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Considering this week's dismal jobs report, Liberals, please answer this question:



Say a wealthy American has $10 million for building a business. To build in America, he/she faces sky-high costs in:

1. Corporate tax rate

2. EPA compliance

3. Labor costs

4. Regulatory burdens

5. Lawsuit protection



This wealthy American must compete in a global marketplace against foreign competitors having none of these disadvantages, so here's my question: WHAT'S…

There are numerous articles being published analyzing the June 2012 Supreme Court decision on PPACA (Obamacare). Most of them focus either on how we were betrayed by Chief Justice Roberts, or are contorted arguments what good can be gleaned from the decision. I thought this item from Heritage took a slightly different tack, and would be useful to share with those who cling to the belief that PPACA is actually good for America. Essentially, it lays out the trail of broken promises…

I hope none of you were counting on the Supreme Court to "save" us from the PPACA. I had a wish, but, upon reflection, was only disappointed, not surprised, that the Supreme Court forgot its responsibility to the Constitution above all else. Clarity is our friend, however, and we certainly should be clear on the fact that ALL branches of our federal government have been infected by the progressive virus. If nothing else, this decision should demonstrate clearly that our job is not…

For those looking for ammunition to eliminate the Department of Education, the following link presents an excellent history of the Progressive's takeover of our schools and of the involvement of the NEA.

http://www.crossroad.to/Excerpts/chronologies/nea.htm

Today, many of us watched in stunned horror as 9 people in Supreme Court robes enabled the greatest government power grab we've ever seen.



But looking forward to this November's election, I think we need people to stop thinking about the Group of 9, and start worrying about the Group of 15.  I refer to the 15-member panel that President Obama will soon staff to "control costs" by rationing our healthcare.



Think about it.  How many people like the idea of an unelected…

I just re-discovered this as I am going through some old (but not too old) email. The Heritage Foundation has put together what might be considered a concordance of the U.S. Constitution. This looks to be a very useful tool, free to use on the Internet. First, a link to the article introducing the tool, and then a link to the tool itself.…

((the following is a copy of the transcript of the link provided below.  Learn this stuff because the other side is so fluent with their use that they have forgotten where it all comes from.))

Some of these rules are ruthless, but they work. Here are the rules to be aware of:

RULE 1: "Power is not only what you have, but what the enemy thinks you have." Power is derived from 2 main sources - money and people. "Have-Nots" must build power from flesh and blood. (These are two…

Petition in Support of a Balance Budget Amendment

For the purpose of defending the economic stability of the United States, maintaining the economic sovereignty of the United States from foreign pressures, and to maintain the standard of the US currency in global markets, Congress shall maintain a balanced federal budget.  Federal debt is a matter of national defense and shall not be postponed for any fiscal year and must…

Hi, Randy -

   We spoke briefly at R Blk Party last thursday when you said you liked my "Tea Party Patriot" button. I also spoke at the April meeting suggesting people get and wear one of these buttons as well as put a TPP bumper sticker on their cars.

I have about 100 TPP bumper stickers which I would like to bring to the meeting on Tuesday, June 5th.  I would like to offer them for a dollar donation apiece (which is my cost).

Also, I have a…

May 18, 2012

Joshua Sharf has posted two good articles on energy, especially renewable, in Colorado and the video of Senator Mark Udall in a senate hearing would have the Colorado standards made more stringent and far reaching.

http://www.jsharf.com/view/?p=1859

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The Open Government Institute (OGI) has announced the winners of the Burke-Carr awards.  There were four categories for champions of transparency:  elected representatives, bloggers/new media, journalists, and citizens/grassroots guardians.  On-line ballots were completed by about 1,000 people in the final selection.

For complete details refer to the press release:…

I had the very distinct pleasure of meeting and conversing with Mr. D'Souza last summer after having read his amazing analysis of what makes Barack Hussein Obama tick in his bestseller, The Roots of Obama's Rage. Please share!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6QOscKvUjU

In Jefferson County, Colorado, there are serious questions about a survey known as "Make Your Voice Heard" that was given by school staff to the students.  Unlike previous surveys that were totally anonymous, this survey employed the use of the computers and student ID for completion which means that it is feasible to trace the responses to the student and therefore the household.

While many of the questions may seem quite innocuous, other questions are leading and may leave…

Check out this web site for Principles of Liberty that is now up.  The legislative score card for Colorado from 2011 is now up and the 2012 will be posted soon. 

http://principlesofliberty.org/

Richard Bratten has been doing a legislative report recently on Grassroots Radio Colorado on KLZ 560 AM announced this web site.

The link has been added to the list on the main page of the Arapahoe County Tea…

In an article titled "Gen O Discovers Washington's Debt Bomb" at Real Clear Markets, there is a reference to an app called "Debt Bomb" has been created to allow calculations of taxes based on the true cost of the federal government's expenditures.  The app also includes being able to e-mail or "tweet" the President or your legislators.  This sounds like an app worth investigating. 

The article:…

"Federal Funds Transparency Act" (HB12-1009), sponsored by Rep. Cheri Gerou, has been signed by Governor Hickenlooper.  This bill expects to bring transparency to the Colorado budgeting process for the funds that are provided by the federal government to the various agencies and identify strings attached.  May it be successful.

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Arapahoe Tea Party

Mission Statement

To support the Constitution of The United States of America

To protect the Right of the citizenry to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

To speak constructively of today’s issues concerning the fiscally conservative electorate.

To celebrate our Country’s unifying traits before acknowledging vibrant…

Welcome everyone and lets celebrate 3 years of activity.  I actually sat down and watched our slide show and it is absolutely wonderful to be reminded by the images of our meetings in the coffee house and in the club house back in 2009.  The images are from everyone and everyone has taken such wonderfull photos to help the movement.

Happy 3 years ATP!!

MISSION STATEMENT Proposal for ATP

Below are my thoughts as to what our mission statement could speak to:

To excite the American People to own their government, and control it; to allow the citizenry to prosper from its personal ingenuity and effort.

To re-ignite a personal recognizance for our own morality, patriotism, and fiscal well being.

To limit government intervention in our daily…

RECAP OF APRIL 3, 2012 ARAPAHOE TEA PARTY MEETING:



Over 50 people, nearly half of whom were first-time guests, turned out on a cold and snowy Tuesday night at the Smoky Hill Library to meet candidates John Sampson, Arthur Carlson, John Lyons, …