Friends, one of our main teaching themes in politics (and life generally) is “When something makes no sense … DIG DEEPER!!!” For example, I had two good friends call me last Tuesday night because a former statewide political candidate had told them that if I was elected SCGOP Chairman in May … I would receive a $5 MILLION check from the school choice lobby.  Seriously, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!   What this lie spreader (is that a term? lol) does not understand is that we are FIGHTING the monied special interest school choice lobby … they would never write me a check … and in fact the America Federation for Children, employer of the Gay Porn actor Corey DeAngelis (mySCGOP.news 10/8/2024:  HERE), actually endorsed Drew McKissick.  Did McKissick receive a $5 MILLION check in May 2023???

It was an absurd allegation … but people believe this sort of garbage in the political world all the time … and we must learn to not fall for these political tactics.  Study the psychology and the mental / political manipulation that goes on … it truly is fascinating once you start to see it.  

So, why would someone spread this lie about me?  Simple … “they” (RINOs & a few select others) are scared to death “crazy” TRUMP supporting MAGA America First leaders like myself and others will take over the SCGOP.  They can’t have that … can they?  😉

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Case Study: Treasurer Curtis Loftis

Well, a similar situation came up last week as well when a random individual asked a good friend … “Did you hear our State Treasurer stole $1.8 BILLION Dollars?“  Again, how absurd is that!?!?!?  Seriously, that would be the crime of the century … but study the psychology and how we got to this point.  Note how that general narrative (that something really bad happened) is being spread by certain politicians and the #FakeNews mainstream media.  It really is an interesting study when you see past the emotional triggers and half truths.  

It is the same sort of Project Mockingbird (Wikipedia: HERE) scam they ran against President TRUMP that is all coming out now.  Have we not figured out we are LIED to constantly … or is the other side so desperate their lies are getting bigger an bigger?  $1.8 Billion?  $5 Million?  It’s nutty!!!

But the real question is … and we will need to dig even deeper over time … who and what is behind the smear campaign against Curtis Loftis … and why?

First of all, let me make clear I have ZERO concerns that Curtis Loftis has done something wrong here.  Curtis is not the State Comptroller (ie, the state accountant), nor is the the State Auditor … the two people responsible, and the two people that have already resigned over this scandal.  Curtis has nothing to do with accounting nor the books & records for the state.  He is our State Banker … he invests and oversees the money he is given … period.

As a CPA / Tax Attorney … I come from this finance world and have had a few billionaire clients back in the day … so the way I have explained it to friends is as such … this is like your personal investment advisor being blamed for what your CPA did on your tax return.  How are the two related?  They are not.

So … obviously there are a ton of RED FLAGS popping up when we see Curtis Loftis (the banker / investment guy) being blamed by political folks for what the CPA / accountants did wrong.  It just makes no sense.

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My Hypothesis:

As someone who has had more lies told about them than most … here is my quick “political” analysis knowing how these things play out … and knowing the corrupt side of the political and mental manipulation that is obviously being done against Curtis.  The three reasons Curtis is being “attacked” … like Donald TRUMP was … over something he has nothing to do with.

(#1) “They” are scared Curtis will run for Governor or US Senate:   Curtis Loftis is easily the most popular elected official in the State of South Carolina.  Not the Governor, not the Lt. Governor … not Alan Wilson or Nancy Mace … not even Senator Tim Scott (and I won’t mention Lindsey).  Everybody in South Carolina LOVES Curtis Loftis … and the “everybody” I am talking about are The People and grassroots activists.  He is personable, friendly, will talk with anyone … and “if” he wanted to run for Governor or against Lindsey Graham in 2026, he would be the frontrunner by far.

So … if you are politician wanting to run for Governor or US Senate … or a current politician (or company – see #3 below) afraid of what Curtis might do if elected Governor or as our US Senator … what do you do with the real threat of “Curtis”?  Simple, you start a SMEAR CAMPAIGN now … two years in advance … to beat his reputation down and fool people into thinking something absurd, like “he stole $1.8 billion”.  It is very simple, yet very diabolical … but it is what politicians, political consultants and even diabolical companies do.  Yes, it happens ALL THE TIME!!!  

