Promised links

What a great meeting last night!  Was glad to see the new faces and want to extend a warm welcome to our neighbors attending from Troy, Deary, Julietta, and Genesee.  With all the interaction from attendees, the time really zoomed by!  It is exciting to see people engaging with the issues and prepared to share from their knowledge, so thanks to all of you who spoke up.

Special thanks to those who helped present material last night:  Larry Cernik, Gresham Bouma, Janey Wineinger,  and Robyn Giovanetti.

If you have a particular issue you would like to address or discuss, please let me know and we'll get it scheduled into a future meeting.  Our next meeting is May 11, 7 pm.  Venue details are still being finalized, so stay tuned!  Reach out to your liberty-minded friends and neighbors and invite them to come with you.

For the  folks from Troy -- don't forget about the school board community input opportunity and barbecue from 5-9 on Friday, 4/30.  It all happens at the Bus Garage on Main Street.

As promised, here are a few links and a text file of the press release from Chadwick that I read last night.

 Larry Cernik hooked us with history and reeled us in.  Here is the link for those wanting to further explore the Appleseed Project.  Visit here for more info.  Sign up quickly for the upcoming shoot in Lapwai, as these shoots can fill up pretty fast!   Thanks again, Larry.  I've also included a short photo essay of a recent shoot, created by Larry's daughter.  Enjoy!




I mentioned the blog called Right Mind.  Check it out for local and state news.

http://right-mind.us

And below is the press release from Michael Chadwick announcing his withdrawal  from Legislative District 1 race for US Representative (Walt Minnick's seat).


Michael Chadwick Withdraws from Race for U. S. Congress In 2010 and Enters Race for U.S. Senate in 2014


- Endorses Raul Labrador


- Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate in Idaho in 2014

Statement by Michael L. Chadwick

April 24, 2010

“Powerful special interests groups in New York City and Washington, D.C. are attempting to disenfranchise the voters in Idaho’s First Congressional District by placing a candidate or surrogate in office that will support their private corporate interests. These groups with the aid of U.S. Senator John McCain, former Governor Dirk Kempthorne and a host of prominent neo-conservatives are seeking to deceive the voters in Idaho into selecting a young Washington, D.C. insider as their new representative. These groups are attempting to stage a political coup in Idaho with the aid of the media and national and state GOP leaders.”



“Vaughn Ward is a stealth candidate – a manufactured candidate – a neo-conservative in the tradition of John McCain. He is not a true conservative. He is attempting to deceive the people of Idaho with slick TV ads and misleading rhetoric. Ward has been selected by elite special interests in New York and Washington, D.C. to serve as their surrogate in the U.S. Congress. We must not allow the elite in America to choose elected representatives of Idaho or elsewhere. Ward’s accomplishments in the military and the CIA have been embellished and are based upon statements by those who seek to place him in power.”


“A monumental battle is being waged in Idaho between the forces of Wall Street who are aligned with powerful special interest and lobbying organizations in Washington, D.C. and the grass roots voters of Idaho. The elite in New York City and Washington, D.C. are working diligently to place Vaughn Ward in office and they will succeed unless the grass roots rise up and support Raul Labrador.”


“It is time for the voters of Idaho to unite behind, support and elect Raul Labrador as the next U.S. Congressman from Idaho. He is a true conservative in the tradition of Ronald Reagan. He has a proven track record of legislative accomplishments in the Idaho State Legislature. He co-sponsored the Idaho Health Freedom Act and is a real leader with proven credentials. He will represent the views of the common man, not the elite in Washington, D.C. He will put Main Street ahead of Wall Street and seek to restore the principles of state sovereignty and personal liberty.”


“We do not want a repeat of the 2006 congressional race where one candidate won the primary election with less than 26 percent of the votes. Therefore, I am withdrawing from the race for U.S. Congress in Idaho’s First congressional District effective today.


