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Detention

2012-01-08T11:23:00.002-05:00

As I was purchasing my Sunday newspaper I was questioned about Senators John McCain and Scott Brown supporting the idea that Federal Agents have the right to enter one's house without a warrant and detain one indefinitely. I would like to start by differentiating between those engaged in combat on the battlefield, against US forces, and criminals, to include terrorists. An example of the former

Yes, Merry Christmas! Let's have a FundRaiser!

2011-12-25T14:27:00.000-05:00

I propose that the LRCC to host a fundraiser for both Brown and Golnik very soon. They are both unopposed, at least Brown is, but they are up against the money mill Dems. The LRCC should host and officially endorse our GOP candidates as soon as we can. Proposal to be submitted at the next LRCC meeting.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T10:03:00.000-05:00

Regards — Cliff

As We Pause in Our Lives

2011-11-24T08:41:00.000-05:00

Happy ThanksgivingRegards — Cliff

Lefty / Righty

2011-11-17T09:05:00.001-05:00

Could we rethink the terms we use to describe positions. Are Republicans the "Conservatives"? Are the Democrats the "Liberals"? For starters, it seems to me that a lot of Republicans, and in a Venn Diagram sort of way, a lot of the various Tea Parties around the country, are trying to change things. They don't want to conserve things, they want to shake things up. I know I do. We are not

MacDonald Says Thanks

2011-11-11T22:00:00.000-05:00

I found in my door a flyer from Candidate for City Council John MacDonald saying "Thank You For Your Support". I had a lawn sign. I thought John did a great job of organizing and running his campaign. With the low turnout, his "Republican" associations may have worked against him. I am looking forward to checking out the numbers on my own and to seeing what John and others have to say. I say

Thanks, Veterans!

2011-11-11T09:52:00.001-05:00

Today is the day we honor all our Veterans, regardless of war, branch of Service, gender, race, religion or nation of origin. While certainly not unique amongst nations, our ability to give everyone a role is demonstrated by the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, during WWII. Here is the lede from the Wikipedia article:The 442nd Regimental Combat Team (Japanese: 第442連隊戦闘団) of the United States Army,

The New Deal a Good Idea?

2011-09-25T18:40:00.000-04:00

Over at the Ricochet blog site♠ we have a very short piece that asks the question, "Why Can't We Call The New Deal a Wrong Turn?" The conversation was started by someone known as genferei. There may be something to be said for this position. The New Deal brought a lot of new regulation and a lot of new Federal Bureaucrat institutions. That did not bring the end of the Great Depression. The

Republican State Committee Meeting

2011-09-21T19:25:00.008-04:00

Here we are in Newton for the monthly Republican State Committee meeting. The first folks I saw were Lonnie Brennan, of "Vote Core Values". Also present is "Iron Mike" Farquhan, running for the Middlesex and Worcester seat (male). Our Reps, Jeff Wilson and Susan Slade, from Groton (First Middlesex), are present for duty. In breaking news, Jeff is NOT running for reelection to the State

Who is the Republican Party in Lowell

2011-09-20T12:36:00.000-04:00

At a time when we are submitting our lists to the State for the Election early next year of Ward Committees, followed by elections for the Lowell Republican City Committee (LRCC), it might be time to consider who is part of the Republican "Establishment" in Lowell. Another reason to think about this is Lawyer George Anthes on City Life this AM, where he was pushing the meme that John MacDonald

Lets Look Past the Executive Office

2011-08-17T12:44:00.000-04:00

Both here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and across the fruited plain to the Coast we tend to think of elections as being about the election of the Chief Executive, be in the Governor of Massachusetts or the President of the United States. In doing so we are missing the point of our form of government. In these United States it is about the legislature. Sure, the Governor or President

One View of the Federal Government

2011-08-16T12:23:00.002-04:00

Someone passed this along to me:"If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand." - Milton FriedmanCross posted from The Right Side of Lowell. Regards — Cliff

Death Comes to Betty Ford

2011-07-09T09:29:00.000-04:00

The widow of Former President Gerald R Ford has passed away at Eisenhower Medical Center, in Palm Springs, California, at the age of 93. Mrs Ford was an important support to her Husband during those critical days, weeks and months after he first replaced Vice President Spiro T Agnew, who resigned in disgrace, and then President Richard M Nixon, who also resigned in disgrace. Thank you, Gerald

