Taxed Enough Already!

2012 Schedule

2011-12-12T08:13:00.000-08:00

We will continue to meet on the second Saturday of each month in 2012 (except for April, July and November - when will meet on TAX DAY, Independence Day and the Saturday before Election Day). Same place and time.

Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av. (in front of the pool building)

12 - 2 p.m.

Simple demonstration with signs and flags.

January 14th

February 11th

March 10th

MONDAY April 16th

May 12th

June 9th

WEDNESDAY July 4th

August 11th

September 8th

October 13th

November 3rd (first Saturday)

December 8th

All the best! We're on 'Facebook' too - a great place to share information, comments, suggestions....

Upcoming 'Events'

2011-10-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

Always at Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av. (in front of the pool building)

Saturday, October 8th 12 - 2 p.m. (second Saturday, as most months)

Saturday, November 5th (NOTE: FIRST Saturday) 12 - 2 p.m. (Election Day is the 8th)

Saturday, December 10th 12 - 2 p.m.

All the best! (Note: We're on Facebook too)

Patriot Day/Constitution Month T.E.A.

2011-08-15T08:35:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 10th, 12 - 2 p.m. at Torrance Bl. and Madrona (in front of the pool building)

Note: Constitution Day is the 17th (ratified 1787), please encourage friends to read/study it next month. See link on this page (also 'Constitution Made Easy' book).

Events for 2011

2011-04-16T14:06:00.000-07:00

We will meet on the second Saturday of most months, from 12 - 2 p.m. at the corner of Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av. in front of the pool building. A simple demonstration with Taxed Enough Already (T.E.A.) signs, American flags, historic flags, personally made signs, etc. to display for passing cars and pedestrians on the busy corner.

We will meet on the following days:

Saturday, May 14th 12 - 2 p.m. (note: The Armed Forces Day Parade is May 21st, V-E Day is May 8th, Memorial Day is May 30th)

Saturday, June 11th 12 - 2 p.m. (note: Flag Day is June 14th, D-Day is June 6th)

Monday, July 4th 12 - 2 p.m. (Independence Day) (note: Special Congressional Election is July 17th)

Saturday, August 13th 12 - 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 10th 12 - 2 p.m. (note: Patriot Day is Sept. 11th, 9/12 Rallies, Constitution Day is Sept. 17th, V-J Day is Sept. 2nd)

Saturday, October 8th 12 - 2 p.m. (note: Columbus Day is Oct. 10th)

Saturday, November 5th (first Saturday) 12 - 2 p.m. (note: Election Day is Nov. 8th, Veterans Day is Nov. 11th)

Saturday, December 10th (note: Pearl Harbor Day is Dec. 7th)

For those who would like to help set up the 'tent' and tables, please meet at 11:40.
If you would like to participate in a prayer and 'Pledge of Allegiance' please meet at 11:55.

Please let us know if there is something that you would like to do... and/or if there is anything that we should (or should not) be doing. We could certainly use your help.

God
Country
Family
Free Enterprise
Freedom

Join the conversation (correspondence) on our Facebook page too.

All the best!

TAX DAY!

2011-03-13T13:45:00.000-07:00

April 15th, 3 - 6 p.m. (NOTE: DIFFERENT TIME) at Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av. (in front of the pool building)

T.E.A. Torrance

2011-01-27T08:45:00.000-08:00

2nd Saturday(s) of February and March from 12 - 2 p.m. at Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av. in front of the swimming pool building. Then, TAX DAY!

Celebrate Freedom America Event

2011-01-27T08:44:00.000-08:00

Conservative Coalition - Next Steps for California
"Never, Never, Never Give Up" (W. Churchill)
With Sharron Angle
March 26th, 2011 7 to 9 PM
Dinner 5 to 6:30 PM
Crown Plaza Hotel Redondo Beach
Grand Ballroom
Doors open at 6 PM for Networking Event
Convention, Band, Speakers
South Bay Conservative Spring Event
Buy Your Tickets: www.CelebrateFreedomAmerica.com

I'm Sorry!

2011-01-21T10:09:00.000-08:00

The Constitution Class was a success and people were very encouraged by the incredible teaching from Rick Green. I must apologize however at the extremely poor directions that I provided both to you and to Rick Green's office. I would never want to do anything that reflect badly on him and his staff. He is that reason that I became involved in the TEA Party. I AM SORRY! - Lee Berg

NEXT Torrance T.E.A. 'Demonstration' Event - 2nd Saturday in February, at Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av., 12 - 2 p.m. (then 2nd Sat. in March, then TAX DAY!) in front of the swimming pool building.

