The highly over-rated Colin Powell continues to clog up the airwaves.
This past Sunday he made the rounds of the Sunday shows, proclaiming loudly that he's still a Republican.
A Republican who voted for John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama.
A Republican who believes the country wants higher taxes and more government services.
A Republican who publicly endorsed Barack Obama over John McCain.
You know what they say.
If it walks like a duck and sounds like a duck.... it probably is a duck.
Colin Powell doesn't walk like a Republican or sound like a Republican. He walks and talks like a Democrat. An Obama endorsing Democrat.
There's the door, Mr. Powell !
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Michael Steele Gives an Uninspiring Speech in Kingsport, Tennessee
RNC Chairman Michael Steele gave a speech in Kingsport, Tennessee recently.
Here it is, in all its uninspiring glory.
Mr. Steele advised the gathered Republican faithful to "stop looking backwards," an apparent repetition of earlier themes Mr. Steele has articulated with little success.
The RNC Chair also continued his ill advised attempts to try and co-opt the Tea Party Movement.
“Why do you think they were so outdone by a little thing called a Tea Party?” Steele asked the crowd. “And how disrespectful is it that when the president’s spokesman is asked whether or not the president was following this (series of anti-spending events around the country), he was dismissive. ... They ignored it ... the arrogance of power.”
It's not hard to understand why Eric Odom respectfully suggested that Mr. Steele attend, but not speak at, the April 15 Tax Day Tea Party in Chicago. A lot of us wish Mr. Steele had come to that tea party -- and listened to what's really going on in the heartland of the country.
Here it is, in all its uninspiring glory.
Mr. Steele advised the gathered Republican faithful to "stop looking backwards," an apparent repetition of earlier themes Mr. Steele has articulated with little success.
The RNC Chair also continued his ill advised attempts to try and co-opt the Tea Party Movement.
“Why do you think they were so outdone by a little thing called a Tea Party?” Steele asked the crowd. “And how disrespectful is it that when the president’s spokesman is asked whether or not the president was following this (series of anti-spending events around the country), he was dismissive. ... They ignored it ... the arrogance of power.”
It's not hard to understand why Eric Odom respectfully suggested that Mr. Steele attend, but not speak at, the April 15 Tax Day Tea Party in Chicago. A lot of us wish Mr. Steele had come to that tea party -- and listened to what's really going on in the heartland of the country.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Libel Dispute Resolved by Mutual Accord: I Remove Lawsuit, Blogger Removes Word
I am pleased to report that blogger Stephanie Grasmick has agreed to remove the false and misleading word from the headline of her May 13, 2009 blogpost which caused me to file a libel suit against her on May 18, 2009. I, in response, have withdrawn my complaint against her.
The word in question, “fraud”, has a clear and distinct meaning, and it is my belief that by removing that word from her headline Ms. Grasmick is acknowledging her error.
I hasten to add that after our private dialogue on the matter, I am completely convinced that Ms. Grasmick included that word in the headline out of misunderstanding, and not out of any desire to misrepresent the facts.
I found Ms. Grasmick in our private dialogue to be gracious, intelligent, fair minded, and unfailingly polite.
I believe that had Ms. Grasmick and I taken the time to have a more detailed discussion of the matter subsequent to her private notification to me of her intent to publish the story, and the actual publication of the story, she would have written the headline in such a manner as to accurately reflect the facts.
Her public persona, in which many of her posts were filled with profanity and insults, coupled with the anonymous nature of her authorship at the time, led me not to trust that she would be fair in her reporting of the story. That, coupled with the relatively short period of time between the private notification and the actual publication created this public miscommunication, which has now been resolved to our mutual agreement.
I believe that her conduct in resolving this matter so quickly should demonstrate to all that Ms. Grasmick is a fair-minded and honest person.
The word in question, “fraud”, has a clear and distinct meaning, and it is my belief that by removing that word from her headline Ms. Grasmick is acknowledging her error.
I hasten to add that after our private dialogue on the matter, I am completely convinced that Ms. Grasmick included that word in the headline out of misunderstanding, and not out of any desire to misrepresent the facts.
