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We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
These words, penned over 230 years ago, are an introduction to the Constitution of the United States, the framework for governmental operations in our Republic. Unlike the dictatorial governments around the world which choked the life blood from the people over which they ruled, our constitution was designed to be the chains of restraint over a far-reaching , burdensome government. We, the Shoals Patriots, look to the constitution as our guide to freedom. Government bureaucrats and elected officials often lose sight of their purpose as designated under this very constitution and burden the freedom-loving electorate with ever increasing taxation, mandates on business, and regulation over every aspect of our lives. We have been Taxed Enough Already.
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As Patriots, it is our duty to pass along to our posterity the knowledge and power We The People are guaranteed through the Constitution. Courses in Constitutional Studies are now available here.
"A primary object.should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?"
-George Washington
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Upcoming Events
Town Hall Mixer
April 6, 6 PM -8 PM
Demo's Restaurant
All candidates welcome & invited to attend
Tax Day TEA Party 2
April 15th, 2010
noon - 1 PM
Lauderdale County Courthouse
March to Post Office after rally
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Who are the Shoals Patriots?
· We are Christians.
· We love our country!
· We are conservatives.
· We seek to educate the public about current issues and how these issues impact them.
· We follow our elected officials to see how they vote and share this information with the public.
· We are a non-partisan group; regardless of your political party, you are welcome in our group.
· We do not endorse any politicians and we do not have a political agenda.
· We believe in traditional family values.
· We believe in our God-given rights so clearly defined in our Constitution. We want to keep
these rights, not have them changed or taken away.
· We believe in the right to keep and bear arms.
· We believe in less government, not more intrusion.
· We believe in less spending, not more entitlement programs.
· We believe in less taxation, not wealth-redistribution.
· We believe you know how to spend your money, not the government.
· Finally, we believe in the PEOPLE, not the party.
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- TAX DAY TEA PARTY RALLY - April 15th
As the "TEA PARTY movement grows the Shoals Patriots are planning another rally for Tax Day April 15th. The TEA PARTY RALLY will be held at the Lauderdale County Court House at 12 Noon. Speakers will be Gary Cosby, Associate Pastor at Christ Chapel. Dr. Larry Nelson, Professor at UNA. and John Hargett a local CPA. Inspirational and Patriotic songs by Trenecia Butler and Al Jackson. The Shoals Patriots are a non partisan group of Patriots that invites everyone to get involved. If you love this country, come join us. Bring your signs, Let's make some noise!!!!!! Let's take back America.!! Those that choose to march to the Post Office for a final Rally are invited to do so.
GET YOUR PATRIOTIC AMERICA SPIRIT GOING . JOIN THE TEA PARTY RALLY APRIL 15TH. AT 12 NOON, LAUDERDALE COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
The Tea Party movement began last April when the citizens of the United States felt like they were being Taxed Enough Already,(TEA). The Shoals Patriots were formed at this time, with their first Rally being held at the Lauderdale County Court House on April 15th., with an estimated crowd of over 500. The Shoals Patriots came back with a Memorial Day Rally with a Patriotic Rally and cook out, celebrating our Veterans and Country. Then on July 3rd. a Rally was held in Veterans Park, celebrating our God given Freedoms and our Country. Over 1000 people attended this Tea Party Rally. The Shoals Patriots also made a trip to Montgomery in January to hold a Rally with other "TEA PARTY" groups from across the State of Alabama. This "Welcome Back Rally" to our State Representatives was to draw attention to the 10th. Amendment for the State of Alabama. This Amendment had been on a committee's desk for two years, and the "TEA PARTY" group ask that it be passed. When the Bill came up for vote it was passed into law that day, and Governor Riley signed it a few weeks later. The Shoals Patriots are now providing Town Hall mixers with Candidates from both parties to meet and mingle with citizens for an up close and personal view of where they stand on issues. This informal setting will give everyone a chance to ask questions and meet the candidates from both parties. The first Town Hall Mixer will be held at Demo's in Florence from 6 to 8p.m. on April 6th. and at Sidelines in Florence on April 13th. and on April 27th the Candidates will be at Gill's Steak House in Muscle Shoals. All Candidates and All voters are invited to come and get involved. All Mixers will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The Shoals Patriots meet monthly to be more informed on what is going on in our State, Local, and Federal Government, and how to address each issue. The Shoals Patriots are now meeting weekly studying the Constitution of the United States, and getting better informed as to our Rights as a United States Citizen. If you would like to participate or become a member, we invite you to go to the ShoalsPatriots.com web site for more information.
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Are you fed up with a Congress and a president who:
* demand that Jesus and His words be covered during the President's commencement speech?
* seek to outlaw preaching Biblical principles via the "Hate Crimes Bill"?
* barely mentions the National Day of prayer?
* proclaim June LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) month?
* declare that the USA is not a Christian nation?
* seem intent on removing all Christian values from American society?
* turn their backs on Israel and refuse to defend her against her enemies?
* appoint a defender of child pornography to the Number 2 position in the Justice Department?
* want to force doctors and other medical workers to perform abortions against their will?
* want to reduce your tax deductibility for charitable gifts?
* are spending trillions of borrowed dollars, leaving a debt our great-grandchildren will be paying?
* want to impose a carbon tax on your electricity, gas and home heating fuels?
* take money from your family budget to pay for their federal budget?
If so, join us in exercising our God-given right to peacefully protest. We will be holding a rally to let Washington know that Christians are also voters and we will NOT sit silently by while our God-given rights are attacked. Christians of all denominations must UNITE as one body to save our country!
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Suggested Reading |
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A Patriots History of the United States
by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen
link to website
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The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror
by Bernard W Lewis
link to website
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Government Health Insurance Tax Calculator
Barack Obama promised to cut taxes for 95% of working families, yet the President and his allies in Congress have now shown support for a new tax on your employer provided health benefits that last fall Obama himself called the “largest middle-class tax hike ever.” It is a tax that could cost you and your family thousands. Can you afford it?
Calculate what your tax will be HERE |
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Policy & Legislation
* AL Legislative Information System
* Alabama Policy Institute
* American Enterprise Institute
* Americans for Truth
* American Solutions
* American Veterans Institute
* Campaign For Liberty
* Center for Politics
* Center for Small Government
* Citizen Jane Politics
* Conservatives for Patient Rights
* Cornerstone Policy Research
* Free Republic
* Grassfire
* Heritage Foundation
* Hoover Institute
* Human Events
* John Birch Society
* Lew Rockwell
* Library of Congress
* Ludwig Von Mises Institute
* Media Research
* My Heritage
* Open Congress
* Our Unconstitutional Congress
* Perot Charts
* The Heritage Foundation
* Town Hall
News
* American Spectator
* Drudge Report
* National Review
* NewsMax
* Patriot Post
* Weekly Standard
Family Values
* American Family Association
* Biblical Family Advocates
* Christian News Wire
* Concerned Women for America
* Eagle Forum of Alabama
* Faithful Voice
* Focus on the Family
* Live Prayer
* National Eagle Forum
* National Prayer Network
* Operation Rescue
* Presidential Prayer Team
* Pro-Life Federation
Tax Reform
* Americans for Tax Reform
* Campaign for Liberty
* Free Rebuplic
* Freedom Works Foundation
* Leadership Institute
* Nat. Assoc. of Rural Landowners
* National Taxpayers Union
* Our Country Desrves Better
* ResistNet.Com
* Tea Party Patriots
* The Club for Growth
* Young America's Foundation
* Young Americans for Liberty
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