Traditionally, a tragedy is the

story of a good man, in whom

greatness resides, who commits

a grave moral error and falls

from grace in the onrushing

drive of his (self-) destruction. In

our story, let‟s say that America

is the good man. It is in Amer-

ica that greatness has, and still,

resides. Unfortunately, also in

our story America has commit-

ted a grave moral error in elect-

ing Obama to be our president.

Thus, we see America falling

from grace on the path to self-

destruction. The move toward

socialism, a system that places

the government above the

people, and the people against

themselves, is incompatible with

the reward of grace.

Looking more closely, socialism

advocates “state administra-

tion” of industry and education.

Sound familiar? The looming

health care „reform,‟ the gov-

ernment ownership of corpora-

tions and banks, the indoctrina-

tion anthems our children are

mmm-mmm-mmm-ing in

schools are significant, clear

indications that this Administra-

tion desires unprecedented

control over the economy and,

of far greater concern, our

minds and bodies.

Socialism, also, promotes the

redistribution of wealth. The

means of redistribution is higher

taxation. Many of these taxes

will be in plain view, but there

will also be hidden taxes laced

throughout every piece of gov-

ernment takeover and restruc-

turing.

One party rule is another trait of

socialism. If the Obama admini-

stration fast-tracks amnesty and

full citizenship to 20,000,000

illegal immigrants, the Democ-

rats will escort us into a one

party system and lay the

groundwork for decades of a

Democrat majority. Oh, the

destruction the virtual majority

will do to our wonderful country!

We are sliding quickly. Only a

landslide victory in 2010 will

gives us the seats in Congress to

stop this tragedy from occur-

ring.

We must do all we can to help

Republican candidates here in

North Carolina, but it can‟t stop

there. We are a nation in peril,

and therefore, ought to support

Republican candidates outside

of our state via letter-writing,

donations, etc. Identify the

authors of bills advocating free-

dom-based ideals, and saturate

them with encouragement and

approval.

Will our nation have to fall the

furthest distance it can fall in

order to rise to greatness

again? I think not, but it will

take the actions of individuals

united by a love of freedom to

avoid such a tragic ending.

October 12, 2009: OCRW meeting, Golden

Corral, Hwy 17, 6:30pm

October 17, 2009: Onslow County GOP meet-

ing, Golden Corral, Hwy 24, 9am

Nov 6-7, 2009: NCFRW Fall Board Meeting,

Embassy Suites/Marriott, Winston-Salem

Nov 9, 2009: OCRW meeting, Golden Corral,

Hwy 17, 6:30pm

Nov 14, 2009: Taxpayers March on Raleigh,

beginning at Halifax Mall, 11am

STANDING COMMITTEES

BYLAWS Sherri Francescon

FUNDRAISING Lynn Gallant

MEMBERSHIP Maggie Henderson

PROGRAM Mary Ann Sharpe

PUBLIC RELATIONS Mary Ann Sharpe

LEGISLATIVE & RESEARCH Nancy Cleveland

SCHOLARSHIP Judy Adams

AD HOC COMMITTEES HOSPITALITY Maggie Henderson

M.E.L.P Jan Anderson

CARING FOR AMERICA Martha Amoroso

Volume 1, Issue 4 October 2009

“In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men the great

difficulty lies in this: You must first enable the government to control the governed, and

