Conservatives
have reviewed and dissected Hillary Clinton mentor Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals, including this
doozy: RULE 8: “Keep the pressure on. Never let up.” Glenn Beck added this insight: “Attack, attack, attack from all
sides, never giving the reeling organization a chance to rest, regroup, recover
and re-strategize.”
have reviewed and dissected Hillary Clinton mentor Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals, including this
doozy: RULE 8: “Keep the pressure on. Never let up.” Glenn Beck added this insight: “Attack, attack, attack from all
sides, never giving the reeling organization a chance to rest, regroup, recover
and re-strategize.”
Blogger Brian Hawkins noted that conservatives tend
to give up too quickly. Samuel Adams, one of the leading lights in the American
Revolution, reminded his sometime dispirited supporters: “It does not take a
majority to prevail… but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting
brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.” In Huntington Park, California,
dedicated conservatives throughout the Southland are taking these lessons to
heart. We are not letting up the pressure on a rogue city council which
appointed two illegal aliens to city commissions.
to give up too quickly. Samuel Adams, one of the leading lights in the American
Revolution, reminded his sometime dispirited supporters: “It does not take a
majority to prevail… but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting
brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.” In Huntington Park, California,
dedicated conservatives throughout the Southland are taking these lessons to
heart. We are not letting up the pressure on a rogue city council which
appointed two illegal aliens to city commissions.
Thirty minutes before the September 8th, 2015 city
council meeting, Robin
Hvidston of “We the People Rising” confronted one
of the appointed illegal aliens, Julian Zatarain. She asked about his
current status. I followed up, asking how he could possibly have been sworn in
without any documentation. He repeatedly claimed to the national media that he
was “undocumented”, did he not?
council meeting, Robin
Hvidston of “We the People Rising” confronted one
of the appointed illegal aliens, Julian Zatarain. She asked about his
current status. I followed up, asking how he could possibly have been sworn in
without any documentation. He repeatedly claimed to the national media that he
was “undocumented”, did he not?
At this latest city council meeting, with less (media) press but still our pressure, more
outraged citizens attended and voiced their opposition to this sinister attempt
to push the envelope on amnesty, federal regulations and rule of law be damned.
One Latino, born in Texas but living in Lennox, shamed opponents of the
appointees as “racist tea party people.” Betty Retama, long-time
resident-advocate in the increasingly corrupt, unaccountable city, fought back.
Raul Rodriguez of “America First Latinos” shamed him into silence.
outraged citizens attended and voiced their opposition to this sinister attempt
to push the envelope on amnesty, federal regulations and rule of law be damned.
One Latino, born in Texas but living in Lennox, shamed opponents of the
appointees as “racist tea party people.” Betty Retama, long-time
resident-advocate in the increasingly corrupt, unaccountable city, fought back.
Raul Rodriguez of “America First Latinos” shamed him into silence.
Unlike the last meeting (August 17th),
more Hispanic youth wearing plain white shirts, attend with their signs to
support the city council (who paid them or prompted them to come?) Some bore
signs stating “Indocumentado. Sin miedo”. (Undocumented. Unafraid). One young
couple sat on my right. How strange yet civil, that the two of us standing on
opposing sides of amnesty could still sit peacefully next to each other.
more Hispanic youth wearing plain white shirts, attend with their signs to
support the city council (who paid them or prompted them to come?) Some bore
signs stating “Indocumentado. Sin miedo”. (Undocumented. Unafraid). One young
couple sat on my right. How strange yet civil, that the two of us standing on
opposing sides of amnesty could still sit peacefully next to each other.
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| We the People Rising (Robin Hvidston) |
Pro-American forces filled up the chamber, fully
documented, prepared, and ready for the long evening. Two Orange County, CA
residents sat to my left, furious with the Huntington Park City council’s lawlessness.
Their chief intent for coming? To glorify the rule of law, without which we have
no justice or peace. I recalled the story of one immigrant friend of mine,
Salvador. He told me that he came to the United States not because he was
looking for a better job (which he did get): “You see, Arthur, in Mexico, the
police can just pull you over and say, ‘Give me twenty dollars, or I will write
you a ticket.’” The brazen corruption there has worked its way stealthily into
communities throughout Southeastern Los Angeles County. Its latest stop: “The City of Perfect
Balance”, where anti-illegal immigration forces are restoring balance to civic
engagement and local respect for national precedent.
documented, prepared, and ready for the long evening. Two Orange County, CA
residents sat to my left, furious with the Huntington Park City council’s lawlessness.
Their chief intent for coming? To glorify the rule of law, without which we have
no justice or peace. I recalled the story of one immigrant friend of mine,
Salvador. He told me that he came to the United States not because he was
looking for a better job (which he did get): “You see, Arthur, in Mexico, the
police can just pull you over and say, ‘Give me twenty dollars, or I will write
you a ticket.’” The brazen corruption there has worked its way stealthily into
communities throughout Southeastern Los Angeles County. Its latest stop: “The City of Perfect
Balance”, where anti-illegal immigration forces are restoring balance to civic
engagement and local respect for national precedent.