“I am proud to endorse Raul Labrador for U.S. Congress and I encourage the good and honorable people of Idaho to elect him as the next U.S. Congressman from Idaho.”

Michael L. Chadwick Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate in 2014

Effective immediately, Michael L. Chadwick will be a candidate for the office of U.S. Senator from the State of Idaho in 2014. The campaign headquarters of Chadwick for Senate will be located in Post Falls, Idaho. The campaign will be launched on June 1, 2010.

Who Told the Truth?

 Found this on the Republican Senate website.

Who Told The Truth On Health Care?

Dems Accuse Republicans Of Spreading “Lies” But The Facts Revealed Since Passage Of The Health Bill Tell A Different Story SEN. CHUCK SCHUMER (D-NY): “Bottom Line, On The Health Care Bill, We Allowed Too Many Lies To Get Out There Without Rebuttal, Because We Thought They Were So Obviously Untrue. But We've Learned Our Lesson.” (Sen. Schumer, Press Conference, 4/22/10) THE CLAIM PRESIDENT OBAMA: “The Plan I'm Announcing Tonight … Will Slow The Growth Of Health Care Costs For Our Families, Our Businesses, And Our Government.” (President Obama, Remarks To Joint Session Of Congress, 9/9/09)    REALITY “But The [HHS] Analysis Also Found That The Law Falls Short Of The President's Twin Goal Of Controlling Runaway Costs, Raising Projected Spending By About 1 Percent Over 10 Years. That Increase Could Get Bigger, Since Medicare Cuts In The Law May Be Unrealistic And Unsustainable, The Report Warned.” (“Report Says Health Care Will Cover More, Cost More,” The Associated Press, 4/23/10) •    “The Overhaul Will Increase National Health Care Spending By $311 Billion From 2010-2019.” “The report found that the president's law missed the mark, although not by much. The overhaul will increase national health care spending by $311 billion from 2010-2019, or nine-tenths of 1 percent.” (“Report Says Health Care Will Cover More, Cost More,” The Associated Press, 4/23/10) MEDICARE CHIEF ACTUARY RICK FOSTER: “During 2010-2019, However, These [Cost Control] Effects Would Be Outweighed By The Increased Costs Associated With The Expansions Of Health Insurance Coverage.” (“Report Says Health Care Will Cover More, Cost More,” The Associated Press, 4/23/10) THE CLAIM PRESIDENT OBAMA: “This Plan Will Strengthen Medicare And Extend The Life Of That Program.” (President Obama, Remarks, 12/15/09)  REALITY “In Particular, Concerns About Medicare Could Become A Major Political Liability In The Midterm Elections. The [HHS] Report Projected That Medicare Cuts Could Drive About 15 Percent Of Hospitals And Other Institutional Providers Into The Red, ‘Possibly Jeopardizing Access’ To Care For Seniors.” (“Report Says Health Care Will Cover More, Cost More,” The Associated Press, 4/23/10)   THE CLAIM SEN. MAX BAUCUS (D-MT): “In Addition, As The President Promised, This Bill Does Not Raise Taxes On The Middle Class.” (Sen. Baucus, Floor Remarks, 12/9/09)  REALITY “Taxpayers Earning Less Than $200,000 A Year Will Pay Roughly $3.9 Billion More In Taxes -- In 2019 Alone -- Because Of Healthcare Reform, According To The Joint Committee On Taxation, Congress' Official Scorekeeper For Legislation.” (“Healthcare Law Socks Middle Class With A $3.9 Billion Tax Increase,” The Hill, 4/12/10) •    “Once The Law Is Fully Implemented In 2019, The JCT Estimates The Deduction Limitation Will Affect 14.8 Million Taxpayers -- 14.7 Million Of Them Will Earn Less Than $200,000 A Year.” (“Healthcare Law Socks Middle Class With A $3.9 Billion Tax Increase,” The Hill, 4/12/10) “Nearly 4 Million Americans - The Vast Majority Of Them Middle Class - Will Have To Pay The New Penalty For Not Getting Health Insurance When President Barack Obama's Health Care