MORE PHOTOS FROM RALLY

These photos come from Col. James Butler - a friend and Vietnam War hero. (He'll just tell you he was doing his job.)

BEER & POLICE REPORT

So you call someone stupid, say they are racist, and trash their reputation... but it's all OK if you buy him a beer.

HEALTHCARE PROTEST

Great event and turnout today. It just shows how many people really love this country and are concerned about the direction it is headed in. Congrats to Jeff and all of the people who worked so hard to make the event happen and all of those who came. My hand is sore and my throat too but it was a real pleasure to meet so many listeners and be able to put a face to the voice. I am honored and humbled. Thanks to Eva Coco and Mary Coran for sending the photos.

RALLY AT ACACIA PARK

YES... OF COURSE I'LL BE AT THE RALLY... AND WILL SPEAK FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES.

PATIENTS FIRST TOUR
SPONSORED BY: Americans For Prosperity
HOSTED BY: Jeff Crank


ACACIA PARK
115 EAST PLATTE AVENUE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM

SEE YOU THERE.

SCOTT McINNIS FOR GOVERNOR ON THURSDAY

ON THURSDAY FORMER CONGRESSMAN SCOTT McINNIS WILL JOIN ME TO TALK ABOUT HIS RACE FOR COLORADO GOVERNOR.

HERE IS HIS BIO TAKEN FROM HIS OWN WEBSITE: http://mcinnisforcolorado.com



Scott McInnis is an experienced Colorado businessman, public servant and candidate for Governor of Colorado.

A fourth-generation Colorado native, Scott was born and raised in Glenwood Springs and graduated from Glenwood Springs High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fort Lewis College in Durango. After serving as a police officer and volunteer firefighter, McInnis earned his law degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, before returning to Glenwood Springs to practice law.

At the urging of local business leaders, Scott ran for and was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives. During his five terms, he rose through the ranks due to his reputation as a common-sense leader who reached across the political aisle to achieve positive results for Colorado. He became House Majority Leader before leaving the House to serve in the U.S. Congress from Colorado’s Third Congressional District.

While in Congress, Scott championed the cause of preserving some of Colorado's most scenic places, leading the charge to create two new National Parks: the Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Parks. He shepherded three important wilderness bills through Congress that were signed by the President. In describing his accomplished environmental record, the Denver Post called McInnis a "strong conservationist carrying on a GOP tradition that hearkens back to Teddy Roosevelt."

While serving on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, Scott was an outspoken advocate for reducing the size and scope of government – and an aggressive foe of tax increases on American families and businesses. This strong record of fiscal responsibility earned him awards and praise from numerous taxpayer advocacy and anti-deficit groups over the years. He has also been awarded the Golden Bulldog Award from the Watchdogs of the Treasury, the National Security Leadership Award from the American Security Council and was named Man of the Year by the Korean Veterans Association.

In 2004, Scott decided to come home to Colorado to spend more time with his family and return to the private sector. He joined Hogan & Hartson, a prestigious international law firm with offices in Colorado.

Scott and his wife Lori have three grown children and make their home in Grand Junction.

THE MEN WHO MURDERED KELSEY GRAMMER'S SISTER

ON WEDNESDAY I'LL BE JOINED BY FORMER PROSECUTOR BOB RUSSELL (he also prosecuted Ted Bundy) AND LOU SMIT (retired homicide detective in Jonbenet Ramsey and Robert Browne cases)to talk about the upcoming hearing for the men convicted of killing Karen Grammer. Kelsey will be in town next week to testify against their release from the state prison in Limon. Here is background from a Parade Magazine article.


The Death of Karen Grammer

In 1975, Kelsey Grammer’s younger sister, Karen, was raped, beaten and stabbed to death by a man named Freddie Glenn after a botched robbery in Colorado. Glenn is currently serving his sentence at the Bent County Correctional Facility in Las Animas, Colorado and is eligible for parole this year.

According to published reports, in 1975, Glenn and several other men attempted to rob a Red Lobster restaurant in Colorado Springs. They left without any money, but on the way out they grabbed Karen Grammer, 18, who worked at the restaurant, because they feared she could identify them.

After robbing a convenience store, the men took Grammer to Glenn's apartment, where they raped her repeatedly. She pleaded for her life and offered to do anything they wanted so she could live. After promising to take her home, the men sat her in the car, put a cloth over her head and eventually let her out in a mobile home park. But before they let her go, Glenn, who according to court testimony had taken LSD, stabbed her in the throat, back and hand. Grammer bled to death from her wounds.

Police didn't know her name for a week until her brother, Kelsey, reported her missing.

As Grammer told PARADE, his sister’s death was the catalyst that fueled his drug and alcohol addictions.

RANDALL AS ANNOUNCER AT FOOTBALL GAME

The Colorado Springs Flames Football Team was very kind to ask me to be the stadium announcer at a recent game. Their next game is Saturday August 1st at 7:00 p.m. at Harrison's Memorial Stadium on the east side of I-25 and Circle. The football team that i coach will do a 10 minute exhibition game at halftime. Stop by and enjoy a great football experience at a very reasonable price.

IMPORTANT MEETING TUEDAY NIGHT

Michelle passed this on to me. Looks interesting. I should be there.
Richard

You're invited to attend the July 7th Coalition for a Conservative Majority (CCM) Progress & Strategy Meeting!



Come, learn, and share what “we the people” can do (and are doing!) to take back a conservative majority in our city, state, and nation.

