Annual FWP Leadership Conference

Friday, May 14, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Annual FWP Leadership ConferenceOcala, Florida

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Principles over Party, Personality, and Profits

If you believe in

Principles over Party, Personality, and Profits

join the Florida Whig Party

ABC News Tampa  -  Fox News New York

 
Dr. Douglas Shear & Chairman Truesdell share a laugh before the Vice Chairman DeGeneste's meeting. Chairman Truesdell explains unity of Principles over Party, Personality, and Profit for We the People. Vice Chairman Henry DeGeneste talks about the Declaration of Principles, the Decade of Cooperation, and the organizational structure of the Florida Whig Party.

Clayton Schock, Jason Rogoski, John Annarumma, Mrs. Konstantino, Dr. Douglas Shearer, Steve Bacon, Mr. Kostantino, Vice Chairman Henry DeGeneste

John Annarumma, Clayton Schock, Jason Rogoski, Steve Gerritzen, Alex Snitker discussing the Fair Tax.

John Annarumma (Whig), Henry Degeneste (Whig), Dr. Douglas Shearer (Whig), Steve Bacon (Whig), Steve Gerritzen (Whig), Clayton Schock (Whig), Alex Snitker (Libertarian), Don Browning (Republican)

Opponents John Annarumma (Whig) and Don Browning (Republican) agree that Incumbent Clifford Bundy Stearns (Republican) of the 6th Congressional District needs to retire after 22 years in Congress; 24 is simply too long. Alaska resident pledges to Chairman Truesdell to join the Florida Whig Party and begin building a group of Whigs in his home state.

Endorsement for the United States Senate

Endorsement for the United States Senate

Alex Snitker, Libertarian

 
Alex Snitker, Chairman Truesdell, and Dr. Douglas Shear at the April 26th meeting in Ocala.

Wikipedia & Modern Whigs

Fellow Florida Whigs

If you go to Wikipedia and look up Florida Whig you will find that the information is inaccurate.  There is nothing we can do to fix this other than take legal action against the responsible parties; which will be discussed at the next meeting of the board of directors.  A known subject who edits the Wikipedia site for the Modern Whigs is the same individual who continues to alter the Wikipedia site for the Florida Whig Party.  All communications to Wikipedia have been unsuccessful in locking the page.  If you would like to assist the FWP in fixing the problem with Wikipedia, call or email Party Headquarters. 

The "hacker" on the Wikipedia site states the following: Businessman Craig Porter, however, did qualify for the ballot as a Florida Whig. Porter described himself to Neil Cavuto on Fox News that he was a conservative candidate and then endorsed Republican Senate Candidate Marco Rubio for office. Craig Porter did not endorse Marco Rubio.  See the video below.

The Florida Whig Party encourages all Florida Whigs to contact Wikipedia and complain about the known individual who enjoys posting on the Florida Whig Party site of Wikipedia and that of the Modern Whigs.  Since the Modern Whigs have been without a Chair since December of 2009, they are a political club that is rudderless; however, accountability and liability remains in full force.

Although we have ignored the modern children who play dirty politics, there comes a time when bad little boys need to be spanked.  That time has come. You would think that "Whigs" could get along, but the intolerant modern liberal side has a serious problem with the tolerant classical liberal.

 

Florida Whigs must always remember to value Principles over Party, Personality, and Profits and pitty the pinheads.

Good or Bad

Firearms in Vehicles - Click HERE

The Florida Whig Party wants to hear from you.  Click on the link above and read the article.  Discuss the pros and cons of gun owner rights versus property owner rights from a constitutional, legislative, and practical view. Take both sides and engage your Whig Coalitions. 

Ponder, evaluate, and just plain think about it. This should not be an easy task for anyone as this provides each of us with an example of how difficult it was for our founding American Whigs to balance competing constitutional rights. 

Use the contact form to tell us what you think.  Reply once, twice, or  more as you run the gamut of pros and cons.  As we receive your comments, those that are thoughtful and unemotional will be added to this page without attribution in order to keep the free flow of an open discussion ongoing for a couple of weeks. 

St Pete Times Editorial

FLORIDA GOP

CRACKS WHIP ON

FREE THINKERS

The following appeared online and in the paper edition of the St. Peterburg Times today.  The Florida Whig Party encourages everyone to copy and paste the following St. Pete Times link [Click HERE] and send the editorial to everyone on your email list. Once again, this is why the Florida Whig Party believes in Principles over Party and Personality.

