Democrats (I think to myself) are liberals who believe the people are basically good, but that they need government help to organize their lives. They believe in freedom so fervently that they think it should be compulsory. They believe that the poor and ignorant are victims of an unfair system and that their circumstances can be improved if we give them help. Republicans (I think to myself) are conservatives who think it would be best if we faced the fact that people are no damned good. They think that if we admit that we have selfish, acquisitive natures and then set out to get all we can for ourselves by working hard for it, that things will be better for everyone. They are not insensitive to the poor, but tend to think the poor are impoverished because they won't work. They think there would be fewer of them to feel sorry for if the government did not encourage the proliferation of the least fit among us with welfare programs.

-Andy Rooney-

The work of the Dakota State University College Republicans is guided by the following goals: to recruit DSU students into joining and becoming involved in politics; to help elect Republican candidates at all levels of government; to prepare future leaders for the Republican Party; and to keep members current on all political issues. College Republicans serve as the grassroots arm of the Republican Party.

In order to become a member you must be a current student at Dakota State University. Other people from surrounding schools and the community are welcomed to attend the meetings but will not be allowed to become official members. The DSU College Republicans will hope to have at least one meeting every month, possibly more if there is greater interest shown by members or if more meetings are required during election season.

Anyone interested in joining should email Jake Heckmann.