May

25

The ‘Big Oil’ Blame Game

Filed Under General, National Politics

Oil derricks in Kilgore, TexasThe Democrat controlled Congress recently began holding hearings into the seemingly obscene profits of the five major “big oil” companies Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Shell Oil, and BP America. However, the hearings not about elected officials protecting America, but are about politicians trying to protect their power; it’s about politics and nothing more. While the Democratic Party accuses President Bush of lying to America, they use the gas prices to deceive the voters, lying to us so that they can win an election.

The solution advocated by the Democratic Party is to “punish” the oil companies for their greed. In a truly Democratic Party way of doing things, they want to slap on an “excessive profits” tax. That means that the ill-gotten profits will be taxed at a greater rate than other profits. So the Democrats’ method of punishing the oil companies is to force them to share the excessive profits with Congress. Higher taxes: now that is a typical Democratic solution to a problem!

A business exists to make a profit; the larger the profit, the better for the company. When a business experiences higher taxes, the normal reaction is to simply pass the higher cost on to the consumer—that’s you and me—so that the company can maintain its profits. This applies to “big oil” as well. In order for big oil to overcome this new tax, we will pay more for fuel. This way, the oil companies keep their outrageous profits while the Democrat controlled Congress gets their profit . . . a profit that they have invested nothing to earn.
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May

15

New GOP Headquarters Approved, New Website Coming!

Filed Under General

The Gregg County Republican Executive Committee approved moving the party headquarters to the location used by Keith Rothra’s campaign on north Fredonia, near the County Courthouse. The new location places the party in a location with greater traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian, easier access by the public, and a more visible face in Gregg County.

Volunteers needed!

If you want to help complete the move of the headquarters or desire to work in the headquarters to support the party, let Keith know.

Along with the new headquarters, Keith Rothra announced that a new website for the party will be coming soon. The announcement was made at the May 15th Republican Club meeting. The site will provide information regarding events, activities, allow people to contribute online, let people contact the party, and much more!

May

1

Keith Rothra Sworn in as New Gregg GOP Chairman

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Keith Rothra, Gregg Co. Republican Party ChairmanOn April 29th Keith Rothra was sworn in as the new Chairman of the Gregg County Republican party and three new precinct chairpersons were sworn in: Glyn Crane (pct. 2), Randy Hufstetler (pct. 4), and Gail Lester (pct. 7). County Judge Bill Stoudt swore in the new leaders.

Rothra says, “I look forward to working with the new precinct chairs and the current leadership to see our party return to prominence both here in Gregg County, the state of Texas, and nationally.” Those who have questions, want to contribute financially, volunteer time, or participate in the party are welcome to contact Chairman Rothra. Below are some pictures from the swearing in of Rothra and the new precinct chairs.
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