U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) gained a major legislative victory this week as the House passed a taxpayer-friendly amendment to the 2014 defense appropriations bill.
Mulvaney’s amendment proposed a $5 billion cut to a Pentagon account labeled “Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)” – an account that has been used primarily to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years. The House Appropriations Committee originally budgeted $5 billion more for the OCO than U.S. President Barack Obama’s requested $80 billion, increasing the total appropriations request to $85 billion.
Mulvaney referred to the additional $5 billion appropriation as a “slush fund” and said that he was simply seeking to “get rid of the money in the war budget that was not war-related.”
The party breakdown of this vote echoed another one this week on an amendment proposed by Congressman Justin Amash (R-Michigan) to strip funding for the National Security Agency’s bulk phone records collection program. While Mulvaney’s amendment narrowly passed due to Democratic support, Amash’s amendment narrowly failed by a 217-205 vote, with a majority of Democrats supporting it and a majority of Republicans opposing it. Both amendments were related to the expansion of a security state and the military-industrial complex in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks – an expansion that has become increasingly unnecessary and wasteful.
Fortunately for supporters of civil liberties – every member of S.C.’s congressional delegation voted for the Amash amendment. Unfortunately for those who would like to see a reduction in America’s bloated defense spending, two of S.C.’s Republican representatives – Joe Wilson and Tom Rice – voted against the Mulvaney Amendment. The rest of the delegation – GOP Reps. Trey Gowdy, Jeff Duncan and Mark Sanford, as well Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn – all backed the amendment reducing the additional money budgeted for the OCO.
Even after the Mulvaney Amendment passed, some of the Republican lawmakers who voted against it tried to gain support for a parliamentary procedure called a “motion to reconsider,” an effort to put the bill up for another vote. Fortunately, that motion failed. Mulvaney did vote to approve the final $594 billion defense appropriations bill, which included his reduction, as did the rest of the Palmetto State’s House delegation.
A recent article in The (Columbia, S.C.) Patch questioned whether this cut – which was in reality a removal of “hidden” money added by politicians in a time of government fear mongering – would hurt the congressman in the next election cycle because Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. is located in Mulvaney’s fifth congressional district.
Mulvaney’s predecessor (and the man he defeated in 2010) – long-serving incumbent Democrat John Spratt – leveraged his position as chairman of the House budget committee to bring more than $120 million in federal projects to Shaw Air Force base during his 28 years in Congress. Spratt’s name is even emblazoned on a large $5 million building on the base, The John M. Spratt Education Center.
Mulvaney’s platform, on the other hand, has focused on a reduction in federal spending across the board, even when some short term pain is felt in the fifth district and fewer projects – like the John M. Spratt Education Center – are awarded to it.
In the face of criticism about reductions in military spending, Mulvaney has said “if the cuts force us to look for better ways of saving money in the future, they will be a success.” And as Mulvaney told Patch, “this ($5 billion) wasn’t money that generals asked for, this was the politicians on the (House appropriations) committee putting money in.”
I believe Mulvaney deserves credit. He is fulfilling the promise he made when he defeated a powerful sitting representative for his seat at the congressional table.
Mulvaney’s recent amendment represented a sensible cut to a bloated military spending provision – one that will not hurt America’s essential defense needs nor our men and women in uniform.
Accordingly, it should not hurt him in his re-election bid in 2014. Those who are angry with Mulvaney for this amendment – regarding funding which was not even proposed by the administration but added by opportunistic legislators – should take a moment to step back and look at the sparkling Spratt Education Center building on Shaw Air Force Base and wonder if its construction was a wise use of their federal tax dollars. They should look at the hundreds of other federal projects that the previous congressman brought to the base and the fifth district and wonder the same thing.
I am a native of Sumter, S.C., and I know Shaw Air Force Base well. But when I look at large, expensive buildings emblazoned with the name of my former congressman – buildings paid for with federal money tucked into defense spending bills – I can’t help but think that the money would be better spent elsewhere, if spent at all.
