Have You Ever Wanted to Be a Part of Getting an Initiative on The California Election Ballot?

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 “Citizens Power Initiative” will make it illegal for union dues to be used to fund any political business or activity. To get involved now go to http://unplugthepoliticalmachine.org/. Take a look at the problem and solution tabs to learn why this initiative is so important to our state’s and our own livelihood. While you’re there don’t forget to join the community at: http://unplugthepoliticalmachine.ning.com/

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!

Kind regards,

Deanna & Team

The Tea Party Patriots Express is Coming to Town

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.

URGENT: Final Battle Against Pelosi-Care in the House Tomorrow!

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.

Let’s Kill this Bill!

12 Hours and 12 Truths

The Republicans are going online for twelve hours to talk about 12 truths on health care.

You can watch here.

Nationwide House Calls to Defeat Pelosi Healthcare Reform on Thursday, November 5th

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.

The Tax Man Cometh–Again

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 “Welcome Party” Thursday, October 15

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.