The Strength of Our Convictions
by Tony Peraica
Frederick Douglass
GrandOldPartisan.com salutes Frederick Douglass, born Valentine’s Day in 1817. One facet of the great man’s life that deserves more emphasis is Frederick Douglass, Republican.
With Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln birthdays coming in quick succession during February Black History Month, it is important to reflect on the strength of our convictions.
Why are we conservatives — Republicans?
Having reached a level of consciousness that allows us to see the world for what it is, not what we wish it to be; having learned to think critically and question everything; one is, after simple deduction, a conservative, a Republican.
Many never reach this level of consciousness.
Many engage in years of self-delusion and denial of the obvious.
Having had that epiphany, what is our responsibility?
Our responsibility is to teach and lead in communities that have been devastated by the bankrupt liberalism. The vapid mantra of “government assistance” that leads to dependence, dissolution of families, failed education and other government-run systems, has to be ended.
The Republican Party of Illinois must open outposts in the African-American and Latino communities throughout Cook County and the rest of Illinois.
These outpost would be staffed and operated by respected local community conservatives who will reach out to schools, churches, business and community associations, in order to teach conservative philosophy of self-reliance, political activism and importance of a functioning two-party democracy.
Our manuscripts for teaching revolution would be The Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution, and the Amendments to The US Constitution.
With our county and state Party Conventions before us, now is the time to focus on what we need to do in order to re-establish the relevance of conservative principles that drew African-American voters to the Republican Party from 1860 to 1940, and Latino and other immigrants from 1940 to 2000.
All conservatives must stand united now to take our Republican Party back from those who have sold its ideals to democrats for personal gain or uncontested re-election.
This is our moment. It is our time.
Be a delegate to the conventions, run for office, help others on the ballot, man the barricades.
Will you exercise your individual responsibility to bring about change within our party, our communities, our county and state?
Please remember: Those who think themselves too smart to get involved in politics, get punished by being governed by those who are dumber.
Suspicious Activity on the Southwest Side
Lozano v. Burke Totals Questioned by Election Judge
Judge of Election, David Jenkins raised serious questions about questionable vote totals in the hotly contested state rep race on the southwest side between Dan Burke and Rudy Lozano.
County Clerk David Orr, and his deputy, Clem Ballanof have thus far ignored calls for an investigation.
Where is the MSM here?
Where is the outcry from Rudy Lozano? Does he think the whole thing is fixed and not worth complaining about because the outcome won’t change?
For the sake of democracy in Cook County, make the call Rudy.
Read the press release from Election Judge David Jenkins. - PDF
Tobolski criticizes Peraica for attacking Todd Stroger
Filed under: Campaign News, Elections, Todd Stroger
The Riverside Brookfield Landmark posted an article about the upcoming 16th District Commissioner showdown between Tony Peraica and his opponent, Jeffery Tobolski. In the article, Tobolski criticizes Peraica for fighting Todd Stroger.
You can read the entire article at the Landmark website.
Thank You for Your Trust and Confidence
With the primary behind us, I want to thank all of the 16th district voters and taxpayers, as well as all Cook County taxpayers who have stood behind us, encouraged us, donated to us and prayed for us.
The voters understood that this is not about any of us individually. It is about doing the right thing in a one-party county and state, protecting the taxpayers and those who are without voice or representation, and providing leadership where none exists.
I pledge to you on my solemn honor, that I will continue the fight for smaller government, lower taxes and elimination of corruption in Cook County until my last breath.
We must educate new generation of young leadership, forge strong alliances with African-American and Latino voters, and run on the principles that make GOP Party and our nation great: God, Country, Family and Individual Responsibility.
We have a great opportunity before us in 2010 to restore a functioning two-party democracy in this corrupt state, county and city.
It is up to us.
We must close our ranks, stand behind our party nominees, and, with clear vision and purpose, engage the other side like they have never been engaged before.
Now is the time.
Will you stand with us and join us in this battle? Will you commit yourself to personally work, contribute, organize and support your local, state and federal candidates.
This is the place.
The whole country and the world is looking at Illinois and waiting for us to send the signal for the rest of the nation. This is the heart of America. We are common-sense Midwesterners who know pretenders when we see them.
Do it.
