Written by David Horowitz

Nearly two years and 26 business raids after the state’s employer-sanctions law took effect, county prosecutors on Wednesday filed the first case against a business owner they say knowingly hired illegal workers. Michelle Hardas, owner of Scottsdale Art Factory, has been named in a civil complaint in Maricopa County Superior Court.

The complaint alleges she knowingly violated the Legal Arizona Workers Act when, according to prosecutors, she hired a subcontractor who was actually her employee and whom she knew to be in the country illegally. “It’s the first time a case like this has been brought any place in the United States,” County Attorney Andrew Thomas said. “It’s the first time a state law has been used to try to suspend or revoke a business license of an employer who had hired illegal immigrants.”

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Day in and day out the conservative is assaulted by the demeaning, demonizing, Saul Alinsky Chicago thuggery tactics and legislation that is a direct violation of our Constitution of the United States by the radical liberal leftists. While on this past tour with the Tea Party Express some individuals asked me how I am able to come out and speak and remain so motivated in the face of defeat and denigrating tactics. That’s a great question and so I decided I would write a response for all of you.  When the House voted in favor of the deplorable Health Care bill after everyone worked so hard to convince them to cast a NO vote it was by all means a blow to my state of being. That night we arrived in our hotel room after a long day with 3 rally stops. When I arrived in my room I immediately turned on C-Span to find the House had just tallied the votes 215 No to 220 Yes. I was so angry, frustrated, emotional, and momentarily defeated. I couldn’t sleep that night, I tossed and turned and finally prayed myself to sleep. The things that ran through my mind as a leader were “How do I face them all now?” “Now what do I say to keep them motivated?” (Especially when you aren’t feeling motivated yourself). I awoke the next morning refreshed, mad, but refreshed. Our next rally would be hard I thought with so many people upset by the vote. When we arrived it was a large crowd and I was pleased and excited that so many came out for a Sunday morning rally. Normally I would be speaking near the end, however, Joe asked me to go near the beginning. He said, “they need to get motivated and you can do that with your speech”. I knew he was right and I was determined to do just that.

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In a front-page story in last week’s human Events, long-time conservative activist Donald Devine reported that the 2008 Republican platform is a vast improvement over the 2004 version. Here is a selection of excerpted highlights from this year’s Republican platform.

Immigration

Immigration policy is a national security issue, for which we have one test: Does it serve the national interest? By that standard, Republicans know America can have a strong immigration system without sacrificing the rule of law. Border security is essential to national security. In an age of terrorism, drug cartels, and criminal gangs, allowing millions of unidentified persons to enter and remain in this country poses grave risks to the sovereignty of the United States and the security of its people. We simply must be able to track who is entering and leaving our country. Our determination to uphold the rule of law begins with more effective enforcement, giving our agents the tools and resources they need to protect our sovereignty, completing the border fence quickly and securing the borders, and employing complementary strategies to secure our ports of entry. … Read the rest.

Kyl said earlier this week during Senate Finance Committe hearings on health reform that the Obama plan would mandate coverage and benefits and give the government too much power over the health system. That will increase costs Kyl said…..read more

Ever wonder why people become members of the Republican Party? Ever wonder why your neighbor spends hours helping the Party? Every wonder what you should tell your friends when they ask you, “Why are you a Republican?” Here’s your answer…. I Am a Republican Because . . .

• I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
• I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
• I believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
• I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
• I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
• I believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is the government closest to the people.
• I believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
• I believe Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
• Finally, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.

- Haley Barbour, former Republican National Committee Chairman, c. November 1994

by Jeff Matthews

After reading my first article on State Sovereignty by Sheriff Mack, letting it sink in slowly, and then, listening to his most recent podcast on TAC, I thought it time to speak up on the importance of the county sheriff from a concerned citizen’s point of view, as well as a strategic point of view.

There is no doubt this nation is at a “cross roads.” There is no doubt the states’ legislatures are speaking up against the federal government. There is no doubt the citizens are demanding the federal government’s respect of its Constitutional limitation on powers. So, what does the county sheriff have to do with any of this?

We, the people of our various states, have elected our sheriffs to preserve and protect our Constitutional rights. Classically, we see this role as being executing by protecting us from thieves and robbers and by exercising appropriate restraint to insure they do not violate our rights by conducting improper searches and seizures against us. A good sheriff does both of the above.

A great sheriff, however, goes beyond the two aforementioned roles. A great sheriff will stand on the side of the people who elect him or her, and do that which is necessary to preserve their rights.

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