Category: Activism

Restore American Dream Rally

Restore American Dream Rally
The Restore the American Dream Rally will be a tribute to former U.S. Senate candidate Tom Smith.

This event has been postponed according to Leo Knepper

A “Restore the American Dream Rally” will be held Oct. 2 at the California University Convocation Center in Washington County, Pa., reports Leo Knepper of Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania (CAP).

CAP will be among the participants and will be introducing The Thomas J. Smith Recruitment Initiative in honor of the 2012 U.S. Senate candidate whose primary victory shook the state Republican establishment.

The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event begins at 5:30.

Entertainment will be provided by country singer Aaron Tippin. The keynote speaker will be Senator Scott Wagner.

Restore American Dream Rally

Stop Iran Rally Postponed

Stop Iran Rally PostponedWith yesterday’s (Sept. 10) blocking of a  disapproval resolution by Senate Democrats, the Delaware Valley Stop Iran Coalition has postponed its rally scheduled for Sept. 13 on Independence Mall, Philadelphia.

“We condemn, in the harshest manner, the votes of 42 Senators who successfully filibustered the resolution of disapproval of the horrific Iran deal,” said even organizer Don Adams.  “Due to the overwhelming public opposition to this deal, as indicated by recent polling, the Senate should have allowed this resolution to reach the President’s desk.”

Adams said, however, the group was not quitting.

“Please continue to be vigilant in this extremely urgent matter.  In the words of John Paul Jones, We have only just begun to fight.  For the peace, strength, and security of America and our allies, we must stop Iranian aggression–there is no other option.”

Stop Iran Rally Postponed

Tea Party Pro Labor

A claim  shouted by those whose luxurious lifestyles are based on government — either directly or via special privileges such as mandated dues –  is that  Tea Party types are anti-labor and anti-union. Tea Party Pro Labor

They are not. They are anti-hypocrisy and anti-corruption. Most believe that collective bargaining is a very good thing in many circumstances and that labor laws have made our lives generally better.

When they hear but silence, however, from organized labor when American workers are made to train their foreign replacements;  when they see the hipster doofus with the Foxconn-made iPhone demanding the hard-working pizza shop owner  pay his staff wages he can’t afford; and when they are confronted by those with $477,591 pensions demanding that working families cough up another 1K to keep their pensions funded, they fully understand what the union leaders and their progressive allies are about, and fully understand that they must be fought.

Anyway, here is the latest illustration of the character of those imposing “the progressive” agenda upon us. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is among the big-government special interest groups fighting the mild state pension reforms being pushed by Republicans in Harrisburg. The reforms would  stop existing employees from spiking their their average salaries and put new state workers and public school teachers in a 401K type program.

What kind of pension plan does the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers offer its employees? That’s exactly right LOL. Can you spell “hypocrisy”? I knew you could.

That those proclaiming themselves “progressives” are thoughtless people who don’t care a whit about anyone but themselves is something to take to the bank.

Tea Party Pro Labor

 

 

Casey, Coons Iran Vote Scorned

The tri-state Independence Hall Foundation  voiced utter disdain, Sept. 1, for the announced decisions of Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) to back the Iran deal.  Casey, Coons Iran Vote Scorned

“This is a major miscalculation on the part of both politicians,” said Foundation spokesperson Teri Adams.

“Most importantly, passage of this treaty will lead to a more unstable world–starting with an increase in Middle East violence and ending with Iran as an irrational and unpredictable
nuclear power.

“Secondly, one or both of these men can and will be defeated if they stand for re-election in 2018.  That is not a threat, it’s an observation.

“With upwards of two-thirds of Americans opposing all or parts of this deal in recent surveys, Senators Casey and Coons are alienating big voting blocks in their respective states,” said Ms. Adams.

The following is a copy of a letter the Foundation sent to Senators Casey, Coons, and Corey Booker (D-NJ):

August 28, 2015

Dear Senator (Casey, Coon, Booker),

The Independence Hall Foundation, a non-partisan, non-profit civic organization with over 10,000 adherents in the tri-state region (DE, NJ, PA), is writing to inform you of our overwhelming opposition to the Iran Deal negotiated by the Obama Administration.

While our objections are long, for the sake of brevity, we are going to list our five main reasons for opposing this agreement:

1.  The Iranian government currently holds four American hostages: Washington Post
journalist Jason Rezaian; former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati; pastor Saeed Abedini; and former FBI agent Robert Levinson.

Their release should have been a prerequisite for any negotiations.

2.  The Iranian government sanctions anti-American protests in which its supporters chant “Death to America” — clearly demonstrating that the current regime is our enemy.  Iran, until this year, has been listed as a top exporter of worldwide terrorism.  What has changed?

3.  Lifting sanctions will give the Iranian dictatorship access to upward of $150 billion — enabling them to increase their funding of terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah which operate throughout the Middle East.  The agreement also allows unfettered activity at its Arak nuclear facility.

4.  The agreement is much too lax regarding the inspection of known nuclear facilities and does not adequately address the problem of hidden sites.

5.  Most importantly, we believe this deal could actually hasten Iran’s development of a nuclear bomb by allowing it to continue to enrich uranium in addition to developing and testing centrifuges.  Such an outcome puts all of our allies in the Middle East, especially Israel, in imminent danger.
 
In the short run, the violent activity of Hamas and Hezbollah will surely escalate.  In the long run, one can imagine disaster, not only for Israel and our other Middle Eastern allies, but for the United States as well.  Will it be a nuclear disaster?  God forbid it.

Is this the legacy the Obama Administration seeks?

