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Controlled Opposition … Does It Exist?

The concept will require you to re-examine everything you believe.

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We can’t take credit for the above image, it is from a Facebook post yesterday (HERE) by our friends at Palmetto State Watch … but the concept of “Controlled Opposition” is one of the most important in our entire political process.

Remember, “NOTHING is what it seems in Politics.  In fact, it is important to understand that many things in politics are exactly the opposite of what they appear to be.  

Controlled opposition has happened throughout history, for thousands of years, and it is most assuredly happening today.  When someone tells you times are different now … run away!!!  History repeats, and it always will … that is just part of the human condition.


Controlled Opposition: a strategy in which an individual, organization, or movement is covertly controlled or influenced by a 3rd party and the controlled entity’s true purpose is something other than its publicly stated purpose. 

The controlled entity serves a role of mass deception, surveillance and/or political/social manipulation. In most cases the controlled party is portrayed as being in opposition to the interests of the controlling party.

“The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves.” 

– Vladimir Lenin


Challenge Yourself, Think!!!

  1. Do we have any controlled opposition in SC?
  2. “Who” do you think it is?
  3. What is the solution?

1) Do we have any controlled opposition in SC? Easy answer … YES, of course we do!!!

Although it may be an effective tactic, we don’t believe in it. We in fact want to teach people about it so you are able to identify this mental manipulation when it is being used against us … and used against you! We must expose it to stop it.

But think about it, there are bad people in this world. Don’t you think they would take the “easy route” and lie, cheat or steal to get what they want? It is easy to undermine causes … and the best way to do that is from within. Too many “strange” things happen to thwart mission for it not to exist.

2) “Who” do you think it is? Folks might not be ready to handle our theories on “who”, but you should consider anyone as potential controlled opposition.

Know too, that sometimes the controlled opposition don’t even know they are the controlled opposition. They are basically good people with good intentions … but misled by others (knowingly or unknowingly) for nefarious purposes.

Consider too, one bad person can mislead a good person, who in turn misleads another good person, and so on, and so on and so on. It gets “deep”. Show a little grace as these people are victims as well.

Our simple litmus tests to identify “controlled opposition”:

  • The number one indicator, people / groups that REFUSE to come to the table to discuss matters openly and honestly. Ask yourself, what do they have to hide that would prevent them from simply discussing matters? We ask people to “talk” all the time … and some flat refuse.
  • A second indicator, pull their SLED report. There are certain personality types that are willing to deceive, and many have criminal backgrounds, either from their youth … and some more recently. We are all about 2nd chances and rehabilitation … but seriously?
  • A third test, “ladder climbers”. These are your politicians and others that want title and position … higher and higher office … and most are willing to do just about anything to get it. They rationalize doing small (in their minds) “bad things” today so that they can attain higher positions so they can do big (in their minds) “good things” tomorrow. They tell themselves they need to compromise on X bad thing today so they can become “Governor” and do Y good thing tomorrow. That is a slippery slope that never works. If they will compromise to get a position … what will they compromise once they have the position and want to keep it. Beware the “ladder climbers”.

3) What’s the solution?

Again, and easy answer – TRUST NO ONE! Citizens need to learn to question everything. Stop blindly trusting folks just because they use to be “good”, or they are a “friend”, or they say the things you want to hear. Check sources and verify everything yourself!!! Know that nothing is as it appears in politics, and it’s often the opposite. As we teach, “Watch what they DO, not what they SAY!”

And always, #FollowTheMoney!!!

“Think for yourself, or others will think for you without thinking about you.” 

– Henry David Thoreau

Controlled Opposition is a challenging concept.  It will require you to re-examine everything you believe.  But, what do you have to lose?  If you are wrong in your beliefs, don’t you want to know it?  Why go through all this work and effort … if the reality is you are in fact aiding your own enemy.

#ThinkForYourself!!!

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Coffee & Politics – Greenville Edition – February 6th, 2026

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Coffee & Politics – February 6th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)


Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 4 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.

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Happy Sunday – February 1, 2026

Proverbs 24:11-12

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Proverbs 24:11-12 serves as a sobering reminder that “staying out of it” is rarely a virtue when the vulnerable are at risk. This is a profound life lesson for our movement: our faith and our politics cannot be mere spectators.

In a world that often encourages us to look the other way, we are called to be the ones who see, who intervene, and who act with conviction, knowing God who weighs every heart will hold us accountable not just for what we did, but for the excuses we made or we tempted to make.

Let our legacy be defined not by the comfort we maintained, but by the courage we showed in standing for those who could not or did not stand for themselves, guided by wisdom and compelled by love.

To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), as the Upstate hunkers down under this weekend’s ice and snow, it’s a good time to remember that while the weather outside is unpredictable, the promises we lean on are not.

Happy Sunday!

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Coffee & Politics – Greenville Edition – January 30th, 2026

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Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 4 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.

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Jeff Davis on Steve Bannon’s WAR ROOM Texas – The Islamic Invasion & Lindsey Graham

It is coming to South Carolina …

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Sharia Law is on the ballot in Texas on March 3rd, 2026 … and the FIGHT for Texas is on … so Steve Bannon has WARROOM TEXAS on full speed and will be broadcasting from the Lone Star State over the next 4 weeks starting February 2nd.

Catch the 5 minute, 24 second discussion below.


WarRoom Texas – Jeff Davis 01/2026 (X – HERE)


WarRoom Texas – Jeff Davis 01/26/2026 (YouTube – HERE)

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The Missing Story Behind the Alex Pretti Minnesota Shooting

What Is the New American Development Center?

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At mySCGOP.news, we focus on South Carolina state and local politics … but we did want to venture into the national story of the weekend — the Alex Pretti ICE shooting in Minnesota — and challenge you to look a little deeper (with all matters), and to take a peek at the “business” in the background in Minnesota.

There is A LOT of talk about the shooting — and we have all seen the videos circulating — but look in the background and ask yourself, What is the New American Development Center?”

A quick search shows it is not a daycare center … but yet another type of NGO (non-governmental organization) with the espoused (and government-funded) mission to reduce poverty for Somali and East African immigrant and refugee communities.

How much does that cost taxpayers? $1,441,733 in government grants in 2024. The Executive Director earned $163,900 in 2024$168,323 in salary for other “disqualified” people/persons … $40,000 in lobbying … and a host of other “expenses” that are very questionable as to the amounts, and we can only guess who received those funds.

See the publicly available IRS Form 990 below or HERE.

Is this yet another apparent sham uncovered with about five minutes of Google searches?

South Carolina Attorney General candidate DAVID PASCOE has committed to establishing a PCU — Public Corruption Unit — when he takes office. Minnesota (and the U.S.) may need a PCU too.

As we teach, when something doesn’t make sense — DIG DEEPER!!!


ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (Click image above or HERE)


Asad Aliweyd, Executive Director
New American Development Center
$163,900 salary for 2024

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Happy Sunday – January 25, 2026

Genesis 8:22

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As the Upstate hunkers down under this weekend’s ice and snow, it’s a good time to remember that while the weather outside is unpredictable, the promises we lean on are not.

Even in the midst of this icy storm, God’s word stands firm. The same faithful hand that brings the cold of winter will surely bring the warmth of spring, the seedtime of renewal, and the harvest of blessing. Seasons change, but His covenant does not.

The ice may be slick today, but the foundation we stand on is as solid as ever. Stay warm, stay safe, and remember, spring is never as far away as it feels in January.

To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), as conservatives, we know that America’s greatness is not found in the size of its government, but in the character of its people.

Happy Sunday!

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