The 912 Project Fan Site » Government http://www.the-912-project.com The 912 Project is providing Americans with 9 Principles and 12 Values that were brought forth to you by the Glenn Beck program on Fox News network. Please join us as we bring back what America was founded upon. This site is NOT affiliated with Glenn Beck in any way and has been developed to support his 'We Surround Them' cause. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:20:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= To Caucus or Not to Caucus… http://www.the-912-project.com/2012/02/06/to-caucus-or-not-to-caucus/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2012/02/06/to-caucus-or-not-to-caucus/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:04:25 +0000 Andrea Mayer-Bruestle http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5424 The Minnesota Precinct Caucuses will be held February 7.  All across the state, people will gather together to discuss and vote for the 2012 Presidential candidates they support in the upcoming elections.  Unlike a primary where citizens take a few minutes to sign in and vote, a caucus can take hours to complete as people stump for their candidates, discussions of party platform positions ensue and those who only show up during major election-years sigh in boredom, wondering when they’ll be able to cast their ballot.

In 2008, a friend and I attended our local caucus and were dismayed by the amount of time it took to participate.  We were amazed by the fact that in the face of an ailing economy and two socialist-leaning Democrat opponents to whomever the GOP ultimately nominated, that time was devoted toward pushing an anti-abortion stance on a platform where the anti-abortion stance was already stated.  After about two hours of listening to people debate the pros/cons of each candidate and all the platform ideas, we finally were able to cast a ballot for the candidate of our choice.  We then were divided into smaller groups to further discuss the goals of our party. … Read the Entire Story

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]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2012/02/06/to-caucus-or-not-to-caucus/feed/ 0 Campaign Humor: Republican Presidential Candidates Wishing you a Merry Christmas! http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/23/campaign-humor-republican-presidential-candidates-wishing-you-a-merry-christmas/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/23/campaign-humor-republican-presidential-candidates-wishing-you-a-merry-christmas/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:26:21 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5387 Thank you to twitter friend, @izzysroses, for sharing this funny video of the Republican Presidential Candidates wishing you a Merry Christmas as they dance around the issues while singing, “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”.

Notes found under the video:

Have fun watching the Republican Presidential Candidates wishing you a Merry Christmas as they sing “Rocking around the Christmas Tree”. Laugh and enjoy this animated performance as we take a break from the critical decisions of choosing our next President. Remember, as Isaiah 9:6 points out, our government and next President will stand on the shoulder of Jesus Christ! Let us choose wisely and seek God’s will as to whom that person will be!

 

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

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]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/23/campaign-humor-republican-presidential-candidates-wishing-you-a-merry-christmas/feed/ 0 Verdict is in on the ‘Wake Up America’ sign started by Talk Host Glenn Beck http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/22/verdict-is-in-on-the-wake-up-america-sign-started-by-talk-host-glenn-beck/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/22/verdict-is-in-on-the-wake-up-america-sign-started-by-talk-host-glenn-beck/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:29:25 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5379 After a long two and a half weeks of waiting, the verdict is finally in on the Russell’s appeal for inability to pay the bond issued by Judge Lynn Marie Johnson in Pct. 4 Parker County, Texas JP Court. As you might recall, the evidence was submitted on December 1, 2011 and the Russells finally received their verdict on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. This update has been delayed as I researched the claims made by the judge in the judgement itself.

After reviewing this verdict and speaking with the Russell’s attorney, Joshua Cardin, I’ve come to understand the bizarre nature of this verdict. From the information I was provided, the verdict should have just contained the last sentence found in Judge Johnson’s latest verdict which stated,

“It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that Defendants Affidavit of Inability to pay costs is denied.”

