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Recent questionaire about my run for Central Committee- Monica Gaither

I recently had a gentleman contact me with a few questions and thought I would share my replies.

I definitely welcome these request.

1. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

I am a native of Mexico City, MX. My grandfather was an American lawyer for the American Embassy in Mexico City, met my grandmother and had a few children. Lived in Mexico for the rest of his life but when his children were old enough, he sent them back to the states to boarding schools so they could get a better education. Due to that, my father grew up very “Americanized” and though he went back to Mexico after graduating from a military academy in Kentucky, married my mother and had a family, he eventually ended up moving back to the states. I basically grew up in Irvine, CA and I fondly remember my upbringing in Orange County. I lived there my entire adult life. In 2004, I opened up a import/export business and leased a warehouse in Otay Mesa, SD. Because our business grew so much, I made the decision to move closer and been in San Diego since summer of 2005. In 2009, I lost my business due to the economic crisis (and some mistakes made by the partnership, against my will) and found myself unemployed for a year and ½. I have been working full time again since Oct of 2011 and it certainly has been a humbling, but also eye opening experience. Having my own business, I realized first hand for the first time how government is not small business friendly and how this out of control bureaucracy has choked the growth of our economy and the American Dream. I want to change that, because I truly believe that America was built on innovation, small businesses and the liberty for each individual to pursue their paths and dreams. (please know that my stance on immigration are- come here legally, like my family and I did, and be a model citizen, cherish the gifts this country is giving you and teach others to do the same).

2. What are the duties and responsibilities of the central committee?

This is a summarized list of main duties and responsibilities: Attend Monthly Central Committee Meetings to give advice and consent to plans and activities of Officers and Directors, act as chief fundraiser for districts, organize district-wide candidate recruitment drives, especially in unaffiliated areas, work on leads in unaffiliated counties, and aid Executive Director in new county affiliation, ensure that local party plans are carried out, and maintain activity over long term, act as information liaison between County Chairs and RP headquarters. Vet local endorsements of any candidates wishing to run under the party.

3. Why do you want to be on the central committee?

I feel that the parties have lost their way. I don’t have a problem with difference in ideology. That’s what diversity and America were founded on. However, I do have a problem with the lack of values and honesty that has plagued our political parties. At least in my party, I want to restore principle and ethics and bring back an honest system that will help ALL Americans prosper. Not just the friends of law makers. Regardless of the ideology that Americans choose, we MUST bring back honesty.

4. What specific ideas do you have that will make the SDRP more robust and successful in its mission to elect conservatives to public office?

First and foremost, I want to make sure that anyone in the party understands that this is the party of Small and Limited Government, Individual Liberty and Constitutional Laws. This means that those of us vetting and endorsing candidates MUST understand our Constitution, respect it, follow it, and uphold any candidate that comes into our party to know it, respect it and follow it.

5. Any ideas on how to attract youth/minorities to the party?

Yes, as a minority, I know that most minorities are most likely yearn for freedom. However, our party has not been the best at reaching out to them. When I speak to Hispanics, it is clear they agree with the principles that our Founders put forward. We come here for that very reason. But the media and the liberal machine, along with public education, have certainly helped them feel like victims and give out "freebies" in order to get votes. I would like to spread the message of liberty and self-reliance to those that come into this country, as well as those just “liberating” themselves from their households; and teach them how to become productive adults (or productive citizens, in the case of immigrants) and to make them understand that government dependency is nothing more than modern day slavery. The same dependency they leave their homes or countries for. Unfortunately, there are “Conservatives” that have also contributed to this “enslavement” of people by growing the federal government and debt, regardless of what our party stands for. It’s time to teach our communities that we can, and should, take the government out of our communities and once again, start believing in each other and help each other and our country prosper. I believe in my heart that we are kind and generous people and that we do not need to be forced to be good people.

“There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.” ― John Adams

I hope this gives you a little bit more of an understanding of who I am, what I stand for and what I want for our country.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

AB 2299: What Were The the Republicans in the California Assembly Thinking?

