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For Immediate Release – May 14, 2012
With the increased scrutiny and confusion regarding our efforts in Idaho’s upcoming primary election, our grassroots group of liberty activists would like to make a few remarks clarifying our intentions and the situation surrounding our precinct committeeman efforts.
First, ours is a decentralized group. No one individual can claim to speak for all of the grassroots supporters of freedom and liberty working to make a difference in Idaho. Some are very passionate about doing all they can to save our country, and want to make every effort possible within the rules to see it done; others are more limited in their ambitions and intentions.
The issue, though, is not a lack of following the rules, but rather, a strategy of following the Party rules which are already in place. These rules allow any faction or coalition to benefit from a supermajority at the convention. Some Ron Paul supporters are motivated, in part, by the State’s winner-take-all decision. They view it as unfair and contrary to the National GOP rules, which dictate that proportional delegates should instead be given. Santorum’s people had a similar concern ( http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/04/03/idahopolitics/santorum_super_pac_claims_idaho_gop_broke_rules_romney_winnertak ). Additionally, with over 2000 voting procedures that go into a party’s delegate selection process some believe it is morally wrong to bind any delegate based on the results of a single caucus vote because it would make the entire process meaningless.
There are provisions within the Republican Party rules that allow a supermajority to take control of the convention and reallocate delegates to the RNC as they feel appropriate. These provisions are in place so informed and involved members of the GOP can prevent the nomination of a candidate that will not perform well against an opposing party’s candidate, or to support a candidate that will most appropriately address the needs of this country. This is very much akin to Ronald Reagan’s actions in the 1970’s when competing against Gerald Ford ( http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1842&dat=19760721&id=zRosAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FckEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3250%2C3313281 ).
Regardless of whether one agrees with Ron Paul’s ideals to restore this country, it is undeniable that he has the ability to defeat Barack Obama, as evidenced in national polls. Furthermore, Ron Paul is the candidate who will have the strongest backing from the entire GOP, Constitutionalists, Libertarians, Blue Republicans, Independents and other factions when running against Obama. As you’ve seen, the attendance and diversity at Ron Paul events is unparalleled. Add to that the support of the remainder of the GOP, and you have an unbeatable force.
So not only do we support Ron Paul’s platform, but we support the Republican Party’s desire to remove Obama from office and reverse the harmful actions he’s initiated while being in office.
Our efforts to secure positions at the County and State level, here in Idaho, are motivated by a desire to bring to the forefront the importance of liberty and restore the Constitution; not only nationally, but even more importantly at the local and State level. These efforts are not simply to sway the presidential election.
Every political faction tries to follow the system in place to achieve their political ends; this idea is neither new nor subversive. Our goal is solely to influence the political landscape toward the fundamental principles of individual liberty, necessary to cure our ailing republic now more than ever. We hope you’ll join us in this crucial endeavor.
Sincerely,
Idahoans For Liberty
Ron Paulers Under Attack from the Establishment — Your Help Needed
A recent article in our local newspaper, The Idaho Statesman (read it here), describes how the Establishment GOP are plotting against and attacking the Ron Paul supporters. We need your immediate help to ensure that liberty has a voice and fair influence over the election process. Please click the paypal “donate” button (below) to make a generous donation to help us win our campaign races across the State of Idaho. Monetary donations to precinct candidates do NOT fall under the Sunshine laws, hence they can be anonymous.
Thank you,
Idahoans for Liberty
Special Meeting – Ada County Republicans Central Committee
This is a special Ada County Central Committee (GOP) meeting which has been called so the Precinct Committeemen can vote on the replacement Ada County Commissioner. The candidate ID4L is supporting is our good friend Dan Dunham.
The only people who can vote in this meeting are those who are currently elected to the office of Precinct Committeeman (2010-2012 term). If you were not elected in 2010 (or appointed thereafter) you may not be eligible to vote. Again, this is for CURRENT PCs. The Tuesday night election we just had is for the NEXT TERM office (2012-2014).
Here is a message from Dan:
Thursday at 7 PM there is a special session of the Ada County Central Committee to assemble a list of three people to finish Vern Bisterfeldt’s term of office. This will be an ordered list that will then be submitted to the Governor and he will appoint the person to finish Bisterfeldt’s current term. I am ‘running’ to be placed in the first position on this list. I need all the precinct committeemen to come to the meeting and vote and I am asking for your support. The current precinct committeemen will be voting, not the newly elected ones. I have a long history in the party from precinct committeeman, to District Chair, to candidate for office, to campaign worker. I was the SW Idaho Victory Coordinator for Raul Labrador. I am involved, and I have worked hard to affect a return of our party to it Constitutional roots to serve the people. I am asking for the opportunity to work at the county level with a vote to move this agenda forward. I need you to come to this special session and help me. If you have any questions, please call me.
Dan Dunham
208 867 1408
Go Vote!
Get out there and vote for our candidates!!!
