Park Fees Update

I just wanted to let everyone know where we stand with the Park Fees that were charged by Glynn County for the use of Gascoigne Park. Clyde Hogg addressed this issue at the County Commission several weeks ago, and the County attorney has clarified that the parks department is only supposed to be charging for exclusive use of parks - however, the county and the attorney also admits that it is impossible to have exclusive use of Gascoigne Park. (Not to mention that we were told repeatedly when I rented the park, that we were not going to have it exclusively and that anyone else can use the park.) Now they are saying that it was to guarantee that large groups could not come in and be competing for the same space - However, the Police Permit actually fixes that problem - the police chief will not issue dueling permits. Basically, this seems to be a disagreement between the county attorney as the legality and the Parks Dept who wants to be able to charge for the space....

So, due to the hard work of Clyde going back and forth to the attorney and Commissioner Amy Calloway - we will be refunded the $300 and we also still have a valid permit. The county still will keep the $400 deposit until the event is over and there is no cleanup, damage, etc... I haven't gotten the check yet, but I am told that we will - and so, that means more popcorn, cotton candy, and watermelon (I hope) ~ Yeah!!!

Thanks, Clyde for all your hard work!

A Letter Sent to our Congressmen regarding ACES

This letter was sent by one of our Tea Party Patriots, and I thought that it might inspire you as you write your own.

Dear Sirs:

I am constantly bemused by the arrogance you portray each day, Democrat and Republican alike… as you march forward in your grab to control every aspect of our lives, diminishing our liberties and freedoms even further. The perfect example is this nonsensical CAP and TAX bill currently before you. VOTE NO! VOTE NO! VOTE NO! VOTE NO!!!!

I do not support this bill…and who are you to tell me when and how much air conditioning I can use in the dead of summer, or heat, in the dead of winter? How dare you ASSUME that WE THE PEOPLE support you or your wasteful decisions. We, my husband and I, are on a fixed income. We have lived our lives according to the rules and values we were raised with…and YOU SIRS are trampling everything we were brought up to believe that was right and just in this land…the FREEDOM TO CHOOSE.

SHAME ON YOU ALL!!!

And one special shout out to Mr. Waxman for bringing in the speed reader to the floor…that was possibly the most incredibly arrogant, mean spirited thing I’ve ever witnessed. If you would all step back, quit this CRISIS mode you have adopted to push through yet more taxes, spending and nonsense, and DO YOUR JOBS…Oh, I don’t know, like READ THE BILLS BEFORE you, perhaps WE THE PEOPLE would take you more seriously. What a circus Washington, D.C. has become.

You may all want to reconsider your actions, as you move along in your discussions of this and other bills…because what you need to understand, is that WE THE PEOPLE are watching you closely, and at this point, our votes may be all we have, but we can certainly use them in 2010 to clean up what many, if not most Americans see as lack-luster representation by each of you.

Sincerely yours,

Jackie

Tell Congress You Oppose the $3,100 Per Family Cap-and-Trade Tax!

At a time when Americans are losing their homes and losing their jobs, having a hard time making ends meet Congress wants to burden us with new taxes by introducing a bill titled The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R. 2454 (ACES) or more commonly called “Cap-and-Trade”. This bill will increase taxes on every American.. Every time you flip a switch you will be taxed. Every time you use energy you will be taxed. Adding insult to injury, Americans will lose jobs to foreign companies. According to the experts at the Heritage Foundation, studies show that for every “clean job” created Americans will lose 2.2 jobs. Cap-and-Trade should be more aptly named Cost-and-Tax!

Cap-and-Trade would be more aptly named "Cost-and-Tax" because that is exactly what it will do to all Americans. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R. 2454 (ACES) is designed to do a number of things, but nothing for the environment. No one who is pushing the ACES Act knows or can answer the true cost of Cap-and-Trade or any real benefits to our environment.

Cap-and-trade is a tax designed to make carbon based fuels like OIL, COAL and NATURAL GAS more expensive by limiting the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) that can be released into the atmosphere. Although the tax will be placed on businesses, they will pass the cost on to consumers. They must do this to stay in business.

Many Americans are not even aware of H.R. 2454 and do not understand the devastating impact this bill will have on the economy.

1— It is estimated that the cost of H.R. 2454 will cause an increase of $3,100 per American household. Every time YOU turn on a light, your stove, adjust your Thermostat, take a shower, fill your gas tank or start your car, you will pay considerably more for that privilege.

2—The Cap-and-Trade program has been attempted in Spain and was abandoned due to severe failure. It doesn't work and hasn't resulted in reduced CO2 emissions in Europe. Why pay for a program that has been proven as a failure? Why waste your tax dollars?

