Show Archive « Republicans Abroad Radio

Archived Shows

Voting From Overseas

Overseas Embassies (Consulates)
Education On Voting
Party Platforms

News Agencies

Republican Network

Resources & Think Tanks

Talk Radio

Contact Us

Recent Shows

Republicans Abroad Radio - February 15, 2012

	Segment
	The View from Abroad. Republicans in Spain. James Levy James Levy, a resident of Spain for the last twenty years works in private banking and since 2005 is the Chair of RA Spain. Mr. Levy is frequently sought after the Spanish media for his political insights. Mr. Levy discusses the new Spanish conservative government that replaced the Socialist government last fall, and the economic reforms they are trying to implement...the austerity measures that provoked the ire of the Communist leader to call his party followers to "arms." Mr. Levy, commented that although it seems incredible that a European country in this day and age could still have a Communist party, one did exist in Spain... Mr. levy also speaks of the green energy experiments (solar and wind) in Spain and which failed but, surprisingly, Obama still admires and wants to replicate in the US... Mr. Levy also points to the difficult cases that Italy and Greece present, both nations soon on the verge of losing their "sovereignty... to Germany...", something that could easily happen to the US...with China. When asked about President Obama's call to "class warfare," Mr. Levy recalls President Bush and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, that the latter would never have pulled the troops, in a hurry, from those countries just to satisfy the electorate... Is President Obama a socialist? Why is it not an adequate term to use when describing President Obama? For Mr. Levy, a socialist looks to the government for every solution and he speaks of Spain as an example and points to the failed policies of the Socialist government.		mp3
	The View from Abroad.Republicans in Spain. James Levy Mr. Levy is optimistic and wants to conclude on a positive noe. With regards to the attack on "religious liberty", he believes Obama has committed an "unbelievable blunder.." For him and other Americans living overseas, the US is not that far away today, thanks to the internet. In the case of voter registration, Mr. Levy notes the many state and county websites offering registration tools as well as the FVAP.gov. When asked about his counterparts, members of Democrats Abroad...he replies, that although he has counts many friends amongst them, they are "lying low," and are much more scared, finding it hard to defend the Democrat's record...		mp3
	10th Anniversary Winter Olympics. Utah 2002. Ambassador John Price Ambassador John Price, who was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as Ambassador to the Islands of Seychelles, Mauritius and Comoros from 2002-2005, speaks to RAR about the celebration to be held in Utah on the 10th Anniversary of the Winter Olympics. Ambassador Price, who served on the Management Committee and worked closely with Governor Romney, who he says, "saved the Olympics," comments on the Olympics and the planned events. He also discusses the Republicans' race and the long process for the nomination, that could very well end at the Convention in Tampa. Ambassador Price gives his insight into the different scenarios and the allocation of delegates, something that may be determined by Super Tuesday, March 6th... Ambassador Price tells of his recent trip to Cuba with the Council of American Ambassadors...		mp3
	Cuba. A post-Communitst country? Ambassador John Price Ambassador John Price, who was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as Ambassador to the Islands of Seychelles, Mauritius and Comoros from 2002-2005, describes his recent visit to the Island of Cuba and relates his impressions on its people and government. Invited as part of an "educational group," Ambassador Price did not have the opportunity to meet many governmental leaders...He notes how the US is represented in Cuba, in a gated compound and calls it " less than the US deserves." For him, the "Embargo usefulness has run its course..." "Fifty three years later, at 90 miles from our shores, with a friendly populace, who love the US," the Ambassador says, that it's time to change course...		mp3

