James Quigley on the Healthcare Bill

Nicole and I did something unusual and dropped in on an Organization for America meeting last night. We thought it would be a good opportunity for us to hear the talking points for the supporters of the healthcare bill since they are pushing once more for its passage. The current Democratic incumbent for Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District showed to speak and said the following:

James Quigley for Congress, Newsletter #3

A Libertarian Defense of Delegate Bob Marshall

Lately, there has been a dangerous trend in this country to limit free speech, with calls for representatives to resign and administrative officials to be removed from office. The latest example of this is occurring in Virginia after Republican Delegate Bob Marshall made a statement against the state funding of Planned Parenthood. The transcript of his discussion had religious connotations that some have called ‘hate speech’ and there are calls for his resignation.

Another Small Step for Virginia’s Property Owners

Thank you to all who responding to our Legislative Alert for HB 652, which will give property owners more leverage in obtaining fair value and damages for their seized property as well as take in to consideration restriction of access to or from a property.

The bill has now passed the House Courts of Justice Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. It passed each committee unanimously and should head to the floor of the House soon.  Amendments were added, but they have not been released yet.

Newsletter for James Quigley for Congress

We have the first of our weekly newsletters here!

Livin’ in Obama’s Paradise

Audi\’s \”Green Police\” Super Bowl Commercial

When I saw this commercial, I didn’t think about buying an Audi. I thought this was a great illustration of the environmental left’s ideal society. It had everything our current adminstration could hope for:

• 100% government surveillance of citizens
• Punishment of those making choices distasteful to government
• Picking and choosing the winners and losers 

Yup. Implementation of Big Brother under the guise of saving the world.

How many years until we see “Green Police” on our streets?

Fighting Insurance Abuse, SB622

I prefer a free market to regulations, but until we can free the market from previous regulation, sometimes new regulations are required to provide balance. Senate Bill 622 is such an example.  Because I am a dentist, I know, and am affected by, this particular abuse intimately, but the principle applies to health insurance across the board, so I will explain the problem from my own Point-of-View. But if the insurance companies get away with this in dental insurance, you can expect it to become a more widespread problem.

Summit Meeting (Small Govt./Individual Liberty Organizations)

Tidewater Libertarian Chair, Robert Dean, addressing summit of small govt. & liberty organizations

 On Saturday, February 6th, the Tidewater Libertarian Party hosted a Summit for other organizations that focus on small government, fiscal restraint, and individual liberties. The purpose is to network and synergistically pool resources to reach common objectives.

 The following groups were represented:

• HR 9-12
• GOOOH
• Tax Payer Alliances from at least 3 cities
• The Constitution Party
• The Tidewater Libertarian Party
• Hampton Roads Tea Party
• The New Republic Patriots

(other groups also had a representative and will be added later)

Candidates running for office, current and past office holders also were present. Most of them spoke to the gathering. The last crowd size number I recieved was at 125 people. Fairly tight for our usual meeting place, Atlanta Bread Company on Phoneix Dr. in Virginia Beach.

More photos and commentary after the fold.

Happy Birthday to Ronald Reagan and to me.

Happy Birthday President Reagan. Thank you for standing as a fine example and allowing us to be unapologetically proud to be Americans again.

Yea, some of my Democrat pals…….and some Libertarian ones even, won’t appreciate Reagan’s time in office as I do. It isn’t just the fact that Ronald Reagan and I both share February 6th for our birthdays. I do see him as the finest president in my lifetime and a great conservative.

For those Reagan fans out there, I’d encourage you to watch some of his fine speeches on youtube or other places. It will bring back memories, reinforce what you remember to be true, and bring back some of those proud moments of the past.

Those that don’t like Reagan, well…….this post isn’t for you. I’m proud to share my birthday with him, so we can just leave it at that.

- Britt Howard

Cuccinelli/Cavuto – Forced Health Insurance Coverage to be Illegal in Virginia

Ken Cuccinelli, you are truly awesome! Already, you do Virginia and America proud! Between catching the Melendez loophole and this, Cuccinelli is just several steps above other elected officials. Also, a big thank you to everyone in the Va. GA that are making this step for freedom possible. – Britt Howard