FW: A House Republican Tax Hike?

Dear Erick, For months now, statists like Harry Reid - along with crony capitalists trying to use government power to crush their competition - have been leading the charge for taxing online purchases. And on Monday, tax-and-spend Senators from BOTH political parties RAMMED through the National Internet Tax Mandate. But you and I have a real shot at defeating this dangerous bill in the U.S. House. So please take a moment and read John Tate's email below about Campaign for Liberty's Battle Plan to Defeat the Internet Sales Tax in the U.S. House. Don't let Congress get away with taking a MASSIVE bite out of American prosperity. Read John's email below and take action IMMEDIATELY! In Liberty, Ron Paul P.S. If you've already taken action, thank you. But if you could go one step further and chip in $10 or $20 to help fund Campaign for Liberty's Battle Plan to Defeat the Internet Sales Tax in the House, I'd greatly appreciate it. Dear Ron, Even though the National Internet Tax Mandate cleared the Senate yesterday by a vote of 69 to 27, this fight is far from over. In many ways, it's just begun. You see, thanks to a massive outpouring of opposition from concerned Americans like you, the National Internet Tax Mandate didn't clear the Senate by as wide of a margin as the tax-and-spenders originally expected. That means you and I have a real shot at defeating this dangerous scheme in the U.S. House. So it's absolutely critical you sign the petition I've made up for you DEMANDING House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte, House Speaker John Boehner, and Majority Leader Eric Cantor kill the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. I'll give you the link shortly, but first let me explain exactly why you and I can defeat this scheme in the U.S. House. . . As you recall, in a desperate attempt to RAM the Internet Tax Mandate through the Senate, Harry Reid circumvented the normal Committee process. Despite Harry Reid's tactics, the bill was stalled for a few weeks before finally passing the Senate and heading over to the House yesterday. So far, House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte has promised to follow the normal Committee process - even hinting at his opposition to the National Internet Tax Mandate. But Bob Goodlatte is under tremendous pressure from high-powered DC lobbyists, establishment insiders - and governors such as Virginia Republican "Tax Hike Bob" McDonnell - to RAM the National Internet Tax Mandate through Committee and on to the House floor, where it will surely be gaveled through to Barack Obama's desk. Following the passage of the Internet Tax Mandate, Goodlatte indicated his committee would consider 'alternatives' that would do nothing more than pave a path toward Internet sales taxes. That's why you and I must create a grassroots firestorm of opposition to passage of the National Internet Tax Mandate in the House. Unlike the Senate, EVERY member of the House must face the voters each election. So you and I must send a loud-and-clear message to Chairman Goodlatte - and the House Republican Leadership - to defeat the National Internet Tax Mandate or find a new job. So please sign the petition to Bob Goodlatte, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner IMMEDIATELY. As you know, under the new National Internet Tax Mandate: *** All Americans would see their taxes go up, as big-spending governors of BOTH parties work with the federal government's IRS goons to implement a state sales tax on ALL goods purchased online. Big-spending governors are running their states into bankruptcy, and - instead of reducing spending - they want the IRS to force YOU to bail them out with new Internet taxes! *** Tax collectors in one state would now be free to pursue retailers across state lines. For example, if a customer in New York makes a purchase from an online retailer in Texas, that retailer MUST collect New York's exorbitant sales tax and send it to New York's tax collection agencies; *** New and higher taxes would CRUSH economic growth and set the stage for massive new regulations that threaten the very existence of the Internet. That's why it's vital you sign the petition to Bob Goodlatte, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner IMMEDIATELY. Make no mistake. This is all bad enough on its face. But it's hardly the end of it. You and I both know, under the guise of "national security," establishment bureaucrats are already feverishly looking for new ways to trace, track, and register all Americans' online activity. What you read. What you buy. What videos you watch. What you write about THEM. That's why it's so critical you sign your No National Internet Tax Petition and make your most generous contribution of $100, $50, or $35 to Campaign for Liberty IMMEDIATELY. Even if you can only chip in $20 or $10, it will make a tremendous difference. Just like the Wall Street bailouts and the recent "deal" over tax hikes, this new National Internet Tax Mandate is "bipartisan" to its core. In fact, former Vice Presidential Nominee and current Chairman of the House Budget Committee, Paul Ryan, recently called for a so-called "Republican alternative compromise" on the National Internet Tax Mandate. And the statists in BOTH parties are determined to RAM some type of Internet sales tax into law quickly before you and I have a chance to react. Governors from all over the country who literally CANNOT wait to raise taxes are busy bending the ears of Congress. And with big spenders in BOTH parties lining up in support of this radical scheme, I'm afraid this legislation could become the law of the land unless you act today. Will