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  $1776 Reasons to Support Hoffman for Congress

  Wes Nakagiri 7:18 pm on October 27, 2009 | 2 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: announcement (7), Michigan (21), Organizing (8), Tea Party (18)

  The last sentence of our Declaration of Independence reads as follows:

  “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”

  Placing their signatures upon this, most important document of American freedom, our Founding Fathers knew there was no going back. They were “all in” in the battle for American independence. After all, they were committing treason.

  It is spine-tingling when you consider that these citizens that were bold enough, and brave enough to give up all they had in order to fight for the unalienable Rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. At that moment, July 4, 1776, our Founding Fathers were more than just involved, they were committed.

  I think about what the Tea Party movement has accomplished, and it has been magical. Ordinary, every-day, run-of-the-mill Americans have battled the Washington machine to a standstill on ObamaCare. Legislation that would have been rammed down our throats in July has yet to pass as of late October. This is in large part due to our efforts and the efforts of millions of other patriotic Americans.

  Yes, we have accomplished much, but there is much more to do. I for one am yearning for more than involvement; I want to move further down the road of commitment. Am I ready to be as committed as our Founders? I hope through our efforts that I’ll never need to answer that question.

  Am I willing to pledge my Life, my Fortune, and my sacred Honor? My answer is that I’m ready to take a step in that direction. It is my strong desire to have historians look back at the Tea Party movement as a turning point in American politics, a time when committed friends and neighbors took control and placed our great republic back on its constitutional moorings.

  Friends and colleagues, we have an opportunity to return America back to its constitutional heritage by electing a third-party candidate for Congress. Doug Hoffman, a true conservative, is running as a third-party candidate for Congress in the 23rd district in the state of New York. He is in a tight race; some polls even have him leading both the liberal Democrat and the liberal Republican. This neophyte politician has done a remarkable job in battling the established powers in New York.

  I am asking you to join with me and donate a portion of Your Fortune to Mr. Hoffman’s campaign. I am asking you to join me in donating $17.76 to Mr. Hoffman’s campaign to make sure his message of fiscal discipline and constitutional values is heard loud and clear in these final days. To show my commitment to this historical race I’m going to match your contribution with an equal amount. For the first 100 contributions of $17.76 I will contribute my own $17.76, up to a total of $1776.00. To receive the match I’m asking that you make your contribution no later than Thursday, October 29. I will contact the Hoffman campaign to verify how many contributions of $17.76 they received and I will match that amount.

  I am 51 years old. Over my entire lifetime I’ve probably contributed less than a sum total of two-hundred dollars to political campaigns. I never saw a compelling reason to give more. This year is different. I can see that average citizens are making a difference. We have a chance to shift the balance of power back to the American people. I hope you’ll join me in moving down the path of commitment.

  Below are links that allow you to make your own independent assessment of Doug Hoffman and his campaign in New York’s 23rd district. If you wish to contribute, and I hope you do, please click on the link to Hoffman for Congress and contribute electronically via a credit card. Please make sure you contribute exactly $17.76. The Hoffman campaign will tally up these contributions and I will match them. Please contribute by credit card – do not contribute by check as there will not be enough time to include contributions made by check.

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  Detroit Residents See Obama as Hero - Tea Party Sees Another Socialist

  Wes Nakagiri 5:03 pm on October 25, 2009 | 2 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: liberalism (4), Michigan (21), Obama (15), socialism (2), Tax Policy (3)

  Sometimes you hear something that makes you stop and shake your head. You might even say to yourself, “Did I actually hear that correctly?” Here is one of those occasions for me.

  The audio clip below is from WJR radio in Detroit, Michigan. The reporter is Ken Rogulski. In this audio clip Mr. Rogulski interviewed two women who were waiting in line at Cobo Hall, a downtown convention center, for what they thought would be a $3000 government hand-out courtesy of President Barack Obama. Before you listen to the tape let me provide you with some context.

  That there were people waiting in line for a government hand-out is not remarkable in and of itself. Government hand-outs are all too common in this day and age. What is remarkable are the specific circumstances surrounding this particular government give-away of your hard earned wages and the hard earned wages of future generations.

