Dear Friends and Fellow Republicans
Why Oscar Night Mattered
Everyone now has seen the result of Sunday night, where actor Will Smith head slapped comedian Chris Rock after Rock made a tasteless joke about Smith's wife. Everyone has an opinion on what occurred. People are thinking everything from Rock had it coming to him, to Will Smith acted like a jerk, to why are we talking about this subject when there are so many other things to discuss (Hunter's laptop, inflation, our ridiculous foreign policy, Biden's threatening WW III, Kamala Harris' word salads), to whether this was staged or not.
Part of me is sick already of this issue, however there are lessons to be learned here.
1) Will Smith's outburst shows the need for true manly behavior, and not fake machismo. Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett, had recently publicly humiliated their family by talking about her extra marital affairs, and in doing so, publicly humiliated Will Smith in the most in your face way that is possible. During the meltdown Sunday night, after Mr. Rock's rather tasteless joke, you can see Smith originally laughing until he saw that his wife was upset. Smith then goes up and head slaps Rock, walks away and then starts screaming epithets at Mr. Rock.
A real man, would not have laughed at the tasteless joke by Rock about his wife's follicle disease. And then would have shaken his head in displeasure - and afterwards gone off, found Mr. Rock, and lit into him. What you saw last night from Will Smith was a man who has no respect for himself, and embarrassed his entire family. And in doing so - made Chris Rock, a rather funny man who told a tasteless joke, become the hero of the night after Rock didn't strike back, but instead went on with his monologue. I don't think this was staged, but who knows. However Will Smith, an actor who most of American had adored until recently, further humiliated himself.
https://redstate.com/bonchie/2022/03/28/will-smiths-violent-outburst-at-the-oscars-shows-a-man-broken-and-emasculated-n541919?utm_source=rsmorningbriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl&bcid=af462f718498ea00ad5374ab8dc193a6d709af70a743742c5a387a0348c9c213
2) The other untold story of the night was the fact that Hollywood/Oscar night no longer dominate TV ratings, and most of America is sick of these narcissistic jerks. If it wasn't for Will Smith head slapping Chris Rock, would anyone have known that Sunday was Oscar night? Not too many. For those of us who grew up in the Golden Age of TV, we all remember our favorite actors and actresses all decked out, and seeing who would win Best Actor/Actress or Best Movie. Now with their warped values, no one knows or cares about Hollywood pop culture. And it took a weak man in Will Smith head slapping a comic to show this to be the case.
Mass Meeting Season is Over, Meet Your New 6th Congressional District Committee
Now that Mass Meeting/Convention Season is over, I want to thank each person who ran for Party Office these past 2 months. It will be the volunteers of CD 6 who determine whether or not Virginia continues to go back to a beautiful shade of red, or descend into a Blue Madness.
Now, I've called and congratulated the winners of the 19 Units which make up the 6th Congressional District, and have congratulated a few of them here. If it's ok with each of you, I'd like to list everyone here, and congratulate them here and hope you will thank them for all the hard work they're going to do these next 2 years.
From North to South heading up the Valley:
Clarke County - Mark Tate
Frederick County - Ben Weber
Winchester City - Jorge Gonzales
Shenandoah County - Sheriff Tim Carter
Warren County - Robert Hupman
Page County - Dan Bogdewic
Rockingham County - Daryl Borquist
Harrisonburg City - Pat Haden
Augusta County - Dave Bourne
Staunton City - John Darby
Waynesboro City - Dwight Williams
Rockbridge/Lexington/Buena Vista - Doug Smith
Highland County - TBD
Bath County - Matt Cauley
Allegheny Covington - Tiffany Snedegar
Botetourt County - Chad Simmons
Roanoke County - Ashley Suetterlein
Roanoke City - Charlie Nave
Salem City - Chris Thomas
I am proud and humbled to know each of these fine ladies and gentlemen, and along with the State Central Members, the District Administration, and the Representatives from the other clubs (YR's, CR's VFRW), the 6th Congressional District Republican Party is as good an organization as there is in Virginia.
Some of these nomination contests were tough and emotional. However long term iron sharpens iron, and makes us a better Party overall. If your candidate of choice did not win, don't sulk. Use it as an excuse to work harder next time.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you as your Chair. Together we will take back Virginia
I remain
your servant
JM
S John Massoud
6th District Republican Party Chairman
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Upcoming Events:
March 30 - Shenandoah County Legislative Breakfast. 8 30 AM - Rutz's Catering 107 N. Main Street Edinburg Va.
March 31 - Meet Larry Elder - Lee Chapel 7 PM. Lexington Va.
April 5 - Botetourt GOP Women's Meeting - 6 45 PM Troutville Church of the Brethren
April 14 - Waynesboro City GOP Meeting - 7 PM Waynesboro Moose Lodge
April 16 - Lynchburg City Council Fundraiser - Charley's Restaurant - 11 am. Tickets start at $50.00. Call 434 515 2167 for more details.
April 19, RARC Monthly Meeting - more to follow
April 28 - Clarke County GOP Meeting - 7 PM Old Court House
May 5 - Shenandoah County Republican Party Unit Meeting - More to follow
May 7 - Roanoke City GOP will have a party canvass to nominate City Council Candidates. Berglund Hall (710 Williamson Road Roanoke) 10 am to 4 pm.
May 21 - Freedom Truck Rally. Lineup time is 10 am, Lexington Food Lion Parking lot
June 21 - Primary Day - voting occurs at your regular voting precinct.
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