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By Justin lewis
Let's clear away the stereotyj
to choose Geraldine Ferraro,
woman Vice President, as his ri
courage to tell the American pe
to hear, that taxes will have to
country out of debt; this man
has fought throughout his car*
and abroad, challenging Ameri
Her Declaration of Indepen
"defeatist." As Vice President,
tion, Walter Mondalc worked
complishments were great. He I
on the suffering of the boat pe<
to pass Social Security financin
and cost-saving deregulation.
True, he is not flashy. He
made commercials for GM. Bef
he was involved in the political
nesota manager of Harry Trui
1948 campaign. As a lawyer,
nesota, as Senator and Vice P
dedicated himself to service to
ment work.
Yes, in the Mondale admini
and spend. That's what gover
ministration, government has
spending more than ever befo
social services ? concentratir
poorest and most defenseless
budget has more than eaten up <
with the Democratic tradition
and stands for! A tradition tl
government of the people, by I
People who care about each otl
ty, share each others' burdens,
and progress.
Ronald R
By Donald Weaver
One of the most unexpected
tion has been the vast amount c
Reagan. Throughout the count
have demonstrated overwhelm
administration in many areas o
This surnrisins inmahnnt fn
different '70s has puzzled man
went through those years in coll
planation for this phenomenon
why college students should
tomorrow.
To begin with, many charges
has been leveled at this new cc
people today. We are accused o
of putting our immediate needs
whole and, even more ludicrou
ministration because of a "fatl
OF COURSE, when you 1
charges, you usually find a coll
period of the '60s. Somehow,
their "heir-apparents" support
free enterprise and opportunity
students today believe that
government.
The college student and yoi
not everything in our society
unlike our liberal predecessors
order to change the system, or
Only in a leadership position a
change for the good of society,
to many students of the '60s, v
and economic change, without
our slow-moving democratic pi
Young people today, especi
idealistic, but with a new sense
term change, but we have thank
to work toward these goals. T(
look at two events which I beli<
lege students today, and how t
Reagan.
In 1976, amid the hoopla o
ourselves in a euphoric, patrioti
ners and bands exhalted our gi
day. Young people today remer
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not the taxpayers of the count r
3. Many say Reagan has a ni<
the fact that, today, twice as in
as when Reagan took office.
4. After almost four years
States suffered the worst trade d
of robust economic health or s
5. Carter lost to Reagan bee
ht*c;iii?it' nf ;uiv or <
(For more than two decades, F
norance have made him the bu
Carter's answer to the Iraniai
tion. Carter's negotiation ?
hostages home, every one of tf
to send warships and the Marin
failure. In fact, Reagan saw o
londale: i
les. The man with the courage
soon to be America's first
jnning mate; the man with the
:ople the truth we do not want
: i r-:~i
ut mi^cu, luniy, 10 oring me
is no "wimp." The man who
ser for human rights at home
ca to live up to the promise of
dence ? this man is no
without courting media attenl
hard and well, and his acFocused
international attention
}ple; he worked with Congress
ig, strong minimum wage laws
was never a moviestar; never
ore he had reached voting age,
process, as the southern Minman's
victorious, poll-defying
as Attorney General of Minresident,
Walter Mondale has
the people by making governistration,
government will tax
nment does. In Reagan's adbeen
taxing and spending ?
re. All the cuts have been in
ig on the safety net for the
? and the bloated military
ill the savings. What a contrast
Walter Mondale understands
lat we are the government: a
:he people and for the people,
ler, protect each other's dignijoin
in each other's triumphs
eagan: le:
events in this presidential elec>f
student support for President
ry, young people from 16 to 24
ingly that they agree with the
f economics and foreign policy,
m the radical '60s and the iny
in the media (most of whom
lege). I will try and offer my ex,
and with it an explanation of
and will vote for Reagan
of "inept political reasoning"
>nservative shift among young
if not understanding the issues,
before the needs of society as a
s, of accepting the present ad
ler-figure" mentality.
ook at who is making these
ege graduate from that radical
he or she cannot accept that
the Grenada rescue, believe in
and, most importantly, many
less government is better
ing person today realizes that
ic fnir anH Annal U/\n/ni/a?
of realism. We do want longfully
been granted the patience
) explain this new realism, we
?ve had a great impact on colhis
will explain their vote for
f the Bicentennial, we found
ause of the Iranian crisis, not
strength attributed to Reagan
Reagan's public gaffes and igu
of jokes around the world.)
11 crisis was successful ncgotianot
Reagan's ? brought the
lem. Reagan's "negotiation,"
es to Lebanon, was a complete
in embassy not only violated,
working
YES, WALTER MON
ed special interests. But
terests Reagan owes so n
arms manufacturers, th<
nuiuti y evangelists, wr
besides their support foi
from his policies is a Ic
"special interests" tha
thoughtful women, Blac
people, the poor. . . .
