Ron Paul won the Tennessee Republican Assembly Convention straw poll by a huge, huge margin, beating out his closest rival Rick Santorum by a margin of better than 3 to 1. Here are the straw poll totals.
Ron Paul 200 votes
Rick Santorum 62 votes
Newt Gingrich 38 votes
Mitt Romney 15 votes
Jon Huntsman 1 vote
I don't know the exact context of the news report to which Mark Rogers left a comment or the exact language of the comment Mark Rogers made that ticked off the female half of the Glen Hughes/Sharon Ford team know as the Tennessee Republican Assembly, but Republican political activist Mark Rogers is deemed kicked out of Republican circles by Sharon Ford. Below is a Sharon Ford Facebook post.
Herbert Mark Rogers has cleaned up his post. It now reads "The TN Firearms Association has issued a threat to Speaker Harwell if there is no expansion of 'gun rights.' I applaud the Speaker for her performance so far and encourage her to stand up to these political terrorists. " He had another paragraph ripping not only 2nd amendment folks but also called TN Right To Life terrorists. For this he needs to be held accountable. He should no longer be welcome in Republican circles.
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Once again our friend the irrelevant Rod Williams has chosen to stick his GOP establishment foot in his RINO mouth, by commenting on the post below. Mr. Williams stated “After the convention, maybe TRA needs to change its slogan to, "the libertarian wing of the Republican Party." The Straw Poll is controlled by those who buy tickets and is not an official endorsement of the Tennessee Republican A...ssembly. His implication is both uncalled for and unprofessional even for a two bit blogger. Paid members of the TRA will endorse during the business meeting of the convention. I encourage Mr. Williams if he has issues with the TRA and/or its straw poll to get off his wallet and doing something about it,Mark, you and I are both in pretty good company. If you read Facebook post of Glen Hughes Sharon Ford and their followers, they don't like Bob Corker, Dianne Black, Beth Harwell or Ron Ramsey either.
I just now received this report from someone who attended the
convention of the Glen Hughes and Sharron Ford wing of the Republican
Party that goes by the name of Tennessee Republican Assembly. (Well, not
a wing of the party; more like a feather of the Party) This
communication is from someone who prefers to remain anonymous and was
speaking frankly. The characterizations in this communication are those
of the anonymous reporter and not mine. I was hesitant to post this
because I do not think it contributes to Party unity. However, Glen
Hughes calling everyone who does not march in lockstep with his views, a
RINO does not contribute to Party unity either.
There were about 200 "Paulistinians," who showed up just to vote for the Ron Paul. I estimate about 75 TRA, and an additional 50 who showed up to be seen (Marsha Blackburn included). Why are people like Tootie, Nathan James, Duane Dominy, and William Morgan lured to this type of meeting? Beats me. Overall, yawn. Speakers were boring and Angle has nothing of interest to add. No wonder Reid beat her like a drum. She was hawking her book, yawn again. The Paulistinians were the most interesting. If you think Glenn Beck is out there, then just talk to these folks. The Lunatic Fringe calls them the Lunatic Fringe.I used to belong to TRA and at some point just stopped paying my dues and attending meetings. I mainly stopped because I was, at the time, coordinating the Davidson County Republican Party "Egg and Bacon" summits which were weekly Saturday morning breakfast groups. At one time we had six of these groups and every Saturday of the month was taken attending these and TRA's meetings were also on Saturday mornings. I could not attend both.
Last night, Metro Livery received a citation of $104 by Metropolitan Transportation
Inspector Milton Bowling for
charging $25 for a less than 10 minutes ride instead of charging the mandated $45
minimum rate. This citation was issued one week after Federal Judge Kevin Sharp ruled against Metro, denying Metro's motion to dismiss the challenge to the $45
price-fix minimum.
Metro Livery and other service providers should not abide by what is most likely an unconstitutional law. I am not sure what will happen next but Metro Livery should appeal this fine and refuse to pay it. They should seek an injection against enforcement of the price-fix law if that is an option.
To Metro Livery and others who are resisting this illegal effort to fix prices, Please don't buckle. Fight on! This is not just about your livelihood. This is a battle for the constitution, for free enterprise, and limited government.
To read more on how Metro has used the power of government to protect established firms from competition, click here then scroll down.
Duvall resurrects resolution calling for Arriola's resignation | Nashville City Paper
“The comptroller’s report speaks for itself,” Duvall said. “We now have specific evidence that what we suspected back in August to be correct. Now we need to move on it.”
“If you listen to the emails that we’re already starting to get from the citizens,” Duvall said, “I think there’s absolutely going to be a tremendous [number] of citizenry demanding that he go.”
Councilman Duvall's has filed a resolution in the Metro Council requesting John Arriola resign. Arriola's malfeasance in office is a disgrace. He needs to resign now. A resolution overwhelming passed by the Metro Council may be the nudge he needs to realize that it is over and it is time for him to step aside.
Let your council member know how you feel. With one click, you can send an email to ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: www.nashville.gov/council . Choose "Contact My Council Member" and select "Entire Metro Council." Also a more personal message to your own councilman letting him know you are his constituent and you care about this issue may carry more weight than a message to a council member who does not represent you. So, do both; send a general message to all member and a personal message to your own council member.
