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McDonough, GA Tea Party draws a good crowd to the town square.

Below are images and videos from the McDonough Tea Party, held at noon in the town square.  Around 100 attended, according to estimates, and several candidates used the opportunity to make their case. by Brandi Naragon One of the emerging … Continue reading

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Over 7,500 attend the Atlanta Tax Day Tea Party

Herman Cain and other local political figures highlighted the Tea Party at the Georgia Capitol. by Michael Naragon Below are images of the event, as well as video coverage of several speakers, including presidential candidate Herman Cain, Georgia 7th District … Continue reading

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Where will the patriots be on April 15? At their local Tea Parties, of course!

On Thursday, you can cut your check to the Tax Cheat-in-Chief, then motor down to your local protest and tell him where to file it! by Michael Naragon This list is as comprehensive as possible and will be updated as … Continue reading

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Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) crashes Republican district meeting

Certifiably insane?  Perhaps. by Michael Naragon The man who has made himself famous by saying outrageous things on the floor of the House  (i.e., Republican health plan = “Die Quickly!”) is now taking his fight to the local level.  To … Continue reading

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Black conservatives find support from the Tea Party movement

In the face of heavy criticism, many black conservatives are joining the Tea Party movement, and some are running as conservative answers to Democratic incumbents. by Michael Naragon The full article from the State-controlled AP can be found here.  One … Continue reading

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Petraeus for President? A Historical Perspective.

Would Gen. David H. Petraeus make an effective president?  He continues to rebuff calls for him to run, and the experience of history makes it difficult to predict his success. by Michael Naragon “I thought I’d said ‘no’ about as … Continue reading

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Would an Obama-Bayh ticket save the Democratic presidency?

Most pundits are speculating that Evan Bayh’s dramatic departure from the Democrat Party was a jump from a sinking ship.  Perhaps it was something more strategic… by Michael Naragon While Rush Limbaugh and conservative prognosticators spend their time arguing the … Continue reading

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Are Tea Party Leaders Replacing Grass With Astroturf?

In February, the national Tea Party “Convention” will be held in Nashville, TN to “bring together local Tea Party leaders from many groups and share ideas in preparation for the 2010 primary and general elections as well as other work … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas to the Food Stamp, er, SNAP recipients

On a late Christmas Eve run to the local grocery, I realized how much Christmas cheer I’ve really been spreading! by Michael Naragon Due to my new addiction to the children’s Christmas gift, a Nintendo Wii, I’ll make this relatively … Continue reading

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