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MVGOP NEWSLETTER
  
 
 October 2016
  

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Members, 

Normally I would write a Presidents message with my own words, but this is an important article and I believe this speaks to what so many are feeling.  We must remain resolute in our decisions and vote to protect our Constitution and the Supreme Court.       Judi Neal
 

By ERIC METAXAS:  

This question should hardly require an essay, but let's face it: We're living in strange times. America is in trouble.

Over this past year many of Donald  Trump 's comments have made me almost literally hopping mad. The hot-mic comments from 2005 are especially horrifying. Can there be any question we should denounce them with flailing arms and screeching volume? I must not hang out in the right locker rooms, because if anyone I know said such things I might assault him physically (and repent later). So yes, many see these comments as a deal breaker. But we have a very knotty and larger problem. What if the other candidate also has deal breakers? Even a whole deplorable basketful? Suddenly things become horribly awkward. Would God want me simply not to vote? Is that a serious option?

What if not pulling the lever for Mr. Trump effectively means electing someone who has actively enabled sexual predation in her husband before-and while-he was president? Won't God hold me responsible for that? What if she defended a man who raped a 12-year-old and in recalling the case laughed about getting away with it? Will I be excused from letting this person become president? What if she used her position as secretary of state to funnel hundreds of millions into her own foundation, much of it from nations that treat women and gay people worse than dogs? Since these things are true, can I escape responsibility for them by simply not voting?

Many say they won't vote because choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil. But this is sophistry. Neither candidate is pure evil. They are human beings. We cannot escape the uncomfortable obligation to soberly choose between them. Not voting-or voting for a third candidate who cannot win-is a rationalization designed more than anything to assuage our consciences. Yet people in America and abroad depend on voters to make this very difficult choice.

Children in the Middle East are forced to watch their fathers drowned in cages by ISIS. Kids in inner-city America are condemned to lives of poverty, hopelessness and increasing violence. Shall we sit on our hands and simply trust "the least of these" to God, as though that were our only option? Don't we have an obligation to them?
Two heroes about whom I've written faced similar difficulties. William Wilberforce, who ended the slave trade in the British Empire, often worked with other parliamentarians he knew to be vile and immoral in their personal lives.

Why did he? First, because as a sincere Christian he knew he must extend grace and forgiveness to others, since he desperately needed them himself. Second, because he knew the main issue was not his moral purity, nor the moral impurity of his colleagues, but rather the injustices and horrors suffered by the African slaves whose cause he championed. He knew that before God his first obligation was to them, and he must do what he could to help them.

The anti-Nazi martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer also did things most Christians of his day were disgusted by. He most infamously joined a plot to kill the head of his government. He was horrified by it, but he did it nonetheless because he knew that to stay "morally pure" would allow the murder of millions to continue. Doing nothing or merely "praying" was not an option. He understood that God was merciful, and that even if his actions were wrong, God saw his heart and could forgive him. But he knew he must act.

Wilberforce and Bonhoeffer knew it was an audience of One to whom they would ultimately answer. And He asks, "What did you do to the least of these?"

It's a fact that if  Hillary Clinton is elected, the country's chance to have a Supreme Court that values the Constitution-and the genuine liberty and self-government for which millions have died-is gone. Not for four years, or eight, but forever. Many say Mr. Trump can't be trusted to deliver on this score, but Mrs. Clinton certainly can be trusted in the opposite direction. For our kids and grandkids, are we not obliged to take our best shot at this? Shall we sit on our hands and refuse to choose?

If imperiously flouting the rules by having a private server endangered American lives and secrets and may lead to more deaths, if she cynically deleted thousands of emails, and if her foreign-policy judgment led to the rise of Islamic State, won't refusing to vote make me responsible for those suffering as a result of these things? How do I squirm out of this horrific conundrum? It's unavoidable: We who can vote must answer to God for these people, whom He loves. We are indeed our brothers' and sisters' keepers.

We would be responsible for passively electing someone who champions the abomination of partial-birth abortion, someone who is celebrated by an organization that sells baby parts. We already live in a country where judges force bakers, florists and photographers to violate their consciences and faith-and Mrs. Clinton has zealously ratified this. If we believe this ends with bakers and photographers, we are horribly mistaken. No matter your faith or lack of faith, this statist view of America will dramatically affect you and your children.

For many of us, this is very painful, pulling the lever for someone many think odious. But please consider this: A vote for Donald Trump is not necessarily a vote for Donald Trump himself. It is a vote for those who will be affected by the results of this election. Not to vote is to vote. God will not hold us guiltless.