So much for the party of personal freedom. The Republican Party of Florida last week reminded all its officials — from lowly precinct chairmen to elected legislators — that they would be stripped of their party standing if they voiced support or gave money to any non-Republican candidate. The real message: Don't support Gov. Charlie Crist's bid for U.S. Senate if he drops out of the Republican primary to run with no party affiliation.

Many say this is just payback politics. Former party chairman Jim Greer tried to evoke the same loyalty oath last year on Crist's behalf in an attempt to scuttle U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio's campaign.

But such lockstep mentality is as offensive now as it was then. Republican activists don't sign conscription papers; they have merely voiced allegiance to a party's principles. The Republican Party's tactics are heavy- handed and hypocritical from a party now ripe with scandal and under federal investigation.

There is a little something called free speech, and Floridians should be free to support any candidate they want regardless of their party affiliation. Thank goodness America still has a private voting booth so Republicans will be able to vote their conscience without fear of reprisal.

We commend the St. Pete Times for taking on the Rubio credit card scandal, the fact that Crist has been a part-time Governor, and hope we one day will be able to sit down with the St. Pete Times political reporters and editorial board for a frank and open discussion.

Percentage Based Budgeting

[For the PDF version click HERE, for audio see the bottom of this page.]

Sustainable Social Security is a mathematical calculation. There are no secret formulas or magic tricks. Congress and the President refuse to deal with the math. Politics is overwhelmingly emotional because most people make most of their decisions based upon irrational emotions rather than unemotional rational thought.

Benjamin Franklin was known for the decision making “T”. Franklin would draw a “T” on a piece of paper and on top of the “T” he would write pro on the left side, con on the right side, and then set about listing all of the pros and cons of whatever it was that needed a decision. Generally speaking, the side with the most attributes was the one Franklin would go with. Unfortunately, special interests and a self-serving desire for re-election, far too often replace the unemotional and rational decision making process needed in Congress and the White House.

Here are the facts regarding the probability of survival at age 65; our traditional age of retirement in the United States.   

Based upon these percentages, the hard cold facts regarding the sustainability of Social Security can be ascertained.

The problem as to how much for how long is simple to solve through mathematics and the acceptance that there must be a sliding distribution scale based upon population, mortality, current revenue, inflation, and assets under management.

To accomplish this, Congress must be mandated to budget based upon percentages. If this is done, the problem of inadequate funding for Social Security would be immediately eliminated.

How?

It is utterly simple in theory and reality. Successful people and organizations function on budgets. Budgets are either based upon dollars or percentages. Those that budget based upon percentages are more likely to succeed than those who budget based upon dollars. From a personal finance perspective, this is known as envelope budgeting. For example, if a person begins working at age eighteen with a goal to save fifteen percent of their gross income each year for retirement, he will have much more than a person who budgets for a fixed dollar about, say $2,000 without taking into consideration inflation. As time passes, the one who saved fifteen percent will have much more income during retirement due to increasing wages, compounding, and the time-value of money.

The recent recession was heavily influenced by Congressional pressure on lending institutions to lend money to those who should never have been given money, to buy homes larger than they should have purchased, under terms and conditions that generally appealed to the emotionally based short-sighted among us, and which violated the reasonable and historical percentages for housing to income ratios. As these borrowers began to miss payments, a domino sequence of events began that resulted in what we all witnessed. Coupled with traditional banking, mortgage brokerage, and investment banking greed, fraud, and market manipulation, many in the nation experienced a massive loss of wealth through no fault of their own and will be affected in some cases for the rest of their lives. As this took place, tax revenues decreased; however, federal, state, and local expenditures were generally maintained at pre-recession levels as debt was merely piled upon existing debt.

Funding beyond current revenue is fine as long as there is an adequate trust fund to pick up the slack; however, to incur debt inhibits growth and financial security. The unemotional mathematical among us understands that the day of reckoning must take place and the balance sheets must balance. And so, by budgeting based upon percentages, we will eliminate political hijinks we witness on a daily basis under the current process of pork filled legislation.

Percentage based budgeting based upon the prior fiscal year revenue is all we need to do to fix the budget problems in the nation. Here is how it works:

1. Primary Allocation:

a. Congress must budget based upon percentages.

b. Broad categories must be established such as national defense, social welfare, infrastructure, national debt, trust fund funding, etc…

c. Each broad category should be represented by a Cabinet Secretary; Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Social Security, etc…

d. Cabinet Secretaries shall be appointed by the President with confirmation by the Senate.

e. Debate then begins as to what percentage each broad category should receive.