3—The Cap-and-Trade program will force as much as 1.5 million American jobs overseas. It will kill 2.2 jobs for every “clean job” it creates. To add insult to injury, your tax dollars will travel overseas, filling the pockets of foreign corporations.

Ask yourself, how does The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R. 2454 help me? Help America? Answer, it does not help at all.

Your only hope to help yourself and your fellow Americans-- your friends and neighbors, is for you to call you Congressional Representative and say NO to H.R. 2454. Don't let Congress give you excuses as to why they are in favor of Cap-and-Trade. Say No to Cap-and-Trade. Tell your Representative: “If you vote for H.R. 2454 I will not vote for you and will work to defeat you in the next election.”

Keep the Money in Your Pocket, Keep the Jobs in The United States.

The American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009

First of all, when I called Kingston's office earlier today - they told me that the Congressman was "swaying" toward voting No on this bill. Since then, the answer has changed according to many reports I have received today. I have had several people e-mail me that after calling, the staffer has said that Kingston will be voting No. That change was made a mere few hours after I had checked in on him. (That's the last time I assume he will automatically vote against these crazy taxes.) So, Good job, everyone!

It seems that due to the pressures on Congress regarding this bill, they have decided to push it back into the smaller committees rather than risk a full House vote at this time. They probably think that we'll quit paying attention after a while - let's prove to them that the days of us not paying attention are over. The sooner we can kill this bill the better.

The following is an e-mail update that I have received from http://teapartypatriots.org.


The Cap & Trade (ACES) Act has been referred to eight committees;these are the targets we need to focus on right now. Basically, wefeel that Waxman doesn’t have enough votes to pass HR 2454 on thefloor so it has been moved into these committees.

Why is this bill being put back into committees?

Could it be there are sweetheart deals being cooked up to get thispassed?

Tell the committees NO government limits on our rights to consume!

NO to HR 2454 (ACES)!

Committee on Energy and Commerce, (202) 225-2927
http://energycommerce.house.gov/
Committees on Foreign Affairs, (202) 225-5021
http://foreignaffairs.house.gov/
Financial Services, (202) 225-4247
http://www.house.gov/financialservices/
Education and Labor, (202) 225-3725
http://edlabor.house.gov/
Science and Technology, (202) 225-6375
http://science.house.gov/
Transportation and Infrastructure, (202) 225-4472
http://transportation.house.gov/
Natural Resources, Agriculture, (202) 225-6065
http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/
Ways and Means, (202) 225-3625
http://waysandmeans.house.gov/


May 21st Mark Up on HR 2454
http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=art...

It looks like our main speaker will be Barry Farber, but we are still trying to raise the money to cover his (and his wife's) airfare from NY. This is the only compensation he has requested, and he is willing to fly Coach, so I am thrilled that we are able to have him join us! If anyone is able to help out with a few dollars, please remember that you can make a deposit at any Security Bank branch into the Tea Party account or by using the "Chip in" widget to the right.

Jackie will be joining me as a co-coordinator of our event. She is located in Kingsland, and she is working on publicity as well. You can also e-mail her at dj_hardy@tds.net if you have any questions.

Also, we are still in need of more food vendors. As of now, we have a hot dog cart and a barbeque trailer. I would like to have the Tea Party give out popcorn and cotton candy and request donations at these tables. A few of us were also considering renting a bounce house for the kids. It costs $140, and allows 8 children to bounce at a time. We have also reserved 2 portable event toilets from Jon-Jons. They assure me that these are nice and have not been used on construction sites. The cost is going to be $65 for each.

We have a registrar who has agreed to run the Voter Registration Table.

The following is a list of the volunteer positions we need for the Tea Party. If you are interested in helping out in any of these areas, please e-mail me at ssiteaparty@gmail.com.

People to help with the children's games
People to help with facepainting
Attendants for the Bounce House (maybe)
Working the Popcorn Machine
Working the Cotton Candy Machine
Parking Lot help - to help people find parking spaces
Setting up the tables, machines, etc.. (we need to start about 9:30 - 10:00 probably)
Breaking down at the end of the day
Clean up of any papers, trash, etc...
Performers
People to write "Letters to the Editor" of the Bwk News and Georgia Times Union
Make signs for the roadside to help advertise the event
Bake Sale? (maybe)
People to man the information tables

Park is Rented

I have paid the money for the park, and our permit has been approved - so all systems are a go! We are currently looking for musicians and performers for our Program, and we would also like to add more food vendors to the festivities. If you, or anyone you know, would like to participate, please e-mail me at ssiteaparty@gmail.com.

Blood is Literally Shooting out of my Eyes!

Take a look at how the new social justice system works with regard to the Chrysler Bankruptcy!