Tuesday, July 31, 9 PM

 

 

Dear Members and Friends,

 

As Milton Friedman's 100th birthday winds down, we remember how the most influential American economist of the 20th century rescued free enterprise from the death grip of stifling Keynesian policies which had dominated the US domestic scene from 1930 until 1980 with brief respites during the Eisenhower and Kennedy Administrations.

 

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan, relying on the supply-side, free enterprise theories of Milton Friedman, ushered in an unprecedented period of American growth and prosperity. 

 

Unbelievably, Milton Friedman's model for economic dynamism has been decimated during the past 31/2 years by an administration that takes its cues from the discredited John Maynard Keynes, the father of Keynesian economics.

 

Whether its the outrageous spending, the overburdening taxation, or the crippling regulations--failed Keynesian policies are clearly in vogue. 

 

There is one added twist, however.

 

The current administration and its allies have singled out industries and companies for annihilation.  The coal industry and Chick-fil A come immediately to mind.

 

We cannot standby and allow a company like Chick-fil A, with thousands of employees nationwide, to be threatened by thought police bullies like Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Philadelphia City Councilman James Kenney. 

 

That's why we have called for a month-long buycott of Chick-fil A, beginning tomorrow, August 1st.  (Please read the press release below.)

 

NBC 10 is carrying the story of our buycott, tonight, during its 11 PM broadcast (immediately

following Olympic coverage). The following article, by Catherine Brown, appears on the

NBC 10 website.

 

 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Tea-Party-Urges-Chick-fil-A-BuyCott-164519666.html

 

As always, thank you for your interest and support. 

 

See you at Chick-fil A.

   

On behalf of the Association Board,

Teri Adams
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For Immediate Release

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Tea Party Association Calls for Month-Long Chick-fil-A BuyCott;

Says Fast Food Chain Faces Discrimination from Philadelphia Councilman, Boston and Chicago Mayors, Among Others  

 

Philadelphia, PA (July 31, 2012) -- The Independence Hall Tea Party Association, the largest independent Tea Party group in the tri-state region, is calling upon its members and supporters to participate in a

month-long 'BuyCott' of Chick-fil-A, beginning tomorrow.

 

The effort, being held in conjunction with a nationwide call by Governor Mike Huckabee to hold a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on August 1st, is to show support for a company that has come under increasing attack because its president, Dan Cathy, dared to defend 'traditional marriage' -- and did so using a biblical context.

  

"In America, leftist like Philadelphia Councilman Jim Kenny and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel support all types of diversity except when it comes to a diversity of opinion," said Association President, Teri  Adams.

 

"To threaten government action against a law abiding company solely because its president voices an opinion that these men disagree with is completely irrational, discriminatory, and hateful. 

 

"To seek retribution by proposing  a city council resolution condemning Chik-fil-A or advocating a zoning prohibition against Chick-fil-A is a simultaneous attack by government against freedom of speech, freedom of religion, property rights and free enterprise," said Ms. Adams. 

 

"Both the mayors of Chicago and Boston emphatically stated that Chick-fil-A does not belong in their respective cities.   They are claiming this--not because Chick-fil-A has violated any health or tax codes--but simply because they are intolerant of the rights of others."

 

"We believe thousands of our members and friends will show their support

for Chick-fil-A by dining at Chick-fil-A restaurants tomorrow and throughout the month of August."

 

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The Independence Hall Tea Party Association formed after historic February 28 and April 18, 2009 Tea Parties on Independence Mall.  It is the oldest and largest independent grassroots Tea Party organization in the tri-state (DE, NJ, PA) region and encompasses the 5th leading media market in the United States.

 

Visit us @ www.IndependenceHallTeaParty.com.