BOOK SIGNING EVENT STARRING INTREPID JOURNALIST AND
FOX NEWS GUEST HEATHER MAC DONALD
Our Club Meeting on February 2nd featured Heather Mac Donald, who presented an inspiring and timely speech on the subject of her groundbreaking book, “The War on Cops: How the New Attack on Law and Order Makes Everyone Less Safe.” Here is the full length video below of her awesome presentation.
By Robert Golomb
Dr. Chkheidze leading Georgian Parade, New York
The day April ninth, 1989 will always remain fixed in the mind of Nikoloz Chkheidze. On that day in his native nation of Georgia, 50,000 peaceful protesters from this eastern European country of almost four and a half million people assembled in the capital city of Tbilsi, calling for their independence from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR/ Soviet Union). Soldiers from that communist nation, which had held an iron fist rule over Georgia since 1921, used brute force to disperse the crowd; the result was the deaths of 20 protesters and the injuries of hundreds of others.
By Joseph Concannon
“…The People of the State of New York have been subjected to a Corruption Tax.”
No one could argue that this last political cycle was contentious, partisan and filled with unrest and uncertainty. The direction of the nation is about to do a 180-degree change that has some feeling unsettled. Some of us find this refreshing and others are just downright combative and resistant as ever. The Trump team is assembling, confirmation hearings have begun, and by the time you receive this newsletter we will have a new President. Donald J Trump is now the 45th President of the United States of America. Wow, what a year this has been!
Presidents Message for February, 2017, by Phil Orenstein
I want to wish a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to each of you and to the Republican Party! To make a fresh start at the beginning of the year, it’s important to repeat our mission statement as it appears in part on our website www.qvgop.org:
“The objectives of the Queens Village Republican Club are to promote the principles and purposes of the Republican Party, the civic welfare of the community, and to endorse and elect Republican candidates at the local, state and national levels.”
By Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
It is now official that Donald J. Trump taken the oath of office, and is now president of the United States of America. Now let me point out that as a nation we ought to be united behind our president and should show him respect for the office he now holds. Now many groups around the country are protesting, including in Washington D.C. That includes some in congress who are boycotting our new president and who did not attend the Inauguration, which I find most troubling. And yet nothing can change the fact that President Trump is now our president and Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces. We need to give President Trump a chance to make America great again and show him the respect his office deserves. He needs our cooperation and respect for America to be united so we can move forward and so democracy can thrive. Our differences must not divide us but lead us in directions that can unite us and help us to accomplish much in areas that serve the greater good. In closing let’s pray for President Donald Trump and that he succeeds for all Americans. Also May God Bless America in these most difficult times.
Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Glen Oaks Village, N.Y
Writer is Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #5911
We are pleased to welcome back former INS Special Agent, Michael Cutler to our club. He spoke to us for over an hour and answered questions on the immigration crisis under the Trump administration, which promises to protect our borders, enforce immigration laws and overturn Obama’s executive orders. But we also have de Blasio who vows to defy the Trump administration and keep NYC as a sanctuary city that will refuse to abide by federal immigration law and will not turn over criminal aliens. Watch the video as Mr. Cutler presents an informative and inspiring message.
Michael Cutler talks immigration at
Michael Cutler delivered a talk to the
Queens Village Republican Club about immigration.
Photo by Mark Hallum
A special guest at the Queens Village Republican Club meeting last week discussed the dangers lurking in sanctuary cities from the perspective of a former Immigration and Naturalization Services agent of 30 years. Mike Cutler, having retired, now uses his experience to write and talk about issues of immigration and terrorism on networks such as Fox News.
“Go after sanctuary cities, go after the mayors, go after the governors. Go after anybody who stands for that kind of lawlessness that encourages and induces fugitives, criminals and terrorists to set up shop in those towns. It’s dangerous for public safety and national security,” Cutler said, recommending peaceful discourse and debate as a solution for those opposed to sanctuary city policies. “Sympathy and empathy is wonderful, but let’s not misplace it. Let’s make certain that we do it the right way and that we understand really why we have immigration laws.”
By Joseph Concannon
Welcome home to the many Republicans who were formerly lost, disenchanted, and discouraged. Now Republicans can find many reasons to renew that GOP spirit in what it means to be a Republican, especially here in NYC.
Who would think that the Republican Party could ever be competitive again? What a difference a year makes. Who would ever dare to dream about a leading Republican majority in both the House and U.S. Senate? To boot, who would have thought that we could capture the U.S. Presidency as well? What a win! A majority of state governments are led by Republican governors and legislators. Our own New York State has a Republican lead in the State Senate and we are challenging the status quo in the Assembly as well. It’s exciting! You have a front row seat to our Constitutional Republic, and the Republican Party is leading the way. You are a member of not only the oldest active Republican Club in America, but the largest, strongest, and most active Republican Club in the downstate region. Wow!!!!!!!!!
By Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Christmas is almost here and there is much for most of us to do. Gifts to buy and to wrap, a few more cards to send out, even a few more decorations to put up. It is also a time to reflect about the troubles in the world. I can’t help but wonder about the message of this season which is,” Peace on Earth and good will towards men.” Yet have we lost the meaning of what Christmas is all about? I believe it is a time of caring, giving, sharing and helping others who have so little. We can reshape the world by helping one life at a time, who are of need of our love and compassion. So please give to your local food kitchens, food pantries and community groups and houses of worships that help those in need. Let’s not also forget about donating blood which is low this time of the year And not only during the holidays but all year round.
Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Residents of the Glen Oaks Village Co-Op gathered with city council candidate Joseph Concannon on Tuesday (12-13-16) to raise their voices after going without gas in their homes since Nov. 3rd. The presser was fully covered by the media, Queens Tribune reporting, “A Month Without Gas in Glen Oaks” and Times Ledger, “Gas pains at Glen Oaks.” Concannon cried out admonishing the elected officials and city agencies who were AWOL and the powers that be: “City of New York: wake up. Get the gas back on here.” The gas was turned on after the presser as reported in Queens Chronicle, “Glen Oaks gets gas fixed after presser” and Queens Courier, “UPDATE: Glen Oaks co-op residents regain gas service after being without for more than five weeks.”
