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

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!!!”

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

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!

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 … 

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 … 

“Watch what they DO,

not what they SAY.”

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

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. 

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? 

Myrtle Beach = 99 MEI

11/16/2023 Article & Video:  HERE

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!!!

11/16/2023 Article & Video:  HERE

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US Debt Clock: HERE

World Debt Clock: HERE

Bonus – SC Debt Clock: HERE

Do y’all remember the National Debt Clock (HERE)? Well if you love numbers, like we do, you are going to love this.

The National Debt Clock is a billboard-sized, running total display, that shows the United States gross national debt and each American family’s share of the debt.

The clock’s first incarnation was installed on February 20, 1989, in New York City one block away from Times Square. The national debt stood at $2.7 trillion that year.

IS THE DEBT CLOCK ACCURATE?: Well, it is as accurate as the numbers produced by the respective governmental entity / level … but as many of us know, there are a lot of “off book” liabilities and financial obligations (think pensions, etc.) that are unaccounted for in these numbers … but that is a longer discussion and a lot to debate … however the US Debt Clock is a great place to start in understanding our economy and what is really going on behind the financial scenes with our politicians.

US Debt Clock: HERE

US DEBT CLOCK:

As noted above, when the National Debt Clock (now called the US Debt Clock online) came out in 1989, it sat at $2.7 trillion. Today it is a staggering $33.7 trillion and growing by over $1.7 trillion per year.

There is still a billboard clock in New York, but most of us follow the online version … with a whole lot more data … online at www.usdebtclock.org.

Check out all the numbers and decide for yourself … but we would encourage you to look at relative numbers … today vs. the past. For example … the Debt to GDP ratio. The debt may be higher today, but the debt to productivity / income ratio is a staggering 2 1/2 times more than than normal. Seems problematic … right?

World Debt Clock

World Debt Clock: HERE

WORLD DEBT CLOCK:

There is also a World Debt Clock which is very interesting to compare the US to our counterpart nations. We are obviously at the top of the total debt list … but based on public debt to GDP, relatively we are about normal … but what is “normal”?

The worst on the list … JAPAN … and we thought they were the smart ones.

The best on the list … RUSSIA … which is rather interesting. Imagine if Russia ran up their national debt like we and other western countries like to do … or better yet, imagine if the US practiced more principled financial measures like it appears Russia is doing.

Click around an let us know what you think and what we might be missing.

SC Debt Clock

SC Debt Clock: HERE

SC DEBT CLOCK:

Finally, and interestingly enough, they also have individual state debt clocks.

South Carolina’s debt is $41 billion … but that does not include “unfunded” pension liabilities which is an estimated $114 billion as of 2022 (See HERE).

Remember, you can’t fix the problem unless you are aware of the problem. Do your research!!!

We must quickly mention the Greenville WIN however, because this win is creating the need for a CHARLESTON CHEAT!!!

#fireDrew McKissick was 100% counting on Greenville leadership and state delegates going his way.  The SCGOP illegally took over the GCRP ReOrg & County Convention.  Then the RINOs, the “old guard”, the “establishment” … and even people that talk like us, but are really controlled by the RINOs, were manipulated against America FIRST.  The deals cut must have been over the top. 

And yes … similar to Charleston and their 70 delegates, in Greenville the opposition used a supposedly conservative high powered “Political Consultant” (one that talks like us) to implement the assault on America FIRST … but it did not work!!!

IT IS ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS!!!

But the loss of 85 delegates in Greenville has now created the situation where the SCGOP needs to find #fireDREW delegates somewhere else … or at least STOP the flood of other America FIRST delegates somewhere else … enter Charleston.

Simply stated, the #fireDREW Crew have all the data, know all the State Delegates, they know the numbers … and they must be worried … so they are pulling out all the stops.

CHARLESTON LEADERSHIP WINS:  Last Saturday, it was clear that America FIRST had a huge win in Charleston.  They won everything except the Chairman position which narrowly appears to have gone to the SCGOP backed Chairman candidate Andrew Boucher.  [NOTE:  Remember, Andrew Boucher is the candidate the establishment was trying to harvest 150 Form 1s to before the current CCRP Chairman exposed that cheat.  Thank you Maurice Washington!!! See HERE.]

It also appears the STATE DELEGATES may have gone 100% to America FIRST as well.  Why would we guess that?  Because the SCGOP backed Chairman Andrew Boucher is REFUSING TO RELEASE THE RESULTS!!!

Why won’t Andrew release the results?  Ironically the establishment now seem to care about election integrity.  Isn’t that interesting.  See the email from Andrew Boucher (Political consultant & Chair elect – the one seat America FIRST lost) … but be warned, it is a long one!!!  

One can only consider … “Thou doth protest too much.”

SOME IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING

First, thank you for entrusting me with the position of Charleston County Republican Party Chairman.  I look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead.   I want to provide an update on the results from the convention.  Bear with me, as this is long.  It is also important. 
 
