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Dr. W. P. “Buddy” Witherspoon and Rev. Scott Crutchfield were the lead speakers at the Blessings of Liberty Celebration in Travelers Rest, Sunday, July 4, 2010, that attracted more than 150 people. 

“When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.—

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—

Barack Obama revealed his goal for the Supreme Court when he complained on Chicago Radio Station WBEZ-FM in 2001 that the Earl Warren Court wasn't "radical" enough because "it didn't break free from the essential constraints placed by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution" in order to allow "redistribution of wealth." Now that Obama is President, he has the power to nominate Supreme Court justices who will "break free" from the Constitution and join him in "fundamentally transforming" America.

That's the essence of his choice of Elena Kagan as his second Supreme Court nominee. She never was a judge, and her paper trail is short but it's long enough to prove that she is a clear and present danger to the Constitution.

“The history of the present [government] is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states.”  An interesting quote.  Sounds like it came from a talk radio diatribe, or possibly from a right-wing conservative blog.  Actually, it comes from our Declaration of Independence.  In that document the term I have in brackets—government— was actually “King of Great Britain.” 

Pastor David Gallamore announces that this is the largest crowd yet to attend Rock Springs’ July 4th Celebration.

Koreans Express Appreciation for American Sacrifices for Their Freedom

Upstate chapters of the Korean War Veterans Association joined together Saturday in remembrance of the 60th Anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War, June 25th, 1950. The event revolved around a buffet luncheon at the Phoenix Inn in Greenville. Several natives of Korea who are now naturalized American citizens attended and participated in the program.

Reverend Peter Chong, pastor of All Nations Full Gospel Church opened the program with the Invocation.

The Greenville County Republican Women’s Club conducted its annual Americanism meeting June 24 with a luncheon at the Poinsett Club. The theme was “Let Freedom Ring.”

The guest of honor and main speaker was Willie Thompson, a Vietnam veteran who served in the Marines.

The musical program was presented by Greenville in Harmony, a women’s chorus affiliated with Sweet Adelines International. Club members brought items for residents of the Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson. Nancee Lee Yearick organized the program.

Victoria Elizabeth Black (Tori Beth) won the National American Legion Oratorical Contest and $18,000 college scholarship in Indianapolis, Indiana,  April 11, 2010. She began the journey at her local Post 44, the Leverette-Thomas American Legion Post in Iva, S.C. in the January competition. She continued to advance to Zone, State and finally Nationals! The National Competition was incredible as the 53 contestants, all completely prepared, and delivered 8-10 minute orations on the Constitution of the United States of America, along with a 3-5 minute impromptu speech drawn during each round.

Newspaper Endorsements

Folks in The Dark Corner don’t put much stock in newspaper endorsements of political candidates. Some observers in our neck of the woods will tell you that endorsements by some daily newspapers should be avoided - that they can hurt more than they help. They certainly didn’t appear to help Congressmen Bob Inglis and Gresham Barrett very much in their recent bids for election.

The Times Examiner has never endorsed a candidate. The publisher says his readers are well informed and smart enough to decide who to vote for on their own.

Nikki Haley, Trey Gowdy Exceed Own Expectations

No one predicted that six-term Congressman Bob Inglis after spending gobs of money on television and radio ads, knocking on hundreds of doors and holding dozens of discussion meets, would only be able to  scrape up 29 percent of the vote in the district he once “owned.” Inglis only won 3 precincts in Greenville County and none in either Spartanburg or Union County.

Alan Keyes has now committed to print what many Americans have feared in silence. Keyes, a former Ambassador to the United Nations, Republican Presidential Candidate, author and public speaker, predicts that if President Obama persists in unilaterally granting blanket amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants, it will signal that our constitutional republic is “on the verge of outright dictatorship.”

Senators Leatherman, Knotts, O’Dell and Rankin Identified as Culprits

Legislation requiring voters to prove who they are when they vote by presenting identification failed to pass the South Carolina Senate last week. The legislation required identification by a South Carolina drivers license, South Carolina official identification card, a U. S. Passport, a U. S. Government identification or a voter identification card with a photo ID in order to vote in South Carolina.

Passage of the bill to close a clear loophole in the current law that allows voter fraud and abuse was the top priority for the South Carolina Republican Party this year.

Dr. and Mrs. Nicky Chavers and The Academy of Arts Drama Ministry concluded Summer Drama camp this past Friday. We at Bible Baptist Church were honored and blessed to be able to host the very first production of the summer by the Southern Drama Team. Last night a team of young people from all over the country performed “Joseph of Arimathea,” an original play written by Dr. Nicky Chavers.

The Constitution Party of South Carolina held their State Convention, Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Greenville. The State Convention was to nominate Constitution Party candidates for the general election to be held in November. SC State Chairman Ted Adams presided, and Convention President John Langville conducted the election of state officers.

Dr. Tom Kendall introduced Constitution Party nominee for the 4th Congressional District, Dave Edwards, who is a real estate broker in Greenville. Dave believes that it is a citizen’s duty to stand up for the rights and principles of Constitutional government that our founders secured for us. More information about Dave can be found at: www.Daveedwards4congress.com.

The elections of 2010 are bringing change to South Carolina. Some of the changes can be attributed to Barack Obama – not in support of him but in opposition to his policies and the chaos he is creating in the nation and world. Other changes in the Palmetto State are occurring in the State Government, the Republican Party and a large segment of the Democrat Party.

The election of Barack Obama and the takeover of the U. S. Senate and House by leftists, socialists, progressive Communists and liberal Democrats has awakened a sleeping giant that has surfaced in the form of “Tea Parties.”

Inglis Attacks, Gowdy Strikes Back

The last meeting before vote in the primary runoff election between Bob Inglis and Trey Gowdy took place Monday morning at the Poinsett Club. The event was sponsored by the Upstate Republican Women’s Club.

Deb Sofield was moderator of the event and maintained control over questions and time allowed for answers.

Congressman Inglis, showing signs of stress from his toughest race yet for the congressional seat, was constantly on the attack. He lashed out at Gowdy campaign aide Dan Hoover, accusing Hoover of accusing him of lying.

On the final evening of the historical four-day Greenville visit by His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, a private VIP reception was held at White Oak, historic home of Furman University President. The event served as a thank you to the sponsors of The Duke of Edinburgh Foundation Award.

Saylors Accuses Family Oriented Former Gay Group of Not Meeting Requirements of PTA’s “Diversity and Inclusion Policy”

Regina Griggs, Executive Director of PFOX, “Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays,” a family organization that educates the public on the message of hope and support for students, families and educators affected by homosexuality, gender confusion and school bullying, alleges that “the PTA has become a left-wing advocacy group instead of serving the needs of all children.

Allegations that “Harry Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” a Factor in Outcome

Harry Cato has represented Northern Greenville County in the South Carolina House for two decades. During those years he has never had a serious challenge – until this year.

Two challengers, Nathan Earle and Tom Corbin filed to challenge Cato in the Republican Primary. Corbin got more than enough votes to take the victory outright and replace Cato as the Republican candidate.