I found Ms. Grasmick in our private dialogue to be gracious, intelligent, fair minded, and unfailingly polite.
I believe that had Ms. Grasmick and I taken the time to have a more detailed discussion of the matter subsequent to her private notification to me of her intent to publish the story, and the actual publication of the story, she would have written the headline in such a manner as to accurately reflect the facts.
Her public persona, in which many of her posts were filled with profanity and insults, coupled with the anonymous nature of her authorship at the time, led me not to trust that she would be fair in her reporting of the story. That, coupled with the relatively short period of time between the private notification and the actual publication created this public miscommunication, which has now been resolved to our mutual agreement.
I believe that her conduct in resolving this matter so quickly should demonstrate to all that Ms. Grasmick is a fair-minded and honest person.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
An Update on Recent Developments
For those of you following developments related to a story recently posted on a blog operated by Ms. Stephanie Grasmick:
Ms. Grasmick posted this comment today:
"I have been in touch with Mr. Leahy, and it is my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter through clear-minded and thoughtful dialogue, and at a minimal cost to the American taxpayer."
Ms. Grasmick's statement is accurate, and it is also my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter through clear-minded and thoughtful dialogue.
I will have no further public comment on this matter until this dialogue has been completed.
Ms. Grasmick posted this comment today:
"I have been in touch with Mr. Leahy, and it is my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter through clear-minded and thoughtful dialogue, and at a minimal cost to the American taxpayer."
Ms. Grasmick's statement is accurate, and it is also my sincere hope that we can resolve this matter through clear-minded and thoughtful dialogue.
I will have no further public comment on this matter until this dialogue has been completed.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Quit, Baby, Quit: My Message to RNC Chairman Michael Steele
The RNC has been disastrously ineffective since Michael Steele took over as Chairman of the RNC.
Now, apparently, the man who insulted Rush Limbaugh, appeared to endorse abortion, and thinks the Democrats aren't socialists is threatening to quit as RNC Chairman tomorrow if conservatives don't play nice with him and adopt his silly "reach out to everyone despite what they may or may not advocate" policies.
My advice to Chairman Steele:
Quit, Baby, Quit.
Now, apparently, the man who insulted Rush Limbaugh, appeared to endorse abortion, and thinks the Democrats aren't socialists is threatening to quit as RNC Chairman tomorrow if conservatives don't play nice with him and adopt his silly "reach out to everyone despite what they may or may not advocate" policies.
My advice to Chairman Steele:
Quit, Baby, Quit.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Keith Olbermann Leads Personal Attacks on Me by the Left Wing Smear Merchants
Less than two weeks after I was one of 18 signators on The Nationwide Tea Party Coalition's acceptance of President Obama's invitation "to have a serious discussion" with people in the Tea Party Movement, the left wing smear merchants have begun their personal attacks on me in a predictably vile way.
First came a profanity laced left wing blogger who posted 16 years worth of my personal business and tax records on her blog.
Then today, champion smear monger Keith Olbermann named me "The Worst Person in the World" over runners up Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly.
You can see his personal attack on me here.
Without bothering to contact me to check on the facts, Mr Olbemann stated that "over 16 years , [Mr. Leahy] has had a few judgements filed against him for unpaid taxes, small claim court judgements, and civil suits.... nearly $150,000"
Olbermann concluded "So what's the point in protesting taxes if you're not going to bother to pay them anyways," and proceeded to name me the Worst Person in the World.
If Mr. Olbermann were a real journalist, instead of a left wing propagandist, he could have learned the facts of the situation before he exposed himself to the world, once again, as the conservative hating person he is.
Here are the facts:
The left wing blog smear listed a total of 12 distinct judgements covering the period 1993-2009. The total dollar amount of these judgements were $145,264.
$40,806 was from 7 civil judgements. Of these 7 judgements, 4 have been paid in their entirety.
$19,009 was a judgement filed by the State of California in 1993 in Los Angeles County. In 1993 I had not been a resident of California for 2 years, and earned no income in the state of California. Nor was I ever a resident of Los Angeles County. I was not even aware of this judgement until around 2003, at which time I promptly responded to the State of California that there was no basis for this judgement for the reasons I mentioned above.
