Colonel Pete Stiglich for Congress 2012

Press Release: Say It Ain’t So

Colonel Pete — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:57:42 +0000

Friends of Colonel Pete Stiglich

Retired, USAF

P.O. Box 141

Cottonwood, CA 96022

Phone: (530) 347-9276

Fax: (530) 347-9276

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: May 7, 2012

POC: Bill Benage, Campaign Manager, (530) 275-0761, bill@colonelpete.com

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Record Searchlight Poll: LaMalfa and Rice Subsidies

Colonel Pete — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:53:34 +0000

Record Searchlight On-Line Poll

Poll: Do the crop subsidies collected by Doug LaMalfa the farmer affect your opinion of LaMalfa the congressional candidate?

Response Percent Votes Yes. LaMalfa talks about cutting spending, but he’s happy to cash the government’s checks. 65% 472 No. He didn’t create the farm-subsidy system, and by

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LaMalfa – Where’s the Beef?

Colonel Pete — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:19:49 +0000

Shortly after announcing his candidacy for congress, Doug LaMalfa established a campaign website located at http://www.douglamalfa.com/ . Likewise, I established my site at www.colonelpete.com . The first thing I did was to personally spend several weeks developing content for my issues/solutions page. Obviously, at least in my opinion, these positions are critical to effectively communicating

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Doug LaMalfa – 3 Strikes, You’re Out!

ColonelPeteStiglich — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:42:26 +0000

Doug LaMalfa ’3 Strikes’ Flyer now available for distribution! Download it here.

Doug LaMalfa took California taxpayers for a free ride…literally

Colonel Pete — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:27:15 +0000

Dave Palmer, Watchdog at noethics.net, investigated a perk giving California legislators a state-subsidized vehicle upon request.

Taxpayers pick up 90 percent of the monthly bill and legislators cover the rest. Gas, maintenance and liability insurance are all paid for by taxpayers.

Read on. . .

LaMalfa racked up $25,000 in repair bills

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Say It Ain’t So

Colonel Pete — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:41:02 +0000

By Donna Caldwell

Siskiyou Daily News Posted Apr 19, 2012 @ 08:51 AM

Cottonwood, Calif. —

Doug LaMalfa and Sam Aanestad, both congressional candidates, took California taxpayers for a free ride … literally.

Dave Palmer, watchdog at noethics.net, investigated a perk giving legislators a state-subsidized vehicle upon request. Taxpayers pick up 90 percent of the

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Say It Ain’t So

Colonel Pete — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:28:36 +0000

Letter to the Editor

Say It Ain’t So

Doug LaMalfa and Sam Aanestad, both congressional candidates, took California taxpayers for a free ride . . . literally.

Dave Palmer, Watchdog at noethics.net, investigated a perk giving legislators a state-subsidized vehicle upon request. Taxpayers pick up 90 percent of the monthly bill and legislators cover

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Doug LaMalfa’s 3 Strikes!

Colonel Pete — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:25:26 +0000

Doug LaMalfa – 3 Strikes

Colonel Pete — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:54:57 +0000

Strike One

LaMalfa took $4.7M in taxpayer-funded rice subsidy welfare payments.

Strike Two

LaMalfa racked up $25,000 in repair bills on his state-subsidized 2003 Mustang V8 Mach 1, nearly matching the car’s $29,000 sticker price.

Strike Three

LaMalfa broke a promise to voters to complete his full

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Donna Caldwell Letter to the Editor

Colonel Pete — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:36:47 +0000

Say It Ain’t So

Doug LaMalfa and Sam Aanestad, both congressional candidates, took California taxpayers for a free ride . . . literally.

Dave Palmer, Watchdog at noethics.net, investigated a perk giving legislators a state-subsidized vehicle upon request. Taxpayers pick up 90 percent of the monthly bill and legislators cover

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The Paradise Post Just Torched Doug LaMalfa

Colonel Pete — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:48:03 +0000

LaMalfa one of us? Are you kidding me?

Is the title of the latest accountability for Doug LaMalfa. Read the Paradise Post Article here.

The article starts out talking about LaMalfa and David Stafford Reade stepping in to a vacuum for his first run for office. Using some of his family fortune, Doug LaMalfa

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A Valued Endorsement

Colonel Pete — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:58:50 +0000

Dear Friends, April 2012

First, I want to introduce myself before you decide on your important vote at the next election in June of this year.

I am close to 89 years old and am a retired veterinarian in Red Bluff, California.

