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@GilGatch

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Full-time Trial Lawyer. Part-time South Carolina State Rep - District 94 | Dorchester & Charleston counties | Georgetown Law ‘19

Summerville, SC
Joined November 2020
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
Everyday Sergeant at Arms takes the Mace & places it in front of the Speaker. The SC House Mace is the oldest legislative mace in use in the US. It’s been the custom every day, since 1880, upon the opening of session, to lay it upon its specially prepared rack on the Rostrum.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
11 months
We are so blessed to be able to welcome our first sweet little angel into the world. Claire Boswell Gatch 8lbs 12oz 21.25 inches
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@Riley_Gaines_ @SCGOP @SFC_Network @SCFreedomCaucus Hey @Riley_Gaines_ Not all amendments had been taken up yet. This picture shows the votes on the amendment making it a crime punishable by 20 years.
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@GilGatch
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
A family law client hasn’t seen his only child in over 15 months. We’ve been working tirelessly on this case. He just texted me a picture that brought me to tears. Finally after much hard work, prayers, and many court hearings, he was reunited with his son. I wish I could share
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
2 years
Twelve years. What a ride. What a blessing. I love you Heather. #HappyAnniversary
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
Happy Birthday to my wife and my love. What a special birthday this is. Perhaps the last quiet, sleep in late, lazy around the house birthday for a long time. I love you babe. Proud of you for everything you do everyday. And I can’t wait to embark on this new journey with you.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
2 years
What a week it has been. It’s such an honor serving Summerville and South Carolina.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
🚨VOTERS🚨 FYI—the Freedom Caucus tried to defund veterans, police, fire departments, safety upgrades, crosswalks, flooding mitigation, dredging, medical clinics, the YMCA, family & community centers, rehab facilities & centers for the mentally ill.
@SCFreedomCaucus
South Carolina Freedom Caucus
1 year
🚨 Vote on 354 earmark requests from legislators spending almost 💰400 million in taxpayer money. This mountain of pork was dropped on members at 1AM. Seems the House took Pelosi’s lead on passing it and then seeing what’s in it 🐖🐖
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
Thank you for all of your messages today. Mom is doing well after surgery. A small stroke led to the discovery of an aneurysm in her frontal lobe. Pic below shows how they fill the bubble w/coils. Keep her in your prayers as she recovers. Thank you #MUSC for such wonderful care.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
Some shots of work this year in the House. There are good times and tough times up there. In everything I do, I strive to be faithful with the responsibility that has been given to me.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@prageru Faith in God. Virtue towards humanity.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
That moment when @elonmusk tweets a @votetimscott video with you and your wife in it that gets 14 million views. 🫣 #prettycool
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
The great people of SC want transparency and accountability. Is this the tip of an iceberg? What other hidden failures will be discovered through this process? South Carolinians deserve to know the truth. #ImpeachEckstrom
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
@MicahCaskey @jwarrensc I “caved” to the political system? Every judge was incredibly qualified and each candidate would have been a superb choice. We legislators simply had a difference in opinion as to which candidate was most qualified for the job. Congrats to the newly elected judges.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
A sobering and prescient message by @ericmetaxas echoing the words of #Bonhoeffer to the pre-Nazi church of Germany. Are you awake church leaders? #LettertotheAmericanChurch
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
What an honor to have our Lieutenant Governor @PamelaEvette in @SummervilleSC today hosted by our wonderful Summerville @scchamber
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@prageru The media.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
Help me celebrate the most precious gift God has ever given me. My love, my life, my partner in all things was born on this day not that many years ago. I love you babe. Happy birthday.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@prageru 🦇 💩 🤪 You know what it means.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
On this day 10 years ago we were doing this! Take me back!!
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus Anyone reading this who is even vaguely familiar with the process knows that FC’s tweet is purposely misleading. Be careful—they want to mislead YOU. How can voters trust anything the FC says? They say they care about transparency and then post stuff like this.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@evannewman_sc @SCFreedomCaucus I heard that the FC was responsible for getting the Epstein client list too. Great job.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
10 months
Just in case we all forgot: The most rigorous and comprehensive analysis of scientific studies conducted on the efficacy of masks for reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses — including Covid-19 — was published late last month. Its conclusions, said Tom Jefferson, the
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@SCFreedomCaucus Wait a minute. So RINOs worked with Dems and lobbyists to create a constitutional carry bill “to undermine conservatives” and you all voted for it anyway?