TEA PARTY SUMMIT (Phoenix, Az.)- link

Constitution Class(es)!

2010-12-15T10:46:00.000-08:00

Constitution ('Mini') Class - Thursday Jan. 20th, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: 21156 South Santa Fe ( at Van Buren Street ) Long Beach 90810 ( Carson-Dominguez area ) in the Homeowners Association Meeting Room ...exit on 710 Freeway is Del Amo West; ....exit on 405 is Santa Fe... North; exit on 91 Freeway is Alameda South; from Torrance surface streets take Carson St. eastbound, left on Santa Fe. Lots of parking on street and at local city park (verified O.K. with the city).
PLEASE visit http://www.rickgreen.com/speaking/constitution-classes/ for sign-up!
$30/individual, $45/couple, $55 family and includes the course book.
(The Constitution Class DVD package will be offered at a reduced rate if you would like to purchase it and get the whole 6 hrs on DVD).
There is also a 'Full' class in Valencia on Saturday (6 hours) and a free talk on 'Restoring America's Constitution' on Friday night, 6:30 - 8 p.m. I have heard Rick give this talk - it's EXCELLENT!! This presentation is the primer for the class. (The 'Full' class is $45 indiv./$60 couple/$75 family).
PLEASE HELP US PROMOTE THIS EVENT. I have emailed a 'promo' flier to the group.

Next T.E.A. Event

2010-12-12T06:17:00.001-08:00

T.E.A. Feb. 12th (we meet every 2nd Saturday, except for TAX DAY in April!) 12 - 2 p.m. at Torrance and Madrona in front of swimming pool building.

Past South Bay Event: Dec 14 (Tues) - Special Holiday Monthly Meeting - this is one you will not want to miss!!!
"Finish the Job" - we have yet begun to fight...
Tuesday, Dec 14th, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Music - Fun - Giving - Inspiration
Holiday Celebration and a night to honor Gold Star Families
We are joining with the SB Prager Club to "Celebrate Our Country"
with all of us playing "Remembering The Declaration Signers Theme Kit"
Music by Dick Wells and His Celebrate Freedom America band
Bring your favorite Christmas or Hanukkah Snack, Cookies or Hors d'oeuvres - We will provide the drinks
Ben's Church - 1063 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach

Next T.E.A.'s

2010-11-17T07:40:00.000-08:00

December 11th (second Saturday) at Torrance and Madrona, 12 - 2 p.m. (...then Jan. 8th, 2011,... second Saturday in February and March,... TAX DAY!)

South Bay T.E.A.Party Event

2010-11-13T10:53:00.000-08:00

Celebration for the Nationwide Tea Party Victory, Tuesday, November 16th
Ben's Church - 1063 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, 7PM - 9PM

Constitution Classes

2010-11-08T10:06:00.000-08:00

Current classes on schedule - click here
Rick is planning to come to Southern California in January. We can sponsor a class in the South Bay... if we 'get the word out'!

Next T.E.A.

2010-11-01T14:40:00.000-07:00

Second Saturday of each month, so... November 13th, 12 - 2 p.m. at Torrance and Madrona

Upcoming T.E.A.'s

2010-10-26T14:16:00.001-07:00

This Saturday, Oct. 30th
Then the second Saturday of each month for November, December, January through March 2011 and then TAX DAY!!
Torrance and Madrona, 12 - 2 p.m.

Two (three!) More Pre-Election T.E.A.'s

2010-10-09T18:44:00.000-07:00

By 'popular demand'... OUR LAST OPPORTUNITIES BEFORE THE ELECTIONS!
Saturday(s), October 23rd and 30th
Torrance and Madrona, 12 - 2 p.m.
(Brian M. will be providing a table, tent, information, some flags and light refreshements - please bring signs (and flags),...
Discussion and coordination on our 'Facebook' page.

One more event (from Carson Group):

CITY OF CARSON ANTI-TAX RALLY
When: Wednesday, October 20 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Where: 501 East Carson Street (Corner of Carson & Civic Plaza in front of the Double Tree Hotel)
Speakers include: Star Parker, John Stammreich, Shawn Hoffman and other Carson Community Leaders.
Immediately following, you are invited to a Luau with Polynesian food and dancing.

Measure H is on the November 2 Ballot. Carson City officials spent $20,710 on pre-election brochures and commercials, hoping that they will persuade the voters to approve a sales tax increase to 10.75%! The city may have been legally allowed to “educate” their citizens about Measure H using public funds, but the brochures and commercials were more like an advertisement in favor of passing Measure H.

Some Other Information and Events...

