A message from Tea Party Express' own, Lloyd Marcus:
I hate to keep sounding like a broken record on this topic, but I must ask. Is Michele Bachmann the NEXT Sarah Palin? Several patriots have said, “I adore Sarah Palin. But, she has been so destroyed in the media, she would be a disaster as our republican presidential candidate”.
Well to all of you who subscribe to this opinion, have you seen the shock and awe campaign launched by the liberal media to destroy Bachmann, since officially throwing her hat into the presidential ring a few days ago?
If Bachmann becomes our nominee, suddenly the liberal media will portray Sarah Palin as the far more reasonable candidate rather than the ultra-conservative idiot nut case, Michele Bachmann.
Should we kick Bachmann to the curb adding her with Palin on the list of unelectable candidates on our side; considered too toxic, too tea party and too conservative to win?
OK, what about Herman Cain? Surely, the liberal media won't attack a black candidate. Wrong! They have already begun making fun of the way Cain speaks. Jon Stewart spun a Cain joke to portray him as a idiot. http://bit.ly/iMKbEy
If Cain wins the republican nomination, come election day, the liberal media will have branded Cain as the dumbest black man on the planet.
Libs will laugh while parroting the same mantra. “Can you imagine the nerve of those republicans running a stupid self hating Uncle Tom n***** against a brilliant man like President Obama?” It is not over the top to suggest libs will call Cain the “n” word. As a black conservative, they call me it frequently.
Since Cain's black skin will not exempt him from “liberal media destruction”, perhaps we should add Herman Cain to the unelectable list.
OK, who's next? Huntsman? Romney? Here is what the left will say about these guys BEFORE either wins the republican nomination, “They are more palatable than those tea party extremists”.
Folks, my point is whoever wins the republican presidential nomination will be relentlessly and viciously targeted for destruction by the liberal media/Democratic party. Obama is the left's Great Liberal Hope. Thus, they will attempt to politically terminate ANY contender.
The mindset that the tea party must select a liberal-lite milquetoast moderate to appease the liberal media and independents is absurd.
Back in the early 80's, I was clueless about politics. A reporter looked at me as if I had two heads when I told her I loved Reagan. I later learned that I was suppose to hate Reagan because I was black. Liberals told the black community republicans were the KKK without the sheets.
I told the puzzled reporter referring to Reagan, “Every time I hear this man speak, I feel good about myself and my country”.
Patriots, let's go for the gold and select an unapologetic conservative who will speak to ALL Americans without pandering to any group.
I believe there are enough decent Americans of all races who will see through the left's slander campaign; hear and respond to truth, justice and the American way. Quoting Michele Bachmann, “Obama WILL be a one term president”.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Vice Chair, www.CampaignToDefeatObama.com
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
A Case For Cain
A blog from the Tea Party Express' own, Lloyd Marcus:
Upon the election of Obama, Al Sharpton was asked, “Will the election of a black president confirm that America is no longer a racist country?” In a nutshell, Sharpton replied “No”.
What Sharpton really meant was, “I ain't lettin' white America off the hook that easy. Promoting that blacks are eternal victims of a racist America has been an extremely profitable GREAT GIG over the years. I'm not gonna let a little thing like facts which prove otherwise, stop me from getting' paid.”
Well, despite Sharpton, so-called “civil rights” race exploitation organizations and the liberal media, America has come a long ways baby in regards to “race relations”.
As a matter of fact, as a black man myself, we are actually “in vogue”. Some would say I should feel good about it, but I do not. I long for an America where politicians do what is best for ALL Americans and not pander to any perceived strong voting bloc. As for hiring practices, I believe the most qualified person should get the job...period.
Desperate patriots, wringing their hands in fear, have come to me saying, “Herman Cain MUST be our republican presidential nominee because only another black guy can defeat Obama”.
Wow, who would have ever thought it would come to this; gotta go with the black guy because “black is in”?
Similar to an old time traveling evangelist, Frantz Kebreau is a fine young extremely articulate black conservative, traveling the country passionately preaching his gospel of ending “Identity Politics”.
I could not agree more with Kebreau. I want the best candidate in the White House regardless of race or gender.
Having said that, I believe Herman Cain would be awesome for America.
As former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, Cain is heralded for his extraordinary work saving the failing company. He is also former president of the National Restaurant Association. Cain is obviously a gifted businessman, well armed with common sense solutions to bring America's terminally ill economy back from the brink, courtesy of Obama-nomics.
President Obama views America's economy as a tool to implement social justice, reward his friends, punish his enemies and control our lives. Dear Lord, we have got to vote this despicable man out in 2012.
President Cain would reverse Obama's “liberal utopia fantasy land” anti-business policies.
But, the main reason I believe America needs Herman Cain is his character. Wow, why does that sound so corny?
Could cynicism be the after effect of a U.S. president receiving oral sex by an intern in the Oval Office; a politician using a government driver and vehicle to retrieve bribe money stashed in his freezer during hurricane Katrina and a politician awarded his own TV show after being exposed as a prostitute's client number 9? Have these behaviors by politicians, to name only a few, dumbed down our expectations?
Remember how the liberal media and the Clinton administration covered for him saying any red blooded American male would have accepted a “Lewinsky” from a young woman if given the same opportunity as Bill Clinton?
Think about that folks, they indited your pastor, soccer coach, teacher, father, brother and etc.; in essence saying ALL men are characterless dogs.
Don't get me wrong, I am not saying Cain or any other candidate is perfect. My point is unquestionably, the bar for standards of behavior in America has been lowered.
Herman Cain carries an air of class, honor and respectability of bygone days which strengthens my confidence that Herman Cain can be trusted to do what is best for America.
I know. I know. Cain got stuck on the question regarding “right of return” in the Arab/Israeli conflict during a TV interview. Thus, you question his knowledge of foreign policy.
Well once again, this is where Cain's character is crucial.
Folks, no candidate knows everything about every issue. This is why presidents have “advisors”. For crying out loud, Obama thinks we have 57 states. Even more scary, Obama is familiar with “right of return” and still came out on the wrong side of the issue against Israel, our ally.
