Meet Tom McClintock Thursday Evening in Culver City, CA. at "ATF Night"

John W. Brantuk, Sr.; Republican Nominee for CA Assembly, District 56 ^ | September 17, 2003 | John W. Brantuk, Sr. - Candidate for CA Assembly

[Mr.B.goes.to.Washington]

Will He . . . ? Won't He . . . ?
Find out for yourself, and meet in person
the outstanding pro-Second Amendment State Senator and Candidate for Governor

TOM McCLINTOCK
at
"ATF Night"
in Culver City, CA!!!!

FREE ADMISSION - PRIZES

This is sure to be a Standing Room Only event!

Come as early as possible in order to be sure you get a good seat! (Be sure to read "1st Debate" article at end of this post).

"ATF Night" (A Pro-Gun Social Event)
Thursday, September 18, 2003
6:30 PM No Host Cocktail Hour / 7:30 PM Program Begins
The San Gennaro Cafe (Banquet Room)
9543 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA
FREE ADMISSION

Our "warm-up" act for the evening will be the entertaining and informative RICHARD CABRAL, who will be telling us about the wonderful "Friends of Freedom" dinner and program which we will be hosting on October 25 in San Pedro, CA. in order to directly assist and support shooting sports youth programs in our area. We will be giving away SPECTACULAR prizes at this event - come early to hear all about them!

After Richard's exciting news, we will immediately turn the floor over to Senator McClintock, who will address our concerns and answer all of your questions. You don't want to miss this!

ATF Night Hosted by California Assembly Nominee John Brantuk Telephone: (562) 698-2870 email: John.W.Brantuk@BrantukForAssembly.org www.BrantukForAssembly.org

What is "ATF Night"? No, we're not the federal gun control agency. We are a social gathering of Second Amendment and liberty activists and leaders who meet monthly to discuss firearms-related issues over (optional) adult beverages and dinner, and afterwards, those so inclined may choose to step outside to continue discussions while enjoying a fine cigar - hence the name.

Originally hosted by The Lawyers' Second Amendment Society, the meetings have continued thanks to the leadership assumed by John Brantuk, Republican Nominee for the California State Assembly ( see www.BrantukForAssembly.org )

You don't have to be an activist to join us - newcomers and the curious are always welcome. And admission is always free.

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| "1ST DEBATE" - from the San Francisco Chronicle 09/04/2003 On many of the issues Wednesday night, McClintock stood alone. He opposed abortion, vowed never to raise taxes and called for fewer restrictions on gun ownership, since "people have a fundamental right to defend themselves from violent predators."

His strong conservative stances likely won him some votes, possibly at the expense of more moderate Republicans such as Schwarzenegger and Ueberroth.

Republican analyst Tony Quinn said McClintock stood out from the pack of other hopefuls.

"Arnold's problem is they've got to get rid of McClintock -- and this hurt him," he said. "This gave McClintock the attention he won't get otherwise."

Pollster Mervyn Field agreed. "Arnold was hurt tonight," he said. "The question was: If he'd have been here, would he have been hurt more?"

"McClintock was forceful, and remarkable in his contrasts on positions" from the others.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

This is sure to be a Standing Room Only event!

Come as early as possible in order to be sure you get a good seat!

[Bella_Bru]

Acutally, ATF night is always a blast. It's a pro-2A gathering, but I see the whole Arnie/Tom thing will cause this thread to degenerate into insults.

[Tamzee]

God in Politics

---

Daniel and Joseph both held political roles and both stood firm against

personal compromise. However, there is a distinction between personal

and political compromise. Day to day politics cannot be conducted without

some form of compromise being involved. People living in a society as

complex and diverse as ours will have conflicting interests, and part of the

task of Government - not just of the country but of smaller units such as the

family too - is to reconcile these and promote the common good. Spend

some time discussing the difference between personal and political

compromise:

Personal compromise is about choices we make based on our sense of

morality. One of our principles is to be truthful, and if we cross the moral

boundary and tell a lie, for whatever reason, we have compromised our

personal principles. Daniel and Joseph were both men who found

themselves in positions of political power and yet who were not willing to

compromise their beliefs and lose their integrity, despite the risk of

persecution.

