Good news for AZ taxpayers, to brighten up Christmas Eve
Powell GammillIn a unanimous ruling on Tuesday, the Arizona Court of Appeals struck down the city of Phoenix's $97 million subsidy for the CityNorth shopping mall.
Powell Gammill
Fascist Nation
Website: Gammill For Congress
Blog: Fascist Nation
An NAU graduate, and a 50 year Arizona resident.
occupations: Molecular Biologist, Laboratory Manager, Clinical Virologist, Microbiologist
I was a tool of the state for many years, until I got a harsh lesson that the only mission in government is to make your bosses shine. Private industry pays. But the market for non-clinical molecular biology or infectious disease lab managers is very small in Phoenix. I am now your Senior Editor for Freedom's Phoenix.
Political Bio: I became interested in libertarian philosophy in the late 70's, getting an introduction to it from a Flagstaff physician, Dr. Murray Feldstein.
I left the Republican Party sometime in the early 90's disillusioned by their behavior and specifically the lack of criticism for the socialist legislation being offered by John McCain.
I discovered the Arizona Libertarian Party (www.AZLP.org) a few years later. And was very involved from early 1999, until the corrupt Arizona Appellate Court black robes handed control of the AZLP over to the State. Is there anything more antithetical to libertarianism than that? The black robes are above the people's right to freely associate.
After that, I left the Party, but continued my activism as part of the Western Libertarian Alliance (www.WesternLibertarian.org) .
My Philosophy: Freedom good! Government bad, bad, bad, bad, bad. I will not initiate force, or fraud against any individual. I will resist those who do when prudent with all means at my disposal. I will approach all individuals with the idea of interacting with them through mutually agreed upon conditions. What other political or personal philosophy do you need? And wouldn't the world be a more peaceful place if everyone learned to mind their own business?
Current Columns and Articles
Powell Gammill on Bioterrorism, and the Anthrax attack of 2001
Powell GammillPowell Gammill founded and managed a government bioterrorism detection laboratory. He will discuss bioterrorism, the 2001 anthrax mailings and the FBI's recent case against the conveniently deceased Dr. Bruce Ivins as the murderer.
Powell Gammill speaking on Bioterrorism, and the Anthrax attack of 2001
Powell GammillPowell Gammill founded and managed a government bioterrorism detection laboratory. He will discuss bioterrorism, the 2001 anthrax mailings and the FBI's recent case against the conveniently deceased Dr. Bruce Ivins as the murderer.
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DPS denounces more photo enforcement camera vandalism
Powell GammillMore photo enforcement camera vandalism from terrorists unworthy to be allowed to live.
Last Day to RSVP: Celebrate Bill of Rights Day at The Wrigley Mansion!
Powell GammillSpend a little time Monday evening enjoying what makes America great, and celebrate your rights. Join people nationwide who will break bread with their neighbors, and as a group read the Bill of Rights, on the day it was ratified in 1791.
Have Breakfast with CameraFraud Today
Powell GammillThis Thursday, have breakfast with whatever members of CameraFraud have been released from jail. Hear how photoradar is picking your pocket for an Australian corporation and to pay off Arizona's massive debt.
Mission Unaccomplished<br>by Clint Bolick
Goldwater InstituteA new policy report, Mission Unaccomplished: The Misplaced Priorities of the Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Office, looks at the mission of MCSO and what it can do to provide more efficient and effective law enforcement services.
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Broken Record Alert: Sheldon Gets Arrested Again
Powell GammillThrow a peaceful protest. Threaten the state's wallet. Get lots of police attention, until some hop head cop just has to bust the media.
Maricopa Co. Libertarian Party v. Elections Office: Round 2 (Part 2 & Conclusion)
Powell GammillHere is the second half of the testimony offered mainly by the Director of the Maricopa County Elections Office on whether elections law was followed or not and the judge's ruling.
Maricopa Co. Libertarian Party v. County Elections Office: Round 2; Part One
Powell GammillMy observations of the trial where the Maricopa Co. LP sues the County Elections for equal access and follow the law. Do we win or do we blow? Well of course we win no matter the outcome.
UPDATE 4: Maricopa Co. Libertarian Party sue Maricopa Co. Recorder, CONTINUED
Powell GammillWe're scheduled for our hearing to continue, Thursday at 10:00 am in Judge Burke's court, in the Old Court House across the street, courtroom 101."
John Stuart Grand Jury Remand, Bail Hearing This Afternoon
Powell GammillWell, the grand jury remand and bail hearing is scheduled for tomorrow. This is the same hearing that occurred a little over a week ago and will definitely be resolved in this hearing. Mr. Stuart could use a good showing.
