TENNESSE GOVERNOR HAS CALLS UP NATIONAL GUARD: VOTE ON INCOME TAX EXPECTED

1510 WLAC AM ^ | April 24, 2002 | Phil Valentine

[Jthro]

Phil Valentine of 1510 WLAC AM radio reported that Don Sundquist, the Governor of Tennessee, has called up the Tennessee National Guard and has armed them with rifles and live ammunition in response to the Tennessee House Of Representatives suspending the House Rules in anticipation of a vote on the state income tax this evening. Governor Sundquist is using the National Guard to scare of and keep people from protesting the vote on an unconstitutional state income tax. Protesters have been successful in defeating the income tax vote three times in the past three years. Phil Valentine and others are encouraging people to show up and voice their opinions tonight as well as bring a camcorder to tape the proceedings outside the state capitol.

[codebreaker]

Has Al Gore fled the state yet?

[quark]

Gov. "Tax-Quisling" = RINO !!!!

[The Magical Mischief Tour]

Governor of Tennessee, has called up the Tennessee National Guard and has armed them with rifles and live ammunition in response to the Tennessee House Of Representatives suspending the House Rules in anticipation of a vote on the state income tax this evening.

Is this for real?!?!

[Jennifer in Florida]

What the heck? This is AMERICA, right??

[DoughtyOne]

R-E-C-A-L-L

Any questions...

[DoughtyOne]

Do we have a phone number for this a--?

[Grammy]

Guess it's time for me to head downtown. I am a grandmother. Let's see them call ME a radical.

[W. W. SMITH]

What time is this vote. I am 2 hrs out.

[KC Burke]

Damn. We couldn't allow citizens to petition their government or ask for their voice to be heard, could we.

The legislators want the publics money to play with and they are bound and determined to TAKE it.

[KC Burke]

Bump

[KC Burke]

Bump

[alancarp]

I believe that this is exactly the scenario for which the 2nd Amendment was created. The Governor of Tennessee should thus change his name to H.R.H. George III.

[KC Burke]

Bump

[Grammy]

I'll see your bump and raise you a bump.

[Fred Mertz]

What's going on down there?

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

Hopefully if they start to vote on the income tax and the protesters start breaking windows againthe National Guard Commander will give the proper orders.

"About face" "ready, aim for the gavel boys, BANG_LIST"

[ThreeYearLurker]

This sounds like bullstuff to me. Is this Valentine guy legit, or a radio muckraker?

[Jthro]

This is very real. Governor Sundquist wants an income tax in the worst way and knows that he has to keep people from protesting the vote outside the State Capitol.

The vote will be some time this evening. House leader, Jimmy Naifeh a Democrat from Covington, TN, has told House members to be ready for a long night in session.

[Jthro]

Phil Valentine is definately legitimate. He is the guy who broke the story about Al Gore and his night of partying with a motorcycle gang and having sex with a motorcycle gang chick...all while being married to Tipper.

[DoughtyOne]

The governor's office says the report on the National Guard is wrong. It has not been called up.

The aide I talked to was a Ms. Smart A--. I talked to her for a few minutes and expressed my dismay that her legislature wouldn't listen to the state's people. I had told her where I was calling from and she started dissing our state for it's taxes. I said, yes lady, I know what it's like to live under an oppresive system. So do your citizens and they don't want it. She was flippant and couldn't have cared less.

I once again reminded her that the citizens of her state had made it abundantly clear that they didn't want a state income tax, and asked her what they had to do to get it through the governor's fat head. She made some flippant remark and I said, you know what, I hope your citizens come down there and light a match to the place.

LOL, these folks couldn't give a damn what their constituants want. Ah representative government at it's best.

The phone number for the capital is 615-741-3569. Ask for the governor's office.

[DoughtyOne]

I'd advise the dear citizens of Tenessee to call a general strike once it's imposed. I'd keep that sucker on until the state got with the program and recinded it.

[goldstategop]

Does Gov. Taxquist want to perpetrate a State House Steps Massacre?

[vanna516]

Thanks for the update. I was just trying to tune in to Valentine to verify. Although I wouldn't put this passed our "lovely" (sarcasism off) governor and the crooked legislature. They tried something similar last year and we very upset when the press or at least part it warned the public.

