Tea Party Caucus: Mike Pence First Member Michele Bachmann's Tea Party Caucus

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn) announced Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) is the first member of her House Tea Party Caucus, and she assures all concerned the Caucus will not become "an alternative, conservative voice to the the GOP House leadership." See a video below.

The Tea Party Caucus has its first meeting tomorrow, July 21st. Bachmann said she has been handing out invitations to attend, and the feedback has been positive. She credits U.S. Senate candidate, Rand Paul, Republican from Kentucky for the idea.

From The Daily Caller:

The idea is for the caucus to bring in “real people from various walks of life” to speak to its members about issues resonating within the Tea Party movement. “Usually we invite experts in,” Bachmann said of other caucuses in the House. “Well, these are experts in just being regular Americans,” she said.

Bachmann says the Caucus is a "set of ideas" and the goal is for Americans to know they are being listened to, and to promote less spending and lower taxes - Taxed Enough Already (TEA)

Bachmann says the Caucus is bipartisian and has invited Nancy Pelosi to join...bwwwhaaaahaaaahaaaaa!



Michele Bachmann with Bill Hemmer - Tea Party Caucus (video)
Related and Background:
Ten Buck Friday Blogs Send their Bucks to Michele Bachmann Week 1
About Michele Bachmann - a profile - She is up for election in 2010
Dylan Ratigan Doesn't Like Michele Bachmann or Her Tea Party Caucus
Glenn Beck's Most Conservative in Congress: Beck Picks Bachmann DeMint
Michele Bachman video: No Illegitimate Health Care: Bachmann No Paying Taxes
Sarah Palin Hosts Fundraiser for Michele Bachmann
Michele Bachmann on Mark Levin Video

Gigi Gaston Texas Voter Fraud Nov. 2008, Indiana, Michigan...Hillary Voters Not Allowed to Vote

These four videos from Gigi Gaston - We Will Not Be Silenced - may be the most important you view before the November 2010 election, and especially if you are a liberty-loving Democrat in a caucus precinct. Gaston, a life-long Democrat was challenged by a friend to come to Texas and look into voter fraud by Obama operatives, with the help of the Democrat party, during the November 2008 presidential elections. Gaston thought she could document that the claims were untrue, instead she found they were true around the country.

Hillary Clinton - Barack Obama

The first video is about names illegally taken for the caucus votes.

The second video shows the process of caucusing, which requires you vote before attending a caucus. Many, many Obama voters either had not voted that day, had not signed up to vote, but still were counted in the vote. Illegal delegates began at the precinct level, then moved to the Senate district level, and on to the State level. Bottom line, many Obama delegates were illegal.

Dr. Hayes estimates ten percent of Obama caucuses were not legal in three Senate Districts around Houston. This alone accounts for most of the disparity between the primary and the caucuses.

Also, rampant voter fraud in Indiana. Gary, Indiana school children were sent to the polls in Crown Point with instructions to vote for Obama? I don't how that worked - how old were these kids? School children were bussed on a school day, told who to vote for, had their lunch bought for them, and gave them the remainder of the school day off.

A report possibly from Michigan: of the 2118 delegates, 670 delegates come from caucuses. A quote from one women in the video: Why do you think Obama wanted a caucus in Michigan? Because you can cheat at causes.

The third is of an eye-witness to older women who were Hillary supporters being turned away from the polls.  The fourth provides more proof of cover-ups. The Lonely Conservative has more on Minnesota and the Norm Coleman, Al Franken and voting felons.







One Person, One Caucus Vote Not the Case Across the Country (video) Texas Districts 6, 11, 13 and 17th - Rampant Fraud, Fraudulent Delegates (video) Older Woman and Others Not Allowed to Vote for Hillary (video)

In an effort to keep my blog page loading efficiently, please view Video 4 here.

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David Stone is Hutaree Leader: David Stone Seditious Conspiracy

David Stone, the alleged leader of Hutaree has escaped the FBI and is said to be on the run. He and his family, as well as others have been charged with Seditious Conspiracy. Correction: David Brian Stone is in custody. Joshua Stone is currently a fugitive. Update: 3-31-10 below.

