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I was in the paint department.  I placed the color sample next to the vase I had brought from home.  “Excuse me, ma'am.  Do these colors match?  My wife says I'm colorblind.”  She replied, “Yes.”  Then she said, “Lloyd?  You are Lloyd, right?”

It was Lisa Feroli, one of the originators of the Orlando Tea Party.  We had not seen each other since 2009.  After catching up a bit, Lisa made a few interesting comments about the Tea Party movement.  Not as active as she once was, Lisa feels that some of the passion is gone.  She said the movement was started by and should have remained controlled by We the People.  Lisa said that unfortunately, politicians were allowed to worm their way in, citing a rally at which RINO John Boehner spoke.  Lisa feels, and I concur, that too many people made the movement about them.  However, I do not think opportunists jumping on the Tea Party bandwagon did any serious damage to the movement.

Republican betrayals discouraged and harmed the movement.  After we Tea Party activists worked our butts off to award the GOP the House and Senate, they broke their vow to repeal Obamacare and stop Obama's executive amnesty.  Outrageously, the GOP even supported Obama's anti-American policies.  Now arrogant GOP knuckleheads are puzzled why so many Tea Partiers have said screw you to professional politicians, we're backing Trump.

Sadly, Sen. Ted Cruz, a true warrior for the Constitution and We the People, became a casualty of conservatives'/Tea Partiers' frustration and anger with politicians.  Still, I am confident that Cruz will be back, strengthened by his faith and his struggle.

There is good news in Trump's remarkable popularity crossing all demographics. For decades, liberals have used their control of mainstream media and public education to drill into our heads that America is the greatest source of evil on the planet.  Every day, liberal media bombards us with fabricated news stories designed to sell us their lie that a majority of Americans hate their country as much as liberals hate it.  Liberal media's message is that America is sexist, racist, and mean and must be punished.

Liberals' mantra is, the world has too little because America has too much.  They say this is why the world hates us (USA).  It is only fair that we open our borders and welcome all the world in to share our misbegotten stuff.

Then, along comes presidential candidate Donald Trump, who vows to put America's best interest first.  The American people respond with wildly overwhelming approval.  This tells me that American patriotism has survived despite decades of liberals' attempts to cause Americans to hate their country.  A majority of Americans still love their country and long to see it restored to A-number-one, top of the heap, top of the list, king of the hill – A-number-ooooonnnne!  That feels good, folks.

It is probably a bit much to declare that Trump won the general election with his response to the terrorist attack at the Orlando nightclub.  However, I believe that millions, including me, cheered him on.  In his speech void of political correctness, Trump told the truth while offering commonsense solutions to terrorism.  Trump defined the bad guys who seek to kill as many Americans as possible.  Trump called out Obama and Hillary for their typical ridiculous liberal blame-America-first response.  He explained the dangerous consequences of Obama's and Hillary's weak mamsy-pamsy ways of dealing with terrorism.  Trump was refreshing.

Listening to news feeds of Obama's and Hillary's responses vs. Trump's, I thought, “These guys [Obama, Hillary, and their media operatives] still don't get it – clueless regarding the hearts, minds and concerns of everyday Americans.  Trump gets it.  Trump may have just won the presidency.”

Orlando Tea Party organizer Lisa and I agreed that we will vote for Trump.

As for the Tea Party movement, it is alive and well and will never go away.  We Tea Partiers have simply matured – become more politically savvy, more focused and specialized in our efforts to take back our country.  No, Trump is not a conservative.  However, for the moment, Trump is our best weapon against another Democrat president vomiting more vile anti-Americanism upon the American people.

Speaking of the Tea Party, June 5, 2016, we lost a great patriot.  Danita Kilcullen, founder of Tea Party Fort Lauderdale, America's longest running Tea Partier, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ due to complications with multiple myeloma cancer.

I spoke and sang for Danita's Tea Party group a year ago.  Danita and her group were as passionate and engaged as ever.  Danita and her group loved America and are committed to saving her.  A week before Danita passed, I thought she was on the road to recovery.  Her email said something like she hoped to be back fighting for freedom at their next meeting.  I was shocked to hear she had passed.