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
What a pleasure to see our Governor @henrymcmaster and his lovely wife in Dorchester County. I am grateful for his leadership during such a difficult time. @gop @scgop
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
I hope @realDailyWire & @lukerosiak watch this video compilation of what is known as the “Freedom Caucus Shuffle” where @SCFreedomCaucus members put up gotcha amendments and then run away from the podium, refusing to take questions. How does this promote transparency?
@PalmettoTruthSC
Palmetto Truth Project
1 year
Lots of talk about @SCFreedomCaucus “fighting” for us at the statehouse…but when you’re legislating for likes and retweets, you do more running than fighting. These legislators can’t take questions because their proposals are nonsense designed for social media posts.
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Gil Gatch
5 months
In an unprecedented move, the @SCFreedomCaucus breaks with their longstanding practice of refusing to work with others and announced yesterday its collaboration with the SC Senate to violate the Constitution and endanger the public by keeping accused criminals out on bond.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
Lean into #Jesus . Your worries are safe at His feet. Your future is secure in His hands.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
2 years
It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to be chosen to represent the great people of Summerville SC to the State House. If you’ll have me, I look forward to serving you for the next two years as well. #gop @scgop @gop
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Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus What’s “moderate” about letting South Carolinians decide for themselves if they want to bet or not? I’m for LESS government interference and MORE individual freedom. FC wants more government control. That doesn’t sound like a very conservative position guys.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@SCFreedomCaucus You guys also played matchmaker for @taylorswift13 and @tkelce and don’t really get enough credit for it. Keep it up guys. #SCHFCwins
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
10 months
BE SAFE everyone. If you have an issue, call, text, DM whatever me, and I’ll get you the help and resources that you need. #HurricaneIdalia
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@elonmusk @votetimscott See you Monday Elon? Charleston is pretty amazing!
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 months
@ChasCityPaper I think you guys forget that the constituents of this state determine what bills we pass. We work for the people. Not the paper.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@SCFreedomCaucus The FC has successfully brought us the Epstein client list, Lewinsky’s blue dress, and located Amelia Earhart’s crash site. Tomorrow they reveal the true identity of DB Cooper! Can’t wait guys! #SCHFCwins
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus @RepAdamMorgan Just post the video already. Who’s the one spinning here?
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
4 months
🚨🚨 The @SCFreedomCaucus just voted to defund arts programs in low income communities, faith based institutions, and elementary schools. Fortunately, common sense prevails. @scartscomm
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
I too was very concerned about AG Wilson’s comments about wanting a “seat at the table.” So, is the problem with the way we elect judges or is it that the executive branch wants more power? 🤷🏻‍♂️
@leonstav
Leon Stavrinakis🇺🇸🇬🇷✌️
1 year
Diffusing appointive power of the judiciary among the 170 people elected closest to the citizenry and most often by them as opposed to handing it to the executive branch prevents undue influence over courts and also limits the already massive power of the state over a free people
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Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus What’s “telling” is that I specifically stated that while @RepAdamMorgan ‘s amendment was “very good subject matter” it obviously violated rule 9.3 and the Speaker agreed. Why didn’t you tweet that? 🤔 I’d support a bill on the subject going through subcommittee so we can have
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
My heart breaks for what took place in York County. Heather and I are praying for Dr. Lesslie's family and the Rock Hill community.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 months
Happy Easter from little Gil and little Lance #Easter
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus 🚨Truth Alert 🚨 The Justices who overturned the lower court were all elected by the JMSC Lawyer-Legislator who LOST today. Why didn’t you tweet that? 🤔 It’s because it doesn’t fit your false narrative that the system is corrupt. The system works no matter who the lawyer is.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
Happy Independence Day
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
So many mixed emotions on this day marked by tragedy and sacrifice. I pray we #neverforget
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 months
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
It was an honor having #POTUS candidate @VivekGRamaswamy visit my hometown #SummervilleSC today on his campaign tour. @TriciaOhio
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@Riley_Gaines_ @SCFreedomCaucus Riley. This just isn’t what happened. You’re parroting the freedom caucus narrative. They’re manipulating you because you don’t have the whole story. Please let me know if I can help explain further.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@ThomasMcElveen @JoeBReporter @reprussellott Heck no! These things are priceless and going on my wall in the office.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
June 30th is the day to chip in even just $10 to the @votetimscott campaign.