This is why America needs a character driven Commander and Chief like Herman Cain, who once briefed on an issue, will do the right thing.
Also, Cain has no problem or fear about “takin' it to Obama” by challenging his socialist agenda and horrific record which I believe is extremely vital to defeat Obama in 2012.
Recently, I raved about Sarah Palin. While not formally endorsing anyone, I am simply commenting on candidates who I believe possess the “right stuff” for the job of restoring America.
A highly respected tea party activist and former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, I affectionately call Herman Cain Godfather of the Tea Party.
I like Cain so much, I wrote a jingle about him. Enjoy! http://bit.ly/liblUq
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Vice Chair, www.CampaignToDefeatObama.com
LloydMarcus.com
Upon the election of Obama, Al Sharpton was asked, “Will the election of a black president confirm that America is no longer a racist country?” In a nutshell, Sharpton replied “No”.
What Sharpton really meant was, “I ain't lettin' white America off the hook that easy. Promoting that blacks are eternal victims of a racist America has been an extremely profitable GREAT GIG over the years. I'm not gonna let a little thing like facts which prove otherwise, stop me from getting' paid.”
Well, despite Sharpton, so-called “civil rights” race exploitation organizations and the liberal media, America has come a long ways baby in regards to “race relations”.
As a matter of fact, as a black man myself, we are actually “in vogue”. Some would say I should feel good about it, but I do not. I long for an America where politicians do what is best for ALL Americans and not pander to any perceived strong voting bloc. As for hiring practices, I believe the most qualified person should get the job...period.
Desperate patriots, wringing their hands in fear, have come to me saying, “Herman Cain MUST be our republican presidential nominee because only another black guy can defeat Obama”.
Wow, who would have ever thought it would come to this; gotta go with the black guy because “black is in”?
Similar to an old time traveling evangelist, Frantz Kebreau is a fine young extremely articulate black conservative, traveling the country passionately preaching his gospel of ending “Identity Politics”.
I could not agree more with Kebreau. I want the best candidate in the White House regardless of race or gender.
Having said that, I believe Herman Cain would be awesome for America.
As former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, Cain is heralded for his extraordinary work saving the failing company. He is also former president of the National Restaurant Association. Cain is obviously a gifted businessman, well armed with common sense solutions to bring America's terminally ill economy back from the brink, courtesy of Obama-nomics.
President Obama views America's economy as a tool to implement social justice, reward his friends, punish his enemies and control our lives. Dear Lord, we have got to vote this despicable man out in 2012.
President Cain would reverse Obama's “liberal utopia fantasy land” anti-business policies.
But, the main reason I believe America needs Herman Cain is his character. Wow, why does that sound so corny?
Could cynicism be the after effect of a U.S. president receiving oral sex by an intern in the Oval Office; a politician using a government driver and vehicle to retrieve bribe money stashed in his freezer during hurricane Katrina and a politician awarded his own TV show after being exposed as a prostitute's client number 9? Have these behaviors by politicians, to name only a few, dumbed down our expectations?
Remember how the liberal media and the Clinton administration covered for him saying any red blooded American male would have accepted a “Lewinsky” from a young woman if given the same opportunity as Bill Clinton?
Think about that folks, they indited your pastor, soccer coach, teacher, father, brother and etc.; in essence saying ALL men are characterless dogs.
Don't get me wrong, I am not saying Cain or any other candidate is perfect. My point is unquestionably, the bar for standards of behavior in America has been lowered.
Herman Cain carries an air of class, honor and respectability of bygone days which strengthens my confidence that Herman Cain can be trusted to do what is best for America.
I know. I know. Cain got stuck on the question regarding “right of return” in the Arab/Israeli conflict during a TV interview. Thus, you question his knowledge of foreign policy.
Well once again, this is where Cain's character is crucial.
Folks, no candidate knows everything about every issue. This is why presidents have “advisors”. For crying out loud, Obama thinks we have 57 states. Even more scary, Obama is familiar with “right of return” and still came out on the wrong side of the issue against Israel, our ally.
This is why America needs a character driven Commander and Chief like Herman Cain, who once briefed on an issue, will do the right thing.
Also, Cain has no problem or fear about “takin' it to Obama” by challenging his socialist agenda and horrific record which I believe is extremely vital to defeat Obama in 2012.
Recently, I raved about Sarah Palin. While not formally endorsing anyone, I am simply commenting on candidates who I believe possess the “right stuff” for the job of restoring America.
A highly respected tea party activist and former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, I affectionately call Herman Cain Godfather of the Tea Party.
I like Cain so much, I wrote a jingle about him. Enjoy! http://bit.ly/liblUq
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Vice Chair, www.CampaignToDefeatObama.com
LloydMarcus.com
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Operation: Saving Congressman Ryan
A message from Tea Party Express' own, Lloyd Marcus:
What part of “the Paul Ryan Budget Proposal does not affect the Medicare of seniors 55 and older” do democrats and the liberal media not understand? Why would the democrats produce a blatantly lying video ad showing Congressman Ryan pushing granny over a cliff and why would the liberal media allow them to get away with it?
Are the democrats and their lib media buddies intellectually challenged and unable to grasp the concept of “does not”? No, they are co-conspirators in their despicable mission to manipulate, terrify and deceive seniors.
Their distortion of Ryan's Medicare proposal is an example of the evil, democrat/liberal media tag team, juggernaut which challenges us in the 2012 election.
We can not allow these shameless liars to successfully brand Ryan's heroic effort to “SAVE” Medicare as a republican plot to end Medicare and “kill” seniors. Former Obama adviser and far left radical, Van Jones, even compared Ryan's budget to an attack by Al-Qaeda.
Such over the top fear tactics and lies work when not refuted.
Patriots, it is going to take a “all hands on deck” herculean effort on our part to spread the truth about Ryan's plan, countering the Obama machine's liberal media supported lies.
Use your creativity. Shoot and post videos. Gather patriots on street corners and in parks; all chanting the same mantra, “The dems lie! Ryan's budget does not affect the Medicare of seniors 55 and older.”