in the next place, oblige it to control itself.” -Alexander Hamilton

President: Suzanne Brown — 910-938-3311

Vice President: Mary Ann Sharpe

Secretary: Sherri Francescon

Treasurer: Judy Adams

Martha Amoroso Janice Anderson

Lisa Brown Carol Cherubini Lisa Marie Clark

Nancy Cleveland Ruth Clifton

Mary Lou Davidson Lynn Gallant

Marsha Gerard Ethel Gustin

Maggie Henderson Dorothy Jones Wendy Lyles

Rose Marie Martin Sharon Napper Stacie Thorne

Onslow County Republican Women’s Club | P.O. Box 4115 Jacksonville, NC 28540

Suzanne Brown

Informative & Resourceful Websites

NC Federation of Republican Women www.ncrfw.com

North Carolina Republican Party www.ncgop.org

John W. Pope Civitas Institute www.nccivitas.org

The Heritage Foundation www.heritage.org

FreedomWorks www.freedomworks.org

Federation of American Immigration Reform www.fairus.org

Michelle Malkin www.michellemalkin.com

Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute www.cblpi.org

The Patriotic Resistance www.resistnet.com

Budget fallout (Winston-Salem Journal) October 6, 2009

Onslow County Republican Women’s Club | P.O. Box 4115 Jacksonville, NC 28540

1917 - Jeannette Rankin, a Montana

Republican, became the first woman to

serve in the House.

1984 - The first female head of the Com-

modity Futures Trading Commission was

Susan Meredith Phillips.

1984 - Janet McCoy became the first

woman high commissioner of the U.S.

Trust Territories.

1984 - Faith Evans of Hawaii was the first

woman appointed U.S. Marshall.

1986 - The first woman and the first Re-

publican elected to the U.S. House of

Representatives from Hawaii, and the

first Asian-American woman elected to

Congress, was Pat Saiki.

1987 - In his two terms, President Reagan

selected women for more than 1,400

high-level, policy-making positions.

2002 - Congresswoman Deborah Pryce

of Ohio was elected chairman of the

House Republican Conference, making

her the highest-ranking Republican

woman ever to serve in the majority

party in Congress.

2002 - Jennette Bradley was elected

lieutenant governor of Ohio, becoming

the first African-American Republican

woman in the nation to serve in that

office.

Republican Women Firsts

Page 2

North Carolina

The NC Board of Community Colleges changed its policy to allow illegal immigrants to

attend its degree programs. These students would be required to pay out-of-state

tuition. In adopting this policy the Board ignored and defied the people of NC and

Governor Perdue. Polling has consistently indicated a large majority in this state reject

educational benefits to illegal aliens.

The State Board refused to consider all costs to NC taxpayers in adopting the new

policy. The policy does not account for the thousands of illegal immigrants who take

unaccredited courses at the expense of taxpayers. Yet the state board's "spin doc-

tors" continue to assert that all costs were considered.

Republican House Leader Paul Stam (R-Wake) last week called on the board to con-

sider all costs prior to making a decision on admitting illegal immigrants. "This decision

to admit illegal aliens to our community colleges is an affront to

the people of our state who value the rule of law," said Rep. Stam.

(continued on page 4)

North Carolina's final spending numbers for the last fiscal year are in, and they do not bode

well for state programs in the future.

The recession forced a real reduction in state spending, not just a statistically manipulated

one, according to figures released by the N.C. Office of State Controller. The state spent

$724 million less last year than it spent in the previous year. Spending amounted to $1.7 bil-

lion less than the actual state budget for the year.

Across the state, many services have been cut. Schools, the university system, mental-health

facilities and even law-enforcement agencies have been told to do their best with fewer

resources. With many economists predicting only a mild economic recovery in the near fu-

ture, two figures in the controller's final numbers are bothersome.

Gov. Bev Perdue and the General Assembly managed to plug much the huge budget

shortfall with what is known as "non-recurring money." This is the equivalent of a family using

its savings or going to a generous uncle for a one-time cash gift.

In January, Perdue faced a $3.2 billion shortfall as she looked ahead to this fiscal year's

budget. (Fiscal years begin on July 1.) She closed half of that shortfall from two sources: state

reserves and federal stimulus money. She took $802 million from state reserves and trusts, and

another $680 million from Uncle Sam.

Here's the problem: The reserves are now dangerously depleted, and the federal govern-

ment will not continue providing the stimulus money indefinitely. Considering the size of the

federal deficit, it is likely that federal aid will quickly recede.