@votetimscott
Tim Scott
1 year
What would I do as President? The exact opposite of what Joe Biden’s done. ✅ Turn the spigot off and stop printing and spending money ✅ Ignite our energy economy ✅ Make the 2017 tax cuts permanent ✅ Ensure every child in every zip code has quality education
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
10 months
@noahrainbowSC Noah. I don’t believe that lying or perpetuating a farce (which flies in the face of science ⬆️⬆️ by the way) is courteous. To the contrary, it’s evil.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
10 months
FedEx. You’re killing me. My frozen meals: always delivered late in the day (melted) or dropped off in the sun (also melted). My fragile packages: delivered sideways even with “This Way Up ⬆️” stickers. Today, I asked a FedEx driver if he wouldn’t mind grabbing a package
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
I have a lot of respect for my colleagues across the hall, but impeachment should begin in the House. Let’s show SC how it works—a bipartisan stand in both chambers for accountability and transparency. #ImpeachEckstrom @MaryGreenNews @BeckyBuddstv @JoeBReporter @seannaadcox_pc
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
The world lost a true hero today. Rock was the epitome of patriotism and self sacrifice. He was a legend, and we were so blessed to know him. The impact he had on Fort Bragg, the 82nd, 2Fury, and the country is immeasurable. May he Rest In Peace 🇺🇸
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
2 years
Thanks @Twitter for helping me get my Twitter account back. Got hacked for the first time.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
10 months
@RobertKennedyJr @mtaibbi Not by advocating abortion up to 9-months. That literally kills the middle class.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@fitsnews I think the headline should be more like “JMSC Lawyer-Legislator loses to Proponent of Judicial Reform in front of Justices who are supposedly biased in favor Lawyer-Legislators” This is another example the cuts against the judicial reform narrative. The system works.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@JoeBReporter @RepAdamMorgan @JosiahMagnuson If there is any single piece of evidence that should cast doubt on Morgan and Magnuson’s ability to tell the truth, it’s the unabashed, white-knuckle clinching to this victim narrative which never happened. I was there. @SCHouseGOP
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
I filed H.3981 earlier this year because I was concerned about the amount of earthquakes we experience here in SC. Very few people realize that 10-15 earthquakes take place here every year. 1/2
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus @SCHouseGOP Never happened. You guys need to write some new songs.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus @jones4liberty @ThomasBeach Anyone who can read this, go #FactCheck this tweet. You’ll see that it’s NOT true. It was the @SCHouseGOP amendment by Rep. West that did this. Why the dishonesty guys? Why no transparency? I thought that was the problem with the swamp.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus @jones4liberty @ThomasBeach @SCHouseGOP The Bible is often quoted by FC members to support their amendments. It’s been 8 years since I graduated from seminary. What does the Bible say about lying?
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
Looking forward to this. Only negative so far is that it didn’t come signed. ☺️ @ericmetaxas
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
2 years
To my mom—without your voice in my head and your love in my heart, I wouldn’t be who I am today. #happymothersday
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@MicahCaskey @evannewman_sc @SCFreedomCaucus Didn’t the FC break the Nancy Kerrigan story?
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
10 months
Guys. I graduated from seminary. I was a pastor for almost 8 years. I grew up and lived at church from a young age. I’ve been to Jerusalem, led worship on the Sea of Galilee, worshiped and studied with Calvinists, Arminianists, Orthodox, Catholics, Pentecostals, Charismatics,
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@SCFreedomCaucus @NotDrinkinBud @brandonguffeysc @Riley_Gaines_ Finally! The truth! You don’t care about governing or SC. This is just a way for you to make money running campaigns against @MicahCaskey and other @SCHouseGOP members. 💰💰
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
9 months
Can’t win them all @murrellsmith Go Greenwave! @SummervilleFB
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
4 months
Hey guys. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the new gun law in SC that was signed by the Governor on Thursday. Please see my full explanation below and the attached SLED guidance. If you have any specific questions, give me a call. 843-800-2020
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
10 months
Why does the mainstream media never focus on issues like this? Is this sabotage? Terrorism? Incompetence? Where is the investigative journalism?
