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Over the past few days there has been a flurry of activity on the blogs and on the news about Coal technology and our “energy crisis.” Most recently, Harry Reid, the Senate Maj. leader came on t.v and stated “Coal makes us sick, oil makes us sick.” These comments, show the real lack of intelligence on the Democrat’s part.

Furthermore, it shows the typical attitude of the Democrats. They say “no” to everything, except higher taxes, and they do not have solutions to problems. In the United States, there are over 600 years of Coal reserves left to be mined and turned into fuel. Not only can coal be burned in our powerplants to heat our homes, but over 70 years ago, the Germans developed a way to turn coal into diesel, which can be refined into gasoline to power our vehicles. Shell oil company did a study to find the cost of such a process and to equate it to a barrel of oil it would be $30 a barrel. The current cost of oil is $140 a barrel.

But the problem is more significant than that. Energy resources are vital to our national security. It is a sad day in America when the leader of the free world, has to “beg” to oil cartels and third-world despots to increase drilling. All the while, the answer is sitting in our own back yard.

Coal, contrary to belief, CAN BE MINED, REFINED, and BURNED cleanly. No energy whether it be, wind, nuclear, oil, gas or coal can be done completely 100% environmentally friendly. Wind? Not safe to the environment? Indeed! The windmills changed the migratory patterns of birds, which impact our eco-system greatly. Nuclear, is an obvious danger and solar panels would take up so much space they would encroach upon natural habitats. It would take solar panels covering the entire state of Wyoming to power Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas! I am pretty sure the grazing animals would have a problem with that.

But, back to coal. It can be burned efficiently with low Co2 emissions. General Electric is in the process of developing a power plant with low to NO Co2 emission, entirely from coal.

While we are on the subject, because the Democrat’s are the party of the “working man.” They find coal to make them sick. Well, coal mines employ more than 80% of people in West Virginia, an area devastated by poverty. Their plan to shut the mines down would cause a higher level of poverty in an area that certainly has had its share of despair. However, I am sure this is a relief to the Democrats, because they would rather give welfare checks than insure that every America has a good, decent job and can sustain themselves.

The truth of the matter is this: Coal is America’s future. Whether you like it or not, the answer is simple. We can continue to pay $5 at the pump and be beholden to third world leaders or we can look inward and see the answer lies in the foothills of West Virginia and in the deep caves of Pennsylvania. When we call on the coal miners to go deep in the ground to mine that precious material that gives us light…I can assure you, as a son of a coal miner, that call will be answered.

Harry Reid…You make me sick.

General Wesley Clark said in an interview the other day, ” I don’t think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president.” This comment, especially coming from a retired Army General is a disgrace to all those who gave their life, or put their life in harms way defending the United States.

However, the good news for John McCain is that being a fighter pilot is not his only claim to fame! His defense of this country against tax-and-spend liberals, service on the Armed Services Committee and dozens of other activities which make him well-suited to be Commander-In-Chief. But what is better than that is, Sen. McCain’s 30 years of putting America first, whether it be in the air over Vietnam or in Washington overshadow’s anything Barack Obama has done.

Wesley Clark as a surrogate for Obama has attacked McCain’s military experience. What, Mr. Clark is Obama’s war experience? What qualifies Obama for the Presidency? Sen. Obama was a State Senator for 2 years, before running and winning as a US Senator. He has had just under 5 years of public service with ZERO in National Security.

Wesley Clark should be ashamed of himself for his assault on a war hero. McCain’s not running for President on his POW record. He is running for President because he has the courage, conviction and leadership to guide America through a troubled time.

Senator Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia 37th District, candidate for Virginia Attorney General, will be addressing the Republican Club of Greater Reston in the Rose Gallery at the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne at 7:30 pm on Friday, 25 April. Light snacks, liquid refreshment provided. All welcome.

Come out to see the Senator and enjoy some lively discussion.

As you know, on April 12, 2008, the Fairfax County Republican Committee held its Convention in which we elected our Unit Chairman. Jim Hyland, the current Chairman was challenged by Kamal Nawash, a longtime Republican activist in Northern Virginia and candidate for public office in years past.

The Unit elected Jim Hyland its Chairman and for that we give a resounding congratulations to him for his victory. We also would like to thank Kamal for his run and we appreciate his years of service to the Party.

Please congratulate Jim next time you see him!

We also elected delegates to the 8,10,11th District Conventions and the State Convention. More information regarding that will follow.

Thanks again for everyone coming out and helping!

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Because the website is down, please use the form above for Filing Forms. This is the official version of the Filing Form.

Thank you.

The answer to this questions is: NO. Fairfax County cannot afford to have Gerry Connolly in the United States House of Representatives. We have seen after his years as Chairman of the Board your housing costs have went up, property taxes have increased, immigration is a mess and the transportation problem has continued to grow under his leadership (or lack there of.) A recent report showed that the Fairfax County budget is 1 billion to fat! That means that this Tax-And-Spend liberal is continuing to tax us more and more, and feeding an already obese County budget. It is time to retire Gerry Connolly!…More to Come… 

Folks, we have received a lot of filing forms that are only partially filled out. Please when filling the form make sure you fill out all parts. We need your employer and occupation information as well as your address, number(s) and Magisterial District. As well, please ensure that you are checking the conventions you want to attend. If you have any questions, please call the HQ at 703-766-4467. 

When you are filling out the filing form, please make sure that you fill the form out entirely and that you label which Magisterial District you live in. If you are unaware or unsure, please visit the Fairfax County Electoral Board or call 703-766-4467 for more information.

Just so everyone knows, there will be a staff member in the Headquarters (4246 Chainbridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The phone number to HQ is 703-466-4GOP.