On Tuesday, I received a formal complaint about voting irregularities regarding the state delegate ballot from Tim Cox, a delegate and executive committeeman from St. Andrews 21.  The complaint was addressed to the SCGOP, and I immediately forwarded it to the state chairman and executive director.  Since then, there have been multiple similar allegations. 
 
There have also been known issues with the ballot irregularities, with multiple names improperly omitted and multiple names duplicated.  On this situation, a very clear picture of just how those irregularities occurred has developed. The worst possible outcome would be for Charleston’s delegates to the state convention to not be seated due to an unresolved dispute over credentials and voting. Here where things stand. Yesterday morning, I received the official report from the Credentials Committee and immediately forwarded it to the state party – for reasons explained below.   Due to the nature of the allegations, I believe the vote for state delegate may now be in dispute, and it is my responsibility to determine how that dispute can be resolved or remedied – if at all. Again, we can not be in a position where our delegates do not get seated at the state convention.  I will make a decision either today or tomorrow after consultation with counsel. This is where things get interesting. 

The Charleston County Republican Party and The Charleston County Republican Convention are separate entities.  There is a clear and deliberate separation of powers – a concept that we conservatives should understand. As chairman of the Charleston County Republican Party, my powers regarding the convention, the balloting, and anything having to do with the results are limited.  This is why I have intentionally recused myself from anything having to do with the balloting or counting being done by the Credentials Committee and Teller Committee. In fact, as chairman, the only reason I received the report and was required to forward it to the state party is because the convention did not elect a secretary.  It is the convention secretary who is supposed to send the results to the state party.  Rules provide for the county party chairman to perform that duty in the absence of the secretary, but the rule gives clear preference to the secretary because, again, the chairman’s role in the convention is limited by design. 
As the convention did not elect a secretary, I received the report and sent it to the state party, seeing my role as solely to perform the proscribed duties of the convention secretary.  Or, to put it another way, if a convention secretary had sent the results to the state party, I would never have been involved in the process at all and would have never received the list. Quite simply, by a reading of the rules and with deference to the unique and separate powers of the convention, the state delegate list is not mine to release at my discretion.  That is the rule.  Again, the state delegates are elected by the Charleston County Republican Convention to represent Charleston at the state convention.  They are not under the purview of the Charleston County Republican Party.

Serious Concerns

As for the issue at hand, my greatest concern is that due to pending disputes, our delegates would not be seated at the state convention. Furthermore, allegations of cheating against a fellow Republican are serious and will be treated as such.  If someone makes an allegation, it doesn’t go away because the results of the election in question go one way or another. Even with a situation we now are in, the convention has the sole power.  Rule 10 of the state party bylaws, which governs appeals, goes even further regarding the independence of the convention, stating, “…all questions pertaining to the seating of delegates at all levels shall be determined by the convention, meeting, or body.”
 
My only decision – and my only power in this situation – is whether or not to reconvene the convention in some form to ensure Charleston’s delegates have their voice heard, nothing more. Whether or not the credentialing process, ballot creation, vote, and counting undermined the voice of the delegates and put the seating of our state delegates at risk is my only standard in making this decision, and even then, only the convention is able to actually choose delegates. If fraud did occur, we need to know that, and I trust that anyone in a similar situation would want to be judicious, fair, and deliberate through this process.

Finally, the volunteers who planned and ran the convention, especially those who served on the Credentials and Teller Committees, have put in untold hours in the past two weeks.  They are our fellow Republicans.  They deserve our respect and our thanks. Sometimes allegations can come from a place of inquiry or honest confusion. However, if the allegations prove to be unfounded, fabricated, and malicious, those making them should re-evaluate how they treat those who are volunteering their time and energy to help run this party.       

Andrew Boucher
Chairman

CALL TO ACTION

RELEASE THE RESULTS!

This is not complicated.  We all appreciate the establishment now caring about election integrity … welcome to our fight … but if there are issues, that should not prevent releasing the results.

It only appears now that the reason the results won’t be released is because America FIRST WON!!! End that debate and provide 100% transparency to all the parties involved.  Republicans should not have to fight other Republicans for truth and transparency.

A legal demand letter has been sent to Andrew Boucher (CCRP Chair elect) & Maurice Washington (current CCRP Chair) to release the results.  See below.

ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING.

We do not cheat … we do not have to cheat.  We set the example … and that example is truth & transparency.  We hope Andrew Boucher & Maurice Washington will do the right thing as well.  

Release the results ASAP & investigate the complaint with 100% transparency.

Andrew Boucher CCRP Chair-Elect (as of 5/20/2023) 970-219-2831 (cell)

andrew@andrewboucher.org, info@andrewboucher.org, andrew@ascent-strategic.com, andrew@rightvoter.com

Maurice Washington

CCRP Chair (until 5/20/2023), 843-478-0588 (cell), mauricewashington@icloud.com