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Ain't it something...?  Examiner's DISQUS moderator has no problem letting pure unadulterated spam slip through, but get a relevant comment and forget it--particularly one that is time-critical, as after today it won't be able to do any good.  Meaning my tech support ticket won't solve anything until it's too late.

So I guess I'd best post this here, in re the McDaniel/Cochran race:

Terrific article. Thanks. The crying shame is that we could've had several *dozen* Brat-Cantor-type upsets, had the gun rights, tea party, conservative and Republican
communities graded honestly and lifted a finger. Not least, we could've forced Lindsey Graham into a runoff and then defeated him. For evidence, one need only see the Brat-Cantor race. Brat went from being down 33 points to winning by 12 in one month, thanks to haphazard grassroots and talking head support, and thanks to the endorsement, ads and robocalling for Brat by Gun Owners of America. Cantor was defeated despite the NRA endorsing and campaigning for him, despite GOA's failure to downgrade Cantor from an A to the D or F he deserves (thus undermining GOA's own national endorsement and spending for Brat) and despite the national Sterile Bee Queen "Tea Party" groups' passive-aggressive or open support for Cantor, open-immigration and amnesty. Lindsey Graham avoided a runoff by just 9% against 6 more conservative candidates. Given the rapid Brat swing, Graham could've easily lost by 9% instead, forced into a runoff, then defeated, if the major loyal American organizations and talking heads had lifted a finger. At least Graham was only rated C by GOA. But, had GOA's grade reflected GOA's observation of the effect of open immigration on gun rights, Graham would've been an F, that alone might have been enough to hold him to a runoff.

The national "Tea Party" groups "stayed out" of the Brat-Cantor race, yet immediately took credit for it in their typical, fraudulent, Nigerian-style fundraising emails. All major "Tea Party" groups either openly endorse amnesty or passive-aggressively support it (e.g., Club for Growth). Sal Russo's "Tea Party" Express has endorsed amnesty, < http://theteaparty.net/>TheTeaParty.net is in bed with the open-immigration San Francisco neo-"Libertarian" group The Independent Institute (effectively an "Immigration-Socialist" group), and "FreedomWorks" was founded by openly
pro-amnesty beltway lobbyist and Chamber of Commerce waterboy Dick "Amnesty" Armey. All these groups, including "Tea Party Patriots", suck money out of Tea Party candidate coffers with hysterical, fundraising cons claiming to support certain candidates or issues -- 95% of the money actually goes for lavish salaries and sweetheart consulting contracts.

Joe Miller has clearly and consistently opposed
and exposed amnesty in personal communications and campaign emails. e.g.,
< http://joemiller.us/2013/06/amnesty-another-ruling-class-effort-to-destroy-America > http://joemiller.us/2013/06/am...
Also, Miller's opponents are waterboys for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Hence, it's incredible that Miller has no NumbersUSA rating, which means either NumbersUSA neglected to send it to him and make sure he got it, or he declined or neglected to fill out their questionnaire. I emailed Miller and his campaign about this last week, so if he
refuses or neglects to reply or fill it out, then he will pay a price, including my support. I've been a Miller donor since 2010.

A-Rated Lindsey Graham

“I think most Americans want to get these DREAM Act kids a more certain life. Let’s do it in December, let’s do it for the good of the country, let’s take care of a lot of problems at one time to show the country we actually can function,” Graham said on CNN’s “State of the Union." Graham and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) earlier this year revived discussion around the DREAM Act, which would offer a path to citizenship to young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children. [More]

Neither one will address these concerns. Nor will any of their apologists.

Good thing for us this has nothing to do with that "single issue."  Otherwise, the Lairds of Fairfax would never be able go get away with this.

Lindsey, Lindsey, He's Our Man!

Report from the Hill: Lindsey Graham Says Federal Govt. Should ‘Incentivize’ States to Enact Red Flag Laws [More]

Kind'a like kicking the decision back to Herod. That way, Republicans will have even less control over how such "legislation" is shaped, but plausible deniability over responsibility for what comes out, allowing them to then publicly wring their hands and distance themselves from the results. And just wait 'til they try to withhold funds over something they say goes too far, and some activist federal judge says differently. All of which will be made moot by the Democrat majorities they seem to be welcoming through serial betrayals.