Political compromise has a different emphasis. When we live as part of a

community, we must make choices that benefit the common good. We

make such decisions the whole time, for example in deciding what to have

for a family meal. It is impossible to live as part of a community and not

compromise on a daily basis. Can you think of some other examples where

compromise is necessary? Edmund Burke said: "All government, indeed every

human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is

founded on compromise and barter; we give and take; we remit some

rights, that we may enjoy others."

The issue of coming up against personal compromise may tempt us to

withdraw from society. However, this is not the solution. Instead we need

to play an active role in making sound, value-based decisions that do not

compromise our personal morals, but allow room for common goals to be

achieved.

http://www.vote2003.net/God_In_Politics.pdf

[Tamzee]

How do you DO that?!?

The perfect pic for every occasion :-)

[Bella_Bru]

Many ATF night events are packed. Many people have been coming for years. It's called good food, friends, drinks, and conversation. But, don't let a little ignorance get in your way. BTW, before you start screaming, I am not a Tom supporter, but an ATF night'er.

[HangFire]

I'm there!

[Bella_Bru]

Sorry your thread got ruined. At least it's not the usual morons getting confused by the name "ATF Night".

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Just call it genius. :)

[Bella_Bru]

Yay!!! Long time no see!

[South40]

Acutally, ATF night is always a blast. It's a pro-2A gathering, but I see the whole Arnie/Tom thing will cause this thread to degenerate into insults.

As a Life Member of the NRA and a lifelong hunter and outdoorsman, I am 100% in favor of defending the 2A. But it's obvious to any casual observer that Tom Mcclintock is looking to gather support for his failed campaign by attending. For what it's worth, I thank Tom for doing so; but his campaign is still his #1 reason for being there.

[Bella_Bru]

You really need to come to ATF Night sometime. Are you in the L.A. area?

[Tamzee]

Thanks for the ping, BTW...

I love seeing posters lie like commies and then tell OTHER folks to go to DU ;-)

[thoughtomator]

Which statement precisely are you asserting is untrue?

Or was that just a reflex bleat?

[BradyLS]

Long-time Schwarzenegger friend and political co-worker Democrat Bonnie Reiss, who joined his campaign last month, has long been an influential, highly effective leader of Hollywood’s left-wing environmentalists, working with Norman Lear before forming her own organization promoting a broadly anti-market, anti-private property political agenda.

Ah. So Ms. Reiss is to Schwarzenneger what Lenora Fulani was to Buchanan. Now we know who the "third party divider" REALLY is in this race!

[Tamzee]

All of 'em, darling, or was it just reflex ignorance? :-)

[South40]

No. But I'd love to attend. Is it, or anything like it ever held in the San Diego area?

You know what I've never quite figured out...

Why is the NRA's annual event never held any further west than Colorado? There are a lot of gunowners and NRA members out here.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

This is interesting. The guy holding the ATF event doesn't like career politicians.  

John Brantuk Citizen Representative          NOT        Career Politician            for  California's 56th Assembly District Serving the communities of Whittier, Cerritos, Lakewood, Buena Park, Norwalk, Hawaiian Gardens, Artesia, Santa Fe Springs and Los Nietos    Dedicated to: Turning back the tide of burdensome taxes and petty regulations which are strangling our freedoms and damaging our economy;    Improving our children's education through serious reforms, incentives and safety measures;   Protecting and fully restoring all of the Rights of all of    the People. "It's Time for a Change back to the age of Citizen Statesmen who respect all the people, and away from career politicians who do the bidding of only those who can make large donations to their re-election campaigns!"

[Bella_Bru]

No, but if you contact Mr.B., he can tell you how to start up a version of ATF Night, San Diego style. :-)

All you need is a really good restaurant with a BIG banquet area, a good, understanding staff that likes to be tipped an awful lot of dough, and a nice patio to smoke on after the guest speaker and the dinner. :-)

[Duramaximus]

I just talked to Arnold's Uncle Teddy.
Now I plan on voting for Arnold too!
According to Ted, Arnold is liberalism best friend.