Update:
Good news/bad news:
The Good - Lee Co. REC Chair, Michael Thompson, has suspended his RPOF VC bid.
The Bad - He’s still a county chair, running to be State Committeeman.
The Ugly - He’s still pretending to be America First, while supporting establishment RINOs, like Evan Power and Stafford Jones, his new best buds.
I already had most of this Part 2 article drafted when Michael abruptly suspended his campaign for RPOF VC. So, why continue with Parts 2 and 3 now that he’s dropped out, some may ask? Because he’s still a problematic county chair, and a more problematic State Committeeman candidate come August.
However, real change is entirely up to him. I do admit, he did seem to try to be a little better in the Jan meeting with all his might. But, as George W. Bush would say “An alligator can’t change his spots” (God Bless Dub’ya’s heart, he tried. Maybe he just wasn’t the “sharpest bulb in the knife drawer”, after all, Dub’ya was no “rocket surgeon”, and neither is Michael).
So, it is imperative, for Lee County’s sake, that this experiment be declared a disaster, and we change tack. And, to the 3 people in FL, who still think Michael’s AF/MAGA, and say things like “Seems to me that if Valenta bills himself as a ‘RINO Hunter’, he should be going after establishment RINOs, not AF Patriots”, I tell you this:
That’s exactly what I’m doing. The only thing worse than a democrat is a Uniparty Republican establishment RINO. And, the only thing worse than a RINO, is a RINO pretending to be AF/MAGA. Just like we always say to Republican voters “You have to look past the ‘R’ after someone’s name”, well, you also have to look past the self-promotional AF rhetoric, which is hollow. A growing number of Lee AF/MAGA REC members are waking up to this reality.
This text came from the LeeGOP on Thursday:
Chairman Thompson has just announced he is suspending his campaign for RPOF Vice Chair. We thank Michael for his willing (sic) to serve as Vice Chairman and his continued service to the LeeGOP.
Continued from Part 1
Fundraising
“With the blessing from Chairman Power”
That doesn’t sound like a roaring “Anti-establishment” endorsement… when the establishment guy endorses the supposed AF guy, and vice versa, you have to ask the rhetorical question, “why”???
“In my 1st year as LeeGOP Chairman, I have raised over $525,000”
Selling $525,000 in ticket sales to the Lincoln Reagan Dinner, with an overhead of roughly half, is not raising $525,000. So, why not just tell the truth, and say that we raised $250k, or $275k? Could it be because this is how grifters speak? Perhaps, that just doesn’t sound as good, and truth doesn’t matter to a grifter. The next con is all that matters. Watch for the signs. If it feels like you’re at a Double Diamond Amway Convention, maybe you are.
“Funding for our County RECs. Smaller REC’s struggle financially, we need to start asking donors for more funding to encourage competition between the County REC’s so they can compete for Funding from RPoF.”
At least this isn’t his original Ponzi Scheme of holding a contest for the county REC that registers the most new voters, with the winner getting a $5,000 check from the RPOF. Fortunately, someone must have pointed out that this scheme to incentivize people to sign up new voters was a felony violation of state and federal election laws. And, how many well-meaning volunteers could have been caught up in such a scheme, or inadvertently made a mistake while registering voters? That scheme could have had catastrophic results. Registering voters requires rigid training and strict oversight. Even then, many otherwise well-meaning people have run afoul of the law.
But, seriously, is someone always going to be there to stop the hoof-in-mouth disease? I wonder if that’s why he insists that unpaid volunteers and members must sign an NDA?! Can you imagine facing a lawsuit for repeating something you hear a board member say? What fresh Nazi Hell is this?
“The Summer of 2024 I want to host a Statewide Fundraiser called America First Fest.”
Funding and fundraising aren’t hard. If you build it, they will come. It’s only hard when you’re controlled-opposition. It’s only difficult if you’re an obvious fraud.
