Santa Barbara Tea Party & Culpepper Society

HEALTHCARE RALLY SATURDAY. BRING YOUR SIGNS & FLAGS.

editor — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:07:17 +0000

What: Impromptu “Honk-in” for Healthcare

When: Saturday, September 26

Time: 2 to 4 PM – Drop by for an hour or stay the whole time.

Where: State at Las Positas – Army Reserve Center Corner – Take 101 to Las Positas Exit.

Parking: Free in Adjacent Lot – Enter on Las Positas

Details: Bring Your Cool, Clever Signs. Flags. Friends. Smiles. Water. Sunscreen.

Dress: Santa Barbara Casual

SBTP Returns to Las Positas @ State for Healthcare Rally

(Santa Barbara, CA – September 22, 2009) On the heels of a dynamic demonstration last week to defend America’s Free Press from government tampering, SBTP is taking to the streets again this weekend to protest the Administration’s plan to transfer our Healthcare System into the control of the already overcommitted Executive Branch. Polls show opposition growing to the proposal, as citizens throughout the country have become increasingly distressed about the Administration’s attempt to take 16% of America’s economy out of the hands of patients, doctors and private enterprise and place it into the hands of government bureaucrats.

The nonpartisan, grassroots group will hold another popular “Honk-in” style Rally at the intersection of State and Las Positas this Saturday, September 26, between 2 and 4 PM. Signs and flags are integral to this event. SBTP encourages clever, humorous homemade signs in keeping with national tea party etiquette. Although Healthcare is the focus, sign makers are welcome to address other concerns. Free Parking in adjacent US Armory lot at Las Positas Entrance. Directions: Take Highway 101 to Las Positas Exit.

The Green Jobs “Radical Network”

editor — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:18:08 +0000

SBTP Response to Obama’s Planned Address to America’s K-12 Students on Tuesday, 9/8/9

editor — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:07:24 +0000

(Santa Barbara, CA – Friday, September 4, 2009) Santa Barbara News-Press printed the following comment from SBTP in a front page story, entitled NO-BAMA, published Saturday, September 5.

Regarding Obama’s controversial planned address to K-12 Students on September 8, SBTP Spokesman and Steering Committee Member William Davies responded, “Given the fact that the President’s message appears to be more indoctrination than education, the national tea party coalition is suggesting that parents take action. Parents have the right, by law, to demand that their children not be forced to participate in the televised propaganda session and associated homework and may remove their children from school for the day. It is an excellent opportunity for parents to discuss why people from all over the world have flocked to America to pursue personal and economic liberty, free from tyranny and socialism.”

SBTP & CS Presents “What’s up. Doc?,” A Townhall Style Forum on Healthcare, on 8/21/09

editor — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:15:03 +0000

(Santa Barbara, CA – August 11, 2009) How would the passage of the proposed HC legislation affect your doctors and your care? This Forum presents the inside scoop without the political clutter from those in the know – our physicians.

Santa Barbara Tea Party is honored to present a Townhall Style Forum on Healthcare, moderated by Peter Bertling, featuring a distinguished panel of four highly regarded local physicians – Marco Navetta, MD; Jason Campagna, MD: Howard Spang, MD; and 2009 Reader’s Choice Award Winner, Paul Aijian, MD – along with Hospital Administrator Christina Thielst, Health Insurance Specialist Roger Perry, and Financial Advisor John Demboski. The prestigious event will be held in the Sierra Madre Room at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort on Friday, August 21, beginning at 7 PM. It is free to the public.

9/12 GOES COAST TO COAST ~ SBTP HEADED TO LA & DC

editor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:17:59 +0000

Santa Barbara Tea Party & CS Organizes Bus Trip to LA for 912 West

More Information here

(Santa Barbara – August 30, 2009) Plans are underway for members of Santa Barbara Tea Party & Culpepper Society to join fellow tea partiers from the western states in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 12, for 912 West, the West Coast version of the 09.12.09 Taxpayer March on DC. The group’s goal is to support their compatriots in Washington with a large rally here. The bus trip to LA is available for $25/person roundtrip. The rally runs between 3 and 5 PM; estimated departure is 11:30 AM with return around 8 PM. [Details will be available soon.] Early reservations are requested, so we can secure enough buses. RSVP to info@santabarbarateaparty.com.

Local Tea Party Delegation On the Way to Taxpayer March on the Nation’s Capital

(Santa Barbara – August 29, 2009) A delegation representing Santa Barbara Tea Party & Culpepper Society is headed to Washington for the 9/12 Taxpayer March on DC. Sponsored by 09.12.09 March on Washington, a national coalition of tea party groups, organizers are expecting up to one million attendees. SBTP & CS delegates are looking for more friends to join them. Email us at info@santabarbarateaparty.com to connect with them. For info re the March on DC, please visit http://912dc.org/

Please support our friends on the Tea Party Express Bus Tour, including Lloyd Marcus, who was our Headliner at our 4th of April Tea Party (with Paul Revere and Tammy Bruce) : He is onboard as the star entertainer, traveling 7,000 miles across America, awakening our fellow citizens. To donate, please visit http://www.teapartyexpress.org/

