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Navarro Co. Candidate “Meet & Greet”

Hispanic Republican Club Of Navarro County

Candidate Meet & Greet

IOOF Event Center

601 North 45th Street, Corsicana

2:00pm to 5:00pm

The Hispanic Republican Club of Navarro County will Host this event and invites the community of Navarro County to join them. An open invitation to all State and U.S. Congressional Candidates to join us in this event. Included in this event will be a GOPisForMe presentation by Duke Machado, Co-founder of GOPisForMe, Guest Speaker Frank Steed, Republican Party County Chairman. We need to get involved and energized for the up coming elections. We need the enthusiasm of every voter.

Sponsored by GOPisForMe



Aggies for Palestine, Anti-Semitic rhetoric on Texas A&M Campus?

This letter came to me today from a fellow GOPisForMe member and student at Texas A&M University.  It spells out the intentions and agenda of the group, Aggies for Palestine, and provides documented evidence of their anti-Semitic rhetoric.  Please help by passing this information along to anyone who can help end this sort of tactic on our State supported college campuses.

“Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

I hope this e-mail finds all of you doing well. I am writing to you today to discuss activities on Texas A&M campus both which are disturbing and alarming. Moreover, I am writing to ask for your help in the most professional manner possible. The activity to which I am specifically referring to is the formation of the Aggies for Palestine on Campus. When I first heard about this group over the 2011-2012 Christmas break, I was initially curious as I believed this group would merely advocate a peaceful and responsible two state solution to the conflicts surrounding the State of Israel. However, the more research I conducted concerning this organization, the more disturbed I became. Attached in the documents you will find evidence of the disturbing nature of the recently formed student group, Aggies for Palestine.

In the attachment Constitution, you will find the group’s stated purpose, vision, and rules of procedure. You will notice I have highlighted the vision of this group as this is the area I would like to pay particular attention to. The vision is contained in both the attachment Constitution as well as the attachment Purpose. The multi-colored accusations against Israel are the issues specifically to which I would like to bring to your attention. Most alarming are the accusations that Israel is an apartheid state, the notation that Palestinians are refugees, and the advocating for a right of return.

As you may well know, the accusation that Israel is an apartheid state comes from the wall which is currently being built along the long-established borders between the West Bank and the State of Israel. The purpose of this wall is to protect the State of Israel and to prevent future suicide bombings in civilian areas. Such proof of this issue is that since the first contiguous segment was constructed in 2006, terrorist attacks which numbered at 73, killing a total of 293 and injuring over 1,900 others has been reduced to 12 attacks, killing only 64 and wounding 445. (Information obtained from The Anti-Terrorist Fence by Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

The next item which lambasts the state of Israel is the notion that Palestinians are refugees. This accusation arises from the belief that upon the declaration of Israel as a sovereign nation on 14 May 1948, the State of Israel unreasonably and forcibly drove the non-Jewish inhabitants out of the newly formed State. I assure you nothing could be further from the truth. We know, as reflected in the official Israeli position the:

…the Arabs in Palestine were asked to stay and live as citizens in the Jewish state. Instead, they chose to leave, either because they were unwilling to live with the Jews, or because they expected an Arab military victory which would annihilate the Zionists. They thought they could leave temporarily and return at their leisure. Later, an additional claim was put forth, namely that the Palestinians were ordered to leave [by their imams], with radio broadcasts instructing them to quit their homes.

Furthermore, any claim which argues that Palestinian villages were forced to excavate by Israeli soldiers is either disingenuous or dishonest in its entirety. For starters, Israeli soldiers did forcibly remove people from Palestinian villages. But these evacuation orders were given in May 1948, weeks after the initial hostilities between Arab nations and Israel had begun. Secondly, as discovered by Benny Morris, in The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem Revisited, the Arab High Committee on March 8, 1948 was ordered by the Arab National Committee to “forcibly evacuate women, children, and the elderly to a faraway area from the dangers. Any opposition to this order is an obstacle to the holy war and will hamper the operations of the fighters in these districts”. This unwillingness to live under Jewish authority was noted in its contribution to the 1948 Palestinian exodus by George Crews McGhee in On the frontline in the Cold War: an ambassador reports (1997) as well as known historian Joseph Schechtman and Professor at King’s College London, Efraim Karsh.

