It was a hot day in Tempe on a lot of levels. The crowd was amazing, and the spirit, unstoppable even with temperatures climbing to 100 degrees. Thousands came from across the Country, and busses were there from as far away as Philadelphia. I met 3 vendors from Missouri, and dozens of people in the crowd were from Kansas City and Illinois. The midwest was well represented. When the news media asked my friend, Phillip Dennis from the Dallas Tea Party (before the event) why we didn’t expect the same “20,000″ the Protestors expected, his answer was simple, “we are the productive people. We have jobs. No union paid for us to come here. I took 2 vacation days and paid my way. The other side is all astroturfed by the leftist operatives and union bosses.”
The days leading up to the event gave me a chance to visit area business people in their shops. I was shocked to find that not one person I spoke with opposed SB 1070. My hotel, restaurants, shopkeepers, baggage handlers… no matter what ethnic or cultural background, all were excited about our “Stand With Arizona BUYcott.” Hopi Indians read my children stories by the campfire one night, and they voted for Obama, but they believe the boycotts and the communist (see below) agenda to destroy our free market are horrible. I also spoke with some illegals outside of the Capitol. They want a strong, but LEGAL guest worker program, because they don’t like coming across the border with unknown terrorists. They are Christians, who are pro life, and they detest the liberal agenda of the left using them for votes. They were extremely appreciative we were there, and asked us in heartfelt ways to return–which we WILL!
The following is an excerpt from the left wing protest that took place earlier that day in Phoenix: “The Revolution We Need…The Leadership We Have. A message (sic) and a call (sic) from the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA. We live under a system of capitalism-imperialism…a system in which US imperialism is the most monstrous, most oppressive superpower…. (sic) a system driven by a relentless chase after profit, which brings horror upon horror, a nightmare seemingly without end, for the vast majority of humanity: (sic) poverty and squalor…torture and rape…the whole sale domination and degradation of women everywhere…wars, invasions, and occupations….assassinations and massacres…planes, missiles, tanks and troops of the USA bombarding people in faraway lands while they sleep in their homes or go about their daily lives blasting their little children to pieces, cutting down men and women in the prime of life or in old age…” … You get the idea.
Honestly, in this month, as we honor our Veterans and Soldiers, it makes me sick to copy this propaganda into this post. There is no website listed on the paper, but they do give an email and web address: librosrevo@yahoo.com, 213-488-1303, if you would like your own copy.
As for the Stand With Arizona event, Sheriff Joe and The Incredible Hulk (Lou Ferrigno and his beautiful wife) lit up the night with their courageous patriotism. More than $6,000 was raised for PLEA (Phoenix Law Enforcement Association) to help the families of Law Enforcement killed in the line of duty defending our borders.
One shop owner I talked to was an off-duty Phoenix cop. He told me that all 1070 will really do is actually deport criminals he arrests. “As it stands now” he said, “I haul them in after I arrest them, then the Feds turn ‘em loose. Then they come after me and my family. I hope the new law changes that, and actually deports them, so terrorists quit coming over by the thousands, and the illegals quit killing us and our families.”
I really wonder if those protesting in Phoenix for the left on Saturday would prefer to be INCONVENIENCED by having to show documentation like I do when I rent a movie, or KILLED by a terrorist illegally entering our broken border? I wanted to ask that simple question of them so badly.
Carole Bartholameaux, who did all the PR for the weekend, told me that they can all go to the State of New Mexico to get a driver’s license with no documentation. So what is all the screaming about? Re-election of politicians, perhaps?
Many of the Mexican media who interviewed me spoke off record and told me that the Mexican politicians are just using this issue to pander, but that they all know it is a non-issue. Shame on all politicians willing to use people to pontificate on this issue for votes and power.
God Bless America! The land of the FREE and the home of the BRAVE!
In response to your many inquiries as to who is BOYcotting AZ, here is an article via the Arizona Republic on the matter, so now you KNOW:
Who is boycotting Arizona?