No Change

2011-06-16T10:06:00.000-04:00

With the conviction for former State House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi one might think there would be change on Beacon Hill, but there will not be. Change only comes from the voters. And, the voters need people to vote for. Regards — Cliff

Republican Debate in New Hampshire

2011-06-14T11:54:00.000-04:00

The debate last night was interesting, but the format, with short answers, meant that serious solution, ideas about what we need to do, could not be developed. This worked against Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. On the other hand, it discouraged responses that didn't address the question at hand. I thought that Gov Romney did fine and that Rep Michele Bachmann did well for her position in

Still at the Democratic Party Convention

2011-06-04T11:45:00.000-04:00

Yes, I am still live blogging over at Right Side of Lowell. I am doing different things at each blog, this one and Right Side of Lowell. Currently, at 1130, we are on a break while the different County organizations make sure all the delegates are present, in anticipation of the roll call. There is much milling on the floor and a low chatter and folks talk and check. The previous hour and so

Blogging the Mass Dem Convention at Tsongas Arena

2011-06-04T09:59:00.001-04:00

Armed with my Press Pass I am blogging the Massachusetts Democratic Party Agenda Convention, which is being held this year at the Tsongas Arena, here in Lowell. This is an event, as I noted to Jeff Wilson, our Party Rep, Thursday last, which we don't have. I am hoping to learn if this is something that is worth our while. I can say, at this point, that the enthusiasm is up in the crowd. I

What Did We Learn From NY 26°?

2011-05-27T13:50:00.000-04:00

A friend of mine wrote in an EMail about the recent by-election for the New York 26° District, which the Democrats took away from the Republicans:Holding off taxing the wealthy so you can cut their Social Security and Medicare? I don't think so. The last runoff election showed the GOP just how the Democrats will use it. The GOP lost.Another correspondent said, in response:The Ryan plan only

What Is Happening At MRA?

2011-05-13T19:01:00.000-04:00

Something is up with the Massachusetts Republican Forum. I, like many, have received a couple of EMails from Mike Franco on this small tempest, but it is still not clear to me what is up. Tom Weaver has promised to get back to me with a clearer explanation, but I will not be available for a "Face-to-Face" for a couple of days. (Solo trip to DC for a short meeting on Tuesday to talk about "the

Some Class Displayed

2011-05-02T10:21:00.000-04:00

Here is the statement from former president George W. Bush on the death of Osama bin Laden:Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al Qaeda network that attacked America on September 11, 2001. I congratulated him and the men and women of our military and intelligence communities who devoted their lives to this

Bin Laden Death

2011-05-02T09:41:00.001-04:00

We have the news that Osama bin Laden is dead and has already been buried, at sea. The President gave us the official story at 11:30 last evening. That said, it being Washington, the news leaked a couple of hours earlier and became a gusher within about an hour. That said, it is impressive that this was pulled off without disruptions due to leaks. We got our four helicopters in and out (well,

Great Lowell Tea Party Tax Day Rally

2011-04-17T21:11:00.000-04:00

The Greater Lowell Tea Party is celebrating the filing of Income Tax Returns on this Monday, at Lowell's Shedd Park. Monday, 18 April 2011 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM /That is 1300 hours to 1500 hours For you Europeans who have come here for freedom/ Shedd Park Pavallion 10 Boylston Street (Near Intersection of Boylston and Rogers) (In my mind along Route 38) Rain or Shine And Blue Grass Music And

Shutdown Showdown...

2011-04-09T10:24:00.000-04:00

Although they have come to some sort of agreement, the shutdown showdown is not totally over. But, it was fun to watch... All Reid needed was a baby rattle when he was taking his little tantrum for the press. That was hilarious. Good Job to the Republicans! They passed the biggest cut-back in history! ..for now anyway. We'll see what happens when they try to sign this thing - only to be

Bipartisanship

2011-04-08T11:52:00.001-04:00

Bipartisanshp is in the news and it is being talked about, such as over at City Life, where it came up early this week and will, I am sure, come up again on Monday. And, it is a theme being used by some with regard to the current stalled budget talks. Are we heading for a train wreck, as each side tries to make the other side blink? Or, are there three sides, the President, the Senate and the

Residency Requirements

2011-04-04T00:29:00.000-04:00

We cannot draw up the drawbridge at night and isolate Lowell, much as some might wish to. Heck, we want folks to come to Lowell at night and go to shows and sporting events and listen to music and eat and drink. We have to find ways to make other parts of the machine known as Lowell attractive to outsiders, some for moving here and some for spending money here. Maybe the question isn't why

City Life Continued... from Right side of Lowell Blog...

2011-04-03T02:01:00.000-04:00

I disagree. I think that not only should the City Manager live in Lowell, but a majority of those in our Police Dept. as well. Those who live here are directly affected by their decisions, and sadly, their ability to give a damn. That's the point. Any decision would be "directly felt" if they did live here. ..not to mention perhaps our local small businesses and stores would be doing better

"Obama is Awesome"

2011-03-26T21:45:00.000-04:00

Here is an interesting video, sent to me by one of my classmates from when I was first in "college". Here it is from a different URL. It is about our current "kinetic operations" in Libya. Regards — Cliff

Picking Winners and Losers

2011-03-20T14:48:00.000-04:00

Over at the Dick Howe Blog is a post by John Edwards titled "Picking Winners and Losers". Excellent reading. Regards — Cliff

Obama's Indecision IS his Decision!

2011-03-17T12:58:00.000-04:00

The longer Obama waits for "approval," the opportunity will be lost, and, agreeing with the article, we will achieve nothing else except more radicals who would do more harm. Here's a reprint of the article. World's inaction could radicalize Libya's rebels By Khairi Abaza, Special to CNN March 17, 2011 -- Updated 1545 GMT (2345 HKT) Editor's note: Khairi Abaza is a senior fellow at the

Missing Bill Clinton?

2011-03-13T16:06:00.002-04:00

From the Instapundit (today) we have this comment:BILL CLINTON: These delays on oil drilling permits are ridiculous. “Bill Clinton sounds a lot more like George W. Bush these days than Barack Obama. In fact, that comparison was easy to make, thanks to Bush’s presence at the conference, and Clinton himself made it. . . . I’ve been missing George Bush for more than two years. Who knew I’d be

Missing Bill Clinton?

2011-03-13T16:06:00.000-04:00

Apportioning Pain in This Economy

2011-03-12T19:33:00.000-05:00

I just found this item on the current situation in Wisconsin, via a link from the Intapundit. Author Ms Tish Durkin writes about "Unintended consequences in Wisconsin:nbsp; If public-sector unions continue to fight for concessions from states, American workers will pay the price." She notes, amongst several examples:When transit workers' demands shut down services or drive up fares, it barely

Guidance for Tea Party and Others

2011-02-15T13:52:00.000-05:00

From The Anchoress we have this reflection, "Weakness is Sown; Strength Rises Up". Hat tip to the Instapundit. Regards — Cliff

LRCC Web-site

2011-02-10T14:24:00.005-05:00

As posted on the LRCC Web-site / News & Events. Here is a reprint:ONE EVIL Son of Satan FROM STEVE KROFT ( 60 Minutes ) on CBS! This is very interesting material. Glenn Beck has been developing material to show all the ties that Soros has through the nation and world along with his goals. This article is written by Steve Kroft from 60 Minutes . It begins to piece together the

Those Pesky Death Panels

2011-02-03T10:04:00.000-05:00

Columnist James Taranto, writing in The Wall Street Journal talks to 'Death Panels' Revisited. Following up on Federal Judge Roger Vinson's striking down of "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" (sometimes misnamed "Obama Care"), he notes this:PolitiFact.com, a project of the left-leaning St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times, named the phrase [Death Panels] "lie of the year":Mr Taranto then

Sad Day in Philly

2011-01-29T14:30:00.000-05:00

In The Washington Post was an article about Government, which usually wishes to over regulate, under-regulating when they are afraid that regulation will go against some agenda, in this case, abortion. We are not Sparta. Regards — Cliff

NOT Under Taxed, NM Gov Says

2011-01-26T06:06:00.001-05:00

From the LA Times we have this article, "New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez: We 'are not under-taxed; the government has simply over-spent'". Do you think she picked up the idea from our own Sandi Martinez, over in Chelmsford? Hat tip to the Instapundit. Regards — Cliff

