PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
September is always a month of joy and sadness for me. This month I turned 69. It's really hard for me to imagine I'm that old. On the other hand we are all reminded of the horrible events of Sept. 11, 2001 and 2012, and that puts it all in prospective for me; I'm alive and still breathing and growing and aging. Thousands are not; we will never forget, where we were, what we were doing and the enormity of what had just happened to our country on 9/11/01 and 9/11/12.
Why are there people, who can't live in harmony, can't accept or respect another's point of view, and who choose to bash our Country at every turn? I, for one, am fed up with all the people who want to rule the world, and in trying to do, so have destroyed our way of life. I want my perfect world back! where morals and respect were paramount.
Fifteen years ago, I woke up to the vision of a plane that had just flown into the World Trade Center. As I watched in disbelief, I feared greatly for my husband who had left that very morning to fly to Washington DC. I tried desperately to contact him, but his phone had already been turned off.
As I sat watching in astonishment, another plane flew into the WTC. It was no longer speculation IT IS an act of terrorism on our Country, on our land, on our people.
Several hours later my husband called and said he was OK; they had never left the tarmac at Ontario. They were never informed what was going on until they finally were allowed to dis-embark from the plane. When he got home, I can only remember hugging him with all my might. At the time we felt our Country was under attack and none of us knew what was ahead of us.
As we watched the Towers fall and heartache wrapped our hearts we understood that our lives would be forever changed by those events on that fateful day: September 11th, 2001.
Many years later, on September 11th, 2012 once again America was attacked by terrorist. Citizens of the USA, acting in an official capacity for our Country were attacked and abandoned in Libya. Four great men, Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, lost their lives that day, because of the incompetence and failure to act by the U.S. State Dept., under the direction of Hillary Clinton and the President of the United States, Barrack Hussein Obama.
We need to remember this event because of who was in charge. A woman who turned her back on those whose lives were entrusted to her, she is a liar, a cheat, a fraud and a murderer. She is now a person who is running to become our next President. Do we really want someone of such questionable character and lack of courage, running our Country? Have we not had enough to endure for the past 7 ½ years?
As for this election, many of us were conflicted with the choices we had been given as our candidates fought to win over our support. Many are still conflicted with making a choice, but a choice they must make.
I would like to quote my Pastor, Jack Hibbs from our 9/11 Service. "We all prayed for guidance and vision in picking our candidate. God gave you two choices, pick one. Only God knows the future and who are we question his wisdom."
That was my all in moment. Any doubts, fears, or disappointment I may have had, was dispelled with those words.
I trust God's wisdom and will be voting and campaigning for Donald J. Trump will all my being. He must win; Hillary will accelerate the Liberal Progressive agenda, and ensure its sustainability through the Supreme Court judges she will appoint. Voting for a third party candidate is truly a de facto vote for Hillary.
I hope you will join me in the efforts to elect a President Trump, please come out and help with our putting together walk packets, phoning and walks for Trump and all of our candidates.
Let us, in the Mountain View Republican Club be an integral part of this phenomenal election, and amazing movement of We, The American People.
Victory 2016,
Judi Neal,
President
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HOW DO I LOVE THEE?
How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day's Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right. I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life;
I shall but love thee better after death.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning 1806 - 186
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If I should but find myself in the the last glow of day, as the waters swirl upon my feet and my eyes are cast beyond the horizon of the sea; or if I should find myself on the mountains highest peaks, surveying all that is below me. Or if I should find myself, glistening with sweat in the barren dessert, I shall be blessed.
If I should but find myself amid the lights and excitement of the city, or feel the vibration of the horses hoofs as they cross the old wooden bridge; if I should find myself in the quite pastures, and feel so small among the majestic Redwood trees, I shall in humbleness thank the Lord for a land so beautiful.
If I should find myself in the company of genteel people, whose warmth and welcome embrace my being, and if I should find myself in the care of those whose calling is to tend to mankind, I shall feel the kindness of humanity and I shall be comforted.
If I should find myself, amidst those whose gallant efforts are to preserve and protect; those who sacrifice so others may be safe. Should I find myself, surrounded by men and women in uniform who have dedicated their lives to the protection of America; every Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman,Merchant Marine, and Police Officer, gratitude shall fill my heart, and I should strive to honor their dedication and unselfish valor.
If I should find myself amidst family and friend, laughter and love, happiness and sorrow, through joyous times and challenge, then I shall have embodied the sweetness and fullness of life.
