Monday
Apr122010
April 15th Tea Party - Please Read!
by 
Jim Steineke Monday, April 12, 2010 at 11:44PM
Jim Steineke Monday, April 12, 2010 at 11:44PM
As you know the Fox Valley Initiative will be hosting the second annual Tax Day Tea Party this Thursday at Fox Banquets in Appleton. The past year has been an exhilarating journey and we have met many great patriots who want to ensure that the American Dream will be alive and well for future generations to come. From the Fox Valley to Washington D.C. hundreds of thousands of concerned citizens across these great United States have peacefully assembled at events to exercise their Constitutional rights.
Unfortunately there are some opposing elements that simply cannot compete on the battlefield of ideas so they now resort to smear tactics in an effort to discredit the Tea Party movement. They hurl false accusations of violence, homophobia, and racism and are even willing to “infiltrate” rallies posing as Tea Partiers to give the illusion that their claims have merit. This is cowardly and deceitful. From one of their websites:
Since its inception, the Fox Valley Initiative has steadfastly held to the following core principles:
We do not target any specific group(s) for inclusion or exclusion. Anyone who shares these core beliefs is welcome to join us. As stated in the Declaration of Independence “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
We at the Fox Valley Initiative denounce racism, bigotry, and violence in any form and it has no place in our organization or at our events. Anyone inciting hostile acts during our gathering on private property will be removed and the video of their actions turned over to the appropriate authorities.
The intent of our opposition is to silence our voices but they will fail. We will continue to speak out, assemble peacefully, and legally exercise our rights as citizens. We will defeat emotionally charged rhetoric with sound reasoning and facts. Our grievances will be addressed using the ballot box.
Unfortunately there are some opposing elements that simply cannot compete on the battlefield of ideas so they now resort to smear tactics in an effort to discredit the Tea Party movement. They hurl false accusations of violence, homophobia, and racism and are even willing to “infiltrate” rallies posing as Tea Partiers to give the illusion that their claims have merit. This is cowardly and deceitful. From one of their websites:
Whenever possible, we will act on behalf of the Tea Party in ways which exaggerate their least appealing qualities (misspelled protest signs, wild claims in TV interviews, etc.) to further distance them from mainstream America and damage the public’s opinion of them. We will also use the inside information that we have gained in order to disrupt and derail their plans.
Since its inception, the Fox Valley Initiative has steadfastly held to the following core principles:
We believe in
1) Limited Government operating within the bounds of the constitution.
2) Lower taxes and balanced budgets.
3) Protection and preservation of private property rights.
4) A Free Market Economy.
5) Integrity and accountability in our Government.
We do not target any specific group(s) for inclusion or exclusion. Anyone who shares these core beliefs is welcome to join us. As stated in the Declaration of Independence “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
We at the Fox Valley Initiative denounce racism, bigotry, and violence in any form and it has no place in our organization or at our events. Anyone inciting hostile acts during our gathering on private property will be removed and the video of their actions turned over to the appropriate authorities.
The intent of our opposition is to silence our voices but they will fail. We will continue to speak out, assemble peacefully, and legally exercise our rights as citizens. We will defeat emotionally charged rhetoric with sound reasoning and facts. Our grievances will be addressed using the ballot box.
Thanks to Ben Froland for writing this for the FVI
Reader Comments (8)
I wish i could be there thursday but i can not get away from work. There is nothing better than spending the day with all you hard working, law abiding, tax paying, patriotic, Americans.If you come across one of these liberals trying to pose as a Tea party member, do not get angry, do not be mean. JUST SIMPLY ASK THEM HOW THEY CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT KNOWING THE POLICIES OF THE OBAMA ADMANASTRATION ARE PUTTING THERE KIDS AND GRAND KIDS DEEPER IN DEBT THAN ANY OTHER GENERATION BEFORE THEM.
I will bring my water gun! to squit the opposing infiltrators in the crotch so everyone can point and laugh at them! if you see one point him/her out they hate being made fun of! See you there.
I have a dream for my children and grandchildren:
That when they hear the National anthem, tears of pride will be in their eyes.
when they say the Pledge of Allegence, they will say GOD and know who HE is.
when they vote, they will trust who they are voting for and never FEAR them
when they hear "WE THE PEOPLE", they will know that inculudes all people.
when they hear the word FREEDOM, they will know someone paid a price.
ITS TIME TO TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY.........VOTE THEM OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am hearing of infiltration to our peaceful gathering!
I will try to bring water balloons,so I can wash the obama infiltrators!
I want to fill them with holy water,maybe? A modern day stoning and baptismal all in one!
:0)
What time is the rally on thursday?
What is the address of Fox Banquets in Appleton?
the rally is at 6pm and the address is 111 E. Kimball St.
I will do everything I can do to be there. It is important that our so called representatives hear us load and clear that it is time to lesson to our needs, not there back pockets.
I am unable to attend as well due to a previous commitment but I hope everyone that can go has a great time! Hopefully I can attend the next activity.