@TheInsiderPaper
Insider Paper
10 months
NEW 🚨 3rd largest US Oil Refinery to shut down after devastating fire in Garyville, Louisiana
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
As one of the Republicans who voted against this bill, I’m very disappointed to see this signed into law. I simply cannot reconcile being pro-life and being for the death penalty. States shouldn’t be in the death business—either before birth or after. @JSCollinsAP
@postandcourier
The Post and Courier
3 years
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed into law a bill that forces death row inmates for now to choose between the electric chair or a newly formed firing squad.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
It was a great pleasure welcoming @govrondesantis and his wife @caseydesantis to my hometown and House District in Summerville, SC
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus Anyone reading this should know that these claims by FC are laughable. FC’s amendments are so bad that they often withdraw them themselves! 🤣 To say @tommypopeSC was being unfair by ruling out badly drafted amendments that clearly violated germaneness rules is disingenuous and
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the Freedom Caucus fully supports the SC Senate to violate its constitutional duty. As a result, 540 terms of court will be canceled, half of which are criminal terms of court. This means law breakers stay out on bond longer without being forced
@SCFreedomCaucus
South Carolina Freedom Caucus
5 months
Stay strong Senator @WesClimer and Co! And ignore House Leadership—nothing annoys them more than principled, substantive representation.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
What’s the meaning of this!?
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
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Gil Gatch
3 years
It was such a pleasure meeting Ambassador @NikkiHaley tonight.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
9 months
Pray for Israel.
@TreyYingst
Trey Yingst
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Apocalyptic scenes right now in southern Israel.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
Today we honor those who fought and died for our freedom, to which they “gave the last full measure of devotion.” We pay tribute to you for the ultimate sacrifice you made to protect our great nation. What great cost; may we not take it for granted.
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Gil Gatch
1 year
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
3 years
My bill requires that home owners be informed about earthquake coverage by their insurance company, affording them the opportunity to select that coverage if they choose. Below is the link to the bill. 2/2
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
2 years
@MPowersNorrell I’m 6’3”. Heather is 6’0”. We purchase extra space so we aren’t annoying or intrusive. It’s called “courtesy” I think.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
4 months
@SCFreedomCaucus @scartscomm That’s right…punish Christian schools and poor communities because of a gummy bear. 👍🏻👍🏻
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
6 months
I think @garminfitness @garmin is wrong for not giving out badges and points for 70k steps in a day. Don’t think this is gonna happen again. #garmin
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
6 months
So, I guess if it’s not for the championship, your best players don’t play? Why am I watching this?
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
11 months
Maranatha
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
4 years
Overwhelmed by the love and support as I embark upon this nascent journey at the SC State House. I am honored to serve the great people of District 94 in Summerville. Thank you to each and every one of you who made this possible.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@Jscottpace @NancyMace You apparently don’t understand defamation law Representative Pace.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@JustinBamberg You need to start a Penecostal praise and worship band.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@MicahCaskey @SCFreedomCaucus Quite the inspiration of confidence. They don’t even know their own members are requesting “pork” they condemn others for. #classic
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
2 years
@fernroah24 Unbelievable. I am not a fan either. But this was a disgrace.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
@SCFreedomCaucus It wasn’t a defense. It was an accusation. One for which you failed to respond—for obvious reasons.
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
5 months
@SlickTweetsSC @SCFreedomCaucus The FC is single handedly responsible for some of the greatest discoveries the world has ever seen. But the real MAGIC is the FC refuse to take the credit they deeply deserve. The FC’s main tenets are 1) humility and 2) lifting others above themselves. #SCHFCwins
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
10 months
I’d like to know the answer to this one too.
@libsoftiktok
Libs of TikTok
10 months
The trans terrorist who murdered 6 kids at a Christian school 5 months ago left a manifesto which still hasn’t been released. The terrorist in FL who killed 3 in a racially motivated attack had details of his manifesto released a few hours after the shooting. Why?
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@GilGatch
Gil Gatch
1 year
Tonight @elonmusk said he wants @Twitter to be the “least untrustworthy place on the internet.” I hope he succeeds.
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