Amy Lazenby is the associate opinion editor at FITSNews. She is a wife, mother of three and small business owner with her husband who splits her time between South Carolina and Georgia. Follow her on Twitter @Mrs_Laz or email her at amy@fitsnews.com.
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WOW! Ms Lazenby:
That was an amazing account of your ability to speak politico. Too bad it took you two paragraphs to accomplish it though. Keep trying. You’ll become a “journalist” soon by getting it all into the first paragraph.
For those of you that missed it I will paraphrase. ‘Only in the gubmint is not increasing the budget $5,000,000,000 (5 Billion) from the year before seen as a legislative victory.’
Keep up the “Good Work” Lazybe.
Have a Great Day!! :) There won’t be many left with the Republicrats and Demlicans in charge.
Might need to check yourself on your ability to spell, Frank.
A few cool ones down the road and lots of things happen!Pytel starts early on the weekends!
Some people are talking – they think that Frank Pytel is really Frank Patel, the Pakistani Prince of Platinum Plus. He always seems to have a lot of time on his hands.
Let’em. Fuck’em. All Grahmnesty lovers anyway. Him and McPain
Frank, just jerkin’ your chain – ha ha
Damn. You gotta HufPo hotline now, hmm?
If that’s the best ya got…
HuffPost?Theyre a bunch of damn Democrats.I aint no Democrat!You know Pytel just like youre not a Republican!
Raghead!!
Needle dick
WOW! Ms Lazenby:
That was an amazing account of your ability to speak politico. Too bad it took you two paragraphs to accomplish it though. Keep trying. You’ll become a “journalist” soon by getting it all into the first paragraph.
For those of you that missed it I will paraphrase. ‘Only in the gubmint is not increasing the budget $5,000,000,000 (5 Billion) from the year before seen as a legislative victory.’
Keep up the “Good Work” Lazybe.
Have a Great Day!! :) There won’t be many left with the Republicrats and Demlicans in charge.
Might need to check yourself on your ability to spell, Frank.
A few cool ones down the road and lots of things happen!Pytel starts early on the weekends!
Some people are talking – they think that Frank Pytel is really Frank Patel, the Pakistani Prince of Platinum Plus. He always seems to have a lot of time on his hands.
Let’em. Fuck’em. All Grahmnesty lovers anyway. Him and McPain
Frank, just jerkin’ your chain – ha ha
Damn. You gotta HufPo hotline now, hmm?
If that’s the best ya got…
HuffPost?Theyre a bunch of damn Democrats.I aint no Democrat!You know Pytel just like youre not a Republican!
Raghead!!
Needle dick
Seriously, where has BigT gone? He’d be all over this. Ah well. Guess we’ll have to do without his erudite criticisms of libtards and simultaneous lauding of the GOP and GWB. I like Finius’ suggestion that he might actually be Weiner’s latest babe, as he disappeared around the time she came forward. Anyway, good article Mrs. Lazenby. Spratt brought home the pork for nearly 3 decades, without regard to whether the projects were necessary – he was only trying to buy votes for the next election cycle. At least Mulvaney’s not doing that.
I figured he was that crusty looking old dude that got arrested for shooting the people trying to repo his truck.
Mr. Tango is now under my care and is making improvement. He is now allowed to have tv privileges, milk and cookies.
As far as further treatment, he is on the ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) list with a (?) after his name.
We at the Neuropsychiatric Institute of Levitation and Competitive Persecution Traumas are taking very good care of Mr. Tango.
Our motto is, “All is well if we
touch and tell.”
Mr. Tango was being whipsawed by praise and blame and paralyzing bouts of indecision , and he felt that he was seething with inner resentment, plagued by vertiginous neuroses and unruly disoriented inner visions. He claims that all of these were caused by the unwarranted criticisms of “posters” on something he calls “Fitsnews”.
Damn, he might have stroked out or is enjoying his vay cay in the Hamptons.
He stayed for a second week at the beach house Sic and T rented at Myrtle Beach.
He’s still in the stirrups,working on his sphincter control and gag reflex.
None of his kids or relatives realize he’s queer,so he’s been crying a lot.