Strategic Edge Business Alliance Breakfast Presents Jack Gregson Today
Powell GammillBreakfast with Jack Gregson, Local Investor and Political Junkie (and Freedom's Phoenix editor) speaking on "Real Estate & the Coming Economic Collapse." Open to the Public. When: 7:30 A.M., Thursday, November 6, 2008.
Where is my polling place?
Google MapsJust feed in your address and Google Maps shows you where you go to vote. Very cool.
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John Stuart Grand Jury Remand turns into bail hearing and neither
Powell GammillJohn Stuart was supposed to have a hearing on a motion to remand back to the grand jury. It turned into a bail hearing. And the judge managed to duck both issues and reschedule the trial from Dec. 1st to Feb. 25th.
John Stuart Second Remand Hearing This Morning
Powell GammillJohn Stuart, who is fighting for his life for having defended himself and his then fiancée against a road raging drunk at an intersection in Arizona will have another "remand" hearing this Friday at 8:30 a.m. Public welcome.
Meet the Candidates<br>& Prop. 102:<br>Marriage Amendment Forum
Powell GammillThe Strategic Edge Business Alliance Breakfast Presents: Candidate Forum. Nothing like listening to a bunch of politicians before an election to get you in the mood to scramble a few eggs.
Stuart loses bail reduction hearing (Updated)
Powell GammillJudge McMurdie rules there have been no changes that would justify a reduction in John Stuart's bail, so he will continue to await his trial in the worst run prison in Amerika along with the vast majority of people not yet convicted.
John Stuart pleads guilty (Oct. 1 bail hearing)
Powell GammillA few days ago John Stuart accepted a plea deal to plead guilty to solicit someone to file false documents on his behalf in court in exchange for a 4 month sentence -- time served. Here is some of the rest of the story.
Election Fraud 2008: How Bad Can It Be?<br>with Randall Holmes<br>AZ Advocacy Network
Powell GammillWe are a Non-Partisan group of Business Owners, Sales Reps, Interested Parties, & Just Plain Regular Folks. We meet for breakfast every-other Thursday, & provide a forum for civil discourse on a wide variety of topics, and have fun.
Corruption Report on the AZ GOP (internal doc)
Powell GammillFrom the Chairman’s actions, it is "inferred" he believes the results of the current Presidential election, and that of all Arizona elections should just be announced by the Governor as to who won with NO vote tallies allowed to be seen by
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Another photo radar protest, another Freedom's Phoenix videographer arrested (update-2)
Powell GammillYup, it is Shelton again. Where were you? Read on.... (Updated - added photos link)
John Stuart's murder trial update #2
Powell GammillHis self defense trial is now scheduled to begin on Dec.1st at 9:30 a.m. and is expected to last four to eight days. [updated]
Audio of the 911 call that led to Shelton's arrest
Powell GammillHere is the 911 call that led to the arrest of Shelton. Not much there which may be the biggest thing, there is not much there. The problem wasn't so much that the drivers were terrorized, but that cameras (and revenue) were being blocked.
Arizona Breakfast Club: Ron Paul Revolution Returns & Jailed Photoradar Protesters
Powell GammillSaturday 8am, September 6th, the Arizona Ron Paul Revolution returns from St. Paul to tell the tale of the "Restoring the Republic Rally," and our own local photoradar arrest event will be discussed. (Also: Sept. 11th Jesse Ventura)
Update on Shelton
Powell GammillBrief additions to Shelton's arrest and whereabouts.
A brief report on the John Stuart Homicide Trial
Powell GammillHere is the latest on John Stuart's trials. It isn't much. I was correct: The August 25th trial on the false paperwork charge was rescheduled. But a guy who attended the hearing told me something interesting that occurred. There may not be a
Our own Shelton arrested for photo radar activities (updated)
Powell GammillJason Shelton has been protesting photo radar, the latest revenue source of government goons to pick your pocket, and the goons finally struck back. [Video coming soon!]
John Stuart Re-Indicted for Murder
Powell GammillJohn's self defense case was remanded back to the Grand Jury today. They re-indicted him for murder.
NO ARIZONA BREAKFAST CLUB THIS WEEKEND
Powell GammillDue to the July 4th weekend there will be no Arizona Breakfast Club for the month of July. Next meeting will be the first Saturday of August.