Top Row Left: David Brian Stone 44, David Brian Stone Jr. 19, Jacob Ward 33, Tina Mae Stone 44

Bottom Row Left: Michael David Meeds 40, Kristopher T. Sickles 27, Joshua John Clough 28, Thomas William Piatek 46

The most striking thing I am noticing this morning is that the "Islam" angle has completely evaporated. I'll have continuous updates here. Also odd, Hutaree is apparently believed to plotted to kill police, then attend the funeral and kill the mourners. Yesterday, reports were that one of the members was arrested at a funeral for another Hutaree member who died of natural causes. Coincidence?

From the indictment: The charge against those arrested is:

 "Seditious Conspiracy and Related Charges: "...indicted by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges of seditious conspiracy, attempted use of weapons of mass destruction, teaching the use of explosive materials and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence...

Those charged:

David Brian Stone, 45, his wife, Tina Stone, 44, his son Joshua Matthew Stone, 21, of Clayton, Michigan, and his other son, David Brian Stone, Jr., 19 of Adrian, Michigan, Joshua Clough, 28 of Blissfiled, Michigan, Michael Meeks, 40 of Manchester, Michigan, Thomas Piatek, 46 of Whiting, Indiana, Kristopher Sickles, 27, of Sandusky, Ohio and Jacob Ward, 33, of Huron, Ohio...

All of the above are said be a part of Hutaree.

"...the Hutaree, conspired to oppose by force the authority of the U.S. government. According to the indictment, Hutaree members view local, state, and federal law enforcement as the "brotherhood," their enemy, and have been preparing to engage them in armed conflict."

...Because the Hutaree had planned a covert reconnaissance operation for April which had the potential of placing an unsuspecting member of the public at risk, the safety of the public and of the law enforcement community demanded intervention at this time." 

Continuing updates.

Update 3-31-10:
A report out today says that an undercover FBI agent was involved in the arrests.
David Brian Stone used several aliases or nicknames: "R.D.," "Joe Stonewall," and "Captain Hutaree,"

Related and Background:
DOJ Finds Weapons of Mass Destruction: Hutaree Weapons of Mass Destruction

My original reporting: Christians Make Janet Napolitano's Day: Hutaree Christian Militia Raided: CAIR Involved

Hutaree Christian Militia Raided: Hutaree CAIR Involved: Hutaree Message Board Intrigue: Christians Make Janet Napolitano's Day

Sealed warrants. Raids. Searches. A small army of helicopters swarming. Neighbors shocked to find that it is Janet Napolitano's lucky day because those right-wing Christians are misbehaving, just as she said they would. Allegedly, the arrests are of members of a group known as Hutaree, are a part of something known as the Colonial Christian Republic, and are described as a Christian militia. But there is far more to this story. The Council on Islamic Relations (CAIR) has made a statement, and a woman "on the run" has left a message of intrigue - complete with the FBI hijacking the website of another militia. See Update 3-29-10 below.

Hutaree - Christian Soldiers

While warrants are sealed and the names of the arrested are unknown, someone knows something because "a network journalist" called CAIR executive director, Dawud Walid -- while he attended a banquet and the "network journalist" knew enough to make the Muslims in the banquet hall "gasp" when Walid  told the crowd of "alleged threat against Muslims." I'll make a prediction that someone from a Michigan mosque went to the FBI. Am I jaded? Probably. Maybe not.

But remember, you and I know next to nothing - but the "network" journalist knows enough to call CAIR.

The raids by the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force and Homeland Security, were a part of an investigation in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, with arrests made in Adrian, Michigan, and others in Ohio and Illinois.

Detroit News says the group describes themselves as "Christian soldiers preparing for the arrival and battle with the anti-Christ." And the story is, Hutaree (meaning Christian soldier) made a threat, or threats against some Islamic organization.

Reports make it obvious that authorities prepared to battle these "Christian soldiers."

WXYZ-TV reports that helicopters were spotted in the sky for much of Saturday night, and agents set up checkpoints through the area. Witnesses told the station that it was like a small army had descended on the area. 

There are official Michigan militias: Michiganmilitia.com and The Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia. Neither of these groups were a part of the raid. A spokesman for Michiganmilitia.com, Mike Lackomar, said he was told by "other militia members" that the:

 "FBI targeted the Hutaree after it's members made threats of violence against Islamic organizations.

