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Taxes among discussion topics planned for Beaufort TEA Party meeting – Island Packet

Taxes among discussion topics planned for Beaufort TEA Party meeting
Island Packet
Local property tax increase proposals and national voting issues will be discussion topics at an upcoming meeting of the Beaufort TEA Party. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday at Fuji's Restaurant, 97 Sea Island Parkway, Lady's Island, according ...

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Tea Party Activists: Media Attacks on President Trump ‘An All Out Assault on Our Republic’ – Breitbart News

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This is an all out assault on our Republic by the media, Joe Dugan, Founder and Executive Producer of the South Carolina Tea Party Coalition Convention, tells Breitbart News. He added:

What started as pathetic partisan pouting when the totally biased press, pundits and prognosticators failed, so miserably, to forecast the election results and comprehend how absolutely fed up the American voters truly are with corruption in the swamp. Now that they have taken it to an even higher level, affecting foreign opinions and possible dangerous violations of our national security by the media, criminal prosecution may be warranted.

The whole liberal press and insider leaks thing with President Trump is absurd and disgusting. It is so obvious that the D.C. swamp rats are working overtime to tarnish this great man, long-time Montana Tea Party activist Eric Olsen tells Breitbart News.

The constant drumbeat of leaks and innuendo by the press, including the supposed memo from Comey reported on by the New York Times, suggests a far more sinister problem in our government, Mark Skoda, a long-time Tennessee Tea Party activist and Chairman and Founder of the America First Federation tells Breitbart News, adding:

First, had Comey indeed believed Trump was attempting to obstruct justice, he should have reported it and directly taken action through the Justice Department. Secondly, as he had not done so, as indicated by colleagues within the FBI who leaked the memo, Comey himself may have committed a crime. Third, the continued leaks out of the White House by existing and former staff reflect a real problem with the deep state. One that can only be dealt with by Trump terminating every political appointee and taking bold actions around his agenda.

On March 4, Skoda organized a rally in Nashville supporting President Trump, the largest among dozens of Spirit of America rallies held around the country that day.

Tom Zawistowski, Executive Director of Portage County TEA Party in Ohio tells Breitbart News:

The vast majority of working class Americans, on both sides of the political spectrum, thought Comey should have been fired long ago for not treating Hillary Clinton the way the FBI would have treated each of us. Were not stupid. We understand that it is Comey who committed a crime if he did not report immediately if Trump asked him not to investigate Flynn.

We understand that it is the media and the DC Insiders who committed a crime when they disclosed the name of the city where or ISIS informant is located when Trump didnt even have that information, Zawistoski said, adding:

This charade in Washington with demands for investigations, and even special prosecutors, with no evidence, while at the same time ignoring provable federal crimes like unmasking US citizens for political reasons and leaking classified information to the media only proves their lack of credibility. So why pay attention? No one believes a word of what the media says or what any Democrat says. It is simply all made up with one goal and that is to undermine our election process and bring down our federal government. Now that is the crime we would like to see Congress and the FBI investigating.

These same media minions didnt hyperventilate when Obama was caught promising flexibility on a hot mic. They ignored it, one long-time Tea Party activist tells Breitbart News. He went on:

Comey is simply a disgruntled former government employee trying to be a hero for his Democrat buddies, and most likely looking for a book deal. If he was so concerned about alleged POTUS pressure to stop the investigation he should have brought it to Congress after dinner. I guess he never shared this little tidbit with his Deputy, McCabe. He continues to prove to the American people he has no credibility.

Dan Schultz an attorney, Tea Party activist, and long-time Arizona Republican Party precinct committeeman tells Breitbart News:

I try not to waste my time on fake news peddled by fake American fake reporters. Conservative Republicans can better use their time and energy helping President Trump achieve his political goals by filling up, with their warm bodies, the approximately two hundred thousand vacant Republican Party precinct committeeman positions within the Partys governing apparatus.

The Tea Party activists had a great deal more to tell Breitbart News about how the media, the Democratic party, and the Deep State bureaucrats are trying to bring down the duly elected President of the United States through means that are clearly undemocratic.