Updated: Police reports from the John Stuart/ Orville Beasey homicide trial
Powell GammillHere are PDF's of the Phoenix Police reports from the homicide investigation of Orville Thomas Beasley and the person accused of his death, John Stuart. So read it and make up your own mind as to self defense or 2nd degree murder. Add Evidence.
Report from today's John Stuart murder hearing (updated)
Powell GammillTwo back to back hearings: One on false document filing, the other on second degree murder, drive by shooting and motions to dismiss or remand back to the grand jury. Does Mr. Stuart win? Lose? Or, win big?
John Stuart Sign Wave/Court date Monday
Powell GammillAn open invite to anyone: John has 2 cases pending that will be heard on Monday at 8:30 a.m. by Judge McMurdie in East court building Room 413 at Superior court 201 W. Jefferson. In the self defense case, this should be very informative.
Goldwater Institute Victorious in Defending Right to Sue Government
Powell GammillThe Goldwater Institute sued Phoenix to stop a corporate welfare giveaway to billionaire developers of $100 million dollars. They lost. The city government and developers asked for $600,000 in fees to make sure no one dared challenge them again.
2008 Arizona Voting Information
Arizona Secretary of StateRegistering to vote, early ballot, who is on the ballot, who is a write-in candidate, important dates and deadlines, upcoming elections, which ID papers to bring with you, all to vote in Arizona.
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John Stuart: Political Football? [UPDATED]
Powell GammillA report on today's evidentiary hearing into the felony charge of John Stuart accused of having filed false paperwork.
John Stuart trial update: 5-29-2008
Powell GammillJohn Stuart had another hearing today, this time on his false document filing felony charge.
Ron Paul in Phoenix-Home of the R3VOLution, Thursday, May 22
Powell GammillCome on out and meet the man.
Report from today's John Stuart motion to dismiss
Powell GammillJohn Stuart is accused of shooting someone one night while out hanging Ron Paul banners. His lawyer was trying to get the charges dropped or resubmitted to the grand jury today. Just apparently not by this judge.
John Stuart Hearing to Dismiss Friday at 8:30AM
Powell GammillThis is going to be oral arguments over a motion to dismiss the case, or in the alternative, remand it back to a grand jury. [NOTE: I originally and incorrectly labeled this as being Thursday -- sorry for the confusion, Powell.]
King George is Coming to Phoenix to Raise Money for McCain-- Wanna Help? ;-D
Powell GammillYes. It is true. President Bush will honor Phoenix, AZ with his machine gun waving entourage May 27 in a McCain fundraiser. And many people would like to greet him and thank him for over seven looooong years of his benevolent rule.
Report from the AZ GOP Convention<br>by Buck Shull
Powell GammillThe "official" part of the AZ Ron Paul organization attended the Very Official Republican State Convention yesterday. There were not anywhere near enough of us in any precinct to get ourselves elected as [national] delegates. So that turned
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John Stuart's life and Rights must be preserved
Powell GammillFreedom's Phoenix has many concerns regarding the killing of Orville "Tom" Beasley. We expect the lawful process to go forward protecting John Stuart's life while in custody. We are watching and have heard his life is in jeopardy.
UPDATE 2: Arizona v. Stuart
Powell GammillJohn Stuart may have shot Orville Beasley in the head late at night. What led to this killing was road rage. By Mr. Beasley. Mr. Stuart sure didn't help the situation nor himself. Neither did Ron Paul. Still maybe you should read this...
Concealed weapons violation penalty reduction act passes
Powell GammillHB 2630, a bill that reduces the penalty for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit to a petty offense, passed the Arizona legislature and was transmitted to the Governor today. Request for support to persuade the Governor to sign it.
Today: AZ Senate: Let victims sue publishers of items persuading their attackers
Powell GammillA person is liable for damages if the person produces, publishes or distributes written, audio, video or digital material and the material is dangerous or obscene, the person benefited from the material, the person should have known the material woul
Ask Congress to repeal the REAL ID to be heard in AZ legislature at 1:30p.m. today
Powell GammillThe resolution to ask Congress to repeal the REAL ID is going to be heard in the House Committee on Homeland Security and Property Rights on today, Monday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m. in room HHR1. [e-mail or call appreciated if you can't attend]
Arizona Breakfast Club: Alan Korwin
Powell GammillAlan Korwin, author of numerous books on gun laws, including "Supreme Court Gun Cases" was an invited guest to the Supreme Court for a ring side seat at their recent Second Amendment case. He will give us an eyewitness account.