To demonstrate the point … ask yourself why is our SC Attorney General Alan Wilson not saying anything about this $1.8 BILLION dollar issue?   Shouldn’t he opine as to whether Curtis Loftis has any responsibility in this matter … or if there was any criminality at all (which I don’t think there was – even by the accountants)?  Well, note that AG Wilson has been silent … and AG Wilson is presumably running for Governor in 2026.  Perhaps AG Wilson thinks its best for Curtis to look as bad as possible, “just in case” Curtis decides to run for Governor.  It’s a theory … but know that AG Wilson is not the only one that would want Curtis out of the way.

(#2) #FollowTheMONEY:  A second theory … as our State Treasurer, Curtis Loftis  oversees more than $70 billion in public funds for State of South Carolina.  He determines where to custody those assets (i.e., which bank or financial institution) and who will be the investment advisors. One percent (1%) a year, here or there in the investment world is a rounding error … but 1% of $70 BILLION is also $700 million a year … so we are talking about HUGE money.  There are corrupt people that want to get their fingers in that pie … and that could be disastrous for the State of South Carolina and our taxpayers.

This HUGE “money grab” alone could explain the bizarre blaming of Curtis Loftis for the incompetence and errors of the state accountants & auditors.

(#3) BlackRock / Globalist types & DEI:   Now this third theory is good … and the people potentially behind it are particularly “bad” to say the least … but ask yourself “who” has been the most vocal voice against DEI, social credit scores and all that mess here in South Carolina?  None other than our State Treasurer Curtis Loftis.  And “who” has been the target of those accusations … the GLOBALIST and companies like BlackRock and their billionaire CEO & lifelong Democrat Party supporter Larry Fink (Wikipedia:  HERE).

We know these people hold a grudge … and it is not unusual for institutions to “target” their naysayers.  You really don’t want to call out a company like BlackRock who has $11.5 TRILLION in assets under management … yes, $11.5 TRILLION … and Curtis Loftis did that … and he did that to protect The People and the State of South Carolina!!!  We should be giving him a medal of honor.  

Folks on the left and in the Democrat Media are all worried about what Elon Musk might do with his net worth of $400 Billion … well, what about a guy like Larry Fink controlling $11.5 TRILLION!!!   Curtis Loftis stood up for The People … and he stood up against the biggest folks in the investment industry.  The last thing those people want is another TRUMP style politician with massive grassroots support … so better to take him out early and however they can.

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Conclusion:  Think LOGICALLY

Remember … always think LOGICALLY … not emotionally!!!  There are bad people out there trying to influence you one way or the other using your emotions against you.  Don’t fall for it.  Jeff Davis is not getting a $5 million dollar check … nor has Curtis Loftis stolen $1.8 Billion … but there are people scared of me … and much, much, much more scared of our SC State Treasure Curtis Loftis … and that my friends is a good thing.

Again, as we teach … “When something makes no sense … DIG DEEPER!!!”

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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).

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Seriously … FOCUS ON YOUR PRECINCT SLATE!!!  People will ask a thousand questions about ReOrg … all the minor details and procedure / rule things … but if I ask them if they have their SLATE ready … their eyes will get big and the excuses begin.  It’s human nature … it is an avoidance tactic … your kids do it all the time (lol) … but fight it … WRITE DOWN YOUR SLATE!!!

Consider it like a party plan … treat it like a wedding invite list if you have to … figure out “who” are you inviting?  Start with a DRAFT … and use a pencil.  Write down as delegates ALL the names of ALL your neighbors & friends that you are inviting to your ReOrg PARTY.  Put down everybody and list their phone number so you can call / text them.  Then list “potential” names next to the EC, President and the other officer roles.  List 2 or 3 for EC, 2 or 3 for President, etc.  You can always edit it or mark people out that can’t come … but PUT IT IN WRITING … and LIST EVERYONE!!!

