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7/16/2002

THE REPUBLICAN LIBERTY CAUCUS OF TEXAS eNEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE: 

Republican Liberty Caucus Addresses Hill Country Republican Women:

 Report Author: Don Zimmerman

July 11, 2002 - Austin, Texas 

AUSTIN, TX -- Republican Liberty Caucus members Don Zimmerman and John Reed addressed the Hill Country Republican Women (HCRW) Organization on Thursday, July 11, 2002. Mr. Zimmerman (RLC-TX Field Director) was standing in for RLC-TX Chairman, Jerry Patterson, who had a conflict of schedule. After Zimmerman made some brief remarks concerning the mission of the RLC-TX and the "Ron Paul Republican" movement, the "self-government quiz" was introduced to the group. Mr. Zimmerman also commented on the quiz results from the Republican State Convention RLC-TX Booth (http://www.rlctexas.net/events/2002_06_07_result.htm).

After the quiz was administered to the HCRW group. HCRW President, Melissa Young-Goodwin, also a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Travis County Pct. 3, scored in the "Libertarian" quadrant, as did several others. The group scoring appeared to be consistent with the results obtained from the 475 delegates at the Rep. State Convention. Judging from the interesting HCRW discussions, The Republican Liberty Caucus was received with favorable curiosity, if not enthusiasm.

Here are the results from the World's Smallest Political Quiz, which was developed and refined by the non profit educational group, Advocates for Self Government:

Libertarian   Conservative   Centrist  Liberal  Authoritarian 
26.5%  28.4%  34.3%  0%  10.8% 


Sincerely,

Don Zimmerman
Field Director
RLC of Texas
dzimmerman@rlctexas.net 

Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas 2002 Meeting/Convention:

August 10, 2002 - San Antonio, Texas, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Please mark your calendars. Our 2002 Meeting/Convention is Saturday, August 10, 2002, at Fat Tuesday's, on the Riverwalk in San Antonio! Our special guest speakers will be Suzanna Gratia Hupp, Republican State Representative, and Jerry Patterson, Republican Candidate for Texas Land Commissioner. In addition, we'll be holding RLC state committee elections, if you would like to run for a position on the state committee board or just want help the RLC of Texas in any way, please email your plans and ideas to RLC Head Quarters, HQ@rlctexas.net . If you want to be able to vote in this year's Meeting, please become a member. We'll also be allowing you, our membership, to briefly talk to the group about any goals that you may have and how the RLC of Texas can help you. Please visit our Membership Section at our site, where you can become a member of the RLC of Texas. There are more benefits to being a member than just voting privileges. So please visit our Membership Section to read more: http://www.rlctexas.net/membership . 

  • WHAT: 2002 Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas Meeting/ Convention

  • WHEN: Saturday, August 10, 2002, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  • WHERE: 
            Fat Tuesday
            111 W. Crockett St.
            San Antonio, TX
            210-212-7886
            Get Maps & Directions

  • AGENDA: 

    • 1:00 PM - Lunch and Special Guest Speakers 

      • Suzanna Gratia Hupp, Republican State Representative

      • Penny Langford, Rep. Ron Paul's Political Director

      • Jerry Patterson, Republican Candidate for Texas Land Commissioner 

    • 2:00 PM - Elections for Committee Officers and Formation of Sub-Committees

    • 2:30 PM - Short Business Session:Fat Tuesday

      • Adopt By-laws

      • misc

    • 3:00 PM - Membership/Candidate feedback open Discussion

    • 3:30 PM - End of meeting (Some of our membership will be staying on to chat with other members, so feel free to make a hotel reservation in San Antonio so that you can enjoy your evening on the famous San Antonio River Walk)

  • COST: $10 for members, $20 for non-members (Includes meal.)

  • SPECIAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS:

    • Rick Green, Republican State Representative

    • Don Loucks, Bastrop County Commissioner, Precinct 3

    • Mike Hanson, Candidate for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4

    • Michael Franks, former SREC Member

    • Don Zimmerman, NW Austin MUD Board Member, District 1

    • Doug Lorenz, Chairman, National RLC, California

    • Murray Sabrin, Vice-Chairman, National RLC, New Jersey

    • Richard Relph, Treasurer, National RLC, Texas

    • William Westmiller, Secretary, National RLC, California

  • LOCAL HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS, 

    • Holiday Inn
      217 N Saint Marys St
      San Antonio, TX
      210-224-2500
      Get Maps & Directions
      Rooms: 20 rooms have an "RLC bloc" for Friday/Saturday nights.  The rate is $109+tax (better than their "lowest" rate), with 16.75% hotel tax (gak), the total w/ tax is $127.26/night. Check in is 3:00 pm, departure is noon.  Self parking charge is $10/day plus tax; valet parking is $15/day plus tax.