Originally posted on SDRostra:

On May 17, 2012, the California Assembly passed AB 2299 ,which exempts public safety officials from recording real estate transactions. 

Why would the Assembly unanimously pass such legislation?  It contributes to  a two-tiered class system in California:  the men with guns and you.  On it's face, it sounds noble but, like all unnecessary legislation, the unintended consequences can be catastrophic.

The Blaze exposed Brett Kimberlin, the convicted drug dealer and stalker who is making life hell for LA County's Assistant District Attorney Patrick Frey, aka "Patterico".  That expose is an interesting tale of a disturbed Leftist who terrorizes those who don't think like him.  Kimberlin is savvy enough to have used public records for his terrorizing activities againt his opponents.  In another example, SEIU used public records, to infamously protest in front of a bank executive's home, to "protest" the bank's collection policies (SEIU conveniently owes that bank an eight-figure sum).

The visions of angry union protesters and Soros-backed Occupiers, scaring thier kids while they were in session in Sacramento, probably scared all of the Republican Assembly members into voting for this bill.  The ability to tell public safety union employees that they are 'protected them from snooping citizens' was probably too enticing for any Democrat Assembly member to ignore.

The Sacramento Bee sees two problems with this:  (1) The bad guys usually don't use property records; they mostly follow the good guys home from work.  (2) Opacity in public records provides the very cover a corrupt public official needs to conceal graft.

We learned this with the Duke Cunnigham scandal.  Cunningham would have gotten away with his corruption had his scheme not been exposed through irregular real estate transactions. Public records have been at the center of most corruption exposes but our Assembly members have unanimously said that they want government employees to operate behind a golden curtain.

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Monica Gaither for 78 Assembly District Central Committee

Dear Patriot,

Thank you for being so concerned about your country.

The first thing I would like to tell you is that, though I am fascinated by it… I can say that I truly hate the political arena. Isn’t that the case with most Americans?

Unfortunately, because of that attitude, most Americans, not only do not participate in politics, but are quite unaware about the details that go into it, so they either end up not caring at all, or they care but they unfortunately support rhetoric, on either side, that they think are truths.

I was born in Mexico City, Mexico and came to this country when I was 8 years old, loving the idea of American freedom and what America represented. I grew up in Irvine, CA in the 80s and *I AM* a "Reagan Baby", always listening to my dad say, "Those damn Democrats, all they do is want to keep raising taxes". At that time, I understood that taxes "were a bad thing". However, I only knew they were bad because my father said so.

I spent most of my 20s and early 30s trotting along, like most people do. Caring…yes, about living as an adult with new responsibilities and just trying to get by and advance my career. Still…thinking taxes were bad, but never putting much thought into the why. I supported the war against those terrible Middle Eastern countries that were "out to get us" and also, lovingly, caring about the whales and all the other small critters out there and about our poor trees and our environment. I donated. A lot.  Of time and money.  And with this, I thought I was doing my part.  But I never really thought about the implications behind what I was supporting.

In my late 30s I started my own business in my small one bedroom apartment in Orange County. Two years later, I moved to San Diego due to the incredible growth we had.  Three years later, I found myself owner of a business that was stationed at a 10k square foot warehouse in Otay Mesa, 20 plus employees and owned two 54 ft semi-trucks that crossed the border every day to deliver goods to 80% of the luxury spas and hotels in Cabo and 20% of other resorts in Mexico, including Cancun, Mexico City, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, etc etc.

THAT is when I started paying more attention to politics because now I had real money to worry about. I *HAD* to.

What I found was not pretty.

I found out about all the bureaucracy that a business owner has to deal with. Constant headaches is an understatement. I think I spent more time dealing with governments, than actually chasing more business.

In early 2008, I had a strange feeling in my gut. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but something was going very wrong. I tried to warn my partners but they wouldn't listen and we lost our business. I found myself unemployed for 1 year and 1/2 and with a lot of questions.

I wanted answers. I needed to know what had happened to my American Dream.

