Mast and Roth at Stadium Grill
At the June meeting of the PBCTP, District 18 Congressman Brian Mast and District 85 Florida Representative Rick Roth updated a large and boisterous crowd of tea party enthusiasts on their work in their respective chambers.
Being in the minority party when Nancy Pelosi is speaker must be a frustrating experience, as most of what happens goes on with little or no Republican input. If the Republicans stick together though (not a usual occurrence), sometimes it is possible to slow things down. Lately, we are seeing more of a spine from the Congressional GOP, evidenced by Brian Mast’s pushback on the mask mandates on the floor of Congress.
Brian is in his third term, and running for re-election next year. His support of the Trump agenda is well known and gets him high marks from the various scorekeeping groups like Heritage Acton (98%).
His message to us on Monday was “there is hope”, as cracks are appearing in the Democrat caucus.
For example, as the Biden administration gives money to the Palestinian Authority that will likely be buying Hamas Rockets from Iran, the far left in Congress is trying to withhold arms sales to Israel – something that at least some Democrats reject.
As China, North Korea and Russia are behind hacking attacks on our infrastructure, there is bipartisan support for beefing up cybersecurity and going on the attack.
The democrats for the most part stick to their agenda though, and the chairman of every committee that he sits on has the same basic approach to legislation – put it in a framework of organized labor, climate change and social justice – nothing else matters.
On HR1 and the subversion of elections (which passed with zero Republican votes), the only thing holding it back is the preservation of the filibuster – something only a couple of Democrats in the Senate are supporting. Our best defense, in Brian’s view, is state and local action, such as the Florida election bill (SB90) that will protect elections. That and prayer are necessary to make sure 2022 does not result in another stolen election. We all need to back President Trump and Ron DeSantis, and the other leaders who are fighting for us.
Other areas of concern are the proposed budget with $6 trillion for “infrastructure” but zero of border security, and the fact that the Biden pentagon would prefer soldiers that are “woke” rather than aggressive and competent.
This year’s legislative session in Tallahassee should make us all proud. As the Biden Administration and their Progressive minions in Congress go about their business of compromising election integrity, mismanaging the pandemic, socializing the economy, promoting Marxist ideology in the schools and encouraging the muzzling of Conservative expression in Social Media, the state of Florida has said “Stop! Enough!” Many of the bills that were passed and signed into law directly counter the Progressive agenda in DC.
District 85 Representative Rick Roth was in the thick of it this year, and came to the PBCTP this week to highlight what a Republican Legislature and great Governor can do when the times demand it.
Rick ran through a list of the bills that he thinks will have the most impact, and reminded us that (if re-elected next year), he has three years to get a lot more done.
His “top bills” list included:
- The “anti-riot” act (HB1) – which allows citizens to sue local officials if they defund the police or fail to control rioting in their communities
- Police reform (HB7051) – that addresses “choke holds” and other practices
- Election integrity (SB90) – which eliminates ballot harvesting and sets ground rules for Vote-by-Mail
- Social Media Censorship (HB7013) – protecting candidates and citizens in Florida from arbitrary “canceling” by social media companies
- School Choice (HB7045) – expanding vouchers to 375% of the poverty line ($100K for a family of 4)
- Fairness in Women’s Sports (HB51) – limiting women’s sports competition to biological women
He also walked through some of the aspects of the Seminole Compact emerging from the recent special session, such as online sports betting and participation by thrid party venues like the PBC Kennel Club.
“There is Always Hope” – Nigel Farage Rallies the PBCTP
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the Tea Party grassroots gathered upstairs at the Stadium Grill in Abacoa to hear from Brexit mastermind Nigel Farage.
Introduced by CL Bryant, who reminded us that “When the government fears the people that is Liberty, when the people fear the government that is Tyranny”, this event was part of a FreedomWorks sponsored multi-city tour that is bringing the lessons of Brexit to the USA.
Brexit is now a done deal. After a clear victory at the ballot box, it took years to actually make it happen as Britain’s equivalent of our “deep staters” dragged their feet and placed obstacle after obstacle in its way. For Nigel Farage, it was a 30 year journey. From his position as a member of the European Parliament, he argued, cajoled and organized his way to a stunning victory in June of 2016, when British voters chose to “Leave” the European Union by a 4% margin. In October of that year, then Prime Minister Theresa May invoked Article 50, formally giving notice of Britain’s intent to leave the EU. It was not a done deal though until the end of 2020.