[concerned about politics]

We have income taxes here. They go up every year. Get ready.
Vote 3 times? It's like Al gore. Keep counting until they get the numbers they want?

[gwenevere]

God be with you Grammy and BUMP

[JDGreen123]

Valentine says we can stand down for now. The Legislature was trying to pass a temporary sales tax increase but failed to get the votes. The Governor's office called to complain that they hope Valentine and his followers "behave" this year.

Keep the powder dry and stay vigilant!

[navyblue]

Okay George Bush! Here's your chance to show that you are a real conservative and an opponent of any new taxes.

Immediatley federalize the Tennessee State Guard and order them to remain in their armory until this vote has been taken and recorded!

[StriperSniper]

Who does he think he is, Chavez? ;-)

[Psycho_Bunny]

"Tennessee House Of Representatives suspending the House Rules in anticipation of a vote on the state income tax this evening"

Sounds like taxation without representation to me.

[DoughtyOne]

I believe they are working on TAxes though. Don't discount that end of it. That part's for real.

[Dog Gone]

Take a pitchfork with you. The media will eat that up.

[Diddle E. Squat]

Let it be a warning, keep those camcorders in the car with a full tank, and don't wear out your voice just yet. So Governor Jeffords wants to morph into Governor King George III?

[Aquamarine]

I think I know how they're gonna vote.

[Centurion2000]

Can you say Battle of Athens (1946) ?

[vanna516]

We are waiting to hear how you think they are going to vote and why? Just interested.

[hattend]

Are you kidding me?

[Chad Bagwell]

Isn't the military mostly conservative? What happens if the TNG joins the riot?

[hattend]

Are you kidding me?

To complete the thought...he must know how the vote is going to turn out if he has called out the troops to quell riots.

Who would riot if there was a vote for no tax?

[backhoe]

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[Aquamarine]

I think they're going to vote yes on the tax. The National Guard with live ammo is why I think that. Last year the people in Tennessee showed up at the last moment and protested strongly against the tax. I think some things even got broken that day.
Everyone needs to keep on eye on this one.

[correctthought]

Try the link provided with this story, it leads to none.com

[HeadOn]

IT WAS NOT A RIOT LAST TIME, DESPITE WHAT THE PRESS SAYS.

Yes, a window was broken, and someone was dragged out of the building. But, all in all, it was a LOUD, PEACEFUL crowd, from eyewitness reports. The legislators just got scared, and failed to pass the tax.

By the way, the legislators are pretty much well-off lawyers, or gentlemen farmers, etc. If they pass an income tax, they plan to repeal the "Hall Tax", which is a tax on investment income...

Think about it.

[HeadOn]

BTW - a TN State Trooper dragged a citizen protestor away from the legislative chamber, no legislator was dragged out of the building.

[Aquamarine]

What's up with the none.com link?

[cva66snipe]

Want to do something? Go here:

There is no better of an example of what can go wrong if two political parties start pushing the same agendas as in Tennessee. WHERE IS THE TENNESSEE GOP LEADERSHIP TO COUNTER OR OBJECT TO THIS???? Why are they not calling for this IDIOTS imediate resignation? Why? Because they too long ago sold out to Big Blue in Chattanooga and the rest of the Tenn Care HMO's. I will not vote for my current state senator Randy McNally-R Oak Ridge re-election. He up till last round supported it as well and will do so again if allowed to return. I don't care if a Green Martian replaces him I want him out of office. I will vote his opposition in the primary then Independent in the general I have had it with RINO's of any shape or form.

[Chad Bagwell]

1946? Greek Civil War? I'm guessing the citizens of Athens shot a bunch of commies.

[Lazamataz]

What is this a&&hole, nuts or something???

[cva66snipe]

BTW writting a letter to state speaker Naifeh is a complete waste of effort unless you are from his district it will not get read. Writting a letter to Taxquist is as futile as well. He's arrogant and nothing will sway him. But look for Taxquist to be in Washington DC in an advisory position to the White House by this time next year. Mark my word on it. He was the Bush state chairman and leaves office in January 2003.

[cva66snipe]

YES HE IS!