October 29, 2008 "Why We Want To Kill You" 2 Ex-Terrorists Speak Out Walid Shoebat & Kamal Saleem Wednesday, October 29, 2008 7:15 pm in Wheeler Auditorium Learn the real reasons for terror and learn the only way to defeat it from the people who were once terrorists. Walid Shoebat and Kamal Saleem were PLO terrorists and are coming to UC Berkeley to talk about their experiences as terrorists, and their subsequent conversion which enabled them to see the error of their ways. There will be an extensive Q and A period at the end of the presentation for anyone who would like to ask them questions. Bags, signs, posters, banners, or any other form of signage will not be permitted at the event. If you would like to receive free advanced reserved seating, contact info@berkeleygop.com A full house is expected so attendees who want tickets at the door without advance reservations should come early. Doors open at 6:45 pm. For more information on Walid Shoebat, feel free to check out his website at http://www.shoebat.com/ |
November 14-15, 2008 West Coast Leadership Conference Deadline to Register: October 25, 2008 Young Americas Foundation hosts an annual conservative convention on the West Coast in the beautiful town of Santa Barbara, right on the Southern California coast. This years conference will be Friday through Saturday, November 14-15. The West Coast Leadership Conference—with hundreds of conservative students from around the country—is one of the best ways to meet prominent conservatives, network with fellow passionate young conservatives, and have fun while at the same time learning more about politics. Last years speakers included high-profile figures such as Attorney General John Ashcroft, Executive Producer of the TV show 24 (and Berkeley alum) Joel Surnow, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, and conservative activist and author Dinesh DSouza. Confirmed so far for this year are Congressman Mark Souder, Kirby Wilbur, and Michael Reagan. This years convention will certainly not disappoint—it is truly not an event to be missed! Since Young Americas Foundation generously subsidizes the event very heavily, the cost for lodging and food is only $60—a huge bargain given how awesome the convention is and how nice the hotel rooms are and how gourmet the food is! The deadline to sign up at this price is October 25, 2008. For more information: http://yaf.org/students/conferences/wclc/index.cfm |
October 17-19, 2008 Campaign for John McCain in Reno! Friday-Sunday, October 17-19, 2008 We are planning a trip to Reno to campaign for our Republican candidate for President, Senator John McCain! The trip—to a verifiable battleground state—is going to be a great help to the McCain campaign and a lot of fun for us (and a chance to help make history and decide the important fate of our future). It is scheduled to take place this weekend of October 17-19. Lodging and most food costs will be covered. Apparently there has also been quite a number of Obama supporters out there campaigning for him, so come help us out in this contested area!! |
October 16, 2008 Daniel Pipes speaking at Boalt Hall "The Threat to Israels Existence- Why Its Back, How to Deal with It"--7 pm in 105 Boalt Hall This week, instead of our regular meeting, BCR will be encouraging its members to attend a talk held by Tikvah: Students for Israel with the conservative scholar Daniel Pipes. Daniel Pipes is the founder and director of the Middle East Forum, an organization that "promotes American interests in the Middle East" and sponsors websites such as Campus Watch. He received his Ph.D. in History from Harvard University and has since taught there. Pipes served in the U.S. government as a board member of the U.S. Institute of Peace and director of the Foreign Policy Research Institute. He has written 12 books on the Middle East, Syria, and Islam and writes a column for the Jerusalem Post. He has had his work published by many newspapers across North America, including the Washington Post, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. Pipes is frequently invited to discuss the Middle East on American network television, as well as by universities and think tanks, has appeared on the BBC and Al Jazeera, and has lectured in 25 countries. The Wall Street Journal calls Pipes "an authoritative commentator on the Middle East" and according to the New York Times, "Among his supporters, Mr. Pipes enjoys a heroic status; among his detractors, he is reviled." |