The last item from the Constitutuion and Purpose which raises immediate concern is the advocating for the right of return. The right of return is the internationally recognized right of people to return to their country of origin. While on the onset, this idea has many merits, in the application to the State of Israel, the results are catastrophic. If the State of Israel were forced to grant the demands contained in the Palestinian right of return, which includes the right to return to an exact property location, it would, in so doing, forcibly evict Jews from their homes so that other people can then inhabit them.

Having finished discussing the immediate issues contained in the Constitution, I would also ask that you regard the document Facebook Photos. In this document you will find several photos taken from the Aggies for Palestine’s Facebook page. The two photos I would like to point your attention to are the two center photos. You will notice in both of these photos the Keffiyeh is present. As has been documented by Caroline Glick from the Jerusalem Post, Rhonda Koenig from the Independent in Britain, Kim Kibum from the New York Times, and authors Frank B. Tipton and Cas Muddle, this garment is a symbol of solidarity with Palestine. In particular, it is a symbol of solidarity with the Fatah, a Palestinian political party who calls for the full liberation of Palestine and all Palestinian lands with Jerusalem as its capital. Furthermore, in 2007, Fatah, as the majority party in the Palestinian National Authority, agreed to work in coordination with Hamas who won elections in the Gaza Strip in 2005. Clarification on the meaning of “all Palestinian lands” can be found on the Keffiyeh (in the center-right photo, look at the bottom left. Specifically the end of the Keffiyeh.) Further clarification can be found in the top center photo as well as the bottom center photo, both which have the entire state of Israel in the colors of red, green, and black (the colors associated with Palestinian nationalism).

There are many issues and subjects which I did not discuss due to the nature and purpose of this e-mail. While I believe the issues of the history surrounding the State of Israel and the emerging anti-Semitic dialogue must be discussed in the future, the purpose of this e-mail is to ask for your most professional assistance in addressing the issue of anti-Semitic rhetoric on Texas A&M campus. I do not believe this rhetoric should be tolerated and I am shocked that such anti-Semitic rhetoric would be sponsored by Texas A&M University officials. While I fully support academia being the market place of ideas, the principles of hate and purposeful manipulation of history have no legitimate place in an intellectual dialogue as they threaten the very fabric on which the market place is built.

In order to address this issue, I have been privileged to work with the Texas Aggie Conservatives and the College Republicans who have agreed to help being Dr. David Horowitz to speak on A&M campus. He is tentatively scheduled to speak on 16 April 2012. The charge to have him speak is $7,000. Texas Aggie Conservatives are currently in the process of working to establish a secure account for the purpose of bringing in Dr. Horowitz to speak. As soon as I find the number to which any donations can be wired, I will forward this information on to you. If you would like to help us achieve our goal, we would be most grateful. In order to receive the account information, please e-mail me at johnson2380@gmail.com. For any other ways you would like to help, please feel free to e-mail me as well. Please feel free to forward to all those who would be interested. This will require a team effort!!! I look forward to working with all of you!”

Links:

Aggies for Palestine Constitution

Aggies for Palestine Purpose

Aggies for Palestine Facebook Pics

 

 



Meeting in Dallas!

The perception minorities have of the Republican Party is something we must overcome if we are to ever connect with the people.  For decades, Democrats have positioned us as the rich White guys who don’t care about the average person.  But we’re not all White…and we’re not all rich.  They think we’re money hungry lawyers, bankers and professionals who don’t know what it’s like to struggle.  Wrong again.  They’ve been told that to vote for a Republican is to vote against your people.

Tonight I’ll be speaking with the Dallas County Republican Party Outreach Committee, a meeting arranged shortly after a one-on-one visit with Dallas GOP Chairman, Wade Emmert.  We met at a Starbucks in Cedar Hill and visited for a few hours about the future of the Dallas County Republican Party.