On behalf of the Foundation Board,
Teri Adams, 267.531.8169

Casey, Coons Iran Vote

Valley Forge Prayer Event

Faith and Freedom Coalition and the Valley Forge Patriots are  sponsoring a pray for America event, 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 12 at Valley Forge Park. Valley Forge Prayer Event

“We as a nation are in trouble, and believers from all faiths need to come together and humble ourselves before God,” say event organizers. ” Please, can’t you set set hours aside for the good of America? Invite all your church friends and leaders for this most important morning.”

The event will be held in the Artillery Park section on Inner Line Drive.

The organizers note there will be plenty of parking near the area and restrooms along with picnic space. They suggest one brings a lunch and make a day of it with family and friends, and to  bring chairs.

Hat tips Jamie Cox and Bob Guzzardi

Valley Forge Prayer Event

Gary R’nel Leaves WPHT

Gary R'nel Leaves WPHT Don Adams of Independence Hall Foundation tells us that center-right WPHT radio host, Gary R'nel, will no longer occupy the mic at the Big Talker studio in Old City. Don Adams of Independence Hall Foundation tells us that center-right WPHT radio host, Gary R’nel, will no longer occupy the mic at the Big Talker studio in Old City.

“R’nel, who is affectionately known to listeners as “Gary ba-by,” will be impossible to replace due to his quirky sense of humor and his congenial personality,” Adams said. “We found his show most interesting because he quite often refused to tow the ultra-conservative line.”

Gary R’nel Leaves WPHT

Iran Rally Features Dom Giordano

WPHT 1210 talk show host Dom Giordano will headline the Delaware Valley Stop Iran Rally tentatively scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13 on Independence Mall, Philadelphia, according to Teri Adams of Independence Hall Foundation.  Iran Rally Features Dom Giordano

The rally, initiated by the Foundation, will be spearheaded by the new Delaware Valley Stop Iran Committee. Any legitimate, locally-based, non-profit group wishing to join the Committee should call 215-620-3055 for  details.

“The purpose of the event is to unite opponents, educate the public to the dangerous nature of the agreement, and convince undecided members of our area Congressional delegation to oppose the deal,” said Ms. Adams.

Iran Rally Features Dom Giordano

Happy Independence Day 2015

A few July 4 facts courtesy of the Delaware County Patriots. AmericanFlag

  • There were 56 signers to the Declaration of Independence.
  • Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston comprised the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration. Jefferson, regarded as the strongest and most eloquent writer, wrote most of the document.
  • John Hancock, President of the Second Continental Congress, was the first signer to the Declaration of Independence. He did so in an entirely blank space making it the largest and most famous signature — hence the term John Hancock, which is still used today as a synonym for signature.
  • Benjamin Franklin (age 70), who represented Pennsylvania, was the oldest of the signers. Edward Rutledge (age 26), of South Carolina, was the youngest.
  • Two future presidents signed, John Adams (second President) and Thomas Jefferson (third President). Both died on the 50th anniversary of signing the Declaration (July 4, 1826).
  • Robert Livingston, who represented New York, was on the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence but was recalled by his state before he could sign it.
  • Charles Carroll, who represented Maryland, was the last surviving signer of the Declaration. He died in 1832 at the age of 95.
Happy Independence Day 2015

Independent Presidential Candidates At Swarthmore Forum

Democracy Unplugged will present, July 9,  independent presidential candidates in its initial Declaration of the Independents 2015 series of Forums. Independent Presidential Candidates At Swarthmore Forum -- Democracy Unplugged will present, July 9, independent presidential candidates in its initial Declaration of the Independents 2015 series of Forums

As of now, four candidates are scheduled.

The presentation is 7 p.m. at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Ave., Swarthmore, Pa. 19081.

“All four of these Candidates are not connected with any political party machine nor funded by any corporation,” said Robert Small of Democracy Unplugged. “They can and will propose their ideas which you will not hear in the mainstream media.”

There will  be a table for informational flyers on any other political candidate or movement. Admission is free though donations are accepted.

Small said the four scheduled to make presentations as of June 23 are  Dr. Piotr Blass of Boynton Beach, Fla; Tom Lineaweaver of Lebanon, Pa.;  Thomas Menier of Cape Coral, Fla. and  Sho Muhammad of Houston, Tx.

Independent Presidential Candidates At Swarthmore Forum

John Fund Philly Bound

Noted Commentator John Fund will be the keynote speaker at the Independence Hall Foundation's July 3 event at the Independence Visors Center Ballroom, 6th and Market streets, Philadelphia. It runs 4 to 5:30 p.m. and celebrates the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta and the 239th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
John Fund

Noted Commentator John Fund will be the keynote speaker at the Independence Hall Foundation’s July 3 event at the Independence Visors Center Ballroom, 6th and Market streets, Philadelphia.  It runs 4 to 5:30 p.m. and celebrates the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta and the 239th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Fund’s topics will be those documents along with Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Laudato Si.

Also speaking will be Charlie Gerow, who is founder of Quantum Communications and was an advisor to President Ronald Reagan.

The event will also feature the presentations of this year’s Thomas Jefferson Defender of Liberty Award; the Franklin Award for Excellence in Journalism and the Betsy Ross Activist of the Year Award.

Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; with a student rate of $7.50 in advance and $10 at the door.

There will be an after party at the Independence Beer Garden, 100 S. Independence Mall West.

To RSVP, mail checks to: Independence Hall Foundation, The Continental, 615 Chestnut St., Box 39725 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The group is also sponsoring a lunch with Fund at 2 p.m. at City Tavern, 2nd and Walnut streets. Seating is limited. For cost and details, call 215-620-3055.

John Fund Philly Bound