Look who just gave Lindsey a big "Attaboy!" (at least until it's time to back a Democrat, at which point their tune will change to what an extremist he is).

But...but...but he's committed...

Just ask Chris.

I'd like to say these people have no idea what they're unleashing on us and how it will then be expanded, but come on: They know exactly what they're doing.

[Via @pamnsc]

Give Him What He Asks For

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) urged President Trump to support a revived DREAM Act and said at the “snap of his fingers” Trump could convince the Republican Party to unite behind providing a pathway to citizenship for all undocumented immigrants. Graham, who won re-election in 2014, also told South Carolina residents who oppose the DREAM Act not to vote for him. [More]

Don't hold your breath waiting for Lindsey to answer the challenges posed here.

Fortunately, based on the gushing from Fairfax, this must have nothing to do with that "single issue."

Muricah!

[Via Michael G]

RINO Lindsey Graham's Actions on Nomination Approvals and More Undoes 'Good' Gun Votes

Whatever “good” votes Graham has tossed our way over the years to win more NRA “A” ratings, to keep his seat, and to “stay relevant” will no longer matter. [More]

The left hand knows exactly what the right hand is doing -- and is actively working to undo it.

Come Together Right Now Over Me

During Tuesday’s hearing on confiscatory red flag laws, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said, “every right has limits.” Graham supports red flag laws, and in early March, he told CNN the confiscatory laws represent a place Republicans and Democrats can “come together” on gun control.  [More]

He say "One and one and one is three."

One thing I can tell you is that these guys agree.

[Via Bill C]

Grahamnesty International

 While President Trump continues his election challenge to Democrat Joe Biden in numerous swing states, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is discussing what a Republican-held Senate may do if they keep the United States Senate.  One of those measures noted by Graham, Roll Call reported, is a “common ground” immigration reform, the term often used by establishment Republicans and Democrats to disguise amnesty for 11 to 22 million illegal aliens. [More]

What's the point of retaining the Senate again?

Good thing this has nothing to do with that "single issue"!

A Bipartisan Effort

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who is chairman of the Judiciary Committee, joined Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) last week in introducing the DREAM Act of 2019 (S.874). The legislation would grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens already in the U.S. while doing nothing to stop the surge of new illegal immigration pouring across the borders. [More]

But don't worry-- we have it on good authority that Lindsey is "committed."

Good thing this has nothing to do with that "single issue."

[Via Mack H]

Grahamnesty

Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are introducing DREAM Act legislation next week, as senators look for a long elusive immigration deal.  [More]

You know that citizen disarmament Durbin is prepping to rape us with?

"A"-rated Lindsey is about to undo every "good" vote he's ever cast, and you can't tell me he doesn't understand that.

[Via Mack H]

How Do You Serve Two Masters?

Former New York mayor Bloomberg gives to pro-Lindsey Graham PAC [More]

The story is five years old but it bears being brought up again in light of the gun-grab being plotted.

[Via @pamnsc]

So It Can't Be About Crime Control...

Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Dianne Feinstein, Chuck Schumer, Dick Durbin, Kamala Harris, and the whole cast of characters pushing to strip gun rights without due process voted to release gun felons who were convicted after painstaking due process. [More]

Is it really cognitive dissonance if it's intentional?

[Via Mack H]

In No Uncertain Terms

A friend of mine who puts his money where his mouth is got a Marco Rubio solicitation from Scott Walker Inc.:

Tuesday night I was constantly attacked by other Republican candidates on the debate stage.

I was attacked because they know I am the biggest threat to their success and they are focused on seeing my campaign defeated.

They will stop at nothing to tarnish my name and slander our campaign.

I need to fight back, and I need your help to do it.

Will you chip in $15 or more right now, Carl?

All eyes are on our campaign. They are looking to see how we will react to this week's debate and what support we have.

I need your support today more than ever before.

If I can count on you, please let me know by making an instant online donation.

His reply:

You are a RINO, a neo"con", a chamberboy for the "U.S." Chamber of Commerce, and a cabana boy for Lindsey Graham, John McCain and the "President' of Mexico.  You have consistently lied and betrayed your fellow citizens on behalf of those whom you really represent:  Corrupt, disloyal special interests, illegal invaders, and other foreigners.  If you had any decency, you would reregister Democrat, since your suicidal immigration policies are permanently destroying the Republican party.

