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Political Power vs Political Access
“You have to be politically FEARED to be politically RESPECTED.”
We have written about this before (HERE) … but it seems time for a reminder.
The #1 mistake we see new people and groups getting involved in the political process … the mistake we made ourselves (so not judging) … is people confuse “Power” with “Access”.
Access “feels” nice. You are listened to, you have a seat at the table, your phone calls are returned … they say nice things about you … but access really means you are “Never being perceived as a threat.” You may think you are friends with these people … but as President Truman said, if you want a friend in Washington, get a dog!
Power however is actually getting a politician to do what you want them to do … even if that is as simple as getting them to do what they said they would do on the campaign trial … or to simply follow the Republican Platform.
[NOTE: Another novice “misunderstanding” is thinking people / politicians / GOP officials would never just outright lie to your face. Trust no one!!! Verify everything!!! Good people don’t mind you asking questions. Know that these people lie constantly.]
MAKING THE HARD “ASK”: But wait until you ask a legislator to do something … the basics … like provide us with Medical Freedom, take PORN Books out of our libraries and schools … or God forbid you ask them to give us CLOSED PRIMARIES!!!
Ask them specifically what they will do, and all of a sudden you will learn there are 1,000 “excuses” … and you will know the difference between “political access” and “political power”.
We have seen it with SCHOOL CHOICE. Kids are needlessly suffering, it is an easy fix, and even the most far right school choice supporters cower at the prospect of crossing the “establishment”. They know the issue, yet they won’t speak up. That is when you know their true character.
Once you ask for something objectively right to do, but against the power structure … you will find out real quick your “access” means nothing. We did!!!
Your phone calls will no longer be returned. You will finally understand that politicians only care about getting elected or re-elected … and you will learn that unless you have the ability to REPLACE THEM, what you want for “We The People” really won’t matter if what you ask for is “hard”.
On the wall at HQ:
“You have to be politically FEARED to be politically RESPECTED.”
As we stated the last time we discussed this topic … if you don’t see it yet, you will, so just give it time and keep asking questions.
But if you are still excited to get a “selfie” with Lindsey Graham, you are probably reading the wrong daily emails and might want to unsubscribe. 😉
RUN FOR OFFICE
It is time friends!!! We are seeing PATRIOTS all over South Carolina starting to announce campaigns against incumbents.
285 days until the June 11th, 2024 Primary Election Day.
If you are running for office, thinking about it, or just have some questions … let us know at team@mySCGOP.com.
It is going to be an exciting 2024 election season!!!
Coffee & Politics – August 7th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 5 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.
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE: The TEAM was on assignment this Friday with EXIT POLLING going on for the US Senate Special GOP Primary … and others at a MEDIA CONFERENCE … so 1st Vice Chair Emerson Cooke was filling in, Chief of Staff Olga Lisinska was remote, and our TECH TEAM was doing what they do leading the way.
Enjoy … and get ready for #ReOrg2027!!!
HAPPY 250th America!!!
Countdowns (as of 08/08/2026):
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 3 days (US Senate Primary)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 87 days (Election Day)
Monday, March 1, 2027 – 205 days (ReOrg 2027)
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2028 – 567 days (est. ’28 Republican PPP)
Tuesday, June 13, 2028 – 675 days (’28 PRIMARIES)
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Coffee & Politics – July 31st, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 5 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.
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE: Today we had some hard discussions. Do you / want to WIN? Or do you just want to COMPLAIN? It is a serious question as one thing we have observed over the years is that grassroots conservatives often ONLY WANT TO COMPLAIN!!! Why? Because WINNING is hard work. WINNING takes dicipline. Winning is all about ACTION, ACTION, ACTION … and WINNERS never quit (while quitters never win). Folks, this us America’s 250th. Our founding fathers riskeds and often sacraficed it all – lives, fortunes and sacred honor!!! Sure, they complained, they fought with each other, they were scared, tired, and beat down … but they never quit. They ORGANIZED, ORGANIZED, ORGANIZED … and they WON. The American Revolutionary War lasted for 8 years, 4 months, and 15 days. It began on April 19, 1775, and ended on September 3, 1783. Rome was not created in a day, and some have been fighting this fight for more than 8 years, 4 months, and 15 days … but WE DON’T QUIT.
Sometimes “tough love” among family and friends is necessary to make us stronger. Now lets get on and win this thing NOW. #ReOrg2027!!!
And congrats on the WEDDING announcement. We love you too!!!
HAPPY 250th America!!!
Countdowns (as of 08/01/2026):
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 10 days (US Senate Primary)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 94 days (Election Day)
Monday, March 1, 2027 – 212 days (ReOrg 2027)
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2028 – 574 days (est. ’28 Republican PPP)
Tuesday, June 13, 2028 – 682 days (’28 PRIMARIES)
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Coffee & Politics – July 24th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 5 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.
HAPPY 250th America!!!
Countdowns (as of 07/25/2026):
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 17 days (US Senate Primary)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 101 days (Election Day)
Monday, March 1, 2027 – 219 days (ReOrg 2027)
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2028 – 581 days (est. ’28 Republican PPP)
Tuesday, June 13, 2028 – 689 days (’28 PRIMARIES)
WHEN: Every Friday from 11am – 1pm
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