2. Secondary Allocation:

a. Upon approval by the House, Senate, and President of the Primary Allocation, each Cabinet Secretary shall then remit to Congress their budget which shall be based solely upon percentages for not more than twenty categories; this number should be subject to debate but restrained due to rational span-of-control competencies.

b. Congress shall then discuss, debate, and vote on the Secondary Allocation and upon approval with the President, the national budget allocation is established for the future fiscal year based upon the receipts for the prior fiscal year.

3. Executive Branch Administration:

a. Each Cabinet Secretary shall then be responsible for the execution of their segment of the budget as approved by the Congress and President.

b. The degree of Presidential involvement in day-to-day operations and expenditures by Cabinet Secretaries shall be at the prerogative of the President.

4. Congressional Oversight:

a. The House of Representatives shall establish committees as the Speaker of the House deems appropriate for oversight purposes regarding matters of domestic expenditures; excluding Homeland Defense and the Military.

b. The Senate shall establish committees as the Senate Majority Leader deems appropriate for oversight purposes regarding matters of Homeland Security, the Military, and Foreign Aid and Assistance.

c. Both the House and Senate may alter expenditures established by a Cabinet Secretary.

i. Those matters of financial oversight that originate in the House regarding expenditure alteration shall require a super majority of two-thirds with a simple majority in the Senate for concurrence.

1. Because a super majority is required by the House for approval, a Presidential veto shall be prohibited.

2. A super majority shall not be required by the Senate in order to restrain the power of an imperial presidency.

ii. Those matters of financial oversight that originate in the Senate regarding expenditure alteration shall require a super majority of two-thirds with a simple majority in the House for concurrence.

1. Because a super majority is required by the Senate for approval, a Presidential veto shall be prohibited.

2. A super majority shall not be required by the House in order to restrain the power of an imperial presidency.

Now back to Social Security.

When the Secretary of Social Security has a Primary and Secondary Allocation, their job shall be to execute the wishes of Congress and the People within the confines set forth. If there is not enough money to pay the same amount in benefits in the current fiscal year than was paid in the prior fiscal year then the Secretary will be required to reduce the amount each Social Security recipient receives on a rational and reasonable basis, reduce cost-of-living adjustments, and/or delay the starting date for future recipients. It’s just that simple; nothing more or less.

If prior Secretaries failed to adequately fund Trust Funds and/or the investment returns failed to meet expectations, then responsibility for fault will be easily attributable to Presidential Administrations and Congress.

Paying down national, state, and local debt, balancing budgets, and providing for future needs with adequate trust funds will never take place if we continue to use a dollar based budget that is based upon projected revenues rather than prior year known revenues.

You cannot spend it if you do not have it. If We the People demand a fundamental change in the way government agencies are funded, budgeted, and supervised, we can return the nation to the financial powerhouse that is required to maintain world order and stability for all.

Think About It.

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Wasteful Resolutions - A CBS Example

Audio: Florida Senate Bill 844 - More Federal Authority Over State Issues

Federalism vs State's Rights

Each Florida Whig must understand the fundamentals upon which the nation was founded. Our American Whigs, known now as the Founding Fathers, built the nation upon principles rather than political party politics. Because the Democrat and Republican Parties have placed a priority on incumbent water boys since the Civil War, our nation has become a federalist nation rather than a nation of shared power between the federal and state governments that is controlled by We the People. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are concepts that are as valid today as they were in 1776 and let nobody get away with saying otherwise.  The biggest cause to the loss of these rights was the passage of the 17th Amendment. The single most destructive change to individual and State's Rights was the passage of the 17th Amendment to the Constitution in 1916 by Wilson's Progressives, who were also able to pass the 16th Amendment (The Income Tax Amendment) in the same year.

The following video is a discussion about why United States Senators were appointed by state legislatures rather than through direct election as a check and balance to ensure states had representation in Washington. 

Former U.S. Senator Zell Miller of Georgia on the 17th Amendment - Article One, Two, and Three.

A focus by TEA party movements to place on the ballot of all states the repeal of the 17th Amendment would be the single most effective effort to control the growth of the federal government. The Florida Whig Party encourages all who truly believe in the principles upon which the nation was founded to join forces to repeal the 17th Amendment for the sole purpose of restoring the balance between the people, states, and federal government. Click HERE. The repeal of the 17th Amendment will do more to take politics out of the U.S. Senate and restore principles to the group that should be second only to the Supreme Court in governing based upon the rule of law and only the law. 

