- FOXNews.com

A new Web site targeting the tea parties is a part of a complex network of money flowing from the mountainous coffers of the country’s biggest labor unions and trickling slowly into political slush funds for Democratic activists.

A seemingly grassroots organization that’s mounted an online campaign to counter the tea party movement is actually the front end of an elaborate scheme that funnels funds — including sizable labor union contributions — through the offices of a prominent Democratic party lawyer.

A Web site popped up in January dedicated to preventing the tea party’s “radical” and “dangerous” ideas from “gaining legislative traction,” targeting GOP candidates in Illinois for the firing squad.

“This movement is a fad,” proclaims TheTeaPartyIsOver.org, which was established by the American Public Policy Center (APPC), a D.C.-based campaign shop that few people have ever heard of.

But a close look reveals the APPC’s place in a complex network of money flowing from the mountainous coffers of the country’s biggest labor unions into political slush funds for Democratic activists.

Read Entire Article at FoxNews.com

As much as the old guard in the GOP would like to dismiss it, the Tea Party movement is real and is gaining strength.  These conservative voters have shown that they aren’t beholden to the Republican Party and won’t back down ‘for the greater good’ as many think they should. The Republicans are quickly coming to a realization that they must tread carefully or they risk drawing the fire of a growing voice in the nation and in Colorado.

Read Entire Article at tonysrants.com

Hear Me Now: I Don’t Flipping Care!

Here’s my original Rant:

I’m Still Pissed Off & The Internal Turmoil in the GOP

Listen. The Tea Party movement was, and still is, real. I was there and witnessed all the other people that are pissed off, too. I’m tired of the same old bull crap politics. Now I’m not naive, but I was really hoping things would be different.

For the first time in my life I’ve become involved with politics. I was so moved by the outcry of the people on April 15^th, that I knew in my heart that I could and should do something. So Peter, the other contributor for this blog, and I set out to get involved. We wanted to do something to help move people in the direction of conservatism.

And not just on one issue, but the whole nine yards: fiscal responsibility, governmental transparency, pro-life legislature, health care reform, responsible reactions to emergencies, free-market capitalism… on and on the list goes. Peter gets us into local events and we’re excited, because we’re going to cover them and show the world that the GOP is on the move. That people can trust at least their local politicians. It’s just the fat cats in D.C. that are extremely selfish.

Now again, I’m not naive, but what I’ve started to see aside from a few well intentioned local politicians is that The Good Old Boys Club (I’ll call it TGOBC) is still in session. This was reiterated with the follow-up to my last post. The “outrage” from the TGOBC was that I didn’t have all warm and fuzzy things to say. I had nothing in the article that was false, but TGOBC was very disappointed about me printing the truth. TGOBC also corrected many grammatical errors.

Side note*** (I’m not a journalist, or an investigative reporter, I’ll write about what I saw, from my viewpoint. It’s my opinion. I’m not sure what the big deal is. I’m not here to please you or to spew propaganda for you. And why, by the way, are you so concerned about what I said in the blog? I have approximately 10 regular readers, and at most a couple hundred hits a day. So for the couple of people that thought I was “mean” in my review, I’m not sorry. But what I take offense to is your attempts to stifle me, my freedom of speech, and my opinion. Tell me I’m slanderous and factually inaccurate. All this criticism comes from people who feel, “really protective of the Republican Party”.

I say in my “about us” page, that if you’re an idiot I’ll call you out. If I’m not willing to do that from the start, then what the heck are we doing here? I want to be known for having integrity in what I write, I didn’t lie or fabricate anything in my post, so take your lumps and hush already. If you make a mistake, learn from it, move on. I made a few errors in my post, I fixed them.***

To be fair, there are those at these meetings that are not in TGOBC, yet they had nothing but praise for me. I’d like to mention specifically, Greg Burt, Brian T. Campbell and Dana West. Thanks for your support, constructive criticism and understanding what we’re trying to do here.

Then again this morning, I was able to catch the end of another local GOP event (the time on the internet was wrong so I wasn’t able to catch the whole thing).

What I saw and heard, didn’t surprise me, but utterly disappointed me. TGOBC was in full swing, they had a challenger. A young republican had the audacity and hope to question TGOBC’s motives, and promised to stick to solid Reagan-like, conservative morals and standards. The young man stood up and said, “I’m sick and tired of the same old game being played here. And the old guard has proven that they are out of touch. Your progressive ways are helping destroy our County, and I’m just plain sick of it. We need to be focused on this county’s overwhelming majority and to their values, which are ardently conservative. And the Old Guard, has for years, undermined those values.”

I love this guy’s rant. He went on, and I wanted to buy that guy a beer. But it was still 8:00 in the morning. To me the problem in our nation, our states, our counties and our cities is that for far too long we’ve allow The Good Old Boys Club to rule the roost unchecked, and unaccountable. This, ladies and gentlemen has got to stop.

I so want to help move the Conservative moral compass back in the right direction. I want to help make a difference. I want to help effective change. But from my observation so far, TGOBC has got a strangle hold. It’s time for us to get the progressive noose from around our necks, stand up to the Old Guard and say, “Enough”. The Constitution is not a living and breathing document. It is a resolute, amazing work of genius, rivaled only by the Bible. We need to hold to the standards of both in fact, and return this country to what it was intended to be: a place of Freedom, of Liberty and Justice.

Oh here’s one more thing, so when I start to press people how, just how do I get involved, there’s three responses that I get almost patently. 1. Go talk with…. 2. Go to the Website 3. I don’t know. This to me is really not responsible for the GOP. I’m calling on you guys to fix this. Know what to say to a potential volunteer or staffer. Know your stuff, don’t force me to scour the internet for the answers, if I take the time to go to you, seek you out specifically, you should know what I need to do. Or at least take my name down and get back with me.