  According to a report filed by Ross Simpson of Associated Press and aired on WJBK television in Detroit, in early October Detroit residents lined up outside Cobo Hall to apply for federal funds for an anti-homelessness program. However, many of those in line thought they were queuing up for a $3000 check direct from Obama’s stimulus program. Police were called in when the crowd got out of hand. Attendees jostled for position in line and fights broke out as they waited to receive an application for Obama-dollars. One attendee was quoted as saying, “This is bad right here, it is like three or four welfare offices mixed in one. It is irritating to me.” Police eventually had to disperse the crowd but not before 50,000 applications had been handed out. It was reported that only 3,500 applicants would actually receive funds.

  After you listen to the tape ask yourself these questions: 1) Do you think it is likely that these women are a product of the Detroit Public School System? 2) Are you surprised that these women do not know where Obama’s money comes from? 3) Do you think these women are thankful to you, the American taxpayer, for generously supporting them? 4) Do you think that liberal social policies (Democrats have ruled Detroit for nearly 5 decades) have created a mindset whereby Detroit residents expect government hand-outs? 4) Which political party benefits from having uneducated voters that rely on government largesse?

  Please forward this story to your friends and family that are slightly left of center. Ask them to consider the questions above after they listen to this audio clip. Ask them if Obama’s far left policies inspire citizens to be the best they can be. Don’t bother forwarding this to anybody on the far left, as they will not be persuaded by facts on the ground.

  Your Tax Dollars Make Obama a Hero to Detroit Residents
  (click on audio player below to hear recording)
  

   
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  Left-Wing Obama Care Propaganda

  Wes Nakagiri 12:55 pm on October 24, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: HR 3200 (12), Michigan (21), Obama (15), ObamaCare (16), Organizing (8), tactics (9)

  Michigan Tea Party patriots. Here is a email from Joe Biden, distributed by Organizing for America. OFA is Obama’s propaganda arm. I thought readers might be interested in the distorted liberal flak being thrown up to disguise their true intentions. Far-left liberals do not care about your health care, they only care about their political power. If they truly cared about costs they would restrain malpractice suits, open up the insurance industry to competition across state borders, provide portability of insurance policies, increase health savings accounts, etc.

  Friend –

  We’ve got a fight on our hands. Powerful insurance companies are pulling out all the stops to defeat the President’s plan for health reform. They’re spending seven million bucks a week on lobbyists, blanketing the country with deceptive TV ads, and just funded two high-profile “reports” to distort what reform would mean for you.

  I know their game. I was in the Senate the last time health reform came around, and I saw the special interests savage our efforts. Frankly, under the old rules of Washington they were nearly impossible to beat. But now, thanks to you, the rules are changing. All the lies, scare tactics and lobbyist shake-downs in the world are no match for the incredible work of Organizing for America supporters like you. That’s exactly what frightens them so much — and it’s what Barack and I are counting on.

  After decades of false starts, we’re now just a short time from finally passing real reform. Every member of Congress will soon have to cast their vote. As real change draws near, you can bet the insurance companies will hold nothing back. That means OFA will need the extra resources to beat back whatever attack they can dream up next. Here’s the bottom line: it’s not time to let up — it’s time to double down.

  Please donate $5 or more to power OFA’s fight for change as we head into the final round.

  When I talk about you changing the rules in Washington, here’s what I mean: This week, crucial negotiations on Capitol Hill are shaping a comprehensive reform proposal. At the same time, the insurance companies’ phony reports are grabbing headlines and their lobbyists are twisting arms. But your work is keeping them from setting us back.

  On Tuesday, OFA supporters around the country organized more than 1,000 local outreach events and generated an astounding 330,000 calls to Congress from constituents telling their representatives that “it’s time to deliver.” From my years in Congress and my conversations with Senate colleagues this week, I can tell you with confidence that your message broke through and you helped keep us on track.

  If this fight were only about guaranteeing the choice of secure, quality, affordable care for every American, it would be worth everything we could throw at it. But as Barack reminded us this week, this fight for change is now about something even bigger: a test of whether or not “we as a nation are capable of tackling our toughest challenges, if we can serve the national interest despite the unrelenting efforts of the special interests; if we can still do big things in America.”

  I believe we can. And Barack believes we can. But what really matters is whether you believe we can. If you do, now is the moment to make it happen. Please contribute today:

  https://donate.barackobama.com/FinalRound

  Thank you,

  Vice President Joe Biden

  Paid for by Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee — 430 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Monetary contributions to the Democratic National Committee are not tax-deductible.