$85,449 was for 4 Federal Tax Liens. Of these liens, more than half of the amount listed is for penalty and interest. I have, for the past nine years, engaged in a long dialogue with several different offices of the IRS, all towards the purpose of completing a workable installment agreement. Anyone who has had the pleasure of dealing with the IRS knows that this can be a long process, one that is particularly difficult for individuals and small business people. I am pleased to report that after years of attempting to actually hold such an installment agreement, I indeed have received a commitment from the IRS to have the very first meeting for this purpose within the next 30 days.
The broader question here is this:
What kind of country do we live in if anyone who raises their voices loudly against the socialist-statists who currently run our government and the Mainstream Media is rapidly subjected to vicious attacks in the left wing blogosphere ?
In the fall it was Joe the Plumber.
Earlier this week it was Carrie Prejean.
Today it's me.
Tomorrow will it be you, or any one of the 1 million other Tea Party Protesters who object to the out of control spending our Federal Government is currently subjecting us to ?
So, Mr. Olbermann, here's my challenge to you, if you have the courage to accept it.
I will debate you in person, on either Glenn Beck's program or the O'Reilly Factor on the following topic:
Which is worse for the future of the United States of America ? My tax problems, or the $1.8 Trillion Deficit in President Obama's current budget ?
Oh, and one last thing.
If you are to be consistent in your logic, you ought to nominate me to serve in President Obama's Cabinet. After all, Secretary of the Treasury had tax problems that were worse than mine. He knew the law and knowingly violated it.
I'm not running for public office. I'm not offering myself up to be a member of President Obama's Cabinet. And neither you nor any other left wing smear merchant will intimidate me from exercising my right of free speech as an American citizen.
First came a profanity laced left wing blogger who posted 16 years worth of my personal business and tax records on her blog.
Then today, champion smear monger Keith Olbermann named me "The Worst Person in the World" over runners up Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly.
You can see his personal attack on me here.
Without bothering to contact me to check on the facts, Mr Olbemann stated that "over 16 years , [Mr. Leahy] has had a few judgements filed against him for unpaid taxes, small claim court judgements, and civil suits.... nearly $150,000"
Olbermann concluded "So what's the point in protesting taxes if you're not going to bother to pay them anyways," and proceeded to name me the Worst Person in the World.
If Mr. Olbermann were a real journalist, instead of a left wing propagandist, he could have learned the facts of the situation before he exposed himself to the world, once again, as the conservative hating person he is.
Here are the facts:
The left wing blog smear listed a total of 12 distinct judgements covering the period 1993-2009. The total dollar amount of these judgements were $145,264.
$40,806 was from 7 civil judgements. Of these 7 judgements, 4 have been paid in their entirety.
$19,009 was a judgement filed by the State of California in 1993 in Los Angeles County. In 1993 I had not been a resident of California for 2 years, and earned no income in the state of California. Nor was I ever a resident of Los Angeles County. I was not even aware of this judgement until around 2003, at which time I promptly responded to the State of California that there was no basis for this judgement for the reasons I mentioned above.
$85,449 was for 4 Federal Tax Liens. Of these liens, more than half of the amount listed is for penalty and interest. I have, for the past nine years, engaged in a long dialogue with several different offices of the IRS, all towards the purpose of completing a workable installment agreement. Anyone who has had the pleasure of dealing with the IRS knows that this can be a long process, one that is particularly difficult for individuals and small business people. I am pleased to report that after years of attempting to actually hold such an installment agreement, I indeed have received a commitment from the IRS to have the very first meeting for this purpose within the next 30 days.
The broader question here is this:
What kind of country do we live in if anyone who raises their voices loudly against the socialist-statists who currently run our government and the Mainstream Media is rapidly subjected to vicious attacks in the left wing blogosphere ?
In the fall it was Joe the Plumber.
Earlier this week it was Carrie Prejean.
Today it's me.
Tomorrow will it be you, or any one of the 1 million other Tea Party Protesters who object to the out of control spending our Federal Government is currently subjecting us to ?
So, Mr. Olbermann, here's my challenge to you, if you have the courage to accept it.
