The Contract From America is an American agenda: Your priorities for 2010 and beyond.
The contract is a grassroots initiative for the people by the people set to define the 2010 elections.
The Contract From America is a collection of 22 policy proposals developed and chosen by the American people. The Contract provides a vehicle for every American that believes in free markets, limited government, and individual liberty to get their voice heard. Voting is now open to every American, so that you can decide upon a final 10-point Contract to be unveiled on April 15, 2010 – the next round of nationwide Tea Parties. Go here to learn more, pick your top ten, and cast your vote.
Last week it was uncovered by Andrew Breitbart of BigGovernment.com that James Carville and the Democrat attack dogs are so afraid of the Tea Party that they are coming after its leaders. That means You!
So what to do? How about giving them the entire leadership team? The Tea Party Patriots have created a website to do just that.
“I Am The Tea Party Leader” allows you to upload a video of yourself letting the world know that you are a Tea Party leader. It’s clever and fun. Go here and take it for a test drive.
Remember to put April 15th on your calendar for the Tax Day Tea Party II. This is going to be a huge rally, we’re expecting over 5,000 patriots—double the amount of last year—to come out and show support for the Silicon Valley Tea Party mission of Limited Government, Fiscal Responsibility, and the Free Market Principles our country was founded on. We must put our country back on track and hold our politicians feet to the fire. The expected turnout nationally is in the millions, possibly as high as 10 million. Over 2 million patriots are expected to show up at the D.C. capital alone, this will be the largest tea party ever. If you want to go to the D.C. rally visit taxdayteaparty.com.
As we put together the details of the event, check our website and Facebook group for updates regularly. Just so you know, we are planning to have an evening event with speakers, music and lots of rowdy protesters.
Thank you for promoting the causes of fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government, and free markets with us!
—Deanna Doyon
Coordinator
Silicon Valley Tea Party
*Please ignore polling results regarding the birth certificate as this is not part of our mission, but was unfortunately included within the field poll results.
Here’s your chance to help stop the Unions and their political machine by taking part in the “Citizens Power Initiative” Campaign!
The California statewide Tea Party Patriots have petitioned an initiative titled “Citizens Power Initiative” to amend the California constitution. This initiative will make it illegal to use public employee wage deductions to fund political activities.
When this initiative passes:
Public Employee Unions will not be allowed to use any portion of workers’ paychecks (funds that are collected by the government) for political activities. This would remove hundreds of millions of dollars from the corrupt Political Machine that dominates California politics and level the playing field for all groups and citizens.
Public employees would regain the right to make their own decisions about their political donations, not have the Union Bosses play politics for them.
Public Employee Unions and their politician cronies will have to ASK for voluntary political contributions just like everyone else!
We the people of California need to take back the political machine from the Unions and put it back in the hands of the citizens. The Unions control California’s politics thru political contributions taken right out of worker’s wages. The workers don’t even get a say in how the money is spent. That money goes right into contributions to political campaigns –- meaning big payback after the elections. Take a look at your congressional representative, chances are that the top three campaign contributors are Unions. The Unions control the California legislature and are driving our state into bankruptcy.
The Silicon Valley Tea Party Patriots are dedicated to be a part of the signature drive. We need leaders to commit to getting signatures for Santa Clara County. This is your chance to make history. And the Silicon Valley Tea Party Patriots movement is going to be instrumental in making this happen.
Many of you have been asking what you can do to help — this is your chance to make a direct impact. In order for the initiative to appear on the November 2010 ballot 1.3 million signatures of California registered voters are need. The deadline for signatures is April 15, 2010. We desperately need volunteers to collect signatures for Silicon Valley — our goal is 200,000 signatures. You can find the petition here and the training video here.
Send an email to svteaparty@gmail.com for info on how to volunteer to be a leader in this campaign.
We need your help to Unplug the Political Machine and put Citizens back in control of California!
On November 8, three groups of tea party organizers began a cross-country tour to raise awareness of the California farmers’ water crisis, which is a classic case of big government disrupting the lives of its citizens. But rather than merely protest proposed legislation, these tea partiers intend to raise money for the victims suffering from overbearing regulation… more
Visit the Events tab for the San Jose Tea Party rally information.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning to ram her healthcare bill through tomorrow, Saturday, November 7th.
We are asking everyone to make urgent phone calls today and tomorrow to the swing votes in the House. Click here to begin calling these key 21 House Members to tell them to VOTE NO on Pelosi-Care.
If you have even 15 minutes today, please also go visit your local Congressional office and tell the staff that your Congressman should VOTE NO on Pelosi-Care tomorrow. You can find a list of congressional offices here.
All of you have given so much of your time, money and energy to defend liberty. You are an inspiration. You are making a difference, and your last minute phone calls and congressional office visits could be the key to victory tomorrow. Thanks again, and let’s fight this bill together for the next couple of days.
Join Us and Make Nationwide House Calls on Thursday, November 5th
Did you know that the House will vote on a health care bill this week? We have an action plan. Big events are happening all week!
On Thursday, November 5th — Representative Michele Bachman (R-MN) will stand on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.– She will be joined by other members of Congress — and many Patriots from across this country. People will be traveling from coast to coast — to stand shoulder to shoulder — with other Patriots in Washington this week.
So let’s join Representative Bachman and other Patriots by making house calls at State Capitols and Congressional district offices across the country.
Go to the Action tab and follow the six step plan.
State of California to Take Additional 10% Tax Out of Paycheck
Paycheck Income Tax Withholding Increases 10% In November and December, due to Budget Deal last May
SACRAMENTO — Just in time for the holidays, the State of California
will once again dip into the wallets of taxpayers in California.
As part of the budget deal negotiated last May, Californians will
see an additional 10% in income tax withheld from their paychecks in
November and December.
“This is a real ‘bah humbug’ to California taxpayers, who are
already overburdened this year,” said Jon Coupal, President of the
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. “This is precisely what we
meant when we said the Legislature was kicking the can down the
road. Now, at the height of the recession and with the highest
unemployment rate in history, the state will gladly pick the pocket
of millions of taxpayers this holiday season.”
The change is due to the legislation (ABX4-17) passed by the
Legislature and signed by the Governor to accelerate tax collection
due to the State budget crisis. The “income shifting and tax
acceleration provisions” require employers to increase by 10% the
amount of income taxes withheld, based upon an employee’s current
withholding designation.
“The Legislature pretends this isn’t a ‘tax increase’ since it
occurs six months later and it comes out of your paycheck in the
dark of night,” said Coupal. “But to the millions who are struggling
to keep their jobs and put food on the table, this smells like a
tax, acts like a tax, and looks like a tax. It’s a tax.”
President Obama is coming to town. He will be in San Francisco Thursday, Oct 15th fundraising for fiscal and socially liberal organizations and their politicians with a reception and dinner at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. The Bay Area is hosting a “Welcome Tea Party”. Details in the Events Tab.
