The German historian Oswald Spengler once famously stated that “Optimism is for cowards”.

National Review columnist John Derbyshire will be coming in to speak to the Providence College Republicans about why he believes that optimism should be reserved for the political left.

Mr. Derbyshire will be tackling many issues, all the while explaining why the right should embrace “conservative pessimism” to counter the falsehoods of our modern age.

The Republican Club has been hard at work for over 120 years to ensure that Republican values are represented on Brown’s campus and in the community at large. This year has been no different, with Republican Club members working tirelessly to support conservative candidates, and ensure that the message of mainstream America is not lost in campus political debates.

This year, members have represented the Republican Club in writings in the Brown Daily Herald, ensured the survival of the Brown Spectator: Journal of Conservative and Libertarian Thought, revived the Ivy League Republican Caucus, volunteered for conservative candidates, been appointed to the Providence Republican Party City Committee and designed a full-credit class entitled “Modern Conservatism in America” taught by Federalist Society founder, Visiting Professor Steven Calabresi, along with other experts in conservative thought.

This last accomplishment required a herculean effort, of which we are most proud. Our course has been featured in the Providence Journal, the Boston Globe and the Los Angeles Times, to name a few. I have also spoken about the course on WHJJ’s Helen Glover Show, NPR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook and at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Though these mediums I have been able to inform the nation about the great work we are doing at Brown.Despite these successes, our continued growth in this bluest of blue states will not be possible without the support of our friends and alumni.

If you find us worthy of your support, we ask that you either donate directly or come to enjoy beer, wine and heavy hors d’œuvre at our fundraiser in the historic Brown Faculty Club on April 14th from 6 to 8pm. An invitation to this event is attached, and though donations will be accepted at the door, we ask that you do RSVP in advance.

I truly hope you can attend our event, and I appreciate your timely response. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns or the names of others you believe should be invited to our event.

Respectfully,

Terrence Louis George
President, Republican Club of Brown University

Terrence_George [at] Brown [dot] edu
69 Brown Street, Box 3799
Providence, RI 02912

http://students.brown.edu/gop/

Event: RI College Republicans Fall Social
Location: 151 Pembroke Ave., Providence, RI, 02908
Time: 9:00 PM until ???
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010

Please be our guest this coming Saturday at the JWU Cocktail Lounge of the Hotel Providence for the Annual CRFRI Convention fundraiser/after-party. The 360 degree windowed Johnson and Wales Cocktail Lounge is located on the Second Floor of the Hotel Providence located on Mathewson Street in the heart of downtown Providence. The bash will be a great opportunity for people from all walks of Republican life to hob nob with the state’s most lively conservative activists (the College Republicans) and celebrate our common values with a cocktail or two. All are invited.

Special Guests Include: National College Republican Chairman Zach Howell, CRNC Executive Director Jeremy Hagen, CRNC Northest Regional Vice Chair John Kleinhans and candidates for state-wide office. The is a fundraiser for the CRFRI, which follows their Annual Convention, which is from 1:00PM to 4:00PM on Saturday.

The JWU Cocktail Lounge at the Hotel Providence, is located at 139 Mathewson Street, in Providence, RI 02903. There will be a Cash Bar.

Check out the event at http://www.crfri.org

Suggested Donation: $25
Suggested YR Donation: $15
Checks made out to: The College Republican Federation of Rhode Island

It’s that time of year again, the time to to transact the organizational business of the year for the CR’s and to plan for the coming year. This year the convention will be at Providence College for the first time since the very first convention of the CRFRI. We will hear a report from the chair, give out the years awards, vote on the Exec Board for the new year.

Special Guests: Zack Howell, Jeremy Hagan and John Kleinhans – College Republican National Committee Chairman, Executive Director and Northeast Regional Vice Chair

Speakers:

Dr. Mike Adams – Prolific scholar, Writer, and Political Commentator
Gio Cicione – Chair of the Rhode Island Republican Party
John Robitaille – Candidate for Governor
Mark Zaccaria – Candidate for Congressional District #2
Bill Clegg – Candidate for Congressional District #2
Will Grapentine – Candidate for State Rep District 69

An after-party/fundraiser will be held in the Johnson and Wales Lounge at the Hotel Providence from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM following the Convention.

Hotel Providence | 139 Mathewson Street | Providence, RI 0290

A strong Conservative debater (a more comprehensive biography is pasted below this description; I implore all of you to examine it), Mr. D’Souza strives to elucidate the misconceptions about the effects of religion and religious behavior on our society as a whole. As Dinesh said to me himself, the topic of his speech, “Is God the Problem?”, will address the following:

“Many people, notably atheists, allege that belief in God is not merely unscientific and irrational; it is also dangerous. They argue that religion is the cause of many of the evils in the world, from the Crusades and the Inquisition to 9/11 and the current unrest in the Middle East. In this talk I will challenge this critique of God and religion and show that God, far from being the problem, is actually the main part of the solution. This is not just a case for the utility of religion, however; it is also an argument for the truth of religious belief.”