If I should find myself, at the end of life's journey, I shall be forever grateful, for I was among the very special people who declare proudly: I am an American, America is my homeland.
America, the gift God gave to us; a land so beautiful; unalienable rights so simple: life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. If I should find myself, challenged to preserve this America, I shall not falter, nor let her go, nor fail to do my best for her sake, for she is mine, and I am hers.
How Do I Love Thee America?
"I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life;
I shall but love thee better after death."
Carolyn L. Gonzales
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MOUNTAIN VIEW
REPUBLICANS
IN ACTION!!
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PROPOSITIONS - NOVEMBER 8, 2016
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MVRC Legislative Committee
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Prop 51 School Construction $9 Billion Bond - NO
$9 Billion Bond which will add more debt. to California, and does not guarantee equitable distribution. State officials will control the funds and allocate. This was put on the ballot by the Construction Industry special interest. Significant amount of bond will be allocated to construction rather than in-class instruction.
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Prop 52 Hospital fees - YES
A "yes" vote supports requiring voter approval to change the dedicated use of certain fees from hospitals used to draw matching federal money and fund Medi-Cal services. The initiative was also designed to require a 2/3 majority vote of the California Legislature to end the hospital fee program. A "no" vote will allow the legislature to change, extend or eliminate the hospital fee program with a majority vote. Currently, CA charges hospitals 4% hospital fee that is matched by the Federal Government - these funds are used to fund healthcare for those on Medical and children's health programs.
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Prop 53-Public Finances - YES
A YES vote on this measure means: State revenue bonds totaling more than $2 billion for a project that is funded, owned, or managed by the state would require statewide voter approval.
A NO vote on this measure means: State revenue bonds could continue to be used without voter approval.
This is critical, Revenue Bonds can be entered into without the vote of the people. Here is an example, put out by the Contra Costa Council: "
Look no further than the high-speed rail project for a recent example. In 2008, California voters approved nearly $10 billion in GENERAL OBLIGATION bonds, which already require voter approval. The cost for the high-speed rail project skyrocketed, jumping at one point up to $100 billion. How could this be? REVENUE BONDS! And because voter approval isn't required to issue state revenue bonds, we (the public) may never get to have a say in this outrageous cost increase.
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Prop 54-Legislative Transparency - YES
A "yes" vote will be a vote in favor of prohibiting the legislature from passing any bill until the bill has been in print and PUBLISHED on the internet for 72 hours prior to the vote.
A "no" vote will be a vote to keep the status quo, allowing the legislature to pass bills without publishing in print or the internet at least 72 hours before voting.
Currently, at the end of every Legislative year, Legislators pass as many as 500 bills in one week, the majority of which are passed UNREAD. A rush to close the official legislative year, bills are slipped through for special interests and go undetected. This must stop, a YES vote will contribute to this careless and irresponsible process.
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Prop 55-Tax Extension - NO
In November 2012, voters approved Proposition 30, that had both a sales tax component and an income tax component. In 2012, the voters were assured there was a sunset to this taxation: the sales tax addition would end Dec. 2016; and the income tax component would end in December 2018. Proposition 30 raised $30 Billion in four years, and now, the legislature wants to withdraw the sunset clause, and retain the taxation permanently. CA had a surplus as a result of the Prop. 30 passage, but, CA government squandered that surplus. The California Legislature must keep their promise to the people; Prop. 30 must sunset (end) and it should not be "extended" by the clever use of Proposition 55.
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Prop 56-Cigarette Tax - NO
A "yes" vote would increase the cigarette tax from 87 cents a pack to $2.00 a pack, with equivalent increases on other "tobacco" products (electronic cigarettes were just added to this proposition though they do not use "tobacco").
A "no" vote opposes increasing the cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack with equivalent increases on other 'tobacco" products and electronic cigarette.
PROP 56 is NOT WHAT IT APPEARS TO BE. Just 13% of the new tobacco tax money goes to treat smokers or stop kids from starting. Most of the $1.6 Billion in new taxes under this Proposition goes to Insurance Companies and special interests.
Prop 56 Cheats Schools Out Of At Least $600 Million Per Year
California's Constitution (through Proposition 98), requires that schools get at least 43% of any new tax increase. Prop. 56 was purposely written to undermine California's Constitution's minimum school funding guarantee, allowing special interests to deceptively divert at least $600 Million a year from schools.