    • Reservations:  1-800-445-8475

  • OTHER NEARBY HOTELS: 


RSVP to the Treasurer if you can, since it helps us with the 
head count, but if you can't, it's ok, just come on out!
Treasurer: 
Mr. John Reed 
jreed@rlctexas.net 

National Republican Liberty Caucus 2002 Convention:

August 10, 2002 - San Antonio, Texas, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

The National RLC Executive Committee has decided to meet in the same city and day as the Texas RLC Convention in order to take advantage of the growth and activity that the Texas Chapter has experienced.  All members of the RLC, Texas and National, are welcome to attend the National RLC Convention, so if you're a member, please attend. 

  • WHAT: 2002 National Republican Liberty Caucus Convention

  • WHEN: Saturday, August 10, 2002, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • WHERE: 

    • ROOM: Bolero Room
      HOTEL: Holiday Inn
      217 N Saint Marys St
      San Antonio, TX
      210-224-2500
      Get Maps & Directions

    • The Holiday Inn Riverwalk is Located on the Riverwalk and a short walking distance to Fat Tuesdays restaurant, where the TX RLC Convention is being held.  We will be joining the RLC of Texas Luncheon, at 1PM, with Suzanna Gratia Hupp, Republican State Representative, and Jerry Patterson, Republican Candidate for Texas Land Commissioner.  

    • RLC of Texas Convention
       Fat Tuesday
      111 W. Crockett St.
      San Antonio, TX
      210-212-7886
      Get Maps & Directions

  • AGENDA: 

    •   9:00 AM - Bylaws and misc.

    • 10:00 AM - Election of officers 

    • 11:00 AM - Formation of Sub-Committees

    • 12:30 PM - End of meeting (Walk over to RLC of Texas meeting for luncheon)

  • COST: $15 for members (Includes luncheon.)

  • SPECIAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS:

    • Doug Lorenz, Chairman, National RLC, California

    • Murray Sabrin, Vice-Chairman, National RLC, New Jersey

    • Richard Relph, Treasurer, National RLC, Texas

    • William Westmiller, Secretary, National RLC, California

    • Clifford F. Thies, Past Chairman, National RLC, Virginia

  • LOCAL HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS, 

    • Holiday Inn, 217 N Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX

    • Rooms: 20 rooms have an "RLC bloc" for Friday/Saturday nights.  The rate is $109+tax (better than their "lowest" rate), with 16.75% hotel tax (gak), the total w/ tax is $127.26/night. Check in is 3:00 pm, departure is noon.  Self parking charge is $10/day plus tax; valet parking is $15/day plus tax.

    • Reservations:  1-800-445-8475

  • OTHER NEARBY HOTELS:  

    • Hyatt Regency Hotel, 123 Losoya St, 210-222-1234, 

    • La Mansion del Rio, 112 College St, 210-518-1000. 

    • Both of these hotels are likely more expensive than the Holiday Inn. There are other hotels on the Riverwalk and all are in reasonable walking distance of the Holiday Inn.

  • TRANSPORTATION:  

    • There is a Star Shuttle service available at the airport luggage pick up area which delivers to the hotel for a nominal fee. 

    • Unless you want to do additional sightseeing in the area, there is no need to rent a car since the Riverwalk area contains many shops, restaurants and other entertainment options within walking distance.

  • DRESS: 

    • It is hot in August in San Antonio. The Riverwalk area is somewhat cooler but shorts will be commonly seen. All shops and stores, etc are airconditioned. 

    • It can rain quite heavily due to summer tropical storms so an umbrella can come in handy.


RSVP to Mr. Mike Holmes
National RLC Alternate
Michael_E_Holmes@compuserve.com 
(281) 492-6608

Latest Congressional Report Card For Texas Representatives:

The latest Congressional Report Card (or Liberty Index) is in.  The latest ranking is for the year 2001.  It usually takes a year to get the full ranking, so this information is the latest available.  

