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Waking Up Waco, Texas and America!
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Waco Tea Party News & Alerts
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Howdy! We want to thank each of you for your hard work and dedication to taking
our country back! This week's newsletter is full of new information and action
items, please feel free to forward it to your friends and family (there is a nifty
"forward" button at the end of this email).
HELP WANTED:
PHONE TREE CAPTAINS AND PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
If you would like to participate in our phone tree, or if you know of someone who
would like to be on the list but does not have internet, please send us and email
with your name and contact phone numbers. WE NEED PHONE TREE CAPTAINS to assist
in making calls to those of the phone tree list.
The WTP Phone Tree is used to contact people who do not have email or the internet
about upcoming events and other news. We will also use it for Emergency Response
situations (or if the feds shut down the internet). PHONE NUMBERS WILL BE PROTECTED!
No one person will have more than 10-20 phone numbers on their list to call.
Michael, our webmaster, has been working hard on updating the website with a new
look and functionality. Please visit the site and provide any feedback you may
have about it. If you have any suggestions or comments about the new look please
contact him via email by clicking here: Webmaster [mailto:webmaster@wacoteaparty.com]
Please let him know how much we appreciate his hard work, he does this free of
charge and we appreciate the time and effort put into maintaining it.
HELP WANTED:
VOLUNTEERS TO ATTEND LOCAL GOVT. MEETINGS:
It is difficult to keep up with city, county, state and federal officials and meetings.
Mike, Lisa and Randy have been doing a great job helping us out and reporting on
the city and county meetings, they are dedicated and great Americans. If you would
like to assist them in holding our local elected officials accountable please let
us know.
Keep reading and don't forget to check out the blog and the website for daily and
weekly updates.
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Waco City Council News
The Waco Tea Party Newsbuster, Lisa, has been busy on her blog about the Waco City
Council news. If you haven't checked it out, click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwacocitycouncilwatch.blogspot.com%2F&id=preview].
City Council approved a loan for FreeFlight, a private business here in Waco, to
the tune of $700,000.00. The Waco Trib ran a story about the loan in the paper
on Thursday. ( To read more about it click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wacotrib.com%2Fopin%2Fcontent%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Fstories%2F2009%2F10%2F22%2F10222009wacotopedit.html&id=preview].
) We understand that this action also has to be approved by the County Commissioners.
We have a few questions about this loan (bailout) ourselves, but couldn't get in
touch with the powers that be down at City Hall when we called.
Here are our questions:
1. Which Texas statute allows cities in Texas to give out loans to failing or struggling
businesses (or any business) using tax payer funds?
2. Where did the money come from? Are they lending money that is in the bank?
If so, did it come from tax payers or from the feds (tax payers around the country)?
3. What are the conditions of repayment and is there a default forgiveness (meaning
if FreeFlight can't pay the loan back are the tax payers on the hook for the loan)?
We'll keep trying to get the answers to these questions and will keep you informed
on the progress.
If you would like answers to these or other questions, you may want to give them
a call. We suggest you start with Waco City Manager, Larry Groth his phone number
is: 254-750-5640, or email him at larryg@ci.waco.tx.us [mailto:larryg@ci.waco.tx.us].
Waco Needs You! This is the headline on the "Imagine Waco" website [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imaginewaco.com%2F&id=preview].
Two workshops have been set up for you to engage in the process, we don't know
what this is costing the tax payers but we may as well get our money's worth! The
workshops do not have a fee to attend, here is the information:
Monday, October 26th, 2009
5:30pm-8:30pm
Waco Outreach Foundation (Phoenix Ballroom)
401 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
Register Now! [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwacodowntown-oct26.eventbrite.com%2F%3Fref%3Debtn&id=preview]
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
5:30pm-8:30pm
City of Waco Multi-Purpose Center (on Quinn Campus)
1020 Elm St
Waco, TX 76704
Register Now! [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwacodowntown-oct27.eventbrite.com%2F%3Fref%3Debtn&id=preview]
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McLennan County Commissioners Court
Mike, our County Commissioner Newsbuster has been attending the meetings of late
and has published an awesome article [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fx-27283-Waco-Fiscal-Responsibility-Examiner%257Ey2009m10d22-McLennan-County-Commissioner-Court-holds-public-hearing&id=preview]
about the course of actions down at the County Commissioners Court.
McLennan County residents who want to chime in on the bailout loan to FreeFlight
can attend the meetings or contact the County Commissioners [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.mclennan.tx.us%2Fcommis%2Findex.aspx&id=preview].
Each Commissioner's email is available at the county website.
Mike has been doing an amazing job, along with another volunteer. If you can attend
some of the meetings and assist in reporting back to Mike and the Waco Tea Party
please contact us.
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GO VOTE! Novermber 3rd or Early Voting!
