The man, the myth, the…wait, wrong character. Let’s start over, using his own words from his campaign:
I believe the right to vote is fundamental to our republic. We also have a duty to restore confidence in our election system and the public’s trust that their vote is counted and their voice is heard. I support Voter ID laws and other safeguards that make it easier to vote and much harder to cheat. We must also ensure that every legal vote is counted and that results are made public in an accurate and timely manner. From registering to vote to casting your ballot to final tabulation, we must ensure the safety and security of our elections throughout every step of the process.
And then there’s this:
I ran for Congress because I wanted results for the Upstate, and I have spent the past five and a half years working to make Washington more accountable, reduce waste, secure our border, and defend our constitutional rights. Now, I am fighting to keep the Democrats from pushing their destructive, socialist policies on the people of South Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District.
Now, there is this, which makes his statements above null and void:
Kilmer teamed up with Reps. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), William Timmons (R-S.C.), and Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.) to come up with a proposal to ensure that Congress can continue its work if a large number of members are killed in a mass attack. Their proposed constitutional amendment would require each member of the House to submit the names of at least five individuals from his or her political party to their state’s governor. In the event of that representative’s death, the governor would choose a name from the list within 10 days, and the House speaker would be required to seat them immediately.
I wish I could believe that these officials are talking about this issue due to their love for their country, and to treat their constituents fairly, as well as doing what is constitutionally sound. However, they only attempt to keep the people out of the equation and pick and choose their replacements.
That’s not what the Constitution calls for, so there should be no attempt to subvert what has been handed down before them. It’s never a good idea when the elected/selected intend to squeeze the people out of the process that will affect us all.
These four individuals appear to be self-assured that the people wouldn’t be reluctant to go along with this foolish idea. They say up-front, that their main concern is the controlling majority would change, and they must move quickly to not upset the balance. (read Power)
Rep. Kilmer went on to say:
“In an environment where we have seen a growing tendency toward political violence, imagine — horrifically — a baseball practice where someone has bad intentions and better aim. You can literally flip a majority for three to four months. Which I think is a frightening incentive for political violence.”
A frightening incentive for political violence? How about a wake-up call to you self-serving coneheads to be better representatives, and more aware of how you are perceived by the masses?
A true conservative leader would not associate with those who have such ill-advised plans for this country.
You talk a good talk, Congressman Timmons. You don’t have the fortitude to back it up. How can your constituents trust you when your own family won’t?
