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Comment by Paul Lewis on December 7, 2009 at 1:37pm

I am posting this call to action because it appears that our attacks on the US congress are being ignored. Perhaps we have misdirected our efforts by going after congress. The federal government derives its power from the states. Our government works from the bottom up. It is becoming apparent that we need to pressure not the congress but the state legislature and the governors.

We at VOA are suggesting a new attack on the state level where I suspect they will be more likley to listen. Dick Morris has previously released figures on the large state tax increases that will be needed in the states to support healthcare. It would be political poison for state officials. So, they have an added reason to listen to our pressures. They are also closer to home and more likley to feel our pressures.

My suggestion is to use nullification by the states. It is too long to post here, so I have posted it on our web site at www.americanvote.info The article titled "A CALL TO ACTION" is where it is found.

I am asking the tea party group leaders in each state to initiate this within you group and your state. Members can get friends to sign petitions. Even people who are not active in the fight but want to stop this bill can get behind this. If we get even half of the states to nullify, the bill...and others are dead. They cannot support them if the states refuse to comply.

We need activists in every state to push this. Several states are already trying to re-exert state sovereignty. This will show our support for just that. I ask all, individuals and groups alike to join in this effort. Letters, faxes, petititons, every thing we did to congress and more so. We need your help guys.

Comment by Paul Lewis on November 22, 2009 at 11:29am

This is a link to a health care bill handout that can be circulated to spread the word on the details of this bill. It is a good one. Let's turn up the heat! Send it to governors and state legislators. This bill is a killer for many states.

http://www.takebackmedicine.com/health-care-turkey

Comment by Paul Lewis on November 9, 2009 at 4:12pm

James Hyde posted on the wire of the group "The RIGHT Movement":

"Faith brought it to my attention. It comes from the Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee.

It's a press release. Please disseminate this post to as many people as you can. It is critical that people know about this. If you don't have medical insurance, you could wind up in jail for FIVE (5) years:

http://republicans.waysandmeans.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=153583


PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail
JCT Confirms Failure to Comply with Democrats’ Mandate Can Lead to 5 Years in Jail
Friday, November 06, 2009

Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) released a letter from the non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) confirming that the failure to comply with the individual mandate to buy health insurance contained in the Pelosi health care bill (H.R. 3962, as amended) could land people in jail. The JCT letter makes clear that Americans who do not maintain “acceptable health insurance coverage” and who choose not to pay the bill’s new individual mandate tax (generally 2.5% of income), are subject to numerous civil and criminal penalties, including criminal fines of up to $250,000 and imprisonment of up to five years.

In response to the JCT letter, Camp said: “This is the ultimate example of the Democrats’ command-and-control style of governing – buy what we tell you or go to jail. It is outrageous and it should be stopped immediately.”

Key excerpts from the JCT letter appear below:

“H.R. 3962 provides that an individual (or a husband and wife in the case of a joint return) who does not, at any time during the taxable year, maintain acceptable health insurance coverage for himself or herself and each of his or her qualifying children is subject to an additional tax.” [page 1]

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“If the government determines that the taxpayer’s unpaid tax liability results from willful behavior, the following penalties could apply…” [page 2]

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“Criminal penalties

Prosecution is authorized under the Code for a variety of offenses. Depending on the level of the noncompliance, the following penalties could apply to an individual:

• Section 7203 – misdemeanor willful failure to pay is punishable by a fine of up to $25,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year.

• Section 7201 – felony willful evasion is punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years.” [page 3]

When confronted with this same issue during its consideration of a similar individual mandate tax, the Senate Finance Committee worked on a bipartisan basis to include language in its bill that shielded Americans from civil and criminal penalties. The Pelosi bill, however, contains no similar language protecting American citizens from civil and criminal tax penalties that could include a $250,000 fine and five years in jail.

“The Senate Finance Committee had the good sense to eliminate the extreme penalty of incarceration. Speaker Pelosi’s decision to leave in the jail time provision is a threat to every family who cannot afford the $15,000 premium her plan creates. Fortunately, Republicans have an alternative that will lower health insurance costs without raising taxes or cutting Medicare,” said Camp.

According to the Congressional Budget Office the lowest cost family non-group plan under the Speaker’s bill would cost $15,000 in 2016.

Comment by Kelley Pounds on November 9, 2009 at 10:23am

NYT blog post mentions a comment made by Obama about the "tea bag anti-government people" and also mentions Heinrich, who doesn't "want to be on the wrong side of history." http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/07/lawmakers-detail-obamas-pitch/

November 2010 can't get here soon enough. But I am going to send a message of thanks to Harry Teague, even though I still want Pearce to take his seat back.