Instead, the verdict contained a long justification for the Judge’s decision which displays a trend of the judge either not listening during the presentation of evidence during the initial trial, or it shows the judge’s associations with Remuda Ranch Association board members and adds further merit to where the judge should have recused herself from this … Read the Entire Story

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  1. Couple Sued for “WAKE UP AMERICA” sign to appear on GBTV
  2. Clara Russell Makes it onto Glenn Beck and Doug Giles to Tell Her Story (Updated)
  3. Conflict of Interest Causing an Uprising in Parker County, Texas over Homeowners being Sued (Update #1)
]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/22/verdict-is-in-on-the-wake-up-america-sign-started-by-talk-host-glenn-beck/feed/ 14 Herring Resigns from HOA Board Over Remuda HOA vs Russells Lawsuit http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/15/herring-resigns-from-hoa-board-over-remuda-hoa-vs-russells-lawsuit/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/15/herring-resigns-from-hoa-board-over-remuda-hoa-vs-russells-lawsuit/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:37:12 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5369 Numerous sources are now telling me that Parker County, Texas Precinct 400 Chair, Marvin Herring, has been vocal in telling everyone who will listen that he has now resigned from the Remuda Ranch Estates Homeowners Association Board. Others are saying that they just won’t believe it until they see an official resignation announcement. I did try to contact Mr. Herring about his resignation from the board and was unable to reach him for comment. His resignation is taking place at a time when there is a great deal of pressure in Parker County to resolve the lawsuit brought on by the hoa against Johnnie and Clara Russell (vague updates on this lawsuit available at the bottom of this story).

During our research we were most surprised when we learned that Marvin’s wife, Peggy Herring, just happens to be the Parker County Democratic Party Precinct 400 Chair. Wouldn’t this kind of partnership make for an exciting conversation during your evening meal? We’ve also been told that Mr. Herring proudly voted in favor of a shooting ban ordinance in Parker County in subdivisions with 10 acres or less which put several gun instructors in the county out of business. The ordinance which … Read the Entire Story

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  1. Looking into the Board Members (Bullies) of the Remuda Ranch Estates Homeowners Association (Update)
  2. Update: Remuda Estates HOA vs Russells Case
  3. Couple Sued for “WAKE UP AMERICA” sign to appear on GBTV
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Interesting note: Claire Russell was scheduled to speak at a Parker County Tea Party meeting last night when, to their surprise, Judge Johnson showed up at the meeting with a City Counsel member at her side. After communications with several members of the group last night, nobody is quite sure why Johnson decided to attend her first Parker County Tea Party meeting last night, December 6, 2011. I was told that she had previously, before the Russell case, been given an open invitation to attend a meeting. Members treated her with respect and she did the same during this meeting of the Parker County Tea Party. I will make mention that the issues with this Remuda Estates HOA began long before Judge Johnson took the seat in the Parker County Pct. 4 courtroom.

An interesting comment, by one of the … Read the Entire Story

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  1. Looking into the Board Members (Bullies) of the Remuda Ranch Estates Homeowners Association (Update)
  2. Herring Resigns from HOA Board Over Remuda HOA vs Russells Lawsuit
  3. Taking a Better Look into Conflicts of Interest in Parker County, Texas Regarding Russell Case
]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/07/update-remuda-estates-hoa-vs-russells-case/feed/ 7 Glenn Beck with Hard Hitting and Revealing Newt Gingrich Interview http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/07/glenn-beck-with-hard-hitting-and-revealing-newt-gingrich-interview/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/07/glenn-beck-with-hard-hitting-and-revealing-newt-gingrich-interview/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:03:49 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5348 Glenn Beck held an open and revealing interview with Newt Gingrich Tuesday morning. Glenn asked many of the questions I’ve seen others bring up, with regards to Mr. Gingrich and concerns of his long history towards his supporting bigger government. Mr. Beck asked the former Speaker of The House and received his answers by Newt. You will have to sort through the political fluff filled responses to find his answers, though.

