Todays youth and Educational Reform - Bob Carter and Chris Rector

Many are saying that throwing more money at the problem will fix what is wrong with education. There are those who feel otherwise. Candidates such as Chris Rector and Bob Carter are taking a chance and advocating for a change in the education system – to stir things up a bit so that our education system is the best that it can be. So that our children can change and adapt as our future changes.

Facebook is an engine of change and reveals who we are. If also shows and reveals who we are as a society. We are presenting actual posts that were found on Facebook. Reading them should scare you and should solidify any doubt you may have as to why there needs to be a change in the way we educate our children:

“We have to work together all racist hand & hand.” - what this person is saying is that all races must work together hand in hand. Or maybe what the author is saying is that the Black Panthers and ku klux klan should be holding hands.

“I told u before I'm voting for Obama because he is black” - for no other reason than this?

“Plus the fact they have disrespected him. Plus the fact he worships $.” - what the writer is saying here is that the GOP has disrespected Obama and that Romney worships the dollar. You wouldn't know it by the way it was written though.

“Here is why because GOP party started changing again. Now the party has moved all the way to the right.” - does this mean that the GOP was middle of the road and they are now right leaning or that the GOP are now Nazis?

Or how about this one:

“Obama don't want people to be on warfare Cathy why u think his daughters are so smart.” - what does this mean?

Although these are only a few quotes you should get the picture. The money that you are paying in taxes for education is being thrown away. We have kids who are being passed along through the grades that cannot construct an intelligent sentence. Does this reflect well on the educational system? You be the judge. If the above sentences are any indication it shows that the current educational system is in need of a major overhaul.

Vote Republican, vote for change vote for your future.

Come meet Senator Chris Rector, Carole Gartley and Jon Courtney Sept. 26

The Knox County Republican women will be holding a business meeting on Wednesday September 26. This meeting will be held at the Helm - located on route 1 in Rockport.

Guest will include State Senator Chris Rector and House Candidate Carole Gartley. Also planning on attending is Jon Courtney - US Candidate for US Congress.

This meeting starts at 11:30 and runs until noon at which point lunch will be served. There will be a silent auction and the results will be announced at then conclusion of lunch.

For more information please contact Linda Brawn at 236-3123.

We have learned that Charlie Summers is supposed to be attending this meeting also. To find out more about Charlie visit him at: summersformaine.com or on facebook

Where in the world is Jon Courtney?

We don't know where he is right now but Jon has been jumping around the state these last few days and he was most recently spotted at Pikes Industries in Wells this evening. Jon was attending a fund raiser for Senator Ron Collins and toured the facility with Ron and Rick Goodrich.

Jon also made a stop over at the Nonantum in Kennebunkport. This Grand Hotel located on the Kennebunk River played host to a fund raiser for Deb Plowman this evening.

Earlier in the day Jon was spotted at the Kennebunk location of Courtney Cleaners in Kennebunk and also at the Kennebunk Post Office with Rep. Paul Bennett and his daughter Clarke Canfield.

Show support for Jon and his campaign against Chelie Pingree. Like him on Facebook. Check him out at his webpage, send him an email detailing the issues you feel are important in this campaign.

Who is Bob Carter District 49 Candidate?

Who is Bob Carter?

• He was an Elementary School Teacher for 14 years - He understands education.

• He has been a banking officer for over 25 years - He understands business.

• He was on the Town of Warren Budget Committee - He understands fiscal responsibility.

• He has been married to his wife Jennifer for 40 years - He understands commitment.

Bob has the background to make a difference for the people of Maine and the people of District 49. As your representative he will fight for:

• Tax cuts - which will promote a stronger economy and help keep more money in your pocket.

• Investments - protecting your investments in your family, retirement and future

• Creating Opportunities - to help keep the youth of Maine in Maine

• Limited Government Intervention - Limiting the reach of government into our lives - personal and business

• Jobs - Fostering an environment that will create jobs for Maine which in turns will promote a stronger economy.

Bob Carter understands what it is going to take to make Maine a stronger independent state with opportunities. Now we have the chance to stop the dependence that has gripped Maine for years. To help Bob feel free to email him at: rcjcsccc@aol.com, call him at 207-210-1766.

Show your support for Bob and ask for a lawn sign and like him on Facebook.

Catching up with Tim Turner in District 94

Tim Turner was spotted at the Buckfield parade and then the community day celebration afterwords this past weekend. Tim commented that the biggest problem he has in running for office is that he would prefer taking more time talking with people. The quick handshake is just not satisfying. Darren Tripp commented that people who know Tim “appreciate the quick handshake and smile” or as Dannie Abbott pointed out that we know the intent “and need not the handshake or smile to know”. Get to know Tim Turner who is running for office in district 94. He is a man of the people and for the people. Give Tim the support to elect and send him to Augusta. Like Tim on Facebook. He can be found by searching for Timothy Turner or following this link: Tim Turner

Charlie Summers is highlighted in new ads on reform and service

Starting tomorrow September 5 Charlie Summers begins a television campaign which introduces the candidate to Maine voters. As Maine GOP spokesman David Sorensen points out “The Summers campaign is building momentum daily”. See Charlie's video “Meet CharlieSummers.”