This month you’ll learn more about our nation’s foundings and current events/issues that you may not hear about elsewhere.



Representatives from the following groups/issues will provide brief action presentations:



* Eric Miller – Historic Document Collection (Founding Fathers Education) “The Greatest Men You’ve Never Heard Of”

* Clear the Bench Colorado – www.ClearTheBenchColorado.org

* Parental Rights – www.ParentalRights.org

* Life Network – www.elifenetwork.org



Plus we'll have action updates about:



* Nationalized health care

* Local school boards

* City council issues

* Website and communications

* Internet "social" networking

* Local area events

* And more!



You don't want to miss this meeting… there’s going to be a lot to learn and act upon!



Date: Tuesday, July 7th

Where: The Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Time: Note new meeting schedule breakdown:

6:00 - 6:30pm Members' Business Meeting

6:30 - 7:30(?)pm Progress & Strategy Meeting for members, volunteers and visitors



We will move quickly through presenters to allow for ensuing discussion/networking amongst attendees.



Are you ready to act? Let's take it back!!!



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Not sure what you can do to make a difference? That’s okay! We’ll help you. We learn from each other... and you’ll learn a lot!



Already have a strong grassroots network going, or have ideas you’d like to share? Excellent! Then join us, let’s learn, strategize, and take it back together!



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Hope to see you Tuesday,



Michelle

michelle@ccm-cos.com

Twitter: mom4freedom

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mom4freedom



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CCM meets on the 1st Tuesday monthly.



Please forward this invitation to other concerned Coloradans who might be interested in attending.



… and may God Bless America!

SALARIES OF MICHELLE OBAMA'S STAFF

SO... HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO WHAT YOU'RE MAKING.

Richard


The salaries for staffers in the Office of First Lady are also on the newest list. The highest paid is Chief of Staff Susan Sher, who gets the top $172,200. Here are the rest:

$140,000
Frye, Jocelyn C. (DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST LADY)

$113,000
Rogers, Desiree G. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND WHITE HOUSE SOCIAL SECRETARY)

$102,000
Johnston, Camille Y. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Winter, Melissa E. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)

$90,000
Medina, David S. (DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)

$84,000
Lelyveld, Catherine M. (DIRECTOR AND PRESS SECRETARY TO THE FIRST LADY)

$75,000
Starkey, Frances M. (DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING AND ADVANCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)

$70,000
Sanders, Trooper (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST LADY)

$65,000
Burnough, Erinn J. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SOCIAL SECRETARY)
Reinstein, Joseph B. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SOCIAL SECRETARY)

$62,000
Goodman, Jennifer R. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR FOR THE FIRST LADY)

$60,000
Fitts, Alan O. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVANCE AND TRIP DIRECTOR FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Lewis, Dana M. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT AND PERSONAL AIDE TO THE FIRST LADY)

$52,500
Mustaphi, Semonti M. (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY TO THE FIRST LADY)

$50,000
Jarvis, Kristen E. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR SCHEDULING AND TRAVELING AIDE TO THE FIRST LADY)

$45,000
Lechtenberg, Tyler A. (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Tubman, Samantha (DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,SOCIAL OFFICE)

$40,000
Boswell, Joseph J. (EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)

$36,000
Armbruster, Sally M. (STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE SOCIAL SECRETARY)
Bookey, Natalie (STAFF ASSISTANT)
Jackson, Deilia A. (DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)

PUEBLO TEA PARTY

It Was a Special Day ! We would like to extend a very sincere Thank You To
James C. Humes,
for speaking at our rally Saturday. Despite pouring rain, He took the time to share his knowledge, insight, wisdom and life experience with us. While Mr Humes was speaking, a quiet reverence along with the rain fell over the group, You could feel it the air and see it in the faces of everyone attending. It was a very moving experience. Mr Humes, we at The Southern Colorado Tea Party, Salute and Honor you for giving "us" an INDEPENENCE DAY that will be remembered always.
Learn More About Mr Humes Here


Richard Randall of KVOR 740 Radio was the Master of Ceremonies for our rally. What can you say about Richard? It doesn't take long in talking and listening to him, to know without a doubt, that he puts his heart and soul into his professional and personal life. This is a man of true conviction, a Patriot and Great American!
Thank You for taking the time after the rally, to speak to all of us individually. This means a great deal and inspires our group more than you know!
We are proud to have you as a friend of the The Southern Colorado Tea Party!
Thank You for everything YOU do for ALL of us every day through your program.
Click Here for more info about Richards Show on KVOR


We would also like to Thank and Acknowledge:
Alexander Mugatu, Jack Rink, Silver Salazar, Steven Rodriguez
And everyone of YOU great patriots that braved the elements and made this day one to remember!

A very special Thank You to Miriah for her wonderful voice!
You have an open invitation to join us anytime.

Finally, a Thank you to the "Board Members" and all the volunteers who put so much time and effort, day in and day out, into everything we do! You all bring something unique to the table and are a "class act ". For me personally, it is a privilege to be involved with you and although we have not been together as a group for a long period of time, I appreciate your talent, creativity, contributions and hard work. And of course the developing friendship and camaraderie that we share! God Bless You All.
Chuck McKellip
Web Administrator
The Southern Colorado Tea Party God Bless America!!!

ANTI CAR TAX PROTEST

So how's that paying more for you car working for you.



TODAY
JULY 1, 2009
CLERK & RECORDER'S OFFICE
DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS
ON CASCADE

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM