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P R E S S R E L E A S E
For Immediate Release [August 31, 2009]
Contact: Pamela K. Grow
Address: P.O. Box 1171
Rolla, MO 65402-1171
(573) 465-0061
pam@electbobparker.com
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HEADLINE: Sullivan, MO – [August 31, 2009] – “I’m Going To Go To Washington And Knock On Their Doors”

8th District Congressional Candidate Bob Parker appeared before a crowd of over 300 gathered Sunday at the Sullivan, MO fairgrounds for a Statewide Pink Slip Rally intended to highlight frustrations with elected officials who support controversial legislation such as a proposed health care control bill, cap and trade, and bills regarding agricultural and property rights issues. Parker spoke of his motivations for his Congressional campaign.

“I’ve been working on the Animal I.D. program [NAIS] in the state for the last 4 years. I found out about that and got the facts on it. Now they’ve changed the name…it’s now food safety. H.R. 2749 already passed [the U.S. House]…you need to get educated.” Parker continued, “I went to a farm tour that our Representative had, and she said, ‘We really dodged a bullet on H.R. 2749…NAIS isn’t in it.’ Well, she’s wrong…it IS in it.”

As he acknowledged the frustration felt by many Americans over the unconstitutional bailout spending of the last year, and enlarging on the remarks of another speaker, the Texas County Republican said,

“A lot of us conservatives have not done a good job knocking on doors.”

The Statewide Pink Slip Rally was hosted by the Sullivan 9/12 group, an organization begun by conservative commentator Glenn Beck to promote conservative principles and values. The group brought together multiple speakers from grassroots liberty organizations as well as candidates for state as well as federal offices.

Parker concluded, “I want to go up there before they knock on my door, before they knock on my farm door to chip my animals, and I’m going to go to Washington to knock on THEIR doors.”

More information at: www.electbobparker.com

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I support the sovereignty of the state of Missouri, as outlined in the US Constitution, the Missouri Constitution, and the Congressional Act of Admission that created the state of Missouri.

Let me quote you a piece from each of these documents so you understand what I mean.

“The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”
– 9th Amendment, US Constitution

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
– 10th Amendment, US Constitution

“That all political power is vested in and derived from the people; that all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.”
– Article 1, Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution Bill of Rights

“That the people of this state have the inherent, sole and exclusive right to regulate the internal government and police thereof, and to alter and abolish their constitution and form of government whenever they may deem it necessary to their safety and happiness, provided such change be not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States.”
– Aricle 1, Section 3 of the Missouri Constitution Bill of Rights

“That Missouri is a free and independent state, subject only to the Constitution of the United States; that all proposed amendments to the Constitution of the United States qualifying or affecting the individual liberties of the people or which in any wise may impair the right of local self-government belonging to the people of this state, should be submitted to conventions of the people.”
– Article 1, Section 4 of the Missouri Constitution Bill of Rights

“An Act to Authorize the People of Missouri Territory to Form a Constitution and State Government, and for the Admission of Such State into the Union on an Equal Footing with the Original States…”
– Congressional Act of Admission for the state of Missouri

This all seems very clear to me. The 9th and 10th Amendments to the US Constitution clearly say that unless a power is expressly granted to the federal government, it is retained by the states or the people. The Missouri Constitution very clearly states that we are a free and independent state, and when Congress authorized the Missouri Territory to form a new state, it very explicitly stated that the new state would have all the same rights and privileges as the original 13 colonies. It seems to me that there are a lot of people in Washington DC that don’t understand that. If elected to Congress, the first question I’m going to ask about every piece of legislation is “Where does the Constitution grant the federal government the power to do this?” If that question cannot be answered, I will vote no.

I will be speaking at this rally. Please come join us for a great patriotic gathering with people from all walks coming to join together to honor our vetrans’, and hear some great encouragement from leadership from many different organization.

DON’T MISS IT!

Bob Parker

STATEWIDE PINK SLIP RALLY!

HOSTED BY: THE SULLIVAN 9/12 GROUP

DATE: AUGUST 30, 2009 – PROGRAM BEGINS @ 1PM

WHERE: SULLIVAN FAIRGROUNDS, SULLIVAN, MO

Take Interstate 44 west or east to exit 225. Take south outer service road west to Hwy D turn right on Progress Drive. Follow Progress Drive into Fairgrounds. Look for parking signs and attendants on the left.

We would like to invite all Missouri groups, coalitions and organizations as well as all citizens who are interested in responsible government and protecting the Constitution of the United States of America.