My father, Andrew Steven Giambroni, was born in Johnsville in Plumas

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Colonel Pete on the Fantom Penguin

Colonel Pete — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:42:28 +0000

The Fantom Penguin: Your Community: Col. Pete Stiglich . This week’s Fantom Penguin story is brought to you by TraderPenguin.com.

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Upcoming Events

Colonel Pete — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:55:42 +0000

Just wanted to pass along info on some upcoming events that I will be attending:

1. Redding Republican Women’s Federated Americanism Dinner, Friday, 13 April, 6pm, Red Lion, Hilltop in Redding

2. Purple Heart Ceremony, Saturday, 14 April, 2pm, Redding City Hall (southside)

3. Chico Tax Day Rally, Sunday, 15 April, 11:15 – 11:30am, City

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The Good Folks from Susanville

Colonel Pete — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:50:02 +0000

Had the pleasure of visiting with some mighty fine folks in Susanville this week.

On Monday, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with members of the Lassen County Republican Central Committee…a truly wonderful group of conservatives. After and during my presentation, we had a lively discussion on a whole variety of important matters

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Aanestad – Something You Ought to Consider

Colonel Pete — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:54:37 +0000

California State Senator Sam Aanestad; ethically disadvantaged

By Dave Palmer from The Watchdawg at noethics.net

California State Senator Sam Aanestad was unfortunately elected in Nov. 2002 to represent the good folks in the Grass Valley area.

Sam Aanestad laughingly claims to be a fiscal conservative; albeit not when it comes to hosing the public to

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LaMalfa – Something You Ought to Consider

Colonel Pete — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:43:38 +0000

Does California Assemblyman Doug La Malfa deserve election to State Senate?

By Dave Palmer from The Watchdawg at noethics.net

Folsom, California

If I was a voter in the 4th State Senate District in California, I can assure you that I wouldn’t even consider voting for this ethically deprived individual.

Unfortunately, Doug La Malfa was successful

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LaMalfa Accident Claim Involving State-Issued Vehicle

Colonel Pete — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:38:54 +0000

Friends of Colonel Pete Stiglich

Retired, USAF

P.O. Box 141

Cottonwood, CA 96022

Phone: (530) 347-9276

Fax: (530) 347-9276

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DA TE: March 29, 2012

POC: Bill Benage, Campaign Manager, (530) 275-0761, bill@colonelpete.com

SUBJECT: LaMalfa Accident Claim Involving State-Issued Vehicle

In a recent Right on Daily blog posting

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Doug LaMalfa – Taxpayer-Funded Mustang Mach 1+ Auto Accidents?

Colonel Pete — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:08:09 +0000

Doug LaMalfa – Taxpayer-Funded Mustang Mach 1 + Auto Accidents? Right on Daily Blog by Aaron Parks

In fairness to Doug – he is not the only reason why the State Legislature is at a 15% approval rating. It is a team effort.

However, Doug LaMalfa is campaigning as a “staunch fiscal conservative” –

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No Issues/No Solutions on LaMalfa Campaign Website

Colonel Pete — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:52:13 +0000

Doug LaMalfa Campaign Website Missing Something Important

Right on Daily Blog, by Aaron Park

Visit Doug LaMalfa’s website – look at the Issues and Solutions Webpage.

There’s nothing there! – It says coming soon.

I think the rice lobby will be disappointed if they found that out…

In contrast – look at Sam Aanestad’s Website.

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Colonel Pete for U.S. House of Representatives

Colonel Pete — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:27:08 +0000

Congressional candidate, Colonel Pete Stiglich, United States Air Force, Retired, is a native Californian, currently residing at his ranch in Cottonwood, California.

Colonel Pete’s a proud conservative republican and is proud to be running to be your representative from the 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Colonel Pete believes it’s

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Doug LaMalfa – Split the Ranch to Avoid the $180,000 Limit

Colonel Pete — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:05:34 +0000

RightonDaily.com by Aaron Park

We’ve detailed how LaMalfa has taken $4.7 Million in Subsidies.

How the heck did his family get around the $180,000 a year limit imposed by Welfare Reform? Split the ranch!

