"I tell ya, the answer to this whole deficit thing is so mind-numbingly dumb it makes you want to scream! Four simple steps we should demand of 'our' government:
1) Repeal the Bush tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires;
2) Force…"
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SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Arnett May 14, 2011. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Went to SW Tea Party, people cheered and gave the speaker of the house a standing ovation except me and the guy sitting next to me. He even threw the crowd a bone and they all cheered but only heard…Continue
Stranger Then Fiction
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gail Koporetz Apr 13, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Funny joke: A man goes into his credit union to complain that his online banking transfers isn't working. He tell the clerk everytime he attempts to transfer $$ from savings to checking it tells him…Continue
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Malcolm Smith commented on David Stevens's blog post SMOKE SCREEN BY THE REPUBLICANS NOT TO MAKE THE HARD DECISIONS THEY NEED TO MAKE TO GET OUR NEUTRON DEBT UNDER CONTROL.
Scott Arnett replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"Agreed, Mr. McPhail and Mr. Beck. Our goals should be to find common ground and march on. This is the tactic of our adversaries.
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Scott McPhail replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"I agree totally with what Mr. Beck said. I couldn't say it any better. The Statests got us to this point slowly and over a long period of time. We will need to do the same."
William L Beck replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"Sadly, this type of issue is both the reason TEA Parties are flourishing, but also a potential cause of their demise. The TEA Party is a nexus of wide-ranging interests, as evidenced by several conversations I overheard at the recent gathering…"
Timothy J Banks replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"Wow! We didn't get exactly what we wanted so it's time to quit. This is still politics, folks. The end game should be what we're aiming at. Expecting a 100% immediate reversal of what took 100 years to build is completely unrealistic.…"
David Stevens replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"If you had viewed the link on my original post you'd see that it's a shell game. My problem is I joined the TEA Party because I no longer trusted the republican party and wanted a group that was not an arm of any political party but…"
Scott Arnett replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"These numbers show an over all decrease in spending by 11.9%. How is this a shell game?
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David Stevens replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"TEA is an acronym for Taxed Enough Already but it is obvious that the SW Michigan TEA Party does not believe that or it does not know that is what it stands for. Those TAXES that the SW TEA Party supports is money that will not be spent in…"
David Stevens replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"Not sure where you come up with most wait till later years to collect, maybe you circulate in the richer circles but not true. First, currently they don't pay till after $45,000.00 single 90 married. The governor is lowering it to…"
Anthony Dugal replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"All this talk about currently taxing IRA disbursements versus not taxing pensions, proposals for the first $20K / $40K exempt from state income tax, blah, blah...makes my head spin. Don't get me wrong--I'm very interested. But there is so…"
Gene Clem replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"I agree with the Speaker, if I am 66 and I am making $50K employed and am taxed, say $x amount, then if all is far (and income tax is not) then I should pay $x on retirement income. What's the diff? Many people do not collect…"
Scott Arnett replied to David Stevens's discussion SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
"So what is your plan to cut the deficit?"
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SW CONVENTION, you guys don't check out what people tell you do you?
Went to SW Tea Party, people cheered and gave the speaker of the house a standing ovation except me and the guy sitting next to me. He even threw the crowd a bone and they all cheered but only heard what they wanted to hear. He said I'm for a right to work state, they heard they are going to make Michigan a right to work state. People he did not lay out a plan, his numbers like the state police taking a 10% cut, sorry he played with the numbers. They were thrilled to hear that they were going…See More
Gail Koporetz replied to David Stevens's discussion Stranger Then Fiction
"I just don't see why the government is sticking their "finger" into this at all. It is truly none of their business - as usual!"
Scott Arnett replied to David Stevens's discussion Stranger Then Fiction
"As usual, the intent to help has the reverse effect. Seems this would encourage putting more money into checking to avoid the hassle."
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Stranger Then Fiction
Funny joke: A man goes into his credit union to complain that his online banking transfers isn't working. He tell the clerk everytime he attempts to transfer $$ from savings to checking it tells him he can't. The lady tells him that the congress passed a rule stating you can only do those transfers 6 times/month. He asks why, she says the government wants to encourage people to save. Funny part: this was not a joke, this happened to me. When she told me that I just stood there in silence and…See More
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My letter to Congressman Amash
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 9:42am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Congressman Amash
This game of extending the budget to avoid a confrontation with the spendocrats must come to an end and start dealing with this budget that if not dealt with NOW will eventually prove to be this countries demise.