The recession hit state-tax collections especially hard. Of the approximate $11 billion in reve-

nue from personal income taxes expected last year, $2 billion never materialized. And sales-

tax receipts declined by $304 million from an anticipated $5 billion-plus.

Almost 30 years ago, former House Speaker Liston Ramsey expressed his concern that North

Carolina was becoming too dependent on personal-income-tax collections. They now com-

prise almost 58 percent of annual state-tax revenue. The sales tax comprises another 27 per-

cent. State leaders have steadfastly refused to reform the tax system in ways that would

reduce that concentrated dependence.

Jobs for middle-class workers are expected to rebound slowly, a dire sign for growth, in the

near future, of both personal income taxes and sales-tax collections in this state.

North Carolinians, therefore, should plan on tight state budgets and reduced services for at

least the next several years.

Onslow County Republican Women’s Club | P.O. Box 4115 Jacksonville, NC 28540

U.S. SENATE

Kay Hagan

202-224-6342 (Washington)

Richard Burr

202-224-3154 (Washington)

U.S. HOUSE

G.K. Butterfield (1st Dist.)

202-225-3101

Bob Ethridge (2nd Dist.)

202-225-4531

Walter Jones (3rd Dist.)

202-225-3415

David Price (4th Dist.)

202-225-1784

Virginia Foxx (5th Dist.)

202-225-2071

Howard Coble (6th Dist.)

202-225-3065

Mike McIntyre (7th Dist.)

202-225-2731

Larry Kissell (8th Dist.)

202-225-3715

Sue Myrick (9th Dist.)

202-225-1976

Patrick McHenry (10th Dist.)

202-225-2576

Heath Shuler (11th Dist.)

202-225-6401

Melvin Watt (12th Dist.)

202-225-1510

Brad Miller (13th Dist.)

202-225-3032

N.C. SENATE

Harry Brown (District 6)

919-715-3034

N.C. HOUSE

George Cleveland (District 14)

919-715-6707

W. Robert Grady (District 15)

919-715-9644

N.C. GOVERNOR

Bev Perdue

919-733-4240

One of life's most important lessons is to keep your

eyes on the right goal — that by trying to win

some smaller prize, you can lose a larger one.

After "winning" a Nobel Prize, our president might

be tempted to think that he can do anything.

Somebody needs to remind President Obama of

the realities of representative Democracy. Right

now, he seems determined to jam through

ObamaCare regardless of the cost to his political

party and regardless of public opposition that is

currently strongly against ObamaCare. Among

independents, opposition is edging toward 60

percent. Among seniors, it has topped 60 per-

cent.

The opposition to trillion-dollar deficits follows a

similar pattern and the favorability ratings of the

president, though leveled off, have dropped 20

percentage points since the early

days of his presidency to where only

half of likely voters approve of the

president's performance. Complaints

about the cost of ObamaCare are

growing-most notably among seniors

who clearly recognize that the billions

in "savings" that he plans to squeeze

out Medicare are going to reduce the

care they receive. The mainstream

press is under increasing attacks (and

will eventually pay dearly) for downplaying these

facts and skipping over statements like liberal

Democrat and former Senate Majority Leader

Tom Daschle's that "Seniors should be more ac-

cepting of the conditions that come with age

instead of treating them" or even worse the claim

of liberal Democrat former Colorado Governor

Dick Lamm that seniors have "a duty to die…"

As more details about specific costs, the long-

range timetable and inevitable rationing are

revealed, the public is growing more skeptical

and the president more determined.

Inevitably, such opposition and the president's

intractability will impact the 2010 Congressional

elections, with the very real possibility that it may

cost the Democrats their majority in the House

and maybe in the Senate. But, apparently, for this

arrogant president, none of that matters. His

presidency is all that counts. Getting what he

wants done is the only priority.

