January 19, 2010 was a busy day for Patriots. A trip to Montgomery, Alabama found hundreds of members of the Tea Party on the steps of the state house. The “Welcome Back” party also drew a few other attendees. These were Republicans who aspire to be the next Governor of the State of Alabama. The “Welcome Back” rally was organized by Tea Party Chapters. People from all over the state came to attend the event. This was intended to emphasize to state legislators the need for a state sovereignty amendment, as well as to address the issue of gun rights.
Candidates Kay Ivey, Tim James, Bill Johnson and state Representative Robert Bentley (who had to be in session) were in attendance at Tuesday’s rally. Several Republican legislators showed up including Greg Wren, Mac Gipson and David Grimes. They braved the comments of speakers during this rally. The message was well-put and notice was taken of the will of Alabamians in regard to our values.
The Republicans were taken to task for not standing up for conservative values. The GOP has shown the inclination recently with the NY23 race and a few others, in backing liberal candidates. The National GOP has given the “hands off” excuse and laid the blame solely at the feet of local GOP officials. This trend is not appreciated nor wanted by the majority of Americans, as could be seen at this rally as well as others in the past.
The State Sovereignty Resolution claiming sovereignty under the 10th Amendment has passed both the House and the Senate of Alabama. The resolution is now headed to Governor Riley’s desk. Earlier in 2009, this writer asked Governor Riley if he would sign such a resolution, if passed. His comment was, “if it gets to my desk, I will sign it.” So there. Governor? Let’s get the pen out, please.
It is also important to note that one year after Barack Obama won the state of Massachusetts by 70% or so, Republican challenger, Scott Brown, who was basically ignored by all but The Tea Party; the race assumed to be going to Democrat Martha Coakley, won the Senate seat vacated by the late Ted Kennedy. This is a huge victory for the GOP, conservatives, The Tea Party and Patriots all across the nation. Donations were sent in from every state in the union to Brown’s campaign in order to help him win this election. This may be an indication of a proverbial bloodbath for Democrats in the House of Representatives as well as Democratic Senators in the fall, 2010. FLIP THE HOUSE! When Americans stand up together, this proves that “we” can fight for America. And, we are fighting for the soul of America.
Fight on Patriots. Enjoy the victory for a few hours; but we have a lot of work to do, a long road to take during 2010. And, congratulations to Senator-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts.
Bamabelle