We have plenty of time to figure out / teach you the Rules and other details … but know this … (#1) you have LIMITED TIME to invite people … and (#2) if you show up with 30 people (and the RINOs only have 5), YOU WIN no matter what happens!!!  Invite ALL your friends!!! 

It takes time to plan a party invite list … so DO IT NOW!!!

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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).

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Have you gotten one of these Artificial Intelligence (AI) RoboCalls?  We have and it was REALLY good quality … but it was not a real person.

The one we received was from the Nikki Haley campaign.  It sounded like a real person, it could respond to generic questions … so if you were not expecting it, responded “typically”, you could have had an entire conversation and made a donation with … a robot.

This AI RoboCall controversy started with a deceptive DEEP FAKE robocall in the New Hampshire Primary in January using an AI generated voice of Joe Biden.   The call told voters to “save” their vote for November … essentially telling folks not to vote in the primary.  Listen HERE.

There is a huge ongoing investigation by the New Hampshire Attorney General to determine “who” is responsible … and so far it is being traced to a company in Texas (HERE).  We would not want to be that political consultant!!!

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was also quick to act by outlawing these AI generated robocalls.  See article below and the FCC Press Release HERE.

AP Article:  HERE

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BEWARE DEEP FAKES

It is becoming easier and easier to clone peoples voices.  We actually saw video of a Governor Henry McMaster Press Conference where the Governor was saying some really “weird” things.  Well … it wasn’t real.

TRUST NOTHING!!!  They old saying used to be “trust what you see, not what you hear” … well guess what … with these DEEP FAKES you can’t trust anything anymore.

And realized these things really are not hard to make.  We have even heard that there are DEEP FAKES going around about “regular folks” … even us here at mySCGOP with some rather nasty and disgusting things.  

The new rule … STOP trusting things you hear & even “videos” you see … ASK THE PERSON!!!

More to come we are sure … so stay tuned …

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Sometimes you see something really STUPID and you say to yourself “you have got to be kidding me!!!“

Well, late last night we did just that when we were sent the latest development in the First Community Bank Protests in Lexington. (See HERE for backstory.)

CEO & Co-Founder Mike Crapps (HERE) apparently does not like the Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) demonstrating outside his main branch & corporate headquarters building located at 5455 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072 … so he turned the sprinklers on the protesters!!!

Yes … “you have got to be kidding me!!!”

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First Community Bank … not your “Hometown” bank!!!

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Why is this so shocking?  Well, anyone in business knows you can’t turn your sprinklers on a public sidewalk … especially on a busy 4 lane thoroughfare … and force people into the busy street.  We have not checked the specific traffic statistics for the location, but from what we have seen (and it is like our HQ in Greenville), there must be 30,000 cars a day passing by … and the sidewalk directly abuts the roadway.  It’s DANGEROUS!!!

We can assure you that if their “lawyers” knew what was going on they would have a meltdown!  One problem may be in looking at their bank “Leadership” page (HERE) … it does not appear First Community Bank even have an inhouse General Counsel.  We all joke about lawyers … but they do keep you out of trouble and CEO Mike Crapps & First Community Bank might want to consult with one.

Aside from the “Public Relations” Disaster … this “thuggish” act by the bank is a law school 101 case study on what not to do.  Why?  If anyone get’s hurt or killed … if a car wreck occurs on the wet roadway … who do you think will be paying the price?  First Community Bank?  It’s not complicated.

COMPLAINT FILED!  We have been told that the incident has been reported to the Town of Lexington, including by a constituent directly to Mayor Hazel Livingston (HERE).  This is a pretty standard noncompliance issue.  Another business owner advised they have seen the Town of Lexington intervene with in a similar sprinkler wet sidewalk situation (although there was no apparent bad intent in that case).  It will be interesting what happens next from the Town, and if “politics” plays a part.

MUCH MORE TO COME?:  Yes, stay tuned … we are told more protests are planned … including in other cities across South Carolina.  It is getting interesting, and #SprinklerGate did not win CEO Mike Crapps & First Community Bank any friends in the Grand Old Party (GOP) across the State of South Carolina … and First Community Bank has SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick to thank for dragging them into it all.