If the party chose to be ACTUAL opposition, and demanded that the party oppose the deep-state globalists:
Stop the murder of 90% of the global population by the bioweapons (Ban-the-Jab)
Return to same-day, hand-counted, paper ballots (Election Vote Accuracy)
Free the J-6 prisoners
Cessation of ES&G Scores
Oppose digital currency mandates with use controls
Fix the porous, non-existent borders
Halt the building of 15-Minute Cities (Itty Bitty Cities)
Arrest bad actors like Klaus Schwab, George Soros, Anthony Fauxi, Bill Gates, et al, for crimes against humanity
If we did that, business owners in every county would be tripping over each other to donate. We’d have to build more banks to hold the cash… and we better, because the banks we have now are in the process of stealing the global wealth from the very types of individuals and businesses that made America Great in the first place. Instead, Michael wants to hold another rally, grifting tens of thousands of dollars off the backs of patriots. These rallies accomplish only one thing… Michael’s personal glory-story.
“Committees: I created 10 Cmte’s @LeeGOP for our 300+ Members to get to work”
Actually, WE - the LeeREC, created 5 new Standing Subcommittees in Feb ‘23, and elected the chairs by vote for 3 of the 5, only to have all of them illegally disbanded without a vote by the REC. Then, the original 5, and apparently 5 more, were recreated as ad-hoc committees. I could write a 10,000-word article just on this topic alone. This is NOT America-First… this is Michael-First.
But, let’s just concentrate on this one little nugget for now… can you really call them a committee if it has no members, no chair, no meetings, no agenda, and no accomplishments, as most of these 10 supposed committees? No.
I know, I know… he’s having a hard time finding people to volunteer. We hear it all the time. But, that’s only because when members step up to volunteer, Michael’s litmus test is:
Boot-lickification, instead of Qualification
Sycophancy, instead of Ability
Freeloader, instead of Free-Thinker
Accolades, instead of Accomplishments
Sepsis, instead of Skeptics
Slimer-Climber, instead of Team-Builder
Artificial, instead of Artful
Indigestion, instead of Innovation.
This is what conmen do. They surround themselves with people who make them look good, and take all the credit for their hard work, instead of striving to make the entire team do well, and look good. They stand on the necks and backs of the team, to look taller. A real leader raises the team, and as a result, is raised with them.
When members (who have been members for years, even decades longer than this chairman has been) volunteer, only to be called names, and told they will never have a role in this organization as long as he is the chair, does he really have any reason to believe he wouldn’t have a hard time finding volunteers?
And, yes we did get to 320 members at our peak in March or April, inspite of him, not because of him. And, after he fired the Membership Chair without a vote, for refusing his demand to stop bringing in any new members, we dwindled to 280 members rapidly. Then, we dropped to 266 members.
After the last meeting, we are now up to 275 members, but the new members were shouting things out at the last meeting like it was an episode of the Jerry Springer Show, at the encouragement of the chair, 10 minutes after getting sworn in, and telling the America-First members to “change party”, so it looks as though we are now bringing in Anti-America-First people, pretending to be America-First, or the new members are buying into a line of BS that is being spoon-fed to them by the board and their fellow sycophants.
So, I don’t know if they just don’t know any better, or they are willingly acting like this… ignorance or arrogance… does it really matter?… the end result is the same.
“J6 Committee: With so many Floridians being unconstitutionally detained in the DC Gulags, we need to discuss ways to advocate for our fellow Floridians who are being attacked by a Weaponized DoJ.”
Disclaimer - The following in no way reflects on the chair of this committee, Michael Leiva, who I believe to earnestly care about our fellow patriots who were unlawfully imprisoned for merely peacefully seeking redress of their grievances.
But, let’s look at one of Michael Thompson’s biggest endorsements, Byron Donalds, who has repeatedly told patriots that:
“The J-6ers got ‘almost’ what they deserved”, insinuating he wouldn’t be satisfied until they were under the prison.