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Prop 57-Prison Population - NO/NO/NO
Proposition 57 will place all new release privileges and rights into the California Constitution and it will not be able to be changed by the Legislature. It would be more appropriately labeled as a "constitutional amendment" rather than a proposition.
Early release crimes would include:
Rape by intoxication - Rape of an unconscious person - Human Trafficking involving sex act with minors - Drive
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by shooting -Assault with a deadly weapon - Hostage taking - Attempting to explode a bomb at a hospital or school - Domestic violence involving trauma - Supplying a firearm to a gang member - Hate crime causing physical injury - Failing to register as a sex offender - Arson - Discharging a firearm on school grounds - Lewd acts against a child 14 or 15 - False imprisonment of an elder through violence, and more.
These are serious crimes and serious criminals that should not be released from prison early.
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Prop 58-Multilingual Education - NO
Prop. 58 is titled, "English Language Education", but it is misleading in that it expands the bi-lingual teaching requirements to include all core subjects to be taught in both English and Spanish by teachers who are fluent in both languages. Hidden away in Section 8 of the Proposition is the provision to repeal all restrictions on the California Legislature to make future changes, thus allowing the Legislature to reestablish SPANISH-ALMOST ONLY instruction in the public schools by a simple majority vote, FORCING Latino children into those classes against their parent's wishes. The Spanish-Almost program did more harm to Hispanic students, and increased cost to the districts. This proposition was authored by Ricardo Lara (D) and supported by all Democrats; there was no Republican support.
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Prop 59-Campaign Financing Repeal - NO
A "yes" vote supports allowing the state's officials to use their authority to overturn the FEDERAL Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision, potentially through an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
This proposition is supported by all Democrats and opposed by all Republicans. The California Legislature should not spend its time and money involved in Federal business.
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Prop 60-Adult films - NO
A "Yes" vote would be a vote in favor or requiring the use of condoms and other protective measures during the filming of pornographic films, as well as requiring pornography producers to pay for certain health requirements and checkups.
A "no" vote would be a vote against requiring the use of condoms and other safety measured during the filming of pornographic films.
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Prop 61-Prescription Drug Costs - NO
Let us start with the first paragraph of the argument of the "yes" group: "The measure would apply in any case, in which the state ultimately provides funding for the purchase of drugs, EVEN IF THE DRUGS ARE NOT PURCHASED DIRECTLY BY A GOVERNMENT AGENCY. (Next sentence contradicts) This measure ONLY APPLIES TO THE PURCHASING OF DRUGS BY STATE AGENCIES..." So what is it: state agencies only or even if not by a government agency???
A "no" recommendation rationale: The proposition only covers an arbitrary group of patients in certain state government programs, including some government employees and state prisoners. More than 88% of Californians are EXCLUDED, including 10 million Medi-Cal low income patients 20 million Californians with private health insurance and Medicare, and millions of others.
Passage of this proposition will ultimately have an adverse effect on America's veterans, by eliminating the discounts now given the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, and increasing drug prices for veterans, and a majority of Californians. This is beneficial for 12% of Californians, the 88% may have an adverse affect.
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Prop 62-End Death Penalty - NO
A no vote will keep the Death Penalty in place.
The death penalty is reserved for only the worst murderers, like child killers, rape/torture murderers, serial murderers, and cop killers. Just 1-2% of about 2,000 murders in California annually end up with a death sentence. For these, worst of the worst, criminals, there needs to be a death penalty. And there needs to be a revamping of the penalty system wherein death row inmates cannot file one frivolous appear after another. (see prop. 66)
The answer is to MEND, NOT END California's death penalty laws as stated by San Bernardino District Attorney, Mike Ramos. In March, 2012, in a meeting with the San Francisco Chronicle, Governor Jerry Brown, "a former Attorney General said, "there are no innocent inmates on California's death row".
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Prop 63-Banning Large Capacity Sale/Possession of Large Capacity Ammo. Vote NO.
Proposition 63 is overwhelming opposed by the law enforcement community and civil rights groups because it will burden law abiding citizens without keeping violent criminals and terrorists from accessing firearms and ammunition. It is an over reach of government - requires application and permits and only "certain" people will be deemed authorized to purchase ammunition. This is a covert back door approach to gun control. "Control the ammunition and you control the gun".
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Prop 64-Marijuana Legalization - NO
There are several flaws and dangers in legalizing Marijuana. It would increase the covert illegal market and drug cartel activity; it would assault underprivileged neighborhoods, and because individuals can grow it in their own backyards and in their house, it would be growing near schools. There is this other anomaly: It would roll back the total prohibition of smoking ads on TV, replacing them with ads advocating smoking marijuana. Is that what children should be encouraged to do?
