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Ann Arbor, MI – “80% of the victims of human trafficking are females, and 50% are children,” said Josephine Nicholas, who, together with three of her siblings, is a successful local Arab-American entrepreneur, founding several companies; as well as the charity event group called Party with a Purpose (PWAP). “My siblings and I decided to turn our family’s Annual After New Year’s party into a fundraising event for Free to be Kids, an organization that has positively changed the lives of thousands of children sold into human trafficking,

"Within our party’s framework you will find the load bearing beam for which we all must stand so, we can support all the unique individuals who make her the hope for today and tomorrows America. As the party that stands for freedom, individual responsibility and the precious gift of life we have the windows that show the world our light, and our reflection of what we truly stands for."

On December 16, 2007, supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul broke the all time fundraising record by raising $6 million in a single day, holding tea parties throughout the USA to protest an oppressive government. The sentiment spread like a flame of liberty across the entire country, as more people became aware of the dangers government control poses to their lives, liberty and property. Millions of people from all political backgrounds now participate in local tea parties, and are proving too volatile to channel into supporting politics as usual, causing headaches for politicians of both parties who would ignore...

Two hundred and thirty-six years after a group of angry Bostonians dressed up as Native Americans so they wouldn't get caught taking on the establishment, the Republican Party donned the mantle of the Tea Party movement, in hopes that they won't get caught next year looking like Dede Scozzafava. "Never has there been a moment like this in our history," RNC chair Michael Steele told Hill staffers and Republican party activists munching pizza and sipping iced tea (without irony) at the RNC headquarters today. "Except one time before," he added before telling the tale of the Boston Tea Party. Steele...

At the White House, as the Obama administration is learning all too well, a party is never a simple affair. One bone of contention has been the guest list: Administration officials say they are inviting 550 people, just 50 less than President Bush invited to his White House Hanukkah parties. But reports in the Israeli press spawned fast-spreading rumors that the Obama White House was only inviting 400 – and that the Bush White House had actually invited twice that number. It was, some suggested, a snub – and one that critics said should not come as a surprise. The...

Given the conventional wisdom that “elitist” derision towards her only makes her supporters support her more adamantly, you’d think savvy Beltway consultants who don’t like her would keep that fact to themselves. And yet. Here’s their answer to the question, “Which voice in your party would you most like to mute?” That’s among “political” insiders, i.e. consultants. Among senators and congressmen polled, she finished second behind “no one,” tied with Michele Bachmann and Glenn Beck, among others. These insiders are the same people, mind you, who earlier this year voted her seventh among Republican governors with the brightest political future...

Nearly all dissatisfied with the administration's policies and almost half saying they are "angry" about them...

Bored this holiday weekend? Then take "The Quiz"! It's fun, it's thrilling, it's educational! Below are direct quotes from either from the Democrat Party or from the Communist Party USA. The challenge is to read each comment, categorized by topic, then decide if the quote came from the Democrats or the Communists...

ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU AS DEC. APPROACHES Company Memo --------------------------------------------------------- FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: December 12, 2009 RE: Gala Christmas Party I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at Noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols. Feel free to sing along, and don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit...

U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrive to play host to an evening of classical music in the East Room of the White House in Washington November 4, 2009.

With Republican victories in key positions in this month's elections, and because several respondents said one week wasn't enough time to prepare the proper protest, we've decided to extend the deadline for entries into the Dave Weinbaum Cyber Tea Party until November 30th!

Victoria Jackson (SNL), Basil Hoffman (Milagro Beanfield War, Seinfeld) and Ari Hoffman (running for congress against Waxman), play the part of 3 18th century tavern patrons--seeing into the future.

America is made up of hard-working people and that means you can't always get off to attend a Tea Party, even if you're lucky enough to find one in your own community. That's why we're putting together the biggest Tea Party possible, right here on the Internet. Send us a photo of you holding the message you'd like to send to Washington. Make it original, make it interesting and make it a JPEG format and send it to Dave at cyberteaparty@daveweinbaum.com. We're going to collect all the best pictures, create a musical montage to the theme from Dave's weekly radio...

America is made up of hard-working people and that means you can't always get off to attend a Tea Party, even if you're lucky enough to find one in your own community. That's why we're putting together the biggest Tea Party possible, right here on the Internet. It's going to be the BIGGEST DAMN TEA PARTY this country has ever seen...and I want everyone to bring a SIGN! Send us a photo of you holding the message you'd like to send to Washington. Make it original, make it interesting and make it a JPEG format and send it to Dave...