These are some of the questions and my take on the responses taken from part 1 of this revealing interview:

  1. Healthcare where Gingrich went down the Theodore Roosevelt road. Newt responds with a more political response that didn’t do a good job of directly answering the question straight up.
  2. So you wouldn’t have done the GM bailout? Newt’s response was, “no…”
  3. Glenn addresses his support for ethanol subsidies with Newt justifying his support in a round-about way. Beck continues to address his concerns with any subsidies with Gingrich responding.
  4. Next was a question with a statement taken directly from Mr. Gingrich on his support for the prescription entitlement program. Newt justifies his support by trying to explain the ultimate goal is to reach a smaller government, which Beck addresses

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  2. To Caucus or Not to Caucus…
  3. Verdict is in on the ‘Wake Up America’ sign started by Talk Host Glenn Beck
]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/07/glenn-beck-with-hard-hitting-and-revealing-newt-gingrich-interview/feed/ 0 Herman Cain Suspends Presidential Campaign and Leaves a Void to be Filled http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/04/herman-cain-suspends-presidential-campaign-and-leaves-a-void-to-be-filled/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/12/04/herman-cain-suspends-presidential-campaign-and-leaves-a-void-to-be-filled/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:06:01 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5337 Just as the MSM would have wanted it, one of the front-runners for the 2012 Presidential elections has dropped out just days before the Iowa Caucuses after numerous allegations of extra marital affairs have surfaced.

On Saturday, December 3, 2011, Herman Cain stood in front of a crowd of supporters and announced that he would suspend his campaign. Cain received a great deal of support from conservatives across the country because of his extensive business background along with his common sense approach to many of the countries needs. During his announcement on Saturday Herman stated, “I’m not going to be silenced and I’m not going away!”

 

 

Who will take up the Presidential 2012 GOP lead following this announcement by Herman Cain? Will it be the establishment candidate Newt Gingrich? Or, perhaps, Michele Bachmann who has recently mentioned along with Rick Santorum as falling into the Abraham Lincoln or George Washington category? Lately, I’ve been hearing a number of Tea Party friends talking about Rick Santorum as their candidate of choice.

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After many discussions with residents of the estates, I have managed to dig up many new details which include numerous attacks and threats against residents posting this “WAKE UP AMERICA – Defend your Liberties” sign that is now in question with the ongoing Russell lawsuit. Some of the threats have been sent by board members via text messages and emails. There is one member of the board whose name continues to stand out and residents keep telling me she is behind most of the HOA issues while using the others as her pawns to do the dirty work for her. I won’t get into details about who this individual is in today’s story.

The current members of the Remuda Ranch Estates Homeowners Association board consist of:

  • Tommy Stewart (President)
  • Kathy Chrushielski (Vice President) (Previously mentioned as a friend

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  2. Herring Resigns from HOA Board Over Remuda HOA vs Russells Lawsuit
  3. Couple Sued for “WAKE UP AMERICA” sign to appear on GBTV
]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/28/looking-into-the-board-members-bullies-of-the-remuda-ranch-estates-homeowners-association/feed/ 31 Taking a Better Look into Conflicts of Interest in Parker County, Texas Regarding Russell Case http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/26/taking-a-better-look-into-conflicts-of-interest-in-parker-county-texas-regarding-russell-case/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/26/taking-a-better-look-into-conflicts-of-interest-in-parker-county-texas-regarding-russell-case/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:28:00 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5303 This story continues to get more complicated and broader the further we dig into it. On Wednesday I reported on catching Judge Lynn Marie Johnson and her friend Kathy Kornegay Chruscielski red-handed after they had been busy covering up their tracks of friendship. Judge Johnson removed or hid a number of photo albums on her facebook page, which were previously accessible by the public, while Kathy decided she better change her privacy settings to private instead of public under facebook’s privacy settings.

Below you are going to find a, (previously captured) photo Mrs. Chruscielski had posted on her facebook while tagging Johnson on March 9, 2010 along with offering her endorsing comments under the photo.

Kathy’s comment under the photo reads,

Photo Comment says, Kathy Kornegay Chruscielski… thinks Lynn Marie Johnson would make an excellent Justice of the Peace for Parker County Pct 4 – this portrait was made yesterday in my home studio. I know Lynn through her community service with the Aledo Advocats. She is dedicated to reducing crime, improving revenue and implementing Teen Court to bring our court in line with the rest of Parker County.

