Daily Archive for October 27th, 2009

Ronald Reagan: ‘A Time For Choosing’ | October 27, 1964

Posted on October 27, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

reagantimeforchoosingIt’s hard to believe it’s been 45 years since this great speech. We’re still choosing. Will we choose freedom?

“No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. So governments’ programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this earth…”

“You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We’ll preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we’ll sentence them to take the last step into a thousand years of darkness.”

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Filed Under: History, Media and Ronald Reagan Closed

Lieberman to Join ‘Republican Filibuster’ Unless Public Option Removed

Posted on October 27, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

DINOHere is video of the “Fox News Alert” today reporting that Rep. Joe Lieberman has stated that he will join a “Republican Filibuster” of President Obama’s “Health Care Reform” bill unless they remove the “Public Option” from the bill. Remember, revenge is best served cold! The DINO lives!

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Tea Parties, Glenn Beck, Fox News, and the US Chamber of Commerce

Posted on October 27, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

obi-wan-kenobiWhat do tea parties, Glenn Beck, Fox News, and the US Chamber of Commerce have in common? All are demonized opponents of the Obama administration, and more popular then ever.

“If you strike me down, I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.”

This seems to be the case, not only for Jedi Knights, but also opponents of the Obama administration (or at least those on their enemies list.)…

Read More: A Second Hand Conjecture

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Filed Under: Commentary, Media and The Obamessiah Closed

OSPRI Research on Binding Arbitration to Be Released

Posted on October 27, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

4booksPROVIDENCE, RI – A survey of 16 communities conducted by the Ocean State Policy Research Institute has revealed that proposed legislation on binding arbitration could cause them to lose control over about $543 million in school spending.

William Felkner, the president of the Ocean State Policy Research Institute, will present the results of this survey tomorrow at the Welcome Back Tea Party for the start of a special two-day state legislative session.

The Welcome Back Tea Party starts at 3:30 p.m. at the main entrance to the Statehouse on Smith Street.

Felkner will be speaking about the loss of local control and increased costs that will result if the Legislature passes binding arbitration. He will be discussing research that shows $543,380,851 out of a combined $693,925,762 in school spending in 16 communities could potentially be controlled by an unelected, third-party arbitrator, if employee contracts are not settled during collective bargaining negotiations. Already, $194,959,583 in spending on police and fire contracts in these communities is subject to binding arbitration.

Source: Ocean State Policy Research Institute

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Filed Under: Big Labor, Press Releases and Public Policy Closed

Tea Party and Press Conference @ RI State House | Wednesday

Posted on October 27, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

simpsons_mobTea Party and Press Conference at the RI State House Tomorrow

The General Assembly is coming back for a special two day session with their eyes fixed on your tax dollars. Don’t let them pick your pockets!

Please join us for the Welcome Back Tea Party and Press Conference.

Where: RI State House (Smith St/ Front Entry)
When: Wednesday, October 28th
Time: 3:30PM-5:30PM

Bring Signs!

Media Advisory

Taxpayers Across RI Organize Against Binding Arbitration…
Marcia Reeback: Can You Hear Us Now?

Reform organizations and concerned citizens will hold a press conference at the State House at 4 PM on Wednesday, October 28th to rebut misleading statements made by leaders of public employee unions at last week’s House Labor Committee hearings on binding arbitration in teachers’ contracts.

Good government groups, taxpayers associations, and concerned citizens from across the state are holding a press conference on Wednesday, October 28th at 4 PM, at the Smith Street Entrance of the State House to voice their opposition to a bill to submit teachers’ contract disputes to binding arbitration currently being considered by the General Assembly.

Representatives from Operation Clean Government, the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition, the Rhode Island Tea Party, and the East Providence Taxpayers Association will speak against the binding arbitration bill. The Ocean State Policy Research Institute will provide data that supports arguments against binding arbitration. The speakers will issue rebuttals of misleading statements made by leaders of Rhode Island public employee unions to our elected representatives at the House Labor Committee hearing on binding arbitration for teachers’ contracts on Wednesday, October 21st.

By the time we are done, Senators and Representatives will not be able to plead ignorance of the will of the people. They will know that we understand that binding arbitration is unconstitutional, undermines democracy, will drive up already unaffordable school contract costs, will force illegal deficit spending, will lead to the financial collapse of many Rhode Island cities and towns, and will impose grave hardships on working families and senior citizens living on fixed incomes all across the state.

