Smart Girls Are Armed, Conservative, and Fabulous: My “Youth in Action” Interview

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Teen conservative and Smart Girl Politics activist Bethany Bowra (@bethanybowra) interviewed me for the latest installment of Smart Girl Politics’ “Youth in Action” series profiling young conservative female activists. Those of you who know me are familiar with my hold-no-prisoners approach to conservative politics, anti-Communist tendencies, and desire to lure in more young people to our movement.

I hope my thoughts and sentiments in this interview inspire other freedom-loving youngsters to speak out and reject collectivism. Without a doubt, we must encourage more young conservatives…especially young conservative females.

Enjoy!

While Planned Parenthood and Democrat women in Congress claim to speak for all women, these young women have something to say about that. Contrary to popular belief, those groups do not speak for all young women— many young women my age have views that are quite the opposite. Below is my interview with conservative activist, Gabriella Hoffman!

Why did you get involved in politics?

I got involved in conservative politics because of my parents. My mother and my father are Lithuanian immigrants who escaped from Soviet communism 27 years ago. The Left’s policies remind them too much of the Old Country, so conservatism came naturally to them. Their stories and perspective on life really brought me to conservatism. Both sides of my family suffered immensely in the former Soviet Union. I’m in this fight to honor their memories and remind people that freedom must be safeguarded for future generations to come.

How did you get involved?

In 2006 when I was 15, I started writing a column in a local Orange County, CA community paper, The Coto Voice, called “Teen Beat.” I maintained this column for three years. I primarily focused on topics ranging from volunteering in high school to upholding traditional values. After I graduated from high school and moved onto college, I began to write about politics for The California Review, the conservative paper at UC-San Diego. From there, I went onto running a YAF chapter and hosting David Horowitz on campus- an event which landed on national news. After the event garnered a lot of attention, I started working for The Rick Amato Show as an Executive Assistant and landed a coveted role at Eagle Forum of San Diego as the Director of Youth Outreach.  I also started blogging for various websites and publications.

What issues have you been focused on since you became active?

I’m a firm believer in sound conservatism (social and fiscal conservatism), and I also believe in strong national defense. During my time at UC-San Diego, I heavily focused on support for Israel (I have family there and support a healthy U.S.-Israel relationship) and exposing militant leftists on campus. I also exposed radical feminism and openly condemned the Vagina Monologues. Now, I concentrate on a plethora of issues ranging from traditional values to Israel advocacy to media/leftist/campus bias to free enterprise.

Continue reading at Smart Girl Politics Action.

MUST WATCH: #Resist44 Activist Spoofs President Obama to the Tune of Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend”

Bailey Connell – who is known for her singing talents, blogging, and work with Resistance 44 – has released a new music video. In it, she raps and sings about the need to defeat Obama…to the tune of Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend.”

Watch it, and do your part to make it go viral. Kindly share!

Eagle Forum Collegians Summit – July 19-20, 2012 – Washington, DC

Conservative in college? Want to hear from movers and shakers? Attend Eagle Forum’s Collegian Summit in Washington, DC this July 19-20, 2012.

I highly suggest you attend this conference. I had the honor of being one of ten youth panelists at last year’s summit. I got to hear Paul Ryan, Allen West, and many other remarkable speakers. I also got to meet other like-minded college kids and see some old friends.

If you’re looking for a great networking opportunity in an intimate setting, this event is for you!

Here’s the promo video:

Also, here are Allen West’s thoughts on college conservatives:

 

Register for the event here. Students in the DC metro area can attend the event for free. Those residing outside of the DC metro area can apply for scholarships here.

 

The Implications of Sperm Donor Dads

The Sperm Bike in Copenhagen- 07

Image by Mikael Colville-Andersen via Flickr

In an age where marriage, family, and Judeo-Christian values are under siege, it is important to pose the alternative. With contraceptives, abortion, and other unorthodox practices readily available and accepted, sperm donors should not come as a surprise.

In my time at college, I have seen ads in my university paper calling for egg or sperm donors. Most college newspapers advertise the same services. They entertain offers to make bank by giving sperm or eggs to labs for research and/or  “humanitarian” causes.