More importantly, marijuana quality control is non-existent, and marijuana has been proven to have serious health issues in the brain development of those individuals under 25.
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Prop 65 Dedication of Revenue From Disposable Bag Sales to Wildlife Conservation Fund (2016) - NO
A "yes" vote is in favor or redirecting money collected from the sale of carry-out bags by grocery or other retail stores to a special (new) fund administered by the Wildlife Conservation Board.
A "no" vote is against redirecting money collected from the sale of carry-out bags by grocery or other retail stores to a special (new) fund administered by the Wildlife Conservation Board.
Note the language: "carry-out bags", it does not say, "plastic carry out bags"
Thus, the objective of proposition 65 is to take the money charged by retailers and redirect it to a "new" environmental fund run by unelected bureaucrats, an entity that will grow exponentially. Ultimately, it could cost the consumer more at the check out stand.
Proposition 66, Death Row Appeals & Penalty Procedures - YES
A "yes" vote supports changing the procedures governing state court appeals and petitions that challenge death penalty convictions and sentences.
A "no" vote opposes changing the procedures.
Proposition 66 would put Trial Courts in charge of the initial petition, known as habeas corpus petitions challenging death row convictions. Appeals would then be sent to the California Courts of Appeal, and finally to the California Supreme Court. A more expeditious process than it is currently in place. Currently, the petitions start at the California Supreme Court, and to get it on the docket, or reviewed takes much longer. Proposition 66 would reduce the time for the appeals process, and require the habeas corpus petition process and appeals to be completed within five years after the death sentence.
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Prop 67-Plastic Bags - NO
A "Yes" vote approves, and a "NO" vote rejects a statute that prohibits grocery and other stores from providing customers single-use plastic or PAPER carry-out bags, but permits sale of recycled paper bags and reusable bags at 10 cents per bag.
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Narrative review from Ballot-Pedia, Statements of support or opposition from ballots, and misc. sources.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW
REPUBLICAN CLUB
MONTHLY MEETING
DEBATE PARTY!
This should be a hoot!!
Lots of energy and enthusiasm!!
MONDAY
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SEPTEMBER 26 , 2016
Please RSVP
Judi Neal
(909) 305-3717
UPLAND, CA
(Corner of Central and Arrow
Pizza, Salad, Dessert
Lemonade, Tea and Coffee
Dinner: $15.00 Per Person
No Dinner $5.00
(includes lemonade, coffee & dessert)
No host Beer/Wine/Sodas
NOTE: SPECIAL TIME
DEBATE STARTS AT 6:00 P.M SHARP!
DOORS OPEN AT 4:45 P.M.
BAR OPENS AT 4:45P.M.
PIZZA ARRIVES AT 5:30 P.M.
SPEAKERS
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
DONALD J. TRUMP
HILLARY R. CLINTON
Make your reservation early, this is going to be a fun, energized and lively debate watching party!
We will have two giant screens set up, one in each section of the Headquarters! We do not want to miss a second of this first face to face meeting between Hillary Clinton and our Candidate, Donald J. Trump!
Come to the party, and raise your energy to new heights - this is an event you do not want to miss!!
Note: We will not have a full regular meeting on the 26th.
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Mt. View
Republican Club
2016
Headquarters
485 Central Ave, Upland CA 91786
WE ARE OFF AND RUNNING!!!
WALKS
CALLS
ASSEMBLY
GREETINGS
JOIN THE FUN!!
Please call Judi at (909) 305-3717
email at mvgop@reagan.com to volunteer!
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************************************* Note: The Mountain View Republican Club makes every effort to bring to its members, speakers who are knowledgeable on a variety of topics. It does so solely with the intent of broadening its members knowledge. Some topics may be controversial, and there may be differences of opinions, however, the Mt. View Republican Club will not censor information that is relative to today's headlines, or political conversations. If a member finds any speaker objectionable, please contact Carolyn Gonzales, (626) 224-1169.
