I feel that God has provided me and many others the perfect time to do His work.  Many who have lost their jobs need a purpose in life.  Many who have no children at home to care for or serious financial or other obligations, or are in “just the right circumstances” are the ones that God has chosen to offer this once in a lifetime opportunity.

I thank God for the opportunity.  I love the fact that I’ve been given this gift to help people, and I love hearing from people who appreciate my work.  I feel the satisfaction in my soul, and I don’t expect a thank you, but it gives me joy to hear it.

Thank you, God, for giving me the Liberty, the Freedom, and the “right time” to help others.  Between you and me, God, I’m tired but I’ve never been happier in my life!  P.S.  Please allow me the strength to continue this great opportunity under Your kind direction.  I promise to always try to do everything with Your moral guidance as my compass!

Love,

Deb 

Thanks, Earl Allen!

If any of you have someone in your county running for committee person
(or other public office), you might want to check out this website run
by a Republican.  It is a treasure trove of information on local
politics and how to run a campaign.  Sign up for their newsletter.
There is a lot of good information in there.  And also check out the
archives, there are lots and lots of articles…you could probably
spend a month reading at this site if you wanted to.
www.localvictory.com

Thanks, Matt!

If you’re running for a committeeman or committeewoman position (or other smaller local elections), you shouldn’t expect to receive over $500 in money or in-kind contributions.  In that case, it appears that you would file a Statement of Exemption: http://www.moethics.mo.gov/Ethics/CampFinance/CF_PDF/2007/ER.pdf.  HOWEVER…

According to the book “How to Win a Local Election”1, you cannot rely on what someone else tells you regarding finance law, you cannot rely on what was done in the past, because the laws are often amended.  You are responsible for reading it, understanding it and following it exactly.  

Please confirm requirements with the Missouri Ethics Commission by calling (800) 392-8660 or (573) 751-2020.

Brochures and information are available on the Missouri Ethics Commission website: http://www.moethics.mo.gov/Ethics/CampFinance/CF_Brochures.aspx. 

Review the law related to campaign financing in Missouri: http://www.moga.state.mo.us/statutes/C130.htm.

*Definition of Contributions (Ref):

Contribution: A contribution includes a payment, gift, loan, advance, deposit, or donation of money or anything of value. A contribution of anything of value shall be deemed to have a monetary value equal to the fair market value.

In-Kind Contribution: An in-kind contribution is a contribution in a form other than money. It is the responsibility of the campaign to report the value of an in-kind contribution. The in-kind value should be the fair market value. (What someone else would pay for the same thing.)

—
1 “How to Win a Local Election”, 3rd Edition, 2007, Judge Lawrence Grey, pp 28-35.

So, keep track of those liberty-minded legislators in office and those that get elected across the U.S., folks! 

I see HOPE FOR AMERICA in our future! 

* Visit neighbors door-to-door to introduce yourself (and LISTEN to determine what issues are most important to them).
* Attend area clubs, churches, schools, organizations where you can LISTEN to discussions about issues and decide how you will address those issues.
* Determine your Campaign “Theme” (e.g., Economic Freedom, Missouri Rights, Missouri Education, etc.)
* Determine top issues you’ll focus on (e.g. Economy, Property Rights, Small Business, Education, etc.)
* Ask for endorsements from high-profile people and organizations that support your issues.

STRATEGY TIPS:
1. LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN
2. Make sure your issues relate to those that are most important to your CUSTOMERS.
3. If you are running against an incumbent, don’t tip them off too early (you want the best head start). Take the time to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.
4. Reach out to your friends and family to help you execute your plans.

Thought of the Day…

The purpose of political parties is meant only to divide people.  Running away to another party is like leaving our brothers and sisters on the front line to battle alone.  If we jump ship, the GOP will still be corrupt.  If we aren’t involved, they’ll keep doing what they’re doing.  They WANT us to jump ship, get lost, run away so they can keep their strangle hold on liberty.

We have a big family who listens and accepts us – our fellow Liberty & Freedom supporters.  As one all-inclusive team, we are a force to be reckoned with. 

Please continue to stand next to us, fight with us, let us lean on you when we’re weary, let us look to you for encouragement, take the torch when we’re weak, and carry it forward when we die….