MEXICAN ADVENTURE
Some people have ask why we're on a cruise to Mexico of all places, especially considering the current tensions over illegal immigration. My friend Kirby Wilbur (also on this cruise in our Young America's Foundation group) says he sees it like this: "Spend our money here, help
them get jobs and stay here". Works for me. Spent Sunday in YAF conference sessions where a highlight was former Attorney General Ed Meese's message, "Is Conservatism Dead?" He was optimistic about being a conservative but not as upbeat about the state of the Republican party. Lots of work to do. (We're really enjoying spending some private time with the Meeses and other key members of this group.)
This is a fascinating group of supporters of YAF and the Reagan Ranch, and I'm honored to be one of the speakers. Quite a fine line-up of stars, too, such as longtime Reagan Secret Service agent John Barletta, Floyd and MaryBeth Brown, Ron Robinson, Michelle Easton and others. In between seeing the sights (like Cabo yesterday and Mazatlan today... Puerta Vallarta tomorrow) there are various seminar sessions providing an insider's view on current events. For more information on these speakers and the the numerous events and conferences sponsored by the organization year-round, visit www.yaf.org
Highlights in tourism-land today: Discovering that Mexico has way too many police forces... one for tourists, one for general security, the Federales (can't find anyone who trusts them) and a couple more different groups including one on anti-gang detail. They says there's not much of a problem with gangs here... meaning they're doing a fine job or, more likely, members have migrated northward. Mazatlan will close down for Mardi Gras-style decadence this evening, about the time we're fleeing and sailing southward. But great weather prevails and it's a wonderful time to refresh and re-energize for the big political challenges ahead.
Pulling My Hair Out, Dept: The only "news" available on the ship's TV system is CNN International.. bring just about as much joy to me as being forced to watch Al Jazeera.
them get jobs and stay here". Works for me. Spent Sunday in YAF conference sessions where a highlight was former Attorney General Ed Meese's message, "Is Conservatism Dead?" He was optimistic about being a conservative but not as upbeat about the state of the Republican party. Lots of work to do. (We're really enjoying spending some private time with the Meeses and other key members of this group.)
This is a fascinating group of supporters of YAF and the Reagan Ranch, and I'm honored to be one of the speakers. Quite a fine line-up of stars, too, such as longtime Reagan Secret Service agent John Barletta, Floyd and MaryBeth Brown, Ron Robinson, Michelle Easton and others. In between seeing the sights (like Cabo yesterday and Mazatlan today... Puerta Vallarta tomorrow) there are various seminar sessions providing an insider's view on current events. For more information on these speakers and the the numerous events and conferences sponsored by the organization year-round, visit www.yaf.org
Highlights in tourism-land today: Discovering that Mexico has way too many police forces... one for tourists, one for general security, the Federales (can't find anyone who trusts them) and a couple more different groups including one on anti-gang detail. They says there's not much of a problem with gangs here... meaning they're doing a fine job or, more likely, members have migrated northward. Mazatlan will close down for Mardi Gras-style decadence this evening, about the time we're fleeing and sailing southward. But great weather prevails and it's a wonderful time to refresh and re-energize for the big political challenges ahead.
Pulling My Hair Out, Dept: The only "news" available on the ship's TV system is CNN International.. bring just about as much joy to me as being forced to watch Al Jazeera.
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