I will debate you in person, on either Glenn Beck's program or the O'Reilly Factor on the following topic:
Which is worse for the future of the United States of America ? My tax problems, or the $1.8 Trillion Deficit in President Obama's current budget ?
Oh, and one last thing.
If you are to be consistent in your logic, you ought to nominate me to serve in President Obama's Cabinet. After all, Secretary of the Treasury had tax problems that were worse than mine. He knew the law and knowingly violated it.
I'm not running for public office. I'm not offering myself up to be a member of President Obama's Cabinet. And neither you nor any other left wing smear merchant will intimidate me from exercising my right of free speech as an American citizen.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
The Embarrassingly Crude and Ignorant Meghan McCain
Add Meghan McCain to the list of those whose departure from the Repubulican Party can't come quickly enough.
Besides her father's fame, Ms. McCain has no reason to be part of the public discussion.
Her recent attempts at pretending to be a blogging pundit have demonstrated only her ignorance and profound desire to impress her liberal friends with her constant public use of profanity.
Last night, Miss McCain, through her public tweets while attending the White House Correspondents dinner, used especially crude and profane language to describe the event. In fact, the only words she could use to describe the event were of a profane nature. This of course brings to mind the old saying that constant use of profanity is merely an indication of a person's limited vocabulary and inability to express in detail a coherent and illuminating thought.
Ms. McCain is apparently so proud of her contribution to the coarsening of society she sent out another tweet loudly proclaiming that she is highly ranked on a public website devoted to listing those public and private figures who use profanity most frequently in public.
Such coarse behavior in public appears to be on the rise, regrettably, and Miss McCain appears to be basking in the glow of those in our society who cheer such an unsavory trend.
Such a circumstance would be unpleasant enough to observe if Miss McCain actually had an original idea worth contributing to the public dialogue. Sadly, Miss McCain's apparent thirst for public notoriety appears to be the only driving force in the embarrassment that is her public record. I've been unable to observe one original thought in anything she's written. Every public utterance from her (those that are not crude and profane) appears to be out of the left wing liberal playbook.
Do us all a favor, Miss McCain, and try to improve your public manners.
And after you've done that, please publicly disavow any affiliation with the Republican Party.
Besides her father's fame, Ms. McCain has no reason to be part of the public discussion.
Her recent attempts at pretending to be a blogging pundit have demonstrated only her ignorance and profound desire to impress her liberal friends with her constant public use of profanity.
Last night, Miss McCain, through her public tweets while attending the White House Correspondents dinner, used especially crude and profane language to describe the event. In fact, the only words she could use to describe the event were of a profane nature. This of course brings to mind the old saying that constant use of profanity is merely an indication of a person's limited vocabulary and inability to express in detail a coherent and illuminating thought.
Ms. McCain is apparently so proud of her contribution to the coarsening of society she sent out another tweet loudly proclaiming that she is highly ranked on a public website devoted to listing those public and private figures who use profanity most frequently in public.
Such coarse behavior in public appears to be on the rise, regrettably, and Miss McCain appears to be basking in the glow of those in our society who cheer such an unsavory trend.
Such a circumstance would be unpleasant enough to observe if Miss McCain actually had an original idea worth contributing to the public dialogue. Sadly, Miss McCain's apparent thirst for public notoriety appears to be the only driving force in the embarrassment that is her public record. I've been unable to observe one original thought in anything she's written. Every public utterance from her (those that are not crude and profane) appears to be out of the left wing liberal playbook.
Do us all a favor, Miss McCain, and try to improve your public manners.
And after you've done that, please publicly disavow any affiliation with the Republican Party.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Colin Powell, Cheerleader for the Political Class, Should Join Arlen Specter in the Democratic Party
Colin Powell, the most overrated underperformer in recent political history, once again showed himself to be the opportunistic self aggrandizer he's been throughout his career.
The so-called "moderate Republican" who shamelessly endorsed the candidacy of Barack Obama, the man who is leading us towards a socialist-statist debacle that would make George Orwell apopletic, once again demonstrated that he is the cheerleader for the Democratic political class.
In a recent speech to corporate security executives, Powell proclaimed haughtily "the American people want MORE government, not LESS."
