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		<title>President&#8217;s Day ; )</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bridget</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday, February 21st, is Presidents&#8217; Day! Let&#8217;s celebrate George Washington&#8217;s birthday by supporting the principles of liberty and those who defend them!
Liberty PAC will host its first-ever Money Bomb!
http://www.libertypac.com/
Please mark it on your calendar and consider contributing ; )
Peace ya&#8217;ll!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Monday, February 21st, is Presidents&#8217; Day! Let&#8217;s celebrate George Washington&#8217;s birthday by supporting the principles of liberty and those who defend them!</p>
<p>Liberty PAC will host its first-ever Money Bomb!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.libertypac.com/">http://www.libertypac.com/</a></p>
<p>Please mark it on your calendar and consider contributing ; )</p>
<p>Peace ya&#8217;ll!</p>
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		<title>It Pays to Pay Attention</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bridget</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It definitely pays to know what kind of bills are being passed by the representatives you put in office. You thought your job was done when you left the polls? Silly...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world keeps spinning even if you close your eyes. You just miss out on what&#8217;s going on in front of you&#8230;.and if you have my coordination skills you will probably trip and hurt yourself in the process&#8230;so it pays to pay attention ; )</p>
<p>And it definitely pays to know what kind of bills are being passed by the representatives you put in office. You thought your job was done when you left the polls? Silly&#8230;</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000">Now pay attention.</span></p>
<p>Here are two specific issues that I consider worthy of yours&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>1. SCR4007 Approving a constitutional convention</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/documents/11-3018-01000.pdf">http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/documents/11-3018-01000.pdf</a></p>
<p>SCR4007 is a concern. Don&#8217;t get me wrong I&#8217;d like to but a cap on the federal debt more than ever. But is a con-con the best way? Does the average Joe know what a con-con entails and the dangers it could pose to our Constitution? Doubtful&#8230; Article V of the U.S. Constitution <em><strong>does not</strong></em> <em><strong>limit</strong></em> what could be done at such a convention. There&#8217;s a reason why con-cons are not really popular. I <em>try</em> to trust my reps to protect and enforce the Constitution. But sorry guys and gals, given the track record for representatives across the board, I&#8217;m not really ready to give them an opportunity to rewrite our Constitution! It&#8217;s not as far-fetched as you would think.  Here&#8217;s a novel idea&#8230;why not try upholding the Constitution as is? Seems to me we&#8217;d be in less of a hurt bag if we would have <em>paid more attention</em> to it in the first place&#8230;</p>
<p>Oppose the con-con. States should <span style="text-decoration: underline;">enforce</span>, <em>not revise</em>, the Constitution!</p>
<p><strong>2. SB2309 State Nullification of Obamacare</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/documents/11-0742-02000.pdf">http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/documents/11-0742-02000.pdf</a></p>
<p>This is some good news. Refreshing actually! ND state legislators want to keep the federal government in check. Let&#8217;s face it&#8230;not a bad idea on most, if not all, counts. This bill basically states that the health care bill is unconstitutional and that ND will not recognize it. And we&#8217;ll sock you with a penalty if you try to enforce it in our state. Pretty straight forward. I like it. It&#8217;s got some teeth; ) But it&#8217;s up to you, me, and the rest of ND and America to support bills like this. We need to let our reps know that this is a good one. Call em. Email. Get the word out. Stickers for these sponsors ; )</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000">So pay attention folks. It&#8217;s your civic responsibility. Remember that. </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Call your reps and senators and let them know what you think of these and other bills and resolutions. They need to hear from us. We are North Dakota.</strong></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s some contact information for ya&#8217;ll&#8230;.</p>
<p>ND Senate roster:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.legis.nd.gov/docs/pdf/senateroster.pdf">http://www.legis.nd.gov/docs/pdf/senateroster.pdf</a></p>
<p>ND House roster:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.legis.nd.gov/docs/pdf/houseroster.pdf">http://www.legis.nd.gov/docs/pdf/houseroster.pdf</a></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #ff0000">Contact the Human Services Committee</span> <span style="color: #000000">and let them know how you feel about</span> SB2309 <strong>before</strong> they vote on it next week <span style="color: #000000">(scroll down for Committee contact info&#8230;don&#8217;t make me do all the work ; ) </span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/senate/standing-comm/">http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/62-2011/senate/standing-comm/</a></p>
<p><em><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #000000">For additional information about the</span> con-con <span style="color: #000000">check out these links:</span></span></em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.libertynewsnetwork.tv/?p=685">http://www.libertynewsnetwork.tv/?p=685</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMg_yGlcUX4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMg_yGlcUX4</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/1241">http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/1241</a></p>