The globalist institutional powers, including governments and the media were overwhelmingly opposed to the idea and heaped ridicule on the concept and on its proponents. Nigel though, proved that grassroots can have the final say if they are organized and the cause is just. In our country, the same sorts of elite, globalist opposition derided the candidacy of Donald Trump, and used every tool in their extensive toolbox to thwart his election. Just like with Brexit, the unlikely outcome was achieved, narrowly yet decisively.
In Nigel’s view, the comparison goes farther. Because of our History (revolution and war of 1812 notwithstanding), we have a closer affinity with Britain than any other country. We have similar organizing principles and value liberty. The history of the European Union is one of usurping the power and sovereignty of its member states in favor of a central bureaucracy, much like the power of the individual and of the states has been eroded in the US by our enormous bloated federal government.
With the results of the flawed 2020 election, we are now saddled with an “Empire Strikes Back” situation, yet as Nigel said several times, there is always hope to sustain us. The most important rallying issue in Brexit was uncontrolled immigration into the EU and by extension, into the UK itself. Leaving the EU was seen by some as the only answer. As our own border is being swamped by unheard of numbers of undocumented migrants, truckloads of illegal drugs, and cartel controlled human trafficking, the Biden Administration will be held to account if we all work together.
Nigel became the face of Brexit and made it happen through will and determination. We can do the same with Donald Trump and the MAGA agenda.
There is always hope.
Nigel Farage and CL Bryant on 5/8
for a Meet and Greet with Nigel Farage and Rev. CL Bryant.
1:30 – 3:00 PM
FreedomWorks, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Tea Party for this stop, is proud to launch “America’s Comeback” tour featuring Brexit leader Nigel Farage! Now more than ever, Grassroots has the chance to take back America for working class people! Join us to hear how Grassroots activists like yourself played an integral part in the Brexit movement, which led to Britain’s independence from the centralized power hungry European Union!
Stadium Grill
1203 Town Center Drive
Jupiter, Fl 33458
TIME: 1:30 PM – Order off the Open Menu
No Charge for Meeting
Please RSVP below.
About Nigel Farage:
A veteran grassroots campaigner, Nigel Farage was first elected to the European Parliament in 1999, and fought an inspirational battle for decades to take Britain out of the European Union. His staunch nationalism and unapologetic populism made him a darling of the working classes, and a formidable opponent to the comfortably corrupt cronyism of the European Union in Brussels.
His appeal to the forgotten men and women of Britain was instrumental in forcing the Brexit vote in 2016, a vote which saw national pride and the average people triumph over London elitism and globalist fear-mongering. Nigel remained active in British politics to ensure that Brexit means Brexit, which was eventually achieved in January 2020. As America stands facing her own crisis of leadership, Nigel is headed to the heartland of the USA, with a message of hope and courage for these tumultuous times.
About Rev. CL Bryant:
Reverend C.L. Bryant is a dynamic and highly sought after motivator, activist, Gospel preacher, and film producer. He has been a minister for nearly four decades and spent time as a missionary in the Amazon. He has also worked in the financial sector for twenty-five years and is the former NAACP President for the Garland, TX unit. C.L. currently hosts his own radio show and frequently works on other multimedia projects, including FreedomWorks’ video series Real Talk.
Brian Mast and Rick Roth on June 7th
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State Representative Rick Roth
In Washington DC, the battle lines are drawn. With a slim majority (currently it is 218-212 with several seats yet to be determined), the Democrats are behaving like the opposition does not exist. They are ramming through their Progressive agenda and sending bills to the Senate that would change our country forever if passed. Only the filibuster stands in their way, and the good graces of Democrats Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin who have said they will protect it. What can Republicans do to stop this train?
For some thoughts on this and other things, we will have our CD18 Congressman Brian Mast on June 7th at the Stadium Grill.
While our fighters like Brian struggle against Pelosi’s minions in Washington, the state governments are also engaged in putting roadblocks in front of this Progressive caravan. In the current session, we are seeing bills to hold rioters accountable, solidify election integrity, and get our schools open and our economy booming. By the time of this meeting, the session will be over and HD85 Representative Rick Roth will fill us in on what was accomplished. He can also tell us what to expect from the redistricting that will happen before the 2022 elections, which is another function of the Florida Legislature.
Stadium Grill
1203 Town Center Drive
Jupiter, Fl 33458
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner – Order off the Open Menu
No Charge for Meeting
7:00PM Meeting.