By dividing the family farm subsidy into 6 pieces, the LaMalfas used a loophole to increase the amount of tax

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Press Release: California GOP Steers Clear of North State Congressional Race

Colonel Pete — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:59:11 +0000

Friends of Colonel Pete Stiglich

Retired, USAF

P.O. Box 141

Cottonwood, CA 96022

Phone: (530) 347-9276

Fax: 530) 347-9276

FOR MMEDIATE RELEASE

DA TE: March 3, 2012

POC: Bill Benage, Campaign Manager, (530) 275-0761, bill@colonelpete.com

SUBJECT: California GOP Steers Clear of North State Congressional Race

In a stunning development, the California GOP decided this past weekend

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FantomPenguin.com Interview

Colonel Pete — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:35:07 +0000

Your Community: Col. Pete Stiglich - YouTube

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Record Searchlight: LaMalfa Dances Around Subsidies

Colonel Pete — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:36:30 +0000

David Benda: LaMalfa dances around subsidies By David Benda Record Searchlight Posted February 25, 2012 at 10:40 p.m.

Are north state Republican congressman Wally Herger and Doug LaMalfa, whom Herger has endorsed to succeed him, on the same page when it comes to government subsidies?

LaMalfa has been taking heat, including an editorial in this

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Press Release: Friends of Colonel Pete Stiglich (Challenge Siskiyou Republican Central Committee Endorsement)

Colonel Pete — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:44:13 +0000

Friends of Colonel Pete Stiglich

P.O. Box 141

Cottonwood, CA 96022

Phone: (530) 347-9276

Fax: (530) 347-9276

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: February 25, 2012

POC: Bill Benage, Campaign Manager, (530) 275-0761, bill@colonelpete.com

SUBJECT: Siskiyou County Republican Central Committee Endorsement Process Challenged

Friends of Colonel Pete Stiglich (Colonel Pete) has formally

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Right on Daily Blog by Aaron Parks

Colonel Pete — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:40:18 +0000

Doug LaMalfa – Rice Welfare King / Founder of a Rice Welfare Organization

It looks like Doug LaMalfa is in trouble.

The Redding Record-Searchlight is the largest paper in the CD01 district and they LIT Doug LaMalfa on Fire over the Rice Welfare issue.

$300k last year alone! $300K!!!

I am sitting here finishing

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Editorial: Anti-government rhetoric, subsidies are a smelly mix

Colonel Pete — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:45:08 +0000

Record Searchlight Editorial, Posted February 22, 2012 at midnight

It’s amazing how nuanced a staunch small-government conservative can get when he’s the one cashing a government check. Doug LaMalfa, Republican state senator and would-be congressman, will spend the better part of 2012 talking about the need to slow runaway federal spending and

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On the Road Again!

Colonel Pete — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:46:51 +0000

Well, it’s about 11:36pm on Tuesday evening and I just finished a wonderful day visiting folks up in Siskiyou County.

First stop was McCloud. Then on to Mt Shasta City, Weed and finally Yreka.

At each stop, I got the chance to visit with all the small business owners in the main downtown areas. A

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LaMalfa’s $4.7 million in farm subsidies draw attacks; Critics chide LaMalfa on aid for family’s farm

Colonel Pete — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:57:46 +0000

By Ryan Sabalow, Record Searchlight, February 18, 2012

Greg Barnette/Record Searchlight State Sen. Doug LaMalfa talks with supporters in front of the local Republican headquarters on Hilltop Drive in Redding in January after announcing he’s running for the seat being vacated by Rep. Wally Herger.

It didn’t take long

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Thank you Chico Republican Women’s Federated!

Colonel Pete — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:56:55 +0000

What a great honor and priviledge to have been invited to speak at today’s luncheon meeting of the Chico Republican Women’s Federated.

Fantastic turnout with over 70 good conservatives showing up for the affair. Outstanding leadership by Sue and her great team of Republican women. And, a delectable meal to boot. What more could

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Nevada County . . . Here We Come!

Colonel Pete — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:25:43 +0000

Friends,

Well, we headed off to Nevada County yesterday to attend the Nevada County Republican Party meeting that evening.

Got their in just a bit over 2 hours. A beautiful drive up into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Had a chance to walk the town of Nevada City in the

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Vote Pro Life!

Colonel Pete — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:15:54 +0000

Friends,

This November, the pro-life movement needs you to vote for pro-life candidates only! We are so close to abolishing abortion; help us turn the tide.

www.iVoteProLifeFirst.com, a coalition of national pro-life organizations, is asking all pro-lifers to sign the pledge to always Vote Pro-Life First. Please check out their new video at

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Is the RNC Representing the Will of the People?

