"Ours was the first revolution in the history of mankind that truly reversed the course of government, and with three little words: 'We the people.' 'We the people' tell the government what to do, it doesn't tell us. 'We the people' are the driver, the government is the car. And we decide where it should go, and by what route, and how fast. Almost all the world's constitutions are documents in which governments tell the people what their privileges are. Our Constitution is a document in which 'We the people' tell the government what it is allowed to do. 'We the people' are free."

Ronald Reagan

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

The Future of the GOP and Conservatisms in NH

Is Conservatism Dead?

To paraphrase from Mark Twain – “The story of our death has been greatly exaggerated,” which would best describes the GOP, and in particular Conservatism in 2008. There are many that would love to write Conservatism’s obituary, and if it wasn’t for the pesky fact that Conservatism is the cure for what is ailing our government and society, they might get away with burying us. Nevertheless, the question has been ask and now is the time to provide an answer.

On December 19, 2008, from 9:00am until 10:00am, there will be an on-air panel discussion regarding the future of the GOP and Conservatism in NH. Join us at 9:00am, on 106.1 FM, WSCA Community radio for Right Here, Right Now.

Scheduled Guests:

Mark Sykas, Chairman – Tri-Town Republican Committee (Tri-Town Republican Committee)

John Anthony Simmons, PLLC, Clear Victory, (Clear Victory)

Fenton Groen, NH State Senate Candidate in 2008

Show Audio: December 19, 2008

UPDATE:

I would like to thank Fenton Groen for his well-received appearence. This show received a lot of positive feedback, and Fenton was an outstanidng guest!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

December 12, Show Canceled Due To Climate Change


For those that tried to tune in to listen to Right Here, Right Now on December 12, we are sorry for the inconvenience. WSCA was knocked off the air for all of the 12th, and most of December 13, due to climate change in the form of a freezing ice storm.

We hope all of you fared well during the storm. I am currently in an area still dealing with the affects of the storm, so my communication to the outside world is random at best.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Right Here, Right Now Show for December 12, 2008

NOTE: The show was canceled due to weather. We are working with Dean, and will announce a new date to discuss the Republican Project.

On December 12, Right Here, Right Now will feature recent Congressional candidate Dean Scontras, as we talk about The Republican Project, a grassroots effort Dean is spearheading.

Join us at Right Here, Right Now, Friday, December 12, at 9am, and our guest Dean Scontras, on WSCA -106.1FM, Portsmouth Community Radio.

Monday, December 8, 2008

The Top 15 Conservative Songs

Right Here, Right Now - The Top 15 Conservative Songs

We decided to kickoff Right Here, Right Now with a little fun. On December 5, 2008, we introduced RHRN to WSCA listeners by counting down the top 15 Conservative songs (according to Jeff).



Song and Artist/Comments

15. Wouldn’t Be Nice – Beach Boys
A pro-marriage song. Key lyrics:

“Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true / Baby then there wouldn’t be a single thing we couldn’t do / We could be married / And then we’d be happy.”


14. The Icicle Melts - Cranberries
Talks about the value of life and the devistation of abortion. The lead singer, Delores O’Riordan, is extremely pro-life:
“It's not good for women to go through the procedure [abortion] and have something living sucked out of their bodies. It belittles women. Even though some women say, 'Oh, I don't mind to have one,' every time a woman has an abortion, it just crushes her self-esteem smaller and smaller and smaller."
(source: You! June/July 1996)

Key lyrics:
“There’s a place for the baby that died; there is a time for the mother who cried.”

13. Pride – U2
This songs talks about the strength of mankind to resist tytanny. Key lyrics:

One man caught on a barbed wire fence One man he resist (communism)
One man washed on an empty beach. (D-Day –oppression)
One man betrayed with a kiss (Jesus by Judas)
Shots rang out - Martin Luther King

12.American Solider – Toby Keith
Commitment to country and self sacrifice. Key lyrics:

“I don't do it for the glory, I just do it anyway,Providing for our future's my responsibility,”
“Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand,When liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right,I'm out here on the front lines, so sleep in peace tonight.”

This song reminded me of a statement made by Ronald Reagan – “You and I have the courage to say to our enemies, “There is a price we will not pay.” “There is a point beyond which they must not advance.”

11. Heroes – David Bowie
A love song about a man and a woman divided by the Berlin Wall during the Cold War. Key lyrics:

“I can remember / Standing / By the wall / And the guns / Shot above our heads / And we kissed / As though nothing could fall / And the shame / Was on the other side / Oh we can beat them / For ever and ever.”

10. Small Town – John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp is by no means a Conservative, but this song touches on many Conservative values. This song is clearly an ode to traditional Midwestern values (fly over country). Key lyrics:

“No, I cannot forget where it is that I come from / I cannot forget the people who love me.”

9. Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
This is one of the few new songs on the countdown, and its great because it speaks to the simple truths that make America great. The Zac Brown Band reminds us of the value of life and respect for traditional values. Key lyrics:

“And my house it`s not much to talk aboutBut it`s filled with love that`s grown in southern ground”
“See the love in my woman`s eyes, Feel the touch of a precious child, And know a mother`s love”

8. Invincible – Pat Benatar
This song talks about standing by our moral convictions. The song should remind us of the higher calling that rest with America, and speaks to the mindset of a solider. Key lyrics:

“Stand up and face the enemy…we will be invincible!”
…and with the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice…it’s a do or die situation.”

7. Wonderful - Everclear
Talks about the devastating affects that divorce has on the family, and in turn our community. The song is sung from the child's point of view; a point of view that is all too often forgotten or ignored. Key lyrics:

“I don’t wanna hear you say / That I will understand someday / No, no, no, no / I don’t wanna hear you say / You both have grown in a different way / No, no, no, no / I don’t wanna meet your friends / And I don’t wanna start over again / I just want my life to be the same / Just like it used to be.”


6. America Beautiful – Ray Charles
This song still sends chills up and down my spine. There are some in this country that have chosen to look at all of America's perceived negatives, ignoring the simply truths that represent the real America. America the Beautiful reminds all of us of America's greatest and Gods blessings. Key lyrics:

“O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain!

“O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved”

A side note on this song: I learned to appreciate this song even more when I heard it sung by hundreds of Germany's while I was attending a local festival in the 1980's; very moving.

5. Citizen Solider – Three Doors Down
Citizen solider was written especially for those that serve our country as members of the National Guard (the original militia). The song talks about a personal sacrifice for the greater good of the community. Key lyrics:

“On that day that day, when you need your brothers and sisters to care…I will be right there.”

4. The Taxman – The Beatles
The Taxman is the athem for property rights. The Taxman talks about the oppressive nature of wealth distibution. Key lyrics:

“If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street / If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat / If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat / If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet.” The song closes with a humorous jab at death taxes: “Now my advice for those who die / Declare the pennies on your eyes.”

3. Salvation – The Cranberries
This song just has so much energy and a positive message that it is hard to ignore. The song lyrics are values based, and talks about the personal oppression of poor lifestyle choices. Key lyrics:

“Inject your soul with liberty, it's free”

What a great line!

2. Won’t Get Fooled Again – The Who
This song is an oath that swears off naïve idealism once and for all. Key lyrics:

“There’s nothing in the streets / Looks any different to me / And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye. . . . Meet the new boss / Same as the old boss.”

1. Right Here, Right Now – Jesus Jones (Our Theme Song)
Conservatives believe that we are but one link in the long chain that represents history, and that our country is only as strong as the weakest link. This song reminds all of us of the importance in remembering our place in history. Key lyrics:

“I was alive and I waited for this. . . . Watching the world wake up from history.”

there you have it, the official Right Here, Right Now Top 15 Conservative Songs. Feel free to send songs that I can add to the list, maybe next year we will do a Top 50 Conservative songs list.

Peace

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Right Here, Right Now Radio Starts December 12, 2008

Press Release

WSCA – Portsmouth County Radio Announces New Show

Locally produced, Conservative themed radio show scheduled to start December 12, 2008.
Portsmouth, NH,, December 4, 2008: WSCA – 106.1, Portsmouth Community Radio is pleased to announce the launch of a new Conservative themed radio show, Right Here, Right Now. This interactive, must-hear 60-minute show will broadcast live on 106.1 and on the Internet at www.portsmouthcommunityradio.org,Fridays, 9am – 10am.

Right Here, Right Now will be hosted by local Conservative pundit Jeff Chidester. The show will focus on local, state, national and international topics from the "right side" of the issue. The show will feature in-studio guest, on-air interviews, "man on the street" audio surveys, listener call-in's, as well as other interactions that will not only serve to enlighten, but entertain the listener.

"The goal is to get interesting information out to the listeners in a fun and exciting format. Right Here, Right Now will serve as a great way to entertain, educate and empower our listeners," states host Jeff Chidester.

Portsmouth Community Radio – WSCA - LP is a mixed format radio station that first started to broadcast on 106.1 on September 12, 2004. WSCA-LP has grown to become an integral part of the seacoast community as a resource to the nonprofit, arts and cultural scene. The dedicated volunteer team has firmly established WSCA-LP as New Hampshire's only mixed format LPFM radio station that is dedicated to serving the listening community. Right Here, Right Now is just another part of WSCA’s continuous effort to serve all of its listeners, new and old alike.

"Educate and inform the whole of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty." – Thomas Jefferson

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Local Conservative Radio Coming To Seacoast New Hampshire

ANNOUNCEMENT

“Educate and inform the whole of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” – Thomas Jefferson

I am pleased to announce the launch of a new locally produced Conservative themed radio show, which will be broadcasted on a weekly basis starting December 2008.