Wow, what a great patriot sister.

Lloyd Marcus, The Unhyphenated American
Chairman: The Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

Quoting the Pointer Sisters song, “I'm so excited!” Black pop icon Snoop Dogg's comments about the remake of the “Roots” TV series, in essence, is what I have been preaching to fellow blacks for decades (without his profanity).

Snoop said, “I'm sick of this s---. They are going to just keep beating that s--- into our heads about how they did us, huh?” Snoop spoke against new shows and movies such as “12 Years a Slave” which “keep showing the abuse we took hundreds and hundreds of years ago.”

Snoop said, “I ain't watching that s---, and I advise you motherf—ers as real n------ like myself; f--- them television shows. Snoop continued, “Let's create our own s--- based on today, how we live and how we inspire people today. Black is what's real. F--- that old s---.”

I say, “Right-on bro! (in my 1970s lingo)” Folks, for decades, I have been frustrated; trying to get through to fellow blacks that continuing to view themselves as victims and using slavery as an excuse for bad and trifling behavior only weakens them. America is the greatest land of opportunity on the planet for all who choose to go for it. My reward has been to be trashed in black and liberal media; called a traitorous self-hating Uncle Tom.

I pray that the truth coming from a hip black celeb like Snoop Dogg will help to remove the scales from the eyes of black youths.

The last thing the Democratic Party wants is real black empowerment/independence. The Democratic Party's very existence is rooted in convincing as many voters as possible that they are forever victims of America in some way.

This is why when Oprah came out with her movie, Selma, I said I hoped the movie failed.

I knew her movie was propaganda to convince blacks that not much has changed in America since the 1950s and that only their continued monolithic voting for Democrats will keep eternally evil and racist white America at bay. Sure enough, in a press conference promoting Selma, Oprah ranted about how in America, blacks still suffer the injustices portrayed in her movie on a daily basis. Meanwhile, Oprah is an American Ga-zillionaire with enormous power and influence due to her millions of white fans.

Upon seeing commercials for the upcoming “Roots” remake TV series, my reaction was pretty much the same as Snoop Dogg, “I'm not watching that crap.” Like everything Leftists produce today, I know the “Roots” remake is a political tool to promote Democratic Party narratives: America sucks, government must become bigger and more controlling, blacks should be paid reparations. I also wondered how the producers would include the LGBT agenda in the remake. Would the Kunta Kinte character in the “Roots” remake be transgender?

As a young black man in 1977, I remember the original “Roots” TV series viewed by 130 million Americans. I was elated because I thought “Roots” presented slavery in a human context that decent people of all races could relate to; bringing people together. The first Rocky movie achieved the same universal humanity. It was such an eye-opener hearing my radical black power, whitey sucks, fellow black college student buddies excitedly raving about their new “Italian Stallion” hero after seeing the movie, Rocky.

In 1977, some feared the “Roots” TV series would cause riots in the streets. The American Left/Democrats of today are so divisive and so crazy with hatred for their country that they probably hope the remake of “Roots” will spark riots.

Riots in the streets would equal a crisis. The Left's golden rule is “never let a crisis go to waste”; an opportunity to implement more government control and infringements on personal freedom.

Things Democrats label a crisis (typically fake) provide Democrats with ammo to propose more government control; more government handouts, which equals more government dependency, which equals more loyal Democrat voters. It is all a scam, folks. And Democrats/Leftists have been playin' blacks for decades.

So, I agree with Snoop. Enough with the Left's relentless efforts to fill black heads with victimhoodism, constantly rehashing how America did us wrong.

I also refuse to watch the “Hate in America” TV mini-series. The series focuses solely on white racism against blacks. If the TV series seriously sought to address hate, it would include the Black Panthers and Black Lives Matter declaring open season on killing whites and cops.

Again, the TV mini-series is another Leftist tool to sell blacks the message that America is eternally racist so vote for Democrats to watch your backs.

I learned years ago, that the Left does not view Black History Month as an occasion to showcase black contributions to our country. The Left uses it to instill guilt in white Americans; instill that America still sucks and still owes blacks reparations, big time. With the Left's true purpose in mind, I renamed February, “Annual White America Sucks Month.”