Colonel Pete — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:48:32 +0000

Is the RNC lying to us?…or, what now folks? Posted by Vern Shotwell on February 3, 2012 at 10:45am in Tea Party Nation Forum

There still seems to be some disagreement of who should be the RNC candidate for 2012. This discussion’s not about the candidates!

It’s about published rules. It’s about ignoring

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On the Road (and loving it!)

Colonel Pete — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:17:49 +0000

Friends,

It’s been a busy few days. So busy, in fact, I haven’t had time to blog an update on my travels.

This past Wednesday evening, I attended a special gathering of the Butte County Taxpayers’ Alliance in the chico area. What a wonderful group of committed conservatives intent on getting government spending under

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Although the Challenge is Great, So Is the Reward

Colonel Pete — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:03:48 +0000

Friends,

It’s been a tough few days.

The other day, I came very close to ending my campaign for Congress. It just didn’t feel like it was worth it any longer. Perhaps I was just tired.

You know, I’m the first to admit I’m not flush with campaign cash. In fact,

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Not A Single Penny More Added to Our National Debt!

Colonel Pete — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:40:31 +0000

Friends,

I wrote the below editorial back in January 2011, urging our representatives in Congress not to raise the debt ceiling. Of course, they didn’t listen to me or most Americans.

Unfortunately, nothing’s changed and our Nation is hurtling full speed ahead over the cliff.

Doing the same old thing won’t change the way business

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Tea Party Nation: Hits the Nail on the Head

Colonel Pete — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:52:46 +0000

Friends,

Here’s another insightful article published today by the Tea Party Nation.

As the article says, the good ‘ole boy club is alive and well within the Republican Party.

Truly, our only hope is to send new freshmen conservative citizen legislators to Washington who will break up this inside the beltway club and begin “Putting America First”.

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Air Force Memorial Planned for Veterans Cemetery

Colonel Pete — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:31:56 +0000

“Into the Wild Blue Yonder”

Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, California is a place of honor, dignity, reverence and reflection. It’s a very special place, especially to America’s military veterans, their families and friends. A quiet, yet uniquely proud, place. A place where

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Come Join Us for Siskiyou County Army National Guard Send-Off

Colonel Pete — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:47:49 +0000

SISKIYOU COUNTY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD DEPARTURE CEREMONY FEBRUARY 18, 2012 MT. SHASTA HIGH SCHOOL GYM 11AM JOIN US AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AS OUR TROOPS LEAVE FOR AFGHANISTAN

Fall River Mills Tea Party and Walking Tour

Colonel Pete — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:58:29 +0000

Had to make a tough call yesterday as to whether or not to have the team travel over Hatchett Mountain to attend a tea party meeting in Fall River Mills. Seeing how I’ve never had the chance to make the drive in the past, I relied on input from other team members and friends whether

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Tea Party Nation: The Year of the Conservative

Colonel Pete — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:38:51 +0000

The RINOs are loosing it. Posted by Judson Phillips on January 22, 2012 at 4:48pm in Tea Party Nation Forum

Less than 24 hours have passed since Newt Gingrich convincingly won South Carolina. The RINO establishment has been going nuts since then.

Every major RINO has been coming unglued this morning at

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Chico Republican Women’s Federated – Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Colonel Pete — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:48:09 +0000

Attended a candidate Meet & Greet on Thursday sponsored by the Chico Republican Women’s Federated.

A great turn-out, delicious food and wonderful folks!

Thank you so very much for hosting this fantastic event and for the invitation to attend.

God bless you and God bless America!

Status Update: Walking Tour of Congressional District

Colonel Pete — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:44:20 +0000

Friends,

Well, it’s raining pretty hard out there today. Think I’ll take the rest of the day off, sit in front of the fireplace and catch up on an assortment of campaign tasks.

Am early on in the process of walking the 1st Congressional District.

Have walked Cottonwood, Anderson and Red Bluff.

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Shasta County Chapter of California Republican Assembly Endorses Colonel Pete

Colonel Pete — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:32:27 +0000

Friends,

I am proud to announce that last night the Shasta County chapter of the California Republican Assembly (CRA) endorsed my candidacy to be the US Representative for the 1st Congressional District.

The CRA is said to be the largest conservative, grassroots organization in California and was referred to as the ‘conscience of

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Update: A Walking Tour of the 1st Congressional District!

Colonel Pete — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:11:51 +0000

Well, we’ve received our campaign flyers last week and I’m thrilled to report I’ve begun walking the 1st Congressional District.

Plans are to win this campaign the ‘old fashioned way’….I’m going to earn it by walking and meeting as many folks in the district as humanly possible.