The show, Right Here – Right Now (RHRN), will air every Friday morning, from 9am – 10am, on Portsmouth Community Radio, WSCA – 106.1. The show will broadcast live and streaming on the Internet, and has the potential of serving as a gathering place for like-minded Conservatives, both near and far. The show will be hosted by local Conservative pundit Jeff Chidester, returning to the Seacoast airways after a long absence. RHRN hopes to provide a Conservative voice of reason on issues that affect our everyday lives.

RHRN will focus on local, state, national and international topics from the “right side” of the issue. The show will feature in-studio guest, on-air interviews, “man on the street” audio surveys, listener call-in’s, as well as other interactions that will not only serve to enlighten, but to entertain the listeners.

RHRN will serve as the local foundation to help build a stronger Conservative movement. With that in mind, RHRN will need the input and assistance from people who feel that it is important that New Hampshire Conservatives be heard:

Become part of the show: We are currently looking to fill the following positions. As with the on-air talent, all work is voluntary (liberal translation: free). Positions needed:

Producer: The producer will help coordinate show activities for RHRN (arrange guest, collect topics, and conduct audio surveys). It will require at least a 3 hour commitment weekly. The ideal candidate: College student or recent graduate, with a major in journalism, communications, or political science preferred. Must be a Conservative minded individual. The producers position will be an “on-air” position, meaning the producer is expected to interact with the host and guest, and at times fill in for the host.

Producers Intern(s): The producer intern(s) will work directly with the both the host and the producer, but will work under the direct supervision of the producer. The ideal candidate: College student or high school student. Must be a Conservative minded individual.

NOTE: Both the Producer and Intern position may qualify for outreach/intern programs offered by colleges and high schools that can be counted towards school credit. RHRN would prefer such a candidate(s), and would be willing to comply with the guidelines of the intern/outreach program.

Both the Producer and the Intern(s) will be obligated to complete the training requirements of WSCA as part of their positions.

Underwriting: WSCA is a “Community Radio Station,” which means that it does not run any commercials. Shows are supported by local businesses and organizations (known as underwriters). The underwriters will be acknowledged throughout the show in the form of promotional write-ups that are read on-air. Underwriters can “attach” themselves to a particular show, such as Right Here – Right Now, that best represents their values and business philosophies.

Be A Guest: In order for RHRN to be successful, articulate and knowledgeable Conservative guest will be needed:

Subject Experts: Don’t think you’re an expert, think again. Conservatism is a way of live, and each of us has talents that incorporate our Conservative views. Type of experts needed:

Constitutional Expert: Educators, lawyers, and legislators with a Conservative approach to Constitutional matters (US and NH Constitution)

Conservative Principals/History: Educators or Conservatives that are well versed in Conservative Principals and History.

Pro-life: Medical professionals (nurses, doctors), educators, religious leaders, and organizations that promote life.

Legislative Experts: Individuals that can speak to the legislative process, both on a State and National level.

Serve as a “round-table” guest: One of the features of RHRN will be to conduct a monthly themed show that will just focus on New Hampshire issues. The round-table guest could be city councilors, school board members, county officials, state legislators, or organizational leaders willing to come-together monthly.

Financial Experts: Free-market experts that support Conservative principals as they apply to our private property liberties.

Education: Teachers, administrators, school board members or organizations seeking to build a stronger educational system through Conservative principals. Homeschooling, vouchers, choice of schools, teacher accountability are all topics that must be considered in order for our schools to be successful.

Social issues: Pro-family legislation, support for traditional marriage, drug and alcohol enforcement, as well as other societal activities that affect our communities.

Healthcare: Experts who understand the devastating affects of government controlled healthcare, and can speak to Conservative solutions.

Anything else: Any Conservative issues you feel might be interesting or in need of attention.

Membership: Join or donated to WSCA as an inexpensive form of support. Membership and donations can be pledged with the expressed support of a particular show, such as Right Here – Right Now.

Listen: Tune in to support the show. The show will broadcast live on the air and through the Internet. The show will also be podcasted, so that listeners can download shows to listen at their convenience.

Spread the word: Please help to spread the word about Right Here – Right Now . Forward this e-mail to your friends and families. If you are part of an organization that maintains a mailing list, please by all means send this announcement to your members (this would be extremely helpful and appreciated).

Please join with me to serve as advocates for Conservative principals. Together we can provide a voice that speaks to the excellence that is America, the strength of a united people determine to preserve liberty, not only for this generation, but also for future generations.

For further information, questions, or a willingness to participate, please feel free to contact me at:

Jeff Chidester

conservativeradio@gmail.com


Thank-you in advance for your support, and God Bless.

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” – Ronald Reagan