And you can tell Scott Walker he just lost my support forever.

A Fond Farewell

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham set the right tone with his tweet: "I appreciate AG Holder's service to our country even though we had strong disagreements at times. I wish him well in future endeavors." [More]

Thanks, Grahamnesty. Between that and we ought to thank the guy, who needs syrup of ipecac?

Naturally, they refer to "the bungled 'Fast and Furious' gun-running sting operation," without ever questioning where the potential for a sting was. But what the hell: Even The Washington Times is still throwing out "the botched Fast and Furious gunwalking operation" as if not botching it would have been a better outcome.

The important thing to remember:

Analysts said Mr. Holder — the first sitting Cabinet official ever to face a contempt citation from Congress — will likely duck any legal punishment...

Think of It as Journalistic License

 Lindsey Graham reveals he owns an assault weapon and says he'd be ready to 'pick off' marauding gangs with it in event of natural disaster [More]

You'll notice he's not the one who used that term.

[Via bondmen]

It's a Woman Thing

In the U.S. this week, Ivanka Trump announced that Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jeanne Shaheen are behind an effort to have her Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative written into U.S. law. [More]

Why? Since when it is in the interest of ourselves and our posterity to admit to political power and wealth transfer fraud and to do so for purposes of pandering to manipulated malcontents?

And will those who "identify as women" be exalted in Abu Dhabi?

How many MAGA-hatters are thrilled with the Ivanka/Jared shadow government that was never part of the deal?

The Best 'Republicans' Money Can Buy

Paul Ryan, Carly Fiorina, John Kasich, Lindsey Graham, and John McCain were all named in the latest Wikileaks release, and apparently were in the tank to not only ensure Trump lost the election, but to undermine him if he won; and that’s exactly what they’re doing. [More]

I'm not seing this yet on the major sites.  Of course, there was another story not that long ago I could have said the same thing about. Still can for the most part...

Funny, how all they're interested in is going after the guy helping bring information to light, that is, their job.

[Via Henry]

Hedging His Bets

Lindsey Graham: ‘Too early to tell’ whether Trump could be impeached [More]

But Swamp Fox here is doing what he can to bring that about without blowback to himself.  I'll bet he's already got an inner circle-tested statement drafted.

[Via Felix B]

Sympathy for the Devil

Gimme that old time religion?

Opportunistic political panderers from both parties, along with special interests are having a field day attacking Ben Carson for saying he does not believe Islam is consistent with the Constitution, and that he "would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that.”

Thinking they've found a prime "Gotcha!" to exploit, people who ignore the Constitution whenever they find it an impediment are dragging out the First Amendment Establishment Clause, and the Article VI prohibition on religious tests. The thing is, Carson never said there oughtta be a law -- he merely stated what he made clear was his personal viewpoint, and last I checked, we're still allowed to have those, even if some might take offense and issue fatwahs.

Here's the thing. Were a Muslim to be elected president (and yes, I know some will say one already has been), if he did not hold Shariah "law" above the secular as the "supreme Law of the Land," prevailing worldwide Islamic thought would brand him an apostate. And this is the person who would appoint an Attorney General, Supreme Court Justices, and... Again, there can be no law against those positions being filled by the "faithful," so whether or not you're OK with that is up to you. But as with all the politically correct uproar following Carson's response, the devil is in the details, because the implication is that anyone not OK must be a xenophobe, an extremist, a bigot...

Since we're talking about religions, do you think there'd be such an uproar if Carson had opined he wouldn't feel comfortable with a chicken-sacrificing Santeria practitioner in the White House?

Hell, let's cut to the chase. Let's talk about an ancient and established religion, one that is recognized by the government, one with practitioners throughout  the land, and one that involves itself in vigorous legal and outreach actions centered around all kinds of Constitutional issues, including, as a plus for those who value "progressive" causes, women's reproductive rights and same sex marriages.

I'm talking, of course, about Satanism.

I'm also talking about moral and logical consistency, which means if the "outraged" rival candidates and pundits are going to exhibit any, they have to agree that they could support a Satanist for president, and condemn as intolerant anyone who would venture that they are disqualified by "virtue" of their religion.