you stand by while the big taxers impose yet another tax on hardworking Americans? Will you allow establishment insiders to destroy entrepreneurship and innovation online? Or will you help me FIGHT BACK and stop the establishment from trampling on taxpayers and small businesses yet again? Please take a moment to sign your petition DEMANDING Bob Goodlatte, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner KILL the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. And if you can, please make your most generous contribution to Campaign for Liberty TODAY. Your generosity will help me alert hundreds of thousands of Americans to this critical fight and stop the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. Campaign for Liberty will use mail, email, and hard-hitting Internet ads - and even newspaper, radio, and TV ads, if necessary. And with the fight going on right now, this won't be cheap. But it will be what it takes to win. During the Senate fight over the National Internet Tax Mandate, Campaign for Liberty generated hundreds of thousands of petitions and thousands of phone calls in opposition to taxing the Internet. When the fight began, the statists thought they could ram their bill through the Senate with as many as 90 votes. Many Capitol Hill insiders have told me and my staff that the efforts of Campaign for Liberty were the key to changing the minds of many senators and stopping Harry Reid from passing the bill in April. If you and I can generate this type of massive pressure on the U.S. House, I'm confident we can DEFEAT the statists' attempt to tax the Internet. So in addition to signing your petition, won't you please agree to your most generous contribution of $100, $50, or $35 IMMEDIATELY? Even if all you can do is chip in $10 or $20 to this fight, please do so right away. There's literally no time to waste. In Liberty, John Tate President P.S. Now that the National Internet Tax Mandate has cleared the U.S. Senate, you and I must create a firestorm of opposition to defeat this dangerous scheme in the U.S. House. House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) has publicly hinted at his opposition to the National Internet Tax Mandate. That means if enough Americans make their voices heard on this critical issue, you and I can stop the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. That's why it's critical you sign the petition DEMANDING Bob Goodlatte, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner KILL the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. After you sign the petition, I hope you'll agree to make your most generous contribution of $100, $50, or $35 to Campaign for Liberty IMMEDIATELY.

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A House Republican Tax Hike?

Dear Erick, Even though the National Internet Tax Mandate cleared the Senate yesterday by a vote of 69 to 27, this fight is far from over. In many ways, it's just begun. You see, thanks to a massive outpouring of opposition from concerned Americans like you, the National Internet Tax Mandate didn't clear the Senate by as wide of a margin as the tax-and-spenders originally expected. That means you and I have a real shot at defeating this dangerous scheme in the U.S. House. So it's absolutely critical you sign the petition I've made up for you DEMANDING House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte, House Speaker John Boehner, and Majority Leader Eric Cantor kill the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. I'll give you the link shortly, but first let me explain exactly why you and I can defeat this scheme in the U.S. House. . . As you recall, in a desperate attempt to RAM the Internet Tax Mandate through the Senate, Harry Reid circumvented the normal Committee process. Despite Harry Reid's tactics, the bill was stalled for a few weeks before finally passing the Senate and heading over to the House yesterday. So far, House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte has promised to follow the normal Committee process - even hinting at his opposition to the National Internet Tax Mandate. But Bob Goodlatte is under tremendous pressure from high-powered DC lobbyists, establishment insiders - and governors such as Virginia Republican "Tax Hike Bob" McDonnell - to RAM the National Internet Tax Mandate through Committee and on to the House floor, where it will surely be gaveled through to Barack Obama's desk. Following the passage of the Internet Tax Mandate, Goodlatte indicated his committee would consider 'alternatives' that would do nothing more than pave a path toward Internet sales taxes. That's why you and I must create a grassroots firestorm of opposition to passage of the National Internet Tax Mandate in the House. Unlike the Senate, EVERY member of the House must face the voters each election. So you and I must send a loud-and-clear message to Chairman Goodlatte - and the House Republican Leadership - to defeat the National Internet Tax Mandate or find a new job. So please sign the petition to Bob Goodlatte, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner IMMEDIATELY. As you know, under the new National Internet Tax Mandate: *** All Americans would see their taxes go up, as big-spending governors of BOTH parties work with the federal government's IRS goons to implement a state sales tax on ALL goods purchased online. Big-spending governors are running their states into bankruptcy, and - instead of reducing spending - they want the IRS to force YOU to bail them out with new Internet taxes! *** Tax collectors in one state would now be free to pursue retailers across state lines. For example, if a customer in New York makes a purchase from