Victory 2016,
 
Judi Neal,
President

 

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

 

                    By Carolyn Gonzales

As we near election day, I pondered about what I would write, an opinion, an information column, an affirmation of America, but I nothing; I simply wanted to pray.  And so, I wrote my prayer.

Dear Lord, I am at a loss of what more  I can do to protect and preserve these United States.  Each day, I rejoice in Your love, and the wonder of  America, and still, I worry about the future of our homeland.

I know, Dear Jesus, that this land has been blessed by You, and throughout its existence, America has done wonderful things, and has also made mistakes, some very bad, others just simply errors.  Yet, You continued to bless us with a resolve so strong that we feared nothing, we feared no one, we feared no nation.   You made us strong, and resolute.  You also gave us compassion for those whose life was impaired by tragedy, or loss, and for those who are struggling.  

You instilled in us the ability and desire to help our neighbors, whether those neighbors are next door, or the next nation.  You were generous in Your bounty the great and fertile land that You entrusted to us. 

These things, I know.  Yet today, I am conflicted; I am angry, I am saddened and I am perplexed, for I was blind, I did not see the dark wave of the devil's hand as it covertly came upon America.  I am not alone, many others have now recognized the evil the dwells amongst us, and many of us, did not recognize the shadow as it infiltrated our people.  

There were, and are, Americans who accepted the deception, and believed it was good; and slowly over time, many of our leaders became corrupt.  They did a good job hiding it, and when we thought we saw it, it quickly hid away in the protective cloak of deception.  

Now so much  has been exposed, our suspicions are bearing out,  now we recognize its existence has seeped into the crevices of our lives,  including the disrespect and question  of You, My Lord.  You were the last to be attacked, for in doing so, they knew it would open our eyes and they first had to have many followers.  

Heavenly Father, there are so many of  us who love and honor You, who love and honor and appreciate this land, this nation.  We know, that all of our humanly efforts are futile, if we do not seek first your guidance.  So, Lord, I pray and beseech thee, to guide us, so that we may, in our efforts, preserve this Country, this land, this sovereign nation, and we shall rejoice in Your name.  This I ask of You..and pray that it is Your will that these United States are preserved as a Nation of Judea/Christian principles, and a capitalistic nation as was the vision given to our Founding Fathers.   Let us not be lead by a person who has helped sow the seeds of corruption and who has facilitated the devils mission.  Forgive us Lord, our sins as a nation, and bring us back to the honor and respect we so desperately seek.    Amen.
                                       

MOUNTAIN VIEW REPUBLICANS
IN ACTION!!

HUGE!!!

OCTOBER 19TH - 
BIG NIGHT  - DOUBLE HEADER!!

MEET AND GREET MIKE ANTONOVICH 
CANDIDATE FOR STATE SENTATE
AND
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING


THE 3RD PRESIDENTIAL 
 WATCHING PARTY!!!
at the Headquarters 


This election year is   ELECTRIFYING !!!   
Wednesday, October 19th, the Mountain View Republican Club will host a Double Header Event!



FIRST UP:  MEET AND GREET

Mike Antonovich, candidate for California Senate will be at the Headquarters for a Meet & Greet.  (see flyer embedded).  The Meet and Greet will officially start at 5:30 p.m., but please come early...4:45 p.m. so at 5:30p.m. Candidate Atonovich will be able to address us as a group.  That will give us plenty of time before the debate starts.  Mike will also be there during the debate, so if anyone would like to have a conversation with him or other dignitaries, that can easily be accommodated.   

Mike's schedule is very tight, and the 19th was the only time he could be scheduled to come to the Headquarters. His campaign said, "let's go with it!" (we love that attitude!!)  Other dignitaries will also be there!  


SECOND EVENT: DEBATE WATCHING  
Begins at 6:00p.m.

Hold onto your hats!!!   The 3rd Presidential Debate is shaping up to be, The Main Event" with both side coming out swinging!!  Donald Trump, in the last week, has dominated the airwaves, and his rally's are even bigger than before, even reaching 30,000 attendees in the building, and thousands outside.  The wiki leaks info, the corruption in the NBC News Channel, are all in play, as is the attacks from the Hillary campaign.  But, " the Donald" is on FIRE!   So much so, that some of the Republicans who jumped ship when the video was released, are now coming back on board.  

Donald Trump is in position to  WIN THE WHITE HOUSE , and America is on the summit of again embracing the vision and principles our Founding Fathers envisioned and put in place.    Come, experience this debate with fellow Republicans and those who support our candidate:   DONALD TRUMP!

  THE MEET AND GREET 
AND 
THE DEBATE WATCHING
WILL  BE  FREE EVENTS! 

