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Tea-party Economics. Taxes, Wealth, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Tea-party Economics.  Taxes, Wealth, and the Pursuit of Happiness.Personal wealth is germane to the pursuit of happiness.  Meaningful personal wealth affords us the freedom to take risks – to demand a raise, quit a dead-end job, start a business, or go back to school.  It also confers immunity from progressives offering bread in exchange for our freedoms.  Thus we have a vested interest in the creation of personal wealth both for ourselves and for our fellow Americans.  In the creation of…See More
Feb 13, 2011
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Strategic Planning thru 2012 at LaCantina

November 16, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
General brainstorming session on what we need to do over the next two years. Bring your ideas, but be prepared to carry them out also!Meeting in lower room of La Cantina, come a little early or stay late for dinner.See More
Nov 12, 2010
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Michael Gates replied to Jon Mckibbon's discussion NEW SW MI TP WEBSITE ... TRANSITION TO IT ...
"Jon, This site looks prettier than the new one! And ... I registered but could not login to the new site. Please advise. Mike"
Oct 31, 2010
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Constitutional Convention Town Hall at Fetzer Center

October 28, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
The Southwest Michigan Tea Party Patriots are sponsoring a Town Hall meeting on 1) the pros and cons of passage of Proposal 10-1 (the Proposal calling for a State Constitutional Convention) and 2) the importance of the Constitutionally mandated offices of Secretary of State, Attorney General and the University Regents.Scheduled speakers include: Dr. Peter Wielhouwer, Professor, Political Science Department at WMU on Constitutionally mandated offices, Dennis Lennox spokesman from ‘Yes on Prop 1’…See More
Oct 24, 2010
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Michael Gates left a comment for Sherry Williams
"Just a beginner. I have attended two meetings in Coldwater, MI. Perhaps attending meetings in Kzoo will broaden my understanding; hoping to find an opportunity to make a difference."
Sep 16, 2010
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"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…"
Sep 14, 2010
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Sep 14, 2010
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Tea-party Economics. Taxes, Wealth, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Posted on February 13, 2011 at 5:28pm 0 Comments

Tea-party Economics.  Taxes, Wealth, and the Pursuit of Happiness.



Personal wealth is germane to the pursuit of happiness.  Meaningful personal wealth affords us the freedom to take risks – to demand a raise, quit a dead-end job, start a business, or go back to school.  It also confers immunity from progressives offering bread in exchange for our freedoms.  Thus we have a vested interest in the creation of personal wealth both for ourselves and for our fellow Americans.  In the… Continue

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At 10:35pm on September 14, 2010, Sherry Williams said…
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 join the group nearest you, 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


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