For me, working as a
campaign, the greatest rc
becoming friends with
groups" as these. Repu
homogeneous lot.
Their slogan, "Bringii
to it. But "back" to wh
brought us a recession, tl
what next? Walter Monc
ing families lose their f
Depression. He formed a
human dignity, and his a
ed by irresponsible eco
respect? The free world 1
and America, with him a;
as Russia and more errat
talk with foreign studer
Africa, though, the op
porters think highly of R(
"Back" to what? Man
we're in a time warp. For
poorer under Reagan, fi
anti-discrimination regi
dramatically cut legal s<
breaks for segregated pri
of the Voting Rights Act
to enforce it. We shall n<
ss gove
a deep impression of ho\
THREE SHORT YE
sionable age, these same
held hostage. Every even
tyrant who ridiculed oui
morale to an all-time lov
gloom spread, we found
a solution. The Cart<
stricken, unable to cope
situation.
rinany, a new cancnc
hopes and a call to restori
the fee world. And on ina
was sworn in as our 40th
ed 30 minutes later.
Now, all of this is fin
give a convincing argume
plain why so many coll
policies of the Carter-Mc
So, in 1984, we find ou
Mr. Mondale, who is aski
who is also askine for fo
I.I IUI1 UIIU VV|UUI. I lUVYt vtl ,
of the '60s, we realize that in
le has to be inside the system,
m we bring about constructive
This remains in sharp contrast
k ho demanded sweeping social
realizing the implications on
ally college students, are still
c state. Everywhere flags, ban- i
reat nation on its 200th birthnber
that event wr>ll ?nH it loft
8
y?
:e smile, but smiles don't alter
any Americans live in poverty
of Reaganomics, the United
leficit in its history, hardly sign
ound policy.
WE HAVE had a glim]
let us now look at the rec
1980, under the Carter-M
cent. This year, under pr
percent. In 1980, under
21.5 percent for the first
President Reagan, the p
unemployment has been
are working than ever be
new home construction <
portantly, the amount c
future growth, is up trc
stable, profitable busine
Mondale administration,
tax increases ? helped t<
recession in 40 years. C
leadership of President
restored to a pattern of g
In the area of foreign p
cept Grenada exemplifies
Reagan and Mr. Mondalt
After repeated requests
but destroyed. And whil
planned to do more tha
Marine <*omr*r\imHc ii
(this point brought out i
Lebanon, more America
other time since Vietnair
Reagan said he went in
encourage the Israelis to
Israelis are still there, a
money. This is strong lei
There are a dozen more
if Reaganites have looke
horror to faulty argt
Hollywood, flag and hea
to make !
IDALE is supported by what are calllet's
look as well at the special in
nuch to. Multinational corporations,
' rich, military careerists, and rcaclat
these groups have in common
- Reagan and the benefits they reap
>t more money and power than the
t form the Democratic coalition:
ks, organized workers, handicapped
volunteer for the Mondale/Ferraro
:ward has been meeting, working and
people belonging to such "interest
blicans by comparison seem a dull,
ng America Back," does have a ring
at? A sound economy? First Reagan
len a recovery on borrowed money ?
lale grew up in rural Minnesota, see
arms, jobs, businesses in the Great
commitment to let government serve
dministration will not be characteriznomic
tinkering. "Back" to world
by and large thinks Reagan is an ass
> Commander-in-Chief, as dangerous
ic. (Travel, read the foreign press or
its here if you doubt it.) In South
ipressive, racist government's supjagan
? and fear a Mondale victory,
y of us Americans are tired of feeling
example, black people are drastically
ind the Administration has relaxed
ilations for federal contractors;
srvices to the poor; supported tax
vate schools; opposed the extension
and refused to commit the resources
Dt let them destroy the achievements
irnment, sti
v great our country could feel.
ARS later, still at a very impresyoung
people now found our nation
ing, they were exposed to a third-rate
r nation, and brought our country's
v. As this sick feeling of malaise and
ourselves looking to our president for
?r-Mondale administration seemed
with such a delicate and precarious
u
iait biiicigtu, wini new nicety, new
e America to its place as the leader of
uguration day, 1981, Ronald Reagan
President. The hostages were returne
campaign literature, but does not
nt today ? 1984. It does however exege
students reject the worn, tired
)ndale administration.
rselves again with a decision between
ing for a second chance, and Reagan,
ur more years.
pse of the previous administration ?
ord of the present administration. In
londale team, inflation was 14.2 peresident
Reagan, it will be down to 4
Carter-Mondale, the prime rate hit
time in U.S. history. In 1984, under
rime rate is 12.75 percent. In 1984,
cut drastically, and more Americans
fore. New car sales are up, as well as
and new home purchases. More im\
f n am/ ini/octmont a
/ iivh hi vvouuviu, a ivji
;mendously as businessmen sense a
ss environment. Under the Carterthe
policies they promoted ? huge
o plunge our country into the worst
)nly lately, under the steady, able
Reagan, has the economy been
;rowth for all Americans.