Click HERE for one of the best written articles regarding the 17th Amendment. 

Your World with Neil Cavuto 4/16/2010

Craig Porter, Florida Whig

Appeared on FOXNews Today

Video Link

Neil Cavuto's "Your World" - Friday, April 16, 2010

Craig Porter, Florida Whig FOX News Channel Today @ 4:30

Craig Porter, Florida Whig

FOXNews Channel Today @ 4:30

Friday, April 16, 2010 at "approximately" 4:30 pm.

Florida Whig Candidate Craig Porter made history on Tuesday being the first Whig to qualify for federal office since the 1850s. Tune into the FOX News Channel today when Eric Bolling is the guest host on Your World with Neil Cavuto, interviews Mr. Porter from the FOX studios in Miami (WSVN).

Mr. Bolling is a Co-Host on the FOXBusiness Channel Happy Hour show. Approximately 1.5 to 2 million people from across the nation will have the opportunity to meet Craig Porter and learn about the revival of the Florida Whig Party, Classical Liberalism, and Principles over Party.

Thank you FOX and Mr. Bolling for the opportunity you've given to Mr. Porter, the Florida Whig Candidate for Congress in District 25.

Craig Porter, Florida Whig

Craig Porter, Florida Whig

Congratulations Craig Porter for being the first Whig to qualify for federal office since the 1800s. Mr. Porter is a contractor, lifetime resident of Miami is 49, married, and the father of three children. With over 25 years of business management and ownership experience, community involvement, and a man who has the core values of “We the People” where principles come before a political party, the Florida Whig Party Executive Board welcomes the leadership and fortitude that Craig Porter brings to the Florida Whig Party, the State of Florida, and the 25th Congressional District. Well done Mr. Porter. [PRESS RELEASE]

Craig Porter as the first Whig qualified for federal office since the 1800s.

Central Florida Florida Whig Open Meeting

Candidate Events

Central Florida Florida Whig Open Meeting
 
Monday, April 26, 2010
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Meet candidates John Annarumma, Steven Gerritzen, Dr. Douglas Shearer, and others seeking federal and local office. Also attending and speaking will be United States Senate Candidate Alex Snitker (Libertarian)  

Marion County Public Library, Main Facility
2720 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, Florida 34470

Hosted by Henry DeGeneste
Vice Chairman of the Florida Whig Party. 

Henry DeGeneste is a Managing Partner of Security Directors Advisory Group, Vice President of Risk Management at iJET, and Vice Chairman of the Florida Whig Party. 

Mr. DeGeneste served as Vice President of Global Security at Prudential Financial for fifteen years. In that capacity he was the senior executive responsible for developing and managing the strategy and policies that addressed security for the firm and its subsidiary companies. He was a member of the firm's Crisis Management Committee. Prior to joining Prudential Financial, Mr. DeGeneste had a distinguished twenty three year career at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey where he rose through the ranks and retired as the Director of Public Safety and Superintendent of Police. 

Mr. DeGeneste has also served as an adjunct professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and is a frequent guest lecturer at major colleges and universities as an expert on crisis and emergency management. He also has acted as a consultant to Scotland Yard, Interpol, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He has had numerous articles published in professional journals and has authored a textbook entitled, Policing Transportation Facilities, Charles Thomas, Publisher, 1994. 

Mr. DeGeneste received his Bachelors in Business Management from Adelphi University. He is a David Rockefeller Fellow and a Leadership New Jersey Fellow. He is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executive Institute IX and of the Rutgers University Criminal Institute. Throughout his career Mr. DeGeneste has held leadership positions in many national and international organizations, a small sample includes: Commissioner on the National Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Chairman of the New York City chapter of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and a founding member of the Bankers and Brokers Security Roundtable. 

In 2006 Mr. DeGeneste was selected by James Tedisco, Minority Leader of the New York State Assembly, to become a founding member of the UACT (Unified Against the Challenges of Terrorism) Task Force; an independent entity comprised of experts in the legal, medical and law enforcement fields. The task force serves as a mechanism to review the existing policies and programs that have been implemented at the state level and offers recommendations to improve security in New York.  

In 2008, Mr. DeGeneste served as the Chairman of the Truesdell for Sheriff Campaign and subsequently changed his life-long status as a registered Independent voter to the Florida Whig Party and accepted the position of Vice Chairman.

