Proposed Gun control in Springfield-Greene County

Here is a link to an article in today's Springfield News-Leader. The City Council and others are attempting to prohibit firearms in public parks (which might leave victims unable to protect themselves). This would be an infringement on Second Amendment rights. There is a place to voice

RE: Vote for the family

Everyone is entitled to their opinions. The video on Vote for the Family was very helpful to me. I saw nothing offensive about it, and I am glad to have the information. Thanks for sharing. --Glenn --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ This is a Free Speech forum. The

Hate Crimes Resource Manual

I just joined the mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] I looked online for any reference to American Constitutional Militia Network. I came up with this address: Hate Crimes Resource Manual (State of Indiana) http://www.in.gov/icrc/2346.htm You guessed it. They have the

high school drama

If anyone wants to enjoy a little humor, the musical drama called Urinetown is being presented at Central High School, 423 E. Central, on Thurs. 11/13, Fri. 11/14, and Sat. 11/15 at 7:00 p.m. each night. Tickets ($5:00 each) go on sale at 6:30 p.m. before each show (no advance sales). It will

Ethanol Foes Lose Appeal

From today's News-Leader. Those battling against the ethanol plant near Rogersville have lost. Ethanol Foes Lose Appeal (12/11/2008) http://www.news-leader.com/article/20081211/NEWS01/812110385 Ethanol plant opponents lose appellate ruling (12/10/2008)

Fw: Luke

This is short and true...says it all. Luke ''The Drifter'' says: We Americans were tired of being thought of as dumb by the rest of the world. So we went to the polls in November and removed all doubt. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ This is a Free

Interview with Robert Stephens

Teddy Fleck and Keith Rodgers have been interviewing various City Council and Mayoral candidates in Springfield. The interviews are being hosted on Blog Talk Radio: www.blogtalkradio.com/showmelibertarians The next interview is with Robert Stephens, candidate for City Council General Seat

City officials to address neighborhood group on proposed tax hike

Here is a meeting with the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association to be held at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday, January 6th) at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E. Seminole Street. The public is welcome. They are discussing the proposed tax increase for the police/fire pension fund.

White River Group to talk solar energy

Springfield News-Leader, Jan. 5, 2009: http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090105/NEWS01/901050373 White River Group to talk solar energy The White River Group of the Sierra Club will consider solar technology at its Jan. 13 meeting at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.

January Party Talk

For those interested in what the local Republican Party is doing in Springfield, Missouri, the latest newsletter is out. There is also mention of the mayoral candidates being interviewed on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at Price Cutter Restaurant on East Battlefield. And Lincoln Days

Pension tax proposal to be discussed at noon meeting Thursday

Here is another session whwere the City Manager and others will be promoting the pension tax. Hopefully some of us can attend and express our concerns, etc. Springfield News-Leader online version, Jan. 6, 2009: http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090106/BREAKING07/90106011 Pension tax

Budget cuts discussed today

This may be of interest. Greg Burris is making a presentation to the City Council today at their noon meeting to talk about the budget cuts in case the pension tax does not pass. This was also on the front page of today's print version of the paper. Springfield News-Leader online, Jan. 6,

Group stumping for sales tax

Probably most of you saw this notice earlier in the paper on December 30th. Quite a few related stories in the News-Leader include these: Related stories Pay attention to city meeting (01/06/2009)Budget cuts discussed today (01/06/2009)Council to Burris: No on budgets (12/17/2008)Council

Worst-case scenario

See this 13-page document (PDF) that gives City Manager Greg Burris's recommendations regarding scenarios #3 #4 for the 2009-2010 budget: http://www.news-leader.com/assets/pdf/DO12557916.PDF Also see the related article in the paper today: Springfield News-Leader, Jan. 7, 2009:

RE: Worst-case scenario

Tom, What this sounds to me like is that when businesses issue W-2s there is a copy for the taxpayer, one to file with Federal taxes, one for State taxes, and one for local. To my knowledge, Springfield/Greene County has never required any local tax based on income (but apparently some

Pension shortfall worsens, Springfield official reports

Pension shortfall worsens, Springfield official reports Springfield News-Leader online, January 8, 2009: http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090108/BREAKING01/90108018 The shortfall in the city’s police/fire pension fund continued to worsen in November, with investment losses totaling $3.3

Cracker Barrel on KTTS--One cent sales tax

Here is a note I received from Cracker Barrel. This will be this Sunday morning (Jan. 18th). Cracker Barrel Call (417)577-7000 7:00-9:00am Sundays --Glenn ___ Bill Cantrell sent a message to the members of Cracker Barrel on KTTS. Subject:

KTTS Need-To-Know News

I hate all the press that is being given to the Police and Firefighters in regard to the sales tax. From what I understand, the city is OBLIGATED to fund the pension fund-regardless of whether a sales tax or anything else is done-period. So what is the purpose of using scare tactics and going

Tightening the noose on fluoridation in the US

I am very much against fluoridation in the public water supply. It is a toxin, and its usefulness is debatable. I subscribe to a newsletter that discusses the need to take fluoride out of the water that we drink. Springfield, MO is fluoridated, but I understand that Kansas City is not (Yay!).

