grayrepublicans.org ~ Gray, Maine :: HomeCommentaryThis is our commentary section. Note that not all opinions expressed are necessarily the opinions of the Gray Republican Committee or all of its members. With that stated, we do try to present commentary here that is rooted in solid, conservative values. The Chairperson reviews and has final approval of all content. You can send feedback to the writers, or to our general email at info@grayrepublicans.org. Videos for Event: November 20, 2019, Windham Veterans Center, Windham, Maine by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Dec 6, 2019 We've uploaded videos for the November 20th event on the dangers of socialism. One "full event" video, and one for each of the five speakers. Congressman Bruce Poliquin, Peter Falkenberg Brown, José Mayoral, Dr. Demi Kouzounas, and Joe Reagan.
 moreThis essay was the basis for the first speech at the event of the same name, on November 20, 2019, co-hosted by the Gray and Windham Republican Committees with the co-sponsorship and support of 50 additional organizations and leaders. Around 100 people attended. by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Nov 24, 2019 Socialism would destroy America’s economy and freedoms because it’s a totalitarian system rooted in hatred, envy, and revenge that gives political and economic power to a bureaucratic élite who inevitably become corrupt as they steal from the masses whom they set out to liberate. As socialism removes economic and political freedoms, it crushes the human soul and turns its citizens into jailers and slaves. Personal dreams and ambitions fade away, and society descends into bored mediocrity, corruption, poverty, fear, and death.
more~ This essay was the basis of a public speech given on August 15, 2019 in Cumberland, Maine, co-hosted by the Gray and Cumberland Republican Town Committees. Brown is the Chairman of the Gray Republican Committee. You can
view that speech here.by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Aug 29, 2019 First, liberals and conservatives need to join together and affirm that we want to be free and that living a life of freedom requires thought and free-flowing dialogue. Totalitarians don’t like freedom of thought at all.
moreThe first speaker was Peter Falkenberg Brown, the Chairman of the Gray Republican Committee. The essay from which his speech was birthed can be
viewed here.by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Aug 27, 2019 This is a video of an event co-hosted by the Gray and Cumberland Republican Town Committees in Maine, and co-sponsored by 32 additional town committees, conservative nonprofits, and leaders.
moreVideo of May 8, 2019 Event at Gray Public Library Jun 1, 2019 Welcome: Minute 1:00 - 2 1/2 minutes Peter Falkenberg Brown: Minute: 3:27 - 18 minutes Jack Wibby: Minute: 21:35 - 10 minutes Robert Casimiro: Minute: 31:47 - 46 minutes KC Hughes: Minute: 1:18:11 - 5 minutes
moreby Peter Falkenberg Brown
May 18, 2019 What is government but a collection of individuals working together to manage the affairs of a larger population? As individuals, each government worker has a choice. Will they recognize their equal status with every citizen of their country and work as servants to protect the sacred rights of all, or will they be corrupted by their power, as Lord Acton warned, and steer their government toward tyranny?
moreThis is the essay upon which my speech at the Gray Republicans' May 8, 2019 event on the Crisis of Immigration at the Southern Border was based. by Peter Falkenberg Brown
May 13, 2019 In the flurry of opinions about immigration, border walls, compassion for immigrants and their children, economics, and an influx of crime, there is a larger, more urgent, and civilization-changing crisis: the real probability that open-borders immigration would destroy American sovereignty and exceptionalism.
more~ Presenting a simple resource guide to gain a clear understanding of the REAL Islam
~ Original publication: October, 2018. Updated on May 12, 2019 by Peter Falkenberg Brown
May 12, 2019 If Islam were “just a religion,” studying it would not be necessary unless one simply wanted to learn about the religion.
However, Islam is not just a religion. It is also a political ideology that when put into practice results in loss of freedom, violence, and ultimately mass slavery of its populations. To many, this statement may seem “intolerant.” However, those who study Islam in depth, without apology for Islam, and those who study Islam’s historical record, will indeed find that Islam poses an existential threat to free civilizations.