May. 16, 2010 12:00 AM
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Cities that have approved boycotts of Arizona: • Los Angeles. The City Council voted 13-1 to bar Los Angeles from conducting business with Arizona unless its new immigration law is repealed. See video HERE
• San Francisco. Board of Supervisors approved a boycott resolution May 11.
• Hartford, Conn.
• Gallup, N.M., letter, written by the city manager to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer; supported by the N.M. governor and some council members.
• Richmond, Calif.
• Austin, Texas.
• Oakland
• Boston
• St. Paul, Minn.
• San Diego
• West Hollywood
• El Paso (city and county)
• Boulder, Colo.
Groups that announced travel boycotts:
• Service Employees International Union
• United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
• National Council of La Raza
• Asian American Justice Center
• Center for Community Change
• League of United Latin American Citizens
• National Puerto Rican Coalition
• Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
• American Educational Research Association
• World Boxing Council
• Sociologists Without Borders
Known cancellations of meetings or events planned in Arizona:
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the oldest African-American Greek-lettered fraternity, canceled a July meeting at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. (with an estimated 5,000 attendees). The convention was moved to Las Vegas.
• American Immigration Lawyers Association canceled its fall conference at the Camelback Inn in Paradise Valley.
• National Urban League. The group issued a rebuke and suspended consideration of Phoenix’s bid to host its 2012 annual conference.
• National Autonomous University of Mexico has canceled its exchange program with the University of Arizona.
• Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí has canceled its exchange program with the University of Arizona.
• Club América, one of Mexico’s biggest soccer teams, canceled its exhibition match against Club de Fútbol Pachuca scheduled for July 7 at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Gilbert-based event promoters will likely move the match to California.
• Representatives of the Mexican state of Sonora announced they would not attend the annual meeting of the Sonora-Arizona Commission, scheduled to take place June 3-4 in Phoenix.
• Mexico’s six border governors announced they would boycott the 28th annual U.S.-Mexico Border Governors Conference if it is held as scheduled in Phoenix in September.
• In the Chicago area, the Highland Park High School girls varsity basketball team canceled a trip to play in a basketball tournament, citing “safety concerns.” According to a story on chicagobreaking news.com, the trip also “would not be aligned with our beliefs and values,” said District 113 Assistant Superintendent Suzan Hebson.
Public bodies that announced Arizona boycotts:
• Denver Public Schools.
Supporters organizing events or “buycotts” in support of Arizona and the law:
• Backers of Arizona’s tough immigration law hope to neutralize planned boycotts over the measure by organizing a “buy Arizona” campaign. The “buycott” will kick off 7 p.m. May 29 with a rally at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Information: standwitharizona.org.
• Americans for Legal Immigration PAC and Tea Party Patriots Live are planning a rally from 4 to 7 p.m. June 12 in support of Arizona, SB 1070, and the enforcement of existing border and immigration laws. The event is planned for Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, 1649 W. Adams St., Phoenix, across from the Arizona Capitol.
Arizonans respond:
• Responding to San Diego’s plans to boycott Arizona, a number of Arizonans have told the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau they plan to stay away from San Diego. The bureau and several hotels plan to publish an open letter to Arizonans in The Arizona Republic and other media outlets this weekend urging Arizona residents to overlook politics and continue to visit San Diego.
Our Political A Lister this week is Barry Broome. In the face of an astroturfed National backlash against Arizona and the laws of this Country, when many in the political and business community wanted to cower in fear, Barry Broome stood strong.
When other political entities like San Francisco, LA, and even Gov. Schwartznaegger called for boycotts of Arizona, Broome went on Fox News and fought back, calling for retaliatory boycotts against those boycotting Arizona.
Such leadership by someone under direct fire, is something lacking in our body politic today.
As the founder of the BUYcott, I commend his idea of “boycotting the boycotters.” I am excited to work with him to fight for the sovereignty and economic vitality of Arizona, and the US.