Seriously, where has BigT gone? He’d be all over this. Ah well. Guess we’ll have to do without his erudite criticisms of libtards and simultaneous lauding of the GOP and GWB. I like Finius’ suggestion that he might actually be Weiner’s latest babe, as he disappeared around the time she came forward. Anyway, good article Mrs. Lazenby. Spratt brought home the pork for nearly 3 decades, without regard to whether the projects were necessary – he was only trying to buy votes for the next election cycle. At least Mulvaney’s not doing that.
I figured he was that crusty looking old dude that got arrested for shooting the people trying to repo his truck.
Mr. Tango is now under my care and is making improvement. He is now allowed to have tv privileges, milk and cookies.
As far as further treatment, he is on the ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) list with a (?) after his name.
We at the Neuropsychiatric Institute of Levitation and Competitive Persecution Traumas are taking very good care of Mr. Tango.
Our motto is, “All is well if we
touch and tell.”
Mr. Tango was being whipsawed by praise and blame and paralyzing bouts of indecision , and he felt that he was seething with inner resentment, plagued by vertiginous neuroses and unruly disoriented inner visions. He claims that all of these were caused by the unwarranted criticisms of “posters” on something he calls “Fitsnews”.
Damn, he might have stroked out or is enjoying his vay cay in the Hamptons.
He stayed for a second week at the beach house Sic and T rented at Myrtle Beach.
He’s still in the stirrups,working on his sphincter control and gag reflex.
None of his kids or relatives realize he’s queer,so he’s been crying a lot.
Meaningless blather for BS blog fodder…
‘By 2000, politics will simply fade away. We will not see any political parties.’
R. Buckminster Fuller
He was right.
Meaningless blather for BS blog fodder…
‘By 2000, politics will simply fade away. We will not see any political parties.’
R. Buckminster Fuller
He was right.
There were a lot of Democrats that voted against Amash’s amendment. I can’t recall the exact number but I want to say it was 80-something Dems.
MIC whores are in both parties, as are those who use the Constitution to wipe their ass. America will continue to suffer until these fucks are gone.
Breakdown of vote on Amash amendment: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/roll412.xml
Breakdown of vote on Mulvaney amendment: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2013/h403
Lot of Rs have some explaining to do, especially on that second one.
There were a lot of Democrats that voted against Amash’s amendment. I can’t recall the exact number but I want to say it was 80-something Dems.
MIC whores are in both parties, as are those who use the Constitution to wipe their ass. America will continue to suffer until these fucks are gone.
Breakdown of vote on Amash amendment: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/roll412.xml
Breakdown of vote on Mulvaney amendment: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2013/h403
Lot of Rs have some explaining to do, especially on that second one.
“wasn’t money that generals asked for” Obviously Lazenby has no clue how the game is played. The administration proposes a budget. In drafting it they TELL the “Generals” what they can have and not have. The “Generals” can not say a word in public or they would get fired. The “Generals” get with Congressional staffers on the QT and tell them what they need. That is how items get added and there are no tracks back to the “Generals”. Get a clue Lazenby.
So your main purpose in commenting on FITS is to attempt to be the authority on all things Clemson and military, then? Okay.
Since folk such as Lazenby issue info that is contrary to what I personally witnessed for the last 50 years, then yes. Also I wonder whether their erroneous utterances are due to ignorance or an attempt to deceive the reader. So Curious, your main purpose is?
You personally witnessed the goings on in Congress – the production of bills and machinations in conjunction with the administration? Were you a congressman? Or did you get your version of how things happen on the Hill from one of the “Generals” in question, a man who would certainly have no reason to distort the truth himself, right? Please. I have no purpose other than to call it like I see it.
Shite Curious. Didn’t you know that everyone that posts here was top dog in some previous regime at some point in time?
Especially CNSYD(uh). Of course he was never as connected as I was. I used to be the POTUS.
And all this time I thought you were an unlicensed contractor want-to be.