This does not mean that “Muslims are bad.” That would be bigotry...
moreby Peter Falkenberg Brown, Chair, Gray Republican Committee
Part 1 of the Gray Republican Committee's event:
"The Immigration Crisis at the Southern Border"
May 8, 2019 ~ Gray, Maine by Peter Falkenberg Brown
May 9, 2019 In the flurry of opinions about immigration, border walls, compassion for immigrants and their children, economics, and an influx of crime, there is a larger, more urgent, and civilization-changing crisis: the real probability that open-borders immigration would destroy American sovereignty and exceptionalism.
more~ REVISED AND EXPANDED IN 2019 by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Apr 22, 2019 Sick of #IdentityPolitics? Tired of watching as humans are divided into hostile groups of oppressors versus oppressed by activists who thrive on discord? Do you believe that #AllLivesMatter with sacred, individual rights? It's time to reexamine the true identity of humans!
more  EventsThe May meeting of the Gray Republican Committee has been cancelled.
BUT... our Executive Committee and volunteers are working hard on our projects, including our event on "Stop Open Borders."
Stay safe and healthy! EVENT DATE: To Be CONFIRMED, based on Covid19. Target Date: Wed, July 29th. Many 2020 Candidates are calling for open borders. This informative
program will demonstrate why those policies would harm America—and Maine. EVENT DATE/TIME: Monday, April 20, 2020, 12 noon States around the country have begun protesting these lengthy unconstitutional lockdowns - Kentucky, Ohio, N. Carolina, Michigan, Virginia, ... Maine!
Our Bill of Rights appears to be the last thing officials think about.
It is time we send our governor this message: "Maine needs to get back to work, we understand that this disease is contagious, and we are responsibly following the guidelines." EVENT DATE: Wed, Jan 22, 2020, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. w/ Voter Registration at 5:30 Peter Falkenberg Brown, Chair of the Gray Republican Committee, has announced that the Gray Republicans will caucus on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Gray Public Library at 5 Hancock Street, at 6:30 p.m. Voter registration will be available at 5:30 p.m. outside the large conference room. EVENT DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
6:00 p.m. Refreshments ~ 6:30-8:30 p.m. Main Program Many 2020 Democratic Candidates are promising “Free Stuff” & Socialism to voters.
This informative program will demonstrate why those policies would harm America. Newsby Peter Falkenberg Brown
May 8, 2020 A Republican in Gray recently told me that she and her husband have been Gray residents for twenty years, but had NO IDEA that a "Gray Republican Committee" existed. Well... we have to fix that!
We've been searching for cost-effective ways to let the 1,900+ Republican voters in Gray know that we exist and then inspire them to work with us to save America and Freedom. Apr 30, 2020 Gov. Janet Mills of Maine needs to dial back the abnormal fear of COVID-19. A MUCH bigger problem is the collapse of the Maine economy if she continues her Draconian Shutdown. The op/ed below is from Republican State Senator Rich Cebra. Apr 19, 2020 On April 16, legislative Republicans submitted a letter to the Governor voicing their own concerns along with questions from their constituents. The original intent was to allow the Governor to respond, rather than communicate through press releases.
News organizations have subsequently obtained the letter with plans to report on it. Therefore, we are making it available, unfiltered, for the public to see. by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Apr 18, 2020 The shutdown seems to have saved many lives, which is a good thing, but as many people have said, we don't want the cure to be worse than the disease. Here's hoping that Gov. Mills will ease things open, in a common sense fashion: both businesses and recreational venues. People need to be able to sit in the sun and look at the ocean, in my opinion. It heals the soul and helps the body. Feb 13, 2020 Dr. Demi Kouzounas issued the following statement today regarding her filing for a People's Veto to L.D. 1083 to Repeal Ranked Choice Voting in Maine's Presidential Elections:
"One person, one vote is a bedrock American principle. Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is a direct violation of that principle and threatens the rights of all Mainers and delegitimatizes our election process," said Dr. Kouzounas.
The people's veto effort will be managed by the Maine Republican Party's new ballot question committee, led by Chair Kouzounas. |
