We
will see you at the Council Meeting Tomorrow Tues evening June 19. The
meeting starts at 6:30PM, we will be there at 5:30PM in front of the
Courthouse. Please wear your T-shirts. We will have more if you need
one.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Council Meeting Tomorrow Tues evening June 19.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
Conservative Fusion Book Club reading The Conservative Mind (by Russell Kirk), Part I
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
7:00 PM to
Selected By: Gene Wisdom
This location is shown only to members
"Kirk's text was not only a huge, 450-page distillation of the
thinking of 150 years of the intellectual right; it was also a
relentless assault on every left-wing panacea and error imaginable. The
perfectibility of man, contempt for tradition, political and economic
leveling-these were, in Kirk's view, the most prominent among post-1789
attacks on social order. Liberalism, collectivism, utilitarianism,
positivism, atomistic individualism, leveling humanitarianism,
pragmatism, socialism, ideology ("the science of idiocy," said John
Adams)-these were some of Kirk's targets. Moreover, at times he
criticized capitalism and industrialism; the automobile, for example, he
labeled a "mechanical Jacobin." Kirk, in short, left no stone unturned.
Here was a full-scale challenge to modernity." (from George Nash's The
Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945) http://www.amazon.com/Conservative-Mind-Burke-Eliot/dp/9659124112/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329446517&sr=1-1
There is still time to order and read the book, and you only have to read the first half. This is a big book exploring lots of political thought and we're going to break this book up into two meetings. Part 2 will be Tuesday, July 24, 2012.
To sign up for the book club or learn more, go to Conservative Fusion Meetup.
There is still time to order and read the book, and you only have to read the first half. This is a big book exploring lots of political thought and we're going to break this book up into two meetings. Part 2 will be Tuesday, July 24, 2012.
To sign up for the book club or learn more, go to Conservative Fusion Meetup.
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Chamber's PAC backs slate for school board, including both chair and opponent
In district 5, they endorsed both current Board chair Gracie Porter and her opponent Elissa Kim. Kim is a favorite of charter school advocates.
In district 1, they endorsed Sharon Gentry.
In district 3, they endorsed Jarod DeLozier.
In district 7, they endorsed former Gov. Phil Bredesen aide Will Pinkston.
In District 9, they endorsed Margaret Dolan. Former Metro Councilman Eric Crafton is my choice for District 9.
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Friday, June 15, 2012
Southeast Davidson County Conservatives’ Breakfast Meeting
Saturday, June 16th
8:30 am: breakfast & social time
9:00 - 10:30 am: Meeting
Shoney’s
Bell Road @ Cane Ridge Rd (I-24E)
Breakfast Buffet or order from menu - $5.00 minimum purchase required.
Dr. Steve Dickerson
Republican Candidate for State Senate District 20
Councilman Robert Duvall
Update on Mayor’s Budget
& THE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Pass this on to your conservative friends!
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Someone does not like Steve Dickerson...
....but it is not David Hall or Rob Mortensen.
I just got my mail and received these two mysterious political mailers. They were mailed first class so there is no permit to trace and the there is no return address. These two pieces follow another attack piece on Steve Dickerson I received a few days ago. Actually, I am pleased that I got these two pieces because I believe both Rob Mortensen and David Hall are honorable men and I am pleased to see that neither of them are behind this attack on Steve Dickerson. It can not be either of them because they would not spend money to support their opponent. So, who is attacking Steve Dickerson and why?
Also, whoever is behind this is not very smart. If their goal is to make sure Dickerson does not get the nomination, then why not pick either Mortensen or Hall to support. They are attempting to generate votes against Dickerson, then splitting those votes between two of his opponents.
Also, this piece urges you to scan the QR code with your smart phone. I don't have a smart phone. I know I am a little behind the technology curve, but I am not the only voter without a smart phone.
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McQuire finds savings in Mayor Budget
| www.bizjournals.com |
Metro Councilman Sean McGuire says he's found $8.6 million in reductions to Mayor...
BIG WOOPING DEAL! This is less than one cent off the mayor's 53 cent tax hike and Mcquire is not proposing to reduce the 53 cents, instead he is proposing putting the $8.6million in the rainy day fund. Now that I have been teased and insulted, get to work and find $100,000 in reductions.
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Tennessee Campaign Bootcamp Sat June 23 2012
Tennessee Campaign Bootcamp Sat June 23 2012
www.leadershipinstitute.org
Tennessee Campaign Bootcamp Sat June 23 2012
Date Saturday, June 23 9:00 AM
Location 5566 Franklin Pike Circle
Brentwood (I-65 S @ Rt. 254)
Nashville , TN 37027 Map
Cost $25.00
1 Day, $25.00 (includes lunch, coffee, and materials)
Political success is determined by the number AND EFFECTIVENESS of the activists on either side. This one-day workshop is designed to help you use your limited time more effectively in the political arena.