an online retailer in Texas, that retailer MUST collect New York's exorbitant sales tax and send it to New York's tax collection agencies; *** New and higher taxes would CRUSH economic growth and set the stage for massive new regulations that threaten the very existence of the Internet. That's why it's vital you sign the petition to Bob Goodlatte, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner IMMEDIATELY. Make no mistake. This is all bad enough on its face. But it's hardly the end of it. You and I both know, under the guise of "national security," establishment bureaucrats are already feverishly looking for new ways to trace, track, and register all Americans' online activity. What you read. What you buy. What videos you watch. What you write about THEM. That's why it's so critical you sign your No National Internet Tax Petition and make your most generous contribution of $100, $50, or $35 to Campaign for Liberty IMMEDIATELY. Even if you can only chip in $20 or $10, it will make a tremendous difference. Just like the Wall Street bailouts and the recent "deal" over tax hikes, this new National Internet Tax Mandate is "bipartisan" to its core. In fact, former Vice Presidential Nominee and current Chairman of the House Budget Committee, Paul Ryan, recently called for a so-called "Republican alternative compromise" on the National Internet Tax Mandate. And the statists in BOTH parties are determined to RAM some type of Internet sales tax into law quickly before you and I have a chance to react. Governors from all over the country who literally CANNOT wait to raise taxes are busy bending the ears of Congress. And with big spenders in BOTH parties lining up in support of this radical scheme, I'm afraid this legislation could become the law of the land unless you act today. Will you stand by while the big taxers impose yet another tax on hardworking Americans? Will you allow establishment insiders to destroy entrepreneurship and innovation online? Or will you help me FIGHT BACK and stop the establishment from trampling on taxpayers and small businesses yet again? Please take a moment to sign your petition DEMANDING Bob Goodlatte, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner KILL the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. And if you can, please make your most generous contribution to Campaign for Liberty TODAY. Your generosity will help me alert hundreds of thousands of Americans to this critical fight and stop the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. Campaign for Liberty will use mail, email, and hard-hitting Internet ads - and even newspaper, radio, and TV ads, if necessary. And with the fight going on right now, this won't be cheap. But it will be what it takes to win. During the Senate fight over the National Internet Tax Mandate, Campaign for Liberty generated hundreds of thousands of petitions and thousands of phone calls in opposition to taxing the Internet. When the fight began, the statists thought they could ram their bill through the Senate with as many as 90 votes. Many Capitol Hill insiders have told me and my staff that the efforts of Campaign for Liberty were the key to changing the minds of many senators and stopping Harry Reid from passing the bill in April. If you and I can generate this type of massive pressure on the U.S. House, I'm confident we can DEFEAT the statists' attempt to tax the Internet. So in addition to signing your petition, won't you please agree to your most generous contribution of $100, $50, or $35 IMMEDIATELY? Even if all you can do is chip in $10 or $20 to this fight, please do so right away. There's literally no time to waste. In Liberty, John Tate President P.S. Now that the National Internet Tax Mandate has cleared the U.S. Senate, you and I must create a firestorm of opposition to defeat this dangerous scheme in the U.S. House. House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) has publicly hinted at his opposition to the National Internet Tax Mandate. That means if enough Americans make their voices heard on this critical issue, you and I can stop the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. That's why it's critical you sign the petition DEMANDING Bob Goodlatte, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner KILL the National Internet Tax Mandate in the U.S. House. After you sign the petition, I hope you'll agree to make your most generous contribution of $100, $50, or $35 to Campaign for Liberty IMMEDIATELY.

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Internet Sales Tax Vote Today

Dear Erick, Harry Reid is hell-bent on RAMMING the Internet Tax Mandate through the Senate. In fact, this afternoon, the Senate is expected to vote on final passage on the so-called “Marketplace Fairness Act.” So please call your senators immediately and demand they vote against the so-called “Marketplace Fairness Act.” Sen. Michael Bennet: (202) 224-5852 Sen. Mark Udall: (202) 224-5941 Time is running out before the vote takes place later today. So please call your U.S. Senators IMMEDIATELY. Thank you for taking action on this issue and for standing with taxpayers against the National Internet Tax Mandate! In Liberty, John Tate President P.S. Later today, the Senate is expected to vote on final passage on the so-called “Marketplace Fairness Act.” So please call both your senators immediately and demand they vote against the so-called “Marketplace Fairness Act.” Sen. Michael Bennet: (202) 224-5852 Sen. Mark Udall: (202) 224-5941 And if you’re able, chipping in just $10 or $20 will help Campaign for Liberty fund our final push to stop the National Internet Tax Mandate in the House should it clear the Senate.

