18 WAYS TO BE A GOOD LIBERAL
(Author unknown)
1. You have to be against capital punishment, but support abortion on demand.
2. You have to believe that businesses create oppression and governments create prosperity.
3. You have to believe that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens are more of a threat than U.S. nuclear weapons technology in the hands of Iran or Chinese and North Korean communists.
4. You have to believe that there was no art before federal funding.
5. You have to believe that global temperatures are less affected by cyclical changes in the earth's climate and more affected by soccer moms driving SUV's.
6. You have to believe that gender roles are artificial, but being homosexual is natural.
7. You have to believe that the AIDS virus is spread by a lack of federal funding.
8. You have to believe that the same teacher who can't teach 4th-graders how to read is somehow qualified to teach those same kids about sex.
9. You have to believe that hunters don't care about nature, but PETA activists do.
10. You have to believe that self-esteem is more important than actually doing something to earn it.
11. You have to believe that Mel Gibson spent $25 million of his own money to make "The Passion of the Christ" for financial gain only.
12. You have to believe the NRA is bad because it supports certain parts of the Constitution, while the ACLU is good because it supports certain parts of the Constitution.
13. You have to believe that taxes are too low, but ATM fees are too high.
14. You have to believe that Margaret Sanger and Gloria Steinem are more important to American history than George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Thomas Edison.
15. You have to believe that standardized tests are racist, but racial quotas and set-asides are not.
16. You have to believe that the only reason socialism hasn't worked anywhere that it has been tried is because the right people haven't been in charge.
17. You have to believe that homosexual parades displaying drag queens and transvestites should be constitutionally protected, and manger scenes at Christmas should be illegal.
18. You have to believe that this message is a part of a vast, right-wing conspiracy.

GOD BLESS AMERICA! Oops, can't do that either!

P.S. You also have to think that the US and UK in particular, and Western Civilization in general are the causes of turmoil in the world and that Islamic Jihadism doesn’t exist.

Platform Alert

It is time we expose Republicans that stray from our platform and ideals. Please Visit the NRSC Pledge page to let the National Republican Senatorial Committee know how you feel about Republicans that think they are more important than our national security.

http://thenrscpledge.com/

The NRSC Pledge:

If the United States Senate passes a resolution, non-binding or otherwise, that
criticizes the commitment of additional troops to Iraq that General Petraeus has
asked for and that the president has pledged, and if the Senate does so after
the testimony of General Petraeus on January 23 that such a resolution will be
an encouragement to the enemy, I will not contribute to any Republican senator
who voted for the resolution. Further, if any Republican senator who votes for
such a resolution is a candidate for re-election in 2008, I will not contribute
to the National Republican Senatorial Committee unless the Chairman of that
Committee, Senator Ensign, commits in writing that none of the funds of the NRSC
will go to support the re-election of any senator supporting the non-binding
resolution.

The Pledge
By Tarzana Joe

There’s 100 seats
Where the Senate meets
To deliberate our fate
And the derrieres
That sit on those chairs
Should be good and wise and great
They should lead the land
With a steady hand
And be humble at the chore
For they hold the power
At this crucial hour
When we find ourselves at war
Will they lead the way
With a naïveté
That a sane man would condemn
Could it be thus?
They’ll stop bombing us
If we just stop fighting them!?
No, it’s time to rise
And to tell those guys
Not to hem and haw and hedge
For the undersigned
Have hereby combined
And we vow to take the pledge
If you retreat
And invite defeat
We consider that a crime
If you cast your lot
With this sorry blot
Then we won’t give you a dime
Pitfalls are rife
In the public life
And the pits are deep and vast
And the public gents
With no common sense
Could find they’re falling fast.
There’s 100 seats
Where the Senate meets
And they serve at our command
As the derrieres
That sit on those chairs
Had better understand

The OREGONIAN Endorses Saxton

Please read the e-mail I just received from the Saxton Campaign. It shows a great step forward toward a Republican Governor in Oregon for the first time in decades:

Hello everyone! We are so excited by the Oregonian’s endorsement – they captured
Ron’s leadership style, his vision and his commitment to change. Enjoy and let’s all keep working hard for Victory on November 7 – my goal is 200 calls today! Lynne Saxton

FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
October 14, 2006

CONTACT: Angela Wilhelms
PHONE: 503-224-2006


Oregonian Endorses Saxton for Governor

Recognizing the desperate need for change in Oregon’s top office, The Oregonian has endorsed Ron Saxton to be Oregon’s next governor. The Sunday edition of the paper echoes what voters throughout Oregon believe: it’s time for a change at the top because this state is not living up to its potential, and we need a governor willing to actually lead Oregon down a better path.