Barry Broome
PRESIDENT AND CEO
GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL
Broome is at the helm of one of the country’s longest-standing regional public-private partnerships for economic development. His contemporary approach to community-building and passion for public service drive his commitment to transforming Greater Phoenix into a region of excellence.
With 20 years’ experience as an economic development practitioner, Broome has garnered notable accomplishments.
In leading GPEC, he is credited with engineering economic development programs that have redefined public policy and improved Arizona’s competitiveness.
Broome orchestrated the passage of a $350 million tax credit to stimulate renewable energy investment in Arizona—one of the largest incentive offerings in the country.
He designed the Arizona Global Network, a lead-generation model driving foreign direct investment to the state. And he commissioned a fact-based analysis that led to the enactment of 80% sales factor, which enables Arizona to compete for multi-state corporations.
Prior to joining GPEC, Broome founded Southwest Michigan First (SMF), mobilizing large company expansions, relocations and venture capital funds. He’s been honored as Michigan’s Economic Developer of the Year, and SMF was named one of the Top 20 Economic Development Organizations by Site Selection magazine. He built the Southwest Michigan Innovation Center, launching 14 life science start-ups and 23 new ventures. His work with Western Michigan University resulted in a $100 million technology divestment from Pharmacia Corporation.
As Director of Economic Development for the City of Toledo, Broome was part of Project Jeep Team—the largest city-level industrial expansion project in the U.S., which led to $1.2 billion in capital investment and more than 5,000 jobs.
Broome is an invited guest lecturer at higher education institutions such as University of Notre Dame, Northwestern University, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College, relaying his expertise on innovation, economic development and leadership. He was the commencement speaker at Arizona State University’s College of Public Programs 2009 graduation.
Broome sits on several boards and commissions, including the City of Phoenix Commission on the Economy, Arizona State University (ASU) Economic Council, ASU Technopolis Advisory Board, Metro Phoenix Partnership for Arts and Culture, Arizona Association for Economic Development, Arizona Economic Resources Organization and Salt River Devco. He chaired the economic development subcommittee for the City of Phoenix 2006 bond program.
5/4/10 UPDATE: I invited Congressman JD Hayworth on my show when I filled in for Bob Wells on KJSL, and I asked him to endorse our Arizona BUYcott on air for all to hear–and he DID! Very impressive! And I told him and I will tell you to get your bags packed, because we are going to ARIZONA, Patriots! Mark your calendars for the last week in May, the first week of June, and JOIN ME in Arizona as we formally BUYCOTT their sovereign right to enforce the laws already on the books! More details to follow SOON!
5/3/10 UPDATE: The Official Arizona BUYcott was launched this weekend in Kansas City Missouri before more than 3,000 patriots who are ready to advance on this issue! More exciting news coming, including a once-in-a-lifetime event. Stay tuned to drginaloudon.com, and follow on FB: Arizona BUYcott and on Twitter: @ArizonaBUYcott. Listen to Tony Katz (BUY Arizona!), McGraw Milhaven (KTRS), Dana Loesch (97.1, Big Journalism, Big Government), Michelle Malkin, Fox News, Gina Loudon (KTRS, KJSL, Big Journalism) and PJTV for more information as it unfolds.
Dateline: Phoenix, AZ: While protestors have launched a sit in calling on the Governor to veto the bill launching the Country’s first major state enforcement efforts on illegal immigration, protesters like Al Sharpton are asking for a Boycott of the State.
In response, Patriot groups around the country want to support the rights of the people of Arizona and are calling for a BUYcott of the State.
The first BUYcott was in support of Whole Foods and was launched on September 1, 2009 by Tea Party leaders in St. Louis, Dallas, Austin, California, Philadelphia, New Jersey and more. The events drew serious national attention as one St. Louis store had BUYcott-attributable sales totaling over $50,000 in one night. Next, they BUYcotted Ford Motor Company, and Ford stocks have done well. Now conservatives around the country are standing up for Arizona.