Then you need new glasses. Congressman, no. But I worked closely with them and their staffs (the real movers and shakers) on certain issues. Generals, no. The Navy doesn’t have Generals or perhaps you didn’t know that. But I have been directly asked by certain members of Congress about private positions being advanced by certain Admirals that conflicted with Administration positions. Walk the marble halls sometime.
So you’re a Navy man who doesn’t want to cut bloated military spending? Directly asked by certain members of Congress from SC? If you’ve got some scoop, I’d love to hear it. You’re commenting anonymously (as am I), so why not? And you brought up the Generals, so…
Again, check your glasses. My use of “generals” was in direct response to Lazenby’s drivel. I don’t recall saying anything about non opposition to “bloated” spending. That is your fantasy. Prove it is “bloated” first. In order to do that you many times would need to have information not readily available. Since I don’t participate in “kiss and tell” I will not give you direct information about private discussion with members of Congress. You would, however, be shocked at who they were. For example, one has a bridge in SC named for him. At the opposite end of the spectrum one was from CA and now she is a Senator.
On my Dad’s submarine (the old deisel electric boats) they would put the new replacement (spare) parts that were stored on board on the submarine and throw the perfectly good parts that had been removed overboard so that they could order more new parts when they returned to port to use up their budget. Any part of their budget that they had not used would be taken from them and the next year’s budget would also be reduced by that amount. They always used up their budget no matter what they had to do.
Military waste at its finest. Not the fault of the guys on the sub, though – the fault of the guys in charge of the budgeting. Those Admirals and Congressmen…
The fault lies in the process. Budgeteers look at what you spent and deduce what you will need. They get kudos for reductions. So if you didn’t spend what you were allocated last year, then obviously you need less this year. Doesn’t make it right.
“wasn’t money that generals asked for” Obviously Lazenby has no clue how the game is played. The administration proposes a budget. In drafting it they TELL the “Generals” what they can have and not have. The “Generals” can not say a word in public or they would get fired. The “Generals” get with Congressional staffers on the QT and tell them what they need. That is how items get added and there are no tracks back to the “Generals”. Get a clue Lazenby.
So your main purpose in commenting on FITS is to attempt to be the authority on all things Clemson and military, then? Okay.
Since folk such as Lazenby issue info that is contrary to what I personally witnessed for the last 50 years, then yes. Also I wonder whether their erroneous utterances are due to ignorance or an attempt to deceive the reader. So Curious, your main purpose is?
You personally witnessed the goings on in Congress – the production of bills and machinations in conjunction with the administration? Were you a congressman? Or did you get your version of how things happen on the Hill from one of the “Generals” in question, a man who would certainly have no reason to distort the truth himself, right? Please. I have no purpose other than to call it like I see it.
Shite Curious. Didn’t you know that everyone that posts here was top dog in some previous regime at some point in time?
Especially CNSYD(uh). Of course he was never as connected as I was. I used to be the POTUS.
And all this time I thought you were an unlicensed contractor want-to be.
Then you need new glasses. Congressman, no. But I worked closely with them and their staffs (the real movers and shakers) on certain issues. Generals, no. The Navy doesn’t have Generals or perhaps you didn’t know that. But I have been directly asked by certain members of Congress about private positions being advanced by certain Admirals that conflicted with Administration positions. Walk the marble halls sometime.
So you’re a Navy man who doesn’t want to cut bloated military spending? Directly asked by certain members of Congress from SC? If you’ve got some scoop, I’d love to hear it. You’re commenting anonymously (as am I), so why not? And you brought up the Generals, so…
Again, check your glasses. My use of “generals” was in direct response to Lazenby’s drivel. I don’t recall saying anything about non opposition to “bloated” spending. That is your fantasy. Prove it is “bloated” first. In order to do that you many times would need to have information not readily available. Since I don’t participate in “kiss and tell” I will not give you direct information about private discussion with members of Congress. You would, however, be shocked at who they were. For example, one has a bridge in SC named for him. At the opposite end of the spectrum one was from CA and now she is a Senator.