Source: Rhode Island Tea Party

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Filed Under: Press Releases, RI General Assembly and RI Tea Party Closed

RIYR’s: Awesome Republican Stuff

Posted on October 27, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

RIYRRI Young Republicans,

Lots going on! In particularly, RI Young Republicans will be attending tomorrow’s Tea Party (Ri Ra after-party, of course) and Mayor Fung’s fundraiser on Thursday night at the Cranston Country Club – fancy, fancy, fancy. No flip-flops.

Below is a compilation of all upcoming events. Don’t not pick one.

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Tomorrow’s Tea Partaaaaay!!! – Tax Cuts? Slash Spending? Yea, Young Republicans like the RI Tea Party. The legislature is back in session tomorrow! Join the Tea Party at the State House, Wednesday from 3:30-5:30pm. And then join the YRs afterward at Ri Ra. Click here for a glimpse at tomorrow’s Young Republican after-party.

Fung-Raiser!!! – Trying to get a whole slew of YRs to Mayor Allan Fung’s fundraiser on Thursday night. FREE for YRs!! Have a count of about TEN right now. Any other Young Republicans who are interested in attending on the 29th, please let me know ASAP! Being held at the Cranston Country Club…oooooh, fancy.

Festival Ballet – Providence’s signature Halloween production – Dance so close, you can touch it!!! RIYR member Tess Bernard performs in The Widow’s Broom – Three Showings, Friday Oct 30th to Sunday Nov 1st. Featuring pumpkins, witches and a broom that will dance its way into your heart. A Halloween “treat” you can’t resist! After the Widow’s Broom Friday night show, there is a reception with wine and hor d’oeuvres. Tickets and More info here.

The Cranston Republican Committee – along w/ Mayor Allan Fung invite you to the Campaign 2010 Kickoff Fundraiser and Social Hour at The Grind Coffee and Martini Bar – 1401 Park Ave., Cranston, RI, 02920 Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 – 6-8pm. Light food, cash bar, and a silent auction. We’re going to party like it’s 1994 and set the stage to bring fiscal conservatism back to Cranston! Contact Chairman Jim Quinlan at 401-536-2714 or jimquinlan [at] verizon [dot] net

Foxborough Campaign School – Sunday, November 1. 9am-5pm. Calling All Candidates and GOP Activists!! The Foxborough Republican Town Committee is proud to offer their first Campaign School with special guests radio-host Michael Graham & Holly Robichaud (Boston Herald & GOP Strategist), Senate Minority Leader Rich Tisei, House Minority Leader Brad Jones, and Chip Faulkner of CLT. At this campaign school you will learn the latest techniques on fundraising, targeting, micro-targeting, earned media, voter contact, GOTV, and how to win in a blue state. Your early bird donation $25 covers the cost of lunch and all campaign materials. Contact Angela Davis, Chair of the Foxborough Republican Town Committee – 508.740.2953 , adavisff [at] gmail [dot] com

The RI Right to Life – is hosting their 2009 Autumn Dinner on Thursday Nov. 5th. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza at the Crossings in Warwick. Email me or call 401.521.1860 for more info.

Support the Ladies of Liberty Alliance!! – Isn’t it about time there were more visible women in the Liberty-Movement? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a better ratio than 25:1 at events? Both the male and female population that is dedicated to this movement and all of its future can agree that this is so. Whether it is a husband trying to encourage his wife to fight this intellectual battle with him, a female college student who wants more women to join her in campus activism, or an organization that is in need of a female’s perspective, we need more women! For more info contact Megan Duffield – meganyal [at] gmail [dot] com – 401.575.7236

Intercollegiate Studies Institute – Educating for Liberty Since 1953. The ISI is an organization dedicated to promoting liberty and the educational freedom of young people. Sign Up for their Newsletter. FREE and EASY! You’ll receive a FREE issue of the Intercollegiate Review and be alerted of upcoming ISI events – i.e. tables at CPAC…Sign up by clicking here. Or contact Barry Lucier – blucier314 [at] gmail [dot] com

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Filed Under: Alerts, Meetings and Young Republicans Closed