To-date, I’ve covered the downtown areas

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Another Busy Day!

Colonel Pete — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:06:55 +0000

Busy day today.

Attending a Repubican Women’s Federated meet and greet in Chico today from 11 – 2pm.

Then, it’s over to the Shasta California Republican Assembly meeting at Shasta Bible College this evening starting at 6pm. They’re having a candidate forum at tonight’s meeting and will then be selecting the candidates they will

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TARP Bail-Out: What would LaMalfa do?

Colonel Pete — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:17:48 +0000

We know Congressman Herger voted for the unfunded $700B TARP bail-out.

I would not.

What would Herger’s handpicked successor, Doug LaMalfa, do?

LaMalfa’s Chiefs of Staff Booted for Fraud!

Colonel Pete — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:41:04 +0000

By a vote of 36-2, LaMalfa’s former and current Chiefs of Staff were expelled from the California Republican Assembly by its Board of Directors.

The CRA, California’s largest conservative grassroots organization and referred to by President Ronald Reagan as the “conscience of the Republican Party”, booted these gentlemen for committing membership fraud

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Amnesty for Illegals – What would LaMalfa do?

Colonel Pete — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:21:54 +0000

Congressman Herger supported a program to grant amnesty to illegals working in agriculture.

I would not.

What would Herger’s handpicked successor, Doug LaMalfa, do?

Record Searchlight Poll

Colonel Pete — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:14:22 +0000

Record Searchlight Poll Results (as of 16 Jan 2012) Poll: Twenty-five years after he took office, Congressman Wally Herger has announced he’s retiring after this term ends. What do you think?

Thanks for your vote.

Response Percent Votes It’s long overdue. How’d this guy keep getting re-elected all these years anyway? 65% 452 It’s about

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Birds of a Feather, Flock Together

Colonel Pete — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:18:31 +0000

Consider the following as published by Bruce Ross in his Record Searchlight blog in July 2011, entitled “GOP group boots Chiefs of Staff”.

Chiefs of staff for two Yuba-Sutter area state legislators have been booted from a conservative grassroots organization over claims they committed membership fraud and were disruptive.

The board of the directors

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Record Searchlight Editorial: North state voters deserve better than a coronation

Colonel Pete — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:37:11 +0000

http://www.redding.com/news/2012/jan/14/editorial-north-state-voters-deserve-better-than/ Rep. Wally Herger, Sen. Doug LaMalfa and Assemblyman Jim Nielsen are all very popular north state politicians whom the voters have overwhelmingly elected and re-elected to their offices. And the allied Republicans’ scheme unveiled this week for Herger to retire and the others to climb a rung of the ladder to higher offices

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Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Reglin . . . God Bless You

Colonel Pete — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:59:11 +0000

God Bless You Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Reglin, USN. Rest in Peace and Comfort to Your Family. Mission Complete. Rest easy Sailor.

Record Searchlight Poll (a/o 1-14-2012)

Colonel Pete — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:24:06 +0000

Poll Results Poll: Twenty-five years after he took office, Congressman Wally Herger has announced he’s retiring after this term ends. What do you think?

Thanks for your vote.

Response Percent Votes It’s long overdue. How’d this guy keep getting re-elected all these years anyway? 64% 362 It’s about time. He’s been a good representative, but

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Doug LaMalfa Loves Taxpayer-Funded Corporate Welfare!

Colonel Pete — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:50:08 +0000

While average Americans struggle to make ends meet and our country races towards financial disaster, LaMalfa Farms is doing quite well.

From 1995 – 2010, they raked in $4,596,165 in federal farm subsidies.

Thank you American taxpayers!

Source: USDA, Environmental Working Group

A Trip to Paradise

Colonel Pete — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:17:55 +0000

We traveled to Paradise this past Thursday to attend and speak at the Paradise Tea Party meeting. Nice crowd and a whole bunch of really good questions from the crowd. Paradise is a beautiful city and I look forward to visiting again.

Thanks Paradise Tea Party for the invite and your friendship!

Pete Speaking at Paradise Tea Party Meeting | Thursday 1/12/12

Colonel Pete — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:08:22 +0000

Colonel Pete Stiglich will be speaking this evening, Thursday, 12 Jan 2012, at the Paradise Tea Party meeting. Starts around 6 pm. See you there.

Colonel Pete Press Release | 1/11/2012

Colonel Pete — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:05:38 +0000

Friends of Colonel Pete Stiglich

P.O. Box 141 Cottonwood, CA 96022

Phone: (530) 347-9276

Fax: (530) 347-9276

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: January 11, 2012

POC: Bill Benage, (530) 275-0761,

bill@colonelpete.com or Mary Barnes, (530) 221-5337, mary@colonelpete.com

SUBJECT: Announcement of Congressman Herger’s Retirement

Congressman Wally Herger’s retirement and State Senator Doug LaMalfa’s entry into the 1st Congressional District race changes nothing.

Friends

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Putting America First: Dear Friends…

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:25:50 +0000

Dear Friends,

Frankly, I’m fed up.

Fed up with democrats who want the federal government to intrude into every facet of our lives, fed up with republicans who go 50/50 on deals that are 100% wrong for America.

And, hard working, patriotic Americans feel much the same way.

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Putting America First: Congressional Reform

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:24:47 +0000

“Entrenched politicians in Congress have lost touch with the average, hard working American. A 10% approval rating by the American people says it all. For the most part, career politicians seem more interested in their own personal enrichment and hold on power, with little to no regard for what’s in the best interests of the

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Putting America First: The Republican Party – ‘The Party of No’

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:22:49 +0000

No – to higher taxes No – to amnesty and special benefits for illegal aliens No – to more needless regulations that stifle industry & job creation No – to sending manufacturing jobs overseas & Mexico No – to increased government intrusion into our lives No – to greater dependence upon government No –

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Putting America First: Jobs & the Economy

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:21:23 +0000

“If America is to preserve her position as a world economic powerhouse, one thing is for certain. Government needs to get the heck out of the way and let the natural forces of capitalism and the free market prevail. It’s long past time we removed the shackles of excessive government regulation, the effects

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Putting America First: Repatriation of Foreign Earnings

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:20:35 +0000

“Folks, the well is dry. All the low hanging fruit has been picked. Or has it? Rather than asking cash strapped taxpayers to fund another stimulus plan to help jumpstart the economy, why not make corporate foreign earnings work for us?”

More than 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars in foreign earnings sits overseas ready to be invested in

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Putting America First: Energy Independence

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:19:39 +0000

“Putting America First” must be our battle cry as we work to achieve energy independence from third rate dictators around the globe intent only on our demise as a world economic and political power.”

Let’s end the exportation of oil extraction jobs to third rate dictators for our energy needs. Let’s aggressively pursue

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Putting America First: Lower Tax Rates

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:18:44 +0000

“Lower tax rates are just one critical piece of the puzzle. How much and where money goes are also very important, along with a tax system that’s fair and easy to understand.”

Instead of continuing President Obama’s failed stimulus policies of the recent past, we should pursue fiscal policies that stimulate the engines of economic

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Putting America First: Cut Spending

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:17:31 +0000

“We need to cut spending like a Thanksgiving Day turkey. No more borrowing. No more Super Committees. No more excuses. Time to prioritize, time to cut, time to pay as we go. Not a single penny more added to our national debt.”

There’s no denying it. Spending by our federal government is completely out of

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Putting America First: Tax Code Reform

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:16:33 +0000

“I’m on the side of significant, fundamental tax reform. Our current income tax system has outlived its usefulness and needs to be replaced.”

The current income tax system is full of loopholes for those who can afford high-priced tax lawyers and lobbyists. It fails to ensure a fair share contribution by all Americans, with the

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Putting America First: Reduce Regulations

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:15:36 +0000

“There’s no time to lose. American businesses are closing down or leaving the U.S. in record numbers in search of more business-friendly overseas locations. And, to no one’s surprise, their #1 complaint is the burdensome, costly and excessive regulatory environment imposed at all levels of government.”

Let’s show business and investors we’re serious

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Spending

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:15:26 +0000

Let’s cut spending like a Thanksgiving Day turkey. No more borrowing. No more Super Committees. No more excuses. Let’s prioritize, let’s cut, let’s pay as we go. Not a single penny more added to our national debt. Let’s get our budget balanced & pass the Balanced Budget Amendment. “Putting America First”

Putting America First: Illegal Immigration

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:14:20 +0000

“I say take away all the incentives and begin enforcing current law and most illegals will self-deport. Those that don’t go voluntarily must be deported. It’s time to secure our borders, end sanctuaries and deport illegal aliens.”

