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Loughlin ‘Support the Troops’ Event | Saturday

Posted on December 2, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

LOUGHLIN CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS TO HOLD SUPPORT THE TROOPS EVENT ON SATURDAY

The Friends of John Loughlin will be holding an event on Saturday to support the troops in Afghanistan. They will be collecting items and assembling care packages to ship to our soldiers in Afghanistan. The event will take place on Saturday December 3, 2011 at the Manville Sportsmen’s Rod and Gun Club, 250 High Street, in Manville. From the hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

John Loughlin for Congress campaign volunteers will be collecting items such as snacks, toiletries, batteries, T-shirts and socks, just to name a few. Free coffee and donuts will be provided.

Said Napolitano, “We have fantastic group of campaign volunteers and many of them have family and friends deployed overseas and thought this would be an excellent idea especially with the upcoming holiday season. The care packages are great morale boosters for our troops.”

John Loughlin is assigned to the Iraq Training & Assistance Mission – Army Aviation Division. He is expected to return sometime in December.

Source: Friends of John Loughlin

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Loughlin ‘Support the Troops’ Event | December 3

Posted on November 20, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

LOUGHLIN CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS TO HOLD SUPPORT THE TROOPS EVENT

Michael Napolitano, the official spokesperson for the John Loughlin campaign, issued a statement today regarding an upcoming event to support the troops in Afghanistan. Said Napolitano, “We are elated that the troops are coming home from Iraq but we still have thousands of troops deployed in Afghanistan and other locations all over the world who need our support. We will be collecting items and assembling care packages to ship to our soldiers in Afghanistan.”

The event will take place on Saturday December 3, 2011 at the Manville Sportsmen’s Rod and Gun Club, 250 High Street, in Manville. From the hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. John Loughlin for Congress campaign volunteers will be collecting items such as snacks, toiletries, batteries, T-shirts and socks, just to name a few. Free coffee and donuts will be provided.

Said Napolitano, “We have fantastic group of campaign volunteers and many of them have family and friends deployed overseas and thought this would be an excellent idea especially with the upcoming holiday season. The care packages are great morale boosters for our troops.”

John Loughlin is assigned to the Iraq Training & Assistance Mission – Army Aviation Division. He is expected to return sometime in December.

Source: Friends of John Loughlin

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John Loughlin Farewell Gathering | Saturday

Posted on May 6, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

On Saturday, May 7th, please join us at 7:00 pm for a farewell gathering in honor of John Loughlin to be held at Perella’s Ristorante, at 311 Metacom Avenue, in Warren.

Former State Representative and Congressional candidate, John Loughlin is being called to active duty in the United States military. He will be serving our country once again in Iraq and is scheduled to return in January of 2012. This event will be John’s first step on his political 2012 plan.

Please RSVP to Eileen Grossman at: eileenggrossman [at] aol [dot] com. For your convenience, donations may be made by visiting www.JohnLoughlin.com. Suggested event donation is $25.00.

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Today is Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

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A Speech Only a Lawyer Could Love

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Rhode Island Red

President Obama has turned the art of presidential speech making into the art of giving a deposition. You have to look close to catch the nuance and the legal loopholes:

1. The president said he is committed to Afghanistan. Except he made no mention of defeating the Taliban. How can that be? Does he honestly think we can end the al Qaeda threat in South Asia without defeating the Taliban? And why does he keep mentioning the timeline for withdrawal if he is committed to victory no matter what? No one believes Afghanistan will be ready for the kind of transition that just took place in Iraq by 2011. His commitment is rife with caveats and vague. It could mean he will stick it out. It could also mean he will come up with some kind of bogus plan to deal with al Qaeda that justifies cutting and running before finishing the job in Afghanistan.

2. The president said we have entered a new phase in Iraq. But he did not specify what that means. Everyone expects a new Iraqi government to ask the troops to stay beyond 2011. It is not clear whether the president would do that or just cut and run and say “mission accomplished.”

3. The president promised us the finest military in the world. He never said, however, what that meant. He did blame the poor economy on spending money to protect the nation (bogus) and the only “important” defense spending he talked about was about taking care of veterans, which is important, but not defense spending. Thus, he made no real commitment to defense. The “finest military in the world” could mean what ever he wants it to mean and that could mean a really second-rate military that he just calls the finest in the world.