The shock of President Trumps election victory by everyday Americans so blindsided the press that they threw any loyalty to truth and long lost standards of journalism out the window. They then resorted to publishing any and all uncorroborated allegations that they deemed could cast the President in an unfavorable light, South Carolinas Dugan says, adding:

The lack of respect and even civility, towards the President of the United States might be excused if it were from a sworn enemy bent on the destruction of our nation, but is totally inexcusable, contemptible and unforgivable from a free press that has some obligation to veracity along with that freedom.

Journalism, for the most part has died in this country and I fail to see why, going forward, the President has any obligation to even speak to the propaganda machine that has replaced it. I believe President Trump should speak directly to the American people, on a regular basis and let them choose whether to believe their own ears or the agenda of someone who happens to voice personal opinions of what the President said.

As for myself, I shall turn on the media only to hear our duly elected Commander-In-Chief and then turn it off, to form my own opinions, when he is finished. Those authors who have the character and honesty to report the truth will continue to hold an audience while those who try to sell opinion as fact, will not.

The American press and its Progressive allies, that have participated in this charade of distortion and deception, have lost the trust and credibility of the voting public.

As Founder of Montana Shrugged and Montana President of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, I am worried for America and its Founding Principles given to us in our Constitution. Every day false news reports and leaks hound our duly elected President Trump. These distractions keep him from continuing his work on behalf to the citizens of the United States, Montanas Olsen tells Breitbart News.

This dangerous game by the media needs to end. The people of the United States deserve better, Olsen concludes.

President Trump needs to go to the people through Twitter and rallies as well as prime time addresses and ignore the press. The nation is split and the left has shown its propensity to use lies, violence and anarchy to negate the will of the people through the 2016 election, America First Federations Skoda says.

I believe President Trump recognizes this and he should know we have his back. Comeys firing was long overdue, the Russians didnt hack the election and the main stream media is indeed the enemy of the people, Skoda concludes.

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‘Cincinnati Enquirer’ sues to open secret Tea Party hearing – USA TODAY

USA Today Network Dan Horn, The Cincinnati Enquirer Published 11:07 p.m. ET May 16, 2017 | Updated 11:07 p.m. ET May 16, 2017

A judge has ruled that there was a 'strong showing' the IRS had a bias against Tea Party groups. USA TODAY

Lois Lerner, former Exempt Organizations Director at the IRS(Photo: Enquirer file)

CINCINNATI The Cincinnati Enquirerasked a federal judge Tuesday to open a secret court hearing about Tea Party bias claims against the IRS, arguing the media and the public have a vested interest in the proceedings.

"The First Amendment protects the press's right to gather news," wrote Jack Greiner, The Enquirer'slawyer. "Given the nature of these proceedings, any decision by this court to prevent public access will add to the suspicion and mistrust already raised by the allegations."

Mistrust is at the heart of the Tea Party's case against the IRS, which is accused of singling out conservative-leaning public interest groups for extra attention while reviewing applications for tax-exempt status.

A civil lawsuit brought by several of those Tea Party-affiliated groups is now before Judge Michael Barrett in U.S. District Court in Cincinnati. The judge, however, has kept some court filings secret and has closed a hearing scheduled for Friday.

House blocks Freedom Caucus move to impeach IRS chief before adjourning

Judge to IRS: Strong showing on Tea Party bias claim

He's done so at the urging of Lois Lerner and Holly Paz, IRS officials who oversaw the applications in the IRS' nonprofit division, which is based in Cincinnati.

Lerner and Paz both say their lives are in danger if they testify publicly about the handling of the groups' applications. They say they have been harassed and received death threats when their roles at the IRS first were disclosed several years ago.

The two women recently provided the judge with documentation, which was not made public, containing "graphic, profane and disturbing language" from people they say have threatened them.

Lawyers for the Tea Party groups say the public's right to know outweighs any concerns raised by Lerner and Paz.

The Enquirerasked Barrett, who was appointed by President George W. Bush, for permission to intervene in the case to argue for an open hearing.