Happenings in NH

2011-01-25T20:13:00.000-05:00

From the Chelmsford Republican Town Committee we have this URL on a New York Times article on happenings in New Hampshire. Datelined Sunday, out of Derry, NH, the lede isA fight to lead the New Hampshire Republican Party through next year’s presidential race ended Saturday with an upset victory by a conservative candidate backed by members of the Tea Party and other grass-roots groups. Ah, the

Balance in Civility

2011-01-25T06:58:00.003-05:00

Over at the Instapundit, and this is not the first place of I have seen this, e.g,;, there is a discussion about the Center for Constitutional Right, which is calling out TV Commentator Glenn Beck for his pointing out the violence in the words of Professor Francis Fox Piven. From an article in The New York Times we have this quote:“We are vigorous defenders of the First Amendment,” the center

Was it a Week of Civility?

2011-01-24T06:00:00.002-05:00

Over at the Instapundit there seems to be some question. Regards — Cliff

Visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao

2011-01-23T20:11:00.000-05:00

How about the music at the State Dinner? I actually don't care. We did the right thing back in 1950 and we succeeded and now China is stuck with the remains. Regards — Cliff

Are Symbols Powerful or Just in the Wrong Hands

2011-01-22T14:33:00.000-05:00

Massachusetts Republican and blogger Bob Parks talks about Commentator Chris Matthews and his use of a "target" on the Nation's Capital, under the title "Is Matthews A Ticking Time Bomb?" Just before I read this blog post from Mr Parks my wife asked me if Chris Matthews was going to closely follow Commentator Keith Olbermann out the door. I thought not; who wants instability in their show

Today's Holiday

2011-01-17T06:24:00.000-05:00

Today is Martin Luther King Day and it is a day that Republicans should happily celebrate. Our Republican forefathers were in the front of the effort to end slavery and bring equal rights to all Americans. However, when resistance to civil rights changed to segregation in many areas, we grew weary of the decades long fight for freedom for all. This growth of segregation was immediately

Joining as a Team Member to Post is EASY!

2011-01-17T00:09:00.003-05:00

If anyone wishes to contribute and post to this site, all they need to do is join. It's not hard. Just send in your name and e-mail address and identify yourself. If you stand by your words, then identifying yourself should not be a problem - right?

Calling All Crackers

2011-01-16T11:35:00.006-05:00

Well, Chris Matthews, who I thought was straightening out his act has now suggested some of us on the "Right" might be "crackers", not as in crazy, but as in "poor white trash". But, we will be raising the level of discourse, of course. But then someone in the Manchester Guardian has suggested that First Amendment thing is getting in the way. My pointer to that article came from Mr Ed Driscoll

The Real News at the RNC

2011-01-15T21:22:00.000-05:00

The Washington Times has this headline today:Barbour defeats Boehner in proxy battle for control of RNC; Steele oustedWhat does that mean? What it means is:For many Republican National Committee members and GOP activists, the real headline after Friday's defeat of RNC Chairman Michael S. Steele was "Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour defeats House Speaker John Boehner." The newly-elected RNC

Will the Middle Hold?

2010-12-24T09:40:00.000-05:00

Here is some disturbing news for Christmas Eve. Is the anyone out there listening? If so, Merry Christmas to you! Regards — Cliff

Outspent

2010-11-23T11:56:00.001-05:00

Over at The Boston Globe is this article on campaign spending in the last election. BLUF: They outspend us. While Charlie Baker himself spent more than Governor Deval Patrick, Lt Gov Murphy outspent State Senator Tisei almost two to one. The Democrats spend $5.9 million to the Republicans at $2.6 million. We are not going to bring our ideas to Boston and to Beacon Hill unless we show more

SITREP

2010-11-04T07:42:00.000-04:00

An article at The Boston Globe captures well the situation the day after the election. Reporter Stephanie Ebbert writes in today's paper "The only salve: Wins at bottom of GOP ticket". This paragraph captures the situation very well.For Republicans, the disappointing results reaffirmed their assumptions rather than their dreams: The GOP needs to rebuild from the ground up.Isn't that the truth

