From The Government Class Book by Andrew Young; 1865.
§5. But in giving the right of suffrage to all free male citizens twenty-one years of age, it is not given to every man, because all men of that age are not citizens. Persons born in foreign countries and residing here are aliens, and are not entitled to the political rights of persons born in this country. They are presumed to have too little knowledge of our government, and to feel too little interest in public affairs, on their first coming hither, to be duly qualified for the exercise of political power. Laws, however, have been enacted for naturalizing aliens after they shall have resided here long enough to become acquainted with and attached to our government. By naturalization they become citizens, entitled to all the privileges of native or natural born citizens,…—Chapter VI., Qualifications of Electors; or, by whom Political Power is exercised in the States of this Union
[Except for being elected to the office of President or Vice-President]
At a time when many Americans can barely afford Burger King and a movie, Obama boasts of spending a billion dollars on his re-election campaign. Questioned at a recent appearance about the spiraling fuel costs, Obama said, “Get used to it” – and with an insouciant grin and chortle, he told another person at the event, who complained about the effect high fuel prices were having on his family, to “get a more fuel-efficient car.” Continue reading “When will Obama crack in public?” »
The former Western Coconino County Tea Party Patriots began meeting again on Monday March 14, led by Joyce Mechtley, to re-organize the group. The group meet informally to discuss various topics.
Joyce announced a general TEA Party meeting of various Arizona groups on Saturday in Prescott.
It was decided to change the name to the Williams Tea Party as that is what the Flagstaff group refers to them as. The group will still serve for members from Ash Fork, Valle and the surrounding area.
It was decided, also, that the meetings would be held the second Monday of each month. If the group grows to the extent of last year, a board will be selected and board meetings will be held from 6 to 7 pm. The general meeting will follow from 7 to 8:30 pm.
The group will also start a web site as soon as possible. The web site will be administered by Glen Davis. The web site address will most likely be williamsteaparty.com. The plan for the web site is to utilize blog software to make it easier for members to contribute to the site.
George Lockhart brought up the Spring Flower Ranch development and wondered if we could obtain the State growth plan. The Spring Flower Ranch was, apparently, a development planned in Parks which, so far, has suffered due to the economy.
John Lee brought up concerns about the Perrin Ranch wind farm project. Concerns are that the wind generators will not produce enough electricity to be profitable enough to sustain. Eventually, tax payers or APS customers will have to pay extra to keep them running as has happened in England.
There was, also, discussion concerning finding suitable candidates to replace Coconino County Supervisors and other officers.
“Voters in Arizona have sided with science and compassion while dealing yet another blow to our nation’s cruel and irrational prohibition on marijuana,” said Rob Kampia, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project.—Rob Kampia
The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.—Ninth Amendment
(CBS/AP) If opponents of medical marijuana thought voters in Arizona would defeat Proposition 203, they must have been smoking something.
On Saturday, Arizonans narrowly approved the measure, which will legalize weed for people with certain diseases.
Proposition 109
To change the Constitution to guarantee hunting and fishing.
Failing FAILED
Proposition 110
Change the Constitution relating to State trust lands.
Passing, but too close to call. FAILING by about 5,000 votes.
Proposition 111
Ken Bennett won’t get to be Lieutenant Governor. He’ll just have to settle for Secretary of State. Pays the same.
Failing FAILED
Proposition 112
To change initiatives so they have to be filed six-months prior to an election vice four-months.
Passing, but too close to call. FAILING by about 2,000 votes.
Proposition 113
Secret ballot for Unions, but not for you, the voter.
Passing PASSED
Proposition 203
Medical use of marijuana.
Failing, but too close to call. FAILING by about 3,000 votes.
Proposition 301
To transfer land conservation funds to the general fund.
Failing. Probably will fail. FAILED
Proposition 302
To terminate Early Childhood Development program.
Failing. Probably will fail. FAILED
PLEASE NOTE: We are continually updating this article as we find news until I get tired enough to go to bed.
Arizona is only barely fortunate that we are saddled with McCain for another six-years over Rodney Glassman. The overwhelming victory appears to be 59% to 35%. Libertarian David Nolan picked up 5%.
It looks like Gosar will take the seat in the House from Kirkpatrick. Currently 52% to 41%.
On the local front it appears that tax-and-spend Brewer wins out over sanctuary Terry in a closer race 56% to 41%. Apparently Barry Hess confused people in the Gubernatorial Debates by referring frequently to some old document.
Nationally, Fox News is reporting that Feingold was ousted and CNN reports Reid is gone, but Californians may still keep Boxer.
The House looks to be overwhelmingly Republican while they seem to be loosing the Senate.
Did you wear your Tea Shirt? I forgot my Don’t Tread on Me Ball cap. Sa la vie.