Mr. Powell apparently missed the 1 million Americans who demonstrated against more government at the April 15 Tax Day Tea Parties.
Time to leave the Republican Party officially, Mr. Powell.
We don't need socialist-statists like you in the party.
President Obama and his friends will be sure to welcome you with open arms. Why not ? You've been espousing the same anti free market policies for years.
You belong with the elite political class that controls the Democratic Party, those 30 percent of Democrats who believe in socialism, not capitalism.
Joseph Schumpeter predicted the arch of your career 70 years ago. Do the right thing and make it official now.
The so-called "moderate Republican" who shamelessly endorsed the candidacy of Barack Obama, the man who is leading us towards a socialist-statist debacle that would make George Orwell apopletic, once again demonstrated that he is the cheerleader for the Democratic political class.
In a recent speech to corporate security executives, Powell proclaimed haughtily "the American people want MORE government, not LESS."
Mr. Powell apparently missed the 1 million Americans who demonstrated against more government at the April 15 Tax Day Tea Parties.
Time to leave the Republican Party officially, Mr. Powell.
We don't need socialist-statists like you in the party.
President Obama and his friends will be sure to welcome you with open arms. Why not ? You've been espousing the same anti free market policies for years.
You belong with the elite political class that controls the Democratic Party, those 30 percent of Democrats who believe in socialism, not capitalism.
Joseph Schumpeter predicted the arch of your career 70 years ago. Do the right thing and make it official now.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Nationwide Tea Party Leaders Accept Invitation To Meet With President Obama
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Michael Patrick Leahy
(615) 243-6869
Kellen E. Giuda
(786) 525-6984
James Dickey
(469)767-7728
New York, New York – April 29th, 2009 - The National Leadership Team
of the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition
(www.nationwideteapartycoalition.com) today accepted
President Obama's invitation "to have a serious conversation about
how we are going to cut our health care costs down over the long
term, how we are going to stabilize Social Security.”
The invitation was extended by the President at a Town Hall Meeting
held in Arnold, Missouri today
(as reported at Politico).
Michael Patrick Leahy, a member of the National Leadership Team of
the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition, said " We want to broaden the
scope to address the President's runaway march to socialist-statism,
and the rampant across the board irresponsible spending he is
promoting with his $787 Billion Stimulus Plan and his $1 Trillion
Annual Deficit, his takeover of General Motors, Chrysler and the
Banks "
Kellen Giuda, organizer of the New York City C Tea party attended by
12,000 and of Parcbench (http://www.parcbench.com) said, “I think a
constructive dialogue with the President would be a great
opportunity for him to acknowledge that, yes, many Americans have a
problem with the way Washington is handling our taxpayer dollars and
also that we are concerned about health care and social security
reform. I am happy he is open to a discussion. The Tea Parties are
protesting against fiscal irresponsibility and any dialogue we can
have will hopefully bring a better public understanding of our
country's finances. Health care and social security reform is a
large concern to us."
The National Leadership Team of the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition
includes 25 of the more than 900 local organizers of the April 15,
2009 Tax Day Tea Parties held across the country, which were
attended by more than 1 million Americans. Members of the National
Leadership Team includes Judson Phillips, organizer of the Nashville
Tea Party attended by 10,000, James Dickey, organizer of the Dallas
Tea Party, attended by 5,000, and JoAnn Abbot, organizer of the
Washington, DC Tea Party attended by more than 3,000.
The full list of the 25 members of the National Leadership Team of
the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition can be found at
The Nationwide Tea Party Coalition web site
CONTACTS:
Michael Patrick Leahy
(615) 243-6869
Kellen E. Giuda
(786) 525-6984
James Dickey
(469)767-7728
New York, New York – April 29th, 2009 - The National Leadership Team
of the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition
(www.nationwideteapartycoalition.com) today accepted
President Obama's invitation "to have a serious conversation about
how we are going to cut our health care costs down over the long
term, how we are going to stabilize Social Security.”
The invitation was extended by the President at a Town Hall Meeting
held in Arnold, Missouri today
(as reported at Politico).