2010-09-20T07:54:00.000-07:00

... have been posted (by me and others) on our Facebook Page. Just FYI.

An Email to the Torrance T.E.A. Team

2010-09-16T12:32:00.000-07:00

I got your contact information from Gary Avon, who is with the Nathan Mintz campaign. My name is Andrea and I am the Victory 2010 South Bay Field Representative.
As you may know, we just opened our Redondo Beach South Bay Victory HQ! I wanted to connect with you to get you and your members excited and involved with the campaign.
We are just 47 short days from the general election!
We need YOUR HELP to reach as many voters as possible in Los Angeles County and make sure we have a HUGE Republican victory in November!
This is a critical election that will determine the future of our state. It is up to us to get our amazing Republican slate elected to take our country back!
Our Redondo Beach Victory 2010 Headquarters is now open Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 11am-7pm.
We are located at:
1926 PCH, Suite 200
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
We are phone banking at our Redondo Beach HQ everyday working toward our November Victory!
We would love to have your members join our efforts to ensure our Republicans are elected!
Please feel free to pass my email and number along to your members so they can get additional information and schedule volunteers hours!
Thank you so much for your leadership! I look forward to working with you and your members to build a New California.
Sincerely,
Andrea

Next Event(s)

2010-09-16T09:32:00.000-07:00

October 9th, 12 - 2 at Torrance and Madrona
LAST OPPORTUNITY BEFORE THE ELECTIONS
Note: there are some pictures on our Facebook Page

Other events:
Tues. Sept. 21st:
http://southbaytaxdayteaparty.typepad.com/
Oct. 9th - Big Event in Northern California:
http://eastcontracostateaparty.org/

2011 (tentative): 2nd Saturdays of Jan., Feb., March (our 2nd Anniversary!),... TAX DAY,...

Next Events

2010-09-07T12:17:00.001-07:00

Sat. Sept 11, 2010 - Torrance and Madrona, 12 - 2

Sat. Oct. 9, 2010 - Torrance and Madrona, 12 - 2

Restoring Honor Event - this Saturday - some links

2010-08-23T16:10:00.000-07:00

12 - 2 p.m. at Torrance and Madrona (prayer and 'pledge' at 11:45)
Washington D.C. Event links:
http://media.glennbeck.com/828/828kit.pdf
http://www.glennbeck.com/828

Added an Event! - Not T.E.A.

2010-08-16T10:22:00.000-07:00

August 28th, 2010 (Saturday) from 12 - 2 p.m. Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av.
Please note: The August 28th Event is in support of the 'Restoring Honor' event in Washington D.C. and is NOT a 'T.E.A. Party'.
It is about celebrating America, our 'foundations', freedom, prayer,... thanks!
The 8/28 event leadership has requested our prayers, starting at 10 a.m. ET (7 PT).
If you have any 'Restore Honor' signs, that would be especially great!
Prayer and 'Pledge' at 11:45 (as usual)

Next T.E.A. Events

2010-07-05T14:25:00.000-07:00

Sat. August 14, 2010 at Torrance Bl. and Madrona, 12 - 2 p.m.

Sat. Sept 11, 2010 - Torrance and Madrona, 12 - 2

Sat. Oct. 9, 2010 - Torrance and Madrona, 12 - 2

NEXT EVENT(S)

2010-05-18T09:31:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 12th, 12 - 2 p.m. at Torrance Bl. and Madrona
AND
Sunday, July 4th, 12 - 2 p.m. at Torrance and Madrona

Next Event!

2010-04-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

Support the Armed Forces Day Parade! Saturday May 15th at 1:30 p.m.

The city has requested that we set up our table at Crenshaw and Torrance Bl. (for this day only).

We are planning to be there from 12:30 to 2:30 (or 3, depending on the length of the parade).

Special request: Please make sure that your signs indicate that we support our military as they help keep America safe and free. We do not want to send the wrong message to people about our intent.

Thanks for all of your participation on TAX DAY! Great turnout.

Next Event!

2010-02-23T15:23:00.000-08:00

Saturday, March 13th from 12 - 2 p.m.

Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av.

'Gearing up' for the BIG EVENT, the TAX DAY TEA Party! (our 1 year anniversary)

Next T.E.A. Event - Feb. 20th

2010-01-13T10:33:00.000-08:00

Saturday, February 20th from 12 - 2 p.m.

Torrance Bl. and Madrona Av.

We honor our great, patriot Presidents in February!

Thanks for your participation. We have a monthly 'presence' so that people will KNOW that we are there on the BIG days, like TAX DAY, Independence Day and 9-12!