Early Voting has begun, please GO VOTE! Texans have an opportunity to vote on 11
amendments this year, and there has been some confusion on a couple of them. Below
you will find links to various groups and their opinions about each amendment.
State of Texas [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sos.state.tx.us%2Felections%2Fvoter%2F2009novballotlang.shtml&id=preview]
Empower Texas [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.empowertexans.com%2Fnode%2F1057&id=preview]
Americans for Prosperity [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.americansforprosperity.org%2F101909-afp-texas-recommendations-texas-constitutional-amendments&id=preview]
Free Market Foundation [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freemarket.org%2FImg%2F2009%2520Constitutional%2520Amendments%2520Voter%2527s%2520Guide.pdf&id=preview]
Voting is not only your right, but your American DUTY!
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Information on Treaties and Sovereignty
There have been a LOT of emails flying around about the United States, President
Obama and our sovereignty. While it is alarming that any U.S. President could
sign away our sovereignty in any treaty, here is the good news: IT HAS TO BE RATIFIED
IN THE SENATE! For any treaty to be ratified it takes 67 votes in the Senate for
it to pass. So, if you see those emails don't panic... yet. Call the White House
and your Senators and give them your opinion, your voice does make a difference.
Speaking of calling the White House or any other elected officials...
People sometimes see an 800 number for the White House or members of Congress.
Those numbers are provided by a 3rd party, not the government. If you choose to
use them be aware that you may hear a message from the group telling you what to
say to elected officials and then you will be patched through to the person or office
you are trying to reach. Many lobbying groups do this, and it confuses many people.
On one hand I may not like the message or endorse it and I believe it confuses
people, on the other hand I'm not paying for a long distance call! Use the oppositions
dime and save some money or use the real numbers and pay for the call yourself.
It's a toss up...
If you are looking for contact information for elected officials you can find them
at our website and many others. Check out the Library of Congress or Vote Check,
there are links to both on our website.
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Upcoming Events!
Operation Office Call - November 5th [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Famericansforprosperity.org%2F102209-make-house-call-november-5th&id=preview]
Americans for Prosperity have announced a plan to have people visit their Representatives
and Senators offices to voice your opinions about health care legislation. You
pick the time and the location you want to visit and go make an "Office Call".
If you can not visit in person then call, fax or email your representatives.
Tea Party Express II is coming to Texas! [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teapartyexpress.org%2Ftour-schedule-2%2F&id=preview]
Tea Party Express II launches next week and will roll across Texas on November 5th,
6th and 7th. There are 6 stops scheduled for our great state, the closest to Waco
is the AUSTIN stop. If you would like to caravan down to the Austin stop please
send us an email (simply reply to this email) and we'll make make arrangements
for a meet up site.
TPE - AUSTIN STOP - FRIDAY, NOV. 6th 5:00 PM! [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teapartyexpress.org%2Ftour-shedule-2%2Faustin-tx%2F&id=preview]
American Majority - NEW DATE! [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanmajority.org%2F&id=preview]
The Training will be held on Nov. 21st - Date and Time changed, along with location...
Details to follow.
Grimes County Tea Party - November 14th (Saturday). [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fgrimescountyteaparty.org%2F&id=preview]
Toby Marie Walker will be speaking... come join us.
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Other News and Information
Doc Fix: [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fpolitics%2F2009%2F10%2F21%2Fsenate-leaders-fail-votes-consider-doctor-fix%2F&id=preview]
Earlier in the week the Senate failed to pass the "Doc Fix" plan that would have
cost tax payers $247 Billion over 10 years. Thirteen Democrats and the Republicans
blocked the measure which needed 60 votes to pass. YOUR VOICE MATTERS, the calls,
emails and faxes you send to your elected officials do make a difference.
Democrat Leaders Shut Republicans and Fellow Democrats Out: [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gop.gov%2Fmedia%2Ffeatures%2F09%2F10%2F22%2Fbehind-closed-doors&id=preview]
President Obama promised to have open meetings broadcast on C-Span and promised
to be transparent. Apparently some of the Democrats in the Senate didn't see that
speech or get the memo. The health care debate is too important and has too great
of an impact on our economy for these shameful tactics.
The White House Attacks Fox News ... Media rallies around Fox: [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=idgspbdab.0.0.fqwq67cab.0&ts=S0424&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9yMshqX6vBM%26feature%3Dplayer_embedded&id=preview]
Who would have thought that ABC, NBC, CBS & CNN would come to FOX new's defense?
For any Presidential administration to wage "war" on a news outlet is outrageous,
the Executive branch should NEVER have that much control over the media. Our media
outlets, no matter what their political leaning, are supposed to be the watch dogs
of liberty and they can not do their job if they are tethered to the doghouse.
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We appreciate your continued support!
Sincerely,
Toby Marie Walker
& Waco Tea Party Team
Constitutionally Limited Government, Free Markets and Fiscal Responsibility!
