Let your voice be heard in opposition to more New Jersey voodoo economics!  Exercise your First Amendment rights to be heard on the defining issue of New Jersey’s future!  What is at stake is the largest toll increases on the NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway, as well as introducing tolls on Rt. 440 in Middlesex County!  Governor Corzine believes in raising tolls drastically instead of reducing spending and government.  Join us in telling him he is wrong: IT’S THE SPENDING STUPID!

Date: Saturday February 9, 2008

Time: 1:00 pm

Place: Hightstown High School, 25 Leshin Lane, Hightstown, New Jersey 08520

Contact: Kyle Battaglia  battagliak[at]rider.edu

The TCNJ College Republicans are happy to announce that Phyllis Schlafly, conservative activist and political pundit, will be addressing the TCNJ campus on Wednesday, May 2nd, in Forcina Hall (room 132). The event will begin at 7 PM and Mrs. Schlafly’s topic will be called, “Feminism vs. Conservatism: The Great Debate.” Her speech will be roughly 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

Mrs. Schlafly is perhaps known mostly for her vehement opposition tothe Equal Rights Amendment; however, she is also famous for her criticism of President Bush style conservatism and other neo-conservatives, being President of the Eagle Forum, author/editor of over 20 books, her weekly reports, her radio show, and her contributions to Fox News.
The TCNJ College Republicans sincerely hope you help and make this a great event. You can find out more about Mrs. Schlafly, as well as confirm your attendance to the lecture, by visiting the Facebook event located here:

http://tcnj.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2316883894&ref=mf

Discussion/Booksigning

Pearl Harbor : A Novel of December 8, Book One of the Pacific War Series

by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen

Monday, May 14, at 7:30 PM

Borders, 290 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

908-231-0111

“A Thrilling Tale of the Attack That Marked America’s Darkest Day” —W.E.B. Griffin

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech on December 8, 1941, lasted a mere six and half minutes. But his words and tone—in a monologue that would later be named the Infamy Speech—sent ripples into a nation and a world that continue even today. The historical implications that emerged from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were unprecedented, launching America not only into the depths of a dangerous war, but forever altering the safety and comfort of everyday living. December 8th became a day of speaking out publicly and declaring war; of action, battle, plotting, and victories. This date’s significance is resonant and profound as an indelible moment in American history.

Fresh from their series on the American Civil War, bestselling authors Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the “Date of Infamy”—the attack on Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of ordinary citizens caught in the chaos of war. From the chambers of the Emperor of Japan to the American White House, from the decks of aircraft carriers to the playing fields of the Japanese Naval Academy, this powerful story stretches from the nightmare slaughter of China in the 1930s to the lonely office of Commander James Watson, an American cryptographer, who suspects the impending catastrophic attack. It is a story of intrigue, double-dealing, the horrific brutality of war, and the desperate efforts of men of reason on both sides to prevent a titanic struggle that becomes inevitable.

Gingrich and Forstchen’s now critically acclaimed approach, which they term “active history,” examines how a change in but one decision might have profoundly altered American history. In Pearl Harbor, they pose the question of how the presence of but one more man within the Japanese attacking force could have transfigured the war. More than a retelling, the book also serves as a potent warning, valid still today as an example of what happens when communications and understanding breaks down, and a nation is ill-prepared for the onslaught that might ensue.

Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, is the author of several bestselling books, including Gettysburg and Grant Comes East. He is a member of the Defense Policy Board and co-chair of the UN Task Force, is the longest-serving teacher of the Joint War Fighting course for major generals, served in Congress for twenty years, and was Time magazine’s 1995 “Man of the Year.” He is also the founder of the Center for Health Transformation. He resides in Virginia with his wife, Callista. The Gingrich family includes two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandchildren.

By Mike Caputo

Two prominent political figures will square off at Rider, tackling heated topics during a special event touted “The Great Debate.”