Spread the word on your facebook and your email list also: ARRIOLA HAS TO GO NOW!
Also we need to put pressure on Distict Attorney Torry Johnson to demand Criminal Charges against Ariolla.
We need to put a stop to this good ole boy political corruption that has been going on for ever. The days of Fate Thomas and Mack Smith are over. We need to demand honest government and punishment for those who abuse their office. DA Johnson office number is 862-5500. Call. Pass it on. Pick up the phone...
Featuring NORML founder Keith Stroup, Esq.Saturday, January 28th, 2012, Sunset Grill, 2001 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee
Luncheon Seminar
Medical, Recreational and Legislative Updates
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$30 a person. Cash Bar.
For more information click here.
Nothing. No votes were taken. No policies were discussed. The entire Board meeting was a workshop on "the data warehouse" explaining the collection of data on student's performance and demographic data collected and how this data is used and can be used in driving decision making. Unless you are directly involved in education in Metro this was very boring. I watch meetings of the Metro School Board so you don't have to.
Read the full 22 page auditors report on John Arriola's office.
Here are some of the findings:
WZTV FOX 17 :: Newsroom - Top Stories - More Allegations Against Davidson County Clerk John Arriola
Among the key findings of that report, the clerk required employees to collect a $40 fee for marriage ceremonies without advising couples that fee was optional. The audit estimates John Arriola could have pocketed more than $119,000 through the fees.
Wow! $119,000 plus that fancy SUV with chrome wheels and all the extras! It pays to be a public servant.
I am glad to see the carrier pigeons finally reached The Tennessean.
This news happened a week ago and I reported it on this blog at the time. I
was afraid the Tennessean was just going to ignore this story. It is better
late than never, however. This is a good report explaining the issue.
Text of Obama's State of the Union address
"I'm a Democrat. But I believe what Republican Abraham Lincoln believed: That Government should do for people only what they cannot do better by themselves, and no more."
This was deserving of applause. I just wish I believed that he really believes it.
Text of Obama's State of the Union address
"We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world. For the first time in nine years, there are no Americans fighting in Iraq. For the first time in two decades, Osama bin Laden is not a threat to this country. Most of al-Qaida's top lieutenants have been defeated. The Taliban's momentum has been broken, and some troops in Afghanistan have begun to come home."
This is worthy of applause. For the killing of Osama bin Laden, give credit where credit is due.
Text of Obama's State of the Union address
"Let there be no doubt: America is determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and I will take no options off the table to achieve that goal."
This is worthy of bipartisan applause. I hope he means it.
Text of Obama's State of the Union address
"There is no question that some regulations are outdated, unnecessary, or too costly. In fact, I've approved fewer regulations in the first three years of my presidency than my Republican predecessor did in his. I've ordered every federal agency to eliminate rules that don't make sense. We've already announced over 500 reforms, and just a fraction of them will save business and citizens more than $10 billion over the next five years. We got rid of one rule from 40 years ago that could have forced some dairy farmers to spend $10,000 a year proving that they could contain a spill— because milk was somehow classified as an oil. With a rule like that, I guess it was worth crying over spilled milk.
I'm confident a farmer can contain a milk spill without a federal agency looking over his shoulder."
Even a blind pig finds and acorn every now and then.
Newt Gingrich is the guy who can articulate what America is all about--American Exceptionalism. He can make the case, not just read the talking points, or do it off a teleprompter. He can make the case for free markets, and our basic case that lower taxes can be good for everybody, and bring about growth. It's good for everybody. He's not afraid, and he's tough, and he's experienced. I don't think anymore that it's an advantage to be able to say I know nothing about the operation of the Federal government. - Fred ThompsonI like Fred Thompson and wish he would have been President. Fred Thompson was the candidate I wanted four years ago. Watch this video. He makes a very strong endorsement of Newt.
The following was posted on the Middle Tennessee Ron Paul 2012 website:
The Tennessee Grassroots Ron Paul supporters are organizing to win this Straw Poll for Ron Paul in Nashville, TN.After the convention, maybe TRA needs to change it's slogan to, "the libertarian wing of the Republican Party."
A generous supporter has already paid $125.00 to secure a Ron Paul 2012 booth at the TRA Convention. I have confirmed that Romney and Gingrich will also have a booth at the convention.
Let's rock the establishment by diligently organizing and winning this Straw Poll.
Buy extra tickets, ask your friends/family to go with you and vote.
If you are a Ron Paul supporter from out of town, it'd be worth the drive to Nashville. The results of the poll will make local news via newspaper, conservative TN blogs, local news media, and more.
More importantly, it will send a clear message to Ron Paul that we are serious about getting him elected.
Tickets to vote in the Straw Poll are only $6.27:
http://trastrawpoll-efbevent.eventbrite.com/
location:
TRA Convention with Straw Poll
Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CT)
Hotel Preston
733 Briley Parkway
Nashville, TN 37217
http://traconvention-eorg.eventbrite.com/
For the win,
Joey Fuller
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