The bazaar-o world aspect of the Medicare debate is while dems and liberal media attack Ryan, Obama is the one planning to cut 500 billion dollars from Medicare which is repealed in Ryan's plan. Ryan's proposal also repeals Obama's death panels.
My 99 year old black grandmother adores Obama. Little does she know Obama's health rationing panels would deem her a poor investment for certain medical procedures. I envision my grandmother's application rubber stamped, “DENIED” and a federal clerk yelling, “Next!”
Everybody knows Medicare is on the road to bankruptcy. So, why would the democrats set out to destroy, portraying Paul Ryan as the devil's advocate, the one guy making a sincere effort to save Medicare for future generations?
Allow me to offer a lesson in Democrat Compassion 101. It is NEVER about real compassion. It is ALWAYS about superior, “we know best how to run your life” power and control.
In a candid moment, Obama admitted that while it may take 10 years, his ultimate goal is to have all Americans on government run health care. Thus, Medicare failing would be a good thing, a major step toward Obama achieving his goal. It would open the door to Americans embracing government controlled health care which equals surrendering total control of our lives.
Government will decide who lives and who dies, what we eat, what time we go to bed and whether or not you can own a gun. Don't laugh. Gun control was embedded in Hilliary Care.
Last November, we patriots made a promise to our winning tea party candidates. We said, “If you guys go to Washington and hold fast to the reasons we sent you there, WE WILL HAVE YOUR BACKS!”
Congressman Ryan believed us. This brilliant courageous young man stepped up to make “real change”. Ryan's proposal takes on balancing the budget and stopping the bleeding of our economy caused by out of control entitlement and irresponsible spending.
Like a scene out of pro wrestling, the tag team of Mad Dog Lying Democrats and Suck Up Big Liberal Media began attacking Paul Ryan from all sides, ignoring all rules of fair play.
We MUST come to Ryan's defense. Patriot writers, singer/songwriters, bloggers, talk show hosts and etc.; we all must do our part to get the word out. Time to go Paul Revere on the democrat's and liberal media's behinds. “The dems lie! Ryan's budget does not affect the Medicare of seniors 55 and older.”
Though quite formidable, we beat the democrats and Obama's media last November which proves we can beat them again come November 2012.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Vice Chair, www.CampaignToDefeatObama.com
LloydMarcus.com
What part of “the Paul Ryan Budget Proposal does not affect the Medicare of seniors 55 and older” do democrats and the liberal media not understand? Why would the democrats produce a blatantly lying video ad showing Congressman Ryan pushing granny over a cliff and why would the liberal media allow them to get away with it?
Are the democrats and their lib media buddies intellectually challenged and unable to grasp the concept of “does not”? No, they are co-conspirators in their despicable mission to manipulate, terrify and deceive seniors.
Their distortion of Ryan's Medicare proposal is an example of the evil, democrat/liberal media tag team, juggernaut which challenges us in the 2012 election.
We can not allow these shameless liars to successfully brand Ryan's heroic effort to “SAVE” Medicare as a republican plot to end Medicare and “kill” seniors. Former Obama adviser and far left radical, Van Jones, even compared Ryan's budget to an attack by Al-Qaeda.
Such over the top fear tactics and lies work when not refuted.
Patriots, it is going to take a “all hands on deck” herculean effort on our part to spread the truth about Ryan's plan, countering the Obama machine's liberal media supported lies.
Use your creativity. Shoot and post videos. Gather patriots on street corners and in parks; all chanting the same mantra, “The dems lie! Ryan's budget does not affect the Medicare of seniors 55 and older.”
The bazaar-o world aspect of the Medicare debate is while dems and liberal media attack Ryan, Obama is the one planning to cut 500 billion dollars from Medicare which is repealed in Ryan's plan. Ryan's proposal also repeals Obama's death panels.
My 99 year old black grandmother adores Obama. Little does she know Obama's health rationing panels would deem her a poor investment for certain medical procedures. I envision my grandmother's application rubber stamped, “DENIED” and a federal clerk yelling, “Next!”
Everybody knows Medicare is on the road to bankruptcy. So, why would the democrats set out to destroy, portraying Paul Ryan as the devil's advocate, the one guy making a sincere effort to save Medicare for future generations?
Allow me to offer a lesson in Democrat Compassion 101. It is NEVER about real compassion. It is ALWAYS about superior, “we know best how to run your life” power and control.
In a candid moment, Obama admitted that while it may take 10 years, his ultimate goal is to have all Americans on government run health care. Thus, Medicare failing would be a good thing, a major step toward Obama achieving his goal. It would open the door to Americans embracing government controlled health care which equals surrendering total control of our lives.
Government will decide who lives and who dies, what we eat, what time we go to bed and whether or not you can own a gun. Don't laugh. Gun control was embedded in Hilliary Care.
Last November, we patriots made a promise to our winning tea party candidates. We said, “If you guys go to Washington and hold fast to the reasons we sent you there, WE WILL HAVE YOUR BACKS!”
Congressman Ryan believed us. This brilliant courageous young man stepped up to make “real change”. Ryan's proposal takes on balancing the budget and stopping the bleeding of our economy caused by out of control entitlement and irresponsible spending.
Like a scene out of pro wrestling, the tag team of Mad Dog Lying Democrats and Suck Up Big Liberal Media began attacking Paul Ryan from all sides, ignoring all rules of fair play.
We MUST come to Ryan's defense. Patriot writers, singer/songwriters, bloggers, talk show hosts and etc.; we all must do our part to get the word out. Time to go Paul Revere on the democrat's and liberal media's behinds. “The dems lie! Ryan's budget does not affect the Medicare of seniors 55 and older.”
Though quite formidable, we beat the democrats and Obama's media last November which proves we can beat them again come November 2012.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Vice Chair, www.CampaignToDefeatObama.com
LloydMarcus.com
Monday, June 6, 2011
From Amy Kremer To You
A statement from Tea Party Express Chair, Amy Kremer:
On Saturday, I did an interview with Fox News about the tea party movement. As a result of that interview, my comments have been twisted and turned to sound as if I am selling out to the GOP and supporting one candidate. There is nothing farther from the truth. I am sorry for the confusion over my comments, but they have been now taken totally out of context.