Republicans Abroad Radio - February 8, 2012

	Segment
	Civil Disobedience. The "Rights of Conscience and Religious Liberty." Dr. Michael Reber Dr. Michael Reber, Member, Republicans Abroad Japan, author, consultant, professor and publisher of the "Bastiat Revival Blog," speaks to RAradio from Tokyo, Japan. A self-proclaimed libertarian, Dr. Reber published in his blog on February 4th, a letter in support of "Catholic Civil Disobedience," citing the First Amendment, Freedom of Religion. Dr. Reber speaks of the letter issued by the Catholic Bishops in defiance of President Obama's Health care mandate that religious institutions, (in this case, Catholic hospitals) be forced to provide contraceptives, abortion, the "day after pill," in violation of the Church's precepts and teachings! Dr. Reber speaks of the "Rights of Conscience Act" of 1973 and the Constitution, and points to the President's attack on the First Amendment, "the right to freedom of religion," with his healthcare mandate. He also mentions the latest efforts by Senators Rubio and Blunt to present HR 1179, reinforcing the "Rights of Conscience" Act. It is based on these actions by the President and his Administration that Dr. Reber calls for the impeachment of President Obama. For him, the President's actions in forcing his HC mandate on institutions and people is much worse than what then President Bill Clinton did-who, lest we forget, lied under oath. For Dr Reber, the President is "tearing up the Constitution and using veto power and so-called Executive Orders to tighten the hangman's halter of socialism around our necks."		mp3
	Judicial Watch. The case against Political Corruption. The guest, Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch did not have phone reception and therefore was not interviewed. C. Dillon, host of show, gave a short presentation of the mission of Judicial Watch, "a non partisan organization that seeks to promote transparency, integrity and accountability in government." In its website it lists the 10 most corrupt politicians of the moment including the President of the United States, Barack Obama, and his Attorney General Eric Holder. Cases against the president are listed, for example: Solyndra,a company, "which filed for bankruptcy in September 2011, leaving 1,100 workers without jobs and American taxpayers on the hook for $535 million, thanks to Obama's stimulous loan guaranty..."; ACORN, now re-named AHCOA (Affordable Housing Centers of America), an association to which"Obama funneled $730,000 ...;CZARS, their appointment and their unlimited powers...; SS White House Visitor's log-.Judicial Watch was successful in getting access to it;LABOR RELATIONS (AFL-CIO, SEIU, ACORN, NLRB (National Labor Relations Board that prevented Boeing from opening a 750 million non-union assembly line in SC) and last but not least, his "Chicago dealings," with Tony Rezco, sentenced to jail and Gov. Blagojevitch, also sentenced to prison ( a mere 14 years). Interesting is the fact that "the FBI continues to withhold from JW documents of its historic interview of then Senator Obama about the Illinois corruption scandal.." Also on the website, 22 questions are asked of the Presidential candidates, including President Obama. For example, would the next president, ban the funding of ACORN; will the Justice Department continue with the investigation on voter registration fraud and misconduct by ACORN; will the US Military be used to secure the border with Mexico; will the documents pertaining to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae be made public? etc.		mp3
	The Jewish Vote. New York. Marc Zell, Co Chairman, RA Israel Co Chairman Marc Zell speaks about RA's efforts to get out the vote in Israel, one of the largest communities of American expats. He also mentions his visit to the US and his meetings with different Republican leaders. He points to the successful campaign in New York, the seat won by Bob Turner, a Catholic who received the support of Orthodox Jews and former Mayor of NYC, Ed Koch. That "seat" was propelled into the news by the Democrat, Anthony Weiner, of twitter "exhibitionist" fame.		mp3
	Middle East turmoil. Israel. Marc Zell, Co Chairman, Israel Mr. Zell explains what it is like to be in the focus point of the ME, so near Iran...Its highest religious figure, the Ayatollah Khameini,as recently as last week , proclaimed, "Israel is a cancerous tumour that should be cut and will be cut." For, Mr. Zell explains that the situation is dire, a small country with only 6 million inhabitants cannot defend itself against a country that has the capability of using nuclear weapons/WMD!. And, this Administration's policies have not made things easier, quite the contrary... As published in several news sites, Leon Panetta, Secretary of Defense, has exclaimed that Israel will attack Iran in April, May or June, sending, perhaps, mixed signals...as expressed by others, who insist that the Administration "is using the threat of Israeli military attack to influence Iranian behavior at the same time it positions itself to avoid any responsibility for an attack...the Dirty Harry of the Middle east!" (Frontpage)		mp3