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Join Me This September

Dear Erick, Each September for the past two years, I’ve greatly enjoyed meeting C4L members and supporters at the Liberty Political Action Conference. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the threats our freedoms face, I believe spending time among enthusiastic and like-minded activists at LPAC 2013 will lift your spirits and energize you to help our movement make its biggest impact yet. Right now, you can purchase LPAC tickets at a deep discount. But these prices won’t last long, so please read C4L President John Tate’s email below for more information. I’ve already confirmed to be at LPAC again this year, and I hope to see you there!   In Liberty, Ron Paul Chairman Dear Ron, For a limited time, a ticket to all 3 days of General Session events at the 2013 Liberty Political Action Conference is available for almost 40% off! On June 16, the early bird rate will end, and tickets will go up to $120. So I hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to get your early bird ticket(s) HERE right away. All fully paid early bird registrations will be entered into a contest to win 2 tickets to a private reception with a special guest at LPAC. As previously announced, LPAC 2013 will be held at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, on September 19-22. Last year’s LPAC was C4L’s biggest and best Conference yet, and we can’t wait to top it with this year’s edition. From Thursday, September 19, through Saturday, September 21, LPAC will feature leading speakers in our movement discussing the liberty message and the constitutional hot-button issues facing our nation. C4L Chairman Ron Paul and Senator Rand Paul are already confirmed, and more speakers will be announced soon! Sunday, September 22, is solely dedicated to arming attendees with the best political activism training around. Just some of what you’ll learn include: - how to cut through politicians’ rhetoric and hold them accountable; - how to build and grow your local efforts; - how to defeat statist legislation and gain momentum for limited government ideas at the State Capitol.  Note: access to the training is not included in the 3-day pass rate.  However, 3-day pass holders can obtain a training ticket at a discounted price. Learn more HERE. Please send any questions – including on sponsoring or exhibiting at LPAC 2013 –to lpac@campaignforliberty.com. Those needing to make hotel arrangements can visit www.LPAC.com for information on obtaining a Westfields Marriott room at our special discounted rate. Each year, LPAC provides a relaxing, motivating, and inspiring weekend among like-minded grassroots activists. And in the midst of so many battles against Big Government forces, LPAC 2013 will equip you with what you need to take the fight to the statists – and win!    Purchase your ticket(s) today.   In Liberty, John Tate President P.S.  For a limited time, a ticket to all 3 days of General Session events at the 2013 Liberty Political Action Conference is available for almost 40% off! So I hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to get your early bird ticket(s) HERE right away. Note: access to our grassroots training (held on Sunday, September 22) is not included in the 3-day pass rate.  However, 3-day pass holders can obtain a training ticket at a discounted price. Please send any questions – including on sponsoring or exhibiting at LPAC 2013 –to lpac@campaignforliberty.com. Those needing to make hotel arrangements can visit www.LPAC.com for information on obtaining a Westfields Marriott room at our special discounted rate.