America is made up of hard-working people and that means you can't always get off to attend a Tea Party, even if you're lucky enough to find one in your own community. That's why we're putting together the biggest Tea Party possible, right here on the Internet. It's going to be the BIGGEST DAMN TEA PARTY this country has ever seen...and I want everyone to bring a SIGN! Send us a photo of you holding the message you'd like to send to Washington. Make it original, make it interesting and make it a JPEG format and send it to Dave...

America is made up of hard-working people and that means you can't always get off to attend a Tea Party, even if you're lucky enough to find one in your own community. That's why we're putting together the biggest Tea Party possible, right here on the Internet. It's going to be the BIGGEST DAMN TEA PARTY this country has ever seen...and I want everyone to bring a SIGN! Send us a photo of you holding the message you'd like to send to Washington. Make it original, make it interesting and make it a JPEG format and send it to Dave...

This video was made especially for Janeane Garofalo and those in the media who seem to think that disagreeing with Obama makes you a racist. These are just a few of the black American patriots who chose to stand up and exercise their First Amendment rights at tea parties and other various rallies and protests. Are these people racists, Janeane? What would you say, Keith? These people are true patriots. God Bless them all and God Bless America.

Big Brother (or in this case little brother, since TiVo only makes up about 10% of the DVRs) is watching. Several data tables below, and I scrolled right down to them. On a glace it seems that TNT’s The Closer could be the best way to unify a partisan nation. TIVO EXAMINES TV VIEWERSHIP BEHAVIOR BASED ON POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION USING ITS POWER||WATCH™ RATINGS SERVICE IN JULY Highlights how True Targets data affords advertisers a better understanding of television behavioral segments and can help significantly improve consumer targeting and ROI No Republicans watched a second of Olbermann, No potential alternative...

Hundreds of armed people filled a Hudson park Saturday afternoon as part of an anti-tax and pro-second amendment rally.

This Washington Post story captures the stark divide over Afghanistan, with a unified military command on the one side — including McChrystal, Mullen, and Petraeus — and a president who is not sure he wants to follow through on "the counterinsurgency strategy he set in motion six months ago" on the other. There's this anonymous quote from one observer: "He can send more troops and it will be a disaster and he will destroy the Democratic party. Or he can send no more troops and it will be a disaster and the Republicans will say he lost the war." Isn't...

Spare a thought, and maybe even a dime, for Kenneth Gladney. In August he and other members of the right-wing St. Louis Tea Party arrived at a town-hall meeting organized by Missouri Democrat Russ Carnahan to lobby against universal healthcare. In the spirit of this fraught summer, a fight broke out, ending in six arrests. Who threw the first punch depends on whom you ask. But who got the worst of it was fairly clear. Gladney was taken to the emergency room with injuries to his knee, back, elbow, shoulder and face and ended up in a wheelchair. His troubles...

Glenn Beck's 9/12 Coverage Go to the link. This is great stuff.

I stumbled across the following “Tweet” from Fox News Contributor Alan Colmes yesterday: here’s the teabagger mentality rt @RightKlik REAL Americans shut down Washington today. Not liberals…REAL PATRIOTS. Translation for our non Twitter using readers (get with the program yo!) Mr. Colmes is using the term “teabagger” to respond to a claim that liberals are not REAL Americans.

Don't know if this is the correct way to post a video... but check it out!

There were angry clashes in a city centre today as right-wing protesters fought with anti-fascist campaigners in a busy shopping street. A planned demonstration by The English Defence League in central Birmingham descended into violence as the group charged along New Street, close to the city's main train station. More than twenty men have been arrested. 'There were about 250 people in total, fighting and Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1211414/Anti-fascists-clash-right-wing-protesters-Birmingham.html#ixzz0QFxinqVM

The Missouri 9-12 Project will join with the National Tea Party on the south steps and grounds of the Missouri State Capital from 4PM to 7PM on Sept 12th. Please do not arrive before 3pm because there is a Mo. National Guard Promotional Ceremony that concludes at 3pm. Please respect our soldiers by not arriving before 3pm. Please note that according to the permit rules no signage or flags on poles or stakes are allowed on the Capital grounds. This is out of concern for damage to the underground sprinkler system. The event is still organizing so a speaker and...

I was wondering if anyone is heading to the Tea Party in Dallas this week. I would like to go, but would have to pull my pre-k son out of school early and take the 20-month-old along too. As unpleasant as that sounds, I'm still considering it. :) Anybody else going to attend?

The National Health Care - Setting The Stage For The Anti - Christ The cry and mantra we’re now hearing from the Obama administration and the Leftist Secular controlled Democratic Party is that we have to have a National Health Care bill passed and in place before the beginning of the summer congressional recess. The urgency and subtlety of this bill is quite telling. Some common tactics used by the Left are camouflage, deception, manipulation, connivery and demagoguery to get the agenda that they want. It is the Left’s agenda with this issue - as well as many others -...