Overhaul Law Kicks In, according to congressional estimates released Thursday. The penalties will average a little more than $1,000 apiece in 2016, the Congressional Budget Office said in a report. Most of the people paying the fine will be middle class.” (“Nearly 4M To Pay Health Insurance Penalty By 2016,” The Associated Press, 4/22/10)   THE CLAIM PRESIDENT OBAMA: “Your Employer, It's Estimated, Would See Premiums Fall By As Much As 3,000 Percent … Which Means They Could Give You A Raise.” (“Will Health Care Bill Lower Premiums?” The Associated Press, 3/17/10)  REALITY “Premiums Are Likely To Keep Going Up Even If The Health Care Bill Passes, Experts Say.” (“Will Health Care Bill Lower Premiums?” The Associated Press, 3/17/10) “Fearing That Health Insurance Premiums May Shoot Up In The Next Few Years, Senate Democrats Laid A Foundation On Tuesday For Federal Regulation Of Rates, Four Weeks After President Obama Signed A Law Intended To Rein In Soaring Health Costs.” (“Senate Bill Sets A Plan To Regulate Premiums,” The New York Times, 4/21/10) “New York’s Insurance Sysem Has Been A Working Laboratory For The Core Provision Of The New Federal Health Care Law … Premiums For Individual And Small Group Policies Have Risen So High That State Officials And Patients’ Advocates Say That New York’s Extensive Insurance Safety Net … Is Falling Apart.” “New York’s insurance system has been a working laboratory for the core provision of the new federal health care law — insurance even for those who are already sick and facing huge medical bills — and an expensive lesson in unplanned consequences. Premiums for individual and small group policies have risen so high that state officials and patients’ advocates say that New York’s extensive insurance safety net for people like Ms. Welles is falling apart.” (“New York Offers Costly Lessons On Insurance,” The New York Times, 4/18/10)   THE CLAIM REP. NANCY PELOSI (D-CA): “So This Bill Is Not Only About The Health Security Of America.  It's About Jobs.  In Its Life It Will Create 4 Million Jobs -- 400,000 Jobs Almost Immediately; Jobs, Again, In The Health Care Industry, But In The Entrepreneurial World As Well.” (Health Care Summit, The White House, 2/25/10)  REALITY “A New Law That Cuts Banks Out Of The Federal Student Loan Business Is Costing 2,500 Workers At Sallie Mae Their Jobs. The nation's largest student lender has told 1,200 staffers in service centers in Killeen, Texas, and Panama City, Fla., they will lose their jobs by year-end. The remaining cuts will follow in 2011, resulting in nearly a third of the company's total work force of 8,000 losing their jobs.” (“Sallie Mae Job CUTS: 2,500 Jobs Slashed After New Student Loan Law,” The Associated Press, 4/22/10) “A Dire Warning From Bay State Medical-Device Companies That A New Sales Tax In The Federal Health-Care Law Could Force Their Plants - And Thousands Of Jobs - Out Of The Country Has Rattled Gov. Deval Patrick, a staunch backer of the law and pal President Obama.” (“Beware The ‘Jobs Killer’,” Boston Herald, 3/25/10) “AT&T Inc. Will Take A $1 Billion Non-Cash Charge In The First Quarter Because Of The Health Care Overhaul And May Cut Benefits It Offers To Current And Retired Workers.” (“AT&T Will Take $1B Non-Cash Charge For Health Care,” The Associated Press, 3/26/10) “Salon Owners Predict Tanners Will Cut Back On Services. As A Result Salons Fear They Will Be Forced To Lay Off Employees.” (“Tanning Salons Feel Burn By Tanning Tax,” WNDU-NBC [South Bend, IN], 3/26/10) ### SENATE REPUBLICAN COMMUNICATIONS CENTER  ------------------ so......who do YOU think misrepresented the case to the American people??   Does it make  you mad?    Get involved!  Meeting at 7 pm at the Latah Fair Grounds on Tuesday Night.