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Fw: A National ID Card for Erick Stobel

Erick, President Obama's bipartisan "Gang of 8" is eager to ram through the statists' National ID card under the guise of "immigration reform." And when the Senate comes back into session on Monday, Harry Reid is expected to move quickly on this dangerous scheme. Erick, I can't stress enough how dangerous of a threat a National ID card is to our liberties. So please take a moment to read John Tate's important email below from Tuesday and learn the latest on this battle. In Liberty, Ron Paul Chairman Dear Ron, Now that President Obama has his bipartisan Gang of Eight, he believes he has all the tools he needs to RAM through a National ID card under the guise of "immigration reform." This is the worst National ID scheme we've seen yet. And the fight could begin as early as next week! Please read the memo below from Norm Singleton - C4L's Vice President of Policy - explaining exactly what we're facing right now. With the Senate coming back into session next week, time is running out. Please sign your No National ID Petitions IMMEDIATELY. In Liberty, John Tate President Date:   April 29, 2013 To:     John Tate         President From:   Norm Singleton         Vice President of Policy Re:     National ID Card Fight Looming Overview It is often said, "No man's life, liberty, or fortune is safe while our legislature is in session." Next week, the Senate comes back in session after a brief one-week recess, so buckle up. The schemes are coming fast and furious, as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is trying to finish up ramming a slew of power grabs through the Senate before Congress' extended August recess. The fights over the National Internet Tax and gun control haven't gone anywhere. But President Obama, Harry Reid, and the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" also want to get their National ID/"Immigration Reform" bill fast-tracked, knowing that time has helped work to defeat these schemes in the past. As soon as the Senate comes back next week, the fight could begin. I am not exaggerating at all when I say this is the absolute WORST National ID scheme we've seen to date. So it's absolutely vital C4L members spring into action to stop this madness NOW. If we're going to win this fight - especially after all the other battles we've taken on in recent weeks - we simply must start raising resources and generating No National ID Petitions IMMEDIATELY. We're not going to have much time. The Gang of Eight's Scheme "Control the borders." "Path to citizenship." "Amnesty." There's no end to the buzzwords being tossed around. And this fight is about to get white hot! But all of the sloganeering is just designed to conceal all the madness contained within this 844-page monstrosity. In fact, the problems are almost too many to list. Besides dramatically increasing federal spending, this bill mandates every American carry a federally issued National ID card with their photo. It also creates a new federal database with biometric information on every American. If passed, the bill would: *** Require a new National ID card based on Social Security cards and a national database containing biometric identification information, such as fingerprints, retinal scans, or scans of veins on the back of hands, which could easily be used for government tracking. *** The card would be required for all U.S. workers regardless of place of birth, making it illegal for anyone to hold a job in the United States who doesn't obtain the ID card; *** All employers would be required to purchase an ID scanner to verify the ID cards by making sure the information on the card matches the information in the federal database. So every time any citizen applies for a job, the government would know. You can bet it's only a matter of time until "ID scans" will be required to travel, attend public events, or make even routine purchases. By far, the most dangerous part is the biometric tracking technology, which would allow federal bureaucrats to track our every move. In fact, it sends shivers down my spine just reading through all the new mandates and requirements. This is exactly the type of battle that often decides whether a country remains free or continues down a slide toward tyranny. Once government bureaucrats know exactly how we live our lives, it won't be long until they try to run them. It will only be a matter of time until they spend their workdays making sure you and I don't go anywhere, read anything, eat anything, or drink anything they think we shouldn't. Knowing many citizens have had massive success derailing National ID schemes at the state level, the statists have come up with a solution . . . Federalize it. In other words, they're getting rid of mandates on state governments to create conforming ID cards. Under this legislation, the federal government would just take on the responsibility of issuing these IDs! The Politics The National ID card is something the establishment of BOTH parties have wanted for years - and they think they finally have the votes to get it done. Reading through the names of the top four leaders of the Gang of Eight is enough to make you feel queasy. John McCain. Lindsey Graham. Chuck Schumer. Dick Durbin. These senators, knowing they have absolutely ZERO street cred with pro-limited government grassroots, have tapped Senator Marco Rubio to deliver their message. Senator Rubio, of course, has presidential ambitions. He's no doubt observed that the last two nominees of the Republican Party - Mitt Romney and John McCain - carved a path to the GOP nomination by consistently stabbing its grassroots' supporters in the back. Their strategy is to flat-out IGNORE the National ID portions of the legislation. Instead, the focus will be on how the GOP was shellacked in the last election and simply "must" join with President Obama to pass this legislation. Just like in the fight over the Second Amendment, the statists don't see the U.S. House as putting