"Nevada's chapter of the Young Republicans has basically imploded"

[Goldmund]

Nevada's chapter of the Young Republicans has basically imploded, leaving its chairman with up to $25,000 in personal debt and allegations that he mishandled money.

All but three people have resigned from the statewide group, but the fallout could prove increasingly embarrassing to the entire state Republican Party.

Today, the chairman of the group, Reno resident Nathan Taylor, plans to hold a press conference attacking three of the state's party leaders -- Sen. John Ensign, Rep. Jim Gibbons and Rep. Jon Porter.

Taylor argues that the state's Republican delegation should have helped him fund the national Young Republican convention held last week at Mandalay Bay.

More: http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/lv-gov/2005/jul/13/519043252.html


:rofl:

[Cha]

1. Yay! I'm sure it's happening to

a well deserved group of young repukes..who by the way should really be in Iraq since they are so keen on sending others to die.

[FlemingsGhost]

2. Yup ... all that whimpering and crying tells me they're Republicans

Poor babies

[AuntieM1957]

3. That's the proof I've been waiting for

I always thought that the GOP

ate it's young!

[RoyGBiv]

4. Truly absurd ...

I read this story looking for some particular point worthy of comment, but the whole damn thing is one long stream of stupidity, everything from the person "overseeing the books" writing of "debits owed" to Nathan Taylor, the guy at the center of this bizarre disaster, whining like a 12-year old boy every damn thing.

They all deserve each other.

[housewolf]

5. Weeping big tears...

Yeah, CROCODILE TEARS! :nopity:


Let the dominos fall...

[chalky]

6. A herd of fratboy freepers get set loose in a city

filled with bright lights, noisy slot machines and legalized prostitution and they expected them to behave with fiscal responsibility??!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Goldmund]

7. .

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Gay Green]

65. ..

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[roguevalley]

8. cool. I'll send them a box of bandaids.

[sled]

9. Fiscal responsibility...

They learned it from the masters of corruption...

[chalky]

10. Overheard at the YR convention:"Let's play a game of 'Halliburton/Iraq'.

"Nathan--you be Iraq."

[HamstersFromHell]

11. Let's see....key words in the article...

"...quit his food service job..." ("You want fries with that?")

Hmmmm...now $25K is sorta unaccounted for? I can see why he quit flipping burgers part time...25K would be more than he could expect to make in the next few years in his previous "career".

This begs the question: Where are the Freeper "internet fraWd detection units" on this asshat?

[orleans]

12. that's so sad. all those poor wittle republicants

with no where to go and nothing to do.....
we're gonna have to come up with some type of welfare program to keep them off the streets and out of trouble. maybe pay them a nickel for every condom they pick up along the highways--something to keep their minds busy.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

13. So these hypocrites who attack government handouts

also want a government handout for themselves?

That's like vocally supporting an illegal war but not signing up to enlist -- Oh, wait a minute...

[FreedomAngel82]

28. LOL

Yeah that's what's funny. This group is usually against social programs unless they're the one's who need it and for their little group. :eyes:

[struggle4progress]

69. Only stealing from the US treasury can keep Rs from a life of crime.

[kster]

14. Maybe they all got

tired of all the recruiters showing up at their events, I don't know nutting. :rofl:

[ebayfool]

50. You didn't! LOL

Did you?

You little devil ... :evilgrin:

[deadparrot]

15. LMAO.

Here's hoping for a blue Nevada in 2008 (and 2006, for that matter :))!

[Gold Metal Flake]

16. DAAAAMMMMN YOOOOOU CLEEEEEEENIIIIISS!!

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Will Clinton ever leave us alone???

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[mondo joe]

17. When did the GOP become the party of fiscally irresponsible bullies?

I liked it better when they were mean old men who knew how to save a dollar.

[aquart]

41. Uh, that was propaganda.

They didn't actually save any money and had a nasty tendency to crash the market.

[NuttyFluffers]

18. what a tangle web we weave when we practice...

republicanism.

ahh, wonders of wonders, a whole group of selfish, manipulative people gets everyone into a shitload of trouble and at the last moment bail and hand the bag to some dupe!

:rofl:

well, taylor, satisfied with being a young republican? i know a quick way to get a bonus and all your expenses paid... let me see if i have that enlistment form around here...

:rofl:

[kevinmc]

19. Typical Republican Runs Up a Big Tab, Can't Pay.....

Then Wants Welfare.

[lateo]

20. A Young Enron.

How quaint.

[oxbow]

21. has been in contact with producers from "Judge Judy" and "People's Court"

"Sanson claims that Taylor didn't follow through with his work, and his lawsuit asks for the money back.

Sanson has been in contact with producers from both "Judge Judy" and "The People's Court," though Taylor said this week he wouldn't agree to air the case on TV."


That's one that I'd like to Tivo :)

[MrScorpio]

47. Judge Judy would eat Taylor for lunch

And spit out his bones

[Guaranteed]

22. Whooooops...musta gone overboard with the whores. nt

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

23. Cry me a river, Nathan.

Why don't you enlist in the Army or Marines. I hear they're giving out great bonuses now!!!

:nopity: :nopity: :nopity:

[AwakeAtLast]

24. Send them all an enlistment form, that'll straighten their asses up!

But they may find that Iraq is not exactly like Mandalay Bay. :rofl:

[Richard Steele]

31. Yeah, that 20g signing bonus should just about cover his debts!

I'm e-mailing him a recruitment form!

[AwakeAtLast]

32. Of course, that bonus doesn't come in a lump sum.

But they sure make them think it does!

[Zorra]

25. Wow. How chaotically perfect and essentially republican.

Amazing - a textbook example of live, uncut, primitive republican corruption as practiced by unskilled republican youth.

Maybe it really is genetic after all.

[Goldmund]

26. LOL so true

They haven't learned how to use the litter box yet. :D

[Zorra]

34. Bwaahaahaaa! Good one!

:rofl:

[Gay Green]

66. Good thing I swallowed first

:spray:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[FreedomAngel82]

27. Oh good grief

These people don't take any responsibility ever. *sigh* Sad really. Blame someone else!

[K8-EEE]

29. LOL!!! Maybe His Enlistment Bonus Will Pay His Hotel Bills!

That is hilarious!

[Richard Steele]

30. Here's the REAL story: Taylor WASTED all the money, so everyone left....

...when their efforts to stop him were fruitless.
They went to some lengths to get this fool REMOVED;
when that failed, they walked away and left him neck-deep in his own mess.

ORIGINAL COMPLAINT:
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Feb-16-Wed-2005/news/25877618.html
SNIP:
Nevada's national committeeman for Young Republicans filed a criminal complaint Monday with the Reno Police Department alleging Nathan Taylor received more than $25,000 in registration fees and donations through his corporation, YRNC 2005, and spent almost all of it in the past year for personal use.

Snip:
"The reason we turned this into the Reno police is because from the bank statement we have in hand, we're afraid this corporate account has turned into his personal slush fund," said Joe Brezny, Nevada's Young Republican National Committeeman, who filed the criminal complaint.

Reno police spokesman Lt. Ron Donnelly said the case will be turned over to the department's fraud unit. The sergeant in that unit was unavailable late Tuesday for comment.

snip:
The complaint also includes a bank statement showing withdrawals from the YRNC 2005 account at Bully's bar in Carson City, at a PF Chang's restaurant, at Shell Oil, at Mandalay Bay and twice for $200 in cash during a 30-day period.

Charges later dropped: (mass exodus followed)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/nevada/2005/mar/06/030610742.html

[The Doctor.]

37. The best word of advice was this;

"Representatives of the congressional delegation remained mum on the press conference, with Porter campaign consultant Mike Slanker simply saying, "I wish him (Taylor) well in his future after politics."

'- And don't let the door hit your ass on the way out kid...'

[HamstersFromHell]

40. To quote Nathan:

"How can I ever rise to a position of power in the GOP without proving my ability to indulge in whores and opium without anyone knowing? Um, nevermind, you didn't hear that from me..."

[central scrutinizer]

61. the others who left were mad that they didn't think of it first

"Damn, that could have been my $25K to play around with - I saw a couple of guaranteed antique samurai swords that would look real cool on my wall."

[MisterP]

33. looks like Operation Yellow Elephant broke the insurg--ah, camel's back

[Bluebear]

35. PHOTOS: In case you missed the cast of characters!

Nathan Taylor
[e-mail]
Fellow Young Republicans,

I would like to welcome you to the official site of the 2005 Young Republican National Convention. On behalf of all the Nevada Young Republicans, Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn, and the rest of Nevada’s elected officials we are extremely excited about you visiting our Great State and the wonderful city of Las Vegas! Our convention committee has been working very hard for over 18 months to plan the most exciting YRNC ever. With the City of Las Vegas as the backdrop for this event we are confident that we will exceed all expectations.