FWP Front Page Update April 09, 2010

Ocala Star Banner Article - Steve Gerritzen

Ocala Star Banner Article - John Annarumma

Ocala Star Banner Article - The Florida Whig Party

Slush Funds & Credit Cards

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 VAT Audio

THE FWP PLATFORM

Fiscal Responsibility - Government - The U.S. Constitution

States Rights - Safety & Security - Taxation

Energy Independence - Education - Health Care

Immigration - Exploration - Abortion

Register to Vote as a Florida Whig

Join the Florida Whig Party as a Delegate

Central Florida (Ocala) Meeting - April 26 - 6:30 pm

Audio Invitation - Whig Party Open Meeting - April 26

Dr. Douglas Shearer (FWP)

Files for Marion County Commission District Two

Is This Man Alone or A Start?

For many of you who are under 45, you will need to watch this video a few times and take notes. The rapid fire use of historical figures, events, and facts should be verified for you to understand that which you or your parents did not live through. When you are done, stop and think unemotionally about what this man is saying. Listening to anyone talk about the need to rid our nation of hypocrites is easy for a Classical Liberal Whig; not so easy for the Progressive Moderns.

To know more about Shirley Chisholm, a woman who did, CLICK HERE.

"I want history to remember me not just as the first black woman to be elected to Congress, not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of the United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and dared to be herself." Shirley Chisholm

The following is from a Shirley Chisholm campaign brochure from 1972:

I AM RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT TO REPRESENT ALL AMERICANS.’

UNBOSSED AND UNBOUGHT

Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm has announced her candidacy for the presidency. She has come to the decision to run without consulting any political bosses.

Her support comes from the millions of Americans who shun the political clubhouses but believe that our political system can survive.

No special interest groups will contribute to her campaign. So the success of her candidacy depends upon people like you.

The unbossed and the unbought.

A DYNAMIC FORCE FOR RESPONSIBLE CHANGE

In the field of contenders for the office of president of the United States there is one candidate that stands out as different. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm is that candidate.

The real difference that makes her stand out is not that she is a woman, and a Black Woman at that, but that this dynamic woman is a catalyst that can bring together the responsive women, the struggling minorities, the poor and the young who see in her a new hope for our system.

Combining a brilliant intellect with a profound compassion, Mrs. Chisholm has blazed trails where others now follow.

THE CHISHOLM TRAIL

She brought the fight for women's rights to Washington and was a sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Co-sponsored legislation to establish a nationwide system of day care centers and supports a minimum annual income of $6,500 for a family of 4.

Supports withdrawal of all American military influence from southeast Asia.

Co-sponsored legislation to repeal the draft and establish a volunteer army.

Has voted against all money bills for the military and will continue to do so until priorities are reversed.

She has voted against MIRV and ABM.

She is against aid to undemocratic nations such as Greece and Spain.

Recognizing the profound danger in such measures, Mrs. Chisholm has vigorously opposed infringements of liberties represented by a No Knock Law, preventive detention, wiretapping and domestic spying.

Her active concern for veterans has led her to push for jobs and benefits in this area.

Co-sponsored legislation to give fuller tax benefits to the unmarried.

She is a leader in Consumer Protection.

She has fought for badly needed Congressional reform, i.e., chairmanships based on ability, not age, and a mandatory retirement age (65).

To crush the illegal drug traffic, Shirley Chisholm advocated ending foreign aid to nations who will not make an effort to stop the drug flow.

A WINNER FROM THE START

That a second-term congresswoman should be so outspoken is remarkable.

That she should be able to effect the changes she has is incredible.

But Shirley Chisholm is an incredible American.

She has opened the door to the system and with skill and courage has proven that our system is responsive to change.

A coalition has formed behind Shirley Chisholm.

Groups that alone could hardly be heard but together will make a mighty roar.

From the underdog in a three way race for the 12th congressional district, Shirley Chisholm has risen to a greatly respected national figure in three years.

When given an assignment to sit on the House Agriculture Committee Congresswoman Chisholm rebelled. There is very little agriculture in Brooklyn.

With the kind of courage that has come to be characteristic of her, Shirley Chisholm took on the awesome House Rules Committee...and won.

She now sits on the House Education and Labor Committee, an assignment that allows her to combine her interests and experience with the critical needs of her constituents.

What she has won above all her other victories, is the profound admiration of millions of Americans.

Millions of dedicated, hard-working people who know that changes can be made.

Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm for President

A dynamic force for responsible change.

Acta non Verba

Barack Was Not The First

Remember Shirley Chisholm's Positions

Surprised Aren't You

Think About It

Hugo Chavez & Nuke Power

Russia has reportedly agreed to help Hugo Chavez in the development of nuclear power. The Executive Board of the Florida Whig Party requests all Delegates and registered Whig voters to use the contact form to provide us with your ideas and opinions regarding this matter.  Based upon your response, a resolution will be crafted and sent to the Delegates for review with debate during an online conference.  A formal vote will then take place on the resolution. The issue of Chavez having nuclear power provided from the Russians is a serious matter as is nuclear proliferation across the Americas.

Click HERE to express your ideas, views, opinons, questions, and/or proposed resolution regarding nuclear power in the Americas.

Monday, April 5, 2010 Update:

Delegates have responded that Chavez should not have nuclear power and that the issue ranks as one that should be given high priority by the Obama Administration. Several Delegates have suggested that a naval blockade, akin to that which Kennedy authorized in October 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis may be necessary.  Generally speaking, the idea of Chavez with nuclear power is seen as a major destablizing event with several bringing up the Monroe Doctrine of 1823.

Continue submitting your comments and ideas as we formulate a unified FWP resolution.

Posted at the suggestion of a FWP Delegate with the phrase: "Never forget October of '62".

Principles Above Party - Special Edition

Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council and an influential social conservative, has urged his membership to stop giving money to the Republican National Committee and place principles above party.

"I've hinted at this before, but now I am saying it: Don't give money to the RNC," Perkins will tell FRC members in the group's next e-mail newsletter.  "If you want to put money into the political process, and I encourage you to do so, give directly to candidates who you know reflect your values."

Perkins' move comes as a blow to the RNC just days after it was disclosed that the Republican National Committee paid $2,000 at a lesbian bondage club near Los Angeles to entertain contributors.  This is just the latest in a long series of financial issues involving the RNC and the Republican Party of Florida. Like former Florida Republican Chairman Jim Greer (who is now under criminal investigation) RNC Chairman Michael Steele is under internal investigation by RNC committee members and has been asked to resign. 

"This latest incident is another indication to me the RNC is completely tone-deaf to the values and concerns of a large number of people they are seeking financial support from," Perkins writes. In addition, Mark DeMoss, a prominent Christian conservative public relations expert and large RNC donor, has announced that he had stopped giving to the RNC completely. 

Word from Washington is that upon learning of the recent RNC troubles, White House and Congressional DNC Leaders were heard singing "It beginning to look a lot like Christmas" in the Oval Office.

Floridians you have a choice other than

Democrat or Republican, it's

The Florida Whig Party.

Mass Layoffs

February 2010 Summary

Employers took 1,570 mass layoff actions in February that resulted in the separation of 155,718 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month.

Each action involved at least 50 persons from a single employer.

376 mass layoff events were reported in the manufacturing sector, seasonally adjusted, resulting in 43,100 initial claims.

Remember the Bailouts for Investment Bankers, International Bankers, National Bankers, Local Bankers, Mortgage Brokers (where's Lee Farkas?), Vehicle Manufacturers, and now Federalization of Health Care, when you vote in 2010.

The manufacturing sector accounted for 24 percent of all mass layoff events and 30 percent of initial claims filed in February 2010.

Generally speaking, unemployment rates were higher in January than a year earlier in 363 of the 372 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Florida & California's Wild Fire of Unemployment
Will the voters toss the incumbents out of office?

Director of the White House Economic Council, Lawrence Summers (seen above), former President of Harvard University who resigned when the faculty gave him a vote of no-confidence, has given his full attention to the economy.  This is the same Lawrence Summers, who while working at the World Bank, suggested dumping toxic waste from industrial nations in Africa because: "I've always thought that under-populated countries in Africa are vastly underpolluted."  Great choice President Obama; by the way, aren't you part Black and if so, how did you let this guy on your staff?

With black unemployment far beyond the national average, we have to ask everyone of every race, sex, and national origin...are you better off today than you were four years ago?

Do you actually expect people like Clifford Bundy Stearns and his long-time friend, Barney Frank, to do anything constructive to fix the problem after decades of incumbent payola and connections?

 Do they all have to die in office from old age before there's new blood?

Pray for True Change in 2010.

