We Engage our members in all manner of social, educational & political events
3/15/11 - The Nassau Republican Club hosts Adam Yomtov of FairTax.org.
Imagine abolishing the personal and corporate income taxes, estate taxes, capital gains,
MT, and all those little line items on your paycheck (and just who is this FICA, guy anyway?!).
But then, how would the government pay for all that pork and that lovely Congressional dining room?
Adam answers that question with the "fair tax", a charge paid at the point of sale whenever
something is bought. It's not the "flat tax", but a simple sales tax. It has the advantage of
being cheap and also not nearly as convoluted as the 16,845 pages of the US Tax Code.
In fact it's so simple that it would basically put most of the DC lobbyists out of work.
Don't everyone weep at once.
Yomtov is the NY State Director of Fairtax.org, and has been seen
and cited by numerous media on the topic of the fair tax. You can reach Adam Yomtov, the
Fairtax.org State Director at (917) 689-3931 or email iwanttaxreformnys@verizon.net
Tax battler and MTA watchdog Bill Schoolman
2/15/11 - The Nassau Republican Club hosts president of Classic Transportation Bill Schoolman,
who has brought a lawsuit against the MTA for their payroll tax.
They say you can't fight City Hall, but no one told Bill Schoolman.
He is the president and founder of Classic Transportation,
which grew from two station wagons in 1976 to a fleet of 50 vehicles today,
including Hampton Luxury Liner. His transportation expertise led him to spearhead
the fight against the MTA payroll tax, filing a lawsuit in December 2009.
As Schoolman puts it, "The MTA payroll tax is the epitome of what is wrong with New York's
dysfunctional, corrupt government. Studies by reputable business schools report that New York
is first in business failures and last in business start ups."
It's controversy seems to know no bounds, as it arguably cost a number of incumbents their seats,
including local state senator Craig Johnson.
1/18/11 - The Nassau Republican Club welcomes Former MTV prez and TV producer Tony DiSanto
MTV isn't generally associated with Republicans.
In fact, it's more likely that hardcore conservatives would blame the network for ripping the moral fabric
of something. However, there is no questioning that MTV has experienced a dramatic resurrection over the past few years.
At the same, a resurgent Republican party has sought to establish a new identity.
So, it only seemed natural for a social group like the Nassau Republican Club to invite the architect of MTV's revival,
former President of Programming Tony DiSanto, to address them.
To be clear, DiSanto is not advocating any particular policy, but will speak on branding in the pop culture environment.
Few are better qualified to do so: DiSanto was with MTV for 20 years, having started out as an intern.
He has seen the network from the inside transform from a fringe channel to a major media giant, producing TV, movies, and music.
DiSanto has been an integral part of this process.
During his tenure as president, the network's ratings rose 30 percent, in part due to reality hits like J
ersey Shore (insert fistpump here!).
In addition to some of the highest rated shows on cable, DiSanto also ushered in the network's return to scripted programming.
DiSanto is now a principal of DiGa, a studio and production company hybrid.
Newsmax columnist John LeBoutillier
12/21/10 - The Nassau Republican Club welcomes Newsmax columnist and former Congressman John LeBoutillier
There's been only one William F. Buckley, but if there were another, he would be an awful lot like John LeBoutillier.
The Westbury resident has kept a high profile since his days as a Congressman representing the north shore of Long Island.
In addition to being a noted author, he is a columnist with Newsmax.com, rated by Nielsen as the number 1 site for conservatives.
His writings can also be followed on his site, www.johnlebout.com.
LeBoutillier started his bookwriting with "Harvard Hates America", himself a graduate of the institution.
The book has been widely compared to Buckley's "God & Man at Yale."
He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel, and he has been particularly active on the POW issue.
Election expert Don Derham
11/16/10 - The Nassau Republican Club welcomes noted attorney and Election expert Don Derham
Much like a bad rash or Athlete’s Foot, Sen. Craig Johnson just won’t go away.
Despite being told be the Board of Elections, the voters, and various authorities that he in fact lost the vote,
his quest to remain in office has persisted.
We welcome Don Derham, campaign insider and elections expert, to talk about the machinations and the current
status of the recount.
Don't Go Away Mad, Craig. JUST GO AWAY!
Nassau Republicans do roller Derby!
A lot of people have suspected Darth Vader was a Republican.
Nassau Republicans at All Girl Roller Derby in Bethpage hang with troops from the Empire City Garrison,
who are available for charity events. Contact Chris Feehan and check them out at empirecitygarrison.com.
"How to Make Friends and Influence People", the sequel, modernized, could easily be penned
by Rich Kruse. By trade is a public relations expert and marketing guru. As the inaugural speaker
to our group, he as arguably the best connected person on Long Island was in a unique position to
discuss the value of relationship-building.
Not only discussing the classic sense of it, he also
touched on the modern versions exemplified in social media. You can enjoy the same networking buffet
through his sales and marketing group, Execuleaders (execuleaders.org). You can reach him directly at
richkruse@execuleaders.org
Kickoff meeting a success!
Do you think we should contact the Franklin Mint and have them press some commemorative plates?
Despite competing with the Yankee game and numerous political events at the height of the season,
the inaugural meeting of the NASSAU REPUBLICAN CLUB was a success! We had lively crowd of 32,
not counting speakers.
10-19-10 - Candidate Jack Martins delivers stirring message to enthusiastic Nassau Republican crowd
You would think that in the last weeks of campaign, the candidate would be tired,
especially after an evening of three prior events. However Jack Martins, Senate-7 candidate
Jack Martins closed down the meeting of the Nassau Republican club with the kind of passionate
speech one would expect kicks off an event.
Despite the campaign of lying being aggressively
perpetrated by his opponent, Martins ticked off one by one the accomplishments of his team as
mayor of Mineola. Because of the tough fight he has waged against a well-funded incumbent,
Martins’ race is the one to watch in Nassau county, and perhaps the most important as well.
His campaign is at martinsforsenate.com
Visit to the traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall a moving experience
It’s important for succeeding generations of Americans to understand the sacrifice of their
forbears, so the gift of liberty can be transferred to our posterity.
Twelve Nassau Republicans
and family showed up for our first event, a visit to the traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall,
at the Islip Library. Under perfect skies we paid respects to the fallen
Awkward self-portrait by Dekom
Get Out The Vote Rally earns high marks on per capita enthusiasm
The Nassau Republicans held a Get Out The Vote rally on Saturday October 29th, at the corner of Old Country Road and Clinton
Road in Garden City. Though only one person attended, it was a very spirited rally nonetheless.
Perhaps the unusually nice weather kept people indoors, in fear of a freak October sunburn.
Surrounded by GOP placards and vigorously waving a Jack Martins sign, club President Martin Dekom
said the response was largely positive. He noted numerous people honking in support, a bunch of
thumbs-up, and one birdflip.
Dekom resonded to the last one: "I told him to be sure to vote Wednesday,
but mentally I unfolded a LAW rocket and turned his car into a flaming inferno, and then roasted a
GOP marshmallow on the wreckage." And how did it taste? "I don't know, it was imaginary. And a
little oily."
Dekom was able to use the solitude to his advantage, using the time to pray for
Notre Dame's defense. Evidently it didn’t help. The next outdoor event will be better attended,
simply because it couldn’t be worse attended. And if anyone needed incentive, reading Dekom writing
about himself in the third person is a little unsettling.
