My Litmus Test for Republicans

9. March 2010

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My Litmus Test for Republicans

E TU REPUBLICAN LIBERTY CAUCUS?
Mainstream Republicans are starting to notice the Republican Liberty Caucus, RLC. Founded in 1991, during the presidency of George H. W. Bush, the RLC took the stated principles of Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater and Robert Taft and made them the foundation of their movement. It bills itself as ‘The Conscience [...]

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What are the Necessary Functions of Local County Government?

6. March 2010

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What are the Necessary Functions of Local County Government?

Duval County residents, commercial property owners and small businesses owners are being choked by the cords of excessive taxation and regulation to support excessive government spending and the mayor’s office is proposing an additional property tax increase. Currently tens of thousands of Duval County residents have had their hours at work reduced or are unemployed [...]

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RLC March Meeting Recap

4. March 2010

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RLC March Meeting Recap

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida had a crowd of well over one hundred people for its first meeting at the Four Points by Sheraton.

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3. February 2010

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Self-Sufficient Living: Living the Liberty Message

Self-Sufficient Living: Living the Liberty Message

Self Sufficient Living
by Dave Shields
RLC member Dave Shield’s remarks at the February 2010 regular Meeting of the RLCNEF.

We are here  because we support and believe in conservative and libertarian principles such as limited constitutional government, a government that exists to secure our personal sovereignty not destroy it, government that exists to secure our property [...]

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12. January 2010

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The State Legislature Reclamation Project

The State Legislature Reclamation Project

-Cliff Johnson
With federal leviathan’s ever increasing reach and size and with its hostile takeover of our liberties and freedoms, it has become more and more apparent to me that reclaiming our federal government is a lost cause. I look at our federal government as described by the infamous Sirius Talk show host Mike Church, [...]

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29. December 2009

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Gun Owners of America Wins a Skirmish on ObamaCare

Gun Owners of America Wins a Skirmish on ObamaCare

from Gun Owners of America http://gunowners.org/a122309.htm
Publish on Wednesday, December 23, 2009
You guys have a lot to be thankful for this Christmas. Our efforts together in lobbying against ObamaCare have netted some positive gains, and that has the political left up in arms.
The writers at the ultra-liberal Slate magazine are beside themselves that an organization like [...]

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6. December 2009

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Healthcare and Market Distortion

Healthcare and Market Distortion

Right now the hot topic is the healthcare debate.  Proponents of “single payer” and “universal” healthcare are quick to point to the disparity in care, high cost, exclusion of pre-existing conditions, denial of benefits, etc.  The opponents assert arguments along the lines about socialism, government takeovers, Obama and the Democrats are bad, etc.
In all the [...]

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Latest RLCNEF Blogs

What are the Necessary Functions of Local County Government?
RLC March Meeting Recap
Self-Sufficient Living: Living the Liberty Message
The State Legislature Reclamation Project
Gun Owners of America Wins a Skirmish on ObamaCare
Healthcare and Market Distortion


5. March 2010

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February 2010: How YOU can help the RLC Grow:


The flyers for the next meeting are posted at RLCNF.org. Please print and distribute the fliers for the next meeting
Visit the website www.rlcnef.org and participate in the polls and make comments on the articles.
Share the meeting/events and articles on social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter
Interact with Other RLCers online regarding their RLC Post, [...]



4. March 2010

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Leadership Institute Classes for Liberty Activists

Leadership Institute Classes for Liberty Activists


Date: Saturday May 1 and Sunday, May 2, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Four Points by Sheraton
8520 Baymeadows Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
The Leadership Institute equips its graduates with the tools necessary for effective activism. Leadership Institute classes will teach its students how to the most effective is spreading the liberty message.
The Leadership Institute has made the [...]



4. March 2010

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RLC: Liberty Days at the Capitol

RLC: Liberty Days at the Capitol


Date: Monday, March 22 and Tuesday March 23, 2010
Time: Leaving Jacksonville at 9 AM
Leaving from:
WG Pitts Office
7825 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256-7557
Every year, members and friends of the RLC of Florida travel to Tallahassee for some grassroots lobbying for lower taxes, less government and expanded individual liberty. This year our Liberty Days at the Capitol [...]



4. March 2010

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Members Only Appreciation Cocktail Party

Members Only Appreciation Cocktail Party


Date: Friday, March 19, 2010
Time: 7:00 to 9pm
Location:
The Peninsula
1431 Riverplace Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
This event will be held overlooking all of Jacksonville from the 38th floor of The Peninsula downtown.
We will have a 50-50 raffle, cocktails, beer and wine along with savory appetizers and an assortment of desserts.
Reservations will be emailed or available for pickup [...]



27. February 2010

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Rubio Cancels Appearance; RLC State Chairman to Address Senate Race

Rubio Cancels Appearance; RLC State Chairman to Address Senate Race


On Wednesday evening, February 24th the RLCNEF received a call from the Rubio for Senate Campaign informing them that the candidate would not be able to speak at the Tuesday, March 2nd  RLCNEF Meeting due to a scheduling conflict. The Rubio campaign has offered to send a surrogate to address the RLCNEF in Marco’s absence.
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15. February 2010

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Marco Rubio to visit RLC to Discuss Issues of Liberty

Marco Rubio to visit RLC to Discuss Issues of Liberty


US Senate Candidate Marco Rubio will be the featured speaker at the March 2nd Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida (RLCNEF) Meeting. Rubio is running against Florida Governor Charlie Crist in a race that has generated interest throughout the country.
The RLCNEF is anxious to hear Rubio address the liberty issues they have been focused on [...]



7. February 2010

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RLCNEF February Meeting Recap

RLCNEF February Meeting Recap


The Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida had a large crowd for its last meeting at the offices of W.G. Pitts, with the feature of the meeting being Dave Shields’ presentation on “Living the Liberty Message” and a forum for members and guests.
Randy Scudder opened with the Patriot’s Pledge, then Chairman John Stevens recognized the [...]