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Understanding RINOs (& Future RINOs)
(#1) Money & (#2) Ego / Access
(#1) Money & (#2) Ego / Access
This week so far we have shared with you the “Why” of ReOrg … Part 1, “Why Don’t I Know About Precinct ReOrg?” (HERE) … Part 2, “Why Does ReOrg Matter?” (HERE).
It is pretty simple … you never heard of ReOrg because the RINO “establishment” did not want you to know about it so that they could “KEEP IT SMALL TO CONTROL IT ALL” … and ReOrg matters because it is the ONLY way we are going to get good America FIIRST candidates / elected officials, and ultimately good America FIRST legislation … which is the reason ultimately why we are all here and involved, right? It better be!!! lol
By it occurred to us to share with you what drives the RINO “establishment” … and it is NOT policy or a desire to “Save America”.
Understanding RINOs
As we mentioned yesterday, most of us here are involved because we have a CAUSE. It may be something like “real” school choice for me personally … or right to life … or election integrity … or judicial reform … etc., etc., etc. RINOs & the “establishment” may have started off with a cause too, but the have long since given up the desire to FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT … and “eased” into the go along to get along mode.
But know that there are TWO types of RINOs … and they are motivated by TWO things only:
(#1) MONEY: These are the real dangerous RINOS … although you can sorta understand them if you understand greed. Basically all they care about is $$$$ and they do what they do to line their pockets. They support (and are) the Lindsey Graham type politicians because that is how they do business and access the TRILLIONS of taxpayer dollars spent annually by the government. They are ok selling out America if it will keep them in their accustomed lifestyle … or get them an even bigger house or bigger boat. They look nice, talk nice … will sound nice (and smart) as they tell you “why” things have to be the way they are, and that you just don’t understand. And they will tell you they are “conservatives” … as they promote bigger government over and over. These are your lobbyists, donors (to RINOs), senior staffers / appointees, and high-end social types who have actual business & non-profit interests to consider and protect. These are truly dangerous RINOs and are the ones you should be watching … not all the social media ego types detailed below.
[NOTE: Most actual elected officials fall into this MONEY category as they have to be smart / savvy enough (at least initially) to actually get elected … and they have to understand the financial and donation “grift” in order to get re-elected … but the twist with the elected official is they also have a lot of ego and desire for access. As such, most elected officials are a hybrid of both types of RINOs.]
(#2) EGO / ACCESS: Now these are the real scary RINOs … these people are involved because they have literally nothing better to do in their life. They enjoy talking with politicians / elected officials … and taking selfies with them for Facebook and to show their friends. Heck, we have a lot in the SCGOP leadership that simply LIVE for their annual photo at the Governor’s Christmas Party to show all their friends back home at Sunday Church … or perhaps, if they are lucky one day, they will be given the “ORDER OF THE PALMETTO” so that their family members will have a legacy to talk about … as they are “groomed” as the next generation of RINOs. They have no substantial business interest or cause related to government, they just like hanging around like rock band “groupies” … and if you say anything negative about “their elected friend”, get ready for the INSANITY on social media. They will trash and defame you online … and they are “used” (although they are too stupid to know it) by their elected “friends” to trash political opponents in ways the elected official personally could never do. In exchange, the elected official will talk with the person before / after legislative / county council sessions, they will like and share their social media posts … maybe appoint them to a “Board or Commission” … and they will talk “inside baseball” and gossip with these RINOs to string them along like they are “special”. And on special occasions, for the real nasty ones willing to do really nasty things to others … these RINOs may actually get a “job” with the elected officials campaign (little $500 / $1,000 type tasks paid by the campaign) … or an actual “government” job for which they are absolutely not qualified for.
These folks are only relevant if you let them be … so generally try to ignore them … however, BEWARE the politicians that associate / use these types. Any elected official that gives too much credibility to the INSANE crowd … they are someone you don’t want representing The People for another term.
Give it a try. Watch the politically involved (and your elected officials) and try to figure out what bucket they fall in (or will fall in in the future). We think you will find this classification system very eye-opening.
Future RINOs?
BONUS CONTENT – WHAT ARE “FUTURE RINOs”?: We hint at this as a bit of an inside jab at those we have seen “flip” to the RINO side … but future RINOs are folks like us that got involved (after 2020) because they said they had a cause … or wanted to “Save America” … but you can tell they care more about the MONEY or the EGO/ACCESS when push comes to shove. They initially think being a “Patriot” is easy … but when someone threatens their job / business (MONEY) … or they risk losing access to their elected “friends” (EGO / ACCESS) … they fold like a cheap suit.
You probably know what we are talking about. You now see them going to the RINO “parties” and hanging with the same people a few years ago they got involved to fight. Learn to identify them, and stay as far away as you possibly can. We tend to give them a chance to “figure it out” and come back into the fold … we don’t want to become what we are fighting so hard to PURGE … but they should NEVER (at least not for many years) be given any leadership positions within our movement as they are likely to “flip” again when the going gets tough.
