South Carolina
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10:29 a.m.
Gov. Mark Sanford's main line of political posturing since he's been in office is to whine, "I have no authority." This posture is supposed to make people want to give him more authority by reforming our state constitution, and this posture also offers a political cover for why he never accomplishes anything. The worst of it is that Gov. Sanford has been repeating this mantra so often that ev...
Indigo Journal - 9:23 a.m.
Organizers of a rally to express the belief that the Governor is no longer fit to serve have called a statehouse rally for Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 pm. They have a permit for use of the grounds and their press release is set out below. You can register for, contact organizers and discuss the event on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=107217202406 COLU...
Indigo Journal - 5:42 a.m.
For all you deficit hawks out there, fretting that universal health care coverage would bankrupt the country, Ezra Klein of the Washington Post offers an interesting graph, showing what might happen to our deficit situation, if we adopt european-style health care. The rising line — that’s the status quo/GOP + Blue Dog Dem plan. The [...]...
AnyIdiot.org - 5:21 a.m.
I guess people in this country really are pathetic enough to protest on a day where all Americans should have been coming together to celebrate our independence. Specifically, South Carolina takes the cake. U.S. Senator Jim DeMint of S.C. attended a "tea party" that was more of an insult to our president and the country itself than a show of appreciation and thoughtfulness . He spoke in fron...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Sun 11:43 a.m. - 5 clicks 
Could it be to spend more time with her family? Or maybe, to spend her time getting ready to make a run for the White House. Or Maybe There are other reasons Tags Culture of Corruption, Palin ...
A Lie a Day - Sat 11:44 a.m.
Pardon my preemptive cynicism, but it's looking more and more like our industry-owned Congress will send President Obama a placebo health bill with no public option and not so much as a hint of discussion of a single-payer plan. So I'm taking a vote on proposed bill names: No Profit Left Behind Act of 2009 ...
AnyIdiot.org - Sat 7:25 a.m.
While I never expect U.S. Senator Jim DeMint to waste an opportunity to play fast and loose with the truth in order to fake an argument, I was really hoping he would have taken the time to at least proof read his newest book "Saving Freedom" before putting it to press. In explaining DeMint's rise to the U.S. Senate on page 18 of his (staff's) most recent effort, ...
Indigo Journal - Sat 7:25 a.m. - 2 clicks
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's the day we take a moment to think back to those who gave their lives for our independence. It's the day we revel in the fact we are Americans. It's the day we say we are proud of our country and its people. It's the day we stop to celebrate amongst one another: white, black, man, woman, and Democratic and Republican. Today, I ask my readers out there to think about ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Fri 10:04 p.m.
Hey Lindsey and Jimbo! You probably missed this lesson in real leadership and courage on health care, offered by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, so here’s a clip for your edification: Exorbitant Pay for Health Insurance CEOs [...]...
AnyIdiot.org - Fri 9:09 a.m.
Yes, but it's not in the U.S. Not yet, at least. Taking a break from bashing Henry Brown on failed policy, standing up for children in South Carolina, and being a advocate for high-quality public education, I want to share some news that's personal to me. A blog post earlier tonight details the faint reignition of the steel industry and its relation to ArcelorMittal-Georgetown . Bu...
Indigo Journal - Fri 8:07 a.m. - 8 clicks
From the Georgetown Times : Locally, State Rep. Vida Miller, a Democrat, is now joining the growing list of lawmakers urging Sanford to resign. She said Sanford’s continued admissions have “cast an ominous shadow over the state” and his actions “have left us effectively leaderless, and with no way to tackle the mounting problems we were already facing.” Mill...
Indigo Journal - Fri 8:07 a.m. - 7 clicks
From ThinkProgress.org: (For the full story, click here ) Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) recently used this talking point himself in arguing against a public option for the National Review. Yesterday, however, DeMint appeared to inadvertently offer an example that demonstrates that the notion that the public plan would drive out competition is false. On Bill Bennett’s radio show, DeMint called...