Health Insurance Reform

2010-09-12T21:34:00.001-04:00

From a friend of mine..."Fathom the odd hypocrisy that Obama wants every citizen to prove they are insured, but people don't have to prove they are citizens." ~ ~ Ben SteinRegards — Cliff

Political Participation

2010-09-07T13:19:00.001-04:00

A friend of mine sent along this quote:"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."PlatoRegards — Cliff

Republican Congressional Leadership

2010-09-02T09:22:00.002-04:00

Over at The American Thinker we have this opinion piece on current and future Republican Congressional Leadership. It is titled "The Joe Miller Lesson Applied to the GOP Congressional Leadership".The lede is:On the cusp of what is trending toward a significant Republican victory in November, the current GOP congressional leadership has yet to make a compelling case that they're ready to lead a

Glenn Beck's Plan

2010-08-31T16:03:00.003-04:00

Here is an interesting take on the Glenn Beck rally at the Lincoln Memorial this last weekend. The author, Lexington Green, thinks that Mr Beck is looking long term, past Elections and past Institutions, to Culture. In making this analysis he draws an anologyUsing Boyd’s continuum for war: Material, Intellectual, MoralThat would be the late Colonel John Boyd, developer of the OODA Loop.Regards

Root Cause of 1930s Great Depression

2010-08-30T21:22:00.004-04:00

Here is a commentary on a candidate who doesn't think the stimulus is doing it and cites author Amity Shlaes and Thomas Sowell.The candidate, retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson, is running for the US House in New York.Economics may be "the dismal science", but it is very important, especially given our current employment and GDP issues.Regards — Cliff

Why the LRCC is Neutral In Primaries

2010-08-27T17:31:00.003-04:00

From the Blog Riehl World View we have this item about the Alaska Republican State Committee Headquarters conducting phone banking in the days before the primary vote this Tuesday last.While technically not a violation of any rules, the rules are conveniently rather slim. Grassroots Republicans I spoke to in Alaska view it as a betrayal of an open and fair primary in which the GOP establishment

Bumper Sticker

2010-08-23T21:18:00.003-04:00

Bumper sticker on a pickup truck in the parking lot of Gold's Gym on Route 38 in Tewksbury about 1100 yesterday and about 1300 today:Those who can, doThose who can't Vote DemocratSeems to capture the situation.Regards — Cliff

We Need to Get Back to Here

2010-08-03T08:46:00.001-04:00

Dick Howe blogs about the Election of 2002. This was the last time the Republicans in Lowell ran a full slate and gave the voters an option. Without choices, without options, there is no real democracy. Today there are no options. Even within the Democratic Party in Lowell it is all incumbents. This is sad.Regards — Cliff

Recess Appointment Issues

2010-07-19T12:03:00.002-04:00

To be filed under "Do as I say, not as I do".Regards — Cliff

Bumper Sticker Removal

2010-07-17T16:45:00.001-04:00

Here is something on removing bumper stickers, geared to those who bought into "hope and change".Regards — CliffPS Hat tip to the Instapundit.

Tea Party in the US

2010-07-14T10:35:00.003-04:00

From the Blog Site, Gates of Vienna. Their tag line isAt the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war.The author of this post lives in Virginia, but the focus of the blog is on Europe and what is happening there, but with attention to the US.Regards — CliffPS: If you actually viewed this blog post, please send an EMail

The Other Side Analyzed

2010-07-11T21:16:00.001-04:00

A summary of Democratic Party views, with commentary.Regards — Cliff

Lowell Sun OpEd 10 July 2010

2010-07-10T19:14:00.009-04:00

Mr Bruce T Boccardy, President of Local 888 of the Service Employees International Union, had an OpEd in today's Lowell Sun.♠In it, Mr Boccardy tells us of the pain and suffering due to people being out of work or on the verge of being out of work. His penultimate paragraph reads:♥ Each week Congress cannot find a solution to the jobs crisis, tens of thousands of families in Massachusetts will

Lord Keynes

2010-07-08T10:41:00.000-04:00

Is Keynes STILL right? If he ever was?Regards — Cliff

How Goes the Senate?