The YRNC 2005 Committee has chosen a first class hotel in Las Vegas to host this historic event. The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a premiere Resort destination in Las Vegas. With all the amenities imaginable, Mandalay Bay is a Resort you’ll never want to leave. The Convention facilities at the Mandalay Bay offer the Young Republicans the latest technology. You’ll find that it will be very easy to navigate through the convention center, with digital reader boards and an entire wing of the convention center the Young Republicans will find they have everything they need.

Tickets for the YRNC 2005 Awards Banquet featuring, Senator Sam Brownback (KS), Judge James Rogan and Master of Ceremonies Kelly Perdew (Winner of NBC's The Apprentice II), and many more are now available. Tickets are $100.00 per person or $900.00 for a table for 10 persons.

Checks should be made payable to: YRNC 2005, Inc. and mailed to: YRNC 2005, c/o Devin Smith, 3990 Argent Star Ct., Las Vegas, Nevada 89147.

MENU ITEMS:

SALAD: Baby Spinach Salad, tossed with Caramelized Walnuts and Apples Served with Warm Bacon Dressing

ENTREE: Semi-Boneless Smoked Breast of Chicken, Cracked Pepper Orange Glaze, Carrots Vichy, Leeks and Oven Roasted Potatoes, Chef's Selection of Fresh Vegetables

Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter

DESSERT: Passion Fruit Cheesecake


Blaine Spires
SOCIAL DIRECTOR
[e-mail]
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YRNC COCKTAIL RECEPTION
During the final evening of YRNC 2005, the committee has planned a no-host cocktail reception that will take place in the Palm Foyer--immediately following the Awards Banquet. This will give attendees an opportunity to mingle with each other on the last night of our 2005 convention.

Additionally, The Honorable Judge James Rogan will be doing a book signing in the Palm Foyer. This will be a very fun and interactive event for all--a nice way to wind down after a busy week!


Allie Patrick
Registration director
[e-mail]
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FUTURE OF MARRIAGE PANEL:
The issue regarding the FUTURE OF MARRIAGE in America has become a hot topic over the past couple years. This panel will offer unique perspectives from individuals who have taken up this fight across the United States. We hope to provide members with an opportunity to hear from both sides on this issue. There will be discussions on legislation, activism and political idealism. All of our panels will be interactive, allowing for participants to ask questions of panelists.

SOCIAL SECURITY PANEL:
With SOCIAL SECURITY being a priority for President Bush and his Administration we felt it incumbent upon us to offer a frank discussion on the topic. We will be featuring National Speakers who have stepped up to assist in creating a strong dialogue on the Social Security topic. We will be announcing our participants in this panel soon, who will be traveling from all across the country to participate in this discussion. All of our panels will be interactive, allowing for participants to ask questions of panelists.

VEGAS NIGHT:
YRNC 2005 has offered this night for attendees to explore the lights of Las Vegas on their own. Many of you have never been to Las Vegas and have not had the opportunity to see all the City of Las Vegas has to offer. With dozens of hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, hundreds of bars and clubs, attendees will not have a problem finding a place in which to enjoy all Las Vegas has to offer!


Audra Shay
YR Fest director
[e-mail]

[Goldmund]

36. Them is what I call "Cocks with Ears"

:rofl:

[Bluebear]

38. They LOOK healthy enough. Why not in Iraq???

Instead of embezzling committee money at "Bully's Bar" in Reno?

[NightOwwl]

44. SEMI-Boneless Chicken?

How very bourgeois. :eyes:

[Bluebear]

46. Fancy, huh?

:eyes:

[w8liftinglady]

51. ...to accompany the semi-spineless chickens-er,members nt

[5thGenDemocrat]

68. Semi-Boneless Chicken

Are we talking about the dinner or the attendees?
John
Thank you very much. You've been a great audience. Now enjoy the comedy stylings of Dennis Miller.

[Love Bug]

60. "Carrots Vichy" -- well, thats appropriate food for fascists!