   
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  Conservative Activist Training for Michigan Tea Party Goers

  Wes Nakagiri 11:45 am on October 24, 2009 | 5 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Michigan (21), Organizing (8), tactics (9), Tea Party (18), training (4)

  There is an opportunity to develop and hone our fighting skills as we battle the left in the arena of ideas.  An organization called the Leadership Institute is conducting a weekend training class for conservative activists.  The Leadership Institute, a non-profit organization, is conducting a two-day session on November 14-15 at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI.

  The focus of this class is to train college age adults to becoming effective conservative activists and organizers, and perhaps consider a future run for public office.  As a 50-something activist I was somewhat concerned that the focus is off topic for someone who is “over-the-hill.”  Daryn  Iwicki (mailto:diwicki@limail.us), a representative of the Leadership Institute, assuaged my concerns when he emailed me and said that all age groups are welcome.  He also informed me that he recently trained a group of non-college students in Texas.

  The cost of this training is $30 if you sign up ahead of time.  I signed up last night.  The price includes meals and housing, although I did not inquire about the housing specifics.  I am guessing the housing arrangements could be a dorm room—but that is just a guess.  If you do not sign up ahead of time, the cost is $60.

  My wife and I have past experience with the Leadership Institute as we both attended a four hour session when we were in Washington, D.C. for the 912 March.  They did an excellent job and we both concluded that it was time well spent.  I am looking at this upcoming session as an opportunity to increase our effectiveness and as an opportunity to expand our network.  Expanding our network is critical if we are to expand our political influence.  Further, we need to work with the future of our country, our younger generations, to help them combat the socialist propaganda that is pervasive in our educational institutions.

  If you decide to attend, I would be more than happy to offer you a ride.  I will be departing from Hartland, MI.  Contact me a wes@limitgovnow.com. According to a sample agenda, the course runs from 8 AM to 11 PM, yes 15 hours long, on the first day.  The second day is easier; it is less than 12 hours, running from 8:30 AM to 8 PM.  These lengthy hours suggest to me that this organization delivers some serious training.  Are we ready for boot camp?  I know I am!

   
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  Hate Filled Racist Writings by ObamaCare Supporters

  Wes Nakagiri 1:38 pm on October 11, 2009 | 19 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: hate crime, Michigan (21), Obama (15), ObamaCare (16), racism (2), Tea Party (18)

  

  Hate Crime by Obama Supporter

  Yes, former President and Navy Officer Jimmy Carter, along with the rest of Obama’s minions have it right when they say the debate surrounding socialized medicine is full of hate and racism.  I have seen this first hand.  Yes, hate is being hurled full speed at American citizens, but it is coming from the port side not the starboard side.

   

  For those unfamiliar with nautical terms the port side of a ship is the left side when one is facing forward.  If one faces backwards, as is the case for left wing racists, then the port side appears to be on the right.  It is easy to see why Obama’s bigoted minions, with their backward facing point of view are confused­­­­—they don’t know left from right, let alone port from starboard.

   

  

  A Calling Card from Former Colleagues of Senator Robert Byrd (D) West Virginia

  Before I describe the hateful actions of Obama’s supporters, I need to provide you with some context.  I am an American of Asian descent.  For a number of months I have been exercising my 1^st Amendment rights by attending Tea Parties throughout Michigan and in Washington, D.C.  Further exercising my free speech rights I attached a banner across the rear of my van that shouts at the top of my lungs “Euthanize ObamaCare.”  This banner has generated lots of attention from passing motorists.  The vast majority of motorists that express an opinion give me the thumbs up.  Only a small fraction shows me an extended middle finger.  The typical ratio is 90% thumbs to 10% fingers.  Judging from the thumbs I see, Americans are giving ObamaCare the middle finger.

   

  I think Obama’s devout followers also sense there is a lack of public support.  They are getting desperate and feel the need to silence the opposition.  They saw my banner as a threat to their socialist utopia and attempted to scare me into silence by vandalizing my vehicle.  I guess I am not surprised that Obama’s followers would resort to thug-style tactics as public support of their dear leader’s plan continues to wane.

   

  While I was on business last week in Cranberry Township, PA, (north of Pittsburgh) some of Obama’s cronies attempted to intimidate me by scratching racist messages across my vehicle.  The words “White Power,” “KKK,” and “f___ you” greeted me as I approached my vehicle to depart the hotel where I stayed for the night.  At first, I thought some joker just wrote these messages in the morning dew.  When I reached my vehicle it was clear that the hate-filled rhetoric was of a permanent nature.  The perpetrators scratched and scribed their words into the paint, perhaps using a set of car keys.  I guess when Obama issues directives to “punch back twice as hard” his followers really take those commands to heart: they defaced every door, the back hatch, and a front fender.  I now see how an angry mob reacts when incited by a community agitator.

