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The Burleson Tea Party would like to dedicate, in loving memory, The Burleson “Real Change is Coming” Tea Party, to BTP team member, Mr. Larry D. Rodgers. October 28, 1947-December 12, 2009. Larry will be missed and the memory of him is a treasure, to us all!

Come join fellow Americans as we stand together in defense of our freedoms and liberties! Participate in making the “elite” in Washington know, that “We The People” are coming! Enough is enough! Stand shoulder to shoulder as we tell them, “PackYour Bags!” America is counting on us. Let’s not disapoint her!

February 6, 2010
Noon – 4pm
(1 week before early voting for primary elections)

Forrest GMC/Chrysler Autoplex
2400 N. Main St., Cleburne, TX 76133

- MC: Rex Russell
- Prayer: Linda Robinson
- National Anthem sung by Ms. Kylie Malone
- Guest Speaker(s):

• Rep. Rob Orr , 58th Dist
• Adrian Murray
• Pastor Stephan Broden, Fair Park Bible Fellowship, Dallas
• Michael Williams, Commissioner, Tx. Railroad Commission, Candidate for US Senate-TX (Kay Bailey Hutchison’s seat)
• Debra Medina, Campaign for Liberty, Candidate for Gov. of Texas
• U.S. Congressman Joe Barton, CD-6

- Confirmed CD17 Candidates attending -Dave McIntyre, Chuck Wilson, Timothy Delasandro and Rob Curnock; Darren Yancy (Candidate, Tx. State Senate D-22)
- Scott Barber with Educators of Liberty
- Tribute to our Veterans
- Live Music
- Joey Green with Band (Opened for Cross Canadian Ragweed)
- Voter Registration
- Jack Edmondson (John Wayne Impersonater)
- Polatik / David Saucedo (Hispanic Political Rapper)

(and much more!)

**Bring your voice, protest signs, patriotism, Gadsden, Texas and American flags!**
**Bring lawn chairs for seating**
**Free parking**
**Security Staff will be on site**

Special thanks to Mr. Michael Forrest, for providing Forrest GMC/Chrysler Autoplex, for our “Real Change is Coming” Tea Party location!

Most of you have heard of twitter, but do you know what it is? Here is a short video explaining how it works. The Burleson Tea Party will use Twitter to keep twitter fans updated on our events and related news.

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If you are interested in attending a “Facebook Training Class”, contact Taber Wood at taberbwood@gmail.com. Taber will set up class at his home to help familiarize you with facebook and educate you on the use of this vital communications tool, in the fight to take our country back!

If you are interested in joining The BTP Youth Outreach Program, please contact Taber Wood as well, at taberbwood@gmail.com.

Below is a map to our next event. Details on the event is here.

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Congressman Chet Edwards, We See Beyond Your Words!

I would like to take this opportunity to publicly say, “Thanks, but no thanks” to Congressman Edwards for his recent, less than genuine vote of “NO” on healthcare bill (HR 3962), that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Edwards told us, “I will make my decision, only after speaking with my Constituents from all walks of life, during the August recess.” Congressman Edwards waited until the last day in Washington, DC, to make his decision.

We, Constituents of D17, see that we need to contact Nancy Pelosi, to address our concerns. By Congressman Edwards own actions, it is Nancy Pelosi, that has the final say, where his decision making process is concerned.

In reference to HR 3962, Congressman Edwards voted against recommitting this bill. Meaning, he voted in favor to clear the hurdles for this bill to receive its final vote. He voted for the bill, before he voted against it.
Congressman Edwards also voted against the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, which would basically ban tax payer dollar funding for abortions. I’m glad to see that despite Congressman Edwards, this vital amendment passed!
I would like to challenge Congressman Edwards to publicly supply a list of his colleagues that he worked so hard with, to help persuade them to a “NO” vote, seeing as how Congressman Edwards has issued such an outright disapproval of HR 3962. I know it would be a great show of “Transparency”. On the other hand, this may be a challenge that Congressman Edwards is unwilling or unable to take me up on.
Congressman Edwards represents District 17 (Tx), but Congressman Edwards does and has not represented the Constituents of District 17.

I would also like to strongly urge Mayor Ken Shetter, of Burleson, to reconsider any future public commendations for Congressman Edwards, on the support he has for Veterans. Not only did Congressman Edwards remain silent when Janet Napolitano, DHS, name our veterans as possible terroristic threats to the US and when the VA Death Books were sent to our Veterans. As far as the new VA Hospital, it is the Veterans themselves and fellow Constituents of District 17, that will be paying for this Hospital, with tax payer dollars.

Mayor Shetter should come to realize, that by his own actions and words of commending Congressman Edwards, he has only condemned himself in the eyes of many citizens of Burleson and surrounding areas. I should know, the BTP email roster base consists of 60%-65% Veterans, they number into the thousands!
To quote, Mayor Ted Reynolds of Cleburne, who is now running as a Republican, against Rep. Rob Orr, for the 58th District. Mayor Reynolds has stated to me, “I think Chet has already done too much damage, even if he votes conservative from here on out, it’s too late. I don’t think he’s gonna get re-elected.”

If Congressman Edwards wants to support and honor our Veterans, he should first and foremost do the same as them. Simply, hold the US Constitution that he swore to protect and defend, just like our Veterans, above all else, especially over the Obama socialistic agenda and his party. Veterans and fellow Constituents of District 17 are no longer fooled, by the double talk, of a liberal lying, Obama supporting, Pelosi petting, US Congressman, such as Chet Edwards. Both Congressman Edwards and Mayor Shetter, should try to enjoy the days they have left in public office, for it is limited and “We the People” are coming.

Angela Cox
BTP Chairman/Founder

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