In searching for answers,  I revisted work from Dr. Ron Paul, then a presidential candidate, and began to find answers.  Among my findings, I stumbled across a book title, "THE LAW", by Fredric Bastiat and suddenly, I understood that taxes were not necessarily bad…but the way they are collected is bad…and immoral. I also started to understand how they were being used and how we were being tricked into thinking they were being used in good ways. THEFT is NEVER used in good ways.  I also started to understand that the Democrats were well intended...they just don't realize what the proper role of the Federal Gov is and have no clue about the unintended consequences that arise from their "soft hearted" decisions.

I began researching and educating myself more, not only on the way politics work in this country, but also on Austrian Economics and with the principles of our founders and our amazing Constitution. I also found that both parties had been plagued by special interests, out of control government spending and growth.

I realized that MY America didn’t exist anymore. MY beloved Republican party that stood for small and local government, individual rights (individual freedom), less taxation and Constitutional principles was nowhere in sight.

And I want them back!

Please help me restore the GOP to a party that has elect candidates that will be locked into the principles that made this country great; that is, sound money, small and limited government, protection of small businesses and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  Each individual is supposed to have that in America. 

As a member of the San Diego Republican Party Central Committee, you can rest assured that I will push for a more Constitutional, more responsible and ethical local-government and will do anything within my Constitutional powers to hold the Republican Party to those principles.  At a local level, I will continually rail against excess spending and respect of our Constitution and Individual rights.  Most important, unlike others, I will not forget that I am there to serve YOU…The People.

This June 5th, I ask you to vote Monica Gaither for Central Committee in the 78th District of San Diego and help me restore the GOP….because principles matter.

Respectfully Yours,

Monica Gaither

Memberships:

Republican-Liberty Caucus

Oathkeepers of America

Campaign for Liberty

LOLA (Ladies of Liberty Alliance)

Stop Taxing Us- Meetup Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why Republicans Need To Reverse Course on the "Security State"

One of the great gifts Senator Barry Goldwater gave the Republican Party was a restoration of the limited government movement.  His foreign policy views on containing the Soviet Union, as appropriate as they were for the time, opened the door for the neoconservative influence within the Republican Party. 

President Reagan, as strong a President as he was, couldn't achieve many of the reduction cuts he envisioned because of the neoconservatives in his Adminsitration.  Without a full-blown essay contrastting the original conservative school vs the neoconservative school, let me point out that neoconservatives don't share our views on the inherent danger of a growing federal government.  Neoconservatives are compromisers when it comes to the welfare and security state--they believe that a growing government is acceptable if you "just get the right guys to lead us"

Today, I hope to explain why original conservatives blanch when neoconservatives make those compromises for the security state and demonstrate how its creeping influence is turning against our conservative principles.

Case in Point:  The National Defense Authorization Act of 2011 (NDAA).

The NDAA did violence to the Constitution.  I understand the concept of, in times of war, liberties may have to be traded for security and, if the right people are in charge, we have nothing to worry about.  What original conservatives recognize is that laws are very hard to undo and regime change is inevitable.

The NDAA suspended habeas corpus.  It's domestic terrorist provisions allow for an American citizen to be detained indefinitely, without an executed warrant signed by an independent judge.  This is no problem is the "right people" are in office but, as original conservatives recognize, Man is fallible.  Power, in the hands of Men, corrupts.

Look at the case of Nancy Genovese.  Genovese was detained, had her charges ginned up to domestic terrorism (because the police discovered an unloaded rifle in her trunk during an illegal search), was denied counsel, and arraigned with excessive bail.  She was further drugged and  mishandled, and had a large amount of cash stolen from her. 

What was her crime?  She took a picture of a military helocioper for her  tea party group's "Support Our Troops" website.  Now you might wonder (a) why did she have a rifle and (b) what was she doing with all of that cash?  My answer to both of those questions are:  because she can.

The point is that the NDAA denies Americans their basic rights.  Terrorism charges can be brought based upn a preponderance of evidence rather than discovery of the facts as they are.  nancy Genovese is "one of the good guys" and yet, the cops and FBI took great delight in calling her a teabagger.

And I don't think the cops are the bad guys here either.  The laws are such that it rewards them to be overly suspicious, punishes them if they make routine judgement calls during police work, and encourages them to escalate each situation rather than to assess threats.