From Real ID to RFID: Threats to Privacy? (Today in Phoenix)
Powell GammillAZ-ACLU townhall w/ Spychip's Katherine Albrecht, Cato's Jim Harper and RealNightmare.org's Noam Biale. If you live in the Phoenix area and you miss this, you are an idiot! Real ID laws are worming through the AZ legislatu
Attorney Marc Victor guest on the Charles Goyette radio show Friday
Powell GammillAttorney Marc Victor will be a guest on the Charles Goyette radio show 1100AM radio Friday morning (tomorrow) from 7:30am-8:30am (MST). He will be discussing the new Pew Report concluding that 1 out of 100 adults in America is incarcerated.
<i>East Valley Tribune</i> renames governor Napolitanoof
Powell GammillAn apt name that should stick. Is it because she is aloof? A goof? A doof?
Arizona 'Opt Out of Real-ID' legislation hearing today at Capitol
Powell GammillReminder: There will be a legislative hearing at the Arizona capitol today at 1:30 P.M., on opting out of the Governor's Homeland Security deal whereby we all have to carry real-ID internal passport/ driver's licenses. Please attend.
"Government" invasion of garbage cans causing ruckus near Superbowl
Powell GammillWay too damned much fun if you ask me, made even more amusing by humorless cops! [We hope to get you a image of the flyer just as soon as we can get our hands on it!]
THE COMING HEALTH CARE CRISIS
Powell GammillThe Strategic Edge Breakfast Club on Thursday. Libertarian activist, Barry Hess will debate Mark Manoil, Democrat Commissioner on the looming crisis in American health care. Debating where we are, where we're heading and what can be done
Palo Verde Nuclear Plant Under Lock Down Due to Bomb
Powell GammillPhoenix's Palo Verde Nuclear Plant was under a 9 hour lock down today after security personnel detected a pipe bomb in a vehicle trying to enter the plant. Here is the behind the scenes story.Freedom's Phoenix exclusive!
Arizona Breakfast Club - This Saturday
Powell GammillTalk on Real ID, especially Gov. Napolitano's agreement with Homeland Security. - Jeff Greenspan, Regional Coordinator for Ron Paul 2008 Campaign will reveal what the Ron Paul campaign has been up to recently locally and in the western USA
Ron Paul supporters versus Barack Obama supporters in Phoenix
Powell GammillTom Westbrook, who has been instrumental in much of Phoenix metro areas Ron Paul signage, as well as getting signs to other groups around the nation, will be appearing on CBS's (KPHO) Channel 5 TV news at 5:15p.m. tonight.
Cruel Intentions<br>by Clint Bolick
Powell GammillArizona Republic series on charter schools aimed to discredit movement.
Arizona pullout of REAL ID act held up in House
Powell GammillSB 1152, the REAL ID Act Prohibition, has passed the Senate and passed the House Homeland Security and Property Rights Committee. BUT, Rep. Robson has NOT put it on the Rules Committee agenda, killing the bill.
Phoenix areas activists: A call to cut and paint
Powell GammillErnie will be at the sign making warehouse Saturday at 10 a.m. He is planning on working until 10 p.m. I am going to make sure he is not alone.
Human bodies dissected and on display in Phoenix
Powell GammillThe Arizona Science Museum has Body World 3, a traveling exhibit of over 200 cadavers, dissected, posed and preserved in ways to display the muscular, circulation, neural systems for understanding human anatomy in 3D.
DEMOCRATS CORRUPTED BY POWER WITHIN FIRST FIVE DAYS
Powell GammillCongressman Shadegg - "Within the first five days of taking power, the Speaker of the House has inserted an 'earmark' providing a special benefit to a company in her home town."
Bill of Rights Day Luncheon Dec. 15 [Last day to RSVP]
Powell Gammill[in Phoenix] Activist, author, and actor Dr. Lance Hurley will deliver, in full period costume, excerpts from Patrick Henry's speech attacking the dangers and the flaws of the Constitution, and his role in establishing the Bill of R
2006 Arizona General Election results
Arizona Secretary of State's OfficeLink to Arizona Secretary of State's 2006 General Election results page. Get the official Arizona election results for yourself.
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Sheriff Joe's Gulag Bashes Another Inmate: Taxpayers To Pay
Powell GammillI was handcuffed and assaulted by 2 Maricopa Co. Sheriff’s deputies on video. I never resisted, and at no point throughout the assault did I display any behavior that would justify the abuse I received. Injuries included broken ribs; head, neck and b
Janet Napolitano – America’s Most Fiscally Irresponsible Governor – So Says the CATO Institute.