2010-07-07T22:12:00.002-04:00

Here is a recent guess, from Real Clear Politics, via Ms Ann Althouse.Regards — Cliff

Fund Raising

2010-07-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Things are tough all over.Regards — Cliff

Happy Fourth of July

2010-07-04T01:20:00.000-04:00

A great weekend and a great time to celebrate the freedoms that are ours and which we wish for others, but realize that they must accept them freely.Regards — Cliff

This is Correct

2010-07-03T11:42:00.004-04:00

Just writing as the Ward 1 Chairman, and not for the LRCC, but Columnist WIlliam Kristol is correct, our National Chairman, Michael Steele, must go.Hat tip to Ann AlthouseRegards — Cliff

I Thought Transparency Was Supposed to Increase

2010-07-03T11:19:00.000-04:00

Well, it is Michelle Malkin, but it is a concern. An apparent lack of transparency in DC.Regards — Cliff

Idiotic Cerebral Meritocracy

2010-05-29T11:44:00.005-04:00

Here is a blog post about Commentator Chris Matthews, talking about the Gulf oil spill and referring to the current Administration as an "idiotic cerebral meritocracy". At least I think he is taking in the whole sweep of the Administration and not just the President himself.The blog post quotes Allahpundit, after watch the Chris Matthews clip:But now that I’ve watched and seen the hurt in his

Rand Paul and the Constitution

2010-05-27T10:18:00.004-04:00

This item posted on Pajamas Media is pretty straight forward. And, I believe the author is correct. The use of the term "States Rights" by Conservatives and Libertarians is offensive to a lot of people (his words are "bad taste", which is also correct). The reason is that it is seen as code for segregation or "Jim Crow".But, let us not throw the baby out with the bath water. The 9th and 10th

The Governor Should Tone it Down

2010-05-25T09:19:00.004-04:00

I was surprised to hear that our Governor, Deval Patrick, have skirted close to accusing Republicans of Sedition.The lede from the article in The Boston Globe:Governor Deval Patrick, even as he decried partisanship in Washington, said today that Republican opposition to President Obama’s agenda has become so obstinate that it “is almost at the level of sedition.”This is unseemly, to say the

Who Knew?

2010-05-13T13:00:00.004-04:00

It turns out that the folks at Daily Kos have a Wiki.The name is dKosopedia and it:...is an encyclopedia....is a political encyclopedia....is a liberal, democratic, progressive, Democratic encyclopedia.Well, they are wrong about the liberal part. Maggie Thatcher, who should be canonized when she moves on to her just reward, is a liberal. Therefore, it is unlikely Mr Markos Alberto Moulitsas

An Insurrection, not a Purge

2010-05-12T07:28:00.000-04:00

Over at the Red State Blog Site is a post on the defeat, in the Utah primary, of Senator Bob Bennett. The title is "The Great Disentangling Has Begun: What Bob Bennett’s Defeat Means and Does Not".The author, Erick Erickson, makes the point that, the Media playbook notwithstanding, Republican and Conservative are two different things. He notes that while the defeated Senator Bennett has an 80%

WHAT THE G.O.P. doesn’t get about blogs.

2010-05-11T07:04:00.001-04:00

With a hat tip to the Instapundit, we have this post from The Riehl World View. And the first few comments I read were not kind.Regards — Cliff

Chelmsford Republican Town Committee

2010-05-10T09:20:00.004-04:00

Tonight, Monday, the 10th of May, is the meeting night for the Chelmsford Republican Town Committee.The time is 7:00 PM and it shouldn't last more than 1+45, since the venue closes at that time.The venue is the Main Library, on the island in the Center of Town. That would be 25 Boston Road, just south of where Route 110 (Chelmsford Street coming out of Lowell), turns to the west (don't follow

Third Tier

2010-05-09T14:16:00.003-04:00

This was an interesting article at Real Clear Politics. The Democrats in the US House of Representatives are worried about the threats they are facing, especially if things don't get better over the Summer.We should have all been running...Hat tip to Instapundit.Regards — Cliff

Changes in November Election—Panagiotakos Not Running

2010-03-24T21:57:00.003-04:00

Here is the news..."Sen. Panagiotakos will not seek re-election".This news is not just in The Lowell Sun, but also up on Dick Howe's Blog and Cliff Krieger's.News is spreading by word of mouth at this point. I heard it from my wife, via phone, since I am in Pennsylvania, and she heard it from a classmate of ours over at the University.How will the dominos fall and what does it do for us as

