As Republicans, it is incumbent on us not to yield the issue of which party is better suited to protect the environment to the Democrats. The history of the Republican Party parallels the history of the environmental movement in America from the beginning of the National Park system under Teddy Roosevelt to the creation of the EPA under Richard Nixon. We are reminded that the word “conservation” comes from the same root as “conservative.”
As Republicans, we don’t have to buy into the leftist hysteria of “Global Warming” or the new moniker of “Climate Change” to do our duty to protect our natural resources for future generations of Americans. Furthermore, as Republicans, we understand that the responsibility to protect the environment does not begin or end with government, but with ourselves. The new Eco-Communism espoused by Al Gore, liberal college professors and researchers, the United Nations, the Hollywood elite is about politics, not about the environment. As Republicans, we understand that doing what’s right does not always mean needing a political agenda behind the motivation.
On this Earth Day, the Georgia Young Republicans ask you to show some of that good, old fashion rugged individualism as you do your individual part to protect the Creation to which God has given us stewardship over. Below are some ideas on how to do exactly that.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Georgia YRs Reject Calls to Boycott Olympic Games
The following Resolution was passed by the Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs March 29, 2008.
A Resolution of the Georgia Federation of Young Republicans
WHEREAS, the 2008 Summer Olympics will be held this July in Beijing, China, pursuant to a decision by the International Olympic Committee, and
WHEREAS, the long time human rights violations in the People's Republic of China are well documented, and
WHEREAS, the People's Republic has made progress towards a more open, humane, society, but continues to experience difficulty, most recently in the Tibet crisis, and is still in need of vast reform, and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics are controversial and the subject of boycott discussions in the media and elsewhere, and
WHEREAS, the Olympic Games are for the benefit of the athletes of the world, trained since youth to so compete, and are not a proper platform for those objecting to various policies of the People's Republic of China, and
WHEREAS, the Olympic Games cannot and must not be used to further political agendas of any type, although the athlete's performances themselves may show the strength of a democracy over other forms of government, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs encourages that the Games be televised live, without interruptions or censorship, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs stresses that this is an appropriate time to draw attention to the governmental issues regarding the People's Republic of China, but denounces governmental attempts to do the same within the very platform of the Summer Games themselves, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs, in hopes of an unblemished Olympics, strongly advocates full participation by the United States of America in the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.
A Resolution of the Georgia Federation of Young Republicans
WHEREAS, the 2008 Summer Olympics will be held this July in Beijing, China, pursuant to a decision by the International Olympic Committee, and
WHEREAS, the long time human rights violations in the People's Republic of China are well documented, and
WHEREAS, the People's Republic has made progress towards a more open, humane, society, but continues to experience difficulty, most recently in the Tibet crisis, and is still in need of vast reform, and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics are controversial and the subject of boycott discussions in the media and elsewhere, and
WHEREAS, the Olympic Games are for the benefit of the athletes of the world, trained since youth to so compete, and are not a proper platform for those objecting to various policies of the People's Republic of China, and
WHEREAS, the Olympic Games cannot and must not be used to further political agendas of any type, although the athlete's performances themselves may show the strength of a democracy over other forms of government, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs encourages that the Games be televised live, without interruptions or censorship, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs stresses that this is an appropriate time to draw attention to the governmental issues regarding the People's Republic of China, but denounces governmental attempts to do the same within the very platform of the Summer Games themselves, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs, in hopes of an unblemished Olympics, strongly advocates full participation by the United States of America in the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Georgia YRs Support Sunday Sales
Georgia is one of only three states in the nation, and the only state in the South, that continues to prohibit the sale of alcohol on Sunday. For the second session in a row, State Senator Seth Harp (R-Midland) has introduced legislation that would allow Georgians to vote in their county to determine if they wanted to allow alcohol sales on Sunday.
“It’s beyond me why a person can go into Applebee’s on a Sunday and order a bunch of beers before driving home, but can’t go to Kroger and get some to drink in their own home where the likelihood is they won’t be on the road afterwards endangering themselves and other Georgia citizens,” said GFYRC Chairman Jason Shepherd.
The legislation has received broad support:
“SB 137 is sound economic policy and is across the board consistent with the Jeffersonian principles upon which ALEC is based.” The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
“This gulf between talk of less government restriction on personal freedom and the reality of government control, is evident in public comments by the Republican Senate leadership, the lieutenant governor and Governor Sonny Perdue, refusing to even allow formal consideration of referenda on Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages in grocery and convenience stores.” Former Congressman Bob Barr
“Letting people take control of their own lives is one of the hallmarks of a free society. Lawmakers should agree. Giving local control to local people is a good rule of thumb in most cases - especially this one, because beer and wine consumption is a personal choice.” The Savannah Morning News
The Resolution, written by Dave Helmick, Chairman of the Muscogee County YR Club, was passed at the GFYRC State Convention last year. While the bill number has changed, the purpose of the legislation has not and the GFYRC stands by its Resolution.
You can find out more about how to encourage self determination for Sunday Sales by visiting www.GeorgiaYR.org and clicking on the information about supporting Sunday sales.
“It’s beyond me why a person can go into Applebee’s on a Sunday and order a bunch of beers before driving home, but can’t go to Kroger and get some to drink in their own home where the likelihood is they won’t be on the road afterwards endangering themselves and other Georgia citizens,” said GFYRC Chairman Jason Shepherd.