Michael Patrick Leahy, a member of the National Leadership Team of
the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition, said " We want to broaden the
scope to address the President's runaway march to socialist-statism,
and the rampant across the board irresponsible spending he is
promoting with his $787 Billion Stimulus Plan and his $1 Trillion
Annual Deficit, his takeover of General Motors, Chrysler and the
Banks "
Kellen Giuda, organizer of the New York City C Tea party attended by
12,000 and of Parcbench (http://www.parcbench.com) said, “I think a
constructive dialogue with the President would be a great
opportunity for him to acknowledge that, yes, many Americans have a
problem with the way Washington is handling our taxpayer dollars and
also that we are concerned about health care and social security
reform. I am happy he is open to a discussion. The Tea Parties are
protesting against fiscal irresponsibility and any dialogue we can
have will hopefully bring a better public understanding of our
country's finances. Health care and social security reform is a
large concern to us."
The National Leadership Team of the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition
includes 25 of the more than 900 local organizers of the April 15,
2009 Tax Day Tea Parties held across the country, which were
attended by more than 1 million Americans. Members of the National
Leadership Team includes Judson Phillips, organizer of the Nashville
Tea Party attended by 10,000, James Dickey, organizer of the Dallas
Tea Party, attended by 5,000, and JoAnn Abbot, organizer of the
Washington, DC Tea Party attended by more than 3,000.
The full list of the 25 members of the National Leadership Team of
the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition can be found at
The Nationwide Tea Party Coalition web site
Saturday, April 25, 2009
The Bill of Federalism: 10 Amendments to be Proposed to the States for Ratification
Professor Randy Barnett of Georgetown University sets forth a bold new proposal:
The Bill of Federalism: 10 Amendments to be Proposed to the States for Ratification.
You can read this draft document in full when it is posted within the next 24 hours at the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition website.
The Nationwide Tea Party Coalition is providing support and assistance to Professor Barnett as he reads and reviews public comments on The Bill of Federalism.
We anticipate a final version of The Bill of Federalism will be completed within 60 days.
We encourage all citizens who are interested in the future of our republic, and who which to stop our slide into socialism, to comment on this document, and to enlist their friends and neighbors in this effort.
Upon completion of the final version of The Bill of Federalism, we will encourage selected state legislators to introduce a bill to petition Congress to Convene a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of passing The Bill of Federalism, thereafter sending it to the states for ratification.
If 2/3 of the states petition Congress to hold a Constitutional Convention, Congress must convene one. Alternatively, Congress may pass The Bill of Federalism on its own, and submit it to the states for ratification.
Upon ratification of The Bill of Federalism by 3/4 of the states, after passage by either the Congress or a Constitutional Convention, it will become part of the United States Constitution.
Professor Barnett will discuss his draft of The Bill of Federalism with all 26 members of the National Leadership Team of the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition LIVE on Pajamas TV at 6pm EDT, 3pm PDT, this Monday, April 27.
The Bill of Federalism: 10 Amendments to be Proposed to the States for Ratification.
You can read this draft document in full when it is posted within the next 24 hours at the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition website.
The Nationwide Tea Party Coalition is providing support and assistance to Professor Barnett as he reads and reviews public comments on The Bill of Federalism.
We anticipate a final version of The Bill of Federalism will be completed within 60 days.
We encourage all citizens who are interested in the future of our republic, and who which to stop our slide into socialism, to comment on this document, and to enlist their friends and neighbors in this effort.
Upon completion of the final version of The Bill of Federalism, we will encourage selected state legislators to introduce a bill to petition Congress to Convene a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of passing The Bill of Federalism, thereafter sending it to the states for ratification.
If 2/3 of the states petition Congress to hold a Constitutional Convention, Congress must convene one. Alternatively, Congress may pass The Bill of Federalism on its own, and submit it to the states for ratification.
Upon ratification of The Bill of Federalism by 3/4 of the states, after passage by either the Congress or a Constitutional Convention, it will become part of the United States Constitution.