In a time where students need money, this seems like a good prospect. Why not – give your sperm off  through little to no effort and make money! How awesome is that?

Nevertheless, do students who partake in this understand the implications of their actions? Do they understand how many children they may potentially father?

My sister Anna Maria Hoffman, who also contributes to TheCollegeConservative, expounds on this unethical and equally demoralizing practice in her column “Sperm Donor Daddy: The Breakdown of Society“:

“On September 12, 2011, Style Exposed aired a program called “Sperm Donor”, which features 33-year old Ben Siesler, a man who has fathered 74 children. When he was in law school at George Mason University, he donated to a local sperm bank for three years and never knew he fathered so many children until recently. For each month he donated his sperm, he received $900. Throughout the documentary, he has trouble telling his fiancée Lauren about his 74 children, while they both discuss wedding plans and the possibility of having children of their own in the near future.

Michele Bachmann Enters Presidential Race

The 2012 election cycle will be an interesting one for Republican voters. It promises to be the most diverse and most colorful group of candidates any election season has seen. One example of such is the entry of Michele Bachmann.

On June 13th, during the CNN Republican debate held in New Hampshire, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann formally announced that she filed papers with the Federal Election Commission to run for President of the United States.

Her formal announcement can be seen below:

In her newsletter, the congresswoman notes how imperative it is to combat Obama’s disastrous policies, while restoring America’s greatness. She also stressed why she decided to run:

We will plan on making a more formal announcement and entrance into the race later this month from my hometown of Waterloo, Iowa but I feel so strongly about what is happening to our country that I couldn’t wait even one more day to begin this campaign!!

And the fact remains that our country is headed in the wrong direction under President Obama’s leadership. Our federal government has grown far beyond its constitutional boundaries. Our economic recovery is in shambles, our standing with our international allies is strained and our core American values and freedoms are under constant threat.

We cannot risk giving President Obama four more years to dismantle our nation. We must act now. That’s why I’ve made the decision to get in this race. As a mother, wife, small-business owner and public servant, I believe I can offer the leadership and passion our Party needs to win the White House.

Bachmann will be the second woman ever to run for POTUS on the GOP ticket. Unlike Elizabeth Dole, she will make it very far–even the nomination (god-willing). She’s a solid conservative, mother, politician, lawyer, and American. She stands with Israel, supports traditional marriage, upholds life, believes in small government, likes a strong national defense, and affirms the need for the Tea Party Movement, among many things.

One thing she must do to ensure a successful campaign: fire Ed Rollins to keep it under control.

Otherwise, I think I like the sound of a Bachmann presidency. Stay tuned!

SarahPAC Presents ‘One Nation’ Tour

Whether Sarah Palin is running for president or not, you have to give her kudos for this latest venture. Her group—SarahPAC–unveiled a bus tour that will travel tcities across America.

Go to SarahPAC.com to see if your city is listed under the ‘One Nation’ bus tour.

In the meantime, check out this awesome video.

College Students Officially Kick Off ‘Restoring Courage’ U.S. Movement!

On The Rick Amato Show last night, Nicole J. Pearce and I both announced the ‘Restoring Courage’ U.S. movement to listeners.

Be sure to check out RestoringCourageUS.com to learn how you can get involved in your state.

If you missed the show, you can check out the clip below:

Full commentary from Nicole and I can be found here: http://amatotalk.com/blog/gabriella-hoffman-and-nicole-pearce-launch-restoring-courage-u-s/

5.16.2011: Appearance on Doug Giles’ Clash Radio

Here is the podcast from my appearance on Class Radio with Doug Giles.

I start talking around 35 minutes.

05-16-2011 Clash Radio Program 05/16/2011 Listen Save

Coulter’s “Demonic” To Be Released June 7

After much anticipation, conservatives can look forward to a new Ann Coulter book. If you thought Guilty was great (like all her books) , wait until reading this one!

Her forthcoming book, Demonic, will be released on June 7, 2011. It will be available on Amazon.com and at bookstores nationwide.

ineBe sure to get a copy hot off the press! I know I will.