Powell GammillThis week, The Cato Institute released Policy Analysis No. 581: Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors: 2006, which ranks Janet Napolitano as the Most Fiscally Irresponsible Governor in the nation.
Libertarian Candidate endorsed by Republican gubernatorial candidate
Powell GammillThis afternoon, Barry Hess, Libertarian candidate for Governor, accepted the endorsement of Mike Harris, former Republican candidate for Governor at the Arizona State Capitol Courtyard.
A Trunk n' Tusk Dinner in Arizona with Karl Rove
Powell GammillArizona Republican Party Welcomes Karl Rove - September 29, 2006 What a scream if you attended this sucker and told Karl and the crowd how he'd betrayed his party. Of course, it's a hundred fifty bucks... –W–
2006 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's Forty-seventh Legislature
Powell Gammill"Making a list, checking it twice ... gonna find out who's naughty or nice ... The Goldwater Insitute's 2006 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's 47th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" by Andrea Woodmansee and Satya Thallam
Reminder: John Stossel, ABC News Correspondent Speaks at Goldwater Institute, Friday, June 2<sup>nd<
Powell GammillKnown for taking a skeptical look at a wide variety of issues, John Stossel’s reports often evoke strong reactions from empathizers and critics alike. Ex.: "Is the government monopoly over public education in America cheating children out of a
Reminder: Dr. Arthur B. Laffer will be speaking at the Goldwater Institute
Powell GammillArthur Laffer is an supply side economist, who through contacts and fortuitous circumstance has been immortalized by "The Laffer Curve". A brief account before his talk this Wednesday.
Last day: Dr. Art Laffer ("Laffer Curve") speaks at Goldwater Institute luncheon
Powell GammillEconomist, Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, dubbed the “Father of Supply Side Economics,” and known for the “Laffer Curve” will be the speaker at a Goldwater Institute lecture on May 10, 2006 at noon at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Do you want to vote yourself a tax decrease?
Powell GammillThe city of Phoenix has scheduled a Property Tax funded $880 million bond election on March 14th. If it is voted down, you will not see your property taxes increase, and you will see misappropriation of funds by elected officials.
Hess reiterates he will NOT accept stolen taxpayer money for his gubernatorial campaign
Powell GammillIt was more than a little disturbing to have supporters call to ask if I was going to accept money stolen from the people of Arizona to fund my campaign. For the record, I am not even considering ....
How Electronic Voting Machines Work
Verified Voting Foundatione-voting technology information sheets to help voters learn about e-voting technology and how to increase the likelihood of having their votes counted as intended. The online demos and manuals available from election officials and voting technology v
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Federal Election Laws
Federal Election Commission
Maricopa County Recorders Office
Maricopa County Elections Department
Maricopa County Recorder
Maricopa County Departamento de Elecciones (en Español)
Maricopa County RecorderMaricopa County Elections Dept. in Spanish
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Project Vote Smart
Check the incumbents and challenger's positions and voting records.
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Congress.org
Capitol AdvantageCheck out you congressman's voting record. President, and state and local elected officials are covered as well. Contact any of your government representatives.
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MegaVote
Capitol AdvantageHave your legislator's key votes e-mailed to you when they happen.
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Register to Vote form (federal) (PDF)
U.S. GovernmentWhy fill out this form, instead of the State's form to register? Because the state asks numerous questions that are none of its business for you to excercise YOUR RIGHT to vote! They do it to sell your info.
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Solicitud de Inscripción para Votar (Federal) (en Español) (PDF)
U.S. GovernmentFederal voter registration form in Spanish
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Finding your legislative, congressional and other voting districts
Arizona Independent Redistricting CommissionSee find form on the left side of the screen, half way down the page.
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Arizona Secretary of State Election Info
Información próxima de Elección (en Español)
AZ Sec. of StateArizona Secretary of State Election Info in Spanish
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Important Election Dates
AZ Sec. of StateFechas importantes (en Español)
AZ Sec. of StateImportant Election Dates in Spanish
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Election Publications, Instructions, Guidance
AZ Sec. of State
Campaign Finance Laws
AZ Sec. of State
Clean Elections Commission (CECC)
The folks who never saw a R or D they did not like, unless they were not supposed to win.
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County Election Offices - Links
AZ Sec. of State
Requesting an Early Ballot
AZ Sec. of StateSee procedure link at the bottom of your County Recorder's referral box.
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Submitting Arguments For or Against a Ballot Measure
AZ Sec. of StateFor State ballot. See your county registrar or City/Town for County or City ballot comments.
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2004 Election Information
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