This is where original conservatives depart from the pervasive neoconservative wing (now a majority in the Republican Party).  We think our Constitution matters.  We think you do muchmore harm than good when you compromise the principles of individual liberties for security.  We recognized that no government can ever make you completely economically secure or completely safe.  The federal governments job is FIRST to secure our natural rights and that should never be compromised for economic security or the notion of physical safety.

Yesterday, a federal judge blocked the indefinite detention provisions of NDAA which is a victory for Liberty.  But the case wasn't inititated by elected officials, looking to defend the Constitution.  The case was brought by patriot activists, compelled to take legal action against the government for the violence the elected officials did to our Constitution.

Freshman Congressman Justin Amash (R-MI) is leading the legislative fight against this bad law.  He joined with Adam Smith (D-WA) to propose an amendment to NDAA which forbids the indefinitie detention provision.  Prior to this court ruling, I had little hope it might pass.  Today, since public opnion with undoubtedly be swayed by the judge's decision, these Congressman will find it to be politically profitable to support the amendment.

Our Republican Congress overwhelmingly votes for these laws (PATRIOT Act, CISPA, NDAA) not because the threat is pervasive but because they risk vilification if something bad were to happen within our borders.  There is an incentive, in Congressional culture , and most alarmingly within the Republican Party culture, to "play it safe" and destroy liberty for what the State believes is security.

Thats not security, it's a cop out.  If our individual liberties are trampled upon, America is no more...and the terrorists will have won.  Our opportunity to be the party of prudence and reason is incredible; we just need a few good Republicans to lead the way.

 

Don't Hate The Playa, Hate The Game

Limited-government conservatives recognize that people make good incomes FROM the very regulations and taxes government imposes on free citizens. 

Our federal tax code and federal register of regulations are vast, cumbersome, and sometimes contradictory.  Businesses spend hundreds of hours, of what could be time inventing and producing products, finding or servicing customers, and hiring and training new employees.  Businesses spend money, which could otherwise be used for reserach and development, marketing, or training, to hire attorneys and accountants, to comply with the heavy hand of government.

I talk about how the Clinton Adminsitration provided mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio that opportunity, over of SDROSTRA:

Government quite literally “creates” jobs, non-productive jobs but jobs nonetheless, when it arrogates power reserved for free citizens.  Government provides opportunities for entrepreneurs, to make money, by being the solution to those government impositions on free citizens.

We see this in military contracts and municipal bond issues. Consultants make fortunes by securing miltary contracts for private companies or for securing bond issues for investment banks.  If the consulting firm is majority-owned by women and/or minorities, the fortune can be even larger.

Prior to casting the stone at any of the mayoral candidates (all of whom benefited from our growing government), consider how pervasive the government's reach is into your line of work.  Personally, my industry, mortgage banking, has been nursing at the federal teat for decades.

Imagine how productive we could be, if we simply did four things:

1. cut occupational licenses in half
2. cut the federal register in half
3. cut the corporate income tax to zero
4. eliminated the federal jobs associated wit that extra taxation and regulation

We'd be so busy making money, opening businesses, and hiring people, that we probably wouldn't worry that we STILL hadn't cut the size and scope of government enough.  It would be a heckuva start though.

When Country Club Republicans Reject New Republicans; Republican Candidates Lose

Why would an incumbent Republican Central Committee member, want to alienate a group of conservative activists, who registered 450 new Republicans last Friday night (and 15-20 new Republicans weekly)?

To wit, courtesy of the incumbent:

You need to face up to the realities the rest of us have had to face about what is most important about this election. There are no illusions about Romney here - I haven't heard one Romney supporter say they ARE A ROMNEY SUPPORTER - only that he is about A B O!

We do not have any candidates at the top yet that can be considered a REAL candidate that represents us. WE all will have to work to get those people up into the high levels of government whether as Governors - Senators, or House Reps - in order to field a viable candidate for President. We will NEVER be able to do that if we lose THIS election!