Prince Andrew is set to pull out of Libya visit for the anniversary of military coup, as claims grow louder that Westminster 'cut a business deal' with Tripoli over the release from a life prison sentence for the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. If Gordon Brown is hoping that the furore over Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's release will die down now that the only man convicted of bombing Pan Am Flight 103 is back in Libya, he will be disappointed. According to reports in the Arabic press, Megrahi will be at the centre of next month's celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary...

Freshmen Dems torn by party, voters on health careBackbencher Democrats thrown into the front lines of the debate are caught in a crossfire BOB LEWIS and MIKE BAKER Associated Press Writers Wednesday, August 19, 2009 FORK UNION, Va. — By his ninth town hall meeting this week — in a sweltering Virginia middle school auditorium — freshman Rep. Tom Perriello is no longer fazed by angry crowds mobilized for and against health care reform. He and other backbencher Democrats thrown into the front lines of the debate are caught in a crossfire between their congressional leaders to the left and...

Democrat Party Marginalizes ItselfAugust 5, 2009 BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: I'm looking here, folks, at the generic ballot, the generic congressional ballot from Rasmussen. They put the latest results out yesterday. Now get this: "Support for Republican congressional candidates has risen to its highest level in recent years, giving the GOP a five-point lead over Democrats in the latest Congressional Ballot and stretching the out-of-power party's lead to six weeks in a row," being atop the generic ballot. The survey date is August 2nd. The Republicans are at 43%. This is generic, no names, 43% Republican, 38% Democrat. It's interesting. You...

Part 1 shows the OHIO STATEWIDE TEA PARTY that was held on 1-AUG-2009. Part 2 continues, leading off with Keynote Speaker Judge Andrew Napolitano in a inspiring speech. There is a Slide Show at the site which shows the crowd and the signs.

FReepers & Friends Wine Tasting Party! Mark your calendar! Irvine Councilman Steven Choi, Costa Mesa Mayor Pro-Tem Wendy Leece, La Habra Councilman Tim Shaw, Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, Covina Mayor Walt Allen, Howard Klein, and many other leaders and friends cordially invite you to attend a wine tasting reception and party to benefit Jesse Petrilla for Rancho Santa Margarita City Council Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 6:00-8:00PM With special guests Ted Hayes and Evan Sayet! Uncorked Wine Bar: 22342 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita 92688 Hosted by George & Eileen Riviere Dressy Casual Attire Come enjoy a night out, learn about...

The party on Thursday recalled a statement criticizing Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty because it mistakenly linked to a profane YouTube video of an elderly Chinese woman repeating obscenities. Andrew O'Leary, executive director of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, as the Democratic Party is known in Minnesota, says the link was provided by an outside researcher.

President Obama is about to host a beer party at the WhiteHouse in order to bring healing and provide a teachable moment in regards to race relations in America. Of course he also could help bring us all together and provide a teachable moment if he would host a tea party at the WhiteHouse as well. Maybe he could even invite Janeane Garofalo.

Easley, Democratic Party Pay For Improper ContributionsBy NBC17 and AP, NBC17, 2 days, 7 hours ago Updated: Jul. 23 7:35 pm RALEIGH, N.C. - Concerns over former Governor Mike Easley's campaign finances have both his campaign and the state Democratic Party writing checks to cover questionable contributions. The party sent $24,086.22 to the state's Board of Elections, representing seven "in kind" donations -- services that Easley says he did for the party. Easley's campaign added another $2,720 for a series of excessive contributions between 1999 and 2004. It's all tied to an on-going investigation with a lot of focus on...

My daughter, Jackie, was married today to a man, John, who she's known for many years. Her mother and I are very happy. John and Jackie knew each other from church for 13 years. They used to really not stand each other when they were in the early teens. Jackie used to come home from youth group steaming, "That John..." It's amazing how the Good Lord has a sense of humor. I had been praying for a Christian husband for her, and one was under my eyes all this time. They work hard, plan to go to college at night,...

Listen to the Veterans In Politics Talk Show for the Clark County Republican Party Chairman Candidate Debate: Listen to the Clark County Republican Party Chairman Debate by going to: http://alltalkradio.net/alt/show.php?folder=veteransinpolitics and on the Right of your screen click onto the date July 11th and/or July 18th for the debate of your choice. July 18: Tammy Boffelli Principal of Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy High School: Gregory E. Rose City Manager for the City of North Las Vegas: Jack Clark former Henderson City Councilman And Richard Scotti Clark County Republican Party Precinct Administrator Debating for the Clark County Republican Party...