10th Amendment Rally

Click on the picture to find out when and where the 10th Amendment Rally will be closest to your town!

The Rally comes to Moscow on Friday, May 7th at 5:30 pm - East City Park.

Be there!

Shut Up

Andrew Klavan is a master of satire. This video was recorded in 4/09 - before the first major nationwide Tea Party.





so...how about you? Are you going to allow those who scorn liberty and hold it in derision, or are actively working to rob Americans of their liberties, to silence your voice?

Wanna make a difference? Come to our meeting on Tuesday, 4/27 7 pm at the 4-H Bldg. at Latah County Fairgrounds.

I leave you with another taste of Andrew Klavan:

Meeting Tuesday, April 27th 7pm

Brushfire Alliance Meeting
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7 pm
Middle Room of the 4-H Building
Latah County Fairgrounds

We will be covering several important state and national issues, as well as ways you can get involved to make a difference. There will be a table with candidate campaign information, as well as voter registration.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All school districts in Latah County, except Moscow and Genesee, have school elections on May 18th. If you live in one of those areas and are not registered to vote by today (April 23) at 5pm, you can only register at the school election polling place on May 18th. Bring your photo ID and proof of residence (30 days) which could be a utility bill, a personal letter addressed to you, etc. You will be registered and then may cast your vote at the polling place at that time and will also be registered to vote in the May 25th primary.

Those in Moscow or Genesee may register to vote until April 30. After that cut off date, you will need to bring photo ID and proof of residence to the polling place on May 25th to register and vote.

Grab a few liberty-minded friends and join us Tuesday night.

Let's get out there and light some fires!

In Liberty,
Paula Bauer / Karen Calisterio
Brushfire Alliance
brushfirealliance.gmail.com
http://brushfirealliance.blogspot.com

Rammell videos on youtube

It's election year. Lots of politicians sound conservative.


Rex Rammell - Idaho's True Conservative choice for Governor.

Be Heard...Be Involved!

Hello Brushfire Patriots! 
A couple of upcoming events to get on your calendar...you won't want to miss these!


Next Brushfire Meeting
Tuesday April 13   5:00 - 7:30 pm
Eastside Marketplace, Moscow
Sign-making Open House
Brushfire Alliance is hosting a sign-making party for the upcoming Tax Day TEA Party / Liberty Rally. 
We will have sign-making stuff at the Eastside Marketplace concourse (the mall east of Moscow by Safeway)
If you have large markers, paints (acrylic, tempra or poster paint) brushes or wooden stakes to contribute, go ahead and bring them along.  Poster paper will be available or you can bring your own.

There are plenty of ways to help besides writing on signs, so don't let the lack of letter-painting skills keep you away!

Bring friends...everyone is welcome to help make a sign, enjoy coffee, spiced cider and a cookie while we work and visit.   Kids are welcome (there's a nice little play area for youngsters at the mall).   If you have to make a sign and run, we understand....git 'er done and then jet!

We had a lot of fun at this pre-rally sign party last year...come experience it first-hand!

(If you would like to bring a plate of cookies to share or a bottle of cider, we would welcome the help)  

Please help spread the word that we won't be at our usual meeting venue at Potlatch City Hall Conference Room.





TEA Party III
Thursday, April 15 (Tax Day!)  5:30  - 8:00 pm
Friendship Square in Moscow, hosted by Palouse Liberty Project

Last year there were over 300 people at the Tax Day Rally  - the biggest grassroots rally this area has seen!  It would be great to DOUBLE that number, so grab some friends, make a sign (or come Tues 4/13 to the sign-making party above)  and lend your voice to this groundswell of citizens raising their concerns about the direction our country is headed.  (Please keep your signs family-friendly, as many people bring their children)


10th Amendment Rally
Friday, May 7, 2010
East City Park
5 pm - 8 pm
(BBQ vendor will be available at the park)

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Gresham Bouma ( http://greshambouma.com ) the liberty-minded, constitutional, conservative Republican candidate for District 6 Idaho State Senate (running against long-time incumbent Gary Schroeder) has been invited to speak at both events. Come out and voice your support for Gresham, for limited government, for fiscal sanity...for liberty!

