NO … we are not promoting “Divide & Conquer” … it is old school politics and it is one of those political tactics, or short-cuts, that will ultimately fail and ultimately only hurts “We The People”.

But we do find it critically important that you know it exist … and that you understand that people YOU KNOW use it against you (some knowingly, some unknowingly) … and against “We The People”. And we are not talking in far away Washington, DC, we are talking right here locally in your County GOP.

All of our County GOPs, and even the SCGOP, have “division”. It exist and it must be EXPOSED and at least UNDERSTOOD if it is ever to get better.

Do you know how many times I’ve ever been asked in “politics” to meet and see if we can resolve matters? NEVER as far as I can recall. How many times have we asked others to come to the table to resolve matters … hundreds, probably thousands of times.

So why is that? Is it because I am personally so horrible of a person? Because I will badger you because I have to “get my why or nothing”? Or because if you meet with me you will be SUED? Yes, we have heard that too!!!

NO, it is none of the above … it is because there are some people out there that practice and promote “Divide & Conquer” … and if we all come together, as Americans or South Carolinians and just “talk”, that is too risky and dangerous for their personal agenda.

2,400 Years!

The concept of “Divide & Conquer” is attributed to Philip II of Macedon (HERE) who ruled Macedonia from 359–336 BC and was the father of Alexander The Great (HERE). It is not new, so it should not be confusing. [Read the Wikipedia article about it, also called “Divide and Rule”, HERE.]

[CORRECTION – 10/12/2023: One reader reminded us that “Divide & Conquer” goes back much further … to Adam & Eve .. and Satan. Yes, how true, see HERE.]

“Divide & Conquer” is not a concept for good … but it works on the INNOCENT & UNINFORMED … it works on HONEST BROKERS … so it is incumbent upon you to learn about it and make sure it is not tolerated in our politics and everyday lives. We all have a responsibility to #LEARN & #THINK for ourselves.

Don’t be these guys … #THINK!!!

The Stats

These are from 2018 … but reportedly 86% of Americans say they feel exhausted by division and are looking for something better. 85% of Republicans and Democrats view cross-party relations, such as having members of the other party as friends, building consensus, and supporting bipartisan cooperation, as valuable.

These are stats that you probably don’t hear that often. That’s because they’re competing with information that is far more emotionally evoking than the idea that most Americans want constructive politics. In the midst of political division in the country, stats like this are useful to paint a hopeful picture of our political future and plant seeds of curiosity within the American people.

Yes, it is work, but WE can do better … and it starts locally.

Saturday’s TOWN HALL

Can WE just Talk?

No, we did not have that many people at our little Town Hall this past Saturday … but at the urging of some (who are still hopeful for unity … and we always have hope too), we just scheduled an Open Forum Town Hall to discuss the other side (for lack of a better term) problems and concerns with the Greenville County Republican Party (GCRP). They have a lot to say on social media … and at Business Meetings (which is not the appropriate forum to resolve issues) … so why not come together and discuss it in person? Sounds reasonable.

To their credit … two that have expressed concerns did show up. Another 25 or so who were curious showed up as well, all hoping to understand the issues these folks have and help fix them. One of the two theatrically got up to leave after 10 minutes … but at the urging of others agreed to say. But both left 30 minutes early as it was clear their arguments were not holding water with the assembled individuals.

What did not make any sense? Well, I was personally accused of “attacking Matt” because I published the fact that their friend promoting the “divide” has 10 current charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a MINOR (HERE). Really? That is my fault? Maybe people need to know one option as to why Matt might be acting like he is. But this same person has no problems whatsoever with his Precinct EC and 1st Vice President supporting false claims the GCRP leadership are NAZIs … or false statements that I am a Communist … or lies that I am funded by George Soros and I am not a Christian … and no problem with his associates supporting the false claim that we are involved in child sex trafficking because my wife posted a picture of herself on social media eating a slice of pizza (like that is somehow connected to Pizzagate – HERE).

One other claim that did not float was feigned concern over some 2022 minutes (of no known relevance to anything) … but zero concern whatsoever about March / April 2021 minutes from the “old guard” approving a $9,800 party, a $5,400 payment to a friend for accounting services (worth about $500) … or a doubling of the rent / new lease with a $2,000 back rent payment to the family of the former GCRP Chairman’s employer … all apparent efforts to DRAIN OUR BANK ACCOUNTS with the GCRP. All that was “in the past” and we need to move forward. LOL … no, no one seems to agree with that claim!!!

I concluded the meeting before the two left with what appears to be our 3 options:

1. Work cooperatively in UNITY to further the Republican Platform (my personal choice),
2. Work separately … y’all do your thing, we will do ours, and we will just stay out of each others way, or
3. All Out WAR … something none of us should want as it only benefits the leftist.

Their selection … they could not pick. They would not even rule out #3.

What do you do??? Obviously someone else is pulling the strings (or actively working for the leftist) if you are not personally empowered to immediately say #3 is bad and unacceptable. And given it has been four days and the one person that folks had “hope” was amenable to working together has now refused all attempts to connect … something else is obviously going on.

Even if you hated us, wouldn’t you think #2 is an acceptable option? Worth trying for the future of our State & Country?

Keep Trying!!!

As others commented after the meeting, the matter is now clear. We do not need to defend ourselves … and these folks have clearly exposed themselves as uninterested in unity in any form or fashion.

But … keep trying is always my advice. It will be a WIN / WIN no matter what happens, just don’t get too distracted off MISSION or waste too much time.

If they come to the table to resolve issues, the conservative cause wins … The People win … if they refuse, they further expose themselves and we win by waking more people up to what appears to be the ulterior motive to “Divide & Conquer”.

And if I can ever help … just call me. I will meet anytime, anywhere, any conditions, publicly or privately, on or off the record … and I’ll sign any legal release requested if they think I will sue them. 😉 Right will win, eventually.

Keep sending us your feedback to team@mySCGOP.com.

Winning!

Dum spiro spero

(“While I breathe, I hope”)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR …

Jeff Davis is co-founder of mySCGOP.com . Jeff is a ’89 graduate of The Citadel and in 1993 received his Law/MBA from USC. A tax attorney / CPA licensed in Georgia, Jeff is an uncompromised school choice advocate for K-12 children with special needs. Originally from Charleston, and having practiced in Atlanta, Jeff and his wife Olga now live in Greenville. Jeff completed his two year term as Greenville County Republican Party Chairman and is currently serving as GCRP State Executive Committeeman.