I will unashamedly admit to being a supporter of Mark Sanford. Remember the saying that nothing in politics happens by accident

I will unashamedly admit to being a supporter of Mark Sanford.

In the all the recent flurry surrounding the "disappearance", "reappearance", and the "announcement" about our Governor, lately, and with all our heads spinning over this seemingly out-of-character behavior; Rebekah Southerland has another take on the events.

I pray her discernment is correct. Only time will tell.
Ilona Urban, Blakeley
Chris Lawton

Hello to all South Carolina folks:

As the television news demands that we believe their story about the Governor of South Carolina and his alleged affair, I am wary of buying into that soap opera. I spent many hours on stages having debates with Sanford as a candidate for SC governor in 2000. This story I see on television does not "ring true" for me.

First, Sanford grew up in a strong family as the oldest son who was given excellent moral guidance. When his father died, Mark Sanford cared for his mother and brothers. His choices are deliberate. He adores his wife and children. He has character.

Second, Sanford challenged the entire federal enterprise (i.e., Vatican ruled empire) when he refused to accept the "stimulus money", because as a former US House member, he knows that debt will ultimately cause the federal level of government to assume control of all states who accepted it.

Third, Sanford has a problem with those in the Republican Party who call themselves "centrists", because he has a reputation of being squeaky clean and fiscally responsible. He needs the middle to move into the national political scene.

Fourth, Argentina has been a hot bed for politics and remains so to this day . . . large Catholic population . . . and the name on the leaked emails is "Maria". Hmm.

Fifth, the emails that supposedly reveal Sanford's affair were delivered anonymously last December to the news media. Hmm.

Sixth, the secret service is supposed to know where Sanford is at all times . . . hello? . . . they "did not know" for days and on many occasions that he was slipping out of the country? Come on, people. Our law enforcement even knows what toothpaste we buy . . . give me a break.

Seventh, Jenny Sanford is one tough cooky who has political savvy undertones with a father was served as a SC Governor in the past.

Eighth, as Chairman of the national level GOP, Sanford would never jeopardize his position for a foreign woman . . . but there are other reasons that would be far more appealing. He stepped aside for a political reason, but the excuse for his behavior has been offered to us by the media with Sanford as a participating player.

Ninth, politics in the USA is a constant lie . . . seamless web of deciept from the day the US Constitution was witnessed (i.e., not signed).

Tenth, the GOP needs a shake-up in the conservative circles . . . to get the "most right" man lined up for the next Presidential election. Two GOP governors are suddenly having "affairs" . . . there is political earthquake in the make.

So . . . forgive me if I choose to remain skeptical . . . remember the saying that nothing in politics happens by accident.

At this point in time, I believe that Jenny and Mark Sanford are "repositioning" themselves politically. They know that South Carolina is now destined to fall under the coming dictatorship, because it took the stimulus money. Sanford needs an "out" and the Lt. Governor is chomping at the bit to become the governor . . . of an impending mess . . which will include 37 million gallons of high level radioactive nuclear liquid legacy waste sitting in rotting tanks on sandy soil in Aiken County . . . and Yucca Mountain is closed for business. That stuff remains here forever.

What better way to exit the burning building than to have a back door . . . and the Sanfords have the means by which the entire family can escape.

Ah Southern 'christian' people . . . be very careful what you choose to "believe" . . . this unfolding story as a giant sucking sound that fall to foolish folly. Look to the bigger political picture for the truth . . . or you will be played the Fool.

Sincerely,
R.E. Sutherland, M.Ed./sciences
Freelance Investigative Reporter
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