DCRP Summer BBQ Scheduled for July 10, Rain or Shine
The Davidson County GOP is pleased to announce the date for its popular Summer BBQ Picnic is July 10, 2010. The picnic, which will be held RAIN-OR-SHINE, will run from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and will be held in the Centennial Park Pavilion in Nashville’s Centennial Park.
There will be a lot for participants to do besides consume lots of BBQ with all the fixins! There will be a Silent Auction, a Straw Poll, drawings for Door Prizes and plenty of time to meet the GOP candidates for Governor, Congress and a variety of Local Offices.
Tickets are on sale now. Students with a valid ID can get in for just $10. The rest of the tickets are $20 each or $50 for a family. Come on out for a great time, meet the candidates and help support the Davidson County GOP.
We’ll see you there!!
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Schwartz Calls for Removal of ICE Chief, Asking “Where’s Jim Cooper on this?”
Bob Schwartz, Republican candidate for the 5th Congressional District today expressed outrage at the contents of a leaked memo from the office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In it, the Obama Administration mandated more than 24 changes “to make the immigration detention system less penal and more humane”.
The changes being ordered by the White House include the following:
* Dance classes, movie nights and bingo
* Free and unmonitored phone service
* Free email access
* Arts and crafts
* More variety in dining options
* Self service beverage stations
* Fresh vegetable bars
* Fresh carrot sticks
* Hanging plants
* Recreation in a natural setting
In what must have been motivated by a desire not to damage their self esteem, gang members not yet convicted of major crimes won’t be subject to searches and pat downs.
“All that seems to be lacking is a fresh mint on their pillow each morning,” Schwartz said. He continued: “I remember Tennesseans who struggle each day to keep their jobs and homes and I think of the many Nashvillians who lost so much in the recent flood. This sort of preferred treatment makes me furious! Our hard earned money pays for this insanity.”
“Unlike Jim Cooper, who meekly goes along with the radical Pelosi/Obama agenda, I will not hesitate to raise my voice in protest whenever either party forgets the folks back home.”
Continued Schwartz, “John Morton, the head of ICE should be fired. The stakes are too high to accept continued poor performance in this position. I encourage anyone who agrees with me to call Jim Cooper at 615-736-5295 and ask that he finally raise his voice in this area.”
To learn more about Bob Schwartz, visit www.ElectBobSchwartz.com or www.BeatCooper.com.
Contact:
Tom Ryan – Communications Director / Elect Bob Schwartz / 615-952-5125 / Kirchhain1@aol.com
Coffee and Sweets Meet ‘N Greet with Lonnie Spivak
You are invited to a Meet ‘N Greet evening with Lonnie Spivak, conservative candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th District!
The evening will begin with Mr. Spivak, highlighting his conservative campaign and addressing pressing political issues. For the remainder of the evening, you will have the opportunity meet with Lonnie and his campaign staff to discuss your thoughts.
More importantly, find out how you can join the Conservative revolution and help Lonnie unseat incumbent Rep. Jim Cooper!
A variety of dessert choices, as well as coffees and flavored creamers & liqueurs will be served.
To RSVP, “Register Now!” Tickets are $35 per person and $60 per couple.
Dress is business/business casual. Contact Information
Please feel free to call or email with any questions you may have about the Meet ‘N Greet, or how to donate to the campaign without attending the event.
We look forward to seeing you at the clubhouse!
Sincerely,
Tammi Turner, Fundraising Chair
Lonnie Spivak for Congress
tammi@lonniespivak.com
Where:
BURTON HILLS CLUBHOUSE
Burton Hills Estates
Just off Hillsboro Road
in the Heart of Green Hills
Nashville, TN 37215
When:
June 22, 2010
5:00 PM – 08:00 PM
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A Peaceful Death – a Memorial Day Remembrance
I stood by the bedside as the young soldier talked with his father about World War II. In the last year, most of what his father talked about with him were the days he spent in Italy. He often told a story about the men in his platoon taking up money to throw a party for the civilians in a small town that had been devastated by the war. He was especially proud of that! He talked about many secret night missions. As his son listened, he had his own stories on his heart. He had already served six deployments on four continents. He was 44 years old.