Republicans Abroad Radio - February 1, 2012

	Segment
	Rep. Stephen Fincher, (R-TN), is a seventh generation farmer and a managing partner of Fincher farms, a family business that grows cotton,corn, soybeans and wheat in more than 2500 acres in western Tennessee. From a district that had been represented Democrats ("Yellow dog" democrats-a term applied to those voting straight party line.) Mr. Fincher Committee assignments include :Cttee on Financial Services, Sub-cttee.on Financial institutions and Consumer Credit, Sub-Cttee. on Oversight and Investigations, Republican Study Cttee and Tea Party Caucus. Congressman Fincher speaks of his membership in the organization "Ducks Unlimited" involved in the 'wetlands conservation since 1937, and responsible for protecting 12 million acres of waterfowl habitat in North America alone. As a member of the Tea Party Caucus Congressman Fincher speaks of the movement that "holds citizen legislators" accountable and stresses the importance of "term limits." For Mr. Fincher the "Payroll tax" bill will still be debated in the coming months and criticizes the "Sarbanes-Oaxley"Act which has hurt American businesses. Regarding the President's policies, Mr. Fincher points to the fact that they are not working: the deficit, unemployment and his use of language that is "dividing and not uniting" us. When asked if it was important that non-lawyers (half of the members of Congress are lawyers) and businessmen like him should serve in Congress, Mr. Fincher spoke of people with "real world experiences," who should not become "career politicians."		mp3
	Gabriela "Gabby" Saucedo Mercer, Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives, (Az-7), speaks to RAR why she is running against liberal Democrat Raul Grijalva. "Concerned about the direction of her adopted country," (Ms. Saucedo Mercer was born in Mexico and emigrated to the US in 1986 becoming a US Citizen in 1991), she decided to run for office because her opponent "consistently voted against the interest of businesses and families in her district." Ms. Saucedo Mercer describes Mr. Grijalva as a "progressive" and a member of the Communist Party in the US and who opposes the mining explorations in Arizona for (copper) for "environmental" reasons; an area now being used as a "drug cartel corridor." The issues that concern her the most are: socialized healthcare (as in Obamacare) and how it does not work citing Mexico as an example; Border Security, from the time of Reagan until today and the numbers in "illegal immigration, 12million, 20million-nobody knows." She cites San Diego and Duncan Hunter who had the fence built and how the passage of illegals stopped... For her, politicians have taken an oath to protect us...and the US is a sovereign country...every country has borders." Ms. Saucedo Mercer is pro-life, supports the 2nd Amendment and individual rights, supports a "free market" economy and Energy security.		mp3
	Ambassador John Price returns to RAR to speak about Gov. Mitt Romney whom he knows well. Ambassador Price who came to the United States with his family escaping Nazi Germany in 1939, settled in Utah and became a successful entrepreneur and businessman. (Ambassador Price describes his life in his recently published autobiography "When the White House calls."). Ambassador Price speaks of the recent win in the Florida Primary and what it means for Gov. Romney... For him "all the Republican candidates are working very hard" and emphasizes that he "has great respect for all of them." But is proud to mention how he met Governor Romney in 1988 and describes the problems he solved while at the helm of the Olympics, a role he took with no salary. The Ambassador speaks of the Governor's "business acumen" and points to the fact that "nobody works to pay taxes,but rather, to build something, to succeed..." He also recounts how the Governor, while at Bain capital, helped find the daughter of a Bain executive who had disappeared (in 1996) by organizing his staff and providing all the resources available to find her. If he were to advise Gov Romney, Ambassador Price would tell him to "stay on message, on target with domestic issues, and stay relaxed and be himself, enjoying the process." Ambassador Price also speaks of Obamacare and how Gov. Romney, who also believes in healthcare at "state level" has been criticized for "breaking new ground." For Romney, the Ambassador concludes, every American should have "quality" care.		mp3
	Cherylyn Harley LeBon, lawyer, author, Fox News contributor and activist speaks to RAradio about CPAC (Conservative Political Action Committee) meeting in Washington, D.C from February 9th-11th. Ms. LeBon also speaks of the Republican contest, the primaries and to "pay particular attention" to the coming caucuses in Nevada (Romney won) , Michigan and Maine all the way to "Super Tuesday" in March...		mp3

Republicans Abroad Radio - January 18, 2012

	Segment
	All Politics is local. District of Columbia Republican Committee. Chairman Robert J. Kabel Robert J. Kabel is an attorney and senior advisor with an international law firm in Washington with expertise in the financial industry and trade and investment in Brazil and Mexico, In the late 80's he led efforts to educate Republicans on Aids issues and was appointed by President Bush in 2006 to the Advisory Council on HIV /Aids (established in 1995, but its charter renewed by President Bush in 2001). Mr. Kabel is the founder and editor of the "Kabel Intelligence Letter" a weekly newsletter that provides strategic insight and analysis on political, legislative and regulatory forecasting from the US to businesses in Brazil. In the past he worked for Senator Richard Lugar, and in the White House under President Reagan, where he worked on domestic issues. Mr. Kabel speaks with RAradio about his four-2 year terms as Chairman of the DCGOP and his race to become the next Republican Nationalcommitteeman. Involved in DC politics for many years, Mr. Kabel explains why he became involved. As the only "urban" party the DCGOP formulated in 2008 a Republican Urban Agenda (to be revised) focusing on issues and policies affecting cities such as school choice, charter schools and discusses how the Party worked with Speaker Boehner to continue the charter school programs that were abandoned by the Obama Administration pressured by the teacher' unions. Regarding any changes or "advances" made in DC Politics in the last few years, Mr. Kabel decries the "One Party" rule (Democrat) and the corruption that exists with "sitting members of the Council having to plead [guilty] to felony charges..." (Mr. Harry Thomas) The DCGOP acts like a "watchdog" keeping an eye on their every move....		mp3
	Segment 2 Making Waves. District of Columbia Republican Committee. Chairman Robert J. Kabel Corruption and politics...The DCGOP acting as a watchdog and effecting change. Mr. Kabel speaks of the DC Primary on April 3rd and what is at stake; the DCGOP has 16 delegates to the Republican National Convention. Mr. Kabel also speaks of his international work, specifically in Brazil and Mexico and what he is doing to bridge many of the gaps that exist within the Business communities...		mp3
	Segment 3 Electoral College. The US Constitution. Debbie Joslin, Republican National Committeewoman for Alaska Ms. Joslin has been the National Committeewoman for Alaska since 2008 and is in the Committee on Presidential Debates amongst others. She is also a Founding Member of the Republican National Conservative Caucus and Member of the Republican National Steering Committee. In the past she held the position of President of Eagle Forum Alaska, a conservative pro-family group. Ms.Joslin describes the status of republican politics in Alaska and her involvement over the years. She also speaks to RARadio of a cause that concerned her so much that she sponsored a Resolution that was overwhelmingly supported by fellow members of the RNC. She explains what The National Popular Vote (Interstate) Compact is and who are its supporters: left leaning associations and mostly democrats. This initiative started after the 2000 election, with the intent of abolishing the 220+ year Electoral College. She speaks of the lobbying efforts behind this initiative and the pressure exerted on legislators to "eliminate the Electoral College method of choosing a President." Eleven States have already signed up to it and a total of 38 are needed to do away with it. Who is behind this effort? Who does it benefit? What are the ramifications if it were to succeed? Only the states with the biggest populations would be deciding our fate...		mp3
	Segment 4 In defense of the Electoral College. The US Constitution, Debbie Joslin, Republican National Committeewoman for Alaska Ms. Joslin concludes the interview by stressing the importance of continuing the fight against the National Popular Vote Initiative by "educating" the legislators at state level. Calling the initiative "unconstitutional," Ms. Joslin urges people to learn about it and cites Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) who said it was probably the most important issue in our time...one that would definitely prove to be "transformational		mp3

