One thing you must respect about Occupy Wallstreet (OWS) groups all across the country is that they don’t ask for permission. They just protest. No permits. No nothing! As a Tea Partier it has bothered me that we should jump through so many government mandated hoops to hold a protest. Should we allow them to [...]
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The Tea Party – Not Your Enemy
“Taxation without representation” was the reason for the original tea party in Boston. It was on Dec. 16, 1773, that a group of country loving colonists boarded some tea-laden ships and destroyed the tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor. The incident remains an event in American history that represents the spirit of our country [...]
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July 4th…Also Known As Independence Day
Today is the 4th of July, 2011. Over 200 years ago our nation began. Our founders declared independence. Today is not a day we celebrate fireworks. But it is the day we celebrate Liberty. Please take a minute and read the words contained in the Declaration of Independence. If you don’t see the similarities to [...]
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The Police State in Lynchburg? June 28, 2011
The Lynchburg City Planning Commission has passed a proposal to allow zoning inspectors to gain non-criminal search warrants to search citizens homes. From the News & Advance: http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/may/11/planning-commission-oks-warrant-search-ordinance-ar-1033292/ “The Lynchburg Planning Commission voted in favor of a new ordinance Wednesday that will allow zoning officials to obtain warrants to enter homes where [...]
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Robert Hurt on Spending
By Kurt Feigel Lynchburg Tea Party President I spoke with Congressman Robert Hurt today. I’ve spoken with him enough over the past year to know when he is truly frustrated and this is one of those times. He like many freshman congressman went to D.C. like Mr. Smith. Intent on changing things. Sent there with [...]
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April Events
[wp_announce_marquee] The Lynchburg Tea Party holds monthly meetings every first Thursday of the month, Current Meeting Location: Liberty Law School [ REAR ENTRANCE ] Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Video Directions: Doors open at 6:30 Meeting Starts at 7:00 Make sure you are getting all the updates from the LTP. [...]
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Hurt Vote For Continuing Resolution
I received this email today from a Danville resident. It contains a transcript and video of Robert Hurt’s message on the CR. I personally think that the Republican Party needs to grow a spine and let the government shut down. Most Americans think this…those that are not on welfare. I hope this “one step closer” [...]
Action Item: Prince Edward County Water Project
Hello folks. I am sending this email to let you know about a proposed water project in Prince Edward County that needs your action on March 17. My information is from Sam Campbell who attended the Supervisors meeting last night. Prince Edward County is poised to approve a huge, expensive water project that will bring [...]