One of the Hutaree members called a Michigan militia leader for assistance Saturday after federal agents had already began their raid, Lackomar said, but the militia member -- who is of Islamic decent and had heard about the threats -- declined to offer help. That Michigan militia leader is now working with federal officials to provide information on the Hutaree member for the investigation, Lackomar said Sunday.

"They are more of a survivalist group and in an emergency they withdraw and stand their ground. They are actively training to be alongside Jesus," he said.

The Michigan Messenger is reporting a Hutaree member (Anna) whose home was raided by the FBI is on the run with her child. She allegedly placed a message on a message board:

The Federal Authorities have raided not only our group but also the Michigan Militia. They had hijacked their website and placed word there that they were not raided.

We need some help please. This has to stop. I am enroute south with my children using the wifi's as I can.

They were catching others as they came to their rallying points, they broke into homes and took children and used the tasers on wives, my son who is 12 and I got out by crawling through the creeks behind our house.

My husband and others are taken, please call the press and tell them, if any in the Michigan Militia is still free please rally with them. Please help.

Well, yeah, I bet there is a lot of enthusiasm for "rallying" with a Michigan militia group.

The Hutatree website shows the photo above, and a video on the homepage shows members running through the woods, shooting from behind a dilapidated auto...etc. On their 'About Us' page, it begins with this statement:

As Christians we all are a part of the Souls of the Body of Christ, the one true church of Christ. Not any specific man made building or any man controlled organization. This is the belief of the Hutaree soldier, as should the belief of all followers in Christ be.

The website has a little bit of rock and roll on a webpage identified as Poker Face's Patriot Rock, and if you watch the video, the song begins with "I'm not a Democrat or Republican."  Under a sources link, as few interesting ones are WorldNetDaily, Financial Times, Asia Time, Jack Van Impe Ministries, The European Union Army, and others. A page titled Misc. Links shows The Patriot Broadcasting Network (Liberty Tree Radio), and militias in Michigan, Ohio and Idaho. There is an open forum link. The website has John 15:13 displayed at the top: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Update 3-29-10:
David Stone is the Hutaree Leader Charged with Seditious Conspiracy

Related and Background:
DOJ Finds Weapons of Mass Destruction: Hutaree WMD

David Stone is Hutaree Leader: David Stone Seditious Conspiracy

My original reporting: Christians Make Janet Napolitano's Day: Hutaree Christian Militia Raided: CAIR Involved

Evan Bayh Retires: Democrat Senator Evan Bayh Retires Indiana Seat

Senator Evan Bayh has announced he will retire from the U.S. Senate - just in from FOXNews. At the same time, an article on Politico dated February 11th, that Bayh leads his Republican opponent  by 20 points. More as details emerge.

 

Senator Evan Bayh

Senator Bayh was elected to the Senate in 1998. Here is a short statement from Bayh:

After all these years, my passion for service to my fellow citizens is undiminished, but my desire to do so by serving in Congress has waned," Bayh will say.

A 2:00 PM EST press conference is schedule for the announcement.

Update 2-15-10:

Just noticed on Twitter that Filing Day in Indiana is this Friday. Not much time for a new Dem candidate to gear up.

Mike Pence Urges Incremental Health Care

In the video below, Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) says Democrats are still intent on passing government health care. He calls on the leadership to work with Republicans, and introduce health care reform incrementally.

Rep. Mike Pence Calls for Incremental Health Care (video)

Mike Pence MSNBC Video: Republican Health Care Bill - Mike Pence Video

Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) makes the points, aaaaaggggggain, how health care reform can happen without giving the government dictatorial control of our health.

As I watch this video, MSNBC occasionally flips a tag line: "Dems call GOP Bill too little too late." Republican bills have been around from the beginning of the process - meaning the beginning of the Time of Obama. Democrats have refused to even consider them.

House Republican alternative health care bill (summary HERE). Excerpts of the transcript below video.