up much of a fight against anything the Senate passes. So the Senate may be our best and only chance to take a stand. But this fight will move fast. C4L members MUST start turning the heat up on the U.S. Senate NOW. Proposed Plan of Attack Initially, flooding Senate offices with No National ID Petitions should be our goal. This is to ensure every senator understands that American citizens won't be fooled by their attempts to hide the National ID portion of the so-called "Immigration Reform" bill. The more Petitions we can generate, the better. We should urge every Campaign for Liberty member and supporter to sign a Petition and then immediately begin generating them from other folks, as well. Of course, this will take money, so we'll need a massive influx of funds to accomplish it. With so many battles, our funds are running low. It's absolutely vital we let C4L members and supporters know just how crucial this battle is and urge them to give as generously as they possibly can. Their generosity can help us generate the kind of numbers necessary to win. As you know, back in 1998, then-Congressman Ron Paul was able to spearhead an effort inside Congress to repeal a National ID scheme. I recall how this issue was ignored when Dr. Paul first began talking about it. But then, as grassroots Americans made their voices heard, a flood of representatives joined with Congressman Paul to kill this scheme. Public pressure was key then, and it will be again for this fight. But knowing all of this, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid isn't likely to wait around. So we have to move fast. As the fight nears, we're going to have to turn up the heat on key Republicans and Democrats who are most likely to go soft. I'm talking to Hill contacts and working on an exhaustive list of Senators now. I will have it to you shortly. But the most important thing now is raising money and generating Petitions for the initial portion of this program. I know C4L members and supporters understand the stakes. We just need to make it clear to them exactly what's going on in Washington, D.C. - and urge them to contribute as generously as possible. Hopefully, C4L supporters will agree to give more than they've done in the past - perhaps even $250 or $100. If they can't give that much, $50, $35 - or even $10 or $20 - will help tremendously. The fight over National ID is absolutely critical. It's not one we can ignore. Without signed No National ID Petitions - and C4L members' generosity - we'll be dead in the water. But this is a fight we CAN win.         Because of Campaign For Liberty's tax-exempt status under IRC Sec. 501(C)(4) and its state and federal legislative activities, contributions are not tax deductible as charitable contributions (IRC § 170) or as business deductions (IRC § 162(e)(1)). www.CampaignForLiberty.org This message was intended for: erickstrobel.ronpaulhome@blogger.com You were added to the system September 15, 2011 [More information]. View this email as a web page. Update your preferences | Unsubscribe

 

A National ID Card for Erick Stobel

Erick, President Obama's bipartisan "Gang of 8" is eager to ram through the statists' National ID card under the guise of "immigration reform." And when the Senate comes back into session on Monday, Harry Reid is expected to move quickly on this dangerous scheme. Erick, I can't stress enough how dangerous of a threat a National ID card is to our liberties. So please take a moment to read John Tate's important email below from Tuesday and learn the latest on this battle. In Liberty, Ron Paul Chairman Dear Ron, Now that President Obama has his bipartisan Gang of Eight, he believes he has all the tools he needs to RAM through a National ID card under the guise of "immigration reform." This is the worst National ID scheme we've seen yet. And the fight could begin as early as next week! Please read the memo below from Norm Singleton - C4L's Vice President of Policy - explaining exactly what we're facing right now. With the Senate coming back into session next week, time is running out. Please sign your No National ID Petitions IMMEDIATELY. In Liberty, John Tate President Date:   April 29, 2013 To:     John Tate         President From:   Norm Singleton         Vice President of Policy Re:     National ID Card Fight Looming Overview It is often said, "No man's life, liberty, or fortune is safe while our legislature is in session." Next week, the Senate comes back in session after a brief one-week recess, so buckle up. The schemes are coming fast and furious, as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is trying to finish up ramming a slew of power grabs through the Senate before Congress' extended August recess. The fights over the National Internet Tax and gun control haven't gone anywhere. But President Obama, Harry Reid, and the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" also want to get their National ID/"Immigration Reform" bill fast-tracked, knowing that time has helped work to defeat these schemes in the past. As soon as the Senate comes back next week, the fight could begin. I am not exaggerating at all when I say this is the absolute WORST National ID scheme we've seen to date. So it's absolutely vital C4L members spring into action to stop this madness NOW. If we're going to win this fight - especially after all the other battles we've taken on in recent weeks - we simply must start raising resources and generating No National ID Petitions IMMEDIATELY. We're not going to have much time. The Gang of Eight's Scheme "Control the borders." "Path to citizenship." "Amnesty." There's no end to the buzzwords being tossed around. And this fight is about to get white hot! But all of the sloganeering is just designed to conceal all the madness contained within this 844-page monstrosity. In fact, the problems are almost too many to list. Besides dramatically increasing federal spending, this bill mandates every American carry a federally issued National ID card with their photo. It also creates a new