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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.
Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).
Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.
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Dear South Carolina Patriots,
Friends, if you are a MAGA America First STATE DELEGATE (or alternate) … register for the SCGOP (RINO) State Convention ASAP!!!
The deadline is Wednesday, April 30th at 11:59pm … but we have heard from delegates all across South Carolina that had no idea there was a registration deadline. Those delegates (coincidentally) all seem to be AGAINST current Chairman Drew McKissick. #FireDREW!!!
So … REGISTER ASAP … like right now … especially if you are “real” MAGA America First!!!
Register Today: HERE
Bonus: Zero Guest Policy?
Straight from the SCGOP registration page.
Isn’t it interesting …….
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SCGOP Disclaimers:
“The 2025 State Convention will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, located on 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201.”
“The Convention will gavel in at 11:00AM with credentialing beginning at 9:30AM.”
“Each Delegate will only be able to purchase ONE ticket per person.”
“We have a zero guest policy. Unless you are a State Delegate or State Alternate, you will be denied entry to State Convention.“
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Jeff Davis on In Depth with Mason Sims – 4/24/2025 (HERE)
There is a lot going on in the way of discussion about (#1) the SC Senate’s Railroading of Treasure Curtis Loftis (or really the railroading of “US”) … & (#2) the SCGOP Convention on May 3rd.
Here is a quick live podcast video of Jeff Davis on In Depth with Mason Sims from last that we think you may enjoy.
Podcast Live Video: HERE
If you have any questions, concerns or thoughts … just let us know at team@mySCGOP.com.
The SC Senate’s Railroading of “US”: HERE
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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.
Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).
Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.
SUSTAINING & INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
Make a Charitable Donation TODAY: HERE
4/21/2025 YouTube Live Stream: HERE
Yesterday was 10 hours and 15 minutes of pure railroading of the most popular elected public official in the State of South Carolina … Treasurer Curtis Loftis.
At the end of the night, “our” SC State Senators voted 33 to 8 in favor of S 534 (HERE) … a Concurrent Resolution on the “removal” of Curtis Loftis.
But none of this had to do with Curtis Loftis … if had to do with YOU … with US.
If you watch the video you can tell the utter distain our SC State Senators have for US and our opinions. We had over 400 simultaneous viewers on our live stream yesterday … all furious about what they were witnessing. Many had never actually watched a video of the proceedings at the SC Statehouse … never seen what really happens in Chambers on the live feed. Well, now they have, and now they know exactly how bad it is.
We have watched this for just over 10 years in our School Choice battle. Yesterday was no different. The Senate had it’s mind made up BEFORE the proceedings started … and nothing was going to change the outcome. It was all about the MONEY … and their petty vendettas … it had nothing to do with what is right morally, ethically, or legally … it was all a show.
Anyone watching saw the terrible opening performance of Senators Grooms & Goldfinch. We then all witnessed the brilliant performance of Treasurer Loftis and his representatives / lawyers. Curtis and his TEAM laid out his case and we all thought it was over … slam dunk … Curtis was vindicated.
Then the rest of the Senators got their “10 minutes each of Q&A” … and it became obvious the outcome was predetermined.
The final vote was 33 to 8 (with 5 excused absences).
But even the 8 that voted in favor of Treasurer Loftis … they all sat there relatively silent knowing the “fix was in” … just like so many times in our school choice fight. It was a railroading because that is what THEY all wanted.
This was not about Curtis Loftis … this was about POWER, CONTROL, MONEY … and petty personal VENDETTAS … and now a lot more people have seen it first hand.
Let’s hope this is the “Shot Heard Round the WORLD” for South Carolina citizens to wake up to the problem which is our SC State Legislature – especially the SC Senate. Not some of them, not a few in leadership … not just the ones who voted against Curtis Loftis … but (sadly) every single one of them. Silence is compliance. Where was any elected SC Senator FIGHTING for Curtis Loftis … or US … yesterday? They were all responsible.
NOW … get ready and watch the #FakeNewsMedia and everyone else who “benefits” from getting rid of Curtis will start to pile on. Watch some (who have been shafting The People as well) try to reap some positive brownie points out of this to help ingratiate themselves with the grassroots as they claim outrage and try to come to Curtis’ defense. None of this is complicated once you see the mental manipulation that goes on in politics in general, and SC politics specifically.
More to come on this for sure … stay tuned.
Watch the Recording:
YouTube: (HERE)
X: (HERE)
FaceBook: Part 1 (HERE), Part 2 (HERE)
The Vote:
Vote on S534 (4/21/2025): HERE
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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.
Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).
Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.
SUSTAINING & INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
Make a Charitable Donation TODAY: HERE
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