<p><em>and <span style="color: #ff0000">FYI:</span> North Dakota (in 2001) was one of 16 states that have passed resolutions to rescind all previous Con-Con calls.</em></p>
<p><strong>Thanks for paying attention! : )</strong></p>
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		<title>Come together ; )</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bridget</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To converge is "...to come together and unite in a common interest or focus." This is what the upcoming "Converge on the Capitol" event is about.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To converge is &#8220;&#8230;<em>to come together and unite in a common interest or focus</em>.&#8221; This is what the upcoming &#8220;<a href="http://www.campaignforliberty.com/usa/ND/">Converge on the Capitol</a>&#8221; event is about.</p>
<p style="padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 0px;margin: 0px">If you care about issues effecting our state and country, even just a little, and you want to find a way to make a difference with the people making the bills, get to Biso on the 17th. You&#8217;ll meet some cool people, get some fresh info, heck&#8230;you&#8217;ll even get a shiny button!</p>
<p style="padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 0px;margin: 0px">Opportunities to stay involved and help support an informed electorate are out there. This is one.</p>
<p style="padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 0px;margin: 0px">So check it out ; )</p>
<p style="padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 0px;margin: 0px">Monday January 17th, 2011<br />
12:00-2:00<br />
ND Heritage Center, Bismarck<br />
Doors open at 11:00</p>
<p style="padding-top: 10px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 10px;padding-left: 0px;margin: 0px">For more information and a list of event sponsors check out: <a href="http://www.campaignforliberty.com/usa/ND/">http://www.campaignforliberty.com/usa/ND/</a></p>
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		<title>The Health Care Law and YOU</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bridget</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a whole lot of law.
How much do you know about it? How will it effect you and your family?
With the myths and misinformation surrounding this new health care law it&#8217;s easy to get confused. You could try reading it&#8230; it&#8217;s over 2,000  pages. And if you can actually understand the complex and convoluted political [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s a whole lot of law.</p>
<p>How much do you know about it? How will it effect you and your family?</p>
<p>With the myths and misinformation surrounding this new health care law it&#8217;s easy to get confused. You could try reading it&#8230; it&#8217;s over 2,000  pages. And if you can actually understand the complex and convoluted political jargon&#8230;well then you should definitely get a sticker ; )</p>
<p>Or you could check out this 30 minute DVD showing to find out what&#8217;s in the law and how it will impact you and your loved ones.  Ask questions and get some answers.</p>
<p>There will be cookies&#8230;yes Michelle&#8230;cookies&#8230;. ; )</p>
<p>The when and where:</p>
<p>10/26/10<br />
7:00PM<br />
West Fargo Library<br />
109 3rd Street East<br />
West Fargo, ND</p>
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		<title>Defending the Tenth</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Policy Council hosts the 3rd Annual Free Market Forum featuring former Congressmen Barry Goldwater, Jr. and New York  Times bestselling author Dr. Thomas Woods.
Join them for dinner, drinks, and discussion! Table topics will include state sovereignty and how advocating policies like socialized medicine and cap and trade are effecting it. What [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The North Dakota Policy Council hosts the <a href="http:/http://freemarketforum.org//" target="_blank">3rd Annual Free Market Forum </a>featuring former <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Goldwater,_Jr." target="_blank"><strong>Congressmen Barry Goldwater, Jr.</strong></a> and <em>New York  Times</em> bestselling author <a href="http://www.thomasewoods.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Dr. Thomas Woods</strong>.</a></p>
<p>Join them for dinner, drinks, and discussion! Table topics will include state sovereignty and how advocating policies like socialized medicine and cap and trade are effecting it. What happened to the tenth? Learn about this critical amendment and why now, more than ever, we need to start remembering it!</p>
<p>Check out the details! Fire up!</p>
<p><a href="http://freemarketforum.org/" target="_blank">http://freemarketforum.org/</a></p>
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		<title>One car at a time.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We did a lot of this too&#8230;might have to start doing that again too.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We did a lot of this too&#8230;might have to start doing that again too.</p>
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		<title>At the peak.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This was our largest meeting ever!  130.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This was our largest meeting ever!  130.</p>
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		<title>Back in the day.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We used to do all these parades, kinda miss those.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We used to do all these parades, kinda miss those.</p>
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		<title>The old bridge</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many good times were had here.
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		<title>TVG Meetings</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a shot from one of our last meetings.
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