When the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness starring leftist Will Smith came out, I thought, “Here we go again; another movie about how America sucks, is racist and blacks can't catch a break.” I am not going to watch that crap. Well folks, I was wrong. The movie was great. It featured the true inspiring life story of Chris Gardner, a highly successful black American entrepreneur.

Surprisingly, the movie even showed how white businessmen (typically portrayed as racist, greedy SOBs) helped Gardner to pursue his dream. I related to Gardner's story because throughout my careers, white businessmen helped me pursue my ambitions, as early as high school.

The movie, The Pursuit of Happyness was recently added to Netflix. Check it out. I think Snoop Dogg would approve.

Lloyd Marcus, The Unhyphenated American
Chairman: The Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

Folks, I got angry the other day.  Mary and I were on the road most of this year campaigning for Ted Cruz.  We're back home in Florida.  My grass is over a foot tall, neighbors are still polite, and my lawnmower won't start.  I dropped off the lawnmower for Darrell, our mechanic, to fix.  But that is not what made me angry.

I got angry thinking about how insane policies mandated by government are becoming the norm in America.  We are being forced to accept numerous insane things like allowing men, even dressed as men, to enter girls' restrooms.  All of us folks whose common sense tells us that these government mandates are insane had better keep our mouths shut or be branded bigoted, mean-spirited, intolerant, and haters, and even face prosecution and jail time.

I got angry thinking about how in the midst of surrendering more and more of our freedoms, conservatives are still being coached not to dare run true conservative candidates to stop the Democrats'/left's insanity.  Folks, I feel like that guy in the movie Network.  I want to run to my window, throw it open, and yell, “I'm mad as heck and not gonna take it anymore.”

Our nation was founded upon patriots who were fed up.  They said, “Screw it – we ain’t taking it anymore from the all-powerful British.”

The American colonies were broken into two groups: the Loyalists and the Patriots.  Patriots felt they were treated unfairly by British government, taxed without any say or representation.  Patriots wanted to break free of British rule.

Loyalists behaved much like battered spouses.  Though treated unfairly, loyalists saw benefits in remaining British citizens, fearful of being totally on their own.  Loyalists were also extremely afraid to go up against the mighty, seemingly unbeatable British military.

Thank God there were courageous patriots – Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, George Washington, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, Patrick Henry, and Ben Franklin – who refused to listen to cowardly gloom-and-doom loyalists.

We have fearful GOP loyalists today cautioning us to be reasonable, don't make the left really angry by pushing back too hard, and don't dare run real conservatives.  Thank God we have conservative patriot warrior candidates today like Sharron Angle, Rob Maness, and Kelli Ward, to name a few.

True rock-solid conservative Sharron Angle is running for U.S. Senate, Nevada.  Patriots, we must get behind this courageous, laser-focused-on-liberty patriot sister.  If I hear another person on our side say a real-deal conservative can't win, I am going to slap him.  Well, not really.  But for crying out loud, folks, when do we start firmly supporting conservatives with proven records of loyalty, patriots with histories of putting it all on the line for us?  When do we stand for what we believe to be right rather than surrendering to the left's seemingly unstoppable fundamental transformation of America?

Patriot and national conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin gets it and has endorsed Sharron Angle for U.S. Senate.  Levin said he realizes that Angle faces an uphill battle against all the forces against her, but he is sick of it (mad as heck, not taking it anymore).  Levin's and other endorsements are great, but they are not enough, folks.  We need patriots across America to rally behind our patriot sister, calling family and friends in Nevada, telling them to vote for Angle in the fast approaching June 14 primary.  Early voting starts May 28.

Sharron is seeking to defeat a RINO named Joe Heck who voted with Pelosi and the democrats 62% of the time.  Heck, Nevada's so-called Republican senator, voted with Democrats for gun control, to fully fund Obamacare, and for amnesty.  Well, what the “Heck” is the benefit of having a RINO, a Democrat in disguise, in that seat?

