Local Heros at CPAC-2010
South Florida is well represented this year at CPAC. Marco Rubio gave the keynote address, Ed Lynch spoke at a panel on illegal immigration, and Allen West had both a panel on Jihad as well as a 15 minute address on Saturday afternoon. Watch their speeches here. (NOTE: You can watch the CPAC Finale with Glenn Beck HERE) Also, check out the Post on Politics stories on Allen West and Edward Lynch. Marco Rubio Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Edward... [Read More...]
Rubio/Crist to debate on Fox News Sunday on March 28th
Marco Rubio promised Fox News Sunday the first debate. Charlie Crist is trying to force him to go onto Meet the Press at an earlier date, however Rubio is holding fast to his promise. See Rubio/Crist debates. Go to article→
A good essay on the people, teaparties and progressivism
There are more similarities between the Boston Teaparty and the current grassroots teaparties than most acknowledge. The Progressive Movement, beginning with President Wilson, has made the government less accountable to the people. This has only increased since then. The author explains why in Party Like It's 1773. Go to article→
Ed Lynch Volunteers Needed for Lake Worth and Boynton Beach Area
This is from Kathy Robbins of the Ed Lynch Campaign We are creating a team to get out the vote for Ed Lynch in the Lake Worth, Boynton Beach area. We are looking for people who live in area gated communities (or know anyone who does!) as well as those willing to distribute Ed’s literature to small businesses. We have several projects going and our needs are varied so there is a place for everyone willing to give some time (even a couple of... [Read More...]
After you hear Elizabeth’s story – join her in making a statement!
Elizabeth Andrijauskas stands up for America Monday through Saturday every day rain or shine. The South Florida 912 group had a rally for Elizabeth in January, surprising her on the corner of 441 and Okeechobee. They've decided to make it a monthly meetup. Details can be found here. Go to article→
RNC Chief Courts Grass Roots Leaders
According to the Washington Post, about 50 leaders of grass roots groups are meeting with RNC Chairman Michael Steele and top party "operatives" tomorrow in Washington. Karin Hoffman, the South Florida leader of DC Works for US is quoted in the story: Karin Hoffman, founder of DC Works For Us, a South Florida tea party group, said she initiated the meeting by approaching Steele last month and asking him to sit down with a range of tea party organizers. essay... [Read More...]
Two Great Programs – Wednesday, February 24. RSVP Today!
Bring a FRIEND... WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 “America, Wake Up!” Lunch – Bear Lakes Country Club EDWARD J. “ED” LYNCH Winner of FL District 19 Republican Primary and ELIZABETH ANDRIJAUSKAS From Ukraine / sign holder at 441 and Okeechobee 11:30am Meet & Greet 12:00 Program Begins $20 Members $25 Guests No Jeans/ Cell Phones Evening - DUFFY’s on VILLAGE Wednesday is the RIGHT NIGHT for Republican Camaraderie. Keep... [Read More...]
The Blue Model
So much of the news and opinion that is offered today on cable news and blog sites has an agenda. Right or left, it seeks to persuade, to ridicule, to bend the facts and the authors observations to fit the "narrative". Because of this, it takes a lot of searching to find cogent analysis that is both objective and compelling, from sources of the opposite persuasion than your own. When I find such, it is always with delight. Walter Russell Mead is... [Read More...]
You Can Make a Difference
My thoughts: After reading the below article from Kitty Werthmann, I sat down and starting composing this letter, not sure why. The last few times I have seen a play at The Kravis, I've thought of "The Sound of Music" - everyone quietly enjoying a production while something dreadful was happening to their country. It also reminds me of the illustration of putting a live frog in warm water and he is so comfortable, he won't jump out as you turn... [Read More...]
Allen West in First Round of NRCC “Young Gun” Candidate
Washington-The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that ten Republican candidates have reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the top tier of the Committee’s three-level Young Guns recruitment program. These candidates have reached the third and final step by establishing a clear path to victory through their ability to build a formidable campaign structure and achieve important goals and benchmarks. To read more: Go Here Go to article→