City of Richmond Responds to Our Refund Request
A few weeks ago, I reported on how the Richmond Tea Party invoiced the City of Richmond for a refund of the expenses incurred from our three Tax Day Rallies in Kanawha Plaza, the same place where Occupy Richmond illegally camped for two weeks without paying a single fee to the City. We figured [...]
Time for All Tea Parties to Force Equality Under the Law
For two weeks, the Occupy Richmond group camped out in Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond. They acquired no permits, followed no regulations, paid no fees, and broke the law for their continued presence. In contrast, the Richmond Tea Party held three separate Tax Day Rallies in the same location, for which we acquired every permit, [...]
What is the Cost of Free Speech?
The following post was submitted by Richmond Tea Party board member Corky Mann. —- Let me start with a little about where Tea Parties in general, and Richmond Tea Party specifically, stand in regard to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. For starters, EVERYONE is entitled to free speech. EVERYONE is entitled to peacefully assemble. [...]
Press Release (10/26/2011): Refund for Tax Day Rallies
On Wednesday, 10/26/2011, Richmond Tea Party issued the following press release. It quickly became a national (story. See here, here, and here for starters.) —- The Richmond Tea Party along with the rest of the tea party movement is very much about getting back to the basics of our founding documents, particularly the Declaration of [...]
The Air and Space Museum? Seriously?
I’ve been following the Occupy Whatever protests across the country so far with a mix of amusement, sadness, and annoyance. I don’t dismiss these people as meaningless, because they can–and are starting to–cause a lot of damage; but it’s also hard to take a group seriously who condemns corporate greed while simultaneously posting on Facebook [...]
Some Thoughts on the Jamie Radtke/RedState Issue
As someone who worked closely with Jamie Radtke for over a year, I have to weigh in on this craziness going on between her and RedState.com. I’m not looking for a fight with limited government conservatives, though. I have my hands full battling the Big-Government progressives. My purpose in this post is simply to say [...]
Black Conservative Meet and Greet Cancelled
RTP’s black conservative meet and greet scheduled for this evening at the Walkerton Tavern and Gardens facility has been cancelled due to power outages in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and will reschedule the event as soon as possible.
Educational Event TONIGHT — Tuckahoe Library
I know this is short notice, but if you’re able, please try to attend the following educational event this evening. It’ll be VERY interesting and informative on a critical topic for our nation. —- “EDUCATION” VIRGINIA AT THE CROSSROADS ~ TONIGHT ~ Monday, July 25th 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuckahoe Branch Library 1901 Starling [...]
Senate to Vote on Cut, Cap, and Balance Tomorrow Morning (Friday)
The House did its job in passing Cut, Cap, and Balance. Now it moves to the Senate. Lindsey Graham reported tonight that it will get a vote in the Senate Friday at 10:30am. That gives supporters only a few hours to shut down the phones for Senators Webb (202-224-4024) and Warner (202-224-2023) to urge them to [...]
Keep the Pressure On!
A large group of patriots gathered at Rep. Eric Cantor’s office yesterday to personally deliver the message that we do not support a raise in the debt ceiling, unless AT LEAST the Cut, Cap, and Balance approach is implemented. I was impressed at how many people came out with less than 24-hour notice in the [...]