The Liberty Index is written by Professor Clifford F. Thies.  It rates members of Congress on their official roll call votes during each session of the House and Senate. For each Chamber, twenty votes on economic issues and twenty votes on personal liberty are selected to rank members for their support of individual liberties. 

Rather than the traditional left-right political spectrum, the two types of votes are plotted on a two-dimensional Graph, to indicate support for both personal and economic liberties. The resulting Plot more accurately shows the political position of each member in both categories. 

Each member of Congress has two percentage scores and a consolidated score, which indicates their standing in the totalitarian to libertarian axis (lower left to upper right). 

Professor Clifford F. Thies ( cthies@su.edu ) has compiled every Liberty Index for the past 12 years. The summary includes top scores and highlights of important votes. Thies is a Professor of Economics and Finance at Shenandoah University (Virginia) and a past Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus. 

Note: Index ratings reflect the judgment of Professor Thies on each rollcall, not necessarily the official positions of the Republican Liberty Caucus.

Congressional Report Card for U.S. Representatives from Texas:

2001  Session U.S. House Texas Member Ratings:

District | Name, Party

Pers% | Econ% | Comb% = Class

TX 03 |  Sam Johnson, Republican

p: 65 e: 85 c: 75 = Enterpriser

TX 05 |  Pete Sessions, Republican

p: 65 e: 75 c: 70 = Enterpriser

TX 06 |  Joe Barton, Republican

p: 74 e: 89 c: 82 = Libertarian * 

TX 07 |  John Culberson, Republican

p: 60 e: 95 c: 78 = Enterpriser

TX 08 |  Kevin Brady, Republican

p: 70 e: 85 c: 78 = Enterpriser

TX 12 |  Kay Granger, Republican

p: 55 e: 85 c: 70 = Enterpriser

TX 13 |  William Thornberry, Republican

p: 70 e: 85 c: 78 = Enterpriser

TX 14 |  Ron Paul, Republican

p: 82 e: 89 c: 86 = Libertarian *

TX 19 |  Larry Combest, Republican

p: 75 e: 80 c: 78 = Enterpriser

TX 21 |  Lamar Smith, Republican

p: 63 e: 84 c: 74 = Enterpriser

TX 22 |  Tom DeLay, Republican

p: 65 e: 90 c: 78 = Enterpriser

TX 23 |  Henry Bonilla, Republican

p: 65 e: 85 c: 75 = Enterpriser

TX 26 |  Richard Armey, Republican

p: 65 e:100 c: 82 = Libertarian *

 

 

TX 01 |  Max Sandlin, Democrat

p: 45 e: 25 c: 35 = Moderate (Statist)

TX 02 |  Jim Turner, Democrat

p: 45 e: 35 c: 40 = Moderate (Centrist)

TX 04 |  Ralph Hall, Democrat

p: 65 e: 49 c: 57 = Moderate (Centrist)

TX 09 |  Nick Lampson, Democrat

p: 35 e: 11 c: 23 = Authoritarian

TX 10 |  Lloyd Doggett, Democrat

p: 35 e: 25 c: 30 = Moderate (Statist)

TX 11 |  Chet Edwards, Democrat

p: 45 e: 39 c: 42 = Moderate (Centrist)

TX 15 |  Ruben Hinojosa, Democrat

p: 33 e: 30 c: 32 = Moderate (Statist)  

TX 16 |  Silvestre Reyes, Democrat

p: 32 e: 27 c: 30 = Moderate (Statist)  

TX 17 |  Charles Stenholm, Democrat

p: 50 e: 57 c: 54 = Enterpriser (Centrist)

TX 18 |  Sheila Jackson-Lee, Democrat

p: 40 e: 05 c: 22 = Authoritarian

TX 20 |  Henry Gonzalez, Democrat

p: 35 e: 21 c: 28 = Moderate (Statist)  

TX 24 |  Martin Frost, Democrat

p: 37 e: 20 c: 28 = Moderate (Statist)

TX 25 |  Kenneth Bentsen Jr., Democrat

p: 35 e: 35 c: 35 = Moderate (Statist)

TX 27 |  Solomon Ortiz, Democrat

p: 45 e: 35 c: 40 = Moderate (Centrist)

TX 28 |  Ciro Rodriguez, Democrat

p: 30 e: 20 c: 25 = Moderate (Statist)  

TX 29 |  Gene Green, Democrat

p: 30 e: 25 c: 28 = Moderate (Statist)

TX 30 |  Eddie Johnson, Democrat

p: 30 e: 20 c: 25 = Moderate (Statist)  

* Note: These congressman are "Ron Paul" Republicans.  The RLC of Texas uses a curve method to adjust the scores from the National RLC Liberty Index.

