Entries from February 2008

CONGRATS to Brady, Harald

February 28, 2008

Our very own Brady is in a tie, and Harald is now the A&S Senator!
Yay!   (results below)
University Apartments Senator
Dustin Kouba – 15 votes
Brady Pelton – 15 votes
*due to tie, winner will be selected on a later date
Arts & Sciences Senator
Harold Brevik – 433 votes

What I see every day in Iraq: locals turning against the insurgents

February 26, 2008

BY MICHAEL TOTTEN
FALLUJAH, IRAQ - In August, I wrote in these pages that it was too soon to judge Gen. David […]

VDH: The Way Ahead

February 24, 2008

What Brought Us Here?  By Victor Davis Hanson
One wonders how the United States has come to the brink of nominating and probably electing someone with almost no experience as either an executive or national legislator, replete with ratings and rankings that suggest he will be about the most liberal Presidential candidate since George McGovern.
1.Spending. The […]

Interactive Collective Quiz

February 22, 2008

http://www.thepeoplescube.com/QuoteQuiz/index.php
Celebrate your association to the Light Side by taking a feel-good interactive quiz.

Emulating FDR: A horrible idea

February 22, 2008

By Jonah Goldberg
“America has a dictator,” Benito Mussolini proclaimed, watching FDR from abroad. He marveled at how the forces of “spiritual renewal” on display in the New Deal were destroying the outdated notion that democracy and liberalism were “immortal principles.” “Roosevelt is moving, acting, giving orders independently of the decisions or wishes of the Senate […]

SM-3 scores a direct hit!

February 22, 2008


True Pain

February 21, 2008


STORM

February 20, 2008

STORM is the new College Republican networking service that allows you to find events, meet people, and get involved. We are establishing our presence there and are looking forward to utilizing this utility!  The exec team needs to join up!

If the Dems Win

February 19, 2008

Hey guys found this great article in the Star Tribune last week and I think every one should read this! - Aaron Horak

David Brooks: Left and center: If Dems win, illusion of unity shatters
Iraq policy, domestic spending would quickly reveal real rifts.
By David Brooks

Students for Concealed Carry National Empty Holder Protest - Apil 21-25

February 18, 2008

It’s still quite a-ways off, but there’s going to be another Empty Holder Protest for SFCC the week of April 21st. Mark your calendars!
Here’s the press release for the event:
SCCC – Press Release – National Empty Holster Protest
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
W. Scott Lewis
Media Coordinator
Students for Concealed Carry on Campus
media@concealedcampus.org
http://www.ConcealedCampus.com
STUDENTS FOR CONCEALED CARRY ON CAMPUS (CONCEALEDCAMPUS.COM) […]

Fundraiser - We Need Money to Operate Too!

February 12, 2008

Come to the Ralph Engelstad THIS Thursday from 830 AM through 230pm.
We will be cleaning the REA (YEAH!) and it is a great fundraiser for College Republicans.
With all your help we can put on great programs and do fun events.
Of course you’re not expected to stay the whole time, though that would be awesome!, but […]

Not Yours to Give

February 11, 2008

The Story of Col. David Crockett, a US Representative from Tennessee

One day in the House of Representatives a bill was taken up appropriating money for the benefit of a widow of a distinguished naval officer. Several beautiful speeches had been made in its support. The speaker was just […]

February 11, 2008


Important: Monday 7 pm Phoenix Elementary

February 9, 2008

Hey fellow Republicans,
This Monday (Feb 11) 7 pm at the Phoenix Elementary School the Republican District Convention will be held.
We have been invited to attend by the party, and College Republicans strongly encourage everyone to attend. You can even bring a friend or three.
The Governor will be speaking, and former student body president Nate Martindale […]

Spare Us the Elite Populism, By Victor Davis Hanson

February 8, 2008

Obamology
I was watching on television last week both Barack Obama and his wife Michelle speak about the supposedly depression-like conditions in the US, and a people strapped by students loans, near hungry, and without hope of betterment. Neither said anything of substance, though both were engaging, effective speakers. Still, never has so much talent been […]

New Video Section at FIRE

February 8, 2008

FIRE, which stands for Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, has opened a new video section which outlines their work. Their first was co-produced with Evan Coyne Maloney of Indoctrinate U fame, and centers around an introduction to FIRE’s principles, issues, and it’s work towards liberty on campus.

UNDCR YouTube Channel Active!

February 8, 2008


Obama: “[Romney] was such an ineffective candidate”

February 7, 2008

OMAHA, NE — Barack Obama called Mitt Romney’s candidacy “ineffective” on the day that the former MA governor dropped his bid for the presidency.Romney, who dropped out of the race for president today in Washington, said in his exit speech that the GOP must unify and not allow Democrats to allow the country to “surrender […]

McCain Addresses CPAC

February 7, 2008

John McCain Addresses CPAC
Today, February 7th, John McCain addressed CPAC with the following remarks:
Thank you. Thank you for inviting me. It’s been a little while since I’ve had the honor of addressing you, and I appreciate very much your courtesy to me today. We should do this more often. I hope you will pardon […]

[Time.com] Transcript of Romney’s Speech Withdrawing From the Race @ CPAC

February 7, 2008

Video: Here
Governor Romney’s Address to the Conservative Political Action Committee – February 7, 2008
I want to begin by saying thank you. It’s great to be with you again. And I look forward to joining with you many more times in the future.
Last year, CPAC gave me the sendoff I needed. I was in single digits […]