Professor Barnett will discuss his draft of The Bill of Federalism with all 26 members of the National Leadership Team of the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition LIVE on Pajamas TV at 6pm EDT, 3pm PDT, this Monday, April 27.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Chris Matthews Proves He's An Irrelevant Windbag
Add Chris Matthews to the list of irrelevant windbags who make false claims about the Tea Party Movement without doing any research to investigate their bloviated and incorrect assertions.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Pajamas TV and my new show TCOT on PJTV
It's been a fast moving few weeks, with www.taxdayteaparty.com here in 1 week.
Tuesday of last week, March 31, Pajamas TV launched a new program, TCOT on PJTV, with yours truly as the host. You can check it out here. I've been in Los Angeles filming since then, but head back to Nashville on Saturday.
Then on Wednesday, April 15, it's up to Knoxville to co-host live coverage Tax Day Tea Party with Glenn Reynolds, of instapundit.com fame.
Tuesday of last week, March 31, Pajamas TV launched a new program, TCOT on PJTV, with yours truly as the host. You can check it out here. I've been in Los Angeles filming since then, but head back to Nashville on Saturday.
Then on Wednesday, April 15, it's up to Knoxville to co-host live coverage Tax Day Tea Party with Glenn Reynolds, of instapundit.com fame.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
On the Laura Ingraham Radio Show at 11:30 AM Today
Los Angeles based conservative talk radio host Tammy Bruce will be guest hosting the Laura Ingraham Radio Show today. I will be on the Laura Ingraham Radio Show at 11:30 AM today to talk Tea Parties with guest host Tammy Bruce.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Liberal Pranks Continue - Someone Keeps Submitting Name of Digg.com Founder Kevin Rose to Top Conservatives on Twitter List
Somewhere out there in the Twitterverse resides a liberal with an odd sense of humor.
Periodically the Twitter ID of Kevin Rose, the very liberal founder of Digg.com is submitted for inclusion to our list of Top Conservatives on Twitter. Since Mr. Rose has 250,000 followers, this puts him at the top of our list, which many of the conservative members of our list (now with over 3,600 members) find more than a bit curious.
We, of course, remove the Twitter ID of Mr. Rose from the list, on the assumption that he has not converted to the conservative cause.
Our assumption is that he is not the one submitting his Twitter ID to be added.
Here's my tweet to him this morning on the topic:
@KevinRose Someone claiming to be you keeps adding your id to our list http://www.topconservatives... Are you aware ? #tcot
We'll let you know what kind of response we receive !
Periodically the Twitter ID of Kevin Rose, the very liberal founder of Digg.com is submitted for inclusion to our list of Top Conservatives on Twitter. Since Mr. Rose has 250,000 followers, this puts him at the top of our list, which many of the conservative members of our list (now with over 3,600 members) find more than a bit curious.
We, of course, remove the Twitter ID of Mr. Rose from the list, on the assumption that he has not converted to the conservative cause.
Our assumption is that he is not the one submitting his Twitter ID to be added.
Here's my tweet to him this morning on the topic:
@KevinRose Someone claiming to be you keeps adding your id to our list http://www.topconservatives... Are you aware ? #tcot
We'll let you know what kind of response we receive !
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Why Do Smart People Pick Fights That Don't Help Them ?
In the category of:
What were they thinking ?
Why did President Obama insult and humiliate British Prime Minister Brown this week? The United Kingdom is our strongest ally, and Brown is a socialist like Obama. You would think they would be friends and that Obama would do everything he could to raise the stature of his ideological and international ally.
Can you say "hubris" ?
And then comes Michael Steele.
Just wondering why he thought picking a fight with Rush Limbaugh made any sense at all. There are lots of people to pick fights with, but the leading conservative talk show host who just gave a stirring defense of conservativism at the CPAC Conference ?
Can you say "why" ?
What were they thinking ?
Why did President Obama insult and humiliate British Prime Minister Brown this week? The United Kingdom is our strongest ally, and Brown is a socialist like Obama. You would think they would be friends and that Obama would do everything he could to raise the stature of his ideological and international ally.
Can you say "hubris" ?
And then comes Michael Steele.
Just wondering why he thought picking a fight with Rush Limbaugh made any sense at all. There are lots of people to pick fights with, but the leading conservative talk show host who just gave a stirring defense of conservativism at the CPAC Conference ?
Can you say "why" ?
