Obamanation

SBS Dateline, an Australian television show, did a feature on President Obama 1 year after the 2008 election. Friend of the CRs, Bob Parks, was guest on the show.

New Poll Bad for Democrats

A new poll shows that more young republicans than democrats are prepared to head to the voting booths in November. Read this article published by The Hill -

Young Republicans are Read to Rock the Youth Vote

THE CARTEL

"THE CARTEL" is a new movie from the Moving Picture Institute. Check out the trailer! Perhaps the administrators in Rhode Island saw this preview when they fired all the teachers in the high school??

AMERICANS ARE GETTING F'S!

"Our Fading Heritage" - This is a civic literacy test brought to you by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI). ISI Surveyed just over 2,500 people. General Americans taking the test only scored on average 49%. Educators scored, on average, only 55%!!! I scored 79%....yes, pathetic...I know. I am ashamed and therefore will definitely be hitting the history books tonight!

I encourage you to take the test then leave a comment on this post - your age(or occupation) and your score. Go ahead, TAKE THE TEST!

AMERICAN'S ARE GETTING F'S: CIVIC LITERACY TEST

Reagan: "Socialism Disguised as Liberalism"

This is an older, but famous speech by former President Ronald Reagan. Listen carefully.

RI GOP Media Release

I am sharing this media release from the Rhode Island Republican Party from a couple weeks ago. It comments on the unprecedented and very inspiring move from Mayor Alan Fung. I'd like to see what your comments are.

On the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Cranston, Mayor Allan Fung didn’t want to spend taxpayer money on a big celebration for the politicians to get the media attention - instead he gave the City a gift that they will be appreciating for the next 100 years; 401k’s for new city hall employees. In an unprecedented mayoral accomplishment, Mayor Fung and the members of the Teamsters union came to common sense agreement to eliminate old-style public employee pensions and allow the city workers to control and protect their own retirement investments through defined contribution plans.

Said Rhode Island Republican Party Chair Giovanni Cicione: “This is an unprecedented victory for the taxpayers of Cranston, and shows that strong Republican leaders can work hand-in-hand with forward thinking union membership to get real results.”



“Union members will now control their own destiny and have the ability to manage their retirement money without relying on the un-funded government plans, and Allan Fung has proven today that he is the type new Republican leader with the ability to turn this state around.”

Brown Has the Right Idea for Stimulus

Although this is a little old, I wanted to share it anyway. Senator Scott Brown's first floor speech proved that the Senator has the right ideas for stimulating our economy. The the taxpayers their money back!! The article explains more....the video is great too!

Brown Calls for Tax Cut in First Floor Speech

New Jersey Budget Message

This past Tuesday, newly elected Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey delivered his budget proposal to the New Jersey State Legislature. His message includes tax cuts, curbing government spending, increasing government efficiency, and accountability. The speech is a little lengthy, but is exactly what every politician should deliver to their constituents. Thanks to Marina for sharing!

Governor Christie's Budget Message

President Proposes School Reform

The Hill article does a decent job at summarizing President Obama's new School Reform proposal. The recent "controversy" surround the RI school is also touched on. On the whole, this plan sounds like a good one.....finally President Obama, a sound plan. However, more digging will need to be done to fully understand the proposal. Congress also has to take up the proposal and approve the funding.

Obama Announces $900 Million for Failing School Turnaround

More Alumni News

Here is a brief from the "Dave Talan Newsletter" about former RWU CR Chair Jason Mattera:

JASON MATTERA, former Chair of the Roger Williams University College Republicans and state Chair of the College Republican Federation of R.I., now works in D.C. as the national spokesman for Young America's Foundation (YAF), America's leading conservative youth organization.

Jason recently wrote his first book, "OBAMA ZOMBIES, How The Liberal Machine Brainwashed My Generation". The publisher, Simon & Schuster, describes the book as follows: "The behind the scenes story of the jaw-dropping lengths Barack Obama and his Liberal Machine went to create a legion of iPod-listening, MTV-watching Obama followers on whom to build a winning electoral coalition - and a potentially long-lasting political realignment in American politics. More than just a polemical book of cutting commentary, Obama Zombies uncovers the true story of the methods and tactics the Obama campaign unleashed on youth culture. Chock full of personal interviews and mountains of original research, this book uses the energy of Jason Mattera's trademark YouTube-style video "Ambush Interviews" to expose the hypocrisy of clueless young liberals and lazy Democratic officials."

The book will be available in bookstores and on-line on March 30.

RWU CR Alumni News

Two Alumni of the College Republicans at Roger Williams University, Parker Lacoste and Chris Syrek, have started a new political consulting firm in Rhode Island. Lacoste, first a Campaign Manager for Zaccaria For Congress and then Assistant to the President at the Ocean State Policy Research Insitute, and Syrek, who was in the financial industry, are both Alumni of the RWU Class of 2008. Both were Executive Board members of the CRs at RWU and influential student activists.

The consulting firm, Candidate Coaches, is a division of Liftline Group, LLC. The firm is available to "coach" potential political candidates seeking local and state election on a variety of aspects.

Visit their website to get more great details! www.candidatecoaches.com

An Inconvenient Tax

The Moving Picture institute, an organization that has developed all sorts of tremendous documentaries and films, is release a new film called "An Inconvenient Tax."

Watch the trailer and visit the website:
www.aninconvenienttax.com

An Inconvenient Tax - Trailer from Life Is My Movie Entertainment on Vimeo.

Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance

NYT Slams Mattera

Here is a link to a New York Times article that goes along with Jason Mattera's CPAC speech. Watch the video, then read the article, the come to your own conclusion.

CPAC Speaker Bashes Obama, in Racial Tones

Anheuser-Busch Commercial

Now....those of you who know me know that I think all Bud products are the anti-Christ (go Coors!). However, this is probably by far the best commercial by Anheuser-Busch.

Robitaille Gains in the Polls

A new Rasmussen poll that was just released indicates a jump in the polls by Republican Gubernatorial candidate John Robitaille. Take a look at the new poll:

Election 2010: Rhode Island Governor

Robitaille Enters RI Race with a Bang

Just a couple of months ago, former candidate for Rhode Island State Rep, local business owner, public servant, and veteran John Robitaille announced his candidacy for the 2010 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race. It seems that John has jumped in full force. His new campaign website is up and running and they are actively seeking volunteers! This is exciting!

http://robitailleforgovernor.com/