federal database with biometric information on every American. If passed, the bill would: *** Require a new National ID card based on Social Security cards and a national database containing biometric identification information, such as fingerprints, retinal scans, or scans of veins on the back of hands, which could easily be used for government tracking. *** The card would be required for all U.S. workers regardless of place of birth, making it illegal for anyone to hold a job in the United States who doesn't obtain the ID card; *** All employers would be required to purchase an ID scanner to verify the ID cards by making sure the information on the card matches the information in the federal database. So every time any citizen applies for a job, the government would know. You can bet it's only a matter of time until "ID scans" will be required to travel, attend public events, or make even routine purchases. By far, the most dangerous part is the biometric tracking technology, which would allow federal bureaucrats to track our every move. In fact, it sends shivers down my spine just reading through all the new mandates and requirements. This is exactly the type of battle that often decides whether a country remains free or continues down a slide toward tyranny. Once government bureaucrats know exactly how we live our lives, it won't be long until they try to run them. It will only be a matter of time until they spend their workdays making sure you and I don't go anywhere, read anything, eat anything, or drink anything they think we shouldn't. Knowing many citizens have had massive success derailing National ID schemes at the state level, the statists have come up with a solution . . . Federalize it. In other words, they're getting rid of mandates on state governments to create conforming ID cards. Under this legislation, the federal government would just take on the responsibility of issuing these IDs! The Politics The National ID card is something the establishment of BOTH parties have wanted for years - and they think they finally have the votes to get it done. Reading through the names of the top four leaders of the Gang of Eight is enough to make you feel queasy. John McCain. Lindsey Graham. Chuck Schumer. Dick Durbin. These senators, knowing they have absolutely ZERO street cred with pro-limited government grassroots, have tapped Senator Marco Rubio to deliver their message. Senator Rubio, of course, has presidential ambitions. He's no doubt observed that the last two nominees of the Republican Party - Mitt Romney and John McCain - carved a path to the GOP nomination by consistently stabbing its grassroots' supporters in the back. Their strategy is to flat-out IGNORE the National ID portions of the legislation. Instead, the focus will be on how the GOP was shellacked in the last election and simply "must" join with President Obama to pass this legislation. Just like in the fight over the Second Amendment, the statists don't see the U.S. House as putting up much of a fight against anything the Senate passes. So the Senate may be our best and only chance to take a stand. But this fight will move fast. C4L members MUST start turning the heat up on the U.S. Senate NOW. Proposed Plan of Attack Initially, flooding Senate offices with No National ID Petitions should be our goal. This is to ensure every senator understands that American citizens won't be fooled by their attempts to hide the National ID portion of the so-called "Immigration Reform" bill. The more Petitions we can generate, the better. We should urge every Campaign for Liberty member and supporter to sign a Petition and then immediately begin generating them from other folks, as well. Of course, this will take money, so we'll need a massive influx of funds to accomplish it. With so many battles, our funds are running low. It's absolutely vital we let C4L members and supporters know just how crucial this battle is and urge them to give as generously as they possibly can. Their generosity can help us generate the kind of numbers necessary to win. As you know, back in 1998, then-Congressman Ron Paul was able to spearhead an effort inside Congress to repeal a National ID scheme. I recall how this issue was ignored when Dr. Paul first began talking about it. But then, as grassroots Americans made their voices heard, a flood of representatives joined with Congressman Paul to kill this scheme. Public pressure was key then, and it will be again for this fight. But knowing all of this, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid isn't likely to wait around. So we have to move fast. As the fight nears, we're going to have to turn up the heat on key Republicans and Democrats who are most likely to go soft. I'm talking to Hill contacts and working on an exhaustive list of Senators now. I will have it to you shortly. But the most important thing now is raising money and generating Petitions for the initial portion of this program. I know C4L members and supporters understand the stakes. We just need to make it clear to them exactly what's going on in Washington, D.C. - and urge them to contribute as generously as possible. Hopefully, C4L supporters will agree to give more than they've done in the past - perhaps even $250 or $100. If they can't give that much, $50, $35 - or even $10 or $20 - will help tremendously. The fight over National ID is absolutely critical. It's not one we can ignore. Without signed No National ID Petitions - and C4L members' generosity - we'll be dead in the water. But this is a fight we CAN win.         Because of Campaign For Liberty's tax-exempt status under IRC Sec. 501(C)(4) and its state and federal legislative activities, contributions are not tax deductible as charitable contributions (IRC § 170) or as business deductions (IRC § 162(e)(1)). www.CampaignForLiberty.org This message was intended for: erickstrobel.ronpaulhome@blogger.com You were added to the system September 15, 2011 [More information]. View this email as a web page. Update your preferences | Unsubscribe