As I previously reported on Wednesday, The Conflicts of Interest Keep … Read the Entire Story

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  2. Conflict of Interest Causing an Uprising in Parker County, Texas over Homeowners being Sued (Update #1)
  3. Update: Remuda Estates HOA vs Russells Case
]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/26/taking-a-better-look-into-conflicts-of-interest-in-parker-county-texas-regarding-russell-case/feed/ 1 Clara Russell Makes it onto Glenn Beck and Doug Giles to Tell Her Story (Updated) http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/24/clara-russell-makes-it-onto-glenn-beck-and-doug-giles-to-tell-her-story/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/24/clara-russell-makes-it-onto-glenn-beck-and-doug-giles-to-tell-her-story/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:25:12 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5291 As the Parker County, Texas case continues to unfold, Clara Russell finds her way onto Glenn Beck’s radio program on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 to tell the story about how she and her husband Johnnie were singled out to remove their “Wake Up America” sign while neighbors were proudly displaying signs of all types in their yards.

The interview began with a brief summary of the case by Glenn and then continued with Clara filling in some details.

 

On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Mrs. Russell went on the Doug Giles program for a second interview to tell the Russell’s story, that details currently being uncovered in our investigation are seeming to lead to a much broader County wide level of corruption largely based on politics and a good ole’ boys network of the who’s who in Parker County, Texas. Listen to Clara’s story on Doug Giles’ Clash Radio program by going to the Clash Radio archives page and clicking on the 11-23-2011 recording.

Finally, I know everyone might have been expecting a little more of a story today, but today is Thanksgiving Day and I thought I’d have a little heart today. To top it off, it’s not much … Read the Entire Story

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  2. Verdict is in on the ‘Wake Up America’ sign started by Talk Host Glenn Beck
  3. Conflict of Interest Causing an Uprising in Parker County, Texas over Homeowners being Sued (Update #1)
]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/24/clara-russell-makes-it-onto-glenn-beck-and-doug-giles-to-tell-her-story/feed/ 0 The Conflicts of Interest Keep Getting More Interesting when in Parker County, Texas http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/23/the-conflicts-of-interest-keep-getting-more-interesting-when-in-parker-county-texas/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/11/23/the-conflicts-of-interest-keep-getting-more-interesting-when-in-parker-county-texas/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:14:02 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5280 One might be asking why I am on this story so hot and heavy? This story isn’t just about issues in Parker County, Texas. It’s a story that is taking place all across the country. It’s a common story of political, or judicial as in this case, assassination of good honest people just like Clara and Johnnie Russell who take great pride in their country instead of being haters of America. Nobody in their right mind would make a judgement of over $7,000 over a measly little sign that was harming nobody if there wasn’t something else to be gained in doing so. Nobody!

With that statement out of the way, let’s move on with today’s discoveries.

It appears a couple of friends in the Parker County, Texas area have been a quite busy since my last update. Perhaps it is an effort to cover up any concerns over a conflict of interest. While Lynn and Kathy may think they have outsmarted everyone, they apparently have forgotten about a handy little ‘Snipping Tool’ that helps us capture screen shots, in addition to the pictures that have already been downloaded.

Judge Lynn Marie Johnson, Just because you cleansed your facebook … Read the Entire Story

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  1. Taking a Better Look into Conflicts of Interest in Parker County, Texas Regarding Russell Case
  2. Conflict of Interest Causing an Uprising in Parker County, Texas over Homeowners being Sued (Update #1)
  3. Activist Judge Rules Against Freedom of Speech in North Texas! (update #6 7-26-2011)
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The YouTube channel “annalthouse” has many videos relating to the many union related protests that have been taking place in Wisconsin over the past few weeks.