Emails for Event(s) Notification

2009-11-17T11:30:00.000-08:00

A number of the emails that we 'logged' at the TEA Party events have been coming back as 'undeliverable'. If you have not been receiving our event notifications and would like to be on distribution, please email Lee at: leejberg@wwdb.org
Emails are not shared with anyone and are 'Event Information Only'.

T.E.A. in 2010 -- January 9th and more...

2009-11-09T09:31:00.000-08:00

Saturday 1/9, 12-2 p.m. at Torrance and Madrona
Note: For those interested, we will have a short prayer and say the 'Pledge of Allegiance' at 11:45 a.m.
2010 EVENT DATES (preliminary): 1/9, 2/20, 3/13, 4/15 (TAX DAY! noon - dark), 5/15 (Armed Forces Day Parade), 6/12

November 7th, 2009 T.E.A. and more...

2009-10-23T09:25:00.001-07:00

Saturday, 12-2 p.m. at Torrance and Madrona
Note: For those interested, we will have a short prayer and say the 'Pledge of Allegiance' at 11:45 a.m.
2010 EVENT DATES (preliminary): 1/9, 2/20, 3/13, 4/15 (TAX DAY! noon - dark), 5/15 (Armed Forces Day Parade), 6/12

Next T.E.A. Party Event

2009-09-13T09:09:00.000-07:00

Columbus Day Weekend
Saturday, October 10th, 12-2 p.m. at Torrance and Madrona
Thank you for your great participation in the 9-12 event!
Your participation inspires and encourages others - your commitment shows friends the depth of your convictions and 'makes them think'.
Note: For those interested, we will have a short prayer and say the 'Pledge of Allegiance' at 11:30 a.m.
Note 2: This Thursday, Sept. 17th is Constitution Day (1787), please encourage friends to read it for themselves! LINK
Note 3: Great article on what Columbus thought/wrote about his (faith) voyage and discovery (from shalomjerusalem.com - written from a JUDEO-CHRISTIAN-CATHOLIC perspective - so if that would offend you...).

September 12th TEA Party

2009-07-27T17:01:00.000-07:00

at Torrance Bl. and Madrona, 12 - 2 p.m.
In conjunction with the National TEA Party 'March on Washington'! - www.912dc.org
ADDITIONAL EVENT: Westwood ('Combined' Event)- also on 9/12, but later in the day - http://912west.org/

Some of the Taxes Americans Pay Each Year

2009-07-17T10:44:00.000-07:00

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
Capital Gains Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Court Fines (indirect taxes)
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax Interest expense (tax on the money)
Inventory tax IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Local Income Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Septic Permit Tax
Service Charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Taxes (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Road Toll Booth Taxes
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone federal excise tax
Telephone federal universal service fee tax
Telephone federal, state and local surcharge taxes
Telephone minimum usage surcharge tax
Telephone recurring and non-recurring charges tax
Telephone state and local tax
Telephone usage charge tax
Toll Bridge Taxes
Toll Tunnel Taxes
Traffic Fines (indirect taxation)
Trailer registration tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and our nation was the most prosperous in the world, had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

South Bay T.E.A. Party - Tomorrow

2009-07-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

When: July 17, 2009, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday evening rush hour.
Where: On the sidewalk in front of Jane Harman's Office, 2321 E. Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245
For more information please go to: http://www.freedomworks.org/stop-congress-from-sneaking-socialized-medicine-th-0

San Pedro TEA Party

2009-07-08T10:17:00.000-07:00

Website has some great pictures and video!.

Torrance TEA Party - Facebook Group

2009-07-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

Created a Facebook Group -- T.E.A. Party - Torrance (CA)

Article on TEA Parties around the U.S.

2009-07-07T16:03:00.000-07:00

July 4th TEA Party article. The next scheduled tea party event in Washington, D.C. is Sept. 12th.

July 17th TEA Party

2009-07-07T15:42:00.001-07:00

July 17 (Friday) Website below says 4 - 6 p.m.
Outside Congresswoman Jane Harman's office -- 2321 E Rosecrans Ave, Ste 3270, El Segundo, CA 90245 -- WEBSITE - location information. Jane Harman's position on National Healthcare seems to be different - so a little confusing to me at this point. I called her office and they said that they are not part of the event.

Torrance TEA Party BLOG

2009-07-07T15:30:00.001-07:00

I have created this BLOG as a forum for Torrance TEA Party participants to make comments, suggestions, supply information, etc.
I have received numerous emails and have been unsure whether I should forward to the Torrance TEA Party distribution list.
I will try to add email contents to the comments section of this BLOG as my time permits.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
My email is leejberg@wwdb.org