Three items atop Sharron's list of Democrat insanity she will correct are to eliminate Nevada Obamacare exchange, require voter ID in Nevada, and protect student privacy.

My fellow Americans, we find ourselves in a similar situation as did our Founding Fathers, choosing to side with fear-driven GOP loyalists or brave conservative patriots.  Battered conservative GOP loyalists will go along with the status quo, allowing Heck, a RINO, to represent them in the general.

Taking a cue from our courageous Founding Fathers, brave patriots will back the true conservative in the race: patriot sister Sharron Angle.

Lloyd Marcus, The Unhyphenated American
Chairman: The Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

Rush Limbaugh said someone he thought was his friend texted the following during Cruz's speech suspending his campaign.  “Thank God Cruz is done!  I couldn't be happier.  Listening to his sap makes me sick.”  Rush said the text made him furious.

Here is the line in Cruz's speech that ticked off Rush's once assumed friend.

There is no substitute for victory. There is no substitute for the America that each and every one of us loves with all our heart, that we believe in with all our heart, and that together we will restore as a shining city on the hill for every generation to come.

Anyone repulsed by Cruz's statement is not my patriot brother or sister.

Political analysts and pundits are chiming in, criticizing “Ted Cruz” the person for not being enough of this or too much of that.  Keeping silent, I roll my eyes and tune them out.  Trying to change these super-smart political expert minds would be fruitless.

I will concede that the Cruz campaign may or may not have made a few missteps.  But with Trump out there breaking every campaigning rule in the book and speaking off the top of his head, don't tell me Cruz blew it because he was not a perfect enough candidate, too this or not enough that.

For crying out loud, Ted Cruz is an awesome human being.  Period!  The man walks tall.  In debating issues vital to our country, Cruz is peerless.  When called upon to stand up for We the People, he truly is “Lion Ted.”  Therefore, I will not criticize Ted.  Nor will I agree with those criticizing Ted for being who he is.

This remarkable man deserves so much better.

For years, I have lamented our side's pattern of trashing and throwing our heroes under the bus.  Sharron Angle, Joe Miller, Chris McDaniel, and Sarah Palin to name a few.  First we whine about the GOP establishment being complicit in furthering the Democrat/left's agenda.  Courageous, sincere patriots, committed to breaking the GOP's pattern of betrayal, step up and enter into the extremely leftist-favored political arena.

When our conservative gladiators enter the arena, Democrats, the left, the GOP establishment, and mainstream media team up to stop and destroy them forever.  The evil coalition launches its standard 24/7 character assassination shock-and-awe attack.  Phase two includes endless absurd lies and extremely well funded dirty tricks.  Whenever one of our candidates falls short of winning due to the behemoth opposing them, our advisers and voters blame the candidate for being too this or not enough of that.  Then we throw our courage warriors on the junk heap of tainted and forever unelectable conservatives.  In other words, if only our candidate would have mastered politically walking on water, we could have won or retained the seat.  The disloyalty sickens me.

This political season, many voters threw social and moral issues out the window.  For the most part, Cruz stood alone vowing to investigate Planned Parenthood's horrific dead-baby-body-parts-chop-shop business, apparently a non-issue with many voters.  Cruz recognized and vowed to fight LGBT activists' aggressive assault on our religious liberty, silencing and jailing Christians.  Apparently defending religious liberty is a non-issue with many evangelicals.

In essence, many voters shouted, “No, not this man.  Give us Barabbas!”  This is the truth of how many voted.

I also reject conventional wisdom that says Cruz is done, too damaged to be the leader of a national resurgence of conservatism.  Hogwash!

Over sixty years of life experiences have taught me to trust God.  I am telling you, folks – there is something truly unique and special about Ted Cruz, an anointing on his life.  Ted is still a young man.  At some point, Cruz will come back shining brighter, bigger, and better.  Great leaders are always hated and despised because they are a threat to lesser men.  Eagles really do fly alone.  Thank God for giving Ted Heidi, his strong “helpmeet.”

