Posted on 06/12/2005 10:53:06 AM PDT by RonDog
4:00 pm
Our "Let Arnold Speak; Let the PEOPLE Vote!" rally begins.
near 16th & Pico
4:30 pm
SMC College Republicans hold press conference, do interviews.
at the ticket gate on 16th, just SOUTH of Pico
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Familes and friends of SMC graduates are all safely inside Corsair Studium.
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
"anti-Arnold" rally begins -- on the OTHER SIDE of campus -- far, FAR away.
20th and Pico
7:00 pm
Arnold arrives, and gives commencement address.
We expect that his security detail will get the Governor safely in and out of the facility -- without EITHER side seeing him.
7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
A handful of leftist SMC faculty radicals demonstrate their tolerance for intellectual diversity.
Current plans are for them to stamp their little feet, hold their breath until their faces turn blue, and then go pout in the corner.
Arnold's response to this childish behavior should be instructive. :o)
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
post-event "food and fellowship" - with a visit from Arnold?
We plan to meet at a secure PRIVATE location, to be disclosed at our rally.
8:30 pm
"anti-Arnold" mob attempts to harass families leaving the stadium.
(WE will already be gone by then, but the POLICE will be out in force to maintain order, and protect the graduates and their families.)
If I can get home from work in time....I will be there!
"Current plans are for them to stamp their little feet, hold their breath until their faces turn blue, and then go pout in the corner."
Little Girly Boys!;^)
"Current plans are for them to stamp their little feet, hold their breath until their faces turn blue, and then go pout in the corner."Well, sort of.
That was, of course, MY interpretation of their plans. :o)See also THIS thread:
Faculty of Santa Monica College urged to disrupt Arnold
Posted by annajones
On News/Activism 06/13/2005 11:56:18 AM PDT · 39 replies · 742+ views
private email | Westside Republicans
And, at the post-FReep "food and fellowship" after the event.
Is this because you say so, or do you have actual evidence?
1 - As you will note further up the thread, one of the opposition posts reports that there will be no "union-printed" signs.OUR primary objectives, on the other hand, are to help the SMC graduates celebrate a famous alumnus, and to help Arnold promote his newly announced Special Election.Perhaps no "union-printed" signs means that the union folks will NOT be there; at least not there IN FORCE.2 - There are TWO (2) opposition rallies scheduled: one at 17th, and one at 20th.Divided forces are generally not a good strategy, so this seems to imply a divided MESSAGE.3 - Two of the opposition's primary goals have been to stop Arnold from speaking, and to prevent the Special Election this November.He WILL be speaking at graduation, and the Special Election WILL take place -- so they just lost their two primary objectives for this event.
Both of THOSE goals are still easily accomplished. :o)
Schwarzenegger Calls a Special Election to Reform California
Posted by calcowgirl
On News/Activism 06/13/2005 6:48:18 PM PDT · 4+ views
Governor's Office ^ | June 13, 2005
Schwarzenegger asks for voter help to push measures in special election
Posted by RonDog
On News/Activism 06/13/2005 6:45:15 PM PDT · 4 replies · 8+ views
www.centredaily.com ^ | jUNE 13, 2005 | Kate Folmar, KNIGHT RIDDER SACRAMENTO BUREAU
okie-doke. Just curious. Sorry, I'd forgotten the smilie before.
:o)
**sigh**
Too bad I can't make it, I'd love to be there, but I have a ton of things to do. There's always a next time...
Best of luck to you guys.
The bold and red (below) were added by ME.From www.surfsantamonica.com:
College Braces for Govs Visit
By Ann Williams and Gene Williams
June 14 -- No one knows exactly what will happen when Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger comes to Santa Monica College Tuesday except that, like the man himself, it will be big.
The visit by the larger-than-life governor -- who will give this years commencement speech -- has pumped up the colleges traditionally low-key graduation ceremony into Brobdingnanian proportions which, like Swifts giants, threaten to cast a shadow over the graduates big day.
As the college gears up for the crowds, preparations for the commencement are much, much more extensive than they have ever been, said college spokesman Bruce Smith.
This is the first time the college has ever needed to issue tickets to the ceremony, Smith said. They printed 5,000 and have had to cut back on the number they can give to each graduate from 15 to six. They expected to run out by Monday.
In addition, the college expects to issue more than 100 press passes to reporters and camera crews from across the nation.
The governors visit is incredibly prestigious, said Associated Students President and graduate Jeronimo Saldana, who will share the stage with Schwarzenegger.
Governors usually dont pay much attention to community colleges, Saldana said. Regardless of whats going on politically, the fact that hes coming to speak acknowledges the importance of community colleges.
But Schwarzenegger -- who attended SMC in the early 70s -- will be bringing as much political baggage as prestige when he comes home to his alma mater and marches with the students in the graduation procession.
This has many students and faculty worrying that the controversial governor and his many opponents could turn the commencement into a political free-for-all.
This day is possibly the best day in a persons life, said Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein, president-elect of the Academic Senate, who worries that a political speech by Schwarzenegger could diminish the occasion.
Our faculty is absolutely committed to hearing all voices, said Jesswein. However, he stressed that the governors visit shouldnt be misconstrued as a faculty endorsement of his policies.
For over a month, there has been mounting opposition to Schwarzenegger among students and faculty, some of whom urged the college to disinvite him (see related story).