Republicans Abroad Radio - January 11th, 2012

Segment
Ambassador John Price was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve in the Republic of Mauritius, the Republic of Seychelles and the Union of Comoros,(three Indian Ocean Island nations) from 2002-2005. Mr. Price, who recently published his autobiography, a journal of his life, which begins "with his birth in Germany and his success as an entrepreneur and real estate developer in the State of Utah..." Ambassador Price speaks about what he is doing today and since the day he left office. He speaks about the 3 year task to "compile 3,000 pages of notes and journals" into a book that describes his very interesting, hard working and "adventurous" life. Recently he started writing his own blog in which he discusses current events and those pertaining to the Sub-Saharan Region he knows so well. Ambassador Price has been traveling to Africa since the 1970's, and knows the continent quite well. For him, it is of great concern, that some, in government, for example, become familiar with the golf courses in Africa, but not with the real problems affecting the villages... And cites the recent visit of certain movie stars to Somalia for an advertising campaign for the French fashion house of Louis Vuitton... Since 1991, the Region has suffered great instability and has become a "safe haven" for terrorists...	audio	mp3
Ambassador Price speaks of the reasons that compelled him to write his autobiography and describes his life, since arriving in the US at the age of five with his family, escaping Nazi Germany. "A traumatic experience" is how he describes traveling by a "banana" boat from Germany to the shores of Panama and a year letter entering the United States with his parents and brother and sponsored by a relative. He speaks candidly of his parent's efforts, his schooling in New York and his decision, "inspired by a college professor," to "Go West." From Oklahoma to Utah, from geology to real estate. Ambassador Price also speaks of his "other"exatrordinary pursuits: climbing Mt. Everest and Mt. Aconcagua...	audio	mp3
Ambassador Price describes his relationship with the Bush family and his involvement in the campaign of President George W. Bush. He also speaks of the coincidence of being sworn into office on the same day of the opening of the Olympics, surrounded by family and friends... He speaks of his involvement inthe 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah and being part of the committee that "helped convince Mitt Romney, with no salary," to take over the management... Ambassador Price gives a detailed description of the countries that he was accredited to represent the United States: Mauritius, Comoros and Seychelles and points to the problems encountered and tells of some that were resolved while in office and others that remain a threat to our National Security. Unfortunately, some countries in Africa see the United States as a "fair weather friend," called on whenever a vote is needed at the UN.	audio	mp3
Ambassador Price dedicates his book to the children of Africa- and believes that the US should look ahead, with "sustainable programs in healthcare and agriculture," and entice young Americans to join the Peace Corps and serve as mentors to the young in Africa. He speaks of what he is doing to help: in Somalia,through the Colin Powell Institute in New York (City College) he is helping build (with funding) one school at a time, giving the tools to the villagers themselves to build their own schools. With his wife Marcia, Ambassador Price is supporting the Arts- and has funded the Museum of Fine Arts building at the University of Utah. Another of his passions, is the museum dedicated to vintage race cars...Ambassador Price is constantly on the move.... and influencing others by example...	audio	mp3