GOP Pledge to America!
The GOP leadership will formally unveil their legislative agenda for the next Congress tomorrow, Thursday September 23, 2010. The document is called the “GOP Pledge to America”. The document introduction says: “The need for urgent action to repair our economy and reclaim our government for the people cannot be overstated. With this document, we pledge to dedicate ourselves to the task of reconnecting our highest aspirations to the permanent truths of our founding by keeping faith with the values our nation was founded on, the principles we stand for, and the priorities of our people. This is our “Pledge to America”.
Republican House leadership, from left to right, Michigan Rep. Candice Miller, House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam, Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, California Rep. Kevin McCarthy and House Minority Leader John Boehner.
Happy Constitution Day!
September 17, 2010 is Constitution Day. Watch live Hillsdale College streaming webcasts here.
9-11 Tribute
To the families of the victims of the 9-11 attacks, we remember and we will never forget.
An Open Letter To President Obama
By JEFFREY S. HOWARD
In today’s dangerous world, we need a president with experience, leadership and courage. Unfortunately, you have shown us little of those traits.
Your childhood and younger years denied you the opportunity to grow up as an American man, and that is no fault of your own. Unfortunately, your lack of empathy for and experience of a traditional American upbringing has left you out of touch with those of us who grew up learning the traditions and work ethic of our predecessors.
You have never accepted the honor of military service, or held and survived in any sort of entry-level working position. You are bereft of many of the basic building blocks of a true American personality and worldview.
You have never experienced the icy hand of fear caressing your gut during a firefight when your very survival from second to second depends on your luck, wits, fellow troopers and the grace of God. You have never sweated out a payroll when your receivables are late.
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Restoring Honor in Review
Glenn Beck’s Happy Warriors
You probably couldn’t have found a more polite crowd at the opera.
Pundits will debate whether the crowd at Glenn Beck’s Saturday rally in Washington was the largest in recent political history, but it was certainly among the most impressive.
Mr. Beck is a television host and radio broadcaster with a checkered past and a penchant for incendiary remarks. But if he’s judged by the quality of people of all colors that he attracted to the Lincoln Memorial, his stock can’t help but rise.
One would not be able to find a more polite crowd at a political convention, certainly not at a professional sporting event, probably not even at an opera. In fact, judging by the behavior of the attendees following the event, you’d have a tough time finding churches in which people display more patience as others make their way to the exits.
This army of well-mannered folks that marched into Washington seemed comprised mainly of people who had once marched in the U.S. Army or other military branch, or at least had a family member who had. Perhaps that’s not surprising, given that the event was a fund-raiser for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides scholarships to the children of elite troops killed in the performance of their duty. The day was largely devoted to expressions of gratitude for the sacrifices of U.S. soldiers, for great men of American history like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and for God
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Restoring Honor Rally Massive!
The Restoring Honor rally was held in Washington DC today, August 28, 2010 and hosted by conservative talk radio and Fox News personality Glenn Beck and former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Some crowd estimates range upwards of one million people in attendance! Many traveled from the Omaha area on buses to attend. This non-political event paid tribute to America’s service personnel and other upstanding citizens who embody our nation’s founding principles of integrity, truth and honor. The rally also stressed that our freedom is possible only if we remain virtuous and featured restoring the values that founded America.
Brasch for Legislature Fundraiser a Success!
The Lydia Brasch for Legislature campaign held a fundraiser at Fernando’s in Blair on Thursday August 19, 2010. Co-organized by 1st District Republican Chairman Tim O’Dell and Blair City Attorney/WCRP Treasurer Geoff Hall, the fundraiser’s featured guest was US Congressman Jeff Fortenberry. Other dignitaries attending were former Nebraska Governor Kay Orr and current Mayor of Blair Jim Realph. The event bolstered the already exciting and expanding Brasch for Legislature campaign. View the Brasch fundraiser photos or slideshow.
2010 Washington County Fair!
The Washington County Republican Party has a number of activities going on during the 2010 Washington County Fair. The WCRP fair booth runs during the entire fair August 6-11. On Sunday August 8th, the “Dunk the Dems” dunking tank ran from noon until 8:30 pm. The newly rebuilt parade float looked great and had over 20 people riding or walking with the float to hand out candy and fliers. Immediately following the parade, WCRP held another successful ice cream social. Find all the county fair photos or watch the county fair slideshow.