A couple of days later, the soldier’s father died. Tears streamed down the face of his wife of 63 years. We were all in the room. The young man commented, “I have never seen a peaceful death. I am thankful that Dad went peacefully.”
We can listen to the news. We can see the pictures. But I am thankful that we do not have to witness the agonizing death in war. You see, we have soldiers that do that FOR US. Unbelievable isn’t it? It’s a soldier who witnesses the violence and takes up arms so we don’t have to. I don’t want anyone in my family to EVER forget that! I hope you don’t
either. TELL THEM THE TRUE STORIES.
By the way, that young soldier died two years later. Tears streamed down the face of his mother. The passing of his father was the only peaceful death he ever witnessed. John F. Kennedy said, “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.” If liberty is to succeed, all will have to give some . . . some will have to give all!
May your family be blessed this Memorial Day. Remember our Veterans and those currently serving in our military!
My Best,
Sheila
Nathan James for GOP State Executive Committee, District 20
I am Nathan James, a conservative constitutionalist devoted to keeping the Tennessee Republican Party the strong, vibrant and rational alternative to the big government liberal philosophy espoused by the left. I am proud to be pro life, pro second amendment, and pro liberty. Please take 3 minutes and watch my video to get a better perspective on me. I’m running for the GOP State Executive Committee for Tennessee State Senate District 20 (map). I ask for your vote, and I ask you for your generous financial support. Together we can assure that the philosophies of liberty and freedom are the governing philosophies.
You can safely and securely support Nathan for GOP SEC by clicking on this link or on the button below.
Lonnie Spivak Campaign for US House, TN-05 Releases Campaign Video
Lonnie Spivak, 5th District Congressional Candidate,
Releases First Commercial.
Nashville, TN – May 10, 2010 - Lonnie Spivak, Republican candidate for the Congressional 5th District in Nashville has just released his first campaign commercial online via YouTube and his campaign website voteforlonnie.com.
“I’m proud to have this commercial available for everyone to see. It not only gets my campaign message out there, it also celebrates the hard work of my staff and volunteers. For their efforts over the last several months, I owe each of them my heartfelt gratitude,” Spivak said.
A native Nashvillian, Spivak grew up in Bellevue and attended public schools in the Hillwood cluster. His involvement with local conservative groups such as Tea Party Nation, Tennessee Tea Party, Sumner United for Responsible Government, 9.12 Project Group and ACT! for America, has been instrumental in his decision to serve in public office. A local small business owner, Lonnie is married with two daughters, and is active in the community, supporting several charities including the T.J. Martell Foundation, which funds critical research in cancer, leukemia and AIDS.
Spivak’s conservative platform includes smaller government, lower taxes, congressional term limits and tort reform. He is opposed to cap and trade, a single-payer healthcare system and amnesty for illegal immigrants.
For more on Lonnie Spivak and his campaign, go to www.voteforlonnie.com
Sheila Butt Will Volunteer, Will You?
Sheila Butt is the GOP candidate for Tennessee State House, District 64. She’s put together a video outlining some of what it means to her to be a Tennessee Volunteer. She wants you to know that she’ll volunteer and hopes that you will, too! Take a look and see if you can volunteer with her!
Bob Schwartz for US House – TN 5th District
This is a battle worth fighting! This battle must be won!
Prepared to Fight
* Republican National Convention, Delegate (2008)
* Republican National Convention, Platform Committee (2008)
* Music Row for McCain/Palin, Founder (2008)
* Davidson County GOP, Membership Chair (2009-2010)
* Leadership Institute, Grassroots Training Coordinator (2010)
Life Experience
* Worked his way through college as a waiter & short order cook (Michigan)
* Studied health services administration & was Class President in graduate school (Yale)
* Career began stacking parts in a MOPAR warehouse
* Strong track-record as an executive in healthcare administration
* Physical fitness enthusiast
* Active member of Saint George’s Episcopal Church
Priorities in Congress
* Operating Principal: Constitution-consistent government.
* Fiscal Health: (i) A ten percent reduction in all non-military spending. (ii) No new federal programs until the federal budget is in balance. (iii) Require members of Congress to participate in the same healthcare and retirement programs as other citizens. (iv) Begin the process of amending the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced federal budget.
