Former Georgia State Senator, Chip Rogers, spoke to the Madison Forum on Monday, June 12, after an 11 Alive news report on ALEC was released attacking ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council.
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Magna Carta Libertatum And The Murder of David Hooks –
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Paul Nally
The Great Charter of Liberties, commonly referenced simply as “Magna Carta” or, in the vernacular, “the Great Charter”, the founding document of all Common Law countries, celebrates its 800th birthday June 15th.
This document was hoped to bring peace between the King and his subjects in the time of King John. As was the usual reason for dissent, John, who had lost his ancestral lands in France … Read more...
CLARIFICATIONS AND ACTIONS ON TRADE PRIORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (TPA) VS TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP (TPP)
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Larry Laibson
There are many major issues and questions on both Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPP) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). There is confusion of what these entail and what is actually being voted on in Congress. Are there Constitutional issues regarding “Powers” and responsibilities? Is TPP really a Treaty? What does it cover and why is there such extensive secrecy? Will America’ Sovereignty be affected?
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Good-bye Neal
On Saturday, the Madison Forum honored one of their own. Neal White passed on May 26, after 79 years of a very full life. Known as “The Godfather“, Neal was a inspiration to so many. He was a man of honor, a man of conviction, and a true friend to all.
He leaves behind a beautiful family and countless friends. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, … Read more...
Challenges Surrounding Federal Overreach
The Madison Forum welcomed Georgia Attorney General and Madison Forum Member, Sam Olens, as Guest Speaker at the Breakfast Meeting on Saturday, May 30th.
Sam spoke about current issues and challenges surrounding “Federal Overreach.”
… Read more...SOME THOUGHTS ON DEMOGRAPHICS OF JEWISH, BLACK AND HISPANIC VOTERS AND THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
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Larry Laibson
There have been many questions and articles regarding the voting characteristic of some groups that have generally been consistently “liberal” and “Democratic: i.e. Jews, Blacks and Hispanics.
I continually get questions from friends on how Jews in such large majorities support Democrats over the years especially Obama. Responses can vary and from the ’30,000 foot level” books like Norman Podhoretz’s “Why Are Jews Liberal” (a hard read) … Read more...
The Republicans’ Big Week: So What’s Next?
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Randy Evans
Last week, Republicans gathered for one last time before the race for the GOP presidential nomination goes into full swing. Georgia Republicans met in Athens, Ga., to elect their chairman and officers. National Republicans met in Scottsdale, Ariz., for the Republican National Committee meeting. Not surprisingly, presidential candidates were in abundance at both gatherings.
In Georgia, delegates to the 2015 Georgia Republican Convention gathered at the Classic … Read more...
We Don’t Fail Until We Quit
David Pennington, former gubernatorial candidate and mayor of Dalton, Georgia, spoke to the Madison Forum about the state of government under the Republican Party. His encouraging message was “We don’t fail until we quit.“
… Read more...State Loses Great Leaders Eva Galambos, Harry Geisinger
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Randy Evans
During the course of two weeks, Georgia lost two great Americans. Each contributed in their own way to transforming Georgia from the politics of the past to the foundations for the future.
The first mayor of Sandy Springs, Eva Galambos, died on April 19 at age 87. Like Newt Gingrich and his drive to become the first Republican speaker in over four decades, Mayor Galambos had a … Read more...
Not Iowa, but Cleveland as the First GOP Primary
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Randy Evans
Officially, the first contest for the 2016 presidential campaign will be the Iowa caucuses currently scheduled for February 2016 to be followed by New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina. Yet for Republicans, the reality of the 2016 nomination process is that the first contest will actually occur in early August 2015.
In August 2015, FOX will host the first RNC-sanctioned debate in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be … Read more...
Collectivism, the Environment’s Real Danger
By Bradley Opitz
Each year, Earth Day is celebrated by many people all around the world. It is a day that is set aside for a time of reflection on the physical state of the earth, and to celebrate the planet that humanity has always called home. Coincidentally, the day that has been set aside to celebrate earth coincides with the date of birth of a man named Vladimir Lenin. … Read more...
Report of RNC National Committeeman Randy Evans
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Randy Evans
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as Georgia’s National Committeeman to the Republican National Committee. It has been an honor to serve and represent Georgia Republicans.
As promised, I hit the ground running with the help of my fellow members of the RNC. I knew I had big shoes to fill following Committeeman Alec Poitevint, and I believe I have carried on the tradition of influential … Read more...