Below are some excerpts from the editorial, “Change begins at the top,” that appears in the Sunday edition of the newspaper:

“Ron Saxton opens many of his campaign appearances with a question: Are you satisfied with Oregon and its state government? We’re not.”

“This state must change, and the change must begin at the top: Voters should elect Ron Saxton as the next governor.”

“But Oregon needs new energy, new blood, new ideas and a determination to get them done. And only Saxton, the most capable Republican candidate for Oregon governor in the 24 years that Democrats have held the job, promises to bring that passion for change to the executive office.”

“Saxton, meanwhile, is eager to pursue creative, even controversial, ways to make available dollars stretch further. He doesn’t believe the only chance is a new insurance tax, or the same shrunken state patrol. He’s ready to attack the health care costs eroding education budgets. He’s prepared to experiment with outsourcing some state administrative tasks to save money and be more effective. He’s willing to
go looking for cost savings, efficiencies and innovations where no Oregon governor has gone over the past two decades.”

“…on the core issues – strengthening education, bolstering the police and restoring the trust of voters – Saxton stands just where Oregon’s next governor must stand.”

“It is a leap of faith to endorse a former school board chairman over a sitting governor. If all was well, we would recommend that voters re-elect Kulongoski, but the times demand a fresh look at Oregon’s problems and Saxton brings an open, independent mind to the task. We recommend that voters select him as their next governor.”

The full editorial will be available online at http://www.oregonlive.com/ on Sunday, October 15; a transcription is attached.

-View Editorial here-
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Special Ron Saxton event announced at Linfield College...

Linfield College Republicans are hosting a campaign stop for Ron Saxton in Linfield's Melrose Hall on October 19th from 7-8pm. Please help them to spread the word. They want this to be packed so please attend and tell as many people as you can to attend! Thanks for all your help.

Our invitation comes straight from:
Erin Edelen
Publicity Director-Oregon Federation of College Republicans
President-Linfield College Republicans
Vice President- Linfield Model United Nations

I just read an interesting statement from candidate for Congress, Derrick Kitts. It reads, in part, "To date it has been 72 days since Derrick Kitts challenged David Wu to debate. Kitts’ campaign signs read “Who’s Derrick Kitts”, maybe they should say “Where’s Wu?” The campaign can be reached at 503-640-4089 or Derrick@derrickkitts.com.". Derrick also asked another great question - don't we need a good leader instead of just a good fundraiser?

Yamhill County
Republican
Central Committee

Precinct Walking:
If any of you plan on walking your precincts between now and election day (which I certainly hope and expect), please let me know. We’ve received a large number of brochures and bumper stickers from the Yes on Measure 43 (Protect Our Teen Daughters – Parental Notification) folks.

Brian Van Bergen
Chair, Yamhill County Republicans
briandlvb@verizon.net
http://www.yamhillrepublicans.us/
http://www.yamhillrepublicans.blogspot.com/

Paid for by the Yamhill County Republican Central CommitteeNot Authorized By Any Candidate Or Candidate Committee

This is a recreation of an article I wrote last year. What has happened to American I asked?

What happened?

May 8th 2005 marked the 60th anniversary of the Allied victory over the Axis powers of World War II. Commonly referred to as “VE day”, our Victory in Europe came at a heavy price, but few would argue with the notion that we simply had to win. If those brave men and women of our Armed Forces hadn’t sacrificed, we could very well be speaking German today, or worse yet, some among us wouldn’t be here at all.

We have brave men and women fighting today as well. They are serving their country and working to make this a better world for all of us. My question is “what happened”? What happened to the America of the 1940’s? What happened to the sense of honor, duty, industry, ingenuity and grit that helped us win a decisive Victory in Europe in relatively short order (D-Day was June 6th 1944 – VE Day was May 8th 1945)?

In the HBO series “Band of Brothers”, a WWII veteran introduces an episode by commenting on the sentiment of the era “We came from a small small town and three fellas in that town, who were ‘4F’, committed suicide because they couldn’t go – a different time”.

That line has been haunting ever since. My fellow Republicans and right thinking Americans, what has happened to us and how can we get back that devotion to God, country and each other that once was so common? Am I too optimistic in thinking we can some day bring that level of citizenship and civility back before it’s too late?

Not only did 18-year-old boys give their lives to win WWII but those that were home did what they could to shorten the war. Besides the paper drives, rubber drives and victory gardens, the race for productivity and ingenuity was common. Just think, before the war, there was no such think as a “Jeep”, the Higgins boat landing craft or radar. What other nation on earth had the will power, the political framework and economic structure that would breed such a successful campaign while fostering invention?