Here’s a brief synopsis from Amazon.com:

The demon is a mob, and the mob is demonic. The Democratic Party activates mobs, depends on mobs, coddles mobs, publicizes and celebrate mobs – it is the mob. Sweeping in its scope and relentless in its argument, Demonic explains the peculiarities of liberals as standard groupthink behavior. To understand mobs is to understand liberals.

Eagle Forum’s “Taking Flight” Convention to Storm San Diego

I am pleased to announce that our Eagle Forum State Convention is underway! See details below:

To purchase your ticket/hotel stay at the Town and Country in San Diego, click here.

To learn more about the speakers, click here.

To learn more about San Diego Eagle Forum, click here.

 

TAKING FLIGHT!

June 10-11, 2011
featuring
KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Schedule Pending)

and

EAGLE FORUM SAN DIEGO

President John “Woody” Woodrum

present
GETTING READY FOR 2012!!

This California State Convention is for those Tea Partiers and all Liberty Group members who want to renew their purpose, strengthen their courage, and solidify and unify their group. Thus empowered, they can soldier on with the sure confidence that they will support candidates who will win, thereby changing the course of California’s history. For child care information click here

This California State Convention is also for conservative political candidates who lost their elections last year; as well as for those who want to serve the public but have never run for office before. We also welcome all currently elected officials and thank them for their service to our city, our county, our state, and our nation.
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FRIDAY
NIGHT ONLY!!!
Radio Rock Star RICK AMATO Emcees!!
DINNER WITH
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
(Schedule Pending)
Bob Basso, portraying Patriot Tom Paine!
(Bob appears at more than 400 tea parties a year! Hear what’s going on in the rest of America kept secret by the lame stream media)
TAKING FLIGHT!!! – TAKING BACK AMERICA IN 2012 – Let’s finish the job!!!
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SATURDAY

To all conservative political candidates, elected officials, and those who may volunteer to serve in their campaigns, welcome.

 

TRAINING FUN and INSPIRATION
CAMPAIGN LESSONS A-Z FOR CALIFORNIA
To Finish the Job in 2012! (includes lunch)
APPEARING:
CONGRESSMAN DUNCAN HUNTER, Ret.

Former Chair Armed Services
Committee
CONGRESSMAN DUNCAN D. HUNTER
Visit his website here

JAMES O’KEEFE - Video Journalist AKA “Acorn Pimp”, NPR, Planned Parenthood) – Principles of Video Journalism can help your campaign
GREGG JACKSON – Author, “Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies” Answering the question, “How can you tell when a liberal is lying?”
BILL WHITTLEPAJAMAS TV Political/Social Pundit
DRAN REESE - Director, Salt & Light Council
How Values Voters will influence the Elections
BRAD DACUS, Esq – Founder - Lead Attorney Pacific Justice Institute
Legal news the mainstreams won’t tell  you

MARIE WALDRONDeputy Mayor, City Council Member, City of Escondido, CA
GABRIELLA HOFFMANCollege Conservatives – Getting the youth involved

The LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE – Robert Arnakis demystifies the Political Campaign so you can W-I-N!

TOM PAINE DIRECTLY FROM 1776!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SPEAKERS CLICK HERE

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June 10-11, 2011
Town & Country Hotel
500 Hotel Circle N.

San Diego, California

 

CONVENTION SCHEDULE JUNE 10-11, 2011

Friday, June 10, 2011 – 8:00am – 5:00pm - The prestigious Leadership Institute, founded by Morton Blackwell, of Arlington, VA, comes to San Diego to kick-start your campaign! Lunch/materials included in cost.