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE! Chick Heileson vs. Mike Simpson
Come support constitutional Republican candidate Chick Heileson as he debates Mike Simpson two days before the election.
You can sit in the audience or watch on Public TV. Head to the Idaho Statehouse and go down the steps to the underground wing.
GO CHICK!
MORE chicken fight in Ada County!
**** ALERT **** Ada County Residents **** ALERT ****
The back (or front) yard chicken fight is ON still for Ada County.
Do you know about the new proposed animal ordinance?
It affects ALL ANIMALS AND FOWL in unincorporated Ada County.
The proposed ordinance would result in having your animals or birds REMOVED from your property, impounded, and excessive fines being levied against the animals owner for such things including:
“animals running at large”-animals trespassing onto property no owned by the animals owner
“animals emitting sound in an excessive, continuous, or untimely fashion”,
“animals damaging private or public property”.
This would REQUIRE ANNUAL education WRITTEN VERIFICATION in order to have animals or fowl on one acre OR LESS.
Would change from “nuisance dog” to “nuisance domesticated animal” to include ALL ANIMALS AND FOWL.
If this affects you, please get to the Ada County Commission meeting at the Ada County Courthouse (200 W Front St) at 6:pm, WEDS May 9th to testify.
The ordinance can be found at adaweb.net and is Ordinance file # 201101223-ZOA Amendment to Ada County Code.
ID4L Congressional forum: Raul Labrador and Chick Heileson
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- Date
- Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6:30 PM
- Venue
- Boise Fuddruckers (near Edwards Cinemas)
Idahoans for Liberty will host a candidate forum featuring two candidates running for Congress:
Rep. Raul Labrador running for re-election in District 1
M.C. “Chick” Heileson running against Mike Simpson in District 2
Join us in the banquet room at Fuddrucker’s by the Edwards Cinema at Overland & Cole.
Dinner and socializing starts at 6:30, meeting starts around 7:15.
This meeting is timed so as not to compete with www.idahofreedomlibertyconference.com which is a great event being hosted in Nampa ending at 6PM (everyone is encouraged to attend.) So feel free to head over to our event after that one. (Chick Heileson will be at both events.)
Candidates will be giving speeches and taking questions.
Congressman Labrador will be discussing his vote on the CISPA bill and explaining his stance on the measure. Anyone who has any concerns or criticisms is invited to show up and ask questions. It’s an open forum.
We’ll also have updates on our precinct committeeman / delegate project, as well as a few updates for some of our local candidates.
Hope to see you there!
The Idaho Freedom & Liberty Conference 2012
MORE INFO: http://www.idahofreedomlibertyconference.com/ Conference Information -
If you’re concerned about the direction America is heading, as are many Americans, and feel there is nothing you can do about it…then you don’t want to miss this important event.
Learn what you can do to support and defend the constitution in Idaho. Learn about the latest threats to freedom and what can be done to protect your freedom and liberty and county. Nationally recognized guest speakers will address these concerns and much more.
DATE: Saturday, May 5th
TIME: 10am-6pm (*Lunch Break 12:15-1:30)
WHERE: College of Idaho – Jewett Auditorium (see below for map)
COST: Admission for the event is $10.00 per person, or $15.00 per couple. This is for pre-registration only. Pre-registration date closes on May 4th. Admission fee at the day of the event will increase by $5.00 per person, and $5.00 per couple.
CONTACT INFO: greatmindsbydesign@gmail.com or 208-794-2600 Featured Keynote Speakers
Stephen Pratt- Constitutional Scholar Click here for Bio
Stewart Rhodes- Founder of Oath Keepers / Constitutional Lawyer Click here for Bio 
Sheriff Richard Mack- Renowned Constitutional Sheriff / Founder C.S.P.O.A.
Yard Sale for Constitutional Sheriff Campaign!
Calling all Treasure Valley Idahoans for Liberty!
Please root through your garage, closets, shop, and storage unit….FOR LIBERTY!
I am looking for donations, so I can hold a MASSIVE YARD SALE, with Ada County Sheriff, Curtis Cattau’s campaign, as the beneficiary.
We all know that Curt has a HUGE campaign coverage area, ALL of Ada County, and he needs all the help he can get. We are REAL grassroots here, (not bought and paid for) and so is he, so lets do what we can to get him some money for flyers and signs to put up all over the county…
If you have MONEY, then email me and just give him what you can (I will pick up checks/cash). If you have STUFF, even a plastic bag full of clothes, board games, old books, ANYTHING, then call or email me, and I will pick it up. ANY LITTLE BIT helps TREMENDOUSLY…
And don’t we DESERVE a Constitutional Sheriff?……Do we?
Does anyone deserve ANYTHING they DIDN’T WORK FOR?!
You picking up what I’m puttin’ down?
Call or email me all the way up to Friday, April 20th, and I will come get your donations.
AND, THANK YOU!
Lori cell:941-1782