My prayer is that despite unimaginable pressure to conform to the Washington cartel status quo, Ted will remain a peerless, fearless warrior for We the People and a defender of our Constitution.  I am pretty confident that Ted will always be our Ted.  Still, I call upon all believers to keep Ted and his family in their prayers.

Regarding Ted Cruz, you ain't seen nothing yet.

Lloyd Marcus, The Unhyphenated American
Chairman: The Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

That evening a friend texted, “Ted Cruz dropped out of the Presidential race tonight.” I replied, “Okay.”

Voters blew it. They allowed the best hope for America to get away. My first thought was to thank Ted and Heidi Cruz. Secondly, I wanted to thank and say something comforting to my fellow patriots who labored long and hard to save our country via Ted Cruz. Sadly, I could not think of anything hopeful or encouraging to say.

Heidi Cruz & Lloyd Marcus in Anderson IN

In our hotel room, Mary tearfully exchanged texts with family and friends supportive of Cruz. I decided to go for a walk. As I walked around the hotel grounds, an old hymn came to mind.

“Where could I go where could I go 
Seeking a refuge for my soul 
Needing a friend to help me in the end
 Where could I go but to the Lord.”

It took a miracle for Cruz to become a US Senator. God did not bring Ted this far to leave him. While I would never presume to know God's plan, I know He is not done with Ted. Ted Cruz is a young man. Let's continue to pray that God strengthens and protects Ted and his family.

Keep the faith brother and sister patriots. As God gives me strength, I will continue fighting to save our country. I pray that you will do the same. God bless, Lloyd

Lloyd Marcus, The Unhyphenated American;
Chairman: The Conservative Campaign Committee;
LloydMarcus.com

I refer only to Goebbels's quote because it is the disingenuous tactic Trump has used against Ted Cruz.  Trump has relentlessly repeated his outrageous “huge” lies that Cruz is a cheater; liar; and Washington, D.C. insider.  Folks, nothing could be farther from the truth.  And yet sadly, Trump's unfounded lies have taken root in the minds of some voters.

Cruz did his homework, thoroughly studied the delegate rules.  He “legally” maximized his opportunities to win delegates.  Cruz's approach to securing delegates proves his presidential executive qualifications – his instincts to dive into an issue, study it inside and out, and implement the most effective strategy.  Cruz's political history broadcasts that as president, he will apply the same laser-focus to tackling issues, implementing wise and informed solutions most beneficial to we the American people.

Amazingly, Trump has gotten away with his huge lie that Cruz is a cheater, despite Trump benefiting from the same delegate rules as Cruz.

Trump's Cruz-is-a-liar huge lie is so unfounded that it can only resonate with the clueless.  Please produce evidence of what Cruz has lied about.

Trumps' hugest lie about Cruz is that he is a Washington, D.C. insider.  The truth is, Cruz's entire political career documents that he is the epitome of the ultimate Washington, D.C. outsider.  Again, I respectfully say Trump's huge lie only works with the clueless.

As for Trump's Cruz-is-a-politics-as-usual D.C. insider lie, Mr. Trump cannot have it both ways.  Remember when Trump said both parties in Washington hate Cruz, citing Cruz's outsider status as a negative, making him unable to make deals?  Cruz has been vilified by both parties for faithfully fighting to implement GOP broken promises such as stopping Obama's unlawful amnesty for illegals.

Talk about cojones – Cruz infuriated the mainstream media and both parties when he shined the light of truth on D.C. insider corruption, calling it the “Washington cartel.”

The truth is that D.C. insiders despise Cruz for being a strong and formidable warrior, committed to keeping his word to voters who sent him to Washington.  Now Trump is trying to convince voters that Cruz is a homey of D.C. insiders.  Hogwash!

In reality, Trump is the D.C. insider, hiring lobbyists and paying politicians for decades.  Trump admits being friendly and ready to make deals with extreme partisan Democrats.

There is a huge elephant-size character flaw on display in the Trump campaign's living room.  Trump's willingness to throw grenades of blatantly unfounded huge lies about Cruz and Trump's constant shifting his positions from conservative to liberal then back to conservative are causes for great concern.  This man will say whatever he believes is necessary to win.  Thus, it is not unreasonable to question Trump's trustworthiness.

