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'Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.' - Ronald Wilson Reagan
40th President
Welcome
What is RetakeOurGov all about? This quote from Florida's TEA Party backed Senator Marco Rubio aptly describes us:
“[The Tea Party Movement] is a grassroots movement of everyday people who will hold their leaders and the people they help elect accountable. I think that’s an extraordinarily positive development in American politics, and [it] brings us closer to the essence of the republic that our founders dreamt of.”
Read more about our values, members, and Political Action Committee.
Panel of Health Care Experts Visit RetakeOurGov
RetakeOurGov welcomes Docs4PatientCare to our June 12 meeting. Hear what experts in the field of medicine have to say about government-centered healthcare vs. patient-centered healthcare. On the eve of the Supreme Court's decision on the fate of ObamaCare, you won't want to miss this event. Details.
The Teacher's Union Plan for Plush Compensation
Have you ever wondered why government unions have been so successful at increasing their pay and benefits while private sector compensation has stagnated and often times decreased. It is not by accident, they have a plan... Read more
Stop Brighton's Stealth Property Tax Increase
Don't Let 7% of Voters Raise Your Property Taxes
Property tax votes are frequently scheduled when voter turnout is known to be low. Turnout can be as low as 14%. This means that as little as 7% of registered voters could raise your property taxes. Does this seem fair? What can you do about this? Read more...
Campaign Against "Sneaky" Tax Hikes
Thanks to our numerous volunteers, RetakeOurGov was at the polls on February 28, primary election day, to inform voters that they would have to return in about 2 months to vote again. On May 8th citizens of the Brighton School District will be voting on a property tax hike - the only question on the ballot. Read what others saying about this 'sneaky' tax hike and our efforts to prevent future 'sneaky' tax hikes.
RetakeOurGov Founder Introduces Presidential Candiate
The founder of RetakeOurGov, Wes Nakagiri of Hartland, MI, had the privilege of introducing Presidential Candidate Governor Mitt Romney at a Tea Party forum in Milford, Michigan. Here are some video excepts of this event.
Defeat Liberalism Using Guerrilla Tactics, USA Today Campaign
Many of you are already participating in the Sticky Note Campaign. Well here is a new idea, a new application for the Sticky Notes you've come to know and love.
Some have called politics a substitute for war. In this context the "Sticky Note" campaign described below would be analogous to guerrilla warfare. The Left has the large standing armies of ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, New York Times, Washington Post, etc. We have individual patriots fighting "tooth and nail" using every creative "weapon" at our disposal. Since its introduction the Sticky Note Campaign has been very popular. Now we've modified it enabling us to keep a consistent message while involving many more people.
Paul Ryan Sheds Light on Washington's Phony Budget Cuts
This short video summarizes everything you need to know about smoke and mirrors in Washington D.C. A private-sector company using these types of accounting gimmicks would either go bankrupt or be shut down by federal regulators. The American people, their children, and their grandchildren deserve better. We cannot continue to let the Federal government borrow 40 cents out of every dollars it spends.
Watch this two minute video of Congressman Paul Ryan (R) as he explains how elites in Washington use trickery and sleight of hand to produce phony-baloney spending cuts. Anyone in D.C. who doesn't take this spending crisis seriously will be unemployed come November 2012!
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Washington Cuts Spending
Yeah, right
The Republican establishment in Washington D.C. spoke favorably about the spending reductions that accompanied the raising of America’s debt ceiling. In contrast the liberal Democrats complained about the draconian spending cuts. Who can you believe?
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Another milestone for RetakeOurGov as we become the first TEA Party group to sponsor a vehicle at a premiere NASCAR event. See our slide show and video from the Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
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Why did we form a PAC?
Many citizens have the desire to help the TEA party movement, but not the time to help. A PAC provides these citizens with an opportunity to contribute to the movement. Read more
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