Comment by J Anderson on November 6, 2009 at 10:52am

I just called Rep Ben Ray Lujan's DC office 202-225-6190. I asked Gulliver the Intern how Lujan was voting, and if he's read the bill. The response: "He's leaning yes, and he's read the whole HR3200, and the changes of HR3962." To which I responded, "Why is he voting to tax hip/knee replacments and to fund abortions?" At this Gulliver burst out laughing.


Yes, he LAUGHED at a constitutent!

Anyway, if any of you all want a good time, call Gulliver and see if you can get him to laugh, then call him out on it. He will not know what to do with you and then he'll hang up.

Any adults in that office Ben Ray?


But in all seriousness, please call Mr Lujan's office today and speak your peace to him. They are going to vote on Sunday.

Comment by Lisa O'Neal on November 4, 2009 at 9:44pm

Hi,

I wanted to draw your attention to this important petition that I recently signed re maintaining us sovereignty and Constitution:

"We Refuse To Surrender Our Sovereignty"
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/SovereigntyBelongsToUs?e

I really think this is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes less than a minute of your time.

Thanks!

Comment by J Anderson on November 3, 2009 at 5:08pm

Hey all...

To those of us who live in NM-3 Ben Ray Lujan's district. It is very important that you call him before this Friday regarding HR3962, the hot mess that is the Pelosi healthcare reform bill.

This bill includes: taxes on hip/knee replacements, pacemakers and other medical devices. Taxes on healthcare services. Taxes and regulates vending machines and guns (I know, I don't understand it either), it also mandates that you purchase health insurance or face fines and IRS harassment. It will surely result in longer wait times to see your doctor, and rationing. Back in this bill is also 'end of life' counseling also known by some as Death Panels.

Lujan was on KRQE this morning going on and on about how republicans only want the status quo and no change...just the typical Dem talking points.

Please call him at 202-228-6190 and ask if he is going to read this bill and why he supports it. We have got to let him know that there are more than just democrat lemmings in NM-3 and that we DO CARE, but not for the current proposals.


Please, please, please, call, and encourage your friends who live up here to call as well. We have to make our voices known.

Comment by Paul Lewis on November 3, 2009 at 2:50pm

First, I would like to thank you for your efforts to address the problems we have with our government. I am thankful for every single person who is paying attention to what is going on. I am sending you this message to ask for your help. I have set up a website for two reasons. First, to educate those who are not aware of some of the issues we are faced with, and second....most importantly..to offer a solution which will allow us to correct ALL the problems we have with government and not just one or two. The web site is www.americanvote.info. I have included an article on health care, one on cap and trade, and the solution is in the Manifesto. The critical news contains recent updates and additional areas of concern. I would suggest the articles be read in that order for continuity. My request is that you read it over and, if you agree with me, that you send the web address to anyone...family, friends, anyone who is a concerned citizen. If you can help get the link out via twitter, facebook, myspace or any other communication site it will help greatly. I am trying to get this to as many people as possible as soon as possible. All of us need to act or I fear it could be too late by the time we wake up enough people to what is going on. I must point out that the cap and trade article appears to be getting skipped by some readers. That is a mistake because it contains a "wealth" of info on what we are up against and who is behind it. To fully understand the importance of the solution outlined in the manifesto you need to read that first. I thank you in advance for your time. My best wishes for you and the future of the country we love. Paul
ps. I have now added three new articles and again they are best read in order, as I write with the presumption you understand what I have explained in previous articles....new: "State of the Union", "Regarding Liberty" and "Their Plan". I also added the mission statement to make it clear what VOA intends. I have been told by those who have read the entire site that I have understated the importance of what is posted. I will let you be the judge of that. It is a rather long read, but it is loaded. I would appreciate you comments. You can sign the guestbook on the site or you can message me here. I listed a new article today. It is titled...JOHN GALT ..it is written to the liberal minded. And..I would welcome your feedback on the site.Best regards, Paul

Comment by Sarah Nance on October 28, 2009 at 9:28pm

We are having a call-a-thon tomorrow- Everything you will need to know is at the top of the bulletin board above- Any and all information you will need is there (Rep and Senator info.)

Comment by Sarah Nance on October 27, 2009 at 12:11pm

Yeah- well our current congress and President hate America, and they don't give a crap about freedom or liberty- I mean how can they if they prescribe to the Alinksy/Marx model of governance?

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