The legislation has received broad support:
“SB 137 is sound economic policy and is across the board consistent with the Jeffersonian principles upon which ALEC is based.” The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
“This gulf between talk of less government restriction on personal freedom and the reality of government control, is evident in public comments by the Republican Senate leadership, the lieutenant governor and Governor Sonny Perdue, refusing to even allow formal consideration of referenda on Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages in grocery and convenience stores.” Former Congressman Bob Barr
“Letting people take control of their own lives is one of the hallmarks of a free society. Lawmakers should agree. Giving local control to local people is a good rule of thumb in most cases - especially this one, because beer and wine consumption is a personal choice.” The Savannah Morning News
The Resolution, written by Dave Helmick, Chairman of the Muscogee County YR Club, was passed at the GFYRC State Convention last year. While the bill number has changed, the purpose of the legislation has not and the GFYRC stands by its Resolution.
You can find out more about how to encourage self determination for Sunday Sales by visiting www.GeorgiaYR.org and clicking on the information about supporting Sunday sales.
GFYRC Endorses McCain for President
The Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs officially endorsed McCain’s presidential bid on Thursday as the nominee was about to arrive in Atlanta for a fundraiser.
“It is time to bring Republicans together to support our nominee,” said GFYRC Chairman Jason Shepherd, who served on the Executive Committee for Governor Mike Huckabee’s campaign in Georgia.
As YRs are prohibited by their rules from endorsing during the primary process, the action was made as a symbolic showing of support from a group of GOP leaders who were involved in every presidential campaign.
"As Young Republicans, our desire is to lead by example," said GFYRC National Committeeman Clint Murphy, a member McCain’s Advisory Committee. "Now is the time to come together as a political party and focus on winning the White House for John McCain and the Republican Party."
“It is time to bring Republicans together to support our nominee,” said GFYRC Chairman Jason Shepherd, who served on the Executive Committee for Governor Mike Huckabee’s campaign in Georgia.
As YRs are prohibited by their rules from endorsing during the primary process, the action was made as a symbolic showing of support from a group of GOP leaders who were involved in every presidential campaign.
"As Young Republicans, our desire is to lead by example," said GFYRC National Committeeman Clint Murphy, a member McCain’s Advisory Committee. "Now is the time to come together as a political party and focus on winning the White House for John McCain and the Republican Party."
Monday, February 18, 2008
Senate Resolution 919
Last week a Resolution was introduced in the Georgia Senate. While it is a little more diplomatic than the YR Resolution on a similar theme, the ideas remain the same. I did talk to one of the sponsors of the senate resolution about a week before it was introduced who thanked us for taking this stand. We thank the senate for the tough stands it takes everyday for the people of Georgia.
Senate Resolution 919
By: Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Carter of the 13th, Chance of the 16th, Thomas of the 54th and Hamrick of the 30th
A RESOLUTION
Expressing dismay at the actions of certain political commentators who engage in attacks on certain candidates; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, this presidential election year has resulted in many candidates vying for the nomination of their parties´ respective nominations, and hard campaigning by all of the candidates has often been heated and passionate; and
WHEREAS, the give and take of politics is good for the American system of government in that it defines what candidates believe and their positions on the issues of the day and ultimately allows the American people the opportunity to make a reasoned choice in the person that they choose to lead this great nation; and
WHEREAS, America is not well served when the heat of campaign rhetoric spills over into creating disunity and dissension; and
WHEREAS, national political pundits and commentators along with talk show hosts in national and local markets have viciously attacked Republican candidates running in the various caucuses and primaries in recent months and, in so doing, have sown seeds of discord, contempt, disunity, dissension, and hatred among the members and supporters of the Republican Party to bolster their own careers; and
WHEREAS, this rhetoric is counterproductive and has served no purpose other than to cause many to lose the confidence and support of millions of their fans and Republican voters; and
WHEREAS, it is possible to agree to disagree and to express support for one candidate over another without engendering animosity as these political pundits and commentators have done; and
WHEREAS, locally based talk show host Neal Boortz is an example of one who can make his preference among candidates known and taking strong positions without taking on the mission of tearing down the other conservative candidates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express extreme dismay at the actions of political commentators who engage in vicious attacks on Republican candidates in the various primaries and caucuses and, in particular, on Senator John McCain and call upon them to cease such attacks and promote unity among the members of the Republican Party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Republican National Committee.
Senate Resolution 919
By: Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Carter of the 13th, Chance of the 16th, Thomas of the 54th and Hamrick of the 30th
A RESOLUTION
Expressing dismay at the actions of certain political commentators who engage in attacks on certain candidates; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, this presidential election year has resulted in many candidates vying for the nomination of their parties´ respective nominations, and hard campaigning by all of the candidates has often been heated and passionate; and
WHEREAS, the give and take of politics is good for the American system of government in that it defines what candidates believe and their positions on the issues of the day and ultimately allows the American people the opportunity to make a reasoned choice in the person that they choose to lead this great nation; and
WHEREAS, America is not well served when the heat of campaign rhetoric spills over into creating disunity and dissension; and
WHEREAS, national political pundits and commentators along with talk show hosts in national and local markets have viciously attacked Republican candidates running in the various caucuses and primaries in recent months and, in so doing, have sown seeds of discord, contempt, disunity, dissension, and hatred among the members and supporters of the Republican Party to bolster their own careers; and
WHEREAS, this rhetoric is counterproductive and has served no purpose other than to cause many to lose the confidence and support of millions of their fans and Republican voters; and
WHEREAS, it is possible to agree to disagree and to express support for one candidate over another without engendering animosity as these political pundits and commentators have done; and
WHEREAS, locally based talk show host Neal Boortz is an example of one who can make his preference among candidates known and taking strong positions without taking on the mission of tearing down the other conservative candidates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body express extreme dismay at the actions of political commentators who engage in vicious attacks on Republican candidates in the various primaries and caucuses and, in particular, on Senator John McCain and call upon them to cease such attacks and promote unity among the members of the Republican Party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Republican National Committee.
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