Why waste my passion and others. Passion is contagious, if I’m not out there singing your praises, I’m either keeping it for myself or my passion will go to other things that are not your causes.

So I’m still Pissed Off. My questions to you are:

Why should or shouldn’t I stay a Republican?

Why should or shouldn’t I work for a GOP entity?

Why should or shouldn’t I make nice with The Good Old Boys Club?

Why should or shouldn’t I just accept the GOP as it is?

Why should or shouldn’t I just accept the Democrat?

Why should or shouldn’t I just accept the Libertarians?

P.S. If you don’t agree, I don’t care… but I’ll still listen to you. Post your comments below.

http://www.examiner.com/x-9202-Denver-Republican-Examiner~y2009m5d1-The-rise-of-conservative-blogs-in-Colorado

In a well spoken address at the Grand Junction Tea Party, early front runner of the Colorado Senatorial Candidacy, Ryan Frazier, delivers a powerful speech. Outlining, what brought many cheers from the protesters, a plan for American fiscal conservatism. Although admittedly I still don’t know much about Frazier’s stance on issues, his background or history, I do enjoy his flair. This, and other videos of Frazier, highlight a very intelligent speaker, and my initial search into his political career show signs of hope for the floundering GOP here in Colorado. 

His appearance at the Grand Junction Tea Party may have served him well. And I do would back him in a cause for a Constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget from congress, although I like that to extend to the Executive Branch as well. 

Here is an article from Face The State, I’ve become fond of this website, and recommend that you follow their articles. 

Get To know Ryan Frazier here: http://www.frazierforcolorado.com/ 

Face the State: The Ryan Frazier Appeal

March 31, 2009
Face The State Staff Report        

The results are in. Ryan Frazier is the Republican pick for U.S. Senate, at least according to a straw poll taken during Saturday’s Douglas County Lincoln Day dinner where 60 percent of the GOP faithful in attendance said they’d support Frazier’s candidacy over that of former Congressman Bob Beauprez and radio personality Dan Caplis. Frazier, Beauprez, and Caplis, along with Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck and businessman Cleve Tidewell, have all expressed interest in challenging Colorado’s junior Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, in 2010. Trailing Frazier’s 60 percent in the informal poll, Caplis came in second with 20 percent, with Beauprez at 13 percent, Buck at 5 percent, and Tidwell at 2 percent. 

Frazier, who spoke at the dinner, has been hailed as a key GOP up-and-comer to watch, increasingly known for a preacher-like cadence during his passionate first-hand testimonial calls for personal responsibility and freedom. At the Douglas County Central Committee meeting this year,women stood on their chairs shouting “amen!” as he spoke. 

John Ransom, chairman of the Douglas County GOP, says people have gotten to know Frazier because he’s been actively attending their events whereas other potential candidates haven’t been as visible. At just 31 years old and black, Frazier represents a different face than the Colorado GOP is used to, especially for a high-profile statewide race. 

“Normally, the GOP is a pretty hierarchical party, but this year, everyone is looking for a fresh face,” said Ransom. “People want someone who can be the future of the party. That’s why guys like Ryan Frazier and [Senate Minority Leader] Josh Penry look so appealing.” 

But there are those who believe Frazier, an Aurora city councilman, will see his youth work against him. Beauprez casually explained Frazier’s appeal, “He’s a fresh face, it’s fairly obvious,” he said, adding there is a lot more to governing than that. Political insiders also question whether Frazier could easily jump from municipal leadership to the U.S. Senate in one fell swoop. 

In 2008, Frazier was a lead spokesman for the Amendment 47 campaign, which sought to ban mandatory union membership as a condition of employment in Colorado workplaces. While the initiative failed, Frazier saw his name identification grow. After a liberal critic called him a “house negro,” Frazier was featured on the front page of The Denver Post and in an extensive Westword feature. 

Frazier remains undeterred by critics both within his party and outside of it, crediting a grassroots and on-line movement that is increasingly supportive of his potential candidacy. “It’s not about me, as much as, it is about addressing what people care about,” he said. 

Michael Sandoval, a Denver Republican, says Frazier represents growth and new leadership within the GOP. “Ryan appeals on multiple levels,” said Sandoval. “He is friendly and puts people at ease.” 

In addition to traditional GOP gatherings, Frazier is also a regular at events drawing younger Republicans, including Liberty on the Rocks, a weekly bar gathering of young Republicans and libertarians. “He’s not the establishment candidate,” Sandoval added. 

Much like President Barack Obama, Frazier is able to intertwine his own personal story while inspiring people to act. “My mother was my hero,” he said March 1 at a rally on the state Capitol steps. “She worked two jobs to provide for three boys. We didn’t have much, but we had each other. She instilled in me and my brothers a sense of ‘do your part,’ do what’s right, make a life for yourselves. I’ve carried that with me throughout my life.” 

Read the original story at Face the State

First I’d like to take a moment and thank some people that made a lot of this day possible. For our local organizer, Brian T. Campbel Sr., did an amazing job, and was able to lead an extremely successful event. And then all the other amazing people the volunteered to set this event, and upcoming events, into action. Also thanks to TaxDayTeaParty.com.  http://taxdayteaparty.com/teaparty/colorado/

My Thoughts Soon:

Read the Texas resolution here: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HC00050I.htm

“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.” 

Perry continued: “Millions of Texans are tired of Washington, DC trying to come down here to tell us how to run Texas.” 

A number of recent federal proposals are not within the scope of the federal government’s constitutionally designated powers and impede the states’ right to govern themselves. HCR 50 affirms that Texas claims sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government. 

It also designates that all compulsory federal legislation that requires states to comply under threat of civil or criminal penalties, or that requires states to pass legislation or lose federal funding, be prohibited or repealed.