The Heritage Foundation estimates there are between 12 million and 15 million illegal aliens residing in the U.S. If the lower figure

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Putting America First: Healthcare

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:13:21 +0000

“No one needs to remind me I’m here to fight to protect the rights of my 91 year old mother and all senior citizens, especially when it comes to ensuring they receive the best medical care America has to offer. I’ll be danged if some bureaucrat in Washington, working under the guidelines of

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Putting America First: Entitlement Reform

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:12:47 +0000

“It’s simple. We can choose to do nothing, watching Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security collapse under their own weight. Or, we can choose to make the necessary reforms, ensuring their viability for future generations. The choice is ours.” Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are unsustainable. Soon, they will be operating in the red, adding hundreds

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Putting America First: Federal Reserve

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:11:36 +0000

“Republican Presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul, got it right when he said, “There is no greater threat to the security and prosperity of the United States today than the out-of-control, secretive Federal Reserve.”

The Federal Reserve System (aka Federal Reserve and the Fed), America’s central banking system, was created December 23, 1913 with the enactment

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Putting America First: National Security

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:10:18 +0000

“The #1 priority of the federal government is to ensure America’s safety and security from those who might otherwise seek to harm her or destroy our way of life. I am a strong supporter of the axiom “Peace through Strength” and will support the use of military power whenever U.S. national interests are

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Putting America First: The Right to Keep & Bear Arms

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:09:26 +0000

“If we allow our Second Amendment right to be infringed, one can’t help but wonder what might be next. The right to freely assemble? The right to free speech? The right to religious freedom? I’m not prepared to give up any of my constitutional rights without a good fight. Are you?”

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Putting America First: The United Nations

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:08:24 +0000

“Officially established to actively take measures that would prevent hostile relations between its member countries, the UN has become a soap box for third world dictators, a road block to the interests of democratic societies and a threat to America’s sovereignty.”

A one year active duty military tour as a U.N. Military Observer

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Putting America First: English – The Thread that Binds Us Together

ColonelPeteStiglich — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:07:53 +0000

“It’s hard to imagine how we’ll ever solve the more complex problems facing our country today when our elected leaders can’t even agree English should be the nation’s official language. It’s troubling, to say the least.”

A large majority of American citizens want English designated as the nation’s official language. Americans want and deserve a

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I’m Fed Up!

Colonel Pete — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:00:07 +0000

Honestly, I’m fed up with democrats who want the federal government to intrude into every facet of our lives and I’m fed up with squishy republicans who go 50/50 on deals that are 100% wrong for America.

We are in the midst of a culture war and have few options. We can either fight

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Thank You Bostonian Tea Party!

Colonel Pete — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:56:31 +0000

Wow, what a great evening!

Had the wonderful opportunity to speak with members of the Bostonian Tea Party last night. They had a really great crowd over at T&B…and boy were they asking all the tough questions. I loved it. Sure has a way of keep a public servant on his toes. Did my

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Petition Signing: Would Appreciate Your Help

Colonel Pete — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:55:08 +0000

Friends,

Getting on the ballot to run for congress in the new 1st Congressional District requires two things: money for the filing fee (about $1,700) and enough names on petitions (approximately 60-70 registered voters of any party within the district). The more names the less we have to pay.

Our small band of citizens is working

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Speaking at Bostonian Tea Party Meeting

Colonel Pete — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:44:41 +0000

I have the honor of speaking with the Bostonian Tea Party on Tuesday, January 10th, Tobacco & Brew (Hilltop Drive in Redding) starting around 6pm. Hope to see you there! : )

Time to ‘reboot’ the federal government and continue the purge begun in 2010!

Time to ‘Reboot’ Our Federal Government!

Colonel Pete — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:32:58 +0000

I’m fed up with democrats who want the federal government to intrude into every facet of our lives and I’m fed up with squishy republicans who go 50/50 on deals that are 100% wrong for America.

It’s time to ‘reboot’ our federal government and finish what we started in 2010!

God bless America.

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Get Involved!

Colonel Pete — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:02:44 +0000

Friends,

I’m fed up.

Like most good conservatives across the country, I’m fed up with the lack of leadership, the out of control spending, the unwillingness to deal head-on with the critical issues facing our nation today, and the disrespect shown to our constitution.

Time to reboot our government!

Get Involved www.colonelpete.com If you

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A Shout Out and Thanks to Freedom In Action!

Colonel Pete — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:02:56 +0000

Had the pleasure of being a guest this morning (Saturday, 7 Jan 2012) of being a guest on the Freedom in Action radio show, KQMS, 99.3FM, from 7-8 am. The show is hosted by Greg Mann (Bostonian Tea Party) and Pete Peters (Sons of Liberty) and is on every Saturday morning.

