Category: State / Local Issues

Please make time to testify in support of this bill.  The foundation of our republic depends on an honest and fair electoral process with only one eligible person getting one vote.  Whenever and whereever voter fraud occurs, we are all disenfranchised. Senate Committee on Transportation and Elections Public Hearing Notice

The video from Sheriff Richard Mack’s visit to Wisconsin has been posted (or will be posted shortly).  The first three videos are posted below.  To see the remaining two segments, visit our YouTube channel: rockriverpatriots.  Thank you again to Sheriff Mack and all the patriots who brought him to Wisconsin. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syjUt168zSg] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o0YYdszTHE] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ja9zwm_90]

With pressure from all sides and three lawsuits filed against them, the Government Accountability Board agreed the new rules should not be enforced.  Here is the story from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: State agrees to drop new campaign ad rules There is a tremendous lesson here.  While we won this battle, the war is never over.  Considering how blatantly unconstitutional the new rules were, it is noteworthy that they were constructed by a group of retired judges.  When judges make rules like these, is it any wonder we have a constitutional crisis on our hands?  We can never let our guard down, and must continue to educate everyone we come in contact with regarding issues like this.  Since they had the audacity to even bring this up, rest assured we will see this again sometime in the future. Here is a message from State Senator Glenn Grothman thanking the TEA Party Groups, Wisconsin Right To Life, and others for defending the First Amendment : GAB Drops Gag Rule 1.28 8-10-10

A Constitutional Sheriff This is an important lesson for us all.  The Sheriff is the last line of defense against an out-of-control government that is violating the Constitution.  It is essential that at election time “We The People” in each county elect a sheriff who will follow the Constitution and a board of county supervisors who will stand behind the sheriff as well.

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If you haven’t signed the petition to the MATC District Board regarding their recent Arizona Boycott Resolution, go to www.weresorryarizona.com. Grothman Thanks Ozaukee County Board for Their Resolution Apologizing to the People of Arizona for the Actions of MATC Today Senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) announced that 23 legislators signed a joint letter asking the Milwaukee Area Technical College Board to rescind their decision to boycott Arizona. “I was pleasantly surprised that in the middle of an election season when most legislators are not in Madison, so many of my colleagues took the time to make it clear that they want the MATC Board to remove the black eye they have given to the State of Wisconsin,” said Grothman. “The idea that MATC would rather purchase products made in China, Mexico, or other foreign countries than products made by fellow Americans is shocking beyond belief.” Grothman also took time to thank the Ozaukee County Board for their overwhelming vote in sending the message to the people of Arizona that the unelected members of the MATC Board do not represent the opinions of their county. “Representing Ozaukee County, I can assure the people of Arizona that their residents wish nothing but…

These are two short articles worth viewing that give an assessment of both the Republicans and Democrats. Five Truths that Republicans Hate Five Truths that Liberals Hate

Here is a new article by Lisa Kaiser from the Sheperd Express on TEA Party movement in Wisconsin. Will Wisconsin Join the Tea Party One issue that many of the analysts seem to miss is that more people have a favorable opinion of the TEA Party / Patriot Movement than either political party.  I believe this is because each of the TEA Party / Patriot Groups take an unwavering stand for their beliefs and are not afraid to defend them.  People are tired of the same old wishy-washy politicians who take a soft position on an issue so they can essentially flip-flop without getting labeled a “flip-flopper” or politicians who say anything to get elected.  We want principled leaders who take a stand and follow the Constitution.  Being a leader means stepping out in front of the crowd and “blazing the trail” guided by the Constitution and principles, not organizing a focus group to determine what those principles need to be! If we remain steadfast to our principles and educate others along the way, we will have a significant impact on our country.  If we compromise our principles “to get along” or “be liked by the media”, then we will…

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds gay marriage ban Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, civil unions It is good to see that the “will of the people” is not being ignored.