I interviewed him, then he interviewed me, both learning each other’s motives and ideas for growing the Party.  In the end, we both concluded that collaboration and unification could have a tremendous impact not only in the community, but the Party would also benefit from the tangible difference it made through outreach efforts.

For decades, Democrats have been on the front lines, “helping” the underprivileged find their way to all the government hand-outs they can muster.  It’s led the community into a trap.  Now, 30 years later, we see generations of welfare families stacked on each other, unable to escape. I look forward to meeting the members of the Outreach Committee, who have chosen to be in the trenches.  We will talk about our education initiative, Stepping Stones, and how we can impact the local community through volunteer efforts of dedicated Dallas County Republicans who see the future and choose to play a role in its development.  They choose to give their free time to help others, and will be on the front lines in the battle to keep Texas Red!

 



What if?

Depending on your background and what you have achieved to date, the future can mean many things.  To the struggling family, unable to keep up, the future is a nightmare.  And to those with means, who have achieved financial success, the future is filled with opportunities.

It doesn’t matter which category you’re in, how we handle the next eight years will define our country for the next one hundred years.

A few years ago, many of us knew nothing of Hispanic population trends and how we Hispanics will become the Majority in Texas by 2020.  But today, our Presidential debates begin with questions on immigration and border security, two issues at the core of the Hispanic community.  At a time when we (Republicans) are just beginning to realize the importance of harnessing the potential of the Hispanic community, the Democrat Party is hiring PAID staff to open “Promesa” offices on college campuses across the state of Texas.

Promesa…Promise in English.  What promises are they making?  Who knows, but while our Party sits and waits, leaving it to grassroots organizations to figure things out themselves, opportunity is slipping away.  How will we be able to compete?  Our message?  If it was just about the message, Hispanics would have already become Republicans, but it’s not.

Democrats have been working in Hispanic communities for decades, helping the underprivileged survive by connecting them to the proper agency to assist them.  They are in the churches, at the soccer games and in the Hispanic Chambers.  They work closely with LULAC, who has always been perceived as loyal to the Democrat Party.  Of course, now, they dominate the Hispanic communities and the people are being conditioned to “take.”  “You deserve that money,” they say.  I’ve heard others say, “Well, if the Government is going to give the money away, then it’s not wrong.”  Dependency is more powerful than fear.  Eventually, people vote to keep their benefits, and the Candidate that tells them what they want to hear, gets elected.

I was talking with a fellow Republican yesterday about what it would take to get the Hispanic Community to recognize they held the same values as our Party.  I replied, “Before you start thinking of ways to bring Hispanics to the Party, you have to make sure it’s safe for them to jump.  Why would we want to send Hispanics to our local Republican Party office, when we know from personal experience how they will be received?  Until we have a Party that stands at the door with open arms, Hispanics will not leave the Democrat Party.”

Loyalty is a powerful characteristic, and Hispanics take pride in loyalty.

Personally, I know there are many Republican Leaders who understand what’s at stake.  I know there are good people in the Party who want to see the Party take on a new approach.  We need a grand vision, a game plan that utilizes the willingness and ability of millions of Hispanics across the country working on common issues, united.

What if the Republican Party had an eight year plan…the time it will take for Hispanics to become the Majority in Texas.  We could organize our members, use Party tools like Voter vault, contact Hispanic Republicans and take the Party to the community.  What if we helped students graduate and find their way to college or technical school.  We could help them get those high-paying jobs that we say are coming. They will become our newest contributors to society, buying homes, cars, and raising children to be patriots.

It’s prosperity.  Everyone wants it, but not everyone knows how to get it.  If our Party focused on proactive efforts to make a long-term real impact, the people would see action over rhetoric, which would diminish the negative image Democrats have been projecting for years. It’s a two-way street.  Yes, Hispanics must be willing to become involved, but the “Establishment” must be willing to embrace them when they come.