Many of us grew out of the very first Tea Party group in St. Louis as grass roots organizations while others have been advocating our messages much longer. But in the end our mission is one of solidarity.

While Congress has been on recess there have been many town hall meetings , individual events, gatherings and rallies. We would like to bring together as many representatives from as many groups as possible as one BIG RALLY to break the news media portrayal of us as “angry mobsters.”

Our program will include music, speakers, and a couple of “light hearted” surprises. We invite all groups who wish to have a booth or a speaker to please go to www.usguardiansoffreedom.com and leave your information on the “Contact Us” page. You are also welcome to bring a picnic basket and cooler, or you may also go to one of the many fast food restaurants on the outer roads at the exit. There will also be concessions available at the fairgrounds as well.

We want this to be a PATRIOTIC, UPLIFTING AND MOTIVATING event! Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, cameras and flags and join us in helping to make OUR MISSOURI RALLY the “Making of a Memory!”

Don’t forget this is a PINK SLIP PETITION RALLY! There will be a number of petitions on a variety of Bills that will be waiting for the “DC” crowd when they return! We are putting our elected officials on notice that if they are not going to listen to the will of the people and respect the Constitution of the United States then they will be receiving their PINK SLIP!

For more information call:

Sandra @ (314) 420-8270
Judy @ (314)239-1090

If no answer, please leave a message

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! LET FREEDOM RING!!!

Source: www.usguardiansoffreedom.com

P R E S S R E L E A S E
For immediate release [August 23, 2009]
Contact: Pamela K. Grow
Address: P.O. Box 1171
Rolla, MO 65402-1171
(573) 465-0061
pam@electbobparker.com
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HEADLINE: Raymondville, MO – [August 23, 2009] – For Congress in 2010, Bob Parker Says “I’m Running”

Bob Parker, a Raymondville farmer, rancher and longtime 8th District resident, is announcing his intention to enter the U.S. Congressional race in the District. The Texas County Republican will challenge the incumbent in next August’s Republican primary.

“There’s a big disconnect between the values of the people in the 8th district and the way our current representative is voting on the issues. I have a fundamental disagreement with all of these bailouts of large private companies. And I believe that members of Congress should read every bill in its entirety before casting their vote, or they must vote no. If you don’t read it, how do you know what you’re voting for?” Parker asked, adding, ” If twelve years of Washington experience tells you to give the bankers and the insurance companies 700 billion dollars of your grandchildren’s money, I think we need someone a little closer to the people.”

While speaking August 1 in West Plains at the 9th annual Conference on Private Property Rights, to which he brought his multi-year experience in fighting for private property rights and limited government, Parker said,

“…can a country with a free enterprise system, with the freedoms that we have, can we continue that with this sort of onslaught of taxes, regulations, and bureaucracy? I don’t think we can.”

Mr. Parker received the Real Conservationist Award from the organizers of the conference, the Ozarks Property Rights Congress. After relating to the attendees that a government official told him 9 million dollars of federal money would be lost to the state without enactment of more regulation of waterways, he said,

“I think the sovereignty of the State of Missouri is worth a lot more than nine million dollars.”

At the Independence Day Celebration sponsored by VietNow Veterans in Cape Girardeau, Parker cited concerns over the bailout of financial institutions last fall. Despite promises to the contrary, numerous banks have failed, automobile dealerships have closed, and millions of jobs have been lost.

He pledged never to vote for legislation which he had not read or adequately considered, adding, “I think the 8th District is ready for new leadership in Washington.”

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Bob Parker announces his exploratory committee for Congress in Missouri’s 8th District on July 4th, 2009 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

“I had a great time with the good people of Cape Girardeau at the Veteran’s 4th of July event. My sincere thanks to all those that came and took part. As you will see in video, I believe our promises should be kept to our heroic Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. People all across Missouri are wondering what our government will do next. It’s time for representation that will support the right to life and not vote for big government bailouts to insurance companies and bankers. Like I also say in the video, go ask a farmer or a small business person how they like all the “free” trade agreements that have destroyed our manufacturing base and our business climate here in Missouri… if you can find one.

The support for our campaign has been tremendous and throughout the district what I am hearing is that we need a representative that is closer to the people in the 8th district. I have lived and worked here for 34 years and I know what the good people of the 8th district have been facing with this out of control government, and I agree. It’s time the little guy has someone who will fight for them for a change.”

-  Bob Parker