On my Dad’s submarine (the old deisel electric boats) they would put the new replacement (spare) parts that were stored on board on the submarine and throw the perfectly good parts that had been removed overboard so that they could order more new parts when they returned to port to use up their budget. Any part of their budget that they had not used would be taken from them and the next year’s budget would also be reduced by that amount. They always used up their budget no matter what they had to do.
Military waste at its finest. Not the fault of the guys on the sub, though – the fault of the guys in charge of the budgeting. Those Admirals and Congressmen…
The fault lies in the process. Budgeteers look at what you spent and deduce what you will need. They get kudos for reductions. So if you didn’t spend what you were allocated last year, then obviously you need less this year. Doesn’t make it right.
Well shit, you can’t travel a highway or cross a bridge in this State without a politician’s name on it.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again –no politician should have his name on ANYTHING until he’s been dead TEN DAMN YEARS!
How about putting the names of the people who pay for it on the said structures? Like all the taxpayers, instead of the man responsible for using their money?
Place names in order of who paid more in taxes first and those who paid no taxes don’t get mentioned?
They should name something appropriate for those politicians…… like maybe the toilets in a nasty convenience store or gas station’s shithouse.
Well shit, you can’t travel a highway or cross a bridge in this State without a politician’s name on it.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again –no politician should have his name on ANYTHING until he’s been dead TEN DAMN YEARS!
How about putting the names of the people who pay for it on the said structures? Like all the taxpayers, instead of the man responsible for using their money?
Place names in order of who paid more in taxes first and those who paid no taxes don’t get mentioned?
They should name something appropriate for those politicians…… like maybe the toilets in a nasty convenience store or gas station’s shithouse.
Larry Schwartz To save $ HUNDREDS of Billions cut the F-35 program!. The
F-35 establishment has been VERY smart about distributing the
manufacturing in over 40 states to assure congressional backing. No one
Dem or Repub can stand up against it. “The F-35 program brings together
the world’s most experienced aerospace industry leaders, including
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems and Pratt and Whitney.
The global team also includes more than 1,400 suppliers from 46 U.S.
states and the expertise from 10 other countries around the world. This
landmark project combines team expertise with sophisticated
manufacturing, engineering and
technological capabilities.” https://www.f35.com/about/life-cycle/production
Awesome! I want one for myself–
The distribution of vendors across the states was also a tactic used by the late ADM Rickover for the Naval nuclear program. Even “ocean deprived” states had a piece of the pie and thus supported what he wanted.
Larry Schwartz To save $ HUNDREDS of Billions cut the F-35 program!. The
F-35 establishment has been VERY smart about distributing the
manufacturing in over 40 states to assure congressional backing. No one
Dem or Repub can stand up against it. “The F-35 program brings together
the world’s most experienced aerospace industry leaders, including
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems and Pratt and Whitney.
The global team also includes more than 1,400 suppliers from 46 U.S.
states and the expertise from 10 other countries around the world. This
landmark project combines team expertise with sophisticated
manufacturing, engineering and
technological capabilities.” https://www.f35.com/about/life-cycle/production
Awesome! I want one for myself–
The distribution of vendors across the states was also a tactic used by the late ADM Rickover for the Naval nuclear program. Even “ocean deprived” states had a piece of the pie and thus supported what he wanted.
So Rice and Smokin’ Joe Wilson voted against. Sounds about right.
Smokin’ ? So, you and Joe have also…?
So Rice and Smokin’ Joe Wilson voted against. Sounds about right.
Smokin’ ? So, you and Joe have also…?
Dear Amy “Lazunby”……….
Ya know, when your husband reads this article that you took time to write, do you honestly think that he gets a genuine smile..? Do you think that he has ever once read anything that you had to write and felt the tremble of the Walls of Jericho in his pants…?? Do you think he gets calls from his buddies and gets screams and cheers of honor..??
Amy, you will write a provoking article; but yet FAIL to call out by name the people who are in command of SHAW Air Force Base…?? They are public figures after all..!! Its nice you inform your readers of how votes get tallied but it is utterly disgusting that you FAIL to call out the person who approves all the GAS Stations surrounding the Air Base that is selling foreign OIL that is funding the very Taliban that our troops are fighting..!!
