This weekend Will made his way to Independence, Iowa to support a local Tea Party group who had gathered to draw attention to the federal deductability tax. Despite the chilly wind, nearly eighty people gathered to challenge the "tax on a tax" (HF807); the removal of federal deductability on your taxes.
Will and other Dubuque Tea Party members participated by making speeches, holding signage and discussing the issues that affect Iowa politics today. Sustaining federal deductability is only part of the challenges that face Iowa today; with fiscal conservatism wanting on the federal level, it is important for states to take responsibility for maintaining a healthy budget. To this end, Will talked with the members about Iowa's need to maintain a zero-based budget, with greater accountability from state programs. Having programs justify themselves each budget cycle is an important tool to limit the power of government and conserve the state resources. Will has continued to support constitutionally-minded groups like the Independence Tea Party since his campaign began, and looks forward to representing their views in Congress.
Will and other Dubuque Tea Party members participated by making speeches, holding signage and discussing the issues that affect Iowa politics today. Sustaining federal deductability is only part of the challenges that face Iowa today; with fiscal conservatism wanting on the federal level, it is important for states to take responsibility for maintaining a healthy budget. To this end, Will talked with the members about Iowa's need to maintain a zero-based budget, with greater accountability from state programs. Having programs justify themselves each budget cycle is an important tool to limit the power of government and conserve the state resources. Will has continued to support constitutionally-minded groups like the Independence Tea Party since his campaign began, and looks forward to representing their views in Congress.
This was an excellent first event for the newly formed Independence Tea Party, and I am proud to have participated. The weather was a bit on the chilly side, but that didn't stop the speakers or the crowd. One voice echoes.. many voices resound.
ReplyDeleteWill, what is your stance on CFR? Your videos seem to suggest that you're supportive of the organization. Is that the case? As a former intelligence officer, can you explain what role you see the CIA playing in our democracy?
ReplyDeleteWill, please tell us that you're not just like Bruce Braley. He never responds to our questions either! What is your stance on CFR?
ReplyDeleteHere is my stance on CFR. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=103oP-MKdx8
ReplyDeleteWilliam Johnson: I have had the pleasure of following your campaign in Iowa last summer. I was deeply saddened that you were not 'selected,' as you were and are indeed a winner. Your documentaries, accounts & recordings, though entertaining, I find you to be a bit lost in them. Whenever you speak, you have no voice. I have had the great pleasure of hearing you speak (live) and via media, your passion does not resonate as it should and has in times past. I hope your passion someday meets your voice and/or your voice meets the volume, as you would be an outstanding leader and VOICE for the people…once they know who you are. What are your current and/or future plans? Also, I would like to contribute to your next campaign, will there be one? -enchantic@hotmail.com
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