"Allowing (Lerner and Paz) to keep these judicial records secret would not only deprive The Enquirerof its ability to report on the conduct of the litigation, but also deny the public its ability to assess for itself the merits of judicial decisions," Greiner wrote.

The lawsuit against the IRS is one of several filed in 2013 after the agency acknowledged it had singled out some groups for special attention. A Senate subcommittee reached the same conclusion in 2014, but found no evidence of political bias.

Applications for some liberal-leaning groups also were delayed, but about 80% of groups affected were conservative.

Lerner, the agency's former exempt organization director, resigned over the scandal and Paz was reassigned. Paz has previously said the nonprofit division was overwhelmed by applications from conservative groups and employees struggled with how to respond.

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Young ladies with SWAGG: Third annual ‘The Beauty in Me’ tea party scheduled for Saturday – Waxahachie Daily Light

By Chelsea Groomer | cgroomer@waxahachietx.com

WAXAHACHIE Community members can dress up and discover inner beauty through a sip of tea and strands of pearls at the third annual The Beauty in Me Tea Party this weekend.

Hosted by SWAGG Programs, a foster care nonprofit, the vintage tea party is meant to mentor young ladies in their personal confidence, while also serving as a gathering to celebrate femininity in style.

The girls get all dressed up and fancy in their gloves, hats, purses, and pearls, and we just have a nice tea party for them, explained Nikeesia Ranson, founder and CEO of SWAGG Programs.

We talk about self-esteem, and its really just to explore the beauty thats inside of them, she described. We identify characteristics about themselves and others that allow them to feel confident and boost their self-esteem to pull out all the good thats inside of them.

Held at the Avenue Church, Ranson invites girls within the community, ages six and up, to attend the classy celebration.

Weve opened it up to others because we talk to our girls about using their social skills and its one activity that gives them the opportunity to do that, Ranson articulated. So any grandparent raising grandchildren, or any relative thats raising younger girls, or any girls that are out there in foster care or a homely situation that needs a boost of confidence - get all dressed up and come on."

With Chick-Fil-A and Subway sponsoring the event, fresh baked cookies and tasty hors doeuvres will be provided, along with guest speakers speaking on grace and self-confidence.

We ask for all the girls to come out and just have a nice fancy time, Ranson encouraged. Were going to talk about the origin of the pearl, and the girls get a strand of pearls. We'll also talk about fashion and how to decorate. We'll give fashion tips, and the girls will get a little goodie bag with a lot of little fun things in them."

From style tips to games, and a variety of teas to sample, the free event is sure to be an enjoyable time together.

We hope that each girl leaves feeling more confident about themselves, and realizing the beauty God has already placed inside of them, and let it shine in our community, homes, and anywhere they go, Ranson finished.

The Beauty in Me Tea Party will be held at the Avenue Church, located at 1761 US Highway 77 in Waxahachie, on Saturday, May 20 from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Attendants must register online at swaggprograms.com/events. For more information email swaggprograms@gmail.com or call (214)-463-3971.

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Chelsea Groomer, @ChelseaGroomer

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Ohio’s Tea Party and Liberals Join Forces to Challenge an Internet Free Speech State Law – WKSU News

A group of conservative and liberal activists are challenging an Ohio law that they say puts unfair restrictions on free speech.

WKSUs Phil de Oliveira reports the group is suing the state over ambiguities in the law.

The Internet and free speech

The plaintiffs are the liberal blog Plunderbund, freelance political reporter John Spinelli, and the Portage County Tea Party.

Theyre taking issue with a clause in H.B. 151 that prohibits anyone from intentionally abusing, threatening or harassing someone else on the Internet.

Tea Party spokesman Tom Zawistowski says the clause is too broad and too vague. He says politicians could easily claim theyre being harassed when groups like the Tea Party criticize them.

If youre in public office, you need to be accountable for your actions, Zawistowski says. We, as citizens, hold you accountable and we must be able to say what we think about your performance.

Zawistowski says the law goes too far in limiting free speech for the sake of safety.

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