Congresswoman Capps Sets Long-Awaited Health Care Forum for September 2 in Santa Barbara

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(Santa Barbara, CA – August 31, 2009) “It is encouraging that our Congresswoman has returned from her hiatus and is willing to engage in dialogue with even a small contingent of her constituents. Throughout the country and here in Santa Barbara, extremely worried citizens have expressed growing concern to tea party volunteers that HR 3200 – which Mrs. Capps supports - will ration their health care and create a far larger crisis than it is supposed to fix. A standing room only crowd of close to 500 at our August 21 Health Care Forum revealed – at the very least – the need for far more debate and serious scrutiny of the proposed thousand-plus pages of legislation impacting three hundred million Americans – and perhaps starting over with a fresh slate to remove confusion and special interests. The space – which restricts participation to 210 attendees - and time allotted by Mrs. Capps to her Santa Barbara constituents on this life and death issue may not be adequate for the number of citizens and the concerns they have about her actions regarding any health care legislation.” - Heather Bryden, Coordinator, on Behalf of Santa Barbara Tea Party & Culpepper Society

We encourage SBTP & CS members to communicate their own views in our tradition of cogent, reasoned Letters to the Editor in the print media as well as to electronic media venues regarding our Congresswoman’s Forum.

The following Media Advisory was received FROM Congresswoman Capps’s Office – Emailed to SBTP at 9:50 AM by Media :

Capps to Host Community Information Session on Comprehensive Health Insurance Reform in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Congresswoman Lois Capps will co-host an information session on comprehensive health insurance reform for residents of the 23rd Congressional District on Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. in Santa Barbara. Joining Capps in co-hosting this event are local faith community members, including Pastor Hillary Chrisley, of the First United Methodist Church. The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara Education Fund will also assist in administering this event. Capps will discuss comprehensive health insurance reform legislation being considered by Congress, the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200), and answer audience questions about the legislation.

This Event Has Been Postponed

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:35:06 +0000

“Come Score DeVore” – A VIP Tea Party
Hosted by Santa Barbara Tea Party & Culpepper Society
(Santa Barbara – August 26, 2009) Campaign Headquarters of Candidate for US Senate Chuck DeVore announced today that, due to logistical difficulties, Assemblyman DeVore will be unable to attend the party that was scheduled to be held in his honor this Saturday afternoon at El Paseo Restaurante. Speaking on behalf of the event host, Santa Barbara Tea Party, Patty Engel confirmed that the party has been postponed until later in the year.

Santa Barbara Tea Party & Culpepper Society is a non-partisan, grassroots group of citizens dedicated to defending the principles set forth by America’s Founding Fathers, especially economic opportunity and the Bill of Rights.

SBTP & CS Encourages Participation in August & September Nationwide Events

admin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:55:05 +0000

(Santa Barbara, CA – July 25, 2009) As a supporter and fan of Lloyd Marcus, who performed at our April 4th Tea Party and holds the distinction of being named our first Honorary Son of Liberty, SBTP & CS encourages all patriots to attend the Tea Party Express, which will roll across America starting August 28th (in Sacramento) and conclude on September 12th in Washington, DC. Discover more at http://www.teapartyexpress.org/index.html.

We are also promoting – and many of our members will participate in – the 9.12 Taxpayer March on DC. For information, visit http://912dc.org/.

Pro-Choice Health Care Petition Drive & National Campaign

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:42:20 +0000

July 3 through July 16
Pro-Choice Health Care Petition Drive & National Campaign

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(Santa Barbara, CA – July 2, 2009) In response to the call for a National Campaign to Defeat Government-Run Health Care, SBTP & CS will launch a Petition Drive at their Wild West Show & Freedom Rally on July 3. Calling the Administration’s Bill, H.R. 676, the one of the biggest threats to personal liberty that has ever been proposed in the history of the United States, the group stated that the legislation would increase taxes and national debt, would prohibit choice, has the goal of closing down private sector coverage, and would leave decisions of life and death and suffering up to Big Government Bureaucracy. In addition, the bill poses extreme moral and ethical dilemmas, requiring careful consideration and review for long term repercussions and unintended consequences. SBTP & CS Petition Drive will conclude on July 13, so petitions will be included in a nationally synchronized Presentation by a Local Delegation at the Office of the District Office of their Congressman on July 17.

Please fax Petitions (no matter how few signatures; they all count) to 805.963.3561 or Mail to Tea Party; c/o 1072 Casitas Pass Road, Box 179; Carpinteria, CA 93013.

Independence Day- July 4 @ 11 AM- State @ Micheltorena Street

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:17:23 +0000

Independence Day Events
Two Days of Celebrating America’s 232nd Birthday

Saturday, July 4 @ 11 AM
Assemble @ State @ Micheltorena Street

Buffalo Bill arrives on Horseback to lead SBTP & Culpepper Society Contingent in Santa Barbara’s 4th of July Parade. Our group is positioned at the end of the parade. Route begins at Sola and ends at Cota Street. Assembly is at Micheltorena Street @ State. Register for further information and updates if you are not already on our email list. Signs are permitted per our online Policy Statement and in respect for Spirit of ‘76, the parade host.