Speaking of wealthy idiots blowing money on a lost cause….
The Republicans had Foster Friess as a speaker. He is the retired investor who largely bankrolled Rick Santorum’s presidential campaign. He lives in the state of Wyoming but used to be based here in Greenville.
Friess waded fearlessly into touchy topics, namely, religion and money.
“Do we want to have society governed by rules and regulations or to be inspired by values and virtues? We have the opportunity to make that decision as to what kind of society we would have,” Friess said.
“Here’s something that sometimes gets sensitive, but I believe this with the core of my being. Every one of us here has a responsibility to restore the innate Christian values that undergird our society.”
Friess committed to contributing “significant dollars” to Republican candidates here. He seemed particularly to adopt Wade, the senatorial candidate, even if he did mangle one of the best-known names in state politics as he did.
“What’s more important for our country going forward than Kevin Wade serves instead of Tim Carper?” he said.
Another strange moment, that tiny “Tim” mistake. God bless us every one.