  
The Antonovich Campaign will be  providing free refreshments , and to augment those refreshments, the Mountain View Republican Club is having a  FINGER FOOD, APPETIZER  POTLUCK (anything you can eat with your fingers)   

If you would like to bring something, please do, if it is not convenient, please just come and join us! We are family, and that's what  is important!

We hope to see you Wednesday evening,  the 19th of October... Big screen for the debate!  Friends! Camaraderie! Candidates! and Dignitaries!  

AND... enjoy the air conditionin g ... it has been repaired!!!

Please RSVP to Judi Neal at (909) 305-3717 

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SAVE THE DATE!

The Mountain View Republican Club 
will hold its annual Christmas Party on 
Saturday Evening,
December 10, 2016

Announcement: The Mountain View Republican Club is now fully air conditioned!  No more fans!!!






In This Issue



MOUNTAIN VIEW 
REPUBLICAN CLUB
MONTHLY MEETING
 
 
MONDAY ,
OCTOBER 24 , 2016 

  
       Please RSVP  Judi Neal   (909) 305-3717
(Your RSVP is important, to ensure we have dinner for the correct number of people.)


             MVRC HEADQUARTERS                  
485 CENTRAL AVENUE
UPLAND, CA
(Corner of Central and Arrow  Route)

Doors Open:  5:30 p.m.
Dinner:     6:15 p.m.
Meeting Starts:  6:50p.m.

Members:
Meeting Only:   $5.00
Meeting & Dinner:  $15.00

Non-Members:  
Meeting Only:  $10.00
Meeting & Dinner: $20.00

 
SPEAKERS
Ryan Vienna,
Commissioner, Public Safety
and
Agnes Gebboney
The Remembrance Project

Ryan Vienna:

Ryan Vienna, San Dimas Commissioner of Public Safety will present an overview of four important propositions and how they will affect California.  The propositions that will be covered are:

Proposition 57: Criminal  Sentences.  Parole, Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing.

Proposition 62:  Death Penalty Initiative Statute:  Removes California Death Penalty.

Proposition 64: Marijuana Legalization.

Proposition  66:  Death Penalty Procedure Initiative - Fast Tracking the Death Penalty


Agnes Gebboney

Agnes Gebboney is a mother whose son was killed by an illegal alien. She has been very active in bringing the message of the Remembrance Project to the public and media.  

Agnes has appeared in numerous venues representing other Angel Moms and Angel Dads, whose lives were changed by the death of their children at the hands of illegal aliens.   The Remembrance Project members were on stage with Republican Nominee Donald Trump at his rally in Costa Mesa and thereafter were called on to give their stories,  in hopes of highlighting the urgency for Immigration Reform and Enforcement. 

The Mountain View Republican Club is proud to acknowledge both speakers have recently joined the Club.

Note:    We now have air conditioning in both the front and the back of the Headquarters!!   

Another topic of the evening will be Board Nominations.

Feel free to invite your friends and family!

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Mt. View 
Republican Club
2016  
Headquarters

485 Central Ave, Upland CA 91786

WE ARE OFF AND RUNNING!!!
WALKS,  CALLS
 PACKET, ASSEMBLY
GREETINGS

JOIN THE FUN!!
VOLUNTEER!
Please call Judi at (909) 305-3717
email at mvgop@reagan.com  to volunteer!



SPECIAL VIEWING

FRIDAY, OCT. 21
at the
HEADQUARTERS!

THE 
MOUNTAIN VIEW REPUBLICAN  
CLUB
CORDIALLY  INVITES YOU
TO 
A SPECIAL VIEWING OF

" THE ENEMIES WITHIN"

A FILM BY TREVOR LOUDON
       
The Mountain View Republican Club has been selected to have a free viewing of this epic film.   

The Enemies Within    is designed to warn American voters about how neo-communism and its Jihadist allies work to undermine the United States' national security from within.  You will be astonished at the information and plots that are  unveiled

 Loudon's research exposes why crucial decisions made in the highest seats of the federal government often prove disastrous for America and her allies.  The film features several of the speakers at the August conference on Islam including Frank Gaffney and Admiral Lyons. 
 
This film is exceedingly well researched, and reveals critical truths that few have the courage to tell.  

Join us for this important movie.
 
Starts: 6:30 pm
  
This is a Free Event!

Movie run time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

at
Campaign Headquarters
485 N Central Ave
Upland, CA  91786
 
Please RSVP
 to: 909-305-3717
or 
email: mvgop@reagan.com   subject line: Enemies Within

(There will be no food served at this event)


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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

 O F
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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P O Box 1536
Claremont, CA 91711