Do we in 2006 have the same will power to endure through the trials of combat? War is never a sanitary or predictable enterprise. In WWII, Operation Market Garden saw 10,000 men (from Allies alone – British, American, Canadian & Polish) parish and we lost roughly 900 in training exercises for D-Day. I’m afraid that today’s media, most politicians and especially our friends in Hollywood would have demanded that we get out of the war and let Hitler have his way with all of Europe.

Would we give up a couple of televisions, microwaves or trips to the movies in order to win the War on Terror? Are we encouraging those that we work with to be as industrious and inventive as possible to make sure the country maintains a strong economic position that could withstand another major domestic terrorist act?

America today is in a sad state of affairs. I believe it is incumbent upon those of us that understand what is at stake to do all we can to re-right the ship. So this is my call to arms my friends – take that fire in your belly and do something with it. The opposition (both foreign and domestic) will not tire. They will not waver. They will not give up.

Terrorists still have us in their sights. The anti-gun types will not stop until you have no guns in your homes. Some will not stop until any “two or more beings that have feelings for each other” can marry. Others will stop at nothing until the State owns all property.

Republicans have a nasty tendency of being employed and don’t have as much time on our hands as the “Moveon.org” types. We often feel like we’ve won a battle and can move on to other things. I beg you not to sit back just because we did well in the last election, but to pick your battles and volunteer to help us continue the fight of saving America.

Please consider the following announcement from Kim Thatcher. Kim is an excellent "Freshman" Legislator. Please support her efforts to get re-elected. If you can't make it to this event, please invite any of your acquaintances from her district (Keizer, St. Paul, Newberg, etc.) to join the festivities.

Sincerely, Brian Van Bergen


State Rep House Dist 25
Keizer, St. Paul, Newberg

News Release
August 14, 2006

Contact: Dawn Phillips
503.750.1764 -- HD25@comcast.net

Thatcher Campaign Fundraiser August 24th

(Keizer) Oregon House Majority Leader Wayne Scott (R-Canby) is hosting a reception on Thursday August 24th in honor of State Representative Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer) to help her campaign for re-election to House District 25. The fundraiser is called “A Reception to Celebrate Positive Leadership” and it runs from 4 PM to 6 PM at J. James Restaurant, 325 High Street SE, Salem.

“As State Representative, Kim Thatcher has worked hard to bring accountability to state government. She has been an effective voice for her constituents and an energetic leader in our caucus. We all need her in Salem,” said Scott.

“We are hoping to have several current and former state legislators attend the event, along with many local civic and business leaders from Marion and Yamhill counties,” said Thatcher. The reception is open to anyone who wants to meet the candidate or chat with other community leaders in attendance and contributions are encouraged.

Representative Thatcher is encouraged by the feedback she’s getting from voters. “I hear from people all over my legislative district who say they want a good education for our kids, more jobs and tougher laws against illegal immigration,” noted Thatcher. “These and other issues are why I want to return to the legislature to keep working for the voters in House District 25.”

House District 25 covers Keizer, Newberg, and St. Paul. Thatcher was first elected to the seat in 2004 after defeating former Representative Vic Backlund. To learn more about her campaign go to www.kimthatcher.net email kim@kimthatcher.net or call 503.932-1291.

For more information on the reception on August 24th contact Jenna at Majority 2006 at 503.540.7725 or email majority@oregonhouserepublicans.org. Their website is www.oregonhouserepublicans.org.

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Paid for & Authorized by The Friends of Kim Thatcher PO Box 9111, Salem, OR 97305

Please see the attached campaign update from Oregon's next Governor, Ron Saxton. It's time we all get working together. Let's start getting our friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers informed and involved. Sign up and help Ron get elected. In many cases we'll be able to tell Oregonians about Ron, but also work for our local candidates (like Larry George, Donna Nelson, Kim Thatcher, etc.) at the same time. We'll be placing lawn signs for all of our candidates at the same time. When walking precincts, we will be able to pass out all literature available.

The kicker - the more volunteers we have, the more we can accomplish.

Sincerely,Brian Van Bergen
Chair, Yamhill County Republicans
yamhillrepublicans@verizon.net
www.yamhillrepublicans.blogspot.com

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:41 PM
Subject: Saxton Campaign Update!