Hispanic Republican Club of McLennan County – January 30th Meeting

We invite you to join us on January 30th, 2012 for our first Monthly Meeting for the Hispanic Republican Club of McLennan County.

With the political environment heating up, and Primaries in full stride, we are doing all we can to keep you informed about the candidates and races in McLennan County.

This month, we are honored to have Charles “Doc” Anderson, Texas House of Representatives District 56 as our guest speaker. He will speak on his recent trip to the border and how it affects us here in McLennan as well as discuss his views on the future of District 56.  We will also discuss the Commissioner’s, Sheriff’s and Texas House District 57 races, allowing candidates time to address the group.

Josh Tetens, Candidate for Texas House District 57 will also speak about his run for office and what some of the issues are as he sees them.

If you are a candidate and wish to speak, please call Duke Machado @ (254) 214-9368to be added to the agenda.

Also, we will discuss the recent trip we took to the border as it relates to us here in Central Texas.  We may not see it coming, but the corruption, violence and massive abuse of our welfare system is working its way North.  The trends of South Texas will eventually overcome the state if we do not address these issues immediately.  Doc Anderson will join in that discussion, providing insight from his recent trip to the border region of Texas.  You don’t want to miss this.

PLUS:  We will “Preview” a video project we’re working on based on our trip that will bring home the reality on the ground!

Location / Time

January 30, 2012 West Waco Library & Genealogy Center

5301 Bosque Blvd. Suite 275 Waco, TX 76710

(254) 745-6018

7PM – 8:30PM

 



We’re all “Sell-Outs”

Recently, an obvious Democrat Hispanic called me a “sell-out.” I’ve heard it before. It comes from Hispanics and Blacks who think they are more “ethnic” than you. They think because we want to achieve success, that we must give up our heritage to do it. So we can live in the “White man’s world.”

Seriously?

What is it specifically that they think I sold?

It’s the crab in the basket theory…you know the one. One crab in a basket can climb out, but when you put another crab in the basket, when one tries to climb out, the other one swats its legs and keeps it from getting out.

That’s what we’re dealing with. People who for some reason are upset that Hispanics are coming to the Republican Party. The only way they can lash out is to call someone they don’t even know, a “sell-out.”

Let me tell you something…just because many of us have achieved some success, know how to dress, can do business and conduct ourselves professionally doesn’t make us sell-outs. Because we want a secure nation to raise our children doesn’t make us sell-outs. We’ve decided which Nation we pledge our allegiance to, and it’s the same Nation our grandparents fought and died for.

Because of people who want to see us fail, I call them the “dream stealers,” our community is suffering.

Unfortunately for the community, these same people are their political leaders, Commissioners, and School Board members. They try to control their neighborhoods with tactics that cut others down, and when they feel their grip slipping, they tighten up and turn up the heat. You see more rallies…more “May-Days.” More hype.

Recently I was ridiculed for not knowing Spanish fluently. Give me a break. Now we have to “out-Mexican” each other?

Whenever I hear someone call someone a sell-out, I think to myself…”Just another crab in the basket…” It means we’re making progress.



Texas Hispanic Republican Summit: Nov. 19th, 2011

Join us for a day of unity and collaboration among Hispanic Republican Leaders and Organizations.

We must crystallize our message and unify around common goals in order to become an effective voice for the community. For too long, the Hispanic Community has lived under the directives of Democrats, which have led us in the wrong direction.

This Summit will bring us together on common issues, creating a united front, focused on electing Candidates who will represent us and our issues.

We look forward to collaborating with existing clubs and organizations, as we work together to change the course of our Hispanic Community.

November 19, 2011
Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center
Hill College
112 Lamar
Hillsboro,TX 76645

Morning Session : 10am-11:30am

This will be a Leadership meeting with Presidents, Chairmen and Directors of Hispanic Republican / Conservative organizations across Texas.

Afternoon Session : 1pm-4pm

This is the General Assembly meeting, which will include registered activists from Hispanic Organizations across Texas.