I urge you to be a voice of strength and tell Spendator of the House Senator Red if he wants to shut the government down then you will oblige him.
It's not like the republicans in the house have actually proposed a realistic amount that will make a… Continue
This game of extending the budget to avoid a confrontation with the spendocrats must come to an end and start dealing with this budget that if not dealt with NOW will eventually prove to be this countries demise.
I urge you to be a voice of strength and tell Spendator of the House Senator Red if he wants to shut the government down then you will oblige him.
It's not like the republicans in the house have actually proposed a realistic amount that will make a… Continue
GOVERNOR SNYDER & SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE WANT TO RAISE TAXES!!!
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 6:40pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Had a talk with my legislator today, Rep. Mike Callton. I asked him where he stood on the tax plan put forth by Governor Snyder and if you haven't read you need to educate yourself now. Don't complain later on if your taxes are raised.
Rep. Callton said he will vote NO on any attempt to raise taxes. I asked him where he stood on the pension tax plan and he echoed my sediments. Those who are having their pension taxed will not feel better if others start paying taxes. But they will feel… Continue
Rep. Callton said he will vote NO on any attempt to raise taxes. I asked him where he stood on the pension tax plan and he echoed my sediments. Those who are having their pension taxed will not feel better if others start paying taxes. But they will feel… Continue
SMOKE SCREEN BY THE REPUBLICANS NOT TO MAKE THE HARD DECISIONS THEY NEED TO MAKE TO GET OUR NEUTRON DEBT UNDER CONTROL.
Posted on March 30, 2011 at 2:19pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
The republicans have done a masterful job at playing the political shell game. They have put the true debt pea in their pocket and have replaced it with a facsimile. The new pea is: blaming the debt on public employees and the unions for the crisis we're in.
Is there a legitimate argument for their accusations? A resounding Yes, but is that really the biggest contributor to our crisis? Not even close. It might be close in California where they gave the kitchen sink away to public… Continue
Is there a legitimate argument for their accusations? A resounding Yes, but is that really the biggest contributor to our crisis? Not even close. It might be close in California where they gave the kitchen sink away to public… Continue
Is Governor Snyder going to Tranfer the Tax Burden on Business from Business to YOU?
Posted on March 28, 2011 at 2:23pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This favors those who don't itemize and already pay little or no tax. Didn't Snyder run on a No Tax Increase Platform? Sounds like he's got a shell game going here to me. I'm retiring so I will have lots of time on my hands, Rep. Callton, raise my taxes I'm running against you next year, not a threat but a promise.
February 17, 2011
Reforming Michigan’s Tax Structure
Issue
Michigan's current system of business taxes, particularly the Michigan Business Tax (MBT), is…
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- At 10:06pm on November 8, 2010,
Sherry Williams said… - A Barry County Group is forming, and I believe there first meeting is on Jan 13 not sure where or what time yet.
Fellow Patriot,
I am the chairperson for the Twin Cities Group located in the St. Joseph / Benton Harbor area and would like to welcome you to the SW Michigan Tea Party Patriots. Thank you for your interest and hope you will actively join in our fight to preserve this great country and our constitution.
In order for you to connect with patriots from your area, please locate the group nearest you on our Web site, or any other groups you would like to communicate with. When you join specific groups, you will have the ability to communicate with other members of that group. You will also receive updates on upcoming events, group meetings, etc. Let me know if you have any questions.
We the people can make a difference,
Sherry Williams
The following is a condensed version of our mission statement.
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN TEA PARTY PATRIOTS
The Mission of the SWMI Tea Party Patriots is to communicate to our elected officials the message that they must return to the principles upon which our nation was founded: Individual liberty, limited government, and a respect for the Constitution. The SWMI Tea Party Patriots is a true grassroots organization. We are not united under a single political party or leader; however, we are united under the following Core Principles:
• Respect for the Constitution
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers
• Protection of Individual and Property Rights
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Free Trade and Commerce
• Fairer, Flatter, More Equitable Tax System
“Whenever our affairs go obviously wrong, the good sense of the people will interpose and set them to rights."
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