Does this sound interesting to you? If so, please join the College Republicans in MACMILLAN HALL 117, at 8PM on MONDAY APRIL 26th! View the additional material (provided below) if you want to get a feel for what the speech will be like.

Dinesh’s personal website:  http://www.dineshdsouza.com

DINESH D’SOUZA (Biography by the Young America’s Foundation):

The New York Times Magazine named him one of America’s most influential conservative thinkers. ‘The World Affairs Council’ lists him as one of the nation’s 500 leading authorities on international issues. ‘Newsweek’ cited him as one of the country’s most prominent Asian Americans.

A former policy analyst in the Reagan White House, D’Souza also served as John M. Olin Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and the Robert and Karen Rishwain Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in 1983.

Mr. D’Souza’s books have had a major influence on public opinion and public policy. His 1991 book “Illiberal Education” was the first study to publicize the phenomenon of political correctness. The book was widely acclaimed and became a New York Times bestseller for 15 weeks. It has been listed as one of the most influential books of the 1990′s.

In 1995 D’Souza published “The End of Racism”, which became one of the most controversial books of the time and a national bestseller. D”Souza’s 1997 book “Ronald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary Leader” was the first book to make the case for Reagan’s intellectual and political importance. In 2000, D’Souza published “The Virtue of Prosperity: Finding Values in an Age of Techno Affluence”, which explores the social and moral implications of wealth.

In 2002 he published his New York Times bestseller “What’s So Great About America” , which was critically acclaimed for its thoughtful patriotism. His 2003 book “Letters to a Young Conservative” has become a handbook for a new generation of young conservatives inspired by D’Souza’s style and ideas. “The Enemy at Home” published in 2006, stirred up a furious debate both on the left and the right; even so, it became a national bestseller and will be published in paperback, January 2008, with a new Afterword by the author responding to his critics.

D’Souza’s articles have appeared in virtually every major magazine and newspaper, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic Monthly, Vanity Fair, New Republic, and National Review. He has appeared on numerous television programs, including the Today Show, Nightline, The News Hour, O’Reilly Factor, Moneyline, and Hannity and Colmes.

As college students, we can see first hand the profound lack of attractive careers in the state since most major corporations have fled to more business friendly climates. In order to encourage students to come to Rhode Island’s great colleges and universities and then remain in the state, we must radically change the big government tax and spend culture in our state. John Robitaille has the courage, skills and experience needed to make it happen and therefore we endorse.

Check out his website and contact us to find out how to become involved in the campaign

Best Regards,

Jon Conradi
Chairman, College Republican Federation of Rhode Island
jonconradi [at] crfri [dot] org

Saturday April 10, 2010
Tee Off: 12:00 PM

Winnapaug Country Club
184 Shore Road
Westerly, RI 02891

Cost of Entry Includes:
Eighteen Holes with cart
Bucket of range balls at driving range
Four course steak dinner following tournament

Single: $120
Foursome: $100 each
Student ID: $85
Student Foursome: $75

Do not miss this opportunity to support the involvement and interest of college students across the state in the political process.

Please RSVP no later than April 1st
Include full name, contact information and if applicable the names of those in your foursome
Contact: Jon Conradi @ 860-235-3884 or jonconradi [at] crfri [dot] org

Jason has been very busy, working as a spokesman for the Young Americas Foundation, as well as most recently as a contributor to the blog, Hot Air. He’s kind of become known for ambushing hated public officials, and making them answer inconvenient questions. Yesterday, he confronted House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer by first “thanking him for all his work on health-care reform.” Then, after he made him feel comfortable, he went on to ambush him, asking him if it was a good idea to sic the IRS on Americans for not buying the right kind of health insurance…

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08j_0_7GjVY[/youtube]

Gang activity and crime is out of control in the City of Providence, home to five of the state’s ten colleges and universities. This situation has made violent crime a visible reality for students attending these institutions. Erik’s no nonsense commitment to crack down on crime will make certain Rhode Island is once again a safe place to come and receive a college education. Even more importantly this commitment will ensure Rhode Island holds greater opportunities for young people, susceptible to being caught up in the tailspin life of gangs and organized crime, to find success in crime free neighborhoods.

Having witnessed Erik’s drive and initiative on the campaign trail we can be confident he will carry these traits into office of Attorney General and into the backyards of criminals everywhere. We endorse.

Check out his website and contact us to find out how to become involved in the campaign

Best Regards,

Jon Conradi

College Republican Federation of Rhode Island
(860) 235-3884
jonconradi [at] crfri [dot] org