SC6 Closes It's Tent. This Time, It's For Good

Post Number 2099..... I never knew for sure when and it where it would end, but it appears that this it. I've flirted with the idea of ending SC6 almost as long as it's been in existence, but I'm pretty sure that it's going to take this time. Truth is, I'm spent - physically, emotionally, politically - you name it. My joy in just about all things is gone. As good as they have been recently, I found it hard to get excited about the progress, and I think as far as blogging goes, it has shown. I'm flat. I have no fire. I'm getting dull. In short, it's like I don't give a shit, and that's not showing a lot of respect to you guys, who spend valuable time reading SC6 for entretainment purposes. Hopefully, we all learned soemthing too, but I'll jut assume that....

People had been telling me that more people read SC6 than I thought, but I never believed it. Until I signed up on BlogNetNews... After only 2 weeks, we were rated the #11 political blog in influence (what that is exactly, I don't know), and #4 in Conservative blog in South Carolina. When you're alongside heavyweights like Will Folks, Adam Fogle, Earl Capps, Wes Donahue and others, it's a little unbelieveable to hit that mark, especially since this is a hobby. I wanted to say thank you to each of you who read SC6 the past 3 1/2 years, and I hope I kept up my end of the deal...

I might be forgetting some people, but I'll try to do my best. To Earl Capps - you were my mentor, coach, Bad Cop and good friend through all of this, and even before. You knew who i was, and you never even met me. Thanks for all the fun, and for the education. Moye Graham, you were the first and probably only person to actually help out on my campaign, and I appreciate it very much. More importantly, you've been a great friend. We were both at the slightly lower rungs back in the old days, but it's been great to see us move up - although Gubernatorial candidates don't call me like they call you...

Tommy Grimes, we went through a lot of hell together, but it has been a pleasure watching your mind see things two steps ahead of everyone else. And it's was nice being your chauffeuer! To my friends in the GOP statewide, we have a lot of work in the coming years. If you think the past month was tough, wait til next year and 2012.

P-Luv, it's odd calling someone that you've never met or spoken to as a friend, but it was an honor to have been the influence for Behind the Pine Curtain. Like you said, we may not agree 100%, or even 50%, but it was fun, and the respect was always there. It's not easy debating someone who is probably smarter and more well-informed, but I tried. Keep everyone up to date on Flotown happenings, and tell Mayor Hickory Head I send my best...

West Rhino, I STILL have no idea what you are talking about half the time! But, you have always added a great sense of intelligence and old fashioned Conspiracy Theory to SC6. Just to clarify once and for all - did Bill Clinton have Vince Foster killed?

To Ms. X, for two years, you have been my Muse, my friend, my inspiration to be a good person. Rarely have I ever done the right thing, but you always forgave me anyway - just like a Hippie does! I wish I could do and be more, but that is life. I love you very much, and you have contributed more to this blog than you know. Most political blogs are very cut and dried, but you let me show that SC6 had a heart. Thanks Courtney.

And lastly, to Jim Clyburn, which is why I started this in the first place....... like the guy in the Alltel commercial says, "YOU'RE STILL A DING-DONG !!!!!!".

Peace and Love,

Mike Reino