Ron has owned and operated a commercial cherry farm in the town of Rickreall, Oregon.
Wasco County Central Committee Dinner8/17/2006 6:00pm-8:00pmWasco County FairgroundsTygh Valley
Baker County Central Committee Summer Picnic/Fundraiser8/18/2006 5:30pm-8:30pmHarrell Hereford Ranch42590 Pocahontas RoadBaker City
Lazy Fair8/20/2006 11:00am-1:00pmBarton ParkJust off HWY 224, 9.8 miles East of Clackamas
Benton County GOP Picnic and Central Committee Meeting8/24/2006 6:00pm-7:30pmAvery Park15th and Avery AvenueCorvallis
Lane County Central Committee Summer Picnic8/26/2006 3:00pm-5:00pmLone Pine FarmsRiver Road, Between Santa Clara and Junction City
All Events
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Face Facts


A Note from RonDuring my campaign I have traveled to all parts of this great state and the message I hear is overwhelmingly clear: It’s time for change in the governor’s office.
We’re now less than three months away from making that change and, as your new governor, I will provide the leadership we’ve been lacking for far too long. I will bring with me to Salem new ideas, imagination and a commitment to creating a more responsible, efficient and effective state government.
You deserve more out of the governor’s office and by working together we will make good on the words of Thomas Edison who once said, “If we did the things we are capable of doing, we would astound ourselves.”
Together we will put Oregon on the right track again –
Together we will reform Oregon’s education system, not by making small changes, but by embracing bold ideas with proven results and putting education funding first in our budget process.
Together we will cut government waste and inefficiency, not by tinkering around the edges, but by being aggressive about accountability, efficiency and performance. We will show that government can live within its means and we will hold the line on taxes.
Together we will promote Oregon’s clean energy industries, expanding on the many innovative projects and ideas already underway in our state to reduce dependency on oil and improve the environment.
Together we will invest in Oregon’s future through greater commitment to Oregon’s universities and community colleges, support for Oregon’s businesses, and reducing the cost of healthcare.
You can learn more about my campaign – our campaign – for change by visiting my website at www.votesaxton.com. Here you can read about issues, see the latest news and check out my upcoming events.
Help Ron Bring New Leadership to Salem!Here are a few ways you can help Ron win in November and bring much-needed change to Oregon’s state government. Simply send an email to info@votesaxton.com for any of these important action items:
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Participate in Saxton for Governor Super Saturday on August 26th or September 9th by making phone calls or delivering literature door to door in your neighborhood. Simply send an email to james.anderson@votesaxton.com to sign up!
Send an email to friends and family encouraging them to support Ron with their vote and by volunteering!
Contribute to Ron’s Campaign!Your contribution – no matter what size – can help Ron take his message of leadership and positive change to as many Oregonians around the state as possible. You can make a secure online contribution or get a form to mail in a contribution by clicking here.
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Here is a news release from the Derrick Kitts campaign (Kitts is running for Congress. He will be representing the 1st Congressional District in Oregon and will unseat Congressman Wu.)

For Immediate ReleaseContact:

MacKensey Thompson(503) 640-4089
Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Kitts Accepts Debate Invitation from Local Civic Group
Want to see Wu there? Make sure to bring 299 of your friends

HILLSBORO—A member of a Hillsboro civic group,
speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Monday that the David Wu
for Congress campaign said that Congressman Wu was unable to
participate in a debate with State Representative and candidate for
Congress Derrick Kitts because their membership was less than 300.

When the group contacted the Kitts campaign about the debate, Derrick
gladly accepted. “I would like to know what David is doing that is more
important than meeting with the people of Oregon. Where’s Wu?
The people of the First District should be given the opportunity to see
the candidates in order to determine which candidate best reflects their
views on the issues that matter to them,” Derrick said.

In 1998, David Wu ran for Congress and he too believed that the people of
the First District should be able to see the candidates side by side. Mr.
Wu’s press release dated July 31, 1998 stated, “We think the voters of the
First Congressional District deserve a chance to evaluate the two
candidates side by side, and learn what each candidate stands for [sic].
That is what democracy is all about.”

The Kitts for Congress campaign couldn’t agree more. They too have
submitted numerous debate requests to the David Wu campaign. To date,
there has been no answer from the Wu camp.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Derrick Kitts is a 4th generation native. Currently serving his second term in the Oregon State Legislature, Derrick serves as the Majority Whip and Chairman of the powerful Rules Committee, Derrick continues to work and address the many important issues affecting the residents of Oregon and works hard to serve as an effective advocate for the constituents he represents.

Since he entered the legislature in 2003, Derrick has been leading the fight for campaign finance reform and strengthening our economy through job creation. Derrick understands the best way to fund our schools and senior programs are to ensure a strong workforce with family wage jobs. Derrick also understands that the government runs best when the people have faith their government is being run ethically and honorably. In Congress, Derrick will fight to ensure our schools are funded at levels that are needed for success by all children of all ages. Derrick will also show the same tenacity for bringing integrity to the political process in Washington DC as he has done so effectively in the Oregon Legislature.

Read more about Derrick’s background by visiting his website www.derrickkitts.com.
Or get in contact with his campaign:
MacKensey Thompson
mackensey@derrickkitts.com
Deputy Campaign Manager
DERRICK KITTS FOR CONGRESS
P 503-640-4089
F 503-640-4055