MOUNTAIN VIEW REPUBLICAN CLUB BOARD
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DIRECTORS
Judi Neal
President
(909) 305-3717
Jack Mercica
Vice President
Frank Murray
Treasurer
Deborah Scott-Toux
Secretary
Linnie Drolet
Past President
Linnie Drolet
Membership (Interim)
bldrolet@gte.net
Ly Kou
Fundraising/Events
Legislative Issues
Hayden Lening
Carolyn L. Gonzales
Website
Newsletter & Notices
(626) 224-1169
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ANOTHER VIEWPOINT OF PROPOSITION 60 -
ADULT FILMS
On the ballot is Proposition 60, posing the question, "should the state require the use of condoms and other protective measures during the filming of pornographic films, as well as requiring pornography producers to pay for certain health requirement and check up."
Most organizations, with the exception of the California Womens Federation either recommend "no" or "no position". I agree with the California Women's Federation on a "yes" vote, but, perhaps from a completely different perspective.
The Porn industry is just that; an industry. The State has no hesitation to mandate "safety' requirements on manufacturing, restaurants, etc. on the bases of best practices to keep those doing the job "safe". While these state regulations and requirements are costly to the manufacturers and restaurants, they nevertheless must comply.
Pilots, truck drivers, etc. have to undergo physical check ups periodically in order to continue working. They have to meet certain health requirements.
So, in view of the all the regulations the state attaches to every other industry, why not the Porn industry? Why not, ensure they are observing "best practices", "safe" practices.
I see no reason to cull out an exemption for the Porn Industry. Thus, I shall be voting YES, on Prop. 60.
Carolyn Gonzales
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The "head Lion" in our party, is an amazing man; many do not realize he is also a compassionate man. The core of a strong leader is to balance kindness with strength.and to know when each is required or appreciated.
Below are five acts of kindness Donald Trump has done, long before he ever ran for President. It is who he is; strong, aggressive, hard ball competitor and compassionate human being.
The article below was written by
Getty - Mandel Ngan
"Since Donald Trump announced he was running for president, he has seen no shortage of the media spotlight.
But one thing that fails to receive coverage: how Trump has touched the lives of others.
Here are 5 acts of kindness that reveal there's more to the billionaire than just his big celebrity persona.
1. The time he gave sanctuary to Grammy Award winning singer Jennifer Hudson after three of her family members were murdered:
When Hudson's mother, brother and nephew were gunned down in Chicago, she put everything on hold for a while. She stayed at Trump Tower to grieve, where The Donald didn't charge her a dime and also provided security for her and a few of her family members.
2. Airlines wouldn't accommodate a boy who had serious medical issues, so Trump offered his jet to help:
Three-year-old Andrew Ten needed to go to New York to receive some special medical attention. But there was one big problem: The airlines refused to board him because Ten required several different pieces of medical equipment on the flight. Ten's parents put in a call to Trump, who then dispatched his private jet to meet their pressing needs.
Ten's father said of Trump:
"He is a good man. He has three children of his own and he knows what being a parent is all about."
3. He helped save a family's working farm that was going into foreclosure:
In 1986, Annabell Hill was in danger of losing her family farm. On top of that, her husband had just committed suicide hoping that his life insurance policy would cover the remaining balance that they owed. When Trump saw her tragic story, he decided to do something about it.
Donald Trump, the New York real estate tycoon, helped prevent foreclosure today on a family farm whose owner had committed suicide to try to save his land.
Mrs. Hill proposed to bank officials that the land be sold privately so she could keep some of the 705 acres. Parts of the farm have been in the Hill family for three generations.
4. After Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi was released from a prison in Mexico, The Donald sent him a big check to help get him back on his feet:
Tahmooressi spent seven months in a Mexican prison. During that time, he was beatenand even chained to a bed. When he was released, Trump sent him a check for twenty five thousand dollars.
(Trumo also worked to have him released.)
5. What Trump did for a bus driver who helped save a woman from jumping off a bridge:
Darnell Barton was driving his bus across a bridge when he spotted a woman on the other side of railing, staring down at the traffic below. Barton stopped the bus and approached the woman.
After one of his passengers explained they didn't want to "see someone die," he managed to put his arm around her and she agreed to come to the other side of the bridge.
After hearing about what Barton did, The Donald sent him ten thousand dollars.
"I thought that was so beautiful to see. I think he is a great guy with an amazing heart and I said that man should be rewarded.
Clearly, Donald Trump isn't just a good businessman, he's a Good Samaritan, too."
My fellow, Mountain View Republican Club members, we have a warrior on our team; a good man, just about the most non-racist, non-sexist candidate we have seen in a long long time. Once the "bravado" is set aside, there is a man who will be one of the most amazing, effective, and respected Presidents of the United States of America. Let us make sure he is victorious!!
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