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To Fairness Doctrine Naysayers: Support from RINOs

Graphic courtesy of CityPages
 

We now have the first Republican, Senator Richard Lugar, showing support for a Fairness Doctrine. Will Senators Olympia Snow, Chuck Hagel, and Susan Collins follow suit, and abandon any semblance of Conservatism? If ever there was an issue to be defended by Congress, Republican or Democrat, free speech is it. We have one thing to remember and to fight for: a Fairness Doctrine is diametrically opposed to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It's that simple:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment (enactment, endowment, formation, setting-up) of religion, or prohibiting (forbidding, preventing, suppressing) the the free exercise (pursuit) thereof; or abridging (abbreviating, compressing, curtailing, decreasing, lessening, omitting) the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition (ask, call upon, request, seek, urge) the government for a redress (adjustment, amendment, rectification, reformation) of grievances (damages, injustices)

Senator Dennis Kucinich is on record saying that a Fairness Doctrine will aid in:

...achieving a free exchange and a multiplicity of ideas," and finally, with a new law, we will be able to determine "if there is a balanced and fair representation"

The First Amendment does not guarantee "balanced and fair representation." "Fair and balanced" has nothing to do with the First Amendment. If Congress actually respects the First Amendment and makes "no law," but relies on the Federal Communications Commission to, again, institute a Fairness Doctrine - which would also abridge the First Amendment - is not law, but is a "regulation," what can we do about it? Take the FCC to court? For my activist readers, let's attempt to find out where Snowe, Collins and Hagel stand on this issue.

If you are a constituent of one of the three and get a statement, please leave it here in comments or blog about it and send a link.

Email Senator Lugar: (R-IN) Phone: 202-224-4814, Fax: 202-228-0360 (R-ME) Phone: 202-224-2523, Fax: 202-224--2693

Email Senator Snowe (R-ME) Phone: 202-224-5344 and 800-432-1599, Fax: 202-224-1946

Email Senator Hagel (R-NE) 202-224-4224, Fax: 202-224-5213

Visit VoteSmart for all the pertinent information and background about you Congressman Please read the following excellent report from Martin at Blogbat who was sitting at the table with Senator Richard Lugar:

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Senator Lugar Hints at Support for "Fairness Doctrine" by Martin at Blogbat.com Last week I [and] other World Affairs Council members had the chance to meet with Indiana Senator Richard Lugar at the Capitol.

During our visit with the Indiana Republican on 7 November, he seemed to offer his support for a revived “Fairness Doctrine” tailored to target only one viewpoint – that of the comparatively modest talk radio industry. On the topic of such legislation, Lugar seemed sympathetic to the significant hostility among the left towards what he called “irresponsible” “right wing” radio, using catch-phrases right out of the Idiots Guide to Liberalism, intimating that talk radio was somehow a rogue entity that merely stirred up the common people to the consternation of all-knowing legislators. (Never mind the rogue entity on Capitol Hill that is attempting to usurp the Constitution.) Senator Lugar first greeted each of us and was extremely friendly and cordial, before taking his usual seat (now that the Democrats are in power) in the Senate Foreign Relations committee room, as we each grabbed a chair – I wound up with the honor of holding down the chair of genuine conservative Louisiana Senator David Vitter.

Senator Lugar then gave us a quick run-down of things like the international financial crisis, his own biography, and the in-coming administration before taking questions. During much of this, much that was said was nothing notable or new. The senator is indeed truly likable man and I must say I can see why, politics aside, he has been as successful in the Senate as he has been. However, unfortunately, beyond personality and congeniality, the Senator and millions of Americans part ways – and do so on numerous issues.

However, Lugar, who voted in favor of an amendment in the 2007 Defense Authorization bill sponsored by Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman that would have killed such a censorship doctrine’s revival, is also known, as a Rockefeller Republican for among other things most recently ganging up with Ted Kennedy against the American people during the Amnesty war of 2006. Now that it seems safe for him to do so, he appears to be reversing his position on the so-called “Fairness Doctrine” as well. Lugar’s language was strong and even harsh as he laid out the argument in favor of conservative radio censorship, as if he were a schoolmaster educating his children about the danger of alligators and why we need to trap them. As he sat in his seat sipping water from a glass with an emblem that read, “United States Senate”, Senator Lugar seemed to offer what was hardly a fair and balanced assessment of the state of media bias of his own. Instead, he seemed to ape the utterly false meme that talk radio was some giant politically unified monster for which there was no real counterweight. Read more from Martin at Blogbat.us

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Related:
The Fairness Doctrine: What You May Not Know

Background: What the FCC and the Media Has in Mind for You and TheFairness Doctrine: A Chilling Effect, and then a brush-up on the The Fairness Doctrine, The First Amendment and all that.