First and foremost, as I stated in the interview, for full disclosure, I was/am neutral in the Presidential race and waiting to see which candidates are finally in. Then I will support the strongest viable tea party conservative in the race. No one has my support or the support of Tea Party Express at this time.
Last election cycle, Tea Party Express took on the establishment and worked hard to send true conservatives to Washington. We challenged the Republican party time and time again because we stood on principles and did not waiver. We were not willing to accept any RINO or Obama-lite. We were no longer going to accept what the Republican party was trying to shove down our throats, even supporting Doug Hoffman in the New York special against the liberal Republican. That will not change. No tea party group has taken on the Republican establishment more than we have, and that will not change. We are totally committed to tea party principles of smaller government, less taxes, an end to deficit spending and free markets. Over 99% of tea party organizational support to winning tea party candidates came from the Tea Party Express so no group did more to elect tea party candidates.
In the interview, I stated, "Well, I think that whoever is the Republican nominee, they are going to have to have the support of the tea party movement, the entire tea party movement." This statement is reflective of my confidence in the strength of the tea party movement, which specifically means that I don't think a candidate can win the nomination without our support, much less win the general election.
My point was that the "cream will rise to the top," meaning that a true conservative will gain our support in the primaries and we will work together to defeat Obama. I believe in this movement and the people of this movement. I feel sure that once again, the tea party movement will work hard to send true conservatives to Washington, just like we did in 2010. I don’t believe a Republican can win without the strong support for the tea party movement. So when I say that we will support the nominee, I mean that we will support the nominee because he or she has won the nomination because of tea party support. I didn’t mean we will accept whatever is thrown our way.
In 2012, we have to defeat Barack Obama. This country will not survive another four years of his big government, socialist policies. Look at what has happened in only 2.5 years when Obama knows he has a reelection in 2012. Can you imagine another 4 years of him when there will be no reelection and has nothing to lose? He is the worst President that this country has ever had. We must remove him from the White House in 2012. We are now stuck with Kagan and Sotomayer. If Obama wins and appoints more justices, we will have no chance of turning back the march to socialism.
By the time that we have a nominee, I think the movement will have already spoken loud and clear and the nominee will have received the nomination with the support of the movement. If the nominee does not have the support of the movement, they cannot win the election. I have said that for months and months now and I firmly believe that.
Last election cycle, TPX was kicked and abused because we got involved in the primaries. We were told we needed to stay out of the primaries because engaging in campaign activity was the politically incorrect thing to do in the tea party movement. We jumped in anyway because we did not want to settle for the lesser of two evils in November. Tea Party Express will be doing the same after the presidential debate in September. We will be supporting the strongest and best constitutional conservative that emerges in the field.
While some may doubt the movement, I have full faith in the people across this country and know that we will have a significant impact in the primaries. We proved the strength and power of the movement in the primaries of 2010 and again in November of 2010. I think the same thing will happen again in the primaries of 2012 and again in November 2012.
The bottom line is this...you need to fight like a dog now in order to impact who the Republican nominee will be. The Tea Party Express national bus tour starts on August 20th and we have invited the candidates for president to give us their best shot on how to restore America to strength and prosperity. It culminates in the Tea Party presidential debate on September 12th in Tampa, Florida. I believe this process will start to unify the tea party around the strongest conservative candidates.
Tea Party Express has been the only tea party group that has put our money where our mouth is and supported true conservatives. I can promise you that will not change!
If you want to make a difference, then get involved in the primaries. That is the time to support the true conservative. What have you done to support your true conservative candidate today?
If you haven't seen the entire interview, you can watch it here: http://video.foxnews.com/#/v/976326533001/tea-partys-role-in-2012/?playlist_id=87937
On Saturday, I did an interview with Fox News about the tea party movement. As a result of that interview, my comments have been twisted and turned to sound as if I am selling out to the GOP and supporting one candidate. There is nothing farther from the truth. I am sorry for the confusion over my comments, but they have been now taken totally out of context.
First and foremost, as I stated in the interview, for full disclosure, I was/am neutral in the Presidential race and waiting to see which candidates are finally in. Then I will support the strongest viable tea party conservative in the race. No one has my support or the support of Tea Party Express at this time.
Last election cycle, Tea Party Express took on the establishment and worked hard to send true conservatives to Washington. We challenged the Republican party time and time again because we stood on principles and did not waiver. We were not willing to accept any RINO or Obama-lite. We were no longer going to accept what the Republican party was trying to shove down our throats, even supporting Doug Hoffman in the New York special against the liberal Republican. That will not change. No tea party group has taken on the Republican establishment more than we have, and that will not change. We are totally committed to tea party principles of smaller government, less taxes, an end to deficit spending and free markets. Over 99% of tea party organizational support to winning tea party candidates came from the Tea Party Express so no group did more to elect tea party candidates.
In the interview, I stated, "Well, I think that whoever is the Republican nominee, they are going to have to have the support of the tea party movement, the entire tea party movement." This statement is reflective of my confidence in the strength of the tea party movement, which specifically means that I don't think a candidate can win the nomination without our support, much less win the general election.
My point was that the "cream will rise to the top," meaning that a true conservative will gain our support in the primaries and we will work together to defeat Obama. I believe in this movement and the people of this movement. I feel sure that once again, the tea party movement will work hard to send true conservatives to Washington, just like we did in 2010. I don’t believe a Republican can win without the strong support for the tea party movement. So when I say that we will support the nominee, I mean that we will support the nominee because he or she has won the nomination because of tea party support. I didn’t mean we will accept whatever is thrown our way.
In 2012, we have to defeat Barack Obama. This country will not survive another four years of his big government, socialist policies. Look at what has happened in only 2.5 years when Obama knows he has a reelection in 2012. Can you imagine another 4 years of him when there will be no reelection and has nothing to lose? He is the worst President that this country has ever had. We must remove him from the White House in 2012. We are now stuck with Kagan and Sotomayer. If Obama wins and appoints more justices, we will have no chance of turning back the march to socialism.
