[RonDog]

See also THIS thread:

Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College Commencement, June 14th.
NEED BODIES!
SMC Republicans | Tom Oster
Posted on 05/26/2005 12:04:26 PM PDT by CalGOPTom

Greetings all! My name is Tom Oster and I am the president of Santa Monica College Republicans. This year, we have been fortunate enough to get Governor Schwarzenegger to come to speak at our graduation commencement on June 14th.

At the moment, however, Gov. Schwarzenegger is, as most of you probably know, being relentlessly pursued and hounded throughout the state by far-left groups, unions and other assorted characters. Faculty and staff on our campus, leftist on-campus groups and outside organizations are coordinating to protest and disrupt our graduation.

We mean to oppose them and stand in support of our own graduation. SMC Republicans, formed in 2003, exists to oppose exactly these sort of on-campus antics. Right now, we are looking for supporters and allies to come to the commencement to support us and the Governor and stand against the crazies.

Our commencement will be on Tuesday, June 14th, starting at 5 pm. It will be at Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA. Right now, we are organizing when and where we can have supporters meet and be placed.

We can be contacted at smcrepublicans@yahoo.com.

Thanks again, Tom Oster President, SMC Republicans

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[RonDog]

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[RonDog]

HERE is what is now posted on the "cancer from A.N.S.W.E.R." website:

 Protest Gov. Schwarzenegger
in Santa Monica!
Fight Back! Stop Budget Cuts!
Full Rights for Immigrants!
Tues, June 14, 5 pm
Santa Monica College
(corner of Pico & 17th St), Santa Monica

On June 14, Schwarzenegger is coming to Santa Monica College to speak to graduating students. Meanwhile, he wants to cut education funding, teacher's wages, pensions and jobs across California. Join us at SMC to protest Schwarzenegger and his racist, sexist, anti-people policies. Let's build a united people's fight back to tell Schwarzenegger that students, teachers, nurses, workers, immigrants and retired people are NOT "special interests!"

 

Return Money to the Education Budget!
Hands Off Public Pensions!
Stop the Attacks on Immigrants!
Fight Racism & Sexism!

Initiated by: Santa Monica College Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba, Youth and Student ANSWER, Progressive Alliance-Santa Monica College and Global Resistance Network

All progressive organizations and individuals are encouraged to endorse and build for this important demonstration. To endorse, call 323-464-1636 or e-mail answerla@answerla.org. 

Flyer (English/Spanish)

[RonDog]

If you have QuickTime software (and a FAST connection)...

...you can prepare for THIS YEAR'S graduation ceremony at Santa Monica College...

...by exploring a "virtual reality" tour of LAST YEAR'S graduation ceremony.

From events.smc.edu/VR:

http://events.smc.edu/grd.mov

Pretty SLICK, eh?

[NewRomeTacitus]

The man needs every bit of positive reinforcement possible. Face it: Who among us would do better as a Republican in a sea of liberal nutjobs trying their best to undermine him? Arnold isn't Ronald Reagan, sure of a vision and secure in his beliefs. He needs evidence that he's supported on the right issues before he'll commit to them. Ronald was a leader who plied the acting trade - Arnold is an actor trying to lead. I say we should do our best to "direct" him toward hardcore conservatism rather than let him splutter out with appeasement policies.

[RonDog]

See also, from THIS thread:

Gov.'s Grad Speech Debated
[Leftists to DISRUPT Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College commencement]
Santa Monica College CORSAIR ONLINE ^ | May 25, 2005 | Candis Welch

Posted on 05/31/2005 8:59:58 PM PDT by RonDog

Corsair - News
Issue: 5/25/05

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Gov.'s Grad Speech Debated
By Candis Welch

Students and faculty members of Santa Monica College gathered Thursday in a heated debate on whether California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is a good choice for the 2005 Commencement speaker.

Schwarzenegger, an SMC alumnus, will speak at this year's graduation on June 14. This has elicited a strong reaction from both sides of the issue, and some are concerned that activists are planning to disrupt graduation.

Tempers flared as each side strongly debated the issue in LA 115.

Media Credit: Marie-noel Jauffret
At Santa Monica College last thursday,
Tom Olter, president of the republican club,
speaks at the meeting to support the
college´s choice for having Schwarzeneger for
commencment speaker at the graduation this spring .

"There is a lot of controversy surrounding him (Schwarzenegger). I am worried that his presence will take away from my graduation," said SMC student Vanessa Henry. "My concern is that it will become a political rally."

Tom Olster, president of SMC Republicans Club, believes that Henry's concern is "rather fatalistic." "I don't believe that the governor is coming here with intentions to have a political rally," said Olster, who is graduating from SMC. "He is an alumnus of this college and I believe his speaking here will have a positive impact on the graduates."

Some students and faculty expressed concern that the opposition to the Governor is more a partisan issue than anything else.