Definitions:

Note:
Libertarians - Fiscally conservative yet socially tolerant, libertarians favor lower taxes, limited government and expanded personal liberty and responsibility.
Enterprisers - Free market conservatives who support economic freedom but are inconsistent on civil liberties issues.
Conservatives - Moderate free enterprisers who favor a large government role in shaping society, particularly in social issues.
Liberals - Favor strong government interference in economic affairs but are more laissez faire on personal liberties issues.
Moderates - Support moderate government intervention in economic and personal affairs. Characterized by reliance on polls rather than principles.
Authoritarians - Believe in a strong state apparatus intervening extensively in economic and personal affairs.

Note: 
Pers% - Personal freedom  
Econ% - Economic freedom  
Comb% - Combination of the two scores above.  
Class - Philosophical ranking of the Rep.. The choices are Libertarian, Conservative, Liberal, Moderate, etc..

To see the actual Roll Call votes that were used to score Congress visit the 2001 Liberty Index Rollcall Listing: (http://www.republicanliberty.org/libdex/LI_Rollcall.asp).  For more on congressional rankings, please visit the 2001 Liberty Index Overview: (http://www.republicanliberty.org/libdex/LI2001_Over.htm).

Congressman Ron Paul to Speak at Hays County Republican Club:

July 27 - Congressman Ron Paul is visiting Hays County. 3:00 p.m., StoneBrook Senior Community 300 S. Stagecoach Trail San Marcos. The Hays Republican Club will provide a free meal of hot dogs and fixings for all attendees. Please join us for a friendly social and a chance to show our favorite congressional representative a grand reception. We will be drawing the winning ticket for a Commemorative rifle at this event.

  • WHAT: Ron Paul to Speak at Hays County Republican Club

  • WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 3:00 PM

  • WHERE: StoneBrook Senior Community, 300 S. Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, Texas.

  • DIRECTIONS: Travel onto I-35, towards San Marcos; take exit number 202- towards WONDER WORLD DR.; turn WEST onto WONDER WORLD DR.; turn LEFT onto HUNTER RD.; then quickly turn RIGHT onto STAGECOACH TRAIL; look to your left for the StoneBrook Senior Community.

  • COST: Free

Our Purpose:

After decades of New Deal and Great Society social activism ... combined with the rapid decline in civics and American history education in our government-run public schools ... mixed with a growing population of ill-informed and apathetic voters ... government at every level in this country continues to be too big, too intrusive and too expensive.

Founded in 1990, the Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas works to advance the principles of limited government, individual liberty and free markets within the Republican Party and throughout Texas. Our focus is on a broad range of issues, including education, taxation, property rights, gun rights, free speech, federalism and the proper role of government.

In addition to giving disenfranchised smaller-government Republicans a home by creating incentive to stay in our party, the Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas helps avoid a potential exodus to Libertarian, Constitutional, and other third parties, which would end up weakening our thin margin over the Democrats, thus opening the door to big-government victories from leftist candidates.  The Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas is proud to promote the GOP's smaller-government message.  Our limited government, individual liberty and free market ideas will win by inclusion.  There is strength in numbers.

While rolling back decades of government "nannyism" will require a great deal of public education and grassroots lobbying, the most important means of changing public policy is to change public officials. Therefore, the Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas works to elect pro-liberty Republicans to offices at all levels, partisan and non-partisan, in both primary and general elections.  

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas is committed not to just electing more Republicans ... but better ones, as well.

COMMITTEE:

Chairman:
Mr. Jerry Patterson
jerry@rlctexas.net 

Executive Director:
Mr. Lonnie Brantley
lbrantley@rlctexas.net 

Vice Chairman:
Ms. Linda Thomas
lthomas@rlctexas.net 

Secretary:
Mr David Palmquist
dpalmquist@rlctexas.net 

Treasurer:
Mr. John Reed
jreed@rlctexas.net 

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