Re: Price Cutter at Glenstone Division

Some may be aware that the new Wal-Mart Supercenter at Glenstone and Kearney has just opened up its food section. This has caused some real competition with the Price Cutter on the corner of Glenstone and Division. That particular Price Cutter is running daily manager specials in addition to

Price Cutter specials

It looks like the Price Cutter at Division Glenstone is going to continue with their daily manager specials (maybe indefinitely). Right now they are also having drawings on Saturdays for a $50 shopping certificate (at the store) and a flat screen TV. Here are the daily specials this week (the

Smart Parking Meters

'Smart' parking meters catching on across U.S. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2009-02-23-smartmeters_N.h tm Here is one more way that city officials can track you. If a parking meter expires, they know it, and you are ticketed promptly. I hope this doesn't come to

Alternative pension plan to be presented this morning in Springfield

Sorry, but I don't know the time. This was just posted on the Springfield News-Leader website. --Glenn http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090224/BREAKING01/90224008 Alternative pension plan to be presented this morning in Springfield February 24, 2009 A group

RE: Bill: Red-light cameras same as officer stop

That is a super great idea. I got stuck in the middle of the intersection at Kearney and Kansas yesterday. I couldn't exit the intersection right away because the car in front of me was not out of the way. The reason for this is that there was a long line of cars single file (other lane was

MoDOT lobbies on taxpayer dime

Here is an article in the Springfield News-Leader about MoDOT employees using taxpayer money to lobby for tougher seatbelt laws. I say BRAVO to Shane Schoeller and Brian Yates for fighting this unethical use of taxpayer money. MoDOT lobbies on taxpayer dime

Right.org bailout video

Just heard about this. It sounds like a really great opportunity for someone (if you win). But even if you don't win, we can't have enough videos showing how ludicrous and bad the bailouts are: http://right.org/bailout/contest Make a 30-second video exposing the bailout problems, and

FW: Libertarians are not Terrorists

I just received the note below from the Southwest Missouri Libertarian YahooGroup regarding the MIAC statement. The text of John Britt's letter is included in the Life of Jason Blog: http://lifeofjason.com/2009/03/23/missouri-public-safety-director-britt-barr

Communities print own currencies to keep cash flowing

USA Today online, 4/6/2009: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-04-05-scrip_N.htm?csp=24 http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-04-05-scrip_N.htm?csp=24RM_Excl ude=Juno RM_Exclude=Juno Communities print own currencies to keep cash flowing By Marisol Bello, USA TODAY A small but

RE: If your child's school allows Day of Silence propaganda, keep your child at home April 17

My Middle School son says he has never heard of anything like this (but he was home schooled the last 3 years this is his first year in public Middle School). My high school son says that some people will adhere to the silence kick on that day, but it is a select few. Apparently the

FW: Police/Fire Pension Fund Citizens' Task Force

_ From: ronpaul...@meetup.com [mailto:ronpaul...@meetup.com] On Behalf Of james Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 5:59 PM To: ronpaul...@meetup.com Subject: [ronpaul-29] Police/Fire Pension Fund Citizens' Task Force Citizens who want to apply for a spot on the Police/Fire Pension Fund

Council should hold Burris accountable in e-mail issue

I enjoyed the editorial in Sunday's News-Leader: Council should hold Burris accountable in e-mail issue http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009904190321 I'm glad the News-Leader is still looking for some answers and accountability on this issue.

FW: Missouri: Ask State Senators to Protect REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s Licenses

on what Jim Guest is promoting? Numbers has a huge following, so this will be hard to overcome. I am against the REAL ID. The REAL ID ACT is a federal program to force all Americans to carry a national ID card, a violation of our freedom and an invasion of our privacy. --Glenn Gohr

Council to quiz three remaining finalists

Council to quiz three remaining finalists http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090502/NEWS06/905020357/Council+to+quiz +three+remaining+finalists Jeremy Cady is one of three finalists vying for Ralph Manley's seat on City Council (Zone 3). Feel free to log in to the News-Leader website

Cady for Zone 3

Jeremy W. Cady sent a message to the members of Cady for Zone 3. Subject: On to Monday I wanted to say thank you to each of you for your help and support...it is greatly appreciated. I have no doubt that the messages sent to the current council helped us work our way up

Re: Jeremy Cady for Zone 3

Here is a note from Jeremy Cady. He was in the running to fill the vacated Zone 3 on the Springfield City Council. The final decision was made last night. He was one of 3 finalists, but he didn't quite make it. We are sorry he didn't make it, but we still support him in all that he does.

