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Handguns, Matches, and Political Funds: See the Good, not the Smoke

By Representative Allen Farley Alabama Political Reporter Handguns and Political Funds are both like matches. The good or bad results will depend on how they are used. With a match you can light a fire to cook a meal or keep your family from freezing. However, that same match can also start a deadly house fire or … Continued

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December 20, 2012

Opinion

We Dare Defend our Rights

By Bill Armistead Chairman ALGOP As the 2012 political year comes to a close, it is not only important to remember what we accomplished this past year but what lies ahead in 2014. We can take pride in the election successes in Alabama in 2012 but we cannot, for one moment, begin to think that our … Continued

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December 4, 2012

Opinion

Armistead Addresses Presidential Election Defeat

By Bill Armistead Alabama Republican Party Chairman Dear Friend, Now that the election is a few weeks behind us and we are into the Holiday season, I have had some time to reflect on the Presidential election. Clearly, we are all disappointed in the outcome, but out of disappointment come learning, understanding and a path forward. … Continued

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November 27, 2012

“Indigent Care, Immigration, Medicaid, and ObamaCare”

By Alabama State Representative Allen Farley Four issues connected to one question: Who pays? In Jefferson County the question was: Who pays for Cooper Green Hospital? Now the question for Alabama is: Who pays for Medicaid and Obama-Care? The central question involving all government programs is Who Pays??? We are the greatest nation in the … Continued

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November 26, 2012

Opinion

Even Jesus, the Good Shepherd, had 12 Appointees (One was motivated by money)

By Representative Allan Farley In my Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, you read of Shepherds. When you look up Shepherd in Webster’s dictionary you will find: a person who protects, guides, or watches over other people. So, as I go from my Bible to the modern day Webster’s dictionary, I suggest that an Elected Official … Continued

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November 13, 2012

GOP Reflects on Alabama Battleground Patriots Effort to Elect Romney

From the Office of Bill Armistead, Chairman Alabama Republican Party “The Patriot who feels himself in the service of God, who acknowledges Him in all his ways, has the promise of Almighty direction, and will find His Word in his greatest darkness.”—Francis Scott Key I saw the above quote recently and it struck me as to … Continued

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November 6, 2012

November 6th Constitutional Amendments: Get Informed and VOTE!!!

By Representative Allan Farley This is serious. There will be 11 proposed changes to the Alabama Constitution listed on the November 6th ballot. As a registered voter we all have the privilege, and the responsibility, to make the right decisions. We can only do that if we are well informed. I will list the 11 … Continued

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November 2, 2012

Opinion

From Rosser’s Dairy to a Norfolk Southern Railroad Hub: Who shares the Price-Tags for Success?

By Representative Allan Farley I was prepared for the big crowd and the trains. (But, I wasn’t prepared for the gazes from memories past). The Norfolk Southern Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility has been a huge issue in the McCalla community since before I was elected to the Alabama Legislature in 2010. When I was elected … Continued

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October 29, 2012

Opinion

“YES” Vote on Amendment 8 will slash pay for lawmakers, tie it to median income

By Sen. Bryan Taylor (R-Prattville) and Rep. Mike Ball (R-Huntsville) On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Alabama voters will have a unique opportunity: voting to cut state lawmakers’ pay. A “yes” vote on Amendment 8 will: Repeal the 62% backdoor pay raise the Democrat-led legislature gave itself in 2007 (under the guise of an “expense allowance”). Repeal … Continued

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October 25, 2012

Opinion

“The Alabama Veterinary Board” heard Growls, but “The Animal Rescuers” heard Whimpers

By Representative Allan Farley On October 10, 2012, at 9:00 in the morning, Muriel and I were sitting in a window sill inside a 5th floor conference room in a Montgomery office. (No, I wasn’t about to jump). The conference room, and all the window sills, were full. This group was there to face-off with … Continued

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October 22, 2012