By the time that we have a nominee, I think the movement will have already spoken loud and clear and the nominee will have received the nomination with the support of the movement. If the nominee does not have the support of the movement, they cannot win the election. I have said that for months and months now and I firmly believe that.
Last election cycle, TPX was kicked and abused because we got involved in the primaries. We were told we needed to stay out of the primaries because engaging in campaign activity was the politically incorrect thing to do in the tea party movement. We jumped in anyway because we did not want to settle for the lesser of two evils in November. Tea Party Express will be doing the same after the presidential debate in September. We will be supporting the strongest and best constitutional conservative that emerges in the field.
While some may doubt the movement, I have full faith in the people across this country and know that we will have a significant impact in the primaries. We proved the strength and power of the movement in the primaries of 2010 and again in November of 2010. I think the same thing will happen again in the primaries of 2012 and again in November 2012.
The bottom line is this...you need to fight like a dog now in order to impact who the Republican nominee will be. The Tea Party Express national bus tour starts on August 20th and we have invited the candidates for president to give us their best shot on how to restore America to strength and prosperity. It culminates in the Tea Party presidential debate on September 12th in Tampa, Florida. I believe this process will start to unify the tea party around the strongest conservative candidates.
Tea Party Express has been the only tea party group that has put our money where our mouth is and supported true conservatives. I can promise you that will not change!
If you want to make a difference, then get involved in the primaries. That is the time to support the true conservative. What have you done to support your true conservative candidate today?
If you haven't seen the entire interview, you can watch it here: http://video.foxnews.com/#/v/976326533001/tea-partys-role-in-2012/?playlist_id=87937
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Happy Memorial Day/Tea Are The World
A Message from Tea Party Express' own, Lloyd Marcus:
A few Memorial Days ago, I was sitting comfortably on my sofa, enjoying salty snacks and a refreshing sweet tea while watching a program honoring our military on TV. Mary would inform me when the charcoals were ready to throw on the steaks. Life was good.
Featured in the TV program was Veteran actor, Charles Durning who was a U.S. Army Ranger during WWII. Durning won the Silver Star for gallantry and was awarded three Purple Hearts for bravery at Normandy.
Despite his remarkable achievements and sacrifices for freedom, still moved after all these years, Durning humbly stood at the podium and wept for his fallen brothers. Wow, do they make real men like Durning anymore?
After the TV program honoring Durning and other American heroes, the following program honored great American conscientious objectors.
Folks, it was quite annoying watching these guys, conscientious objectors, being portrayed as superior human beings while pontificating about the evils of war and why they chose not to participate. I thought, “You guys are free to enjoy success, freedom and spout your crap “in English” because brave men like Charles Durning fought on your behalf. How dare you!”
Debbie Lee is the mom of Marc Alan Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. On numerous occasions, Marc stepped up putting himself at risk to defend his fellow soldiers. In response to the death of her decorated son and experiencing first hand the challenges facing the families of fallen soldiers, Debbie Lee founded AmericasMightyWarriors.org. http://bit.ly/iSLTD1
Almost a year ago, musicians, singers and bands across America responded to my call to come together to record a song titled, Taking Back America and donate their recorded songs for an album to celebrate America, honor our military and benefit the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, AmericasMightyWarriors.org.
The response was overwhelming. From Country music to rap by a black conservative and every genre in between, we selected the best 44 songs from hundreds of submissions. Jo Piazza at FoxNews titled the project, Tea Are The World.
Now, here is the truly heartwarming divine providence aspect of the project. We had no money for recording, manufacturing, distribution or marketing. When asked about such details, my response was, “I don't know?” I felt God only instructed me to put out the call to musicians. He did not fill me in on how it would all come together.
Remember the old Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland movies? In the films a character would say, “Let's put on our own show!” Another character would say, “That's a great idea! My uncle has 500 chairs stored in his garage.” They would rally together and put on an amazing production.
Tea Are The World pretty much came together the same way. Get this folks, around 100 musicians across America flew or drove, on their own dime, to Deltona Records in Florida to record, Taking Back America.
Emmy winning TV producer Norvell Rose informed me that he and his son, Conner, would be coming down from Virginia to attend the recording session to produce a music video and “Making of Tea Are The World” documentary; all for FREE. Both are included on DVD in the Tea Are The World package.
Deltona Records owner, music producer and engineer Frank Starchak is famed for recording Tupac Shakur and numerous other celebrities. Starchak recorded and produced the 100 musicians singing, Taking Back America. Starchak also mastered the 44 song double CD set included in the Tea Are The World package; completely FREE of charge.
Professional distributor, Tom Horn, offered to distribute Tea Are The World FREE of charge.
Singer, Lisa Scott Kelly and Debbie Lee, founder of AmericasMightyWarriors.org, shook the trees and found funds for manufacturing; which was our only expense. Everything has been donated.
Rev. Minion told me how his wife Danielle, a professional graphic designer, got involved. Upon hearing about Tea Are The World on the news, Danielle said, “Honey, I feel I am suppose to help these people”.
Danielle Minion designed the Tea Are The World package and promotional materials. She did all of the production artwork work needed to prepare the package for manufacturing. Danielle donated her services FREE of charge.
Now here is the kicker, after Danielle committed to our project, she became pregnant. Of her three pregnancies, this one has been the worst; sick almost very day. Then, Danielle's files of the project became corrupted. Rev. Minion said in Danielle's years in the business, never have so many things interrupted her completing a project.
Folks, I am pleased and grateful to announce that Tea Are The World is completed, beautifully packaged and available for purchase. Praise God.
Please do not think I am dissing other fund raisers. I am simply stating a fact. With some, when the dust clears, as little as 10% goes to the charity. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Tea Are The World go to AmericasMightyWarriors.org which benefits the families of our fallen soldiers.
Because of the sacrifices of our military which include brave women and men like Charles Durning and Marc Alan Lee, we are blessed to enjoy Memorial Day cookouts with our families. Please remember the families of our fallen soldiers; AmericasMightyWarriors.org.
http://vimeo.com/14767123
Happy Memorial Day!