The Great Seal of the Florida Whig Party

The Great Seal of the Florida Whig Party has been designed, adopted, revealed, and begins official use by the Party today. In addition, a classical liberal Whig logo will be resurrected and replace the Moderns owl in the near future.

The Florida Whig Party predates the Moderns (Modern Whig party, a loose political movement rather than a formal political party as is the case with the TEA party; with exception). The Florida Whig Party began operation as a political party with voter registration and ballot access in 2006 and unofficially and voluntarily associated with the Moderns from 2008 through October 2009. During this time the Florida Whig Party began using the owl as a base logo as the first administration of the Florida Whig Party had not adopted a logo or seal.

The Florida Whig Party Code of Conduct prohibits quasi-party membership and our belief in Acta non Verba (Deeds not words) differs from the debate club approach of the Moderns. In October of 2009, following the resignation of the first administration of the Moderns, the Executive Board of the Florida Whig Party severed formal ties but continued working with the second administration of the Moderns (which lasted from October through December 2009) in hope of clarity of purpose, principle, and leadership. The third administration of the Moderns remains vacant since mid-December 2009 as of this date. We believe the Moderns are best suited for those seeking a specific alternative to the Democrat Party. By politely stepping away from the Moderns, this action is being taken not out of spite or disgust, but rather to remain true to the pure historical and current relevance of what it means to be a Whig and devotee of Classical Liberalism.

The owl logo associated with the Moderns has been replaced with the Great Seal of the Florida Whig Party. Over the course of the next few months you will notice the change; however, do not expect everything to change overnight. Also, a new mascot that reflects the classical liberalism from the 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s has been adopted and will be revealed shortly.

We have seen many TEA parties across the nation become Republicanized and have been highly critical and outspoken of this development. Those who claim to be real TEA party activists yet despise anyone or organization that may “take away votes” from the Republican Party candidate is a hypocrite; with Sarah Palin at the top of the list. The Florida Whig Party has no tolerance or room for hypocrites. We find the Republican TEAs is no different than Community Organizers with ACORN who despise the Republican Party and work solely and overtly for Democrat Party candidates while claiming to be non-political. Republican TEAs and Democrat ACORNS are both hypocrites. Unfortunately the same is true of the left-of-center Moderns who claim to be a political party while allowing members from top-to-bottom to be registered with other political parties; primarily Democrat. Simultaneously confusing and hypocritical isn’t it.

The Florida Whig Party believes in Classical Liberal Centralism that is focused on the principles of the Whig written United States Constitution. We are in harmony with the principles of the Founding Whigs of the nation in the 1700s, their English fathers of the 1600s, and their son’s of the 1800s who disposed of King Andrew’s federalized system of spoils.

Symbology Within The Seal

Acta non Verba is Latin for Deeds not Words, Our traditional Whig roots of Classical Liberalism are those that our Founding Whigs codified as a Declaration of Independence and Constitution. We call upon all believers to return home, where we work rather than play at the preservation good, the defeat of evil, and prosper through growth as nature intended.

The Log Cabin & Hard Cider represents the victory of 1840 Whig President Harrison and Vice President Tyler, which ended the federal power grab by President (King Andrew) Jackson; a power grab we witness today by President (King Barack) Obama and former President (King George) Bush.

The thirteen stars represent the founding thirteen colonies that began our nation.

The thirteen rays of sun represent the thirteen stripes on the American flag.

The fifty stars represent the fifty states of the nation.

The sailing ship represents the explorers who found the new world and those who continue to explore and reach beyond the world that we know today.

In addition, the sailing ship represents the USS Constitution which was commissioned by President George Washington in 1797 and is the oldest commissioned naval ship afloat in the world. Our bedrock faith in the Constitution of the United States is best embodied in the image of this great vessel.

Lastly, the sailing ship also represents the Clipper design of sailing ship of the 1830s; considered the golden age of sailing and the time of the birth of the Whigs as a formal political party.

The fore rig of the sailing ship is un-sailed and appears to be a cross. This represents the morals, mores, and mutual tolerance of the Founding Whigs and their belief in God and religious freedom.

The three masts represent the trilogy of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government.

The rising sun represents our belief that the best days of our nation have yet to occur and our nation is always heading towards a sun rise.

The rising sun also represents the Rising Sun Tavern, built circa 1760 by Charles Washington, brother of President Washington; a favorite stopover for those traveling to Philadelphia for the Continental Congress.

