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Georgia: Where Voting Your Conscience is a Contact Sport


Oh, Georgia. The land of sweet tea, peaches, and—apparently—political smackdowns that would make a pro wrestling referee wince. In the latest episode of "As the Swamp Churns," Republican State Senator Colton Moore found himself the unwitting star of a political cage match. Forget debates over policy; this is about a building name and a refusal to kneel at the altar of performative politics.


Yes, friends, the good senator was violently slammed to the floor by authorities. What was his crime, you ask? Did he pilfer the peach crop? Did he sabotage a Waffle House? Nope. He dared to enter the chamber while it was in session. That’s right—apparently, attending your workplace is now grounds for a takedown. Of course, the real offense here isn’t showing up—it’s showing up with principles intact.


Senator Moore was banned from the House chamber after he denounced late House Speaker David Ralston during a tribute while Ralston’s family was present, calling him “one of the most corrupt Georgia leaders we’ll ever see.” Current speaker Jon Burns labeled Moore’s remarks “vile” and declared a ban against Moore from entering the house chambers until he apologized.


So, here we are, with Burns doubling down and escalating tensions, reportedly threatening Moore with arrest unless he apologizes again—this time for refusing to fall in line. In Georgia, standing on principle isn’t just frowned upon; it’s practically an Olympic sport. And let’s be real—Burns isn’t handing out medals, only takedowns and bans.


But wait, it gets juicier. The current speaker in question, Speaker Burns, wasn’t just some political frenemy. No, no—he was allegedly a friend of Moore’s. You know, the kind of friend who sends you Christmas cards and later threatens to arrest you unless you grovel on the Senate floor. Nothing says “friendship” like a little extortion over a nameplate, right? With friends like Burns, who needs enemies.



The Chamber of Chaos

Now, let’s revisit the scene. Colton Moore tries to enter the chamber—his chamber too, mind you—and security with all the hospitality of a nightclub bouncer on a bad night, slams Moore to the floor to prevent the senator from entering. Senator Moore is hand cuffed and arrested, all while attempting to fulfill his duties as a duly elected representative. Is this the Georgia State Senate or the set of "Cops: Legislative Edition"?


The Media’s Predictable Pile-On

Now, cue the media circus, which came galloping into the arena with all the subtlety of a runaway freight train. And what’s their weapon of choice? The tried-and-true slur du jour: “far-right.” Oh, how original. “Far-right” is the political version of a microwave burrito—lazy, overused, and bound to give you heartburn.


Here’s the kicker: they’re throwing out labels like “far-right” as if that automatically discredits Moore. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t. In fact, it only exposes the media’s desperation. What they call “far-right” is often just someone who believes in silly little things like personal freedom, fiscal responsibility, and the radical notion that you shouldn’t be body-slammed over a vote. Shocking, I know.


Tyranny in a Southern Accent

Let’s not lose sight of what’s really happening here. This isn’t just about Colton Moore. It’s about a system so drunk on power that it can’t handle a single dissenting voice. They didn’t slam Moore to the floor because he broke any laws. They did it because he broke their rules.


The unspoken ones that say, “You will do as you’re told, or you will pay the price.” And the price, in this case, is public humiliation, threats of arrest, and a smear campaign courtesy of the usual media suspects. It’s not democracy—it’s tyranny in a southern drawl.


Colton Moore: The Hero We Didn’t Know We Needed

Through it all, Moore remains unbowed. They can slam him to the floor, call him names, and threaten him with handcuffs, but he won’t fold. He’s proving something that terrifies the swamp creatures: that standing up for your beliefs is still possible, even in the face of overwhelming pressure.


Let’s be clear: Moore isn’t the villain here. He’s the hero in a suit and tie, showing the world that courage isn’t dead, even in a chamber full of career politicians and spineless bureaucrats.


Conclusion: Georgia on Our Minds

Georgia, you’re not just the Peach State anymore. You’re the Dysfunctional Drama Capital of the South. Your statehouse is a soap opera, your lawmakers are corrupt, and your principles are on life support.


In the end, this isn’t just about Georgia, Colton Moore, or even Speaker Burns. It’s about the broader battle between freedom and tyranny, individuality and groupthink. America could use a lot more Colton Moores and a lot fewer Speaker Burns-es.


Disclaimer: The story involving Colton Moore is a modern-day "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" being played out right before our eyes. This incident is just one chapter in a series of political blunders unfolding in Georgia—featuring Fani Willis, Governor Kemp, Stacey Abrams, election fraud allegations, and an ever-growing list of swampy shenanigans. The swamp in Georgia runs deep, but Colton Moore and others like him are fighting the fight to drain it. And let’s be honest—Governor Colton Moore has a pretty good ring to it.



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