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
LloydMarcus.com
A few Memorial Days ago, I was sitting comfortably on my sofa, enjoying salty snacks and a refreshing sweet tea while watching a program honoring our military on TV. Mary would inform me when the charcoals were ready to throw on the steaks. Life was good.
Featured in the TV program was Veteran actor, Charles Durning who was a U.S. Army Ranger during WWII. Durning won the Silver Star for gallantry and was awarded three Purple Hearts for bravery at Normandy.
Despite his remarkable achievements and sacrifices for freedom, still moved after all these years, Durning humbly stood at the podium and wept for his fallen brothers. Wow, do they make real men like Durning anymore?
After the TV program honoring Durning and other American heroes, the following program honored great American conscientious objectors.
Folks, it was quite annoying watching these guys, conscientious objectors, being portrayed as superior human beings while pontificating about the evils of war and why they chose not to participate. I thought, “You guys are free to enjoy success, freedom and spout your crap “in English” because brave men like Charles Durning fought on your behalf. How dare you!”
Debbie Lee is the mom of Marc Alan Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. On numerous occasions, Marc stepped up putting himself at risk to defend his fellow soldiers. In response to the death of her decorated son and experiencing first hand the challenges facing the families of fallen soldiers, Debbie Lee founded AmericasMightyWarriors.org. http://bit.ly/iSLTD1
Almost a year ago, musicians, singers and bands across America responded to my call to come together to record a song titled, Taking Back America and donate their recorded songs for an album to celebrate America, honor our military and benefit the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, AmericasMightyWarriors.org.
The response was overwhelming. From Country music to rap by a black conservative and every genre in between, we selected the best 44 songs from hundreds of submissions. Jo Piazza at FoxNews titled the project, Tea Are The World.
Now, here is the truly heartwarming divine providence aspect of the project. We had no money for recording, manufacturing, distribution or marketing. When asked about such details, my response was, “I don't know?” I felt God only instructed me to put out the call to musicians. He did not fill me in on how it would all come together.
Remember the old Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland movies? In the films a character would say, “Let's put on our own show!” Another character would say, “That's a great idea! My uncle has 500 chairs stored in his garage.” They would rally together and put on an amazing production.
Tea Are The World pretty much came together the same way. Get this folks, around 100 musicians across America flew or drove, on their own dime, to Deltona Records in Florida to record, Taking Back America.
Emmy winning TV producer Norvell Rose informed me that he and his son, Conner, would be coming down from Virginia to attend the recording session to produce a music video and “Making of Tea Are The World” documentary; all for FREE. Both are included on DVD in the Tea Are The World package.
Deltona Records owner, music producer and engineer Frank Starchak is famed for recording Tupac Shakur and numerous other celebrities. Starchak recorded and produced the 100 musicians singing, Taking Back America. Starchak also mastered the 44 song double CD set included in the Tea Are The World package; completely FREE of charge.
Professional distributor, Tom Horn, offered to distribute Tea Are The World FREE of charge.
Singer, Lisa Scott Kelly and Debbie Lee, founder of AmericasMightyWarriors.org, shook the trees and found funds for manufacturing; which was our only expense. Everything has been donated.
Rev. Minion told me how his wife Danielle, a professional graphic designer, got involved. Upon hearing about Tea Are The World on the news, Danielle said, “Honey, I feel I am suppose to help these people”.
Danielle Minion designed the Tea Are The World package and promotional materials. She did all of the production artwork work needed to prepare the package for manufacturing. Danielle donated her services FREE of charge.
Now here is the kicker, after Danielle committed to our project, she became pregnant. Of her three pregnancies, this one has been the worst; sick almost very day. Then, Danielle's files of the project became corrupted. Rev. Minion said in Danielle's years in the business, never have so many things interrupted her completing a project.
Folks, I am pleased and grateful to announce that Tea Are The World is completed, beautifully packaged and available for purchase. Praise God.
Please do not think I am dissing other fund raisers. I am simply stating a fact. With some, when the dust clears, as little as 10% goes to the charity. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Tea Are The World go to AmericasMightyWarriors.org which benefits the families of our fallen soldiers.
Because of the sacrifices of our military which include brave women and men like Charles Durning and Marc Alan Lee, we are blessed to enjoy Memorial Day cookouts with our families. Please remember the families of our fallen soldiers; AmericasMightyWarriors.org.
http://vimeo.com/14767123
Happy Memorial Day!
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
LloydMarcus.com
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Teaing It Up In Vegas To Defeat Obama
A Message From Tea Party Express' Own, Lloyd Marcus
I just returned home to Florida after co-hosting a 3 hour radio-thon in Vegas. We raised funds for the Campaign To Defeat Obama in 2012, of which, I am Vice Chair.
Las Vegas is the epitome of unlimited “outside of the box” anything is possible thinking. I love visionaries. Imagine the guy in a Bellagio hotel board meeting who said, “I realize we are located in a desert, but let's put a 1000 foot fountain out front with water shooting 250 feet in the air dancing to beautiful music!” http://bit.ly/irddGx
Then, there is the guy at the Mirage hotel who said, “Let's put a volcano out front which erupts with fire every hour”. Viva Las Vegas!
I had a wonderful exchange with one of the door men at my hotel whom I will call Joe (not his real name). “Excuse me sir, are you that tea party guy?” I replied, “Yes”. “I thought that was you.”
Joe, who is a union member, gave me the inside scoop regarding the illogical re-election of U.S. Senator Harry Reid. Nevada has high unemployment and ranks number one in the nation for foreclosures. Why on earth would voters re-elect Reid? According to Joe, union thugs bullied members who were not Reid supporters. They also pressured uninterested union members to vote and sent buses to take them to the polls. Joe said the union's intimidation tactics had no effect on him.
I offered Joe a tip for helping with my luggage. Joe said, “No way pal, I ain't takin' your money. I really appreciate what you are doin'”.
