat could have won the 2008 Presidential election against a progressive like John McCain.
I came across this video clip by economist Andreas Bergh explaining how Sweden has managed to increase economic productivity despite its large public sector. The following clip is just under 10 minutes long
Last Friday, April 30th, members of Houston coalition for life and other pro-life groups came out to make their presence known outside a Planned Parenthood gala at the Corinthian Hotel celebrating the opening of their new facility here in Houston.
Pro-illegal immigrant protestors have crossed a very sacred line. They have pushed their movement into professional sports. Advantage: America.
We all realize that different types of governments cost various amounts to run. Those in which the government does less, typically have stronger financial portfolios. Those in which the government does more have much weaker financial pictures.
The Tea Party movement began when a small group of conservatives organized protests on Twitter against the stimulus bill in 22 American cities on February 27, 2009. The majority of us had never attended a protest and had to take a vacation day to attend.
From these few hundred people, a national movement demanding fiscal conservatism, national sovereignty and the rule of law landed on America’s political front lawn.
It was a very interesting couple of days in court. David Allen faced the State of Texas bravely and was able to articulate to the jurors and multiple Planned Parenthood employees that God loved them. Due to the uniqueness of the trial the room was filled with District Attorneys who also heard that God loved them.
Ronald Reagan became President at a time when the US had become accustomed to being a second rate power and had found itself well on its path towards socialism. The media hated the man and dismissed him as an intellectual lightweight, a “Neanderthal” in his foreign policy, and “Draconian” in his policies toward the poor. In spite of this, he was one of the most popular Presidents in US history. He loved freedom and conveyed optimism at a time most Americans were suffering from government created malaise.
Two of my posts have had the tag, SLGT. Now you probably have been wondering what does SLGT stand for. Here it is! It stands for Support Local Grow Together. What it means is that we support our local small businesses, restaurants, charities and etc. in and around the Houston area with our patronage. In the words of #SLGT Board Member J.R. Cohen-”I would rather spend my money at a local coffee shop, than at a Starbucks.” Amen to that!
Friday, April 30th, an event was organized through the Greater Houston Tea local coalition for the signing of the “Contract from America”. The contract is the brainchild of Houston Tea Party Society’s Ryan Hecker and developed in a bottom-up process from the input of almost a half million americans. It is an attempt to tell congress exactly what initiatives they want to see accomplished.
On March 21, 2010, I sat in the gallery of the House Chambers and witnessed the passage of the Health Care Reform Bill. The processes for access into the gallery is to stand in line, sit in the gallery for 30 minutes, rotate out of the gallery, and then get back in line. From 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. we (Diane Eagan of the San Antonio Tea Party, Tony Corsaut of the Wichita Falls Tea Party and I) sat in the gallery twice. At 8:00 p.m., I checked my messages, and Congressman Lamar Smith invited us, as his guests, to sit in the House Family Section. That was a much-appreciated favor. No more rotating for us!
Planned Parenthood Houston is set to soon open in a new location and will be celebrating tonight with a Grand Opening Gala at the Corinthian Hotel on Fannin Street. The building PPH is moving into formerly belonged to a bank and is shaped like a cash register.
Apparently President Obama is doing his best to paint the Tea Party movement as a group of extremists and racists.
Witness the video below as an army of riot police in full riot gear and snipers on rooftops wield their weapons to intimidate the Tea Party protesters.
Two big events regarding Houston Politics and Culture are happening tomorrow. Houston Tea Party Society’s signing function for Contract From America and Houston Coalition for Life’s Prayer vigil outside a Planned Parenthood Gala.
Each year, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) releases its annual report of government pork barrel spending and this year is no exception. This week, the organization released its 2010 “Congressional Pig Book,” which comes during the group’s 20th anniversary. As in past issues, the focus is on spending that is out of control. The Pig Book exposes 9,129 earmarks that combined are worth $16.5 billion.
What, exactly, is… Read
From Dale Huls:
Josh,
The Clear Lake Tea Party is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser called “Hitting the Links for Liberty.” The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise operating capital for the CLTP in order to rent venues; buy flyers, bumper stickers, T-shirts, etc.; and purchase public advertising.
I think that this may be the type of local event the Houston Grind may be interested in reporting on. We… Read
There is a debate when it comes to the future of the Tea Party movement. There are arguments raging over whether the Tea Party matters, will matter in the future, or be a mere footnote in US history. It is our tendency to get caught up in the moments of time. Right now, it seems like the Tea Party movement could be a major player in the policy debate for years to come. For that to happen, several issues will need to be addressed.
The Houston Property Rights Association hosted Randal O’Toole last Friday at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Galleria Area. There was a very large turnout and a lunch was provided to the guest with the price of admission. The crowd included those who were known local conservative activists, but also included people who wore “Green Party” pins.
