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No Dissent Allowed: St. Johns County Republican Executive Committee

St. Johns County, January, 21, 2010 — The leadership of the St. Johns County Republican Executive Committee (SJCREC) dealt a blow to the grassroots and derailed recent attempts to reconcile long standing differences with the Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida (RLCNEF) Thursday night when it refused to allow RLCNEF members access to a meeting where State Committeeman Jon Woodard stepped down and State Senator John Thrasher was elected to Woodard’s position. The election of Thrasher to Woodard’s State Committeeman post clears the way for Thrasher to run for the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chair position to be vacated on February 20th by Jim Greer. There is a level of excitement within the party that has not been seen in a long time surrounding the race to succeed Jim Greer. Greer’s re-election a year ago has resulted in a leadership implosion within the RPOF. Thrasher, a sitting Republican State Senator, is seeking to lead the Republican Party out of its doldrums. Unfortunately for Thrasher, the SJCREC appears to have added fuel to an internal firestorm.

The latest in an unfortunate series of events occurred when the majority of the SJCREC members were not given notice the meeting would be closed in Executive Session, and only received the news upon their arrival at the meeting that night. To further exacerbate matters, SJCREC officials – allegedly in preparation for the vote on Senator Thrasher – performed a “purge” of the membership list for the stated purpose of removing members who had missed three consecutive meetings pursuant to state bylaws.

The purpose and accuracy of the list purge is in question, however, as RLCNEF member Cliff Johnson who is also a sworn member of the SJCREC and who had not missed three consecutive meetings, was told that he was not eligible to attend the Executive Session or vote in the Special Election.

While SJCREC leadership claimed that access to the Executive Session was limited only to SJCREC members, at least four members of the Duval County Republican Executive Committee who support Thrasher were allowed inside while known opponents of Thrasher and supporters of Sharon Day – also a candidate for State Chair – were told they must stay outside.

In a protest against the double standard and blatant cronyism on display, RLCNEF Chair John Stevens entered the meeting despite being told not to do so. Stevens was then asked to leave and refused. SJCREC officials called police and Stevens was escorted from the meeting. No charges were filed.

Chairman Stevens desired to attend the meeting to ask Thrasher what position he would be taking on Orange and St. Johns County REC members removed by Greer through the never-before-used grievance process  last year. Stevens commented regarding the incident, “It was unfortunate that it had to come that. The RLC is working for accountability within the Party and we would prefer to do so quietly from within; but if members are being locked out and denied an opportunity to be heard then we are left with no option but to make our voices heard publicly.”

This incident in St. Johns is eerily similar to a situation that occurred last year in Orange County where Orange County Republican Executive Committee (OCREC) Chair Lew Oliver prevented members of the OCREC from voting in the election for Oliver’s seat; the people barred from voting were supporters of his opponent, Deon Long, who is now running for the 24th District of the U.S. Congress.

Many of the registered voters of Florida agree with the message of the Republican Liberty Caucus. The

RLC’s message has begun attracting large numbers of people statewide. Support has poured out from around the state as this struggle with the corruption within the party has continued. Many of the recent changes in the RPOF leadership started at the grassroots level with large groups of dissenters, such as the RLC, calling for honesty and transparency in our elected leaders.

About The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida:

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida is a coalition of traditional conservatives and liberty minded Republicans working within the Republican Party to promote individual liberty, smaller government, state and national sovereignty and the Constitution. The caucus advocates the return of our nation to the values and intentions of the Constitution and our founders.

(i) www.rlcfl.org
(ii) www.rlcnef.org

CONTACT:

Frank Zilaitis
Email: frank@zilaitis.com
Phone: (321) 480-7597

Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida is holding a Rally in Support of Ending the Federal Reserve Banking System

On Sunday, November 22nd from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM outside of the Federal Reserve Building, 800 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204, members of the Republican Liberty Caucus will be holding a rally to express support for “Ending the Fed.”

This rally is being held simultaneously at 38 cities across the country with various liberty minded organizations to express support for U.S. House Bill HR 1207 and U.S. Senate Bill S 604 authorizing a full and complete audit of the privately held Federal Reserve Bank System.

The local chapter’s chairman, John Stevens, says, “American Taxpayers deserve to have a full and complete audit to bring transparency to the Federal Reserve Banking System that has repeatedly created financial bubbles and exacerbated the current economic crisis.”  Mr. Stevens further adds, “Very few Americans realize that the Federal Reserve System is a privately owned banking cartel with the ability to create money out of thin air.”

Founded in 1991 as a 527 political organization, the RLC works to advance the principles of individual rights, limited government and free enterprise within the Republican Party and throughout the country at all levels of government.

For more information about the RLC, contact Northeast Florida Chairman John Stevens at 904-806-3586 or johncharlesstevens@msn.com.

For more information about this event, contact Activism Chair Victor Wilhelm at 904-318-7208 or VLW149@gmail.com.

CTDC is one of the groups we partner with on local fiscal issues.

Be sure to turn in and tell all your friends who are new to the RLC.

The video should be up on CTDC’s website soon!

http://www.jaxtaxpayers.org/multimedia/

An explanation is given to the differences between the RLC and the Duval County REC especially when it concerns mayor Peyton’s three new taxes and his proposed property tax increase.

In just a few days, on March 27-29, 2008, the RLC is hosting a state and national convention in Jacksonville, FL. As part of the convention, the RLC will be hosting an open invitation banquet on Saturday, March 28, at 7:00pm.

You do not have to be a member of the RLC or any particular political party to attend the convention or banquet. Please visit www.rlcfl.org for additional details on the full convention.

At the banquet, Dr. Lawrence W. Reed, president of the Foundation for Economic Education. He will be giving a speech on “The Fed Great Myths of the Great Depression.”

National radio host Mike Church from Sirius Patriot 144 and XM American Right 166 will be addressing our attendees and emceeing the event.  He will have a special message for the banquet attendees, followed by a video montage, and finally Dr. Reed’s speech.

There will also be panels speaking throughout the convention on grassroots level organizations and actions, how various organizations might help each other, and even campaigning for office.

Considering the current economic and constitutional crisis this is a “must attend” event for all liberty-minded individuals. Join us as we come together to restore individual liberty, limited constitutional government and free-markets.
Embassy Suites
9300 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
Tel: 1-904-731-3555
Fax: 1-904-731-4972

Dinner Tickers: $65 ($67 via PayPal)

Payments may be sent via PayPal to rlcnflorida@yahoo.com, or mail your payment to the Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida offices at:

W.G.Pitts (Attn: Republican Liberty Caucus)
7807 Baymeadows Road East, Suite 403
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Attendees are asked to submit their payment as early as possible so we can reserve their seat!
If you have any questions or would just like to know more about the convention, please contact Sarah Lovett by phone at 904-838-0621 or by email at sarahlovett2008@gmail.com.
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Members of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida are organizing a second “Say NO to Bailout” Rally.  The intention of this rally is to demonstrate the public’s displeasure with those who voted for the bailout the first time, and those who might vote for it again, including local Congressman Ander Crenshaw.  This rally will occur at 1061 Riverside Ave, in front of Congressman Ander Crenshaw’s office.  It is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, from 4pm to 6pm.

The Republican Liberty Caucus is a grassroots, nationwide organization affiliated with the Republican Party, and we are committed to the continuation of the principles of our Founding Fathers.  (http://www.rlcfl.org)

If you have any questions, please contact Will Pitts, RLCNF Chairman by phone at 904-260-8472 or by email at Sentinal1776@yahoo.com.

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