Before leaving my hotel room for the radio station, I read an email from a black woman. “Mr Marcus, what is your tea party doing for African-Americans?” I thought to reply, “Absolutely
Nothing!”
Why should we pandering to blacks, Hispanics or any other group? We are saving America for all Americans...period!
Then it dawned on me, we are doing something which will dramatically benefit “African Americans”. We are getting rid of Barack Obama in 2012.
Black unemployment rate under Obama is sky high, up to 16%. http://bit.ly/jeoKAQ
In the Washington DC charter school voucher program, black students were testing high winning them national attention. Obama ended the program to appease his faithful voters, the Teachers Union.
The abortion rate among black women far exceeds that of other groups. 50% of black babies are aborted. Obama enthusiastically supports Planned Parenthood and abortion.
So, to the black woman who emailed me asking what the tea party is doing for African Americans, we are performing a major service guaranteed to enrich the lives of not just blacks, but all Americans. We are kicking King Obama out of the Oval Office in 2012.
Special thanks to all of the patriots across the country who called in and donated during our Campaign To Defeat Obama radio-thon. While we were extremely grateful for the larger contributions, I found the twelve and eighteen dollar donations particularly heartwarming.
Such specific amounts imply the callers gave all they could afford. That's great. This is a We The People movement with everyone doing their part and whatever they can.
As I flew out of Vegas headed home, I say goodbye in a way which pays tribute to the late great King of Rock & Roll, Mr. Vegas, “Marcus has left the building”.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Vice Chair, www.CampaignToDefeatObama.com
LloydMarcus.com
I just returned home to Florida after co-hosting a 3 hour radio-thon in Vegas. We raised funds for the Campaign To Defeat Obama in 2012, of which, I am Vice Chair.
Las Vegas is the epitome of unlimited “outside of the box” anything is possible thinking. I love visionaries. Imagine the guy in a Bellagio hotel board meeting who said, “I realize we are located in a desert, but let's put a 1000 foot fountain out front with water shooting 250 feet in the air dancing to beautiful music!” http://bit.ly/irddGx
Then, there is the guy at the Mirage hotel who said, “Let's put a volcano out front which erupts with fire every hour”. Viva Las Vegas!
I had a wonderful exchange with one of the door men at my hotel whom I will call Joe (not his real name). “Excuse me sir, are you that tea party guy?” I replied, “Yes”. “I thought that was you.”
Joe, who is a union member, gave me the inside scoop regarding the illogical re-election of U.S. Senator Harry Reid. Nevada has high unemployment and ranks number one in the nation for foreclosures. Why on earth would voters re-elect Reid? According to Joe, union thugs bullied members who were not Reid supporters. They also pressured uninterested union members to vote and sent buses to take them to the polls. Joe said the union's intimidation tactics had no effect on him.
I offered Joe a tip for helping with my luggage. Joe said, “No way pal, I ain't takin' your money. I really appreciate what you are doin'”.
Before leaving my hotel room for the radio station, I read an email from a black woman. “Mr Marcus, what is your tea party doing for African-Americans?” I thought to reply, “Absolutely
Nothing!”
Why should we pandering to blacks, Hispanics or any other group? We are saving America for all Americans...period!
Then it dawned on me, we are doing something which will dramatically benefit “African Americans”. We are getting rid of Barack Obama in 2012.
Black unemployment rate under Obama is sky high, up to 16%. http://bit.ly/jeoKAQ
In the Washington DC charter school voucher program, black students were testing high winning them national attention. Obama ended the program to appease his faithful voters, the Teachers Union.
The abortion rate among black women far exceeds that of other groups. 50% of black babies are aborted. Obama enthusiastically supports Planned Parenthood and abortion.
So, to the black woman who emailed me asking what the tea party is doing for African Americans, we are performing a major service guaranteed to enrich the lives of not just blacks, but all Americans. We are kicking King Obama out of the Oval Office in 2012.
Special thanks to all of the patriots across the country who called in and donated during our Campaign To Defeat Obama radio-thon. While we were extremely grateful for the larger contributions, I found the twelve and eighteen dollar donations particularly heartwarming.
Such specific amounts imply the callers gave all they could afford. That's great. This is a We The People movement with everyone doing their part and whatever they can.
As I flew out of Vegas headed home, I say goodbye in a way which pays tribute to the late great King of Rock & Roll, Mr. Vegas, “Marcus has left the building”.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Vice Chair, www.CampaignToDefeatObama.com
LloydMarcus.com
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Sarah Palin, Leader of The Pack
A Message From Tea Party Express' Own, Lloyd Marcus
So, who do I like as our republican presidential candidate in 2012? Parodying the song recorded by The Shangri-Las: “The liberal media is always putting her down (down,down). They said, she came from the wrong said of town. They told us she was bad. Then I knew she was the best we had. That's when I fell for the leader of the pack.” Who am I singing about? Obviously, the one and only Sarah Palin.
Folks, it is a bit too early to go “all in” on any presidential candidate. I really like Herman Cain. But when I think of the one person who appears to be uncontrolled by liberal media attacks; who epitomizes the kind of “in your face” no holds barred approach to attacking Obama's horrific record, we tea party patriots are so desperately longing for, hands down, it is Sarah Palin.
I know. I know. Republican elites and conventional wisdom says, “Be reasonable. Palin is too toxic. She could never win. Pick an electable candidate like Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney.”
When Obamacare first became law, Huckabee said repealing it would be difficult. He suggested that we try to find some good in it. My mental buzzer went off, “Wrong answer”.
On Limbaugh's radio program, Donald Trump cautioned Paul Ryan to work with the democrats and not be too aggressive about moving forward with his budget proposal. Again, Trump set off my buzzer, “Wrong answer”.
“Working with democrats” ALWAYS means compromising our values, principles and desires. We want conservative representatives with backbone in Washington fighting on our behalf. Yes, the liberal media will portray them as Satan incarnate. But, there's a new sheriff in town called the Tea Party and we have our representatives' backs.
As for Romney, I do not sense a fire in the belly of this man about standing up for conservatism or the Tea Party.
The liberal media is planning a sequel to the McCain/Obama race in which they picked our “moderate” losing candidate.
