On Wednesday December 28th, Take Care of Tucson will be holding a community food drive that will take place from 4-7 PM at two parks near downtown.
They will be collecting food for the Community Food Bank, Cold Wet Noses, Hermitage Cat Shelter and the Humane Society. Volunteers from Trinity of Angels, a non-profit for abused spouses and children will be on hand to help accept donations.
Please help our community in its greatest time of need by dropping off canned and packaged goods at one of the two following locations on December 28 between 4-7 PM.
LET'S HELP THEM FILL THOSE TRUCKS!!
Veinte de Agosto Park
Broadway Blvd and Church Avenue
Tucson, AZ
De Anza Park
Speedway Blvd and Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ
View the event on facebook!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
"Occupy" Tucson? We ARE Tucson!
Over the past few weeks many of us have watched with bemused interest the Wall Street "occupation" and have shaken our heads at the sense of entitlement, logical incoherence, and in some cases, the outright racism coming from it's attendees. You can visit ttpdaily.com to see an example of this poor behavior on display. It has been obvious that the media microscope used to examine the hundreds of thousands of Tea Party participants nationwide has been placed in the closet when it comes to these two thousand "occupiers."
On October 15th Tucson will see our very own "Occupy Tucson" protest. The groups location for the protest, for some inexplicable reason, will be at the base of the Pancho Villa statue downtown. Nice imagery considering Pancho Villa has become legendary for many things, one of them being his brutality that left a swath of destruction and death on America's borders due to his raids.
Many have emailed or contacted TTP to suggest a counter protest. We think that would be a mistake. Tucson is home to all of us and our families. We don't "occupy" this city, as they intend to do, we live here and ARE active members of the greater Tucson area. The word "occupy" evokes images of hostility and militaristic suppression by outsiders. We ARE Tucson.
This does not mean we plan to sit by and do nothing. We plan to spend October 15th very busily engaged or to remain "occupied" by and for good things in OUR town. We are serious about this and urge you to participate in this silent, but much more effective "occupation". Not only will it send the right message to our community, it will benefit our friends and neighbors. We have made a post on the ttpdaily.com blog and would love it if you have any ideas or suggestions for "occupations" to post them there.
Here are a few ways we suggest you spend your time actively engaged or "occupied" in Tucson on the 15th:
1. Simply wear your TTP shirt all day. Wear it to Tucson Meet Yourself and support the small groups and organizations at that event. Several hundred people identifying themselves with our movement but acting normally will provide a nice contrast to the circus of the "occupy" movement.
2. Volunteer your time for the City Council Candidates. Let's face it, for far too long Tucson has already been "occupied" by those who seek to mire it in scandal and financial ruin. Go walk for a candidate or make calls. It's easy, really and needs to be done. For some volunteer options call Greg at Pima County GOP Headquarters at 321-1492.
3. Volunteer your time for a church or youth organization.
4. Pick up trash with your family in your neighborhood.
5. Volunteer at the Community Food Bank or do a collection for canned goods in your neighborhood with your family.
6. Tell us your suggestions at ttpdaily.com.
This is our home and we refuse to be forced to only "occupy" it. WE ARE TUCSON and will continue to remain politically active in order to make sure that all of our voices are heard!
On October 15th Tucson will see our very own "Occupy Tucson" protest. The groups location for the protest, for some inexplicable reason, will be at the base of the Pancho Villa statue downtown. Nice imagery considering Pancho Villa has become legendary for many things, one of them being his brutality that left a swath of destruction and death on America's borders due to his raids.
Many have emailed or contacted TTP to suggest a counter protest. We think that would be a mistake. Tucson is home to all of us and our families. We don't "occupy" this city, as they intend to do, we live here and ARE active members of the greater Tucson area. The word "occupy" evokes images of hostility and militaristic suppression by outsiders. We ARE Tucson.
This does not mean we plan to sit by and do nothing. We plan to spend October 15th very busily engaged or to remain "occupied" by and for good things in OUR town. We are serious about this and urge you to participate in this silent, but much more effective "occupation". Not only will it send the right message to our community, it will benefit our friends and neighbors. We have made a post on the ttpdaily.com blog and would love it if you have any ideas or suggestions for "occupations" to post them there.
Here are a few ways we suggest you spend your time actively engaged or "occupied" in Tucson on the 15th:
1. Simply wear your TTP shirt all day. Wear it to Tucson Meet Yourself and support the small groups and organizations at that event. Several hundred people identifying themselves with our movement but acting normally will provide a nice contrast to the circus of the "occupy" movement.
2. Volunteer your time for the City Council Candidates. Let's face it, for far too long Tucson has already been "occupied" by those who seek to mire it in scandal and financial ruin. Go walk for a candidate or make calls. It's easy, really and needs to be done. For some volunteer options call Greg at Pima County GOP Headquarters at 321-1492.
3. Volunteer your time for a church or youth organization.
4. Pick up trash with your family in your neighborhood.
5. Volunteer at the Community Food Bank or do a collection for canned goods in your neighborhood with your family.
6. Tell us your suggestions at ttpdaily.com.
This is our home and we refuse to be forced to only "occupy" it. WE ARE TUCSON and will continue to remain politically active in order to make sure that all of our voices are heard!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Fast and Furious Recap
If you missed last night's TTP Town Hall, here is a few links to recap the event.
Katie Pavlich from townhall.com
KGUN 9
KVOA 4
FOX 11 News
* The Arizona Daily Star emailed us and said they couldn't show up. Not that we needed a reminder, but we are now very aware that they are no longer interested in reporting legitimate news that affects this community.