The Bennington 76 on the horizon represents the Bennington Flag that is associated with Millard Fillmore, a Whig and the 13th President of the United States, whose family ties to Vermont’s Green Mountain Boys (a revolutionary war militia that was instrumental in victory) are well established and confirms our belief in the 2nd Amendment and the Right to Bear Arms.

1833 – 2006 represents the date of the original founding of the Whig Party and the re-founding of the Whig Party by Florida’s Jeremy McShurley.

The Eagle and Shield is a replication of a common illustration used by Whigs of the 1800s. The arrows represent the need for a strong national defense and the olive branches represent the need for peace and peaceful resolution of conflict.

The log cabin is a symbol from the Whigs of the 1800s and represents the importance of a stable home as the key to a successful nation.

The smoke from the chimney represents the warmth that family provides one-another during sickness and health, while rich or poor, regardless of race, sex, or national origin.

The smoke also represents fire and energy, both of which are needed to maintain and grow the nation.

The owl next to the chimney represents the location of the last meeting of the Whigs of the 1800s.

The open window on the cabin represents the capitalist philosophy of Adam Smith and the need for open free trade and reasonable laws, rules, and regulations regarding commerce.

The triangular roof-line represents the importance of basics and fundamentals as taught in Luke 6: 46-49 in the story of the Wise and Foolish Builders.

The cider barrel represents the down-home simplicity embodied by the cider makers as was evoked by presidential Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, who promoted and preferred the common man, a log cabin, and hard cider to the excesses of the Democratic White House of Martin Van Buren and Andrew Jackson.

The dates on the cider barrel represent the beginning of the four Whig Presidencies of the United States.

The path from shore to door represents the trail our ancestors took to reach our great land.

The grass represents the critical importance of agriculture.

The Scottish Sheep Dog represents the heritage and valor of the 1600s Wiggamore, unselfish loyalty to the nation, and dependability of service to others.

The family faces the sun at the water’s edge with the hopes and dreams that the sun always rises and dreams shall never fade.

Three children are present as anything less will result in a decrease in the native population.

Lastly, the family is holding hands to represent a famous quote from an Illinois Whig State Legislator and later President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who said: “A house divided against itself, cannot stand.”

Therein lies the symbology of the Great Seal of the Florida Whig Party.

The sun always rises, the best days of America are yet to occur, and the Whigs have returned to restore “We the People” to our Government, Constitution, and Independence, where we place Principles before Party.

Dr. Douglas Shearer

Douglas Shearer, a local volunteer and community activist has filed to run for Marion County Commissioner District Two.  Dr. Shearer, a long time Republican, switched his political party registration to the Florida Whig Party and is running as a Whig.

Doug is a member of The Shady Greenway Conservation Alliance and President of Citizens Against Urban Sprawl, Inc.  Dr. Shearer has worked diligently to maintain the highest quality of life for the citizens of Marion County.  Doug was an instrumental leader in the fight to stop a 1-cent sales tax for roads in 2006, as the deep recession that grips Marion County was about to begin. He has also fought vigorously to slow the use of septic tanks and to protect the critical pristine water supply that Marion enjoys; something many other counties do not have and one which many from far away would like to tap into.  From years past to the present, Marion residents have enjoyed and continue to enjoy the unique land, water, forests, agriculture, conservation areas, and bovine and horse industries that are economically intertwined, mutually dependent, and strategic due to Marion’s geographical location in the state. Dr. Shearer is a current and active member of the Marion County Planning Commission and has attended countless County Commission and board meetings during the past three decades.

Doug is married to Michelle, his wife of 28 years, moved to Marion County immediately after being married, and have been residents ever since.  They attend and are members of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.

Dr. Shearer, a local veterinarian and owner of Live Oak Animal Clinic, has hosted and opened the doors of his practice to many community meetings and informational presentations since he began operations.  In 2007, Doug and Michelle began and completed a beautiful and substantial expansion of the clinic during one of the worst economic periods in Marion County history, where unemployment has peaked to over 15% and under-employment is far higher.  Dr. Shearer’s reputation as a compassionate veterinarian, humanitarian, environmentalist, and successful business owner is well established and respected throughout a county that is larger in acreage than the State of Rhode Island.

Dr. Douglas Shearer will provide a vision, voice, and moderate manner that best represents the composite resident of Marion County on the County Commission.

Dr. Shearer's Campaign Website will be up and running in the near future.

Dr. Shearer is ready to take the government bull by the horns. Welcome Dr. Shearer to the Florida Whig Party and good luck in your campaign for County Commission.