The president in fact managed to make an entire speech without one concrete commitment to securing the freedom, peace, and security of the American people.

He did, however, promise to make the economy his most “urgent” task (as if he can just forget about national security now). Given what he has achieved with the economy so far…we should probably be afraid, very afraid.

Source: Quotations from Big Peace

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President Ronald Reagan D-Day Anniversary Remarks

Posted on June 6, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

Today is the 66th anniversary of “D-Day,” the day which the American and British liberation of Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany began.

President Ronald Reagan delivered a stirring address marking the 40th anniversary of D-Day, on June 6th, 1984, in Normandy, France. Many of the men who survived the storming the beaches at Normandy were in his presence as he delivered his remarks.

“These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war.”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEIqdcHbc8I[/youtube]

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I’m Doing My Best to Weaken America, Honest!

Posted on April 13, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

President Obama speaking at a “Nuclear Security Summit” earlier today:

“Whether We Like it or Not, We Remain a Dominant Military Superpower.”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEvH_f9VADA[/youtube]

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Resolution Introduced Allowing Congressional ‘Medal of Honor’ Recipients to Fly the American Flag

Posted on December 8, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

cmohToday, Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) and Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) introduced a resolution, H. Res. 952, allowing Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to properly display the United States flag on their property at all times.

Recent media reports, including from the Mark Levin Show, uncovered a 90 year old Medal of Honor recipient, Col. Van T. Barfoot, who was ordered by his homeowner association last week to remove a flagpole from his yard, where he raises the American flag faithfully each morning.

“I was appalled to learn that one of our decorated Congressional Medal of Honor veterans was being prevented from proudly displaying the Flag of the United States of America in an honorable way,” said Rep. McKeon. “This reminds me of that famous quote by George Washington: ‘The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country.’ Our service men and women – especially those living with honors and distinction- should be allowed to fly the flag that represents the very freedoms they fought so hard to protect.”

“It’s a sad day when a veteran of three wars is told he cannot fly the American flag on a poll outside of his home,” said Republican Whip Cantor. “Col. Barfoot made countless sacrifices, wore our country’s uniform with honor, and has earned the right to proudly display the American flag. I thank Col. Barfoot for his service and support his patriotism and efforts, as well as those here in the House, to allow him to fly his flag.”

Source: Office of Congressman Buck McKeon (CA)

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Sarah Palin: If We’re In It, Let’s Win It

Posted on November 29, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

palinwithgunAs Thanksgiving festivities wind down, we contemplate all we have to be thankful for as free Americans! We head into the Christmas season wishing for leadership in Washington that reflects our commitment to the values and ideals that have built the freest and most prosperous and generous nation on earth.

Heading into December and Tuesday’s announcement of our nation’s strategy in Afghanistan, I ask the President to reassure us that the administration is in this War on Terror to win.

And I’ll pass along the following from Harold B. Estes, a 95-year-old member of the Greatest Generation:

“I realize you never served in the military and never had to defend your country with your life, but you’re the Commander-in-Chief now, son. Do your job. When your battle-hardened field General asks you for 40,000 more troops to complete the mission, give them to him. But if you’re not in this fight to win, then get out.”

Thank you, Mr. President. Please tell us on Tuesday that America is in it to win.

Source: Sarah Palin on Facebook

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Veterans Day Message from Rep. John Loughlin

Posted on November 11, 2009 by The Ocean State Republican

JohnLoughlinIt was on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month on the eleventh hour that the First World War ended. Today, however, we reflect upon and celebrate the service of all of our veterans, their families and remember those who still proudly serve.

It is with great admiration and appreciation that I wish to thank all who served to defend our liberties. As you and your families enjoy a holiday together, please join us in remembering America’s fine men and women of the military.

I would also ask that you keep the men and women of Ft. Hood and their families in your prayers as well.

On behalf of the Loughlin family, I would like to extend to you best wishes on this Veteran’s day and do remember, freedom is not free.

Thank you to our veterans and their families, November 11, 2009.

Rep. John J. Loughlin II

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