We had quite

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Veterans’ Housing & Resource Fair

Colonel Pete — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:51:42 +0000

Ever Served in the U. S. Armed Forces?

Were you in the National Guard or a Reservist deployed to Active Duty?

Then you are a veteran and you can find out about new local services at the theHousing & Resource Fair

Friday, January 27th

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Shasta County

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Services for Petty Officer 1st Class Chad R. Regelin

Colonel Pete — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:34:18 +0000

Friends,

I just received the below info from the Missing in America Project regarding planned services for Petty Officer 1st Class Chad R. Regelin, killed recently while deployed to Afghanistan.

There is no confirmed date for arrival. That will be determined when notification is received from the Navy. The following are the confirmed

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Local Hero Makes the Ultimate Sacrifice

Colonel Pete — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:42:49 +0000

The Department of Defense announced January 3, 2012 the death of Cottonwood resident Petty Officer 1st Class Chad R. Regelin, 24 years of age.

Regelin died January 2nd. while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned as an explosive ordnance disposal technician to Marine Special Operations Company Bravo.

Regelin was stationed at

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Happy New Year!!

Colonel Pete — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:10:23 +0000

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled

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Thanks Alana!

Colonel Pete — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:18:31 +0000

Had the pleasure of being on the Alana Burke Show yesterday morning. Alana’s show will help get your heart started in the morning. Fast paced, challenging, informative, controversial and plenty of listener involvement. Alana’s new show is a ‘hit’ and can be found at 99.3FM and 1400AM KQMS from 7-9AM. Check it out.

Great show, Alana! Thanks so much for

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Pete to Speak on Alana Burke Radio Show on KQMS

ColonelPeteStiglich — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:16:10 +0000

Colonel Pete Stiglich will appear on the Alana Burke radio show on KQMS Redding on Tuesday, December 27th during the 7am-9am block. Tune in on 99.3 FM or 1400 AM to listen in! Also, please share this post with your friends!

Season’s Greetings

Colonel Pete — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:19:02 +0000

To All My Democrat Friends:

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for

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Festival of Light and Liberty – A Wonderful Event

Colonel Pete — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:23:46 +0000

I had the honor of attending this evening’s Festival of Light and Liberty. What a truly wonderful, inspirational event.

Throughout the day, a special holiday oil was passed from person to person from Shasta Bible College all the way to members of Temple Beth Israel on Placer Road. I’m told the oil passed through

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Chirping Crickets

Colonel Pete — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:31:54 +0000

When my dad was still alive, he came into the family room one morning complaining about the cricket that was chirping in his bedroom. Upon investigating the problem, we discovered it wasn’t a cricket after all. Instead, it was his smoke detector letting us know its battery was about to fail.

Suppose we’re all pretty familiar

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A Tea Party Nation Blog: Incumbents Must Go!

Colonel Pete — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:45:08 +0000

It is the money that corrupt(s) our politicians, plain and simple. They can spend a trillion dollars in less than a year, but they can’t agree to save a trillion dollars in a ten year period. Posted by Eugene Wakefield on December 17, 2011 at 8:27am, Tea Party Nation It is the money that corrupt

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A Holiday Bean Lunch with the Tomasini’s

Colonel Pete — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:17:55 +0000

Enjoyed my first-ever bean lunch with Jim Tomasini of Burnsini Winery, his family and many friends this afternoon in Anderson. Lots of good bean soup, garlic bread, salad and drinks. Especially good were the many bottles of Burnsini wine at our disposal. Some great tasting wines.

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Cottonwood Park Project Finished! : )

Colonel Pete — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:00:29 +0000

Good news! I’ve finally completed a big project over at the Cottonwood Community Park.

Back in the summer months, I began removing all the fist-sized rocks from the landscape beds in front of the Cottonwood Community Center. Just about ruined my back wheeling all those rocks out of there.

Then, with the help

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Putting America First: Political Reform

webmaster — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:29:11 +0000

Let’s end judicial tyranny and restore balance to our political system. Let’s restore integrity to our elections by requiring voter ID. “Putting America First”

Wreaths Across America Program a Great Success!

Colonel Pete — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:25:57 +0000

It was really great seeing so many folks at today’s Wreaths Across America event at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery. Attendance has grown so much over the years. Guess more and more folks are finding out what a wonderful experience it is for the entire family to participate in.

Today’s program was just great.

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