Thursday, February 26, 2009
MSNBC TV Scheduled to Interview Me Tomorrow 9:30 AM EST About the Nationwide Chicago Tea Party Taking Place at Noon Tomorrow in 45 Cities !
In the category of.... when it rains, it pours.... comes this.
Just finished watching Neil Cavuto's great interview with the organizer of the New York City Tea Party, then jumped on the RNC Grassroots Conference call run so well by internet genius David All.
When the cell phone rang (well, buzzed actually) and showed a 212 area code, I thought David wouldn't mind if I left the call to answer.
Good move.
Turns out it was a very nice producer from MSNBC confirming a live interview at 9:30 am EST tomorrow to talk about tomorrow's Nationwide Chicago Tea Party.
Tune in and let me know how you think it goes!
At the very least, more publicity for the now 50 and growing tea parties scheduled to take place around the country.
Our theme ?
Our message to Congress is simple: Repeal the Pork or Retire !
Just finished watching Neil Cavuto's great interview with the organizer of the New York City Tea Party, then jumped on the RNC Grassroots Conference call run so well by internet genius David All.
When the cell phone rang (well, buzzed actually) and showed a 212 area code, I thought David wouldn't mind if I left the call to answer.
Good move.
Turns out it was a very nice producer from MSNBC confirming a live interview at 9:30 am EST tomorrow to talk about tomorrow's Nationwide Chicago Tea Party.
Tune in and let me know how you think it goes!
At the very least, more publicity for the now 50 and growing tea parties scheduled to take place around the country.
Our theme ?
Our message to Congress is simple: Repeal the Pork or Retire !
How to Create a "Plan B" Tea Party
If you live in a city where an organized local tea party as part of tomorrow's www.nationwidechicagoteaparty is not currently planned, you still have time to organize a local "Plan B" Tea Party and be an important part of this national event. Here's what you do.
1. Appoint yourself as the local "Plan B" Tea Party organizer.
2. Reserve a table or private room at your favorite local restaurant. Preferably one with a WIFI connection.
3. Create a Facebook Event announcing your "Plan B" Tea Party. Try and have the time as close to noon EST Friday February 27 as possible.
4. Send me the link to your event in a comment here. Also, go to www.nationwidechicagoteaparty and follow the link to the main Facebook event we have created. "Attend" that event as a Maybe. Then POST your link to the Facebook Wall of that event. We will move it up to the main page for you.
5. Invite half a dozen or a dozen of your friends to the restaurant.
6. Tell everyone to bring their digital cameras, cell phones and laptops.
7. Join our Conference Call at 5 pm CST tonight. You can get the call in # by joining this ning group: http://tcotprojects.ning.com . Search today's events for the call in #.
8. Issue a Press Release to the local media.
9. Tomorrow, at the restaurant, follow the events of the day on Twitter using the #teaparty hashtag. Send live tweets. Send pics of your event. Call in our audio lines.
10. Send a message to @TCOTTV on Twitter. Ask to get the YouTube announcement. Retweet that announcement.
1. Appoint yourself as the local "Plan B" Tea Party organizer.
2. Reserve a table or private room at your favorite local restaurant. Preferably one with a WIFI connection.
3. Create a Facebook Event announcing your "Plan B" Tea Party. Try and have the time as close to noon EST Friday February 27 as possible.
4. Send me the link to your event in a comment here. Also, go to www.nationwidechicagoteaparty and follow the link to the main Facebook event we have created. "Attend" that event as a Maybe. Then POST your link to the Facebook Wall of that event. We will move it up to the main page for you.
5. Invite half a dozen or a dozen of your friends to the restaurant.
6. Tell everyone to bring their digital cameras, cell phones and laptops.
7. Join our Conference Call at 5 pm CST tonight. You can get the call in # by joining this ning group: http://tcotprojects.ning.com . Search today's events for the call in #.
8. Issue a Press Release to the local media.
9. Tomorrow, at the restaurant, follow the events of the day on Twitter using the #teaparty hashtag. Send live tweets. Send pics of your event. Call in our audio lines.
10. Send a message to @TCOTTV on Twitter. Ask to get the YouTube announcement. Retweet that announcement.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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