“The machines aren’t going anywhere. The 2020 election was fair and proper, Joe Biden won, get over it” (this was prior to the 2022 election, but I presume he feels that was a fair election also).
The covid-19 bioweapon jabs “are safe and effective, but shouldn’t be mandated”.
“Media Matters Committee: We need to provide training to all of our members, specifically our county Chairs. In today’s hyper sensationalized media, it’s critical for us to control the narrative. The Fake News is Real.”
I think we can all agree that the Lamestream Media is run by leftists, globalists, deep-state, democrat, RINO/Uniparty bad actors. And, I assure you, Michael Thompson is never going to do anything about them. All he’s doing is telling you who’s to blame, pretending like he alone can save you from them, and then will do nothing more than hold a rally, charging patriots to attend and clap for him, like a trained clapping seal.
It’s not in his wheelhouse as county chair, SCM, or if he somehow had made it to RPOF VC. He is simply not equipped with the tools or skills to do anything about it.
Rules & Constitution Committee:
“We need to fix this Robert’s Rule of Order divide that members are using to try and disrupt County Meetings by having detailed By-Laws & Rules.”
Robert’s Rules (RONR) is a centuries-old set of minimal standards that all organizations are statutorily required to abide by, including political parties, church boards, HOAs, and even the courts.
But, somehow adhering to, and following them, is the reason he loses control of his meetings? No. He loses ‘control’ of our meetings, because he does not understand his proper role as chair... to facilitate all members to engage in proper debate, not to “control” or silence the debate. Members should not even know which way the chair sways on any given issue, because the chair is to remain neutral. Michael’s job is actually to make sure that every member’s concerns are addressed, not quashed.
So, when he says he wants to rewrite the rules, because Robert’s is a thorn in his side, just remember… every rule change that has come out of the RINO RPOF was designed to keep the AF/MAGA movement out of power in the party, and MT is in full support of every one of those rules… and wants more of them.
“Legislative Affairs Committee: We need to have them start focusing on adopting a New America First Legislative Policy at RPoF”
It’s really difficult listening to a conman talk about “America-First Legislative Policy”, when he has spent the entire year thwarting attempts to bring about those same policies at the REC. You know, some of the very resolutions he is now taking credit for. That’s what controlled opposition looks like. Also, when confronting Michael in person… hold on to your wallet… and your Soul.
Tune in for Part 3, which will explore the resolutions in more detail.
Slimer-Climber email:
LeeGOP Chairman Michael Thompson for RPoF Vice-Chairman Endorsed by Congressman Byron Donalds!
My Fellow Republicans,
It is my Honor to be a candidate to represent you as the next Vice Chairman of the RPoF. I’d like to use a line from our newly elected Chairman Evan Power.THIS IS MY SUPER BOWL !!
My passion is solely focused on reforming the Republican Party of Florida. I believe a lot of people feel the Party has lost its way recently, we need to get back to sound grassroots party activity, Electing Christian Conservatives, Fundraising, Voter Reg., Election Integrity & Community Outreach.
I am proud to announce that many have endorsed my candidacy, including Congressman Byron Donalds. I believe all (3) declared candidates would do a good job for the RPoF, we have very talented candidates in this race and I wish them the best, I feel like I would do just a little bit better than them and I am asking for your Vote on February 10, 2024.
You will not see anymore “Endorsement” notices from me. I hope this election does not turn into a “Popularity Contest”, our Party is a lot more important than selecting a candidate based on popularity. I want to share with you my platform and why I know that I am the best candidate.
Please feel free to contact me (239.340.1685) to discuss any topic or strategy you see below. Please take a look at this, you hold a very important role in the Florida Republican Party and your County to not review, thank you.
With the blessing from Chairman Power, I would lead the FloridaGOP in the below strategies to improve our State & County parties.