The dollar continues to decline in value — drop-

ping this week to the lowest level in over a year,

yet the president continues to promote a health

care reform plan that many economists say is

destined to bankrupt the nation. Congressional

analysts for the Congressional Budget Office

(CBO) announced this week that the federal

budget deficit has already tripled to a record

$1.4 trillion for this fiscal year. They have esti-

mated that the president's health care reform

package would cost $900 billion over the next

decade. Keep in mind that the previous record

deficit was just last year and it was a "mere" $459

billion. The costs of the economic stimulus bill are

so large they are beyond the ability of most of us

to imagine, let along comprehend. No amount of

Bush blame is going to cover these facts. As the

saying goes, "We're talking big money here."

Analyst are troubled about the impact of such

deficits on foreigners who have, up-to-now, been

willing investors in the U.S. They also

worry about the impact on interest

rates and what those increases would

do for investors here at home. What is

clear is that we are in the worst finan-

cial situation that the U.S. has seen

since World War II and huge tax in-

creases are inevitable at a time when

unemployment, despite the avalanche

of government spending, is rising month

-by-month and cost-of-living increases

in income are becoming history. Further, and

even worse, we are building up a mountain of

debt that we will dump onto our children and

grandchildren, burying any hope that they have

for a bright financial future.

The Financial Times, quoting Congresswoman

Michelle Bachmann (R-Minnesota), reported this

week that more and more Americans are feeling

a "sense of unease" over "the level of debt accu-

mulation" that they view as "unconstitutional and

un-American." Mrs. Bachmann is among those

who are "beginning to realize that Obama is a

socialist."

Reports from Capitol Hill indicate that a vote on

the nearly $1 trillion ObamaCare is planned for

Tuesday, October 13th. Rhetoric denouncing

GOP objections to the bill has escalated with

harsh partisan attacks from Democratic Hill lead-

ers who accuse the Republicans of obstruction-

ism and partisanship. Republicans respond with

the facts that the proposed health care reform

bill would necessitate tax increases, ensure cuts in

Medicare, and require rationing for seniors.

Janice Shaw Crouse, Ph.D.,

Senior Fellow at the Beverly

LaHaye Institute, the think tank

for Concerned Women for

America, is a recognized au-

thority on sex trafficking, the

United Nations, U.S. domestic

issues, as well as national and

international cultural, children's

and women's concerns.

Page 3

If Obama Wins the Battle, Will He Lose the War? By Janice Shaw Crouse

We extend a warm welcome to

our newest member, Wendy Lyles.

We also welcome our new associ-

ate members: Representative

George Cleveland, Jan Grube,

Richard Schnelker, and Jerry

Brown. Thank you for your support!

2009 dues are only $15. Of that,

$13 must be forwarded to the

North Carolina Federation of Re-

publican Women, which then

sends $8 of your dues to the Na-

tional Federation of Republican

Women. Men can now join as

associate members for only $10.

(continued from page 2)

Membership Report

"The board has defied Governor Perdue and the majority of North Carolina citi-

zens. We have no objection to those of other nations studying at our colleges, if

they have a proper visa. But the state cannot ignore the law."

High Taxes in North Carolina -Representative Dale Folwell shared some interesting

information. A NC accountant who specializes in tax preparation for those mak-

ing in excess of $1 million per year, told him that a few short years ago he pre-

pared for more than 500 residents, now it has dwindled to 100. These people

have chosen to move their primary residence to other states because of our high

confiscatory rates. Since Dems just voted again to raise them, that last 100 will

probably choose other more welcoming states as well.

The Nation

H.R. 3226 - the Czar Accountability and Reform Act cuts off funding for czar posi-

tions which have not been subject to Senate confirmation. Congresswoman

Virginia Foxx is cosponsoring this legislation to re-establish Congress's constitu-

tional role in the presidential appointment of government 'czars'. After the re-

cent resignation of the "Green Czar" Van Jones, much attention has been

drawn to these unaccountable czars.

Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 HR 3221- This House bill would

terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the

Education Department's Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of

Pell Grants. By providing an essentially endless line of credit to college atten-

dees, government will massively expand the loan market just as Fannie Mae and

Freddie Mac did with housing. We have learned from our recent history that

government intervention in credit markets can have disastrous outcomes. This

bill further increases the amount given out through Pell Grants and adjusts those

amounts with inflation plus one percent-meaning a constant, real increase in

taxpayer transfers from all workers, including those who didn't go to college, to

those going to college. The Pell Grant essentially sets a floor on the tuition rate

that a school will charge.

Then there's trade protectionism. The Obama administration slapped import tar-

iffs on Chinese tires. The Chinese retaliated by imposing tariffs on auto parts and

chickens -- take that, United Auto Workers and Tyson Foods! Upshot: American

consumers will pay more for tires, and auto-parts and chicken-processing jobs

will be at risk. But administration policies have put us on the path to increasing

the national debt from 40 percent to about 80 percent of gross domestic prod-

uct -- a level we haven't seen since the years just after World War II.

Republican Women's Clubs were

inspired by the Republican Plat-

form of 1872, which said: "The Re-

publican Party is mindful of its obli-

gations to the loyal women of

American for their noble devotion

to the cause of Freedom." The

oldest Republican Women's club

on record was founded in Salt

Lake City in 1899. The National Federation of Republican Women

today has 1,825 affiliate clubs in

all 50 states plus the District of Co-

lumbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and

the Virgin Islands. Its individual

membership exceeds 100,000.

Onslow County Republican Women’s Club | P.O. Box 4115 Jacksonville, NC 28540 Page 4

Onslow County Republican Women’s Club | P.O. Box 4115 Jacksonville, NC 28540

Onslow County Republican Women 2009 Membership Application Circle One: New Renewal Circle one: General Associate

MEMBERSHIP DUES RUN ANNUALLY STARTING ON JANUARY 1

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP DUES: $15/YEAR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP DUES: $10/YEAR

NAME _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________ CITY/ZIP _________________________________________________

PHONE ___________________________________ E‐MAIL _____________________________________________________________________

I would like to help in the following areas:

Scholarship ___ Membership ____ Hospitality ____ Campaign ____ Fundraising ___ Phoning ____ Publicity ___ Newsletter ___ Other ___________

Applications can either be brought to one of our monthly meetings or mailed to :

Suzanne Brown

P.O. Box 4115 | Jacksonville, NC 28540

For questions please contact Suzanne at 910-938-3311

Please join us at our Monthly Meetings:

2nd Monday of each month @ 6:30pm

Golden Corral

2055 N Marine Blvd Jacksonville, NC 28546

The objectives of this

organization are:

to foster and encour-

age loyalty to the RE-

PUBLICAN PARTY and to

promote its ideals;

to promote an informed

public through political

education and activity;

to cooperate with the

official REPUBLICAN

PARTY organization and

to work for election of

nominees of the REPUB-

LICAN PARTY;

to collect, analyze,

report upon, and dis-

seminate information

concerning govern-

mental and political

affairs;

to promote the princi-

ples of freedom, equal-

ity, and justice on which

the Constitution and

Government of this

country are founded.

Our Objectives

Page 5

Convention Highlights REGISTRANTS FROM 46 STATES More than 1,300 registrants from 46 states attended the NFRW’s 35th Bien-nial Convention in Orlando, Florida. ADDRESSES BY REPUBLICAN LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, PO-LITICAL ANALYSTS, POLICY EXPERTS, AUTHORS AND OTHER NOTABLE GUESTS Including Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele; Min-nesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty; Florida Governor Charlie Crist; and, Frances Rice, chairman of the National Black Republican Association. HEALTHCARE AND MORE Common themes and topics during the four-day event included opposing President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform plan, supporting the flourish-ing tea parties and other grassroots conservative movements, and helping the Republican Party build momentum for the 2010 elections. Nearly every speaker commented on the raging healthcare debate, with a few dedicating their entire presentations to the issue. Ben Sasse, former assistant secre-tary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, gave a speech titled, “What if Politicians Told the Truth About Healthcare?” For more information: www.nfrw.org/programs/convention/