* Employment: Reduce intrusive government regulations and tax burdens on small businesses.
Healthcare: Kill The Bill … (i) Stop ObamaCare in its tracks by tying it up in the committees writing regulations as well as starving it in the authorization (budget) process. (ii) Start over with focused, straightforward measures that improve the system by giving more power to the consumer (e.g., increase tax-free Health Savings Account allowances, eliminate pre-existing condition features of insurance plans).
You can visit Bob’s website here and safely and securely elect Bob Schwartz Congress by clicking on this link or on the Donate button below.
Aliens and Immigration: A Common Sense Fix
I subscribe to the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) philosophy to solving problems. When it comes to solving the problem of illegal aliens present in our nation, we need to keep things simple. The root of the current trouble can be traced to two factors: poor border security and an arduous immigration process. The federal government is responsible for both of these issues; the federal government has failed at both. To fix the problems we need to get back to some basic common sense.
If a water pipe breaks in a house, the first thing you do is turn off the water at the point it enters the house. After that you can fix the broken pipe and begin to clean up the standing water. The first thing that the federal government needs to do is stop the flow of illegal aliens into this country. This is the most important issue. We must strengthen and secure our borders and coastlines.
Once the flow of illegal aliens into our country is stopped we can streamline the process by which immigrants come to the US and address the issue of those who are here illegally. Currently, it is far too difficult for those wanting to immigrate to the United States to get here. We need to simplify and streamline that bureaucratic process. It is a shame that there are Americans with loved ones in other countries that wait years and spend thousands of dollars to get into the US to be with their families while we are bringing legal immigrants from other countries into our neighborhoods by the thousands. The process for those who want to get to the US should be easier and conscious of time.
To address illegal aliens currently present in the US, state and local law enforcement must have authority to identify, arrest, and deport illegal aliens. Taxpayer funded social services provided to illegal aliens must be halted. Those employing illegal aliens must be held accountable for breaking the law, as well. If the alien’s funding and income are cut off then they will be forced to relocate.
Some will be tempted to label such an approach as cruel. However, it is completely consistent with the immigration policies of other countries. Try sneaking into Canada, Great Britain, France or even Mexico itself and living off of their social system. You will find that America’s policy is quite lenient compared to other nations and has been for years.
Some Americans are upset with Arizona for passing and signing into law a measure allowing the state to protect itself from the financial drain illegal aliens create in that state. Our country was established as, and is still, a collection of sovereign states with a duty to their citizens to protect their rights. If the federal government refuses to enforce the laws of our country to ensure the safety of the individual and collective states and citizenry then it falls to the states themselves to do so.
In this matter, as in so many others, our Congress and Federal Government continue to fail the citizenry of OUR United States. Americans must stand up for themselves and RID the Houses of Congress (Senate & House of Representatives) of those representatives that have turned their back on our constitution and on the people they were elected to represent. The current Representative from Tennessee’s 5th District, Jim Cooper, has been a part of that failure for years. That must stop.
Please help me as I fight for the cause of America and seek to remove Jim Cooper from Tennessee’s 5th Us House Seat. www.VoteWhitfield.com.
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James Whitfield
Candidate TN 5th Congressional District
615.613.1452
James Lomax for Huntsville, AL City Council
James Lomax was born in Decatur, Alabama on July 6th 1991 where he lived until he was five years old.
The family then moved to Huntsville, Alabama where James has been raised and plans to live the rest of his life.
James was in the Huntsville school system his whole life, so he has great understanding of what our school’s situations are currently like.
He attended Mountain Gap Middle school, and graduated from Virgil I. Grissom High School in 2009.
James is now currently an Acquisition Management major at The University of Alabama in Huntsville where he is the president of the UAH chapter of Young Americans for Liberty, a true conservative group for young people.
James has been active in many political organizations from a young age such as Campaign for Liberty, Young Americans for Liberty’s father organization.
During the 2008 presidential election James campaigned for Congressman Ron Paul (TX) in the Huntsville area.
James understands the needs of south Huntsville having lived there for thirteen years, and he truly cares deeply for the area he calls home.
You can safely and securely support James’ campaign for City Council by clicking on this link or on the button below.