   

  

  Supporters of ObamaCare Expressing What They Think of American Citizens

  The police officer who came out and took my report stated that this vandalism was a hate crime.  This took me by surprise as I hadn’t thought of this as a hate crime.  Rather, I viewed this as an act of political vandalism.  But, as the officer explained, the words chosen by the perpetrators would definitely put this into the hate crime category.  The racist language etched on my vehicle by Obama supporters were meant to intimidate me, a minority, from expressing my point of view.  I wonder if Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson would be interested in probing into this civil right violation… probably not.

   

  Even though I was victimized by a hate crime I will not view myself as a victim.  I will not wallow in self-pity and blame white society for the shortcomings of our country—as left wing zealots commonly do.  I will press forward as a vocal advocate for true American freedom.  Even in in the face of left-wing racial intimidation, I will continue the fight against socialism and the erosion of individual liberty.  I’m on the starboard side.  I’m steering forward.  And I know I’m right.

   

  (You can confirm this incident for yourself by contacting the Cranberry Township Police Department at 724.776.5180.  Patrolman William Roberts (extension 1410) took the report.  The incident occurred on October 1, 2009. )

   
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  Another Free Sign or Bumper Sticker Against Obama Policies

  Wes Nakagiri 10:54 pm on September 29, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: download (2), tactics (9), Tax Policy (3)

  A new sign or bumper sticker voicing opposition to Obama’s tax policies has just been posted. The new message – “Obama Attacks Success,” with attacks spelled ATAX.  As with all socialists, Obama’s policies focus upon punishing acheivement. He apparantly fancies himself to be another Robin Hood, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. If only more Americans knew the true story behind this folk hero. In fact, the rich that were robbed gained their wealth through confiscatory taxes of ordinary citizens. So in essence Mr. Hood was part of the limited government movement, fighting against the overbearing power of the kingdom. Robin Hood fought and prevailed against burdensome taxes, and we will too. Please refer to the instructions provided in an earlier post for directions regarding this download.   This free download provides you with an inexpensive way to make your voice be head.

   
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  What's Next for Limited Government Activists After 912 March on Washington Tea Party

  Wes Nakagiri 9:09 pm on September 28, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Michigan (21), tactics (9), Tea Party (18)

  The recent Tea Parties have successfully mobilized millions of people to voice strong opposition to Obama Care. Collectively my wife and I have attended rallies across the state of Michigan in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Battle Creek, Brighton, and Troy. We also proudly attended the 912 March in Washington, D.C. During these events we chatted with numerous people who, like us, have serious concerns regarding the trajectory of our country. Everywhere we have traveled citizens are concerned with the growth in government and the inherent loss of individual freedom that accompanies it. They are fearful of what kind of nation will be left for their children given the socialist tendencies of the Obama administration.

  More than just expressing their great dissatisfaction with the current political leaders, everyone I spoke with expressed a desire to do more to fight off the left-wing attacks on our nation’s heritage. They vowed to keep up the fight well past the conclusion of the Tea Party rallies. While nearly all expressed a yearning to increase their contributions beyond what they have done to date, many were not 100% sure exactly what they might do next. What is the best course of action? What can be done to maximize the likelihood of success, not just now but well into the future?

  Tea Party attendees I spoke with were hesitant to necessarily embrace the GOP as the answer to our problems. Yes it is virtually certain that the Republican Party wouldn’t adopt Obama’s far left policies but it is not a slam dunk that government growth would be reversed. Many recalled their disgust with the growth in spending during the Bush administration, even when Team R controlled all the levers of power. So what is the answer? How do advocates of limited government best proceed?

  I will lay out my answers to these questions over the next few blog posts. My answers will not be presented as a series of detailed tactics, rather I will present an overall strategy that addresses key points covered during a seminar presented by The Leadership Institute on the evening before the 912 March in Washington, D.C. The instructor, Mr. Mike Rothfeld, President of Saber Communications, shared his insights regarding the ins and outs of political campaigns. A campaign veteran, Mr. Rothfeld, provided an insider’s view of the numerous facets one must consider as part of a political campaign. Of the many concepts Mr. Rothfeld spoke about, I’d like to elaborate upon those that are key to my strategy. Note that this proposed strategy doesn’t require us, the Tea Party movement, to necessarily field candidates immediately. It provides us with time to further build our grass roots power and political influence.