iolicy, perhaps no other incident ex>
the difference between President
from the Caribbean leaders to stop
o Reagan knew in advance terrorists
n sack our embassy and harass the
id absolutely nothing to protect them
nto the open during the debates). In
ns were killed in combat than at any
i! This is "strong leadership?"
to Lebanon to negotiate for peace, to
leave that "sovereign" state. But the
ind he's still giving them guns and
idership?
issues, at least. It suffices to say that
d at the facts, they have recoiled in
intents, blind emotionalism and
veil. To politics.
Brian Graham
Journalism graduate
Ejovernmeni
of the civil rights movement, to w
oest energies and such people as M
their lives.
WALTER MONDALE was pa
organizing the first civil rights d<
leading the battle to integrate the M
1964 Democratic convention, wor!
create the historic Voting Rights At
mained true to its spirit, declaring
public career than give up on civi
concerns of women, workers, child
our environment- arnn; nnntml am
?
the atrocities being committed by th
ment on Grenada, President Reaga
U.S. forces to rescue the Ameri
Grenada. In a quick, lightning s
managed to secure the island befc
hostage crisis.
President Reagan demonstrate
military might effectively and pr
lives when fhreafeneH This fhant-i
so-called "Vietnam hangover" of
lately, after reading the polls, ha
grudging support to the rescue. Ms.
WE HAVE seen in the last foui
weak, ineffective stewardship of
ministration, to the proven, respect
Reagan. I have tried in this essay
young people support President R
justified in feeling that way.
Of course, much work remains
iuiure ? arms coniroj, a oaiancea i
privileged and a clean and safe envi
Mr. Mondale has already had four
and we have seen the results.
On the other hand, President Re
on the economy, in his foreign poli
our country as a land of continued
Many of you, like myself, will b
first time in a Presidential electio
voting booth, consider the records
not be tempted by by the idealistic
campaign, as they plead with yo
another chance. Bear in mind, you \
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President Reagan has restored o
will, and most importantly, the opp
to share in the American dream. W
have a future secure with rights of
dependence, if we are to bring a
good. The choice you make tomorr
than confusion and weakness, an<
President Reagan has earned four
vote tomorrow.
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'hich a generation gave its
artin Luther King Jr. gave
rt of that movement ?
mionstration in nis state,
lississippi delegation to the
king as a Senator to help
:t of 1965 ? and he has re:
"I would rather lose my
1 rights." Civil rights; the
ren, the disabled, the aged;
J peace. On all these issues
on the move with him are
for all on the achievements
achievements to go further
and we who will bring him
America forward.
man who speaks for pro?aks
for women and blacks
?le who have a sense of
ica and in the world, for
lies in empowering those
at Walter Mondale's peoorful,
ragged gang we are!
i our thoughts and dreams
- work together, pride and
id in what she can become,
it democracy will triumph
>le most truly want and
i not by military might but
I more real. We are true
our world for all they are
love, for all people, that
? Democrats of (JSC.
erica
ic Marxist-Leninist governn
on Oct. 25, 1983, sent in
can students studying on
trikc, U.S. Army rangers
>re a repeat of the Iranian
d that he would use our
udently to save American
fully, brought an end to the
U.S. foreign policy. Only
ts Mr. Mondale given his
Ferraro-Zaccaro does not.
r years a change from the
the Carter-Mondale ad:ed
leadership of President
to explain why so many
Leagan, and why they are
to be done to secure our
budget, help for the underironment
for our children,
years in the White House,
agan stands by his record:
cy, and in his desire to see
opportunity and freedom,
e voting tomorrow for the
n. Before you go in that
nf thp Iwn rand Hn
promises of the Mondale
u to give their candidate
-vill be voting for the leader
jriment.
ur economy, our national
lortunity for all Americans
'e as college students must
freedom and economic inbout
change for society's
ow is between nothing less
J leadership and strength,
more years. He needs your
USC College Republicans.
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JERKY! !
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Walter Mondale and we who are
determined to build a better future
of the past. Not forgetting those ;
and further back. Walter Mondale
to victory tomorrow are bringing
That is because Mondale is the
gressive people everywhere. He spi
and handicapped and poor peor
solidarity with their own in Amer
everyone who sees that our future
who are without power now. Look
pie and see his strength. What a col
What songs we sing, how variegate<
are ? anger at injustice, joy in oui
hope in the promise of our nation ai
Not fear nor hatred; we believe th?
because democracy is what peof
deserve, and that triumph will com*
as we make democracy more anc
patriots, we love our country and
and all they can be. It is a caring
demands to be put into action.
Justin Lewis is a member of Youn}
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