Guest Speakers
Justice Felipe Reyna -Achieving the American Dream -Retired 10th Court of Appeals
Edwin Flores -Education Crisis -Dallas ISD School Board Member
Dr. Dave McIntyre -Border Security Strategy -Homeland Security Expert
Ivan Andarza -Immigration Issues -Immigration Attorney

Texas Hispanic Republican Summit


Honoring Our Texas Republican Volunteers of the Year

Honoring Our Texas Republican Volunteers of the Year

On September 30th, the Republican Party of Texas was honored to recognize our Volunteers of the Year, at a banquet at the Austin Club in downtown Austin, TX. Numerous elected officials and Republican dignitaries joined together to recognize these 31 individuals for their tireless contributions to the Republican Party of Texas.

The gala’s keynote address was delivered by Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, who graciously thanked all of our volunteers for their service and dedication to helping Republicans win elections in the 2010 cycle. Governor Dewhurst spoke about the great need to continue pushing forward in 2012, to not only reclaim the White House from Obama but to protect and build upon our Republican gains right here in Texas. After the keynote address, Governor Dewhurst presented commemorative gavels to each of the Volunteers of the Year. Also presenting awards to the Volunteers of the year was Attorney General Greg Abbott. Special thanks goes to General Abbott for his participation and support of the Gala!

RPT Chairman Steve Munisteri thanked all of the event participants, saying “The Volunteer of the Year Gala was a tremendous success and a wonderful evening for all of our honorees and guests. Our deepest thanks goes out to Volunteerism Committee Chairwoman Leslie Recine for her leadership and hard work in putting together such a fantastic event. Leslie and the committee did a marvelous job of making this a special night for all 31 of our honorees, and the support and response of our elected officials and Republican leaders was greatly appreciated.”

The 2011 Republican Party of Texas Volunteers of the Year are:

Senate District 1 – Keith Flowers, Lamar County
Senate District 2 – Paul Hoffman, Dallas County
Senate District 3 – JoAnn Fleming, Smith County
Senate District 4 – Pearl Maggio, Montgomery County
Senate District 5 – W. H. (Bill) Giesenschlag, Burleson County
Senate District 6 – Brian Keith Bishop, Harris County
Senate District 7 – Norma Jeter, Harris County
Senate District 8 – Pat Reid, Dallas County
Senate District 9 – Kensley Stewart, Dallas County
Senate District 10 – Marjorie Moffitt, Tarrant County
Senate District 11 – Barbara Meeks, Galveston County
Senate District 12 – Beryl Dowd, Tarrant County
Senate District 13 – Ron Meinke, Harris County
Senate District 14 – Cherry G. Haught, Travis County
Senate District 15 – Margie Forster, Harris County
Senate District 16 – Bonnie Wells, Dallas County
Senate District 17 – David Rosenthal, Harris County
Senate District 18 – Linda Hancock, Fort Bend County
Senate District 19 – Jackie Dowdy, Real County
Senate District 20 – Tom Knight, Nueces County
Senate District 21 – Michael P. Hoffman, Bexar County
Senate District 22 – Duke Machado, McLennan County
Senate District 23 – Larry Phillips, Dallas County
Senate District 24 – Capy Alexander, Kerr County
Senate District 25 – Kelly Donegan Follis, Guadalupe County
Senate District 26 – David L. Rosa, Bexar County
Senate District 27 – Ida R. Stacy, Cameron County
Senate District 28 – Bradford L. Moore, Terry County
Senate District 29 – Robert (Bobby) Peña, El Paso County
Senate District 30 – Sharon Van Baale, Jack County
Senate District 31 – William Sumerford, Potter County

A full write-up and photograph for each of our outstanding volunteers can be accessed at the Republican Party of Texas website by using this link.

