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Archive of entries posted on 16th September 2019
Future Headline
IMAO Time Machine: Boycott
Ten years ago today, Basil posted about a proposed boycott of South Carolina. It’s still (mostly) applicable today. — The Editors
A McClatchy Newspapers report out of Washington says that many people have decided they won’t visit South Carolina on account of what Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) said:
State and local tourism officials are being flooded by emails and calls from people across the country, saying they won’t vacation in South Carolina because they’re upset by GOP Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst at President Barack Obama.
The officials said that a number of the out-of-state e-mailers have said they’ve taken beach trips for years in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and other South Carolina resort areas, but don’t plan to return.
Now, though I take pride in my Georgia roots, my family is actually not from Georgia; they’re from South Carolina. They didn’t move to Georgia until the late 1790s, 20 years after the Revolutionary War; my ancestors fought against the British as members of the South Carolina militia. So I do have a connection with the Palmetto State.
So, I’m going to weigh in on the whole “Boycott South Carolina” thing.
I’m going to agree with Michelle Malkin that most of the threats are from those that wouldn’t go to South Carolina anyway. I wonder how many are already on record for boycotting South Carolina on account of the “Confederate Flag” (which, if you know your history, was never actually used by the Confederacy — the design is the Confederate Navy Jack while the colors are from the flag of the Army of Northern Virginia — nor is it the Stars and Bars).
I also wonder how many have actually been to South Carolina — other than to drive through on their way to haul drugs from Florida.
And I wouldn’t mind one little bit if Democrats or liberals had nothing whatsoever to do with South Carolina. Or Georgia. Or Alabama. Or Florida. Or Tennessee. Or any of 45 other states.
Imagine all the good that could come out of such a boycott.
Penne For Your Thoughts
A Gun-Free America
Your liberal friends want to take guns, but they just can’t figure out how. Well, we’re here to help. This old video from several years back might be helpful.
What could possibly go wrong?
Straight Line of the Day: With Harvey Leaving, IMAO Readers Can Expect…
The ‘Times,’ They Aren’t A-Changin’
Monday Morning Staff Meeting: Breaking The News
IMAO World Headquarters
Frank J: Well, it’s after 8:00 and we really need to start. I appreciate everyone showing up.
Basil: Hey. Where’s Harvey?
Oppo: I cannot believe you have not heard the news. Harvey’s retired, and we all have the blues.
. . .
. . .
Basil: Um. What?
Oppo: I’ll say it again, if you feel that I must. Harvey has gone now. You believe me, I trust?
Basil: Well, who’s in charge?
Frank J.: I’m in charge.
Basil: No, seriously. Who’s in charge now?
Spacemonkey: Can I have his office?
Oppo: Usually a face I never forget. I don’t think I know you sir. Have we met?
Spacemonkey: You can call me Spacemonkey.
Oppo: I know your stuff from old, and it carries quite fame. It’s so nice to finally put a face with the name.
Basil: Yeah, when Frank and Sarah moved to Florida, Spacemonkey caught up with them outside Mobile and run ’em off the road. Frank gave him a spot here so he’d let them go.
Spacemonkey: So … that office?
Basil: First we have to figure out what to do now that Harvey is gone. Who’s going to hand out assignments?
Frank J.: I’m in charge.
Oppo: If I was able to post more, I already would. Life gets in the way. I’ve done what I could.
Spacemonkey: That’s what happened to me. I needed to step away to deal with some really important things. It’s not that didn’t enjoy it, I just had things I really needed to focus on and do.
Keln: I’m in the same boat. We’re all real people and we have to step away from blogging for our own personal reasons.
Mr. Right: Yep. I’ve been there. I’m still there.
Keln: We all have to respect Harvey’s situation. He shared the situation with us last week and made the public announcement Saturday.
Basil: Wait. What?
Keln: You didn’t get the emails? There were several.
Basil: How would I know?
Mr. Right: Open your app on your phone and read them. It’s not that hard.
Basil: Is that what those numbers mean? That I got emails?
Keln: Anyway. It’s a difficult situation. Not talking about it could lead to speculation, but talking about it would violate a trust. So, I’m just gonna respect his wishes and not talk about it. I do wish him the best.
Spacemonkey: As do I.
Mr. Right: Same here.
Basil: I don’t mean to sound callous, but who’s in charge now?
Frank J.: I’m in charge.
Oppo: That’s not so important as us just doing our part. I’ll commit to posting when I can. At least that’s a start.
Spacemonkey: Well, I’m heading out. I’ve got stuff going on. I’ll post when I can. Maybe some classic stuff from time to time. I don’t know. I’ll … I’ll do what I can.
Mr. Right: That’s an excellent idea. Me too. But right now, I’ve got lots of stuff I need to see about.
Keln: Yep. I’m gonna cut out, too. But I’ll post when I can. I just don’t know if that’s today, next week, or whenever.
Basil: I’ll be in my closet … um, my office … if anybody needs me.
Frank J.: I’m in charge.