Indigo Journal - Fri 8:07 a.m. - 5 clicks
Tom Slagsvol's letter as printed (and my response in BOLD ) in the Georgetown Times : Mr. Sanderson pretends to offer solutions using specious arguments and name calling. He refuses to admit why his political heroes send their children to private school. You didn't ask why they sent them to private schools, Tom. You only stated a observation . I provided an answer . But since you w...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Thu 10:21 p.m. - 7 clicks
(Photo: SCIway.net ) I was reading some news stories today on the Web because a co-worker mentioned something about seeing the steel industry sparking to ignite. Truth be told, he was right. I found this story here and saw this key excerpt: ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, last week said it was planning to restart some of its idled capacity in the United States and Bra...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Thu 6:04 p.m.
I'm not sure what surprises me more: that someone actually holds the office of SC Secretary of State or that somehow our brain waves have crossed. But it appears that alleged SOS Mark Sanford Hammond is researching the very section of the state constitution I wrote about this morning . From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal : Hammond, a Republican from Spartanburg, said his general couns...
Indigo Journal - Thu 10:03 a.m.
Unlike some people , we give credit where it's due around here. FITS is reporting that Undone Gov. Mark Sanford is floating the idea of taking a 60-day "leave of absence" to try to weather his personal storm and stem the tide of calls for his resignation. (It takes real talent to mix metaphors this way, suckers!) Obviously, Sanford has already take a "leave of his senses absence,"so pe...
Indigo Journal - Thu 7:48 a.m. - 13 clicks
Nine days after the subject was raised on IJ , The State has decided it's safe to question the Undone Gov's mental state : As the saga of Sanford and his Argentine lover continues, the public, the governor’s political rivals and some allies are speculating about the governor’s mental stability and whether he’s able to lead the state. While mental health experts are ...
Indigo Journal - Thu 6:27 a.m. - 10 clicks
What if we ran fire departments the way we run the health care system? For a light look at all of the ridiculous arguments against universal health care, check out all of the videos at HAARM.org (Health Americans Against Reforming Medicine). ...
AnyIdiot.org - Thu 5:22 a.m.
Forgive me Dear Reader, it has been 5 months since my last confession post. A lot has happened since AnyIdiot went dark: My marriage nearly collapsed from neglect, partly because a PIG lives in my head, and partly because I was putting so much time into this blog and posting at the Indigo Journal. [I realize [...]...
AnyIdiot.org - Wed 8:07 p.m.
Sanford And Resignation Statement by: Phil Noble President, SC New Democrats July 1, 2009 Today a reporter from The State called and asks me to comment. What I told him was essentially the same thing I said...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Wed 5:29 p.m. - 7 clicks
Gov. Mark Sanford's life has been an open book lately, mostly because he won't shut up . But, it turns out his black book adventures could make for a quite a page turner. According to CNN , it turns out Sanford does have a book deal with Sentinel , a conservative branch of Penguin Publishing . Y'know, if you're going to run for President, you've got to publish a best ...
Indigo Journal - Wed 3:46 p.m. - 7 clicks
The knives are increasingly out for the Undone Gov, and the calls for his resignation are coming fast and furious now. We'll use this thread to "keep score" as it were. If you see a legislator, newspaper or conservative talk show host throwing Sanford under the bus, post it in the comments here. So far, here's what we have. Republican Senators: Seven GOP senators issued a statement/l...
Indigo Journal - Wed 7:48 a.m. - 7 clicks
S.C. State senator and 2010 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen has joined others in calling for Sanford's resignation. "As a husband and the father of three young sons, I am truly saddened about the challenges facing the Sanfords, and I wish them God’s blessings. Let me be clear: the Governor’s private failings are not the issue. But his failure in his public office and the r...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 6:05 p.m. - 6 clicks
Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State House: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 House: Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 House: Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation, 2010 ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Tue 5:03 p.m.
Tomorrow is the final day before our next financial report deadline. The results of this report will be used by others to gauge our campaign. We have a real opportunity to take back our state and to begin the journe...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Mon 4:20 p.m.