Friday, June 10, 2011 - 6:30pm- 9:00pmDinner with the (Political) STARS! Rick Amato Emcees – Tom Paine gives us an All-American pep talk! – Keynote Speaker to be announced

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ALL-DAY TRAINING SESSION WITH LUNCH PROVIDED:
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 8:00am-9:00am – Check-in and Registration at the door
9:00am – 11:45am - Speakers, Presentations, and Introduction of our Sponsors
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch with Rep. Duncan Hunter, (Ret), Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, and  Bob Basso, the actor who portrays Tom Paine
1:15pm – 5:00pm -  More speakers and election/campaign training

Break-Out Sessions Throughout the day – (Included in cost)
Sessions include:
James O’Keefe and Christian Hartsook – How Video Journalism Can Benefit Your Campaign
Meredith Dake – Social Networking is a Must! Learn Facebook, Twitter, etc
Gabriella Hoffman – Getting the college-age voters and candidates involved
Leadership Institute – Campaign Fund-Raising

 


 

MAKE THE CONVENTION WORTH YOUR WHILE!
LEARN WHILE YOU EARN!!!

 

 

ADVERTISE!!!
YOUR TEA PARTY, SERVICES, PRODUCTS or CAMPAIGN
4 WAYS!!!
1 - PURCHASE A BANNER PACKAGE -
@Banner $50.00 & Wall Space $50.00|Banner only - $50.00|Wall space only – $50.00

2 – YOUR LOGO/BRAND FLIPPING ON FULL SCREEN IN CONVENTION ROOM & the
REGISTRATION AREA

3 – ADVERTISE IN OUR PROGRAM

4 - VENDOR TABLES
CONTACTS FOR ABOVE SERVICES:
For Banners and Flipping Logos: Dran Reese -
Dran@drananddean@home.com
For Programs: Julio DeguzmanJulio.Deguzman@gmail.com
For Wall Space and Vendor Tables: Woody:
info@eagleforumsandiego.com

Make checks payable to “Eagle Forum San Diego” and mail to:
Eagle Forum San Diego | 1666 Garnet Ave #311 | San Diego, CA 92109


BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!

NETWORK WITH LIKE-MINDED              PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE STATE!
UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY! MAKE YOUR TEA        PARTY OR LIBERTY GROUP FULLY COHESIVE        AND READY TO WORK!

 

 

NO CREDIT CARD? NO PROBLEM!

 

You can send checks payable to
“Eagle Forum San Diego”
and mail to:
Eagle Forum San Diego
1666 Garnet Ave #311
San Diego, CA 92109
For pre-registration, call John “Woody” Woodrum at (858) 652-9528
and leave a message telling him you sent a check. We’ll put you on the list!

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Town & Country Hotel special Eagle Forum Convention rates:

~ Single rooms are $111.38 (tax included)

~ Double rooms are $122.63(tax included)

~ Special parking rate of $6.00 all day

 

When you register, be sure to mention that you’re attending the Eagle Forum State Convention, and get your special discounts!

CALLING ALL CONSERVATIVE PARENTS! Would you come if you can get bonded, licensed child care and security while you’re at the Convention? Start teaching your children now so their generation will carry on your values.
Contact Woody at woodyfor53@yahoo.com and let us help.
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WHILE YOU’RE IN THE VACATION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD,
LOOK AT ALL THE FUN YOU CAN HAVE!!!
(After the Convention, of course)

 

WHY SAN DIEGO? Let us count the ways….
1 – The World-Famous San Diego Zoo!
2 – The Family’s choice: Legoland

3 – Aviation History! The San Diego Aerospace Museum
4 – Go WILD! At the San Diego Wild Animal Park!
5- Let’s Golf! Find a course at SanDiegoGolf.com

6- Try Sportfishing! No tall tales needed!

7 - Take a peaceful stroll through stunning Balboa Park
8 – How about those San Diego Chargers!

9 – Not to be outdone – San Diego Padres!

10 – And why are we in San Diego…the BEACHES!!!!

11 - World-renown apple pies…a mountain retreat… Julian

12 – For lovers of Turandot, Carmen, Faust and Der Rosenkavalier… San Diego Opera!

13- Hey, car guys (and gals) – Cruising’ Grand in Escondido Break out your Cobra, Corvette, GTO, etc…
14 – You like IMAX? The best theater is at the
Reuben H. Fleet  Space Center
15 – And who can forget Shamu? Sea World

For more information about Beautiful, FUN San Diego, click here

San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau

A portion of your registration fees will go to a scholarship fund for Eagle Forum Collegians

 

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