[central scrutinizer]

62. Once again, satire is trumped by reality

Where to start? Las Vegas just screams "family values" with prominently placed billboards on all streets screaming, "Live Nude Girls in your room" "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas". I love the fact that their menu has no vegetarian options. What is that shit about semi-boneless chicken - is that to cover their asses for potential lawsuits when one of them chokes on a bone? "attendees will not have a problem finding a place in which to enjoy all Las Vegas has to offer!?" - like lap dances and legal prostitution. bwah hah hah

[friesianrider]

39. I just snorted iced tea all over my keyboard...

For the SECOND time today reading DU!

Karma's a bitch, Nathan.

[bhunt70]

42. He'll end up with a job on Capitol Hill soon enough...

for the bad guys of course.

[HamstersFromHell]

43. Good thing he's spineless...

I hear those repuke congressmen like to bend their pages...

[girl gone mad]

45. This, coupled with the President of the NJ Young Republicans..

having to resign after trying to shake down a NJ political candidate gives me the creeping suspicion that a lot of these Young Republicans are in it solely for the potenetial payday.

God knows they aren't any more interested in fighting Bush's wars than the rest of us, though they love to catapult the propoganda.

[Jamison]

48. I personally like this...

"As the chairman, he said he'll personally have to cough up the cash.

"It's a really sad day when my congressmen and my senator, who are sitting on millions, can't cut me a check for $25,000," Taylor said. "I don't think I'm asking for much."

His heroes leaving him high & dry!:rofl:

[Malikshah]

49. We've just met our future President...

Quite clearly, this guy is presidential material.

Mark my words-- he'll go far in the party.

[BR_Parkway]

52. Hmmm, they privatize the event, and it goes belly up? Sounds like

the shit is 'trickling down' there Nathan.

Members of the group later apologized and dropped the charges, citing an August 2004 letter from the chairman of the Young Republican National Federation that gave Taylor authority to create a company to manage the convention.

By doing do, the Young Republican national group was released from financial liability for the convention, handing over all responsibilities to Taylor.

But within days after dropping the charges against Taylor, all but three members of the state Young Republican group resigned, saying they were convinced the convention would turn up short of money.

So, you privatize the event, spend all the money as your personal cash, whine that your party is abandoning you by not writing you checks for $25,000 - obviously, you learned Republicanism well!

BTW, anyone catch the similar implosion of the New Jersey
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2NzIyNjUzJnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg==
and
http://politicsnj.com/njcrjuly2005.htm

Looks like the grassroots decided to ask for some cashola in return for help, got his ass up on his shoulders and wound up resigning.

Today's Young Republican = " Where's my payoff !?! "

[RobertSeattle]

53. OK, who infiltrated the event and ate $25,000 in appetizers?

:evilgrin:

Too bad this isn't the "good old days" in Vegas when the Hotel would teach you a lesson regarding not paying your debts...

[halobeam]

54. maybe he should claim bankruptcy...

oh wait.. nevermind.. just have them finance his debt and mail him that really FAT coupon repayment book. That'll do it.

[warrens]

55. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Those were the support the troops but damned if I'm going to let my precious little ass get shot off punks, right?

[lateo]

56. Everyone came to the party but...

no one wanted to pay for it.

Sums them up perfectly.

[evolved Anarchopunk]

57. read the story end to end. smiling from ear to ear!

[warrens]

58. Oh, man, that article is hilarious

Another guy wants to take him on Judge Judy to get his money back. A 29 year old college student who had to quit his foodservice job. Damn. I love it.

[sunnystarr]

59. This is the same Convention where they were deriding the

Young Dem Convention for being on the cheap so to speak since young Dems were staying in low budget hotels without the great menu boasted by the young Rethugs.

I don't have the article at hand but remember the disdain expressed against the Young Dem Convention plans when compared to the Young Rethugs.

[FredStembottom]

63. And it could all end up on Judge Judy!

I have never used this smilie before but........:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I have tears in my eyes!

Thanks! My day is off to a great start!

[SmileyBoy]

64. Let's see what we have here...

Some repiglican douche creates a corporate account to pay for Young Repiglican party expenses in Las Vegas (which goes towards booze, hookers, gambling $$, etc.), then the douche-for-brains who creates this account then spends the money on his OWN booze, hookers and gambling $$, gets CAUGHT for it, then cries out that he wants a government handout from his precious repuglican leaders to pay it off, gets told by the politicians, "Sorry, kid", then tries to pin the blane on somebody else.

Yup. That's Republican values for you.

[Tommymac]

67. Background on Convention activities

from The Nation

http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20050711&s=blumenthal