As reported earlier … this is really not a good look for FIRST COMMUNITY BANK!

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Bonus:  Stock Price TANKING!

BONUS REPORTING:  What is interesting to us however as financial people, and it may just be coincidence, is that First Community Corporation’s stock price (FCCO) has tanked since this incident began back on December 21st, 2023 … down from $21.10 per share to a $17.57 close yesterday (down 16.7%) … and down another 4.67% in overnight trading.

Yes, it could be a coincidence and there could be other issues at First Community Bank (as the rest of the stock market seems to be doing fine over the same time period) … or maybe it is God’s intervention … but it would seem prudent for CEO Mick Crapps & First Community Bank to address this issue upfront and professionally … as opposed to playing the BULLY and “turning on the sprinklers”.

Stay tuned … 

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Background Info:

January 31st, 2024 Article:  HERE

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Last night the Greenville County Republican Party (GCRP) hosted guest speakers Democrat Solicitor David Pascoe (1st Judicial District – Calhoun, Dorchester & Orangeburg) & Republican Solicitor Kevin Brackett (16th Judicial District – York & Union) speaking about SC Judicial Reform … and the event / presentation was FANTASTIC!!!

SMALL GROUP WALKOUT … FALLS FLAT: But the evening was not without a security threat & controversy which necessitated the presence of local Mauldin Police, SLED and a Solicitor’s Office Investigator to provide security protection.  This information is apparently not something the “UNIPARTY” … and in this case Lawyer-Legislator “status quo”, SCGOP supporting RINOs … aka the “splinter group” … want to get out to the public.  

From a threat assessment perspective, the “protest” fell completely flat as only a few guests walked out of the presentation simply because the presenter was a Democrat elected official.  Isn’t JUDICIAL REFORM a non-partisan issue?  #WakeUp!!!

A DEMOCRAT CALLING OUT RINOs?:  We here at mySCGOP work hard to EXPOSE the the corruption within the party and legislative process … especially in the realm of JUDICIAL REFORM … but we find it interesting that it takes a Democrat to call out “RINOs” … as well as call out the Drew McKissick supported “splinter group” … all for their hypocrisy!!!

This small Greenville “splinter group” refused to listen to an elected Democrat LEO (law enforcement officer) … but they also refuse to call our their “Republican” friends putting Democrats on the Bench as Judges???  Seriously, why won’t they join the fight for JUDICIAL REFORM???

You know the answer … and as we teach … 

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“Watch what they DO,

not what they SAY.”

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Well, as we also teach, ignore those folks and their childish drama … and focus on the WORK!!!  Watch last nights video tape to hear real life stories about what is going on in our SC Courtrooms!!!  Hear how VICTIMS can not find JUSTICE!!!  It is truly hard to believe.

Friends, we have a problem with Lawyer-Legislators in Columbia, the conflicted Judicial Merit Selection Commission (JMSC) (HERE) … and our failed SC Judicial System … the citizens of South Carolina are starting to figure it out … and the calls for REFORM are growing.

More to come … 

Video (starting at 19:15): HERE

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Friends, if you did not see yesterday’s email … do not miss the opportunity to join us on MONDAY, February 5th, 2024 in Greenville SC (actually Mauldin) for a JUDICIAL REFORM presentation that will be like none other you will see.  Hear directly from SC Solicitors who appear in the Courtroom daily … not just legislators “talking” reform bills that have no first hand experience … and hear examples of what is really going on with our Lawyer-Legislators in Columbia, the conflicted Judicial Merit Selection Commission (JMSC) (HERE) … and our failed SC Judicial System.

JOIN US!!!  

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Full mySCGOP Article: HERE

GCRP Event Details: HERE

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Municipal Equity Index (MEI)

We have all been hearing about Environmental, Social and Governance scores (ESG) & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) … but have you ever heard anyone talk about a Municipal Equity Index (MEI)???