"I do not want him here because his policies have been anti- education. I think it is a very poor choice on the administration's part to choose a speaker that has raised tuition fees for college students, and has reduced education spending by $2 billion for elementary and high schools. I wish they had a group conscience with the students and faculty," said SMC student Samantha Garcia.

Fran Chandler, professor of business at SMC, supports the choice of Schwarzenneger as the commencement speaker. "Public relations always have so-called feelers who try to determine who would be the best choice for speaker. They have concluded that the governor is the top choice," Chandler said. "Incidentally, SMC has earned more money from Arnold as a governor then previous ones," said Chandler.

Some students are concerned about security and police presence surrounding the governor.

"I heard various rumors- one to the effect that any student wearing a button protesting the governor's policies will be removed from the ceremony immediately," SMC student Andrew Macdonald said.

Robert Moore, a faculty member, said he hopes that the ceremony does not become a platform for any political agenda. "I hope who ever attends has enough respect for the ceremony that they will not make it a political rally," he said. "The president of SMC should have consulted students first before inviting the governor; however, I feel that Arnold is not a Nazi. He is a business owner in the city of Santa Monica. To listen to what the governor has to say about life after graduation will be very interesting and enlightening. He will mention things pertaining to the real world," Moore said.

Members of Progressive Alliance broke away from the forum early in the debate to "strategize" on a possible protest before and possibly during the ceremony...

-- snip --

And, from www.smc.edu/associated_students/index_sites/as_clubs.htm:

PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE (formerly Socialist Action Club)
Advisor: Michael Soldatenko
T, Th, 11:15a-12:35p LA 240
To contact: Attend their meeting or leave a note in their mailbox.
Purpose: Educate and discuss current events and political issues.

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[RonDog]

And, from THIS thread:

For governor, criticism drowns out adoring screams
["screams?" - AP's anti-Schwarzenegger bias]
www.contracostatimes.com ^ | June 5, 2005 | Tom Chorneau
Posted on 06/05/2005 8:32:26 AM PDT by RonDog

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Posted on Sun, Jun. 05, 2005



For governor, criticism drowns out adoring screams
By Tom Chorneau
ASSOCIATED PRESS

SACRAMENTO - During California's recall campaign and through much of his first year in office, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's public appearances had the feel of a Hollywood premiere, marked by packs of adoring fans clamoring to see the megastar-turned-political phenom.

Typical of the adulation was a rally at the state Capitol on the last day of the 2003 recall campaign, when Schwarzenegger stood beside Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider and faked playing guitar before hundreds of screaming supporters.

These days, Schwarzenegger's public reception is markedly different.

He has been trailed since early in the year by a committed band of detractors, a vocal mix of teachers, nurses and unionized public employees opposed to one or another of Schwarzenegger's proposals or policies...

-- snip --

Not one mention that the demonstrations were labor-union coordinated and made-up of their members?

Amazing how those facts get omitted...

HERE is the truth, as reported by the "Vast Right Wing" la.indymedia.org:

Mass Rally vs. Arnold's Education Cuts

Thousands of teachers, school employees, and other citizens concerned about cuts to education held a mass rally in Pershing Square yesterday to demand that funding stolen from schools by Governor Schwarzenegger be restored immediately.

lookingtowardstagefromwithindemonstration.jpg, image/jpeg, 760x570

Above: Thousands of Unionists and others rally against Schwarzenegger's attacks upon education and labor.

You know that the AP's "anti-Arnold" bias is REALLY bad...

...when even the ultra-left wackos like indymedia scoop them on the TRUTH. :o)

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread

[RonDog]

From www.smccorsair.com:

Corsair - Opinion
Issue: 5/11/05

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Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College
By Nattashia Arango

Santa Monica College has invited Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to be the commencement speaker for this year's graduation.
This decision has upset many students, faculty and staff as a result of strong political beliefs.
What many students don't know is that the governor was enrolled at SMC from 1971-1974, which might be a reason as to why SMC seems to be his preferred community college.

Some who support the governor believe that the entire idea is a good one.
"It's a great idea for Arnold to speak to students, because he is in particular an inspirational role model," said SMC student Jason Melton.
Although some SMC students are in complete opposition to Schwarzenegger attending this year's graduation, some that advocate for Schwarzenegger in belief that his presence will be honored.

"It's a political thing. I'm pro-Schwarzenegger," said Melton.
Of course politics is involved so individuals have strong political views, which might oppose or support Schwarzenegger.
Some students are not fond of Schwarzenegger and how he has structured the budget deficit, let alone having him speak at graduation.
Numerous SMC students feel the recent fee increases are not the only answer to the state's budget woes, and most students blame the governor.

The governor has not addressed the state budget's structural deficit, thus he has failed to fulfill his responsibilities as governor.
"Having the governor at this year's graduation would be a disaster," said SMC student Lillian Navarro.