LRCC Site

2010-03-23T19:19:00.000-04:00

Check out the LRCC for the latest link: the HealthCare Reform voting records by State. You can also download the file. Go to http://www.LowellRepublicanCityCommittee.org, google us, or click the link to our website - above. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

Fw: MassGOP Newsletter, 3/22/10

2010-03-22T18:11:00.000-04:00

Forwarding info only - not an endorsement......Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: "MassGOP" Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:35:48 -0400To: Subject: MassGOP Newsletter, 3/22/10 MassGOP Newsletter March 22, 2010 RICHARD ROSS FOR STATE SENATE Rep. Richard Ross is running for state senate in a special

Fw: URGENT - KEEP THE CALLS GOING - TARGET LIST !

2010-03-21T15:24:00.000-04:00

Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Patriotic Resistance Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:21:06 +0000 (GMT)To: Toni@ToniNicholas.comSubject: URGENT - KEEP THE CALLS GOING - TARGET LIST ! Patriotic Resistance A message to all members of

Fw: Please Take Action - Kill the BIll!: Massachusetts Congressional District 5

2010-03-21T04:17:00.000-04:00

Please forward. The ResistNet.com site has all the phone #'s and Fax #'s for all the Senators and Reps. Urge those you know to do something, even if its just one phone call. Thank you, -Toni ------Original Message------ From: Patriotic Resistance To: Toni Nicholas ReplyTo: do-not-reply@resistnet.com Subject: Please Take Action - Kill the BIll!: Massachusetts Congressional District 5 Sent: Mar 21

Fw: KEEP THOSE CALLS GOING IN!!!

2010-03-19T19:10:00.000-04:00

Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Patriotic Resistance Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:07:15 +0000 (GMT)To: Toni@ToniNicholas.comSubject: KEEP THOSE CALLS GOING IN!!! Patriotic Resistance A message to all members of Patriotic

KILL THE BILL!

2010-03-19T18:01:00.001-04:00

A message to all members of Patriotic ResistanceCode Red 2.0 Rally Event Audio UpdateGrassfire Nation's Steve Elliott and Resistnet's Darla Dawald Discuss the ObamaCare Vote and the Big Rally IN DC this weekend. Listen by Clicking Here and it's on the front page top.http://www.resistnet.com Go Here for Details/location for this weekends rallies and events: http://www.resistnet.com/forum/topics/

Would RR vote for Sarah?

2010-03-08T06:32:00.003-05:00

That is the question headlining the "Outlook" Section of The Washington Post yesterday.♠The author, Steven F Hayward, is from the American Enterprise Institute, so you kind of know his drift.Interesting read.Regards — Cliff♠ In the on-line version the headline is "Would Ronald Reagan join the Tea Party?" The sub headline is "Yes. And he might even vote for Sarah Palin."

Listen to the Other Side for a Couple of Minutes

2010-02-15T17:46:00.005-05:00

Mr Edward Luce of the Financial Times talks to former President Clinton Chief of Staff John Podesta, who is now the President of the Center for American Progress. Well worth listening to, even if John Podesta is part of the Democratic Party. Well worth going to school on.And, as long as you are there, look for the video interview with Tim Montgomerie of the British ConservativeHome web page,

Massachusetts not as blue as myths may suggest

2010-01-29T19:57:00.003-05:00

Today The Lowell Sun had a letter from a local person with some exposure to politics, including his college education and working at the Kennedy Library. While I believe he oversimplifies our current situation, he makes some very good points. While, at this moment and until the election of State Senator Scott Brown to replace the TSW is finally certified, we have a solid "Blue" delegation, the

Money is the Mother's Milk of Politics

2010-01-29T09:26:00.004-05:00

The cost of running for office is discussed by Richard Howe, Jr, at his eponymously named blog.The cost for the recent city council elections are shown here.Republicans contributing to Republicans is very important if we are to have candidates and they are to win.And the quotation in the title? From Jesse Unruh (1922-1987). Known as Big Daddy. Only Willie Brown outshines Big Daddy Unruh at

