New Tea Party Group

I attended my first meeting of the new 285 Corridor Tea Party (https://sites.google.com/site/285corridorteapartygroup/) last night. Actually, it was my first ever Tea Party meeting.

I was very impressed with the level of committment of the other attendees, many first-timers as well.

Somehow, I found myself in the position of chairman of the 2nd Amendment Committee for the group. It consists of some pretty dedicated gun-owners and patriots.

We're having our first committee meeting on 17 Aug 2010 at the Knotty Pine in Bailey at 1000. I know that's a long way outta the way for some of you but I wanted to extend an invite to any CO-AR15.com members who'd like to attend.

The focus of the 285 Tea Party is ACTION...not just meetings where we complain about the state of the country and politics and such. The group is led by some pretty capable people and they stressed how important ACTION is.

We actually had 3 candidates for Park County political office in attendence last night. One of whom was Michael Graves, candidate for Park County Sheriff. One of the attendees asked Mike what his position on the 2A, Oath Keepers, Militias, etc... would be as sheriff. Mike issued a pretty strong response...positive, of course...to the question and stated he was in no way going to stand by while the government allowed a dismantling of the 2A or any other lawful activitiy by the people. He further stated that no outside threat to the constitutional rights of the people of Park County would go unchallenged by his Sheriff's Dept. It was pretty refreshing stuff.

So, you're all invited to attend our first meeting. The Knotty Pine is right on the main drag (US Hwy 285) in downtown Bailey.

They serve OUTSTANDING soft-serve ice cream and FANTASTIC coffee. As a matter of fact, I'll buy coffee for any CO-AR15.com members that show up! It's a long time locally owned business and Barb, the owner, is a gun-owner herself. She sells ammo, too!

It would be great to see some of you there. I'll be the dumbass trying to "Forest Gump" his way through running a meeting and keeping it on track.

I'll be there.[Coffee]

BaileyGuns - I live in Conifer and would like to attend, but I'll be gone on that date. Please post upcoming meetings. I'll try to make the next one. Thanks to you and all the other folks putting this together.

mmm Knotty Pine coffe..and hard ice cream mmm

Beeen some time...wish I still lived in Bailey

Good on ya for getting the word out

I would make the drive but I have to work that day. :(

What time?

is that 10:00 am?

I would attend an evening meeting, I have other commitments, like trying to make a living during the day. I have clients in town all that week.

please add me to any email list you will have for the group. shane@twinsummitsrealty.com

What are the immediate goals, in what kind of time line, of the group?

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Originally Posted by rockhound

is that 10:00 am?

I would attend an evening meeting, I have other commitments, like trying to make a living during the day. I have clients in town all that week.

please add me to any email list you will have for the group. shane@twinsummitsrealty.com

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1000 = 10 Hundred Hours = 10:00am

Civilians.... [Coffee]

(I'll keep you updated, Shane. Thanks for the interest.)

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What are the immediate goals, in what kind of time line, of the group?

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From the 285 Corridor Tea Party website:

The 285 Tea Party Group was formed to accomodate patriots along the Highway 285 corridor. We welcome all conservative minded voters who believe that government should be reduced to the lowest practical level, that government should practice fiscal responsibility, that we need to protect the rights of our citizens, that we uphold and protect the Constitution of the United States of America and that we demand that our elected officials serve and obey the voters who put them in office.

The group has formed several committees to put the above into action and break it down into a manageable level.

The 2A Committee's goal will be to ensure the 2A is upheld and respected by all candidates for public office. The first meeting on the 17th will focus primarily on developing our mission statement and how we can put our goals into action at all levels of government.

The timeline will range from ASAP (the current election cycle) to ongoing (future election cycles and on an ongoing basis between elections).

Is this an appropriate thread to ask how realistic it would be to write up a bill, or amendment, or something that mandates that any crime committed by any elected official, WHILE IN OFFICE, carries a 1 year mandatory jail sentence? The minimum threshold would be set very low, like Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor. It wouldn't be cruel and unusual punishment because you would know ahead of time about the added risk of being an elected official. Don't like the potential risk, then don't take the job. Pretty much something stating that if you are an elected official, all sentences are far more strict, instead of the opposite that it is now.

Seems like your group of people could be the right kind of group to write and push something like that onto a ballot. I don't want to derail the thread, so if it goes that way, I'll have Marlin edit it up, or split it up into it's own discussion. Just thought you might know about how realistic that idea would be.

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Is this an appropriate thread to ask how realistic it would be to write up a bill, or amendment, or something that mandates that any crime committed by any elected official, WHILE IN OFFICE, carries a 1 year mandatory jail sentence? The minimum threshold would be set very low, like Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor. It wouldn't be cruel and unusual punishment because you would know ahead of time about the added risk of being an elected official. Don't like the potential risk, then don't take the job. Pretty much something stating that if you are an elected official, all sentences are far more strict, instead of the opposite that it is now.

Seems like your group of people could be the right kind of group to write and push something like that onto a ballot. I don't want to derail the thread, so if it goes that way, I'll have Marlin edit it up, or split it up into it's own discussion. Just thought you might know about how realistic that idea would be.

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I don't know. I can ask someone at the next meeting, though. I like the idea.

There are already statutes that add aggravating factors to certain crimes when committed by certain people (ie: by a person in a position of trust). So it would be along those same lines.

"...17 Aug 2010 at the Knotty Pine in Bailey at 1000..."

I'm challenged by the time as well BG, generally can't do a mid-morning / mid-day meeting Mon - Wed's as I'm "down the hill" earning my keep. Thu & Fri (Fridays are real good) I have more flexibility unless I'm on-the-road but...those daytime hours are tough on those of us still required to particpate in the "productive class."

If nothing else I extend my "thanks" for taking up the cause on behalf of all of us up here.

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I don't know. I can ask someone at the next meeting, though. I like the idea.

There are already statutes that add aggravating factors to certain crimes when committed by certain people (ie: by a person in a position of trust). So it would be along those same lines.

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I'm glad you didn't think it was dumb. I'm tired of politicians getting away with stuff that would have me in prison, and they're not even afraid of losing their job. It should be the other way around. Well, not that I should be able to get away with what politicians do, just that they should be held to a much higher standard than I am.

RE: the hours. We're going to vary the hours/days from one meeting to the next. Also, the next meeting will most likely be in the Conifer or Aspen Park area so it'll be closer to town. This time just happened to work out for most people this time around.

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I'm glad you didn't think it was dumb. I'm tired of politicians getting away with stuff that would have me in prison, and they're not even afraid of losing their job. It should be the other way around. Well, not that I should be able to get away with what politicians do, just that they should be held to a much higher standard than I am.

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"A Government should fear its people..."
[M2]

Next meeting Sept 14, Aspen Perk coffee shop, Aspen Park.
I enjoyed today's meeting and believe we have a good deal happening here.
If there is any way you can free up the time to join us, please do.

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Next meeting Sept 14, Aspen Perk coffee shop, Aspen Park.
I enjoyed today's meeting and believe we have a good deal happening here.
If there is any way you can free up the time to join us, please do.

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...at 10:00am.

It was a good meeting and we have lots of pro-2A items on the upcoming agenda. You're welcome - and encouraged - to attend.

I like tar and feathers.

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