Each year, thousands of solid conservatives run for office and lose. Sometimes this is because of minor glitches in campaign organization -- or in the mobilization of volunteers -- or in voter goals and targeting -- or in message development -- or in any number of areas.
This workshop will help you with some tools and techniques that can save your campaign time, resources, and votes. Our instructors will share ideas about how to make a greater difference in your local elections and governance. This training gives you the nuts and bolts needed to make your campaign more effective. Attend this class and learn what it takes to make limited time count for more.
Ideal attendees for this workshop are conservative individuals interested in making a difference: campaign managers, staff and volunteers; future or prospective candidates; citizen activists. Whether volunteering or working for a conservative candidate, cause, or issue at the local or state level this class will improve your skills.
I have attended one of the Leadership Institute training programs and found it to be very worthwhile. This is not a rah-rah political rally but a "how-to" training program. While liberals would not be comfortable in the room with all the conservatives, anyone wanting to know the mechanics of running for office or managing a campaign would benefit from this training regardless of ideology.
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Debra Maggart's Gallatin fundraiser with lions, tigers and bears.
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| The wing to the left is the grand hall |
I have been in nice homes before, so I am not easily impressed but when I walked into the grand hall of the Lyon home, my jaw dropped. Wow! The hall had cathedral ceiling and was cavernous with what must have been a couple hundred or more stuffed animals or heads of animals mounted on the wall. There was a grey wolf; a grizzly bear; a hippo; all kinds of dear, elk, buffalo and, moose; an elephant; a giraffe; a zebra; and lions, and tiger, and various other big cats; and a large alligator hide on the floor. The gun safe was open and there were lots of guns of various design and caliber to view. Mr. Lyon's has hunted all over the world and makes his own bullets.
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| The Governor praises Debra Maggart |
Debra spoke about the accomplishments of the last two years with a Republican majority and Republican governor and she spoke about the joy of working with Speaker of the House Beth Harwell, Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey and Govenor Haslam.
Governor Haslam and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey spoke, and each praised Debra for her leadership in the House. Both were charming and funny and entertaining.
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| Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey Representative Debra Maggart |
Jim Gotto and a several other of Debra's colleague's were on hand to lend their support.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
NRA-PVF Endorses Debra Maggart's challenger for Tennessee House District 45
Fairfax, Va. NRA Press release– The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is announcing its endorsement of Courtney Rogers for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 45 in the August 2 Republican primary election."Courtney Rogers is a staunch supporter of our right to keep and bear arms," said Chris W. Cox, chairman of NRA-PVF. "Serving our country in the U.S. military for 28 years on sensitive and important missions, Lt. Colonel Rogers has demonstrated her leadership abilities which the state of Tennessee so badly needs today. Because of her outspoken support of our Second Amendment freedoms, Courtney Rogers has earned an “AQ” rating and endorsement from the NRA-PVF.”
In contrast, her opponent, Representative Debra Maggart, has undermined our Second Amendment rights. Just this past session, Rep. Maggart tried to kill life-saving legislation known as the Safe Commute Act through procedural maneuvering behind closed doors. The Safe Commute Act would have ensured that Tennessee’s 350,000 handgun carry permit holders would have been able to defend themselves against violence as they commuted away from home. NRA members throughout the state can rest assured that Lt. Colonel Rogers, once elected to office, will see that this wrong is righted.
“We urge all NRA members and gun owners in Tennessee’s House District 45 to vote Courtney Rogers in the August 2 Republican primary,” concluded Cox.
Chris W. Cox is NRA's chief lobbyist and a seventh generation Tennessean. He also serves as chairman of NRA-PVF. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund is responsible for political candidate rankings. These are based on candidate voting records, public statements and responses to NRA-PVF questionnaires.
My Comment:
The NRA used to support the constitutional right to bear arms, now they support the right to carry your gun onto the property of another who does not want guns on his property. The right to bear arms is not a right to bear arms everywhere. It is a restriction on government prohibiting you from having the right to bear arms. Do they not know the difference? Do they not care?
The First Amendment does not give you the right to go to the shopping mall and hand out leaflets espousing your point of view. The shopping mall may ban you. It is their property and they have that right. They have not restricted your First Amendment rights if they prohibit pamphleteering on their property. . The government however cannot ban you from handing out leaflets espousing your point of view. The First Amendment is a restriction on government; not the shopping mall. The same with the Second Amendment.
The "Safe Commute Act" is the bill commonly referred to as the "Guns in Parking lots" bill. What the act would do is say that your employer could not have a policy that prohibited you from carrying your gun onto his property and leaving it in your car. The
logic behind the "safe commute act is that if you cannot carry your gun
onto your employers property, then you cannot leave home with your gun because you can't take it with you to where you are going. Thus, you could not commute with your gun.That is true of course. It is also true if you
are going to school to pick up your child and going to the airport to
pick up a friend. If the destination you are going to does not allow
guns on the property, then you can not take guns on the property. The
NRA wants to change that. I do understand the logic. However, it is ludicrous to want to take away property rights in the name of a non-existent second amendment right.