If what everyone in the field is professing truly reveals their unwavering principle that religion doesn't matter, they should have no problem publicly agreeing with consistent substitutions. Whether such a candidate would have a chance is not the point. And would the establishment candidates decry that as unacceptable intolerance?

Let's test some convictions, shall we? How would these alterations to on-the-record statements of conviction fly with the respective campaigns?

Marco Rubio: "I personally do not believe that your religious denomination being a Satanist should disqualify you from serving in office."

Jeb Bush: "The former Florida governor believes an individual’s faith being a Satanist is irrelevant to seeking the White House or any public office..."

Lindsey Graham: “[Carson] is not ready to be Commander-in-Chief. America is an idea, not owned by a particular religion ... [he]needs to apologize to American Muslims Satanists."

Ted Cruz: In trying to navigate a minefield, Sen. Cruz got it right that the Constitution prohibits religious tests as a matter of law, which, as we've already noted, is irrelevant to what Carson actually said.  Cruz should now weigh in on if he'd have issued a different statement had Carson said he "would not advocate that we put a Satanist in charge of this nation."

John Kasich: "Although Kasich did not say he would have a problem with a Muslim Satanist president, he did not directly address the issue and answered the question more broadly." (Kasich being a weasel-wording equivocator...? Say it ain't so!)

Bobby Jindal:“If you can find me a Muslim Satanist candidate who is a Republican, who will fight hard to protect religious liberty, who will respect the Judeo-Christian heritage of America ... I will be happy to consider voting for him or her.”

Rand Paul: "...did not indicate he would have any objections to a Muslim Satanist president in an interview on CBS Sunday."

Donald Trump: "Would I be comfortable?" (Well, would you be?)

Mike Huckabee: "I don’t think we ought to just disqualify from somebody because of his or her Satanist faith."

George Pataki: "You know, they said the same thing back in the past, you couldn’t have a Catholic president, you couldn’t have a Jewish president, you couldn’t have an African American or a women president and now Dr Carson is saying you can’t have a Muslim Satanist president and I think it is just wrong.”

Carly Fiorina: "When host Jimmy Fallon asked Fiorina if she was affirming that she would be fine with a Muslim Satanist president, she confirmed, 'Yes, I would be fine with that.'”

Bernie Sanders: "I am very disappointed that Dr Carson would suggest that a Muslim Satanist should not become president of the United States."

Hillary Clinton: "Hail Lord Sata... uh, not really, but she did tweet:

Martin O'Malley: “American people are better than latest Trump/Carson/GOP anti-Muslim Satanic bigotry. Hate is not an American value. #diversityisourgreateststrength. It’s sad to see the party of Lincoln being led by candidates who choose bigotry against Muslim Satanic-Americans over 'united we stand.’”

Lincoln Chaffee: “Regarding Dr Carson’s statement that a Muslim Satanist shouldn’t be president, Article II Section 1 of our Constitution clearly states the qualifications for the presidency. Dr Carson should discontinue his campaign based on making such an uninformed and discriminatory statement that a Muslim Satanist shouldn’t be able to ask American voters to have the freedom to make that decision.” (First of all, Carson never said that, and second of all, who seriously gives a damn what Lincoln Chaffee has to say about anything?)

Lest anyone think this comparison for the sake of establishing consistency is insulting to Muslims or Satanists, and God forbid I'd ever want to do that, I'd presume to think the latter would agree that the candidates ought to extend to them comparable recognition to their beliefs. As for the Islamic community, I'll offer them the most respectful acknowledgement I can: Equal treatment.

So how about it, fellas? Can I put you on record as agreeing with and embracing this change?

And maybe getting some of your high ranking religious leaders to endorse it...?

Will Red Flag Laws Be Used to Set up Gun Owners?

What’s to stop false accusations, and incentives offered to make them? [More]

No worries: Lindsey Graham says those who object to the evisceration of due process and who oppose such things are "the fringe of the fringe" who want to let "multiple murderers" buy guns.

Alpha Extreme

Lindsey Graham is what's wrong with men today. Toxic masculinity. [More]

Saying he has crossed that line allows for rougher men to be classified as what, exactly? This parallels what the "progressives" have done with "acceptable" Republicanism.

[Via Michael G]