Once again, the liberal media is telling us who is “too Tea Party” to win and why we should pick a moderate to run against Obama in 2012. The title of the liberal media's sequel is, “Sucker the Conservatives Two: This Time We Really Think You're Stupid”.
Let me tell you what I think about moderates. Even Jesus had a problem with moderates. He said, “You are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold, I will spew you out of my mouth”. In other words, for crying out loud, have the backbone, character and conviction to take a stand for something. The liberal media wants to set us up with another moderate linguine to lose AGAIN!
The 2012 presidential election is going to be all about Obama, mmm, mmm, mmm! Thus, we need a candidate who understands this reality and will boldly go after Obama politically; someone with all American John Wayne true grit committed to tea party principles. So far, our John Wayne is a Momma Grizzly.
As I said, it is a bit too early to formally endorse anyone. Palin may or may not throw her hat into the ring.
Now, regarding the issues, Palin is pretty much on the same page as most of us tea party patriots; drill baby drill, smaller government and etc.
And once again, I must cite her boldness and confidence when espousing her conservative beliefs. You never see Palin dancing around questions from liberal media hacks trying to make her conservative ideas sound mean, heartless, stupid and racist. It is extremely refreshing and encouraging to see someone on our side fearlessly challenging the liberal media!
And what about presidential charisma? In my nationwide travels on four Tea Party Express tours, in which Palin participated, nobody sparked excitement nor struck a stronger emotional chord with audiences at the rallies than Sarah Palin. She is a rock star. The people love her.
I pray that whomever we select as our presidential candidate will grasp the seriousness of the situation in which we find our country. Various potential republican presidential candidates are good people with great conservative ideas to get our country back on track. The most important criteria for a candidate to win my support is a willingness to launch a shock and awe all out assault on Obama's horrific record and terrifying agenda.
Obama has the bully pulpit of the Oval Office, his democrat minions, racist black so-called civil rights groups and a sycophant liberal mainstream media all working in concert for him to be reelected in 2012. America can not survive another republican presidential candidate committed to “playing nice” for fear of being called racist. As they say in AA, “Half measures avail us nothing”.
If Obama is reelected in 2012, America as we know it is over. King Obama must be politically dethroned.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
LloydMarcus.com
So, who do I like as our republican presidential candidate in 2012? Parodying the song recorded by The Shangri-Las: “The liberal media is always putting her down (down,down). They said, she came from the wrong said of town. They told us she was bad. Then I knew she was the best we had. That's when I fell for the leader of the pack.” Who am I singing about? Obviously, the one and only Sarah Palin.
Folks, it is a bit too early to go “all in” on any presidential candidate. I really like Herman Cain. But when I think of the one person who appears to be uncontrolled by liberal media attacks; who epitomizes the kind of “in your face” no holds barred approach to attacking Obama's horrific record, we tea party patriots are so desperately longing for, hands down, it is Sarah Palin.
I know. I know. Republican elites and conventional wisdom says, “Be reasonable. Palin is too toxic. She could never win. Pick an electable candidate like Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney.”
When Obamacare first became law, Huckabee said repealing it would be difficult. He suggested that we try to find some good in it. My mental buzzer went off, “Wrong answer”.
On Limbaugh's radio program, Donald Trump cautioned Paul Ryan to work with the democrats and not be too aggressive about moving forward with his budget proposal. Again, Trump set off my buzzer, “Wrong answer”.
“Working with democrats” ALWAYS means compromising our values, principles and desires. We want conservative representatives with backbone in Washington fighting on our behalf. Yes, the liberal media will portray them as Satan incarnate. But, there's a new sheriff in town called the Tea Party and we have our representatives' backs.
As for Romney, I do not sense a fire in the belly of this man about standing up for conservatism or the Tea Party.
The liberal media is planning a sequel to the McCain/Obama race in which they picked our “moderate” losing candidate.
Once again, the liberal media is telling us who is “too Tea Party” to win and why we should pick a moderate to run against Obama in 2012. The title of the liberal media's sequel is, “Sucker the Conservatives Two: This Time We Really Think You're Stupid”.
Let me tell you what I think about moderates. Even Jesus had a problem with moderates. He said, “You are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold, I will spew you out of my mouth”. In other words, for crying out loud, have the backbone, character and conviction to take a stand for something. The liberal media wants to set us up with another moderate linguine to lose AGAIN!
The 2012 presidential election is going to be all about Obama, mmm, mmm, mmm! Thus, we need a candidate who understands this reality and will boldly go after Obama politically; someone with all American John Wayne true grit committed to tea party principles. So far, our John Wayne is a Momma Grizzly.
As I said, it is a bit too early to formally endorse anyone. Palin may or may not throw her hat into the ring.
Now, regarding the issues, Palin is pretty much on the same page as most of us tea party patriots; drill baby drill, smaller government and etc.
And once again, I must cite her boldness and confidence when espousing her conservative beliefs. You never see Palin dancing around questions from liberal media hacks trying to make her conservative ideas sound mean, heartless, stupid and racist. It is extremely refreshing and encouraging to see someone on our side fearlessly challenging the liberal media!
And what about presidential charisma? In my nationwide travels on four Tea Party Express tours, in which Palin participated, nobody sparked excitement nor struck a stronger emotional chord with audiences at the rallies than Sarah Palin. She is a rock star. The people love her.
I pray that whomever we select as our presidential candidate will grasp the seriousness of the situation in which we find our country. Various potential republican presidential candidates are good people with great conservative ideas to get our country back on track. The most important criteria for a candidate to win my support is a willingness to launch a shock and awe all out assault on Obama's horrific record and terrifying agenda.
Obama has the bully pulpit of the Oval Office, his democrat minions, racist black so-called civil rights groups and a sycophant liberal mainstream media all working in concert for him to be reelected in 2012. America can not survive another republican presidential candidate committed to “playing nice” for fear of being called racist. As they say in AA, “Half measures avail us nothing”.
If Obama is reelected in 2012, America as we know it is over. King Obama must be politically dethroned.
Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
LloydMarcus.com
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