Dean Allen, Candidate for South Carolina's Adjutant General, Hosts "Machine Gun Social," Raffling Off Assault Rifle

South Carolina is in the news again.  Approximately 500 people showed up yesterday for the kick-off of Dean Allen's candidacy for state adjutant general -- $25 for barbecue and ammunition to take target practice with the weapon of their choice. There's more. The sweepstakes for the assault rifle, reportedly the type used against U.S. troops in Vietnam, was thrown in at no charge.

Allen, 58, said the "machine gun social" was his way of celebrating the second amendment and showing solidarity against gun-rights opponents? Really Mr. Allen? Why does that sound like a barefaced lie to me? Considering South Carolina's dubious track record of less than above-board politicians -- Gov. Mark "The Adulterer and Liar" Sanford, Rep. Joe "You Lie" Wilson, for example. Allen is hoping that this shindig will net him some votes. Gee, I wonder if he ever stopped to figure out what type of extremists he will attract?

For those of you wondering about this office he is seeking, South Carolina is the only state that elects its adjutant general, who administers the Army and Air National Guard, the State Guard and the Emergency Management Division. Great, put a nut in such an important position.

Photo credit:  Dean Allen, Greenville Online, (GEORGE GARDNER/Staff)