150 Marines ship out Wednesday morning. Can you be there?

. If you are free around 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, this would be a positive thing to do to Celebrate the American Spirit. Come and show your support. --Glenn _ From: News Talk KSGF [mailto:k...@listeneremail.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 4:30 PM To: Glenn Gohr Subject: 150 Marines

For those who fly

This notice was just sent to me today by Great Southern Travel which issues flight arrangements for my work here in Springfield. I will have to complete this information before the next time I fly. Some of this information is rather interesting, in light of the MIAC report, etc. --Glenn

Fw: Interim Committee Formed to Study Controversial MIAC Report

The local liberty-minded groups in Southwest Missouri and around the State need to discuss this, get a consensus, get a list to present ideas, etc, then attend the hearings that Bob Dixon says will be conducted around the state. --Glenn MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NEWS RELEASE

Healthcare Listening Forum

For anyone going to the Healthcare Listening Forum in Springfield on Monday at 12:30, I've been told to get there at least by 11:00 a.m. (if not sooner). Looks like it is first come, first served. Also, if you haven't seen it, Obama and the Healthcare Advocates are pushing a placard to print out

Petition to protest forced vaccines

This was on the WE THE PEOPLE website. I signed the petition at the bottom. --gg ***Group Alert***HELP***Do you want your child vaccinated at school? Posted by: mofmars333 mofmars...@yahoo.com mofmars333 Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:45 am (PST) We need these signatures you don't have to be

Traffic/security cameras on Division Street

I was driving down Division Street today and noticed a new traffic camera, and it looks like at least two more on Division are forthcoming (and these are not major intersections). One new camera is at the intersection of Division and Robberson (NW edge of the Cox North Hospital). It is

7th District Grassroots Precinct Leadership Seminar, December 19, 2009

A specially-organized precinct leadership seminar is being held on Saturday, December 19, 2009 in the upstairs meeting room at the Midtown Carnegie Library from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Members of the Campaign For Liberty and Patriotic Resistance helped to organize this, and it looks like a really good

Freedom Alliance meeting, Sat. Jan. 9, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

Here is a copy of an e-mail from Tom Taylor about the Freedom Alliance meeting this Saturday. Jan. 9, 2010 which takes place at the Library Center on South Campbell at 2:30 p.m. . In getting this e-mail you are invited to be a part of a “Freedom Alliance”. This alliance includes people who

Conservative Resistance

Here is one more like-minded group that is involved in conservative restance: http://www.conservative-resistance-united.com/ This main site has lots of discussions and files to look at. The group is also on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=239889361600v

Deborah Solomon for U S Senate from Missouri

:36 AM To: Glenn Gohr Subject: Fw: Deborah Solomon for U S Senate from Missouri Subject: Deborah Solomon for U S Senate from Missouri January 28, 2010 To my Assembly of God

RE: Deborah Solomon for U S Senate from Missouri

I'd have to agree with what Charity says on the issues she mentioned. I was bothered by what Solomon said on government-controlled morality and also by approving sporting guns only. Doesn't make good sense, and it goes against the intent of the second amendment. I have some problems with

[MoLiCo] Springfield Resistance meeting, Sat. Feb. 27th

The next meeting of the Springfield Resistance will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Midtown Carnegie Library, 397 E. Central, Springfield, MO. The meeting had to be changed to the 4th Saturday due to a conflict in scheduling at the Library. Speakers will

[MoLiCo] Physician: Two-thirds of ObamaCare passed in stimulus package

This was posted on the 912 list today... BREAKING NEWS: 2/3 of ObamaCare passed in Stimulus Package!!! Posted by Jared Law on February 23, 2010 at 1:57pm in Activism/Events Send Message View Discussions This is very disturbing, it's precisely the sort of thing that Glenn Beck has

[MoLiCo] Missouri High Court Vacates Red-Light Fine in Springfield, Mo.

This is great news that aired last night on the TV news. http://www.kspr.com/news/local/85995552.html _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free.

[MoLiCo] House Deem-o-crats force showdown

From: al...@libertyaction.org To: Subject: House Deem-o-crats force showdown Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:04:21 -0600 Mathew Staver, Founder and Chairman Liberty Counsel Today I am in Washington, DC. The political atmosphere here is explosive! If the Obama/Pelosi/Reid axis of power has its