State convention this Saturday!!

The Constitution Party of Pennsylvania Spring Convention 2012

This will be a very important Meeting as we prepare for the National Convention in Nashille, Tennessee.
We will have the election of State Officers and
it will also be the kick-off for Pennsylvania's Ballot Access Drive.

Come join us on February 11th, 2012 at Park Inn (Harrisburg West)
5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

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Tentative Schedule

Executive Committee Meeting 10:00am – Noon
State Convention 1:00pm

Business to be addressed:

• Election of State Officer
• Petitions for 2012 Election
• Preparation for National Meeting in April
• Presentation by Paul Rabanal of L.I.F.E team-biz

Evening Banquet  5:30pm

Guest Speaker Presentation following the Banquet:
Lourdes Swartz of the Pennsylvania Family Coalition

Cost is $35.00 for banquet and use of the facilities
If you want to have voting privileges at this Convention, Annual Dues
of an additional $35 must be paid to The Constitution Party of Pennsylvania.

These payments will be accepted at the door.

Local bases closed, as more troops sent to overseas bases

Fitzgerald Statement on Air Force Plans to Close 911th Airlift Wing   Contact: Amie M. Downs, County 412-350-3711 office 412-327-3700 cell

PITTSBURGH – County Executive Rich Fitzgerald issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the United States Air Force of plan to close the 911^th Airlift Wing in Moon within the next two years:
“I was extremely disappointed to hear the announcement today by the Air Force regarding the 911^th.  This unit has been a vital part of our community, includes over 1,220 members, provides employment for over 300 civilians and provides tactical airlift support to members of our Armed Forces.  I intend to work closely with our Congressional delegation to answer this proposal and fight to keep the 911^th Airlift Wing open, operating and protecting our region.”

 This was obtained from the Allegheny County website: http://www.alleghenycounty.us/news/2012/20120203c.aspx

This is happening while the Obama administration continues to open bases around the world. The Obama policy is just a continuation of the former Bush administration. We need new leaders willing to stand up for the American people. Please consider contacting us at the Constitution Party and help us build a party of the people, for the people and by the people. Please feel free to comment.

National Popular Vote Initiative

Whereas the National Popular Vote Initiative is an attempt to amend the United State’s Constitution without going through the amendment process; and 

Whereas the National Popular Vote Initiative is a strategy to thwart and nullify the concepts and principles underlying the Electoral college; 

Be it resolved that the Constitution Party of Pennsylvania hereby declares its opposition to the National Popular Vote Initiative and opposes any requirement that Pennsylvania’s Electors in the Electoral College vote for a presidential candidate who did not receive the highest vote count in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the immediately preceding Presidential popular vote election.

State of the Union Address 2012 response

 

The President of the United States said many great things that the people want to hear. Yes, the people want to hear what is and what could be and what may be but, now let's see all of this happen. We, as Americans, have gone on long enough without seeing action. We deserve to see our government work for us and with us instead of making us work for them. There are still hundreds of thousands to millions of Americans out of work. Jobs and the economy still does not seem to be the focus of this President. The government should not be in the business of Education. They should only be in the business of protecting our country and securing our borders.

Terrorism and Personal Liberty, from the CP platform

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Because we will refer to the fourth and fifth amendments, let's read them in their entirety:

Amendment IV:
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Amendment V:
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Note there is no exception to these rights provided for war or public danger.

Article 1, Section 9, Clause 2: "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it."
The threat of Terrorism has not been claimed to be a rebellion or an invasion.

CP presidential candidates?

Here is a list from Politics1 that lists the possible candidates for the Constitution Party:

CONSTITUTION PARTY:

Darrell Castle (Tennessee) - '08 VP nominee, CP National Vice Chairman, attorney & USMC veteran.
Virgil Goode (Virginia) - Former Congressman, former State Sen., CP National Executive Committee member, attorney & ex-Republican.
J.L. Mealer (Arizona) - Businessman.
Chelene Nightingale (California) - Conservative activist, entertainer and '10 Governor nominee.
Michael Peroutka (Maryland) - Attorney, former Maryland CP Chair and '04 Presidential nominee.
Laurie Roth (Washington) - Radio talk show host and Tea Party activist.
Bill Tucker (Wisconsin) - Retired Navy Commander and retired businessman.
Robby Wells (North Carolina) - Ex-college football coach, motivational speaker, businessman & National Guard veteran.

Not all have formally declared. The Constitution Party convention in April will decide who the nominee will be.