I am extremely disappointed that the NRA has abandoned support for the constitution. Debra Mangert has shown a strong support for the Second Amendment. She supported the "guns in bars" bill which had an opt-out for restaurants that wanted to prohibit guns in their restaurants. She supported the "guns in parks" bill which was a restriction on a government prohibition. To claim Debra Maggart is "undermined our Second
Amendment rights" is ludicrous. Her support for the Constitution, including the Second Amendment is clear. There is no pleasing some people. If I still had membership in the NRA, I would cancel it.
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The people of Nashville deserve MUCH better.
| from Ben Cunningham | |
Here is an email sent to Council members last night from the Nashville Tea Party:
We ask you to listen to the voters of Nashville. It is your sworn duty
to serve them.
It is tempting to tell your constituents they are naive and don't
understand the intricacies of the Metro Budget.
On the contrary, your constituents are providing you information that
is absolutely necessary. They are reviewing their own family budgets
and telling you loudly and clearly they are unwilling to take more
money from their family budgets to fund Metro Government. You can
choose to listen or you can refuse to listen. We certainly hope you
will listen.
Their message is coming through loud and clear from their emails and
phone calls.
Their message is coming through loud and clear from the recent poll
from a respected polling company showing 68% of Nashville voters
oppose the tax increase. This poll mirrors the results in a recent
poll from Knox County showing 64% opposition to a county wide tax increase. The Knox County Commission chose to listen to their citizens and passed a no tax increase budget.
How can you possibly disregard such an overwhelming majority of your constituents? They deserve better representation.
We ask you to listen to the voters of Nashville. It is your sworn duty
to serve them.
It is tempting to tell your constituents they are naive and don't
understand the intricacies of the Metro Budget.
On the contrary, your constituents are providing you information that
is absolutely necessary. They are reviewing their own family budgets
and telling you loudly and clearly they are unwilling to take more
money from their family budgets to fund Metro Government. You can
choose to listen or you can refuse to listen. We certainly hope you
will listen.
Their message is coming through loud and clear from their emails and
phone calls.
Their message is coming through loud and clear from the recent poll
from a respected polling company showing 68% of Nashville voters
oppose the tax increase. This poll mirrors the results in a recent
poll from Knox County showing 64% opposition to a county wide tax increase. The Knox County Commission chose to listen to their citizens and passed a no tax increase budget.
How can you possibly disregard such an overwhelming majority of your constituents? They deserve better representation.
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SEIU Nashville releases endorsements for school board
I have not seen the official announcement, but Nate Rau @tnnaterau
tweets "The SEIU rolled out its school board endorsements today. The are: Fred Lee in district 3, Al Wilkins district 7, Amy Frogge in district 9, Ed Kindall in district 1 and no candidate in district 5 where chair Gracie Porter is the incumbent."
If you have no basis for deciding who to vote for, vote for the candidate not endorsed by SEIU.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Maggart ‘Maligned Unfairly’: Ramsey
by on June 8, 2012, TNReport
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey said he is joining the crowd of high-ranking Republicans to back the embattled Rep. Debra Maggart, who has become a political target among some Tea Party groups and the Tennessee Firearms Association.
“I do think she’s been maligned unfairly,” Ramsey told reporters on Capitol Hill Thursday, adding he plans to attend her campaign events.
Maggart is facing off against Courtney Rogers, a former Air Force lieutenant colonel. Rogers is backed by conservatives who blame Maggart for the failure of several key pieces of legislation, including a measure that would have allowed gun owners to stow their firearms in their car parked on employers property.
Gov. Bill Haslam is supporting Maggart, saying she’s taking “a lot of unmerited heat” for the so-called “guns in parking lots” issue which has set staunch gun-rights supporters against businesses owners and corporate executives who argue that their property rights trump the Second Amendment. (read more)
My Comment
It is a shame that some tea party groups and gun nuts are going after good conservatives like Debra Maggart. I am pleased to see Lieutenant Governor Ramsey and Governor Haslam sticking up for her.
The above article says the "guns in parking lots issue" has "set staunch gun-rights supporters against businesses owners and corporate executives who argue that their property rights trump the Second Amendment."
There is no "trumping of the Second Amendment" even involved in this issue. There is no Second Amendment right to carry your gun onto someone else's property.
Each of the Bill of Right are prohibitions against government; not prohibitions against your neighbors or your employer.
If a newspaper refuses to publish your letter to the editor, they have not violated your First Amendment rights. Not printing your letter to the editor is not a First Amendment issue. Not carrying your gun onto my parking lot is not a Second Amendment issue.
I do not really think the extreme right wing fringe of the "conservative" movement are even conservative. Real conservatives respect, understand and seek to preserve the Constitution and they respect property rights.
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