The program, which will be held in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater on Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m., places former Chairman of the Democratic National Party Committee (DNC) Terry McAuliffe on one side of the stage with Former Chairman of the Republican National Party Committee (RNC) Ed Gillespie on the other side. Dr. David Rebovich, managing director of the Rider University Institute for New Jersey Politics, acknowledged the importance of the presence of two nationally recognized political figures at Rider.

“This is a unique opportunity for Rider students to hear political analysis from two of the most important party leaders and commentators in the country,” said Rebovich.

McAuliffe and Gillespie’s appearance at Rider comes from the efforts of Rider Alumnus Mike Hennessy (’82) who is the chairman and CEO of Political World Communications, LLC, which publishes Campaigns & Elections magazine. The event is billed as sponsored by the Rider University Institute for New Jersey Politics, Campaigns & Elections magazine and the Hennessy Fund.

McAuliffe arrives at Rider as the current chairman of the Hillary Clinton for President Committee and author of What a Party! My Life Among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators and Other Wild Animals, a New York Times and Washington Post best-selling book. As chairman of the DNC, he contributed to the revitalization of the party between 2001-2005 and maintained a debt-free tenure, which was the first time a leader achieved that in the history of the organization.

Gillespie has been touted by political magazines as one of the most successful strategists in the Republican Party. During his tenure as chairman of the RNC, he was credited with guiding the Party to record levels in fundraising and voter registration numbers. He has also authored the book Winning Right, which was released in September 2006.

According to Rebovich, the two debaters will present their views on an array of issues at all levels.

“[McAuliffe and Gillespie] will debate current issues on the national political scene, the
upcoming presidential primaries and the importance of young people’s involvement in politics,” Rebovich said.

Invitations to the debate are being sent out to various political leaders and legislators in the region. According to University officials, this debate is expected to be a largely attended and highly covered event in the media. The event is free to all Rider students who present a Bronc ID at the door.

“We are tremendously excited to be able to offer to the University community a program with such high profile presenters,” said Jonathan Meer, vice president of University Advancement.

Source: Rider News

Liberals in NJ have really gone too far this time. They are planning on staging a war protest at which they will hold up a 3,000 foot banner with the names of every fallen soldier in Iraq as well as the names of 1200 fallen Iraqis. I know this is last minute but you can view their project here: http://bluewavenj.org/e-bw-mail/2007/iraqbannerproject.htm

WE WILL NOT TAKE THEM USING THE NAMES OF OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS TO SPREAD THEIR DEFEATIST IDEALS!!!!!!!

MEET WITH A GROUP OF PATRIOTS TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!!

SATURDAY MARCH 31
TIME: 11:15am
WHERE: THE CORNER OF BLOOMFIELD AVE/FULLERTON AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ

MAKE SURE YOU BRING A FLAG AND/OR A SIGN SUPPORTING THE TROOPS!!!!!

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who is seeking reelection to a full term this fall, will speak at Rider this Friday, October 27th, at Rider. Please encourage your students to attend this important event. Note that it is being held during the F-period. If you are teaching a class at that time, consider bringing your students to the Senator’s presentation.

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez
“Policy Issues in the 2006 Midterm Elections”
Date: Friday, October 27, 2006
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Yvonne Theater, Fine Arts Building

Participants: Congressman Rush Holt (D) and Joseph SInagra (R)
Panelists: Jamie Papateros, Robert Stern, Dr. David Rebovich
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Bart Luedeke Center Theater.

After a wonderful speaking event on Thursday Sept. 28th US Senate candidate Tom Kean Jr. took time out to meet with Rider University’s own chapter of the College Republicans. In attendance were NJ College Republican State Chairman Frank Luna, Rider University College Republican Chairman Michael DeRosa, and other members of the Rider University College Republicans. When asked about the event Michael DeRosa stated, “It was a good event for all in attendance. Kean is sure to have appealed to many in the audience who maybe have not made up their minds as to who to support in this November’s election”.