Calls for the BUYcott began the moment the Arizona protesters called for a Boycott of Arizona, with conservative groups were saying, ‘let’s join forces and make our voices heard for Arizona!’ So that is exactly what they are all joining together to do.
Some Arizona business facts:
The state’s leading export category is computers and electronic products, which alone accounted for nearly one-third (31 percent), or $4.3 billion, of Arizona’s total merchandise exports in 2009. Other top manufactured exports that year were transportation equipment ($2.5 billion); machinery manufactures ($1.3 billion); and fabricated metal products ($954 million).
Source: Revised Origin of Movement State Export Series, Bureau of the Census, Foreign Trade Division.
Rasmussen reported that 70% of Americans support the law in Arizona.
Groups and businesses listed below are asking that decision makers purchase exports coming out of Arizona, corporations plan their meetings there, and that families intentionally vacation there this summer when possible:
Congressman J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ, ret.) and candidate for US Senate
Jim Hoft, Gateway Pundit
Tony Katz, The Tony Katz Radio Spectacular
Rose Corona, Ensuring Liberty Corp.
Gina Loudon, (Dr. GinaLoudon.com)
Doug Edelman, (pc-fixer-stl.com)
Starboard.blogtownhall.com
Brian Bollman, Aflux, Inc.
Lois Linton, Former MO State Director for Eagle Forum
Brooks Bayne, LA Tea Party
Dea Spencer, (HearingAidConsultants.com)
The AustinTea Party Patriots
Ken Emmanuelson
Bev Ehlen
Glenn Murphy, Shaden Shepherds, Inc.
Brian Gansereit, (HobbyAndCoin.com)
The Future Speaks (TheFutureSpeaks.com)
As A Mom, Missouri
Connecticut 2nd District Tea Party
Any Street (AnyStreet.org) Conservative Community Organizing
Ken Murer, Automotive Products Consultants
Nick Kasoff
Tea Party Youth (TeaPartyYouth.com)
Adam Sharp (SharpElbows.net)
The following tea party groups and coalitions have now joined in support of the Stand With Arizona Rally:
Daisy Mountain Tea Party Patriots
The Dallas Tea Party
East Valley Tea Party
Flagstaff Tea Party
Florida Tea Party
Forsyth County Tea Party Patriots
GilbertWatch
Mifflin County 9-12
Mount Vernon Area Tea Party
Mountain View Tea Party (Mesa)
Prescott Tea Party
San Tan Valley – Queen Creek Tea Party Patriots
Sonoita / Elgin Tea Party
South Florida Tea Party
Tea Party Patriots of Scottsdale
Tempe Tea Party
Titusville Patriots
Nationwide Tea Party Coalition
…and the list is growing fast!
“There are many ways for real people to support the BUYcott” said Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit. “If my family has a vacation this year, I am thinking the Grand Canyon, where I worked as a youth, might just be the perfect getaway. The national parks in Arizona are spectacular, too.”
“Tony Katz, host of The Tony Katz Radio Spectacular, has created the Buy Arizona! Initiative, and is offering free advertising on his daily radio show to support Arizona businesses.”
Brooks Bayne of the LA Tea Party said “no matter how you feel about the issue, it is ridiculous to punish business owners with a Boycott.” Naturally, there are already BUYcott efforts on Facebook (Arizona Buycott) and Twitter (@ArizonaBUYcott). Brian Gansereit has arranged for Arizona shoppers to have free shipping on his site (http://www.hobbyandcoin.com/arizona.aspx) and he hopes others will do the same.
“We see this as a statement about State’s rights, about freedom, and the right of people in one State to take action to protect their way of life as they see fit. We are proud to stand with Arizona and to support them with a BUYcott!”
Organizers are asking all participating patriot groups to email their receipts of Arizona expenditures to gina@stlouisteaparty.com so that we have quantitative data on our impact in this battle. There is also a Facebook Page and a twitter account @ArizonaBUYcott.
Final note: The Motto of Arizona: is Ditat Deus; “God Enriches”.
