Suspicious Fire, Massive Voter Registration Fraud Plague County with ACORN-tied Congresswoman

An article posted at the site Texas GOP Vote highlights the close connection between Representative Kristin Thibuat and ACORN: “The Republican Party of Texas today unveiled a new website, kristiworksforacorn.com. The site documents Democrat state Rep. Kristi Thibaut’s sordid past and her involvement with the notorious leftwing organization ACORN. Thibaut is the incumbent in House [...]

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So, Politics is just not your thing? ~ Part One

Growing up in the 80’s one of the mantra’s I’ve heard most of my life is: “Don’t discuss politics and religion.” in polite company. (As an aside I found this “starter piece” on The Etiquette of Talking Politics, I don’t agree fully but she makes some excellent points, especially for newbies) I always wondered why [...]

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Hooky Playing Government Employee Kept on the Books… for 12 Years!

I’m sure at least a few of us thought about playing hooky today, with summer winding down and (at least here) the sun shining outside, but could you imagine playing hooky for 12 years? Well, an employee of the taxpayer funded “Community Services” Board in Norfolk, Virginia did exactly that. For 12 years the employee [...]

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Update: Driveway Taxes and Pooches Pool Parties

You might remember this post from last week, where I discussed the new “driveway tax” passed last week by the city council in Mission, KS.  This tax (assessed as a fee) will apply to nonprofits including churches, schools and governments, will charge homeowners $72 each year for having a driveway, while businesses will be charged [...]

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NEW WATCHMEN: THE CASE FOR ONGOING ACTIVISM AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Growing up in east Texas, far removed from a large metropolis, it was standard operating procedure to perform outdoor yard work under the hot Texas sun on any given weekend. Always present was my grandfather who was all-too-familiar with the operating functions of a lawn mower, how to remove brush from a clearing, and the [...]

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We March- But First, We Train

Grassroots activists from across the country have submitted videos explaining WHY they are coming to DC for the events being held September 9th through 12th. Watch this one from a recent convert to the tea party movement.

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How to Create S.M.A.R.T. Goals

We all have goals – goals to become more politically active, a goal to reach 1 million fans on Facebook, and of course the constant goal to lose “just ten pounds”.  Have you noticed when you set your goals, they don’t really get accomplished?  And if for some reason your goals are getting accomplished it’s [...]

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How to create an effective campaign brochure

Campaign brochures are a fundamental part of any campaign.  They serve as an introduction of the candidate to potential voters by providing them with photos that illustrate what the candidate is about and information that identifies why the candidate should be elected.  Candidates should put a great deal of thought into creating their campaign brochures [...]

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HOW TO: FACEBOOK PRIVACY SETTINGS

Here at American Majority it is one of our goals to educate activists on how to properly use online media.  During the presentation, Patriots 2.0, we attempt to teach the importance of getting actively involved in facebook, twitter, and other social networks. After our Patriots 2.0 presentation, the questions come rolling in.  More often than [...]

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Strategy and Tactics: Know the Difference and Avoid Confusion on the Campaign Trail

Cadets at West Point Military Academy are taught to analyze an effective mission on three separate tiers: objective, strategy, and tactics. The broad, desired end-result goal is your objective. The specific method of action to accomplish this goal is your strategy. And tactics are the various points you employ to reach your destination. Look at [...]

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HOP ON THE SOCIAL NETWORKING TRAIN

After spending four years in college in the Public Relations department I have come to understand the ins and outs of sending press releases, PR planning, and the importance of networking.  Now that I am out of school and working for American Majority, I have tried many of the techniques I spent four years learning. [...]

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10 Steps to Organizing Your Block

One of the fundamental challenges the liberty movement currently faces is getting individuals to put down their protest signs and stop attending rallies in favor of instead picking up a clip board and getting to know their neighbors.  We have all heard about the importance to door-to-door campaigning for candidates; what you might not have [...]

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A Tide in Numbers Show Unexpected and Deep Support

“There is a tide in the affairs of men.” William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar Act 4 It seems that more and more people feel compelled to take part in the growing conservative movement currently sweeping across this country. As a left-wing agenda is aggressively being pushed in Washington and out-of-touch politicians shamelessly bow to special interests [...]

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What?! I agree with Huff-Po critique of “YouCut” project.

Originally posted at RazShafer.com I’m all about giving props to liberals when they get something right…even if it’s a little thing. While I don’t agree with a lot of the article, the author raises a great point about the YouCut Project: even if every budget item that was given as an option in the YouCut [...]

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NOT MY JOB

I encountered a man that was attending a training of ours in Russell, KS last evening.  After the training was over he came up to us and began chatting and sharing stories, and one story in particular really inspired me.  He talked about his experience last year when he attended the March on D.C.  He [...]

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