You know what is really dishonoring to the troops that have died for you to have the ability to even write an article on this subject. Do YOU….?? Then just look at the comments to the article here..! Really look at the comments. Just how informed are your readers of HOW to use your article that you have taken time to write..!! How can this article be used in a Court of LAW…?? How….??
Amy, lets see just how “active” you are…!! Let’s see just how involved you are with the very computer you write your articles with…! Shall we…?
Amy, how fast do you think your husband can use this article to search google to find out information about the administrative personnel serving at SHAW Air Force Base…?? The admin personnel serving TIM SCOTT….?? The admin personnel serving at North Charleston City Hall….??
Amy, your no idiot, we know your not. We wonder if your husband understands what is not being told on this very web page that YOU are looking at right now as you or he reads..!?
Ya know…….that may be why Nikki Haley and Darla Moore could care less what your writing about…..and that is a shame.
You’re v. Your – learn the difference. Until you do, no one will take you seriously.
Also, your main criticisms of every article you comment on seem to be that they do not tie in to oil/gas/some other politician. So your agenda is… ?
The rest of what you write is just straight up crazy. Not sure what Lazenby’s husband has to do with anything here, either. Get a clue, stop pushing your bizarre agenda, and maybe take a class in logic.
Dear Students for the Ethical treatment of readers minds………what lessons can be learned from the reply to this “logical comment”..? How would you reply and tag it to your “web”..? How can spelling be used in a comment section to flush out concerning consumer awareness that advertisers can use..?? If you were employed in an advertising or PR Firm, how would you use this article and Lazenby “Mug shot” to draw persuasive marketing attention and drive sales…??
Dear Amy “Lazunby”……….
Ya know, when your husband reads this article that you took time to write, do you honestly think that he gets a genuine smile..? Do you think that he has ever once read anything that you had to write and felt the tremble of the Walls of Jericho in his pants…?? Do you think he gets calls from his buddies and gets screams and cheers of honor..??
Amy, you will write a provoking article; but yet FAIL to call out by name the people who are in command of SHAW Air Force Base…?? They are public figures after all..!! Its nice you inform your readers of how votes get tallied but it is utterly disgusting that you FAIL to call out the person who approves all the GAS Stations surrounding the Air Base that is selling foreign OIL that is funding the very Taliban that our troops are fighting..!!
You know what is really dishonoring to the troops that have died for you to have the ability to even write an article on this subject. Do YOU….?? Then just look at the comments to the article here..! Really look at the comments. Just how informed are your readers of HOW to use your article that you have taken time to write..!! How can this article be used in a Court of LAW…?? How….??
Amy, lets see just how “active” you are…!! Let’s see just how involved you are with the very computer you write your articles with…! Shall we…?
Amy, how fast do you think your husband can use this article to search google to find out information about the administrative personnel serving at SHAW Air Force Base…?? The admin personnel serving TIM SCOTT….?? The admin personnel serving at North Charleston City Hall….??
Amy, your no idiot, we know your not. We wonder if your husband understands what is not being told on this very web page that YOU are looking at right now as you or he reads..!?
Ya know…….that may be why Nikki Haley and Darla Moore could care less what your writing about…..and that is a shame.
You’re v. Your – learn the difference. Until you do, no one will take you seriously.
Also, your main criticisms of every article you comment on seem to be that they do not tie in to oil/gas/some other politician. So your agenda is… ?
The rest of what you write is just straight up crazy. Not sure what Lazenby’s husband has to do with anything here, either. Get a clue, stop pushing your bizarre agenda, and maybe take a class in logic.
Dear Students for the Ethical treatment of readers minds………what lessons can be learned from the reply to this “logical comment”..? How would you reply and tag it to your “web”..? How can spelling be used in a comment section to flush out concerning consumer awareness that advertisers can use..?? If you were employed in an advertising or PR Firm, how would you use this article and Lazenby “Mug shot” to draw persuasive marketing attention and drive sales…??