As for the insinuation that Ron Paul supporters somehow have cornered the market on "honor and politeness" I take offense. There is that arrogant/groupie delusion of grandeur that offends EVERYONE when it comes to dealing with Ron Paul supporters. Step off the pedestal - GET REAL - and stop wasting time that you, your country and your fellow citizens are rapidly running out of to DO SOMETHING TO STOP THIS TRAIN WRECK!

Well, there you go!  The problem is that constitutional Republicans are TOO passionate, about registering Republicans, whom can vote for endorsed local Republican candidates.  Of course, this is illogical thinking at best and an exhibition of insecurity at worst.  I've been involved in center-right political activism since I was in college and have found it best to build coalitions rather than to scare away enthisiastic new Republicans.

I'll admit that new activists can be overly enthusiastic in their advocacy but I'd rather have 500 people, voting for Comprehensive Pension Reform and conservative judges, than sitting the election out.  The incumbent's orthodoxy seems to be challenging her ability to work with Republican of all walks of life.  We used to call people like this "country club Republicans" in the Reagan years and we took great delight outhustling them.

The Republican Party has always been a big tent of ideas.  We welcomed the Goldwater conservatives, the Reagan Democrats, the evangelicals, the tea party activists, and we'll certainly profit from the influx of constitutionalists, whom Congressman Paul attracts.

Now...if we can just get the country club Republicans to stop obstructing us, we just might win some elections in California!

Brian Brady Endorsements Listed in Family Voter Guide

The Family Voter Guide is a compendium of local endorsements and will be distributed to most local churches in San Diego County.  I was fortunate the "make the cut" by being endorsed by the San Diego Tea Party and The American Patriots Coalition PAC (pro-Life, pro-family, constitutional conservatives who believe in limited government).

Read the full  Family Voter Guide

I'll be visiting the Tri-City Tea Party on May 15th and the San Diego Tea Party on May 23rd.  I hope you'll join me.

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Brian Brady about Ron Paul Visit in the U-T

Presidential candidate Ron Paul visited UCSD this past Friday night (which is in the 78th Assembly District).  The rally attracted about 5,000 people including Dan Hughes, candidate for US Senate and Monica Gaither, Mia Freymiller, Maureen Guffanti, Eric Andersen, Mat Huff, and Josh Silverman, all of whom are candidates for the San Diego County Republican Central Committee.

I was quoted in the article, written in the San Diego Union-Tribune, about his visit:

His message of limited government, sound money, a noninterventionist foreign policy and fidelity to the Constitution resonates with 15-20 percent of the Republican base but is accepted by more than half of those under 30, said Brady, a member of the Republican Liberty Caucus of San Diego.

Many youths previously captivated with President Barack Obama’s rhetoric have come to realize that liberty made this country great and are flocking to the consistent critic of the state. However, that message has been dampened by the media bias against Paul, Brady said.

It's no secret that I admire Congressman Paul for advancing the cause of Liberty.  His policies about monetary policy, fiscal policy, the failed war on drugs, and free market economics resonate with me.  While I sometimes disgree with the rhetoric he chooses, his message of not using our military to nation build or police the world, is consistent with the Founders and worthy of pursuit.

I was invited to volunteer at a luncheon that day by the campaign.  I spent about ten minutes with Congressman Paul before we started.  We spoke about how a debased currency contributes to moral decay in society.  The conversation was initiated by me and he listened intently while I repeated to him what he has been saying for 35 years.   Naturally, he urged me to continue to talk about this issue after November.  Dr, Paul is bright, humble, polite, and the epitome of a gentleman.

Eric Andersen Endorsed by American Patriots Coalition



 

 

American Patriots Coalition PAC                                                                                                Vista, CA

April 29, 2012

Re: Eric Andersen, 71st Assembly District Central Committee

Dear Mr. Andersen:

The American Patriots Coalition PAC is pleased to encourage you to list our organization as one of that supports your candidacy for the office of 71st Assembly District Central Committee.

As you know, we support pro-life, pro-family constitutional conservatives who believe in limited government and you have demonstrated your agreement with our principles.

Thank you for your willingness to serve,

The American Patriots Coalition Endorsing Committee