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. ~ 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!
moreby Peter Falkenberg Brown
Apr 8, 2019 In Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s book Strength to Love, he wrote: Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. The healing of the human race requires an adjustment in the values of humanity. When love becomes the most valuable thing of all, then we do indeed have hope to abandon the revenge-driven tragedy of identity politics.
more~ How the Left created a cold civil war and why liberals and conservatives must unite against them by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Mar 31, 2019 The Left has advanced to the cusp of victory because the United States did not engage a multi-generational enemy with a continual and adequate defense and offense. If an enemy wages a concerted attack against a group of people who are not engaged in fighting back both defensively and offensively, with an absolute commitment to win, it is only a matter of time before the enemy is completely victorious. This is the unfortunate reality of the United States, Canada, and most of Western Europe.
more  EventsEVENT DATE: Wednesday, October 23rd, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVENT DATE: Thu, Aug 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. /
West Cumberland Community Hall, 115 Blackstrap Road, West Cumberland, ME /
The Event is FREE! As a conservative have you been censored online or anywhere else? Have you self-censored your words to avoid being called a bigot or hater? Are you worried about what censorship might do to the 2020 elections? If so, you need to attend this very timely and informative program! EVENT DATE: Wed, May 8, 2019, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 3/28/19: Homeland Security Nielsen: Immigration System in “system-wide meltdown.”
Questions:
1. Should the Mexican border be completely open like the border between Maine and New Hampshire, so that millions can immigrate at will into the United States?
2. Should we ignore the border crossings of drug traffickers, MS-13 gang members, and jihad terrorists? EVENT DATE: Sat, May 11th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Guest Speakers:
Mike Quatrano, Maine Heritage Policy Center Bruce Ashmore EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 5pm Per the proclamation recently signed by Governor Janet Mills and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, the REPUBLICANS in the Towns of Cumberland and Gray must meet to choose the Republican nominee for Maine House District #45 Special Election to be held on June 11, 2019. News Aug 29, 2019 The Twin City Times, a weekly paper covering Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, as well as surrounding areas, featured a report about the “Free Speech, Hate Speech, & Censorship: Winning the 2020 Elections” event that was co-hosted by the Gray and Cumberland Republican Town Committees. by Peter Falkenberg Brown
Aug 27, 2019 Here's a PDF of our Press Release on our Free Speech Event. Jun 1, 2019 The Gray Republican Committee now has a YouTube Channel! May 4, 2019 Conservative activists across the state are gathering on Saturday, May 11 at Lake Region High School for a "Guns & Issues" event to keep activists up to date on the legislature's activity this session. Apr 17, 2019 I know running during this special election for the #45 Legislative Seat will be a challenge. But these are challenging times…. My personal experience running a small family business for almost 30 years has taught me about hard work. Our company would not have survived without keeping our heads down and grinding it out every single day. |