Special thanks goes to the Volunteerism Committee of the State Republican Executive Committee for their leadership in coordinating and planning this event. Featured above with Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, are committee members: (L-R) Josh Flynn, SD15; Golden Elkins, SD30; Hal Talton, SD5; Montie Watkins, SD15; Leslie Recine, SD10, Chairman; Vicki Slaton, SD2; Rex Teter, SD6; David Bellow, SD 3; Tina Gibson, SD 17; (not pictured) Jimmie Kerr, SD22.
Furthermore, the RPT wishes to thank all of our Republican VOY sponsors who helped this event grow into a tremendous success, and whose financial support made the night possible.

Platinum Sponsor
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst

Gold Sponsors
Attorney General Greg Abbott
Comptroller Susan Combs
State Representative Dan Branch
Tom Leppert

Silver Sponsors
U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway
Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson
State Senator Brian Birdwell
State Senator John Carona
State Senator Chris Harris
State Senator Dan Patrick
Speaker of the House Joe Straus
State Representative Larry Gonzales
State Representative Lanham Lyne
State Representative Diane Patrick
State Representative Larry Taylor

Program Sponsors
Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples
Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones
State Senator Kevin Eltife
State Senator Troy Fraser
State Senator Glenn Hegar
State Senator Joan Huffman
State Senator Mike Jackson
State Senator Jane Nelson
State Senator Robert Nichols
State Senator Steve Ogden
State Senator Tommy Williams
State Representative Jose Aliseda
State Representative Doc Anderson
State Representative Marva Beck
State Representative Leo Berman
State Representative Dwayne Bohac
State Representative Dennis Bonnen
State Representative Cindy Burkett
State Representative Stefani Carter
State Representative Byron Cook
State Representative Tom Craddick
State Representative Myra Crownover
State Representative Sarah Davis
State Representative Rob Eissler
State Representative Dan Flynn
State Representative Kelly Hancock
State Representative Linda Harper Brown
State Representative Harvey Hilderbran
State Representative Bryan Hughes
State Representative Jim Keffer
State Representative John Kuempel
State Representative Jerry Madden
State Representative Dee Margo
State Representative Sid Miller
State Representative Geanie Morrison
State Representative Barbara Nash
State Representative Tan Parker
State Representative Allan Ritter
State Representative Debbie Riddle
State Representative Kenneth Sheets
State Representative Mark Shelton
State Representative Ralph Sheffield
State Representative Wayne Smith
State Representative Vicki Truitt
State Representative Randy Weber
State Representative James White
State Representative Bill Zedler
State Representative John Zerwas





A.R.T. Presents : U.S. Senator Marco Rubio in Dallas

Please join Associated Republicans of Texas for the Texas Hispanic Leadership Forum with Special Guest, United States Senator, Marco Rubio.  We invite you to attend a Hispanic Voter Network Forum on the future of Hispanic Leadership in Texas with Elected Officials, Business Leaders and Community Volunteers.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Hyatt Regency Dallas (300 Reunion Blvd)

9AM -RSVP Required Click Here to register.



Hispanic Republicans Spread Message, Build Momentum

Hispanic Republicans and local invited guests gathered at the Corsicana Public Library this past Sunday evening to talk about issues relating to the Hispanic community.

Education, immigration and representation were among the many topics discussed, but the primary focus of this meeting was the roll-out of the Stepping Stones education initiative.

Guest Speaker, retired Justice, Felipe Reyna, spoke to the crowd about why he is a Republican and why they will discover their values match those of the Republican Party. His message of overcoming obstacles resonated with parents, who made sure their children were able to meet Justice Reyna…a true example of dreaming big and never giving up.

Ralph Gonzales, Raul & Monica Jimenez, Johnny Gonzales, Gloria Garcia and Margarita…long time Republicans have formed the core group in Corsicana. They invited friends and family, set-up the facility and organized the event. We are extremely proud of the work being done in Navarro county regarding Hispanic Inclusion, and it is a pleasure working with Frank Steed, Republican County Chairman. Frank fully understands the dynamics and massive population expansion predicted within the Hispanic community, and is doing something now to prepare for the future.

We captured the moment and interviewed Frank Steed after the meeting. Listen to what he has to say about the Hispanic movement and the work we are doing through GOPisForMe…



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