Support for President Obama

2010-01-01T09:02:00.004-05:00

I received, at the end of last year, less than 12 hours ago, an EMail from a friend that was a joke about President Obama. The joke does not bear repeating.However, it got me to thinking. President Obama is finding an increasing amount of rejection from the left, the so-called progressives. While none of the Democrats I know are yet saying this to my face, I wonder what they are saying amongst

Support for Scott Brown

2009-12-29T21:55:00.003-05:00

What is going on with the Republican Party? Mimi, over at Left in Lowell blogs about The Boston Herald reporting that the National Committee is not supporting Scott Brown. And why not?And then Ed Morrissey, over at Hot Air reports the same thing. And he references Jules Crittenden asking the same question. Here is a paragraph from Ed Morrissey:Fifty thousand dollars? The RNC rather famously

Where is the Republican Party Headed

2009-12-27T15:07:00.003-05:00

I will display my prejudice. I think that "Health Care Reform" in the US Congress is not going to provide across the board better health care, but is rather going to mess up the insurance market and then, through economic factors, reduce the quality of health care.I grant you that there are 30 some million people without health care, some of whom are young and health and believe they are

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T00:10:00.000-05:00

and a Happy New Year!Regards — Cliff

Daley to the White House

2009-12-24T12:03:00.002-05:00

"Keep the Big Tent big"That is what William M Daley says in his opinion piece in The Washington Post. This was in today's newspaper.I would say the Democrats, at the higher levels, have some serious problems.And, I thought that Attorney General Martha Coakley's reversal of field re the pending Health Care Legislation and the Abortion Issue suggests that she is concerned about State Senator Scott

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T09:11:00.002-05:00

As Republicans we should find this holiday especially significant, in that it represents the thanksgiving our forefathers gave as after they survived the first year of this great experiment that we are part of—an experiment in self-government.Regards — Cliff

HEALTH CARE ? POLITICS

2009-11-16T18:46:00.002-05:00

We do need a national health care policy. That said, I wish the politicians would get their hands out of the pockets of special interest, stop blindly following a liberal or conservative ideology, stop being a republican or a democrat and start being the representative for the people of this Great Nation, at least for the duration of the health care agenda. Comments issued daily in media and on

Chelmsford Rep Town Committee

2009-11-16T16:02:00.005-05:00

Greetings AllMaxine Vaitses contacted me a few minutes ago and invited the whole gang from LRCC to attend their organizational meeting for US Senate Candidate and Mass State Senator Scott Brown, tomorrow night, Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:00 p.m.The Chelmsford Town Committee has taken the position that it is important that we all begin planning for standouts, phone banks, etc. in time for the Primary

We Are Not Alone

2009-11-15T19:08:00.002-05:00

Yes, there are other Republicans out there.This article out of The Washington Post talks about the travails of the Country Republican leader in St Joseph, Indiana.Good stuff.Regards — Cliff

Sarah Palin's Book

2009-11-14T09:49:00.004-05:00

For good or for ill, former Governor Sarah Palin's book, Going Rogue, is getting a lot of buzz.Here is a post by Renee Aste, over at End of Nihilism, in which she notes that she is 82nd on the list to borrow the book at the Pollard Memorial Library.It could be that these are all folks looking to find material with which to defame Governor Palin in discussions with friends, relatives and mere

Monthly Meeting Postponed

2009-11-04T08:00:00.004-05:00

Greetings allThat would be the LRCC Monthly Meeting. Normally held on the first Tuesday of the month, this month (November) it will be on the SECOND Tuesday (12 November). The place and time will not change.The reason is that a number of us were involved in our local Lowell election. We need a small break. But, while we are recovering from our local election yesterday, we need to be

Nobel Prize, Again

2009-10-26T09:13:00.003-04:00

I found the following quote in my EMail:As an American I am not so shocked that Obama was given the Nobel Peace Prize without any accomplishments to his name, but that America gave him the White House based on the same credentials."Attribution was former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.Speaker Gingrich's comment notwithstanding, it is also a sign that the Republican Party as a whole has been adrift

Emerging Conservative Women

2009-10-21T20:48:00.002-04:00

Liz Chaney seems to be emerging as one of the leading conservative women, per this Blog Post.Regards — Cliff