Dear Darla Moore………at night when you are reading in bed and writing your notes of concern, do you ever wonder if Amy Lazenby cares at all….?? Darla, just think for a moment, really think. When you read this passage that flowed from Amy’s brain down through her finger tips and ran through her keyboard….what do you think to yourself, Darla…? (..”I am a native of Sumter, S.C., and I know Shaw Air Force Base well. But when I look at large, expensive buildings emblazoned with the name of my former congressman – buildings paid for with federal money tucked into defense spending bills – I can’t help but think that the money would be better spent elsewhere, if spent at all….”..)
Do you sit there in disgust Darla..? Do you wonder how many Federal and State and City and OIL workers sit in disgust at this statement…? Do you ever ask yourself the question, Darla….” WOW, I wonder if Amy is smart enough to realize that all those gas stations that are open in the great state of South Carolina are selling foreign OIL that is being used to FUND the very Taliban that are blowing up IED’s …? How stupid is Amy Lazenby…?…”
Geez, Darla……how well do you know Shaw Air Force Base..? How easy would it be for you to illustrate something with Google Earth that Amy has failed to do in this very article..?? Darla, we know you understand how to be a cheer leader for something and we feel sure it breaks your heart to witness just how much Amy Lazenby has to learn about cheering for SHAW Air Force Base personnel.
Darla,…..if Amy had the power to put you back on the board of USC….do you think she would..?? Heck, we wonder if Amy was a neighbor of your on Sullivan’s Island if you would ask her to voice her concern about spending the construction funds for an elementary school better than what is being reported today in the Post and Courier….comprende’…?
http://www.postandcourier.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130728%2FPC16%2F130729431#_=_
Chow bella…..Darla…..
Dear Darla Moore………at night when you are reading in bed and writing your notes of concern, do you ever wonder if Amy Lazenby cares at all….?? Darla, just think for a moment, really think. When you read this passage that flowed from Amy’s brain down through her finger tips and ran through her keyboard….what do you think to yourself, Darla…? (..”I am a native of Sumter, S.C., and I know Shaw Air Force Base well. But when I look at large, expensive buildings emblazoned with the name of my former congressman – buildings paid for with federal money tucked into defense spending bills – I can’t help but think that the money would be better spent elsewhere, if spent at all….”..)
Do you sit there in disgust Darla..? Do you wonder how many Federal and State and City and OIL workers sit in disgust at this statement…? Do you ever ask yourself the question, Darla….” WOW, I wonder if Amy is smart enough to realize that all those gas stations that are open in the great state of South Carolina are selling foreign OIL that is being used to FUND the very Taliban that are blowing up IED’s …? How stupid is Amy Lazenby…?…”
Geez, Darla……how well do you know Shaw Air Force Base..? How easy would it be for you to illustrate something with Google Earth that Amy has failed to do in this very article..?? Darla, we know you understand how to be a cheer leader for something and we feel sure it breaks your heart to witness just how much Amy Lazenby has to learn about cheering for SHAW Air Force Base personnel.
Darla,…..if Amy had the power to put you back on the board of USC….do you think she would..?? Heck, we wonder if Amy was a neighbor of your on Sullivan’s Island if you would ask her to voice her concern about spending the construction funds for an elementary school better than what is being reported today in the Post and Courier….comprende’…?
http://www.postandcourier.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130728%2FPC16%2F130729431#_=_
Chow bella…..Darla…..
Amy…….my dear, if you would….read this article and think about Shaw Air Force Base fuel logistics.
http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20130729/NEWS02/307290033/Soldier-mayor-blows-the-whistle-on-war-fraud
Now…..if you would, walk to your trash can and think about the fuel it takes to send your trash to the dump..??
Amy……get busy…
Amy…….my dear, if you would….read this article and think about Shaw Air Force Base fuel logistics.
http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20130729/NEWS02/307290033/Soldier-mayor-blows-the-whistle-on-war-fraud
Now…..if you would, walk to your trash can and think about the fuel it takes to send your trash to the dump..??
Amy……get busy…