Dear Fellow Patriots,
Many of us had hoped that the arrogant but barbarian attitude of the race hustlers and intellectual elitists to disrupt, move and destroy art and monuments would dissipate after 2021, but regrettably the behavior continues today - just without as much attention.
This week we learned that Brandon Johnson, the controversial and failing socialist Mayor of Chicago wants to remove the bronze replica of Virginia's Houdon statue of George Washington from Chicago City Hall.
It boggles the mind - and sickens the stomach - that any elected official thinks it's politically wise or socially responsible to try to purge and erase the first president and father of America.
After an outcry - including howls of outrage from many more rational Democrats - there's apparently a temporary pause on the move but we expect it to still happen. Civic leaders and average citizens need to get loud and say this erasure is unacceptable. Join us in raising awareness and speak up for the symbols of our past because they are our guideposts to the future.
Closer to home in Richmond we now know that the city's beautiful statue of Christopher Columbus - much beloved by the region's Italian-American community - is being shipped out of state to try to protect it from the recurring illegal and xenophobic attacks by the city's radical culture warriors. Make no mistake...they did not disappear after the mayhem of 2020. They are still here, lurking.
We intend to speak out loudly and constantly against all of this Marxist behavior and try to turn the public against the perverse and unjust instinct to constantly judge famous historical figures by modern standards, tastes and mere trends. And let's be clear about this: these ongoing assaults on the Founders and other significant historical figures are not just attacks on these men - they are part of a concerted effort to undermine the legitimacy and question the morality of the fundamental principles this nation was built on - the rule of law, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the primacy of the rights of the individual over the dictates of the state. All of which, history tells us, is hated by the Left.
Please join us in our fight!
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Sincerely,
John Reid, Founding Chairman
The Virginia Council
Monthly Meeting: Dark Money with Robert Stilson
September 19th, 12 noon at Park Lane Tavern, Short Pump, Va
Join The Virginia Council's monthly meeting to hear from our guest Robert Stilson of Capital Research Center as he delves into Dark Money in Politics: Influence, Sources and Threats.
About Robert Stilson
Robert Stilson is a senior research analyst at the Capital Research Center. He specializes in investigating nonprofit activism and funding. He has a B.A. from Hanover College and a J.D. from University of Richmond School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude.
To register for this event, please click here.
Those who pre-register will have seating preference.
The Virginia Council has been blessed with unwavering support from the community since its founding a few years ago. And we decided to add some new ways to thank you for your ongoing assistance in our efforts to educate and inform Virginians.
Announcing the Virginia Council membership reward program which we will roll out over the next few weeks! Click here to join..
- Member level: Simple membership is free when you sign up for our email newsletter or attend a monthly meeting.
- Liberty level: For an annual contribution of $100 you get the newsletter, access to our monthly meetings and a commemorative Virginia Council lapel pin.
- Patriot level: When you step up to make an annual contribution of $250 you receive first access to tickets to our annual Christmas and Patriot Parties, the commemorative Virginia Council pin, and the newsletter and monthly meeting access.
- President's Council level: For a commitment of $1000 you receive the newsletter, access to our monthly meetings, 2 lapel pins, 2 invitations to both of our annual parties, and 2 VIP tickets to one Virginia Forum lecture of your choice.
- We hope you'll find these rewards an added incentive to help fund our efforts to restore a full view of Virginia's history, monuments & role that government plays in our lives.
We appreciate all your support and encouragement and look forward to bringing you more compelling voices of liberty, freedom, and conscience over the next year.
- The Executive Board of the Virginia Council
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor Updates:
- Many Virginia veterans celebrate as military education benefit program restored | Just The News
- Youngkin at RNC: 'This is our moment to make America the land of opportunity again' | VPM
- American Muslims for Palestine Ordered To Turn Over Potentially Damaging Donor Documents in Virginia Terror Financing Probe (freebeacon.com)
- Va. AG Jason Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case • Virginia Mercury
- Youngkin touts Trump as fellow 'outsider Republican businessman' at Republican National Convention • Virginia Mercury
- J.D. Vance: Getting to Know the Hillbilly Conservative (substack.com)
- Gov. Youngkin, Va. legislators denounce political violence after deadly Trump rally shooting • Virginia Mercury
- FCPS plans pilot as Gov. Youngkin seeks to restrict cell phone use in schools | FFXnow
- Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices • Virginia Mercury
- Fairfax has not honored detainers on undocumented immigrants who commit sex crimes: ICE (wjla.com)
- New poll shows Trump leading Biden in Virginia, political analyst says Biden is in 'deep trouble' | WRIC ABC 8News
Articles, News & Quotes:
“Staged Theatrics to Win Idiots' Vote”: Virginia Professor Declares Trump Shooting Was Faked – JONATHAN TURLEY By Jonathan Turley
Mayor's office reverses plan to remove City Hall George Washington statue (msn.com) By Jermont Terry
$10: The new Thirty Pieces of Silver (substack.com) By Sheila M Furey, MD
IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations in Virginia and across the globe • Virginia Mercury By Paige Gross
Charlottesville invites public to weigh in on future of parks once home to Confederate memorials (dailyprogress.com) By Hawes Spencer
Restoring Columbus | Bacon's Rebellion - Democracy Thrives in Sunlight (baconsrebellion.com) By James A. Bacon
Crimes against people, property increased in Fairfax County by 25%, data shows (wjla.com) By Nick Minock
Protecting Trump From Would-Be Assassins, Virginia-Style — Kerry: (kerrydougherty.com) By Kerry Dougherty
James River is healthiest Chesapeake Bay tributary — despite setbacks (whro.org) By Patrick Larsen
Inside "Scattergood," the oldest structure on the CIA's campus - CBS News By Olivia Gazis & Emily D'Alessandro
Interviews of Interest:
- Hour 1: How Did President Trump Do Last Night? (audacy.com)
- In our first hour, we review the final night of the Republican National Convention -- and pay tribute to the late Bob Newhart.
- Hung Cao (audacy.com)
- In the wake of his speech at the Republican National Convention earlier this week, GOP Senate Candidate Hung Cao joins the show and discusses the convention, VP nominee JD Vance, and the Senate campaign.
- Jason Miyares (audacy.com) Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares discusses the ongoing RNC in Milwaukee, as well as a few issues that are relevant back home here.
- Winsome Sears (audacy.com) Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears discusses President Trump's speech last night, ongoing negotiations with Louise Lucas and the Democrats, and her plans for 2025.
- Dr. Sheila Furey (audacy.com) Dr. Sheila Furey, of the Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance tells John about an initiative by the City of Richmond to sell property to Planned Parenthood at a deep discount.
- Bob McDonnell (audacy.com) Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell offers his thoughts about the dismissal of Prosecutor Jack Smith's classified documents case against President Trump. John and Governor McDonnell also discuss the RNC and President Trump's selection of JD Vance.