Overall, the idea of having the governor attend the ceremony will cause some controversy around campus.
Campus officials expect a large turnout of the media press and protestors, and many students who are graduating, may not be pleased.

Whether or not the students are pleased, the Governator, "Will Be Back."

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From www.smccorsair.com:

Corsair - Opinion
Issue: 5/11/05

---

Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College
By Nattashia Arango

Santa Monica College has invited Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to be the commencement speaker for this year's graduation.
This decision has upset many students, faculty and staff as a result of strong political beliefs.
What many students don't know is that the governor was enrolled at SMC from 1971-1974, which might be a reason as to why SMC seems to be his preferred community college.

Some who support the governor believe that the entire idea is a good one.
"It's a great idea for Arnold to speak to students, because he is in particular an inspirational role model," said SMC student Jason Melton.
Although some SMC students are in complete opposition to Schwarzenegger attending this year's graduation, some that advocate for Schwarzenegger in belief that his presence will be honored.

"It's a political thing. I'm pro-Schwarzenegger," said Melton.
Of course politics is involved so individuals have strong political views, which might oppose or support Schwarzenegger.
Some students are not fond of Schwarzenegger and how he has structured the budget deficit, let alone having him speak at graduation.
Numerous SMC students feel the recent fee increases are not the only answer to the state's budget woes, and most students blame the governor.

The governor has not addressed the state budget's structural deficit, thus he has failed to fulfill his responsibilities as governor.
"Having the governor at this year's graduation would be a disaster," said SMC student Lillian Navarro.

Overall, the idea of having the governor attend the ceremony will cause some controversy around campus.
Campus officials expect a large turnout of the media press and protestors, and many students who are graduating, may not be pleased.

Whether or not the students are pleased, the Governator, "Will Be Back."

---

[RonDog]

"Welcome Back,
ARNOLD!"
(SMC, Class of 1974)

From www.sacbee.com:

...Schwarzenegger, an immigrant from Austria, attended Santa Monica College and often credits his community college education as crucial to his success as a bodybuilder, movie star and politician.

From www.smccorsair.com:

...What many students don't know is that the governor was enrolled at SMC from 1971-1974, which might be a reason as to why SMC seems to be his preferred community college.

From www.smu.edu:

...And we mustn’t forget the current governor of California: shortly after moving to Southern California from his native Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger earned seventy-two units at SMC before moving on to success in Hollywood and Sacramento.

[RonDog]

Indexing RELATED threads:

update: TUESDAY (6/14) Defend SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Grads (& Arnold) from DISRUPTION by A.N.S.W.E.R.
	Posted by RonDog On News/Activism 06/05/2005 11:18:01 PM PDT · 20 replies · 164+ views Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College Commencement, June 14th. NEED BODIES! ^ | June 5, 2005 | RonDog [and FRiends]
For governor, criticism drowns out adoring screams ["screams?" - AP's anti-Schwarzenegger bias]
	Posted by RonDog On News/Activism 06/05/2005 8:32:26 AM PDT · 30 replies · 252+ views www.contracostatimes.com ^ | June 5, 2005 | Tom Chorneau
Gov.'s Grad Speech Debated [Leftists to DISRUPT Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College commencement]
	Posted by RonDog On News/Activism 05/31/2005 8:59:58 PM PDT · 26 replies · 485+ views Santa Monica College CORSAIR ONLINE ^ | May 25, 2005 | Candis Welch
Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College Commencement, June 14th. NEED BODIES!
	Posted by CalGOPTom On News/Activism 05/26/2005 12:04:26 PM PDT · 106 replies · 1,892+ views SMC Republicans | Tom Oster

[68 grunt]

Thanks for the ping to this thread and all the useful information.

[MensRightsActivist]

It takes a lot of guts to go into a virulent commie strong-hold like Satin Monica or Satin Monica College, when you are overwhelmingly out numbered by rabid, hatemongers from the far liberal left.

"God's will! I pray thee, wish not one more person than shows up" "...he or she who hath no stomach to this rally, let them depart; their passport shall be made..." "The fewer, the greater the share of honour." "He or she that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named," "And gentle folks who miss this event shall think themselves accursed they were not present; and hold their courage cheap..." Henry V - slightly paraphrased for clarity and timelyness

[Rockitz]

My sign idea from Bush campaign visit modified for Arnold.

"Hey Arnold, Liberate the People's Republic of Santa Monica!"

[BillyBoy]

Yawn. Liberals vs. Liberal. Reminds of being in downtown Chicago and watching some PETA folks argue with a socialist activist from the Chicago Meatpackers union.

If only they REALLY were "fundamentally opposed to everything Arnold stands for". Then we'd get a slew of pro-life, pro-gun, pro-family, anti-envirowacko college Democrats. ;-)