In May, the Academic Senate passed a resolution critical of his policies which they say shortchange students and teachers and attack the tenure process, although the resolution stopped short of asking the college to cancel the governors visit.
The governor says his policies are necessary to restore the States fiscal health.
While families and friends of the graduates are expected fill the bleachers at Corsair Field to capacity, an equal number of protestors could gather outside.Opposition has extended beyond the campus to include local residents, political activists and regional labor leaders who vow to show up en masse.
Most of these people have nothing to do with Santa Monica College, college spokesman Smith said, adding that campus police had met with some of the organizers.
Although estimates vary wildly, campus police told teachers and staff that they are preparing for some 3,000 to 5,000 protestors, according to a faculty member who attended the briefing.
At least two coalitions of protesters will be gathering Tuesday.
A group led by the unions will meet at St. Annes Catholic Church and march to the college parking lot at 19th Street and Pico Boulevard, where they will hold a rally. Protesting faculty will meet them on their way to the athletic field in a show of solidarity.
The student led A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition will assemble near the college entrance at 17th Street and Pico Boulevard, though police will likely move them a block west to keep access to the college clear. A counter-demonstration is planned by campus Republicans.
Handling the crowd will require the combined efforts of campus and City police, Smith said. The City police will handle crowd control outside the campus, while campus police will take care of security on the inside. They will work together to handle the rally at the campus parking lot.
The protests are expected to extend along Pico Boulevard, down 16th Street and possibly around the corner up Pearl Street, drawing a semicircle around the college, SMC officials said.
Statewide, Schwarzenegger has been picketed repeatedly by teachers, firefighters and other public employees since he unveiled his proposed budget earlier this year.
Another log was added to the fire Monday, when the governor called a special election that will put a series of initiatives before the voters in November, including the Live Within Our Means Act to cap spending which his opponents say will undermine Proposition 98, the funding guarantee for Californias schools.
Because Arnold has lashed out at a whole array of working people in this state, he has created probably the broadest coalition this state has ever seen to oppose his policies, said former Santa Monica mayor Paul Rosenstein, an AFL-CIO national field representative who will be a key player in the protests.
This rally Tuesday will be a reflection of that, Rosenstein said.
Student President Saldana said he understands why some people are against the governor, but if theyre going to come and protest, they should celebrate the students at the same time.
If youre going to chant, Hey ho, you have to go, the next chant should be Hey, congratulations.
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Way to go Ben!!!Check THIS out, from press.namct.com:
Media Alert:
Rally for Governor Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College
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Tuesday, 14 June 2005
Rally for Governor Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College--Press Conference and InterviewsSANTA MONICA, CA, (NAMC) - Santa Monica College Republicans plan to hold a rally in support of the Governor during his speech at the Santa Monica College Commencement ceremony on June 14, 5 p.m. Press conference at 4:40 p.m.
Rally for Governor Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica College at 16th and Pico Blvd. at 4 p.m.
SMC College Republicans at 4:30 p.m., on 16th St., midway between Pearl St. and Pico Blvd., by main entrance ticket gate.
The Santa Monica College Republicans welcome Governor Schwarzenegger back to the SMC campus. We pleased to announce our success in getting the governor to speak at commencement in spite of the politically biased efforts to ban him from the ceremony.
We are holding a rally to showcase the enormous level of support the governor enjoys among students and faculty at SMC.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, as an alumnus of Santa Monica College, exemplifies the high levels of personal success and public service to which a Santa Monica College education can lead. His being here honors all the students, faculty, administration, and employees of Santa Monica College, and our state's community colleges in general.
We thank the Governor for allowing the voters of California to decide the critical issues of the November Special Election, and reminding us all that an educated populace is essential for a successful democracy.
Ben Eisenberg
818-312-7447
New Age Media ConceptsNAMC Newswire
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College Braces for Govs Visit
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... The group wants a "champion of community colleges" to speak instead of Schwarzenegger, Santa Monica College history professor Kenneth Mason said. ...
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Schwarzenegger planned speech causing friction at alma mater
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KESQ, CA -Jun 6, 2005
... Schwarzenegger. Donner said Schwarzenegger is an alumnus of Santa Monica College and "has been very supportive of community colleges.".
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Area colleges mark stories of success
Los Angeles Daily News, CA -Jun 8, 2005
... She noted that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger attended Santa Monica College, and said the state should provide more funding to community colleges. ...
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Those far-left forces pursuing Anod are actually orchestrated by his wife who wishes he was at home for dinner more often.
They hate the truth.
"Liars and Commies and Unions oh my..."
Check out our after-action thread HERE:
After Action Report Schwarzenegger at Santa Monica City College
6/14/05 | n/a
Posted on 06/14/2005 9:30:07 PM PDT by absalom01
I'm posting this at RonDog's request, and to give a quick update on a successful FReep at SaMo City College -- the gang is still "networking" at the after-party, so photos should follow!
Kudos to RonDog for organizing 20+ FReepers, plus some outstanding SaMo College Republicans who met at the corner of 16th and Pico in support of Governor Ahhnold, and to help counter the cancer from A.N.S.W.E.R. We had tons of media exposure -- all of the local TV stations, radio, and print outlets were there, and many interviewed folks from our side...
CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread
Thank you to publik educamashun!
What is k-14 funding?
Man, I'm moving to that area in about two months. I sure wish I could make it now.
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