Please RSVP below.
FreedomWorks Here on April 5
Our country is in danger. With the slimmest majority in many years, the Democrats are acting like the opposition does not exist. They passed a $1.9 Trillion (with a “T”) “Covid Rescue” package that bails out the blue states, funds an outrageous progressive wish list, and has very little to do with Covid. They are planning to ram “HR-1” down our throats that will federalize elections and institutionalize voter fraud nationwide. They have opened the borders and Covid infected migrants are pouring across, being put up in hotels on the taxpayer dime, and flown or bussed to every corner of the country.
What can we do about all this? The Tea Party came together in 2009 to fight the outrages of the Obama Administration, but this is so much worse. Do we have it in us to rise up and do it all again?
For some thoughts on this, please join us for a session with FreedomWorks on April 5.
One of our speakers will be Laura Zorc.
To FreedomWorks, Laura Zorc brings years of experience and expertise in the subject of education reform and an unparalleled devotion for putting power back in the hands of parents and families.
Laura’s focus shifted to education when her children began public school in Florida. Desiring a quality education for her four children, Laura served in multiple positions on the parent-teacher board of her children’s schools, was elected twice as president of her county’s parent-teacher association, and co-founded Florida Parents Against Common Core (FPACC), one of the largest parent-led advocacy groups in the state. Additionally, she served on former Florida Governor Rick Scott’s Education Committee as the parent representative before being elected to the Indian River County School Board.
In Laura’s free time you will find her volunteering on various education committees, giving professional tax preparation advice through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program, and along with her husband, Tim, advocating for foster children in need of loving homes. She is a proud mother and grandmother of Florida public school students aging from kindergarten to 10th grade.
Stadium Grill
1203 Town Center Drive
Jupiter, Fl 33458
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner – Order off the Open Menu
No Charge for Meeting
7:00PM Meeting.
Please RSVP below.
House Passes Gun Control HR-8 with help from Florida Republicans
The far left which currently controls our federal government, is coming after your guns. See: “A look at Democrats HR-8 Universal Background Checks Bill“.
The first step on this road is House bill HR-8, which mandates “universal background checks” and much more that is troubling. Passed 227-203, eight “Republicans” joined all but 1 Democrat in passage. Three of these eight were from Florida, and have been placed on our “RINO WATCH”:
- Vern Buchanan – CD16 (Sarasota and Manatee counties)
- Carlos Gimenez – CD26 (Monroe County)
- Maria Salazar – CD27 (Miami Dade)
It should be noted that Gimenez, as well as Mario Diaz Balart (CD25 Miami-Dade, Collier) already had the “RINO Watch” distinction for their vote to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments.
Our own Congressman Brian Mast (CD18) voted against this infringement on the second amendment, (see: “Mast Reverses Position on Background Checks” ) and so far has a perfect score on our 9 bill “RINO Watch” list.
For Brian’s explanation of his vote on HR-8, see: Rep. Mast on HR-8
For our current watchlist, see: RINO-WATCH
Candidate Night on March 1
Meet your Municipal Candidates for the March 9 elections.
Council and commission candidates from West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach and Tequesta have been invited.
Stadium Grill
1203 Town Center Drive
Jupiter, Fl 33458
TIME: 5:30 PM Dinner – Order off the Open Menu
No Charge for Meeting
7:00PM Meeting.
Please RSVP below.
Regular Monthly Meetings to be Suspended
Dear Palm Beach County Tea Party Patriots:
Palm Beach County Tea Party has been a leading conservative force in the area since 2011, and prior to that so was the South Florida Tea Party formed in 2009. Leadership has changed over time, but original members remain active in many ways in the community. I have been President since 2011.
Barbara and I have contemplated slowing down for some time, and trying to get our younger members to increase their visibility, but with very few exceptions this effort has not been successful. Much of our focus in 2020 was on the November election, hindered a great deal by Covid.
We will continue to have meetings as needed, but not regularly scheduled monthly meetings. We have contacted many of our current officials and invited them to join us in person or where possible by Zoom.
We will always continue to support our conservative candidates.
We will always support Donald Trump and the Constitution.
We will always honor G-D and our Flag.
Palm Beach County Tea Party has had many successful years and hopefully with your continued support, activism and Patriotism we will have better years to come.
Thanks to all of you Palm Beach County Tea Party Patriots!
Love,
Mel and Barbara Grossman
Time to Get Out and VOTE!!!
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True the Vote 2020