  To leverage the great success we have had thus far it is my belief that we need to coalesce around a strategy that brings together the following concepts:

  1.  In order to be politically respected we must be politically feared. We have done a good job thus far as politicians do fear angry voters. That Congress has delayed voting on Obama Care is a sure sign that Washington politicians, fearing for their jobs, view us with respect, at least for now. However, more must be done and it must be sustained. We must not only sustain, we must increase our recently acquired level of political respect. The entrenched politicians are betting against our staying power.

  2.  We need large numbers of people and they must be organized and coordinated. The Tea Party movement certainly has the numbers. Rallies across this great country of ours frequently drew crowds numbering in the thousands, sometimes in the tens of thousands. Our successful 912 March on Washington proved to the politicians that there are millions of motivated voters ready to take back our country. Looking forward, can we build upon our organization, increasing both our power and size?

  3.  We need funding, in a large enough amount, to use as leverage to hold our politicians feet to the fire. A superior level of funding enhances our political respect. Are we willing to part with more of our treasure to fight for our beliefs?

  4.  We must have credible alternative candidates waiting in the wings just in case our representatives fall off the wagon. Our political leaders must know we are serious about reining in the growth of government. Having serious alternatives in key districts will help keep our legislators on the right path. However, if their voting record doesn’t match their rhetoric then we need to have the ability, with our alternate candidates, to vote them out of office during the primary season.

  To summarize, the foundation of my proposal relies upon four concepts:

  • Sustained political respect.
  • Large and well coordinated ranks.
  • Adequate funding.
  • Viable alternative candidates.

  I will fill in the blanks with more details in upcoming posts. Share your comments in public by commenting on this post or in private by emailing wes@limitgovnow.com.

   
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  Racism at 912 March on Washington?

  Wes Nakagiri 8:29 pm on September 20, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: HR 3200 (12), Media Analysis (4), media bias (3), Michigan (21), ObamaCare (16), Protest (7), Tea Party (18)

  Attending the 912 Taxpayer March on Washington D.C. provided me with memories that I’ll treasure for the rest of my life.  Marching side-by-side with millions of other Americans whom believe in the values of limited government and free-market capitalism was truly electrifying. 

   

  The March was scheduled to depart from Freedom Plaza, close to the White House, at 11:30 AM.  Walking from the hotel to the plaza I could see people streaming in from all directions.  It reminded me of columns of ants marching toward an unattended picnic basket.  What started out as handfuls merged into dozens, then hundreds, then thousands as these columns descended upon their target.  The orderly columns observed a few blocks earlier congealed into an amorphous mass of humanity as my wife and I arrived at the plaza around 9:30 AM.  We were thankful that we had the foresight to arrive two hours early, giving us ample time to find the contingent from Michigan.

   

  This sea of humanity continued to build as the clocked ticked toward the scheduled departure time.  In short order the crowd became so large that organizers started the march one hour early to relieve the pressure building up in the plaza.  This early start was confirmation that today’s crowd would be of monumental size. 

   

  As the day progressed we waded through the masses to soak up the entire experience and view the many creative signs and t-shirts.  People were very friendly as we stopped to chat and photograph their creative messages.  Every now and again others would ask us to pause briefly so they could get a good snapshot of our protest tools.  It was quite flattering when others found my message to be inventive enough to warrant a snapshot.  The spirit, behavior, and friendliness of those in attendance made me proud to be an American.

   

  Being there in person is the only way to capture the totality of an event like this.  Without being a participant there is no way to adequately capture both the content and the “feel” of this historical march.  With this thought in mind I asked myself, “How would today’s experience be captured in the news media?”  As I viewed the day’s events on TV I was disturbed, but not surprised, that political leaders supporting ObamaCare injected racism into the discussion.  During the Fox Report at 7:30 on Saturday, Jehmu Greene, a former political director of the DNC (Democrat National Committee), stated that protesters carried Confederate flags and racist caricatures of Obama.   In response to this race-baiting assertion I quote a now famous American, Joe Wilson of South Carolina, “You Lie!”