Fundraising:
24/7/365 !!! We should NEVER take our foot off of Fundraising. It IS the Life Blood of the Party. Wars cost money, it’s a WAR between Good and Evil.
In my 1st year as LeeGOP Chairman, I have raised over $525,000.
Funding for our County RECs. Smaller REC’s struggle financially, we need to start asking donors for more funding to encourage competition between the County REC’s so they can compete for Funding from RPoF.
The Summer of 2024 I want to host a Statewide Fundraiser called America First Fest. I have already secured the Domain Name and identified Venues, (Alachua, Osceola, Marion counties). Speakers would include our Governor, Cabinet Members, our Florida Congressional Delegation along with National Speakers such as Rogan O’Handley aka DC Draino. Ticket prices would be to cover the venue, & Sponsorships/Donations will fill the bank accounts. These funds should be distributed to all county REC’s who send Volunteers or provide Donors.
Committees: I created 10 Cmte’s @LeeGOP for our 300+ Members to get to work.
Legislative Affairs Committee: We need to have them start focusing on adopting a New America First Legislative Policy at RPoF.
#J6 Committee: With so many Floridians being unconstitutionally detained in the DC Gulags, we need to discuss ways to advocate for our fellow Floridians who are being attacked by a Weaponized DoJ.
Fundraising & Events Committee: 24/7/365. Strategize ways to increase revenue for Christian Conservative values. We need participation from County Chairs who are interested in securing funding for their county REC.
Media Matters Committee: We need to provide training to all of our members, specifically our county Chairs. In today’s hyper sensationalized media, it’s critical for us to control the narrative. The Fake News is Real.
Rules & Constitution Committee:
We need to fix this Robert’s Rule of Order divide that members are using to try and disrupt County Meetings by having detailed By-Laws & Rules. I have already encouraged Chairman Stafford Jones to incorporate Statewide Rules for Term Limits for our Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer positions.
Rules for a smooth Transition of Power from the exiting Chair/Board to the incoming Chair/Board. In Dec. 2022 when I was elected Chairman, the prior Board Refused to turn over the Keys to the HQ Office, amongst other nefarious things that should NEVER happen!
In Closing,
I’d like to Thank You for your Time and Consideration of my candidacy to become your next Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. I WANT this opportunity; it means The World to me! I am a Native Floridian, I am the Florida Grassroots and I want our Party to get back to business of #Winning Elections.
NO MORE LOSSES like we have recently experienced with HD35 & the Jacksonville Mayoral race! We need to FOCUS ON BASICS, and we will be just fine!
Let’s Talk! Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. My cell number is 239-340-1685 Call/Text or Email me at Chair@LeeGOP.orgI am asking for your Trust and Vote. I am Battle Tested, I am a huge advocate for a Stronger, more Christian Conservative Republican Platform and Party. I want to grow the Grassroots base, where I come from, I am "We The People of Florida" and I want to continue to hold elected officials accountable while advocating for America First Legislative Policy. Here are some of mine and my team's accomplishments in our first year at LeeGOP:
Caucus Chairman for Byron Donalds (CD-19)
Member of RPoF Election Integrity Committee
Member of RPoF Partnership & Coalition Committee
Member of RPoF Pro-Life Committee
Hosted President Donald J. Trump at our 2023 Lincoln Reagan Dinner w/ Congressman Byron Donalds, Greg Steube, (Ret.) Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, DC_Draino & more
Fundraised over $525,000.00
10 New Committees
85+ New Members
Brand New Website
Remodeled HQ Office w/ State of the Art Technology & a Media Room
Passed several Resolutions from Ban the Jab (which the IdahoGOP & Maricopa Co GOP Voted & Adopted), Border Invasion, Election Vote Accuracy, Central Banking Digital Currency (CBDC)
I am asking for Your Vote on Feb. 10, 2024 to be Your
Vice-Chairman at RPoF
Please feel free to contact me at 230-340-1685
Chair@LeeGOP.org