Unfortunately I myself was unable to make it to this protest, however, Tucson sure did itself proud with over 400 coming out to protest Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords on Friday! Check out the video of the Tucson Tea Party called Tucson Tea Party Protest July 17, 2009 At Gabby Gifford's office on youtube.

Thousands of taxpayers from across the nation are planning to descend on Washington, D.C., to take their fight against excessive spending, bailouts, growth of big government and soaring deficits to the front door of the U.S. Capitol – and they say lawmakers can't hide from their loud and clear message. "The day after America was attacked we were not obsessed with Red States, Blue States or political parties," the 9-12 Project website states. "We were united as Americans, standing together to protect the values and principles of the greatest nation ever created." On his show, Beck called Americans to forget...

Passing out U.S. Constitutions on July 4th gets group tossed from annual celebration. The Rhode Island Tea Party group says that it has banned from future Bristol 4th of July Parades. Last Saturday's parade, which is the oldest in the country at 224 years, had included a float representing the taxpayer group, which has recently been organizing "Tea Party" type political rallys. Tea Party spokesperson Marina Peterson says she was contacted by a parade committe member on Wednesday and was told "It is because some members of the RI Tea Party passed out U.S. Constitutions to the crowd. Apparently passing...

Veterans In Politics Talk Show Introduces Clark County Republican Party Chairman Candidate Debate LIVE on www.AllTalkRadio.net July 11: Clark County Republican Party Chairman Candidate Debate the following candidates will be participating Mr. Jim Jonas, Mr. Dave McGowan, and Mr. Steve Esh:: "Veterans In Politics" is a weekly radio show produced by the Veterans In Politics International and hosted by Steve Sanson and co-hosted by Ronda Baldwin Kennedy on www.alltalkradio.net. The "Veterans In Politics" show is live every Saturday 2:05 PM Pacific Time you can call in and speak to the guest or/and hosts at (702) 309-6690.

Good turnout for Clearwater Florida Tea Party at the Perkins Restaurant corner of US19 and Gulf-to-Bay. Estimate at 300+ (unofficial) and good spirits for all participants on a hot day. I know that there are/were other Tea Parties in the Tampa Bay area so 300+ is probably a good turnout. Lots of horn honking and thumbs-up signs.

Hey just thought some of you might enjoy. Happy Independence Day guys and gals.

It's time for a Tea Party. July 4, 2009, and you're all invited.

Hi- any other Freepers in NYC planning for the July 4th TeaParty? I've been trying to contact the two Bronx organizers via the main site, but have yet to get any information. I missed the first party (like many of ya'll, I work for a living, and couldn't make it.) I look forward to finally being able to attend! Thanks- keep raising the roof, fellow Americans!

Republicans are running to and fro as if they have no sense of direction. We see RINOS on the political talk shows claiming they know what is best for the Republican Party. Politicians such as Newt Gingrich and Mike Huckabee are soliciting Christians and saying what they believe Christians want to hear. Colin Powell (a liberal) wants to lead the Republican Party, even though, he endorsed Barack Hussein Obama in 2008. Independents and Conservatives wait for a miracle to take place. They sit around waiting on leaders to suddenly manifest and revive the once mighty Republican Party. To be honest,...

MUTH'S TRUTHS L’IL NATE'S EXCELLENT BATHROOM ADVENTURE When not dispensing advice on what a woman needs to do to make her man happy - “rub her man’s feet at the end of the night” and watch NASCAR with him - you might find GOP gadfly Nathan Taylor sipping on Cosmopolitans with those pink umbrellas and cherries in them and getting tossed out of a bar for starting a fist-fight in a bathroom. I sh--….er, kid you not. Got this second-hand report yesterday on Li’l Nate’s election night adventures from last week: “Seems Nathan he got pretty drunk at a Stavros...

In an effort to deflect criticism of their ongoing program to bankrupt the entire nation, the Democratic leadership has labeled Congressional Republicans as the "party of no." The Democrats would have been correct had they checked their spelling. It is not "no" that defines the Congressional Republicans but rather "know." Let the guitar boy help the spelling-challenged Democrats understand what the bedrock of the Republican Party -- conservatives -- instinctively know.

Leader of Australia's influential Greens party, whose support the government needs to begin its carbon trading scheme, could be forced to leave parliament over a forestry court battle that threatens to bankrupt him. Senator Bob Brown accused the island state of Tasmania's government and its powerful logging industry of trying to push him out of the national upper house, where his party controls five of seven key swing votes. A letter was sent to Mr Brown last week by state-owned Forestry Tasmania demanding he pay a $239,368 (£120,000) legal bill by June 29 or face bankruptcy proceedings that would see...