Gresham Bouma for Idaho Senate - Carol Bauer, Treasurer

If you would like to be added to our notification list, send me an email at   BrushfireAlliance@gmail.com  and put "add to contacts" in the subject line.

We recently switched service providers from yahoo.com.      If you have our old email address in your contacts, will you please update it now?  BrushfireAlliance@gmail.com is the correct address.        (  BrushfireAlliance@yahoo.com  is only used to email meeting notices.)

• Our current meeting schedule is the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.  If there is another evening besides Tuesday that will work better for people's busy schedules, will you please let me know?  Wednesday & Sunday evenings are out, but we could hold meetings any other day of the week.  Sound off and let me know what would work best for you!  And if there are area communities who would like to meet closer to home, gather a group of like-minded neighbors and I'll be happy to come hold a meeting in your area on our off (1st and 3rd) weeks of the month.
  

Folks, Brushfire Alliance  is making waves within Latah County and is being talked about across the state...all the way down to the power players in Boise!  People around the state have their eye on District 6.  Now is the time to get involved and join in...we CAN make a difference....we ARE making a difference already! 


In Liberty,
Paula Bauer & Karen Calisterio
Brushfire Alliance

Open House FUNDRAISER for Gresham Bouma

Barry & Linda Tenney and Rick & Karen Potter

cordially invite supporters to attend an

Open House Fundraiser

Friday, April 9  6 - 8 pm

307 N. Monroe Street

Moscow, Idaho

Gresham will speak at 7 pm followed by Q&As

Come out and support Gresham Bouma's run for Idaho Senate. Gresham's candidacy has been met with enthusiasm and gratitude throughout the county...here is our opportunity to show him just how much we are behind him!

This is the first fund raising effort for the Bouma campaign. We need this principled candidate in Boise. Campaigns cost money, and Gresham's “war chest” needs to be filled!

Though counseled otherwise, Gresham is not aggressively courting big donations from major PAC's and lobbiests. He earnestly desires the backing of his constituents in District 6 and would rather have 100 $10 donations from his voters than a single $1000 donation from a “power-player” outside our district. Let's show him how grateful we are for his strong commitment to listen to and serve the people of Latah County!

Let's hit Gresham with a double blessing on May 9 and send him a money bomb! Spread the word and donate here: http://greshambouma.com/donate.html

If 10-15 people could provide a large platter of appetizers or finger food for the event, it would be a huge help! Please contact one of the names below if you would like to assist:

• Linda Tenney (hostess) – via Facebook or email: bltenney@yahoo.com
• Paula Bauer (campaign manager) 882-4945 / 208-596-8725 or gemstatemom@gmail.com

If you are unable to attend, would you please demonstrate your support with an on-line donation?

Gresham Bouma for Idaho Senate - Carol Bauer, Treasurer

Brushfire Alliance Meeting on Tues, April 6

Brushfire Alliance is meeting Tues, April 6 at 7pm
Location:  Potlatch City Hall Conference Room


We are excited to have Gresham Bouma as our keynote speaker.

Gresham,  family man and a small businessman/contractor from Viola, is challenging long-time incumbent Gary Schroeder in  the Republican primary on May 25,  in order to  represent the people of District 6.

This is a great opportunity for community members to ask questions and find out where Gresham stands on the issues facing Latah County and Idaho.

You can see Gresham's website here: http://greshambouma.com

We encourage you to bring  friends and bring your questions so you can make an informed choice on May 25th.


In Liberty,
Paula Bauer
BrushfireAlliance.blogspot.com