October 15, 2008 Wafa Sultan Speaks Out Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:45 pm, 60 Evans In order to bring more awareness about the issues Islamofascism, BCR is hosting Wafa Sultan to speak about Womens Rights in the Middle East. This should be quite the event to see! Wafa Sultan is a Syrian-American psychiatrist and womens rights activist who grew up in the Middle East in a devout Muslim family.After witnessing her world-renowned college professor being gunned down and killed by Islamic extremists before her very eyes while in class as a student at the University of Aleppo, Wafa began to question the society she had grown up in. She eventually became a skeptical critic of what she saw as the pervasive "barbarism" and "backwardness" which permeated much of her native culture, and determined herself to speak out against the injustice caused by extremism. In May of 2006, Dr. Sultan was named as one of Time Magazines "100 People Who Shape Our World." Time Magazine states that "Sultans influence flows from her willingness to express openly critical views on Islamic extremism that are widely shared but rarely aired by other Muslims." To see the interview which brought Wafa Sultan to public attention: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niC9WKDrJ-k *No fliers, banners, posters, or signs will be permitted at the event, and bags may be searched. |
October 3, 2008 An American Carol opens in Theaters Join us as we watch this hilarious conservative comedy at a local Berkeley theater. To learn more about the film, check out the official website: http://americancarol.com/ |
September 26, 2008 CRP Fall 2008 Convention Come join us as we attend the California Republican Party fall convention! Held in the sunny home of Disneyland, the Mighty Ducks, and Angels stadium--Anaheim, CA--this should be an exciting event. Numerous luminary Republican leaders from across the state and even across the country will be attending--including Mitt Romney, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, and Frank Luntz. For all the new members, this will be a great way to get to know fellow club members, as well as some important members of the Republican Party. Sign up at our next meeting or contact Kim at kimberly@berkeleygop.com More info: http://www.cagop.org/index.cfm/convention.htm |
September 11, 2008 9-11 Never Forget Project To commemorate those brave Americans who lost their lives at the hands of extremists bent on the destruction of the greatest country on Earth that fateful September morning, we will be establishing a memorial dedicated to the memories of those who perished. Join us on this solemn day as we pay our respects to those who suffered from the callousness and barbarism of our enemies. |
September 4th, 2008 First Meeting of the School Year Come to our first meeting of the year! The Berkeley College Republicans is an exciting group which is changing the face of this campus. Do not miss out on the unique opportunity to convene with fellow Republicans on one of Americas most liberal campuses. Satisfaction guaranteed. |
July 4, 2008 Independence Day This day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the day that the American colonies decided that they would no longer tolerate being ruled by a foreign king imposing arbitrary, excessive taxation on the populace. It signifies all the great historic roots of our country: independence, freedom, and limited government. Let us all thank God that we live in such a wonderful country as this, and that our founding fathers had the guts to stand up for what they believed in, even if it meant war. |
October 25, 2007 "The Voices of Terror: what Radical Islam has to say about the West" Find out what terrorists have to say about America and the west. This event will be on Upper Sproul Plaza at 12:00 PM. |
October 24, 2007 "Obsession: Radical Islams War against the West" Documentary screening: "Obsession: Radical Islams War against the West." The screening will be at 60 Evans at 7:00 PM. |
October 22, 2007 Nonie Darwish Lecture: Nonie Darwish, "Now they call me infidel: Why I Renounced Jihad for America, Israel and the War on Terror." The event will in 10 Evans at 7:00 pm. *Backpacks, large bags, posters, banners, or any form of signage will be prohibited during the event. |
November 9, 2007 YAF Convention Join us for the 2007 YAF West Coast Convention. Well be heading down to sunny Santa Barbara for the weekend. If you have any questions about YAF or the convention, please email Alex Marlow at alex@berkeleygop.com. |
October 25, 2007 Next BCR Meeting Come by 145 Dwinelle at 7PM for a debate against the Cal Dems on the topic of education. Our two debators will be Danielle Williams and Kyle Lachmund |