   

  Contrasting Ms. Greene’s characterization with what I saw and experienced first-hand during the event provided me with an educational lesson that I’ll be forever grateful for.  Now that someone has played the race card on me I have seen for myself there are political leaders that foment racial divide to move their leftist-agenda forward.  People like Ms. Greene falsely claim the mantle of racial equality as they attempt to divide America along racial lines.  It is crystal clear, average Americans fighting against ObamaCare have to develop thicker skin and get beyond the discomfort of being labeled as racist by their political foes (and the mainstream media).  The only racism I see connected to the 912 Taxpayer March comes from political leaders on the Left that support Obama’s socialist policies.

   
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  Brighton & Troy Tea Parties Ignored by Oakland Press

  Wes Nakagiri 2:58 pm on September 11, 2009 | 2 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: HR 3200 (12), Media Analysis (4), media bias (3), Michigan (21), Obama (15), ObamaCare (16), Protest (7), Tea Party (18)

  My wife and I, along with some of our neighbors attended Tea Party Express rallies in Brighton, MI and Troy, MI.  Our forces are growing as we recruited two more neighbors into our ranks.  These two first time rally-goers were exposed directly to the passion and the concerns of everyday Americans as they struggle to halt Obama Care and stop our nation’s slide into socialism.  They now have seen first hand that there are thousands in their communities that share their same point of view.  They now have first hand information that has not been processed through the filter of a potentially biased media organization.

   
  The crowds at both rallies were huge.  An estimate of 4,000 people (at Brighton) was provided the Livingston County Press and Argus.  Having been to many large rallies I believe this estimate to be accurate.  By my first hand account, the Troy rally was even larger than the Brighton rally.

  The Tea Party Express rallies have generated a lot of enthusiasm and momentum in Michigan among an eclectic array of citizens all fighting to beat back Obama’s big government agenda.  Much media attention, both national and local, has been generated due to the large crowds.  As expected, some media organizations do a better job than others in capturing both the facts and the feel of these events.  I’ve personally read print articles, run the day after the rally, from the Livingston County Press and Argus, the Oakland Press, and the Detroit News.  It is fascinating to compare their writings with what I saw first hand.  The Livingston paper provided the most comprehensive and accurate coverage capturing both the facts and the essence of the Brighton rally, while the Detroit paper covered both rallies but not in great depth.  I have no objections to these two articles, although I’d like to have seen more detail from the Detroit paper.  The same cannot be said for the coverage in the Oakland Press.

  The Oakland Press’ coverage of the Troy rally widely missed the mark.  They chose to focus on an Obama Care support rally which they stated drew a crowd of 50 people.  Their coverage included a front page photo of a solitary supporter holding her Obama Care sign.  Coverage of the Tea Party rally was relegated to the tail end of the article.  This type of coverage is analogous to giving front page headlines to the team that lost the Super Bowl while barely mentioning the team the won.  And, oh by the way, the victors won by a score of 72-0.
   

  In addition to focusing on the losers, the Oakland Press grossly misstated the size of the crowd.  They claimed there were 200-300 people when there were closer to 4,000 for the Tea Party rally.  A mistake of this magnitude makes me wonder if the reporters viewed this event through heavily tinted sunglasses, perhaps a nice rosy shade of red Kool-Aid.

   

  Given the total mischaracterization of the Troy events I examined the byline to see who actual wrote this literary masterpiece.  The byline indicated that the authors were John Garcia and Shaun Byron, Special to the Oakland Press.  Hmm, “Special to the Oakland Press.” What does the term “Special to the Oakland Press” mean?  The word “special” implies that this article is above and beyond that which is normally published.  Does the Oakland Press consider these two journalists to be special or does this newspaper consider this article to be special? 

  Whatever the case, I too would use the term “special” in describing this piece of journalistic malpractice.  This article does appear to have a unique and special level of fraud and deceit, unusual by even mainstream media standards.  Of course I could be off the mark as this level of charlatan writing may be just run of the mill for this publication.  Having been at the Troy event in person allows me to unequivocally state that this story is not just a piece; it is the whole steamy pile.  I’m very lucky as my first hand knowledge enabled me to nimbly side step this stinking mess.  Unfortunately for Oakland Press readers that did not attend the rally in person, they will have to scrape off the soles of their shoes.

  I close this blog post with a comment from an Obama Care supporter at the rally in Brighton, Michigan.  She told the Livingston County Press and Argus that many people are ill-informed about Obama Care.  You know, she is probably correct.  Wow!  Did I actual say that?  It is very rare that I’m in agreement with someone with a “Yes We Can” point of view.  Even though I disagree vehemently with Obama’s socialist policies I will tip my hat to his supporters when they are correct. 