Not for yourself, but for future generations who are going to look on this time and say: “How we wish we were there to share that moment in history with them.”
Tony Peraica
Candidates speak at January 23 Judge of Election breakfast
A whole host of videos have been added that were from the January 23 Judges of Election breakfast / ROLT meeting. You can view them all by heading to our video page.
The second American Revolution has begun.
Dear Lyons Township Republicans,
The second American Revolution has begun.
On Tuesday, February 2nd, we have an opportunity to send a clear and strong message to the democrats that the one party control system in Illinois is over.
We need you to come out to vote, each and every one of you, in order to elect Republicans - not Democrats pretending to be Republicans - for every important office from US Senator to Governor and all the way down the ballot.
I am humbly asking for your support to continue the county government reform we started in 2002 to reduce the size of county government, lower our taxes, eliminate corruption and protect individual liberties.
I have fought Stroger, Daley, Madigan, and local republicans who support them.
I have the scars to prove it.
However, with your help, we can transform our Lyons Township, our county and our state to one we can all be proud of, not the national embarrassment that we are now.
Please come out to vote and support the following endorsed candidates.
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
Tony Peraica
County Commissioner and Lyons Township GOP Committeeman
Endorsed Candidates
- US Senate: Patrick Hughes
- Governor: Dan Proft, Andy McKenna
- Lt. Governor: Jason Plummer
- Comptroller: Judy Baar Topinka
- County President: Roger Keats
- Commissioner 6th District: Sandra Czyznikiewicz
- Commissioner 16th District: Tony Peraica
- Commissioner 17th District: Mark Thompson
- Commissioner Board of Review: Dan Patlak
- Lyons Republican Committeeman: Tony Peraica
Tony Peraica endorses Kerry Dodero-Beswick for Proviso Township Republican Committeeman
Dear Fellow Republican,
For the last 8 years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving as the Committeeman for the Republican Organization of Lyons Township (ROLT). During this time, I have concentrated my efforts on rebuilding the Republican Party because I believe that Cook County has been a one-party system for too long. We need a two-party system in Cook County. I am proud of the work done by ROLT, which is one of the few Republican organizations which conducts monthly meetings with featured speakers, hosts endorsement sessions and features multiple Republican events throughout the year.
Kerry Dodero-Beswick and Tony Peraica
We have made great strides in Lyons Township, but there is much more that need to be done to rebuild the Republican Party throughout Cook County. That is why I am endorsing Kerry Dodero-Beswick for Proviso Township Republican Committeeman. The current occupant of this position is controlled by Democrats in Proviso Township and endorsed Todd Stroger for Cook County Board President in 2006. The Proviso GOP is currently in desperate need of revitalization, and I believe that Kerry Dodero-Beswick is the right candidate for the job. If elected, Kerry will be the first woman Proviso Township Republican committeeman, and she will work tirelessly to rebuild the Republican Party and support true Republican candidates for office in Proviso Township.
On February 2nd, send a message to the corrupt Democratic machine in Cook County. Please vote for Tony Peraica and Kerry Dodero-Beswick.
Yours truly,
Tony Peraica
Tony Peraica endorsed by the Sun-Times
On Friday, Tony Peraica was endorsed by the Chicago Sun-Times as the 16th District Commissioner: Thank you Chicago Sun-Times!
Tony Peraica raises important issues and is a voice the County Board needs
Read the entire article at the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Peraica Opponents: Democrats in Republican Clothing
Filed under: Elections, Todd Stroger
Tony Peraica’s primary opponents appear on the ballot as Republicans. They publicly
present themselves as Republicans. They are even “leaders” in the Republican Party.
Don’t be fooled.
Not wolves in sheep clothing, they are Democrats in Republican clothing.
They supported and endorsed Todd Stroger and numerous other Democrats. They give
to and receive money from the Democrats. Democrats headline their fund raisers.
Democrats give them contracts and jobs. They vote to raise taxes and expand gaming
at the request of the unions and Democrats.
In fact, they are faux Republicans who act in concert with Democrats to advance their own
interest, not the public interest.
Here are some such Republican pretenders. You may know some. Some may be new to you. Don’t take our word for it. Watch the video. Check their voting record, donations and associations.
You will be shocked.
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