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  2. Remember, “It’s all for the children…”
  3. Salaries of WI School District Administrators
]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/02/28/video-wisconsin-capitol-protesters-disrespect-the-veterans-memorial/feed/ 3 “Fear the Boom and Bust” a Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Anthem http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/02/28/fear-the-boom-and-bust-a-hayek-vs-keynes-rap-anthem/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/02/28/fear-the-boom-and-bust-a-hayek-vs-keynes-rap-anthem/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:39:19 +0000 Trent Thevenot http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5201 A flash from the past. This video/rap song was uploaded on January 23, 2010 and is still relevant today.

A Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Anthem

In Fear the Boom and Bust, John Maynard Keynes and F. A. Hayek, two of the great economists of the 20th century, come back to life to attend an economics conference on the economic crisis. Before the conference begins,…

Get the full story of this video and the lyrics at Fear the Boom and Bust

http://econstories.tv/2010/06/22/fear-the-boom-and-bust/

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Year-Prorated Salary-Full Name-Position Title-District (Hire Agency)
2010 $198,500 Daniel Nerad District Administrator Madison Metropolitan Sch Dist
2010 $184,000 Gregory Maass District Administrator Green Bay Area Sch Dist
2010 $180,000 James Shaw District Administrator Racine Sch Dist
2010 $175,062 William Andrekopoulos District Administrator Milwaukee Sch Dist
2010 $170,850 James Rickabaugh District Administrator Whitefish Bay Sch Dist
2010 $166,089 Paul Kreutzer District Administrator New Berlin Sch Dist
2010 $165,626 Thomas Westerhaus District Administrator River Falls Sch Dist
2010 $164,779 Karen Petric District Administrator Whitnall Sch Dist
2010 $163,256 William Hughes District Administrator Greendale Sch Dist
2010 $162,000 Ronald Heilmann District Administrator Eau Claire Area Sch Dist
2010 $159,299 Eric Hartwig Director of Special Education Marathon Co CDEB
2010 $157,926 Steve Patz District Administrator Franklin Public Sch Dist
2010 $156,783 Norman Fjelstad District Administrator Edgerton Sch Dist
2010 $154,993 Daryl Herrick District Administrator Cedarburg Sch Dist
2010 $154,895 Kathleen Cooke District Administrator Hamilton Sch Dist
2010 $154,652 Craig Gerlach District Administrator Monona Grove Sch Dist
2010 $154,463 Stephen Murley District Administrator Wausau Sch Dist
2010 $153,681 Timothy Gavigan District Administrator Cooperative Ed Serv Agcy 01
2010 $153,466 Matthew Gibson District Administrator Elmbrook Sch Dist
2010 $152,256 Robert … Read the Entire Story

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]]> http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/02/20/salaries-of-wi-school-district-administrators/feed/ 9 Remember, “It’s all for the children…” http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/02/20/remember-its-all-for-the-children/ http://www.the-912-project.com/2011/02/20/remember-its-all-for-the-children/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:07:37 +0000 Andrea Mayer-Bruestle http://www.the-912-project.com/?p=5189 Schools all over Wisconsin have been closed since Tuesday because of illegally striking teachers angry about Governor Walker’s proposals that they contribute to their own pensions and health care and some loss of collective bargaining rights.  Many claim it isn’t about the money, it’s the collective bargaining issue.  They claim that without the ability to collectively bargain Wisconsin’s schools will lose its talented teachers and other top-rated public employees because the benefits they currently enjoy will  be minimized under Walker’s plan.  Because when it comes down to it, it’s really about the kids, right?  Without the great benefits these teachers and other public employees enjoy, a diverse school district like Milwaukee, for example, would experience one of the highest achievement gaps between white and minority students in the country, have a graduation rate of less than 70% for all students, have only 40% of 10th-12th graders proficient in reading and only 30% of 10th-12th graders proficient in math. But wait, this is where the MPS district already stands – with the exceptional benefits the unions are fighting to retain.  So, if the union loses everything they’ve been protesting about for the last week, are they saying that these stats will get worse?

Is … Read the Entire Story

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  1. Is Madison the beginning of Civil War?
  2. Video: Wisconsin Capitol protesters disrespect the Veterans Memorial
  3. Salaries of WI School District Administrators
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