If there is any indicator in Williams as to the importance of this election, this is it. I had to wait for a voting booth to open up. I all of my voting over the years, I haven’t had to wait for a booth.
Proposition 113 had to be the most hypocritical of all of the initiatives. We were voting on whether or not union ballots should be secret. First off, unions are a communist construct inconsistent with the Constitution. Second, we were voting on whether their ballots should be secret while the ballot we were voting on is not. Coconino County can reconstruct how you voted. So I guess I’ll see you on Obama’s “enemy list” if you did not vote Democrat.
According to our about-as-scientific-as-ASU poll, Rodney Glassman will be our next Senator. I hope that is in error.
…Owens said she remains convinced that the T-shirt at issue does amount to improper electioneering. And Owens pointed out that the injunction she agreed to applies only to next month’s election — and only this particular shirt — with no legal ruling on what happens after that.
PHOENIX — A federal judge has ordered that Coconino County reisdents be allowed to wear tea party T-shirts when they vote next month.
But what happens elsewhere at polling places in Arizona remains in legal limbo. And it still leaves in question whether such attire is proper.
The order by U.S. District Court Judge James Teilborg specifically bars Coconino County Recorder Candace Owens or any of her election workerss from blocking Diane Wickberg from voting while attired in her shirt proclaiming “Flagstaff Tea Party — Reclaiming Our Constitution Now.” Anyone else with the same shirt also cannot be barred from going to vote on Nov. 2.
Diane Cohen, an attorney for the Goldwater Institute which represents Wickberg, said the injunction is a preliminary victory. She said the fact the ruling legally affects only Coconino County does not mean election officials elsewhere are free to impose their own election-day clothing decisions.
by Alice Lara – Oct. 15, 2010
Special for the Republic
1. Affirmative action is unjust no matter what it is called: “quotas,” “diversity goals” or “race preferences.” Programs that treat people differently because of their skin color are discrimination and a violation of citizens’ civil rights, which belong to all people, whatever their race or gender. It is unjust when someone is shut out of a promotion because of a racial quota. Or when a worker’s construction firm loses a government contract because of his boss’ race. It is blatantly unfair when a student’s good grades can’t get her into college because she’s the wrong skin color – that’s just plain discrimination.
Word is reaching us via email that some have not received the ballot pamphlet from the government. This is not surprising. It can be downloaded from the Arizona Secretary of State web site. You can download it from our site here. We recommend that you right click the link and select Save Link As to your computer.
We, also, recommend that your read the wording carefully. Read all comments for and against. Make sure that you take the time to get to the polls. That is how Jan Brewer got the tax increase for Arizona, why businesses can no longer run their own affairs and why you should consider Barry Hess for governor.
The polls are open early in the morning to late in the evening. You can take the time to vote. You may think it does not matter if you vote. But it certainly does not matter if you do not vote. You are allowing others to dictate your life.
The new Democrat ad against Paul Gosar is very interesting in light of statements previously made by Democrats. The charge is that Gosar wants to “change” the Constitution by repealing the 17th amendment.
Change the Constitution? I believe that the 17th amendment “changed” the Constitution. Eliminating the 17th amendment would “restore” the Constitution. A Constitution which worked fine until April 8, 1913 when this amendment was adopted during the Wilson administration. Democrat Wilson is also the one who “changed” the Constitution by instituting the Federal Reserve system. The Federal Reserve system is a private cabal of bankers who now do the job of Congress under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 2 & 5 of the Constitution with NO OVERSIGHT by your elected representatives. Continue reading “And Democrats care.” »
The Western Coconino Tea Party Patriots meeting has been rescheduled! This is a great opportunity to learn about the ballot propositions we’ll be voting on. Please attend!
The Western Coconino Tea Party Patriots will meet at the American Legion (Cardova Post #13).
425 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ TODAY Thursday, October 7, 6:30-8:30 PM
For the first time in its three-year history, the First Things First organization is running TV ads promoting what it does.
But the executive director of the state agency said the decision to spend more than $600,000 in tax dollars for the commercials has nothing to do with the fact that voters will decide in November whether to keep the program alive. Rhiann Allvin said state law makes “public information about the importance of early childhood development and health” one of the goals for the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board, the formal name for the state agency.
And the timing? Allvin said it is unrelated to the fact that lawmakers voted earlier this year to put the existence of First Things Vote on the ballot.
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT. IT WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK.
The next meeting of the Western Coconino Tea Party will be Friday, October 1 at the American Legion Hall on Grant Street from 6:30 to 9 pm. Topic of discussion will be the ten propositions we will be voting on November 2nd. If you can provide a food item or beverage, it would be appreciated.
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