In a rare departure from a growing norm throughout
Southern California city councils (aside from allegations of questionable
residences and malfeasance), the mayor opened the meeting with an invocation to
God, seeking peace and wisdom. The council could answer their own prayer by
rescinding the unjust and unconstitutional appointments. Before public
comments, advocates from “Tree People” and public transit authorities described
their large, centralized plans to bring more small-unit housing to the
Southeastern LA corridor. Big Green has been subtly taking root in Huntington
Park.
Southern California city councils (aside from allegations of questionable
residences and malfeasance), the mayor opened the meeting with an invocation to
God, seeking peace and wisdom. The council could answer their own prayer by
rescinding the unjust and unconstitutional appointments. Before public
comments, advocates from “Tree People” and public transit authorities described
their large, centralized plans to bring more small-unit housing to the
Southeastern LA corridor. Big Green has been subtly taking root in Huntington
Park.
Another stunning irony quietly dominated the whole
meeting, and remained disturbingly lost on the city council and the audience in
support of the illegal alien appointees. In light of flouting federal law with
their immoral appointments, the city council insisted on rules of decorum. Their
rule of law was essential, selective enforcement if you will, with the chief of
police announcing an unprecedented set of rules demanding quiet, from the
speaking cards (arranged arbitrarily once again), to frequent remonstrance from
the city council and police officers to be quiet. The city attorney, himself
under heavy scrutiny, rattled off a number of prohibitions and strictures
to intimidate people from speaking out.
meeting, and remained disturbingly lost on the city council and the audience in
support of the illegal alien appointees. In light of flouting federal law with
their immoral appointments, the city council insisted on rules of decorum. Their
rule of law was essential, selective enforcement if you will, with the chief of
police announcing an unprecedented set of rules demanding quiet, from the
speaking cards (arranged arbitrarily once again), to frequent remonstrance from
the city council and police officers to be quiet. The city attorney, himself
under heavy scrutiny, rattled off a number of prohibitions and strictures
to intimidate people from speaking out.
During public comment, supporters prattled the
“Nation of Immigrants” line (which Thomas Sowell has summarily debunked). One
participant offensively referred to the city
as “Brown Town”. A number of people (of all colors) criticized that racist
remark. “Huntington Park” Betty chided the city council for reintroducing
slavery, by appointing two commissioners without pay. Another protestor slammed
the city as “chaos” and “a ghetto”. Unsurprising, since no business will settle
in a city with an uncompetitive property tax rate and rising crime (the chief
of police related to me the high number of vehicle thefts). Sandy Orozco
excoriated the council: “You are all dirty! I have so much dirt on all of you!”
Read
my comments here.
“Nation of Immigrants” line (which Thomas Sowell has summarily debunked). One
participant offensively referred to the city
as “Brown Town”. A number of people (of all colors) criticized that racist
remark. “Huntington Park” Betty chided the city council for reintroducing
slavery, by appointing two commissioners without pay. Another protestor slammed
the city as “chaos” and “a ghetto”. Unsurprising, since no business will settle
in a city with an uncompetitive property tax rate and rising crime (the chief
of police related to me the high number of vehicle thefts). Sandy Orozco
excoriated the council: “You are all dirty! I have so much dirt on all of you!”
Read
my comments here.
During recess, former mayor of Huntington Park,
Ricardo Loya, blasted
the numerous violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act, a long-standing
California law to ensure that all government meetings remained open to the
public with full participation from citizen in the community. He further
commented that this appointment-drama was all a cover-up for bigger problems:
unethical real estate sales, pension liabilities.
Ricardo Loya, blasted
the numerous violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act, a long-standing
California law to ensure that all government meetings remained open to the
public with full participation from citizen in the community. He further
commented that this appointment-drama was all a cover-up for bigger problems:
unethical real estate sales, pension liabilities.
At the end of public comment, Mayor
Karina Macias released her legal address to the public (after much lobbying
and pressure, plus an uncooperative city clerk). Another Brown Act violation
followed for me, right after public comment, when the council refused further
discussion from the audience on consent items and agenda matters. I objected,
butt they rejected me, then the chief of police ejected me out.
Karina Macias released her legal address to the public (after much lobbying
and pressure, plus an uncooperative city clerk). Another Brown Act violation
followed for me, right after public comment, when the council refused further
discussion from the audience on consent items and agenda matters. I objected,
butt they rejected me, then the chief of police ejected me out.
More residents are meeting with me to plan the next
steps. We have contacted the FBI, the Los
Angeles County District Attorney. Despite setbacks, the fight is gaining
ground. Conservative activists will seek
House Rep Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Commerce),
then continue rallying for action. More than American Revolution, an American Restoration
is breaking out in Southern California, hopefully to rekindle the spirits of
patriots everywhere.
steps. We have contacted the FBI, the Los
Angeles County District Attorney. Despite setbacks, the fight is gaining
ground. Conservative activists will seek
House Rep Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Commerce),
then continue rallying for action. More than American Revolution, an American Restoration
is breaking out in Southern California, hopefully to rekindle the spirits of
patriots everywhere.