Our work is not done. Last night our brave "whistle blower" ATF Agent Cefalu said that if we the people cannot have the Congress we elected hold those who mishandled this operation accountable then there is no point to government. We need to forward this email and make sure that all of those we come into contact with know about this scandal and the deaths and destruction left in it's wake.
Thank you Representative Gosar for attending and speaking last night, but please take our message to the rest of the Oversight Committee in Washington and tell them that this "operation" (scandal) needs to be completely investigated and accountability needs to be dealt out in strong doses to those responsible.
Thank you to Sheriff Paul Babeu and Agent Cefalu for your insight, courage and continued service to our country.
Remember that a government is only as the strong or effective as the people it governs. We hope you remain strong and mobilize in your communities and neighborhoods to lift and work where you are needed.
Katie Pavlich from townhall.com
KGUN 9
KVOA 4
FOX 11 News
* The Arizona Daily Star emailed us and said they couldn't show up. Not that we needed a reminder, but we are now very aware that they are no longer interested in reporting legitimate news that affects this community.
Our work is not done. Last night our brave "whistle blower" ATF Agent Cefalu said that if we the people cannot have the Congress we elected hold those who mishandled this operation accountable then there is no point to government. We need to forward this email and make sure that all of those we come into contact with know about this scandal and the deaths and destruction left in it's wake.
Thank you Representative Gosar for attending and speaking last night, but please take our message to the rest of the Oversight Committee in Washington and tell them that this "operation" (scandal) needs to be completely investigated and accountability needs to be dealt out in strong doses to those responsible.
Thank you to Sheriff Paul Babeu and Agent Cefalu for your insight, courage and continued service to our country.
Remember that a government is only as the strong or effective as the people it governs. We hope you remain strong and mobilize in your communities and neighborhoods to lift and work where you are needed.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
TTP CALLS ON ARIZONA INSTITUTE FOR CIVIL DISCOURSE TO DENOUNCE HOFFA COMMENTS
The Tucson Tea Party calls on the National Institute for Civil Discourse, also based in Tucson Arizona, to denounce the violence-inciting comments directed at Tea Party members made by Teamsters Union President Jimmy Hoffa in a speech he gave at a Labor Day campaign rally for President Barack Obama.
Hoffa said that unions need to pick fights with Tea Parties and Congressional Republicans. He further went on to say,““The war on workers, and you see it everywhere, it [sic] is the Tea Party . . .President Obama, this is your army. We are ready to march. Let’s take these son of a bitches [sic] out . . .”
Trent Humphries Organizer for the Tucson Tea Party said “If the National Institute for Civil Discourse is to have any legitimacy at all, this is the type of thing they need to focus on. By not doing so, calls into question the very reason for their existence. Either they focus on all comments, even from those they consider their political allies, or they need dispense with any claim to non-partisanship and reimburse any financial help provided by the University of Arizona.”
President Obama, who was in attendance at the Labor Day rally, spoke at a Memorial Service in Tucson after the tragic shootings of January 8th and said the following,”But at a time when our discourse has become so sharply polarized - at a time when we are far too eager to lay the blame for all that ails the world at the feet of those who think differently than we do - it's important for us to pause for a moment and make sure that we are talking with each other in a way that heals, not a way that wounds.”
President Obama has had no comment on the words spoken right before he too delivered a speech.
Friday, September 2, 2011
September 26th TTP Fast and Furious Town Hall
The Tucson Tea Party will be hosting a Town Hall discussing the facts surrounding the Federal Government's "Fast and Furious" gun-running program.
We have invited Representative Paul Gosar of Arizona's 1st District, who is on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which is investigating the "Fast and Furious" program. We will also be honored to host a well known Fast and Furious whistle blower who is helping to shine a light on ATF failures in this and other cases, and receiving endless reprisals because of it (which is why we are not pre-announcing his name publicly.) Both are very knowledgeable and well versed to speak on this issue.
Event Specifics:
Monday September 26th, 2011
6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Seating is limited and is first come first served!
CDO High School's Performance Auditorium
25 W Calle Concordia Tucson, Az 85704
This is an Arizona issue, and it is up to us to make sure that our government is held accountable. What took place was a travesty, and if we are to leave this country a better place than we found it, the details need to be drawn into the light of day.
We are continuing to invite guests and there should be other additions to this event in the coming weeks, but for now make sure to mark your calendar.
We have invited Representative Paul Gosar of Arizona's 1st District, who is on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which is investigating the "Fast and Furious" program. We will also be honored to host a well known Fast and Furious whistle blower who is helping to shine a light on ATF failures in this and other cases, and receiving endless reprisals because of it (which is why we are not pre-announcing his name publicly.) Both are very knowledgeable and well versed to speak on this issue.
Event Specifics:
Monday September 26th, 2011
6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Seating is limited and is first come first served!
CDO High School's Performance Auditorium
25 W Calle Concordia Tucson, Az 85704
This is an Arizona issue, and it is up to us to make sure that our government is held accountable. What took place was a travesty, and if we are to leave this country a better place than we found it, the details need to be drawn into the light of day.
We are continuing to invite guests and there should be other additions to this event in the coming weeks, but for now make sure to mark your calendar.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Fitzsimmons Working to Keep The Discourse Civil
On Sunday Arizona Daily Star political "cartoonist" David Fitzsimmons reiterated his dedication to maintaining civil discourse in the Old Pueblo.
See the cartoon here.
In response, here is my first attempt at cartooning. Thanks for the motivation Fitz.
Trent
See the cartoon here.
In response, here is my first attempt at cartooning. Thanks for the motivation Fitz.
Trent
Thursday, May 26, 2011
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