  Yes, there are many ill-informed people.  This is likely because they get their information from biased media organizations like the Oakland Press.  These readers are exposed only to the party line of those that want American citizens to give up their health care rights to bureaucrats of the federal government.  These people consider themselves to be informed because they read a newspaper or watch TV.  They don’t even realize they are being propagandized and lied to because of the extent to which left wing tentacles have woven their way into mainstream media organizations.  To these readers a left wing bias is just par for the course. These uninformed people believe they are reading the unvarnished truth when in fact they should disinfect their shoes and keep an eye out for where they step next.

  Link to Oakland Press story. Note: The Oakland Press did not have an on-line version of their story. It appears that the Oakland Press used a story published by the Daily Tribune. (This link takes you to the Daily Tribune story).  The text in the print edition of the Oakland Press is identical to the text in the on-line version of the Daily Tribune.  The photo used by these two media organizations are different.  Looks like readers have two piles they need to avoid stepping into.

  Link to Detroit News Story

  Link to Livingston County Press story

   
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  Tea Party Express Stops in Battle Creek, MI

  Wes Nakagiri 9:36 am on September 8, 2009 | 1 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: HR 3200 (12), Obama (15), ObamaCare (16), Tea Party (18)

  The Tea Party Express bus was met with roaring approval at Friendship Park in Battle Creek, MI. This Labor Day rally in Battle Creek occurred on Day 11 of a 16-day nationwide tour.

  

  What Are the Chances?

  This bus tour started on August 28 in Sacramento, CA and it will culminate on September 12, 2009 with a Taxpayer March on our nation’s capitol in Washington D.C. The organizers of the Tea Party Express are leaders in the fight against Obama Care, Cap and Trade, out of control spending, and Obama’s socialist agenda.

  The bus arrived around 8:45 PM, about 75 minutes past the scheduled arrival time of 7:30. Despite the overdue arrival the crowd stayed put and remained enthusiastic. In fact additional attendees continued to stream in even as the bus arrived. Even intermittent periods of light rain didn’t dampen spirits. I would estimate the crowd size to be in the neighborhood of 1500. It was a great turnout as the crowd filled the park’s amphitheatre and overflowed along the street and across the way.

  My wife and I arrived early, about 6:30, to get a good vantage point and talk with other likeminded individuals before the event formally started. Arriving early also gave me an opportunity to use my Sony boom box to serenade the crowd with sound bytes of Obama elaborating on his plans for America. Among other topics, these bytes included Obama lecturing a woman about how it might be better to give her elderly mother pain killers rather than surgery to correct her ailment, and how his Cap and Trade plan would necessarily cause electricity rates to skyrocket.

  During the actual festivities there were speeches and musical entertainment. My hats off to the leaders and organizers of this bus tour as they are performing a great service for patriotic Americans all across our great nation. They are the catalyst bringing Americans of all political stripes together to combat Obama’s socialist agenda. They deserve our thanks and our financial support.

  

  Statue of Liberty Costume

  This rally is receiving national press coverage. Mark Williams, one of the leaders of the Tea Party Express, mentioned that there were reporters from CNN and the New York Times at

  

  Young Kid with Obama Mask. The Sign Says it All!

  the Battle Creek rally today. It is great to see this movement getting national press coverage. Will the coverage be fair or will it have the typical tilt to the left? I’ll report back after their stories are released. I also saw a Fox News reporter and cameraman, but I think they were a local station, and a man who appeared to be a local newspaper reporter. So the Battle Creek viewing area and newspaper should see coverage as well.

  National media coverage is a great indicator of success for this grass roots movement. Coverage makes it difficult for our elected officials to ignore the will of the American people. While we should be proud of our accomplishments there is still much work to be done. As the evening came to a close an important reminder was given to all attendees. We must continue to grow this movement. We cannot return home satisfied that our efforts are generating nationwide attention. We must build on our successes and organize into a stronger electoral force. The entrenched powers in D.C. are betting that we won’t have the staying power required to either influence their votes or boot them out of office. We must and we will prove them wrong. Join your local Tea Party organization. Better yet, get your neighbor to join with you. If you are not from the Battle Creek area (I know of one couple from Warren, MI) and would like to stay involved, albeit closer to home, please email me at admin@limitgovnow.com and I’ll help find an organization with the optimum geographic fit for you.