Jon Courtney visits Mid-Coast Maine

Jon Courtney was again making the rounds on the campaign trail yesterday (Sept 31). He came to the mid coast area of Maine and turned up in a number of locations. Jon stopped by and talked with Richard Masters of Masters Machine Company and toured the plant. He also dropped in on Vice President Rob Hunt of N.C. Hunt Lumber in Damariscotta.

As Jon moved up the coast he settled in for some lunch at Moody's Dinner in Waldoboro. Meeting with voters at the dinner it also gave Jon a chance to touch base with House candidate Ellen Winchenbach who joined Jon there.

From the dinner it was a quick trip up Rt. 1 to Warren where join toured Lie-Nielsen Tools with owner Tom. Then to end the tour it was a drive down to Boothbay where Jon stopped in on Dawn Gilbert at her hair salon in Boothbay Harbor. Dawn introduced Jon to some people while there. While down in Boothbay Jon met up with House Candidate Stephanie Hawke.

Jon is out there because he understands the need for change in the state and in Washington. Show support for Jon by visiting his web site at joncourtney.com

The future of Maine's families is for Independence – from Government.

The Republican party is in a race with the other party to change the way we think about assistance for families in need. Jon Courtney pointed out at the Rotary Club in Wells that he and other Republicans worked on tailoring a plan to help people get off of state assistance. Government assistance should be available to help as a safety net. It should not be a way of life.

Government should be there to offer assistance when a family is in need. It should tailor that assistance though so that the person or family has a goal of independence – not dependence on that assistance. We want to present you three scenarios of people or families receiving assistance or who have tried:

• A late 30's woman who has been receiving government assistance for over 15 years now. The dollar value of assistance currently is in excess of $36,000.  She is voting for the current President because she does not want to loose any assistance. This person has no disability but knows the system well enough to live a very comfortable life paid for by those that do work. 
• A late 20's man who is 'disabled' by anxiety and has been 'disabled' for more than 5 years. This gentleman lives his life filled with 'anxiety' that is so disabling that he can not work at any normal job of any kind. He refuses to seek any help that may assist him in overcome this disabling anxiety and help him become a productive member of society. This gentleman currently spends his days drinking vodka and playing video games. This life style is paid for by all of us still working. Is the state really helping this young man? This man by the way is voting for the current President because he does not want to lose his current entitlements. 

The example presented represents what is wrong with the current system. What is supposed to be a safety net has turned into a way of life and one that is quite comfortable. Why would anyone want to give up on a situation where everything is taken care of for you? At some point if enough people opt for a lifestyle where the government takes care of you there won't be enough people to cover the cost. In our final example we see someone who probably should have help of some sort but cannot because she earns too much.

• A young woman who is 18 recently applied for assistance. She is a single Mom with a 15 month old child. She works full time at a fast food restaurant earning $7.50 and hour and working no more than 39 hours.  Her earnings come to $1170 a month which is considered too much to receive much of any kind of assistance other than food stamps (currently $122.00 per month). When this woman went to DHHS for help for child care and rental assistance she was told that she made too much money at $14,000 a year. She was told by DHHS that if she quit her job she would be entitled to more benefits. The benefits would exceed her yearly income and provide her with a home, child care and TANIF. This woman has declined the advice of DHHS and continues working.

Here we are presented again with what is wrong with a system that is supposed to help to offer a safety net to those that are in need. In the examples presented we see a system that is broken. A system that creates and encourages dependence instead of independence. Show your support for the Republican candidate in your district. Success should be how many people are not on public assistance not by how many are on assistance.

Maine RepubliCANs for Job creation and Family Independence

Billions were thrown to foster job growth during his term and yet unemployment has remained above 8% for 41 months. Obama has not been able to break this 8% barrier. This despite running on job creation back in 2007/08. The Democrats have a track record these past several years that is loud and clear. In Maine Paul LePage has been working to change the business environment so that it is more business friendly. From January 2011 to March of this year over 3000 jobs have been created. Much has been done by LePage to promote a skilled workforce.

Paul LePage is working for the people as are the Republican candidates in Maine. The common thread that they all share – Jon Courtney, Kevin Raye and Tim Turner (to name a few) is that they are concerned about making Maine a better environment for businesses and employment. Maine needs a party that will will bring jobs to the state. A party that is looking out for Maine's families. A party that promotes independence rather than dependance. Support your Republican candidates