Folks, rather than instantly believing Trump's huge lies about Cruz, please do a little research.  As they said on a popular TV show, “The truth is out there.”

Lloyd Marcus, The Unhyphenated American
Chairman: The Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

Another liberal position has me scratching my head. Islamist believe their faith permits them to kill a disobedient wife and behead homosexuals. Islam advocates violence against non-believers (infidels).

I am voting for Ted Cruz, the only candidate I know will fight the Left's relentless insidious quest to turn our nation away from God. I pray that the theologian's scary sermon is wrong; that it is not too late – that God has not abandoned America.

Folks, please allow me to cut to the chase.  Our country is going to hell in a handbasket, fueled by GOP cowardice and an entire Democratic Party hijacked by anti-American zealots.  The only way we stop the horrific effects of Obama's insanity and corruption in both parties is to send rock-solid conservatives we can trust to Washington, candidates with backbones of steel who refuse to go along to get along.

Speaking of backbone, Maness's military awards and combat decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal.  I am pretty sure Maness will not be intimidated by RINOs, metrosexual Democrats, or Obama's bureaucratic henchmen in D.C.  Maness is like an oak tree, firmly and deeply rooted in the rich, fertile soil of his Christian faith.

When you cut through all the political deceptions, lies, and broken promises, it always comes down to sending character-driven representatives to Washington.  Rob Maness's record proves he fits the bill.  In plain language, Maness is one of us, folks – a real family, God, and country good guy.

I was extremely impressed when I met Rob during his 2014 run for the Senate – a strong conservative fighter, highly respected community leader, served 32 years in the military, husband, father of five, and grandpa of four.

It is not surprising that national conservative heavyweights and organizations are united in endorsing Rob Maness for U.S. Senate.  Those supporting Maness include Dr. Ben Carson, Sarah Palin, Dr. James Dobson, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Conservative Campaign Committee, the Tea Party of Louisiana, Tea Party Nation, Tea Party Forward, the National Association for Gun Rights, and Special Operations Speaks.

Rather than listing all of Rob's leadership roles and achievements, I will say he has proven his competence at the local, state, and federal levels of government, an effective steward of citizens' tax dollars.  Please visit his website for details.

As with any conservative Republican who faithfully advocates for We the People, the GOP establishment is often displeased with and threatened by Maness.  Rob wears their discomfort with him as a badge of honor.

There is a down-to-earth everyman quality about Rob, driving his pickup truck around Louisiana, spreading the good news of traditional American principles and values: God, family, country, and the Constitution.  Please enjoy this entertaining 30-second TV ad in which Rob promises to wrestle the gators in D.C.

Here is an example of Maness's strong, decisive leadership regarding our national security.  In response to the jihadi attacks in Brussels, Maness advises Congress to fulfill its constitutional duty and finally declare war against the Islamic State.  Maness says, “[U]ntil we formally declare war, our enemies and objectives will continue to be unclear, and the American people will continue to be divided.”

C'mon folks, admit it.  Isn't Maness's manly stand for American leadership a refreshing contrast to Obama's and Kerry's apologize-for-our-very-existence and give-our-enemies-everything-they-want approach?

By the way, the Islamic terrorist attacks in Brussels hit a little too close to home for the Maness family.  The night before the attacks, Rob's and Candy's son flew out of Europe on military leave on an American Airlines flight.

According to a new Pew Research report, our country is undergoing a scary demographic shift.  Decades of allowing liberals to brainwash our kids and not encouraging immigrants to assimilate is taking America down a different path, far away from the country envisioned by our Founding Fathers.

The only way to ensure that the America we grew up with will be there for our grandkids and great-grandkids is to consistently send rock-solid conservatives who espouse traditional American principles and values to Washington.  In that regard, America desperately needs Col. Rob Maness in the U.S. Senate.  Please, let's help him folks.  God bless.

You can learn more about Rob Maness at his website.

Be sure to "like" Rob's Facebook page.

And you can follow Rob Maness on Twitter.

Lloyd Marcus, The Unhyphenated American
Chairman: The Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com