South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint, the GOPher's darling of neoconservatism, has always been weird when it comes to his "freedom" tagging of policies. Like he's the one who decides, he attaches freedom to everything GOP and makes everything else "unAmerican" for others to spit on. Let's look at some examples , shall we? DeMint even sends out e-mails to supporters entitled "Freedom Alerts...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 29 - 7 clicks
A few weeks ago, President Obama asked you to share your personal story about how the health care crisis has affected you and the ones you love. Hundreds of thousands of stories poured in from every corner of the country. The President and I have read through many of them ourselves -- and now I'm encouraging you to do so as well. Read these powerful, personal stories from people in your are...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 29
Dear Mr. Sanderson : Thank you for contacting me regarding our nation's health care challenges. I appreciate hearing your thoughts about this important issue facing our country. Like you, I feel that Americans should have access to the best care possible by the best doctors without having to pay an arm and a leg. While America offers the most extensive hea...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 26 - 4 clicks
I am writing with very exciting news! The House of Representatives has just passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), by a vote of 219-212. For the first time ever, America has a comprehensive clean energy and global warming bill with the potential to transform our economy by creating clea...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 26
Like you, I was shocked by Mark Sanford's announcement this afternoon. I think that this is a time for the Governor to handle personal family matters, and I ask that his family's privacy be respected. My thoughts and p...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 25 - 2 clicks
So, he had an affair; big deal. Sanford, unlike so many others on the right (as recent examples Vitter, R-La , Craig, R-Id and Ensign, R-Nv. ), has not used faith as a keystone of his candidacy and term of office. At least. as far as I can remember, he has not aggressively worked to deny gay rights or promoted himself as a warrior for christ etc. Now, part of the reason may simply be because ...
A Lie a Day - Jun 24 - 2 clicks
People are outraged that Senate Democrats are lining up against a public health insurance option supported by 76% of Americans -- all while taking $80 million of health and insurance industry money. So we decided to do something about it. We made a TV ad calling them out. And now we're inviting you (and your friends) to put your name in the ad before we air it in Washington DC! Click here to...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 24
For this column, I am going to entertain Mr. Tom Slagsvol’s letter to the editor in response to me in regards of the stimulus funds. I cannot allow the truth to be trampled on in such a deceptive way. Mr. Slagsvol makes the comments of “big government controlling and spending more money” and asks where “where we will get another $700 million?” I can answer both, Tom. I...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 24
Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 House: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 House: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 House: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Trave...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 22
Dear Friend, Last week, I announced United We Serve – a nationwide call to service challenging you and all Americans to volunteer this summer and be part of building a new foundation for America. And when I say “all,” I mean everyone – young and old, from every background, all across the ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 22 - 2 clicks
Socialism! Rationing! Boo! That's what Republicans are trying to do to the American people with these words: Scare them out of health reform. Our partners have put together a video of all their fear-mongering tactics. It would almost be funny if it weren't so true. Well, actually, it is pretty funny. Click here to watch the video: From Newt Gingrich to John Boehner, check out th...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 21
Ah, yes. It's Summer time. It's when you go to the beach and play in the ocean, build sandcastles and soak in some rays. But in South Carolina, we are taking in different rays - the ones that show our jobless levels. The month of May saw an increase in the state's jobless rate, climbing to 12.1 percent . Georgetown County's rate rose half a point to 12.0 percent . That's not factoring the steel...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 20 - 5 clicks
South Carolina state Rep. Vida Miller recently sent out a update to all her constituents. She points to key achievements made in the shortened session this year, including a state budget that was passed with no tax increase. I, however, feel there should have been some increase to make up for lost revenue. I commend Rep. Miller for sending out this update and I've posted here for those to re...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 20 - 3 clicks
My name is Anton Gunn, and I'm the new South Carolina State Director for Organizing for America. I'd also like to introduce our new South Carolina Field Director, Byron Wellman. I'm excited to announce that we're on the ground in South Carolina -- I'm thrilled to be part of this movement standing with President Obama to make the change we fought for in 2008 a reality in 2009 and beyond. ...
The Politics of Jamie Sanderson - Jun 19 - 2 clicks
The Air France flight broke up in flight, maybe at a very high altitude, and so far almost no media outlet is mentioning it. Update Of course, if becomes far less obvious if every one of the debris fields are simply ocean trash and not from the crash. Tags Air France ...
A Lie a Day - Jun 3
I could decide that my economic situation was dire and that I didn't have the time or inclination to do the hard work to earn my way out of my predicament. So, I could then go out and get a couple of lawyers friends to write a 'legal opinion' for me that could serve as my justification for my actions, It could be claiming that Independent Asset Acquisition and the use of threatening negation ...
A Lie a Day - Apr 21