WHAT IS MEI???:  It gets deep … but basically this appears to be the coordinated push for expanded LGBTQ+ Rights within our Cities all over America by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (Wikipedia HERE).  They raise about $25 million per year … so well funded for sure.

You can learn more about their MEI scores by going to their website (https://www.hrc.org/mei) … but basically Cities are scored based on a set of criteria.  Here are a few … 

• Non-discrimination laws. This category looks at whether LGBTQ+ discrimination is prohibited by law in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodation.
• Municipality as employer. Cities can achieve points for inclusive employment policies like trans-inclusive healthcare policies and non-discrimination in city employment.
• Services and programs. This section considers the city’s efforts to include LGBTQ+ folks in city services and programs.
• Law enforcement. Looking at the relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community.
• Leadership on LGBTQ+ equality. This section looks at city leadership’s commitment to advocacy and inclusion.

Once you see the criteria, you can start to understand why Government & Elected Officials wanting a “higher score” are doing what they do.

Do a little “google research” and let us know what you find / think. 

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The Agenda?

HOW DID WE FIND IT???:  Well we had never heard anyone talking about MEI … and were floored to learn about it (but not surprised as it explains a lot) … but our friends in the Greenville Pro-Life Committee dug it up working on exposing the ANTIFA like tactics being employed by the Pro-Death advocates at Greenville County’s abortion clinic.  As for the Pro-Life Committee’s good work, take a look for yourself at what is going on out at Greenville’s abortion clinic:  https://lifeongroveroad.com/   

WELL, THAT EXPLAINS A LOT ABOUT GREENVILLE SHERIFF HOBART LEWIS!!!:  The ANTIFA like violence at the abortion clinic has gotten significantly worse over the past four years under the administration of Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis (HERE) … and no one has been able to figure out why given he ran for office as a pro-life Sheriff.  [“Watch what they DO, not what they SAY.“]  Even though Sheriff Hobart Lewis is a County Official … not City / Municipal … what happens at the abortion clinic is related to the “blue” City of Greenville MEI score … and it all seems to explain the lack of law enforcement by Sheriff Lewis at the abortion clinic given the growing focus on MEI within the City of Greenville.

Plus a “do nothing” Greenville County Council made up of 10 “Republicans” and 2 “Democrats” doesn’t help either.  Anyone surprised?

More on all that revealing story some day soon … 

CITIES ARE RACING FOR HIGHER SCORES!!!   We have all been wondering why our cities / municipalities have seemingly been going more pro-LGBTQ+ … wondering why have they been setting up LGBTQ+ only commissions … and why has LAW ENFORCEMENT been more lenient on the “Left” than the “Right”.

Well … because that is how you get a HIGHER SCORE on you MEI … and we have to get a higher score … right? 

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Myrtle Beach = 99 MEI

11/16/2023 Article & Video:  HERE

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Think it is not happening in other cities in South Carolina … well look at the City of Myrtle Beach … and remember what SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick did over there to the America FIRST Patriots at the HORRY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY (HCRP) who all voted out the “establishment” in ReOrg 2021.

A higher MEI score … better for business & the Chamber of Commerce … and thus better for Drew McKissick??? We are sure this MEI mess is something our HCRP America FIRST Patriot friends would have been fighting … yet Drew McKissick targeted them (like GOP Leadership in Greenville, Oconee, Lexington, etc., etc.) for removal.

Well in Myrtle Beach, their MEI score skyrocketed from 59 to 99 in 2022 … all at the same time Drew was removing opponents to MEI.

Yes, Drew is just a small part of the overall issue … but are we connecting the dots and seeing what “Republicans” are doing statewide???

Watch the video in the article … it is amazing stuff.

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: And as an important sidenote … this is an “official” Board & Commission for the City of Myrtle Beach (HERE)!!! Think any conservatives are on that board? We keep reminding folks … it’s not just library boards … you need to get on all BOARDS & COMMISIONS … NOW!!! (See HERE & HERE)

More on MEI later … but get this on your radar today!!!

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11/16/2023 Article & Video:  HERE

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