Happy New Year, Y’all!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
We are facing a New Year with great uncertainty. We have a President of the United States who is only interested in carrying out his liberal leftist agenda to “transform” our constitutional republic into a socialist, Islamic dictatorship under a world government that is bent on redistributing the wealth of this nation to the “have-nots” of the world. He is intentionally rendering the greatest nation the world has ever known to be defenseless against our enemies.
He is dismantling the defense establishment at a time of great danger. At the same time, he is living the lifestyle of the “rich and famous” on borrowed money and flying around the world and from town to town in a huge airplane as if cost was no consideration. He has proven that he has no interest in saving the nation from economic ruin.
If Voters Only Knew Some History
- By John F. McManus - New American
Last April, a candidate for reelection to his House seat was asked during a town hall meeting to estimate how many in the U.S. Congress were “card-carrying Marxists or International Socialists.” Without hesitation, he responded, “There are about 78 to 81 members of the Democratic Party that are members of the Communist Party.” He pointed to their membership of “the Congressional Progressive Caucus.” His frankness drew immediate attention, not only from media representatives locally, but some nationally.
The congressman who pointed the finger at this sizable number of colleagues is Allen West, the representative of Florida’s 22nd District, which is situated in a portion of southeastern Florida that includes Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The response likely cost him his reelection. In the very tight 2012 race, he lost by a few thousand votes and didn’t concede defeat until almost two weeks after Election Day.
Why the Founding Fathers Matter
- By Tom DeWeese
It has become typical in school text books, in public discussions, and in the smug wisdom of Progressives, to diminish the words and actions of those who led the founding of the United States. However, now that the nation has gone through what Al Gore called a “wrenching transformation” away from limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty (all major ingredients to making the US the freest and most prosperous nation in history) it’s time to listen again to their wisdom.
Thomas Jefferson warned us to ...
Realistic Bookstore Manager
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Greg Harrison, manager of the Confederate Book Store and Gift Shop, in dress uniform, greets visitors at the entrance of the shop located at the Library and Museum of Confederate History owned and operated by the 16th Regiment, SCV. The popular attraction for visitors from as far away as Russia is located at 15 Boyce Avenue, in the Pettigru Historic District of Greenville, South Carolina. Admission and scheduled tours are free. For questions and arrangements for special group and school tours, call (864) 421-9039.
Hobby Lobby Defying Obamacare Abortion Mandate
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Attorney Kyle Duncan on website: The Company Will Continue to... Remain True to their Faith, it is not their Intention, as a Company to Pay for Abortion-inducing Drugs
Faced with threats of fines as high as $1.3 million per day, Hobby Lobby, the Christian-owned company ordered by Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor to comply with the pro-abortion provisions of Obamacare or face stiff fines has, according to their attorney, decided to defy the mandate.
In a statement posted on the company website, attorney Kyle Duncan said, “The company will continue to provide health insurance to all qualified employees. To remain true to their faith, it is not their intention, as a company, to pay for abortion-inducing drugs.”
At least a dozen lawsuits have been filed by Christian owned and operated companies and institutions.
School Shootings
- By Frank Hall - Greenville, SC
The main topic of the day seems to be the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Dec 14th• Can you believe that one lone 24-year-old “man” violated the rights of 26 people, 20 children and 6 adults, disrespecting their status as human beings, and treating them like “stuff,’ trash, to be abused and discarded as of no value? The police say he shot each victim from three to eleven times. Why did he shoot them so many times? Was it some macabre sense of compassion? Did he see them wallowing in their blood, screaming in pain, begging someone to rescue them? Did he shoot them again and again until they remained quiet, to put them out of their misery, like we would an injured wild animal? Or did he stand belligerently over them and mutter through clenched teeth, “Shut up. Kid. When I shoot someone they are supposed to roll over quietly and die. How dare you intrude upon my auditory space with your pitiful begging for mercy!”
Eleven Days Before Christmas
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
On Friday before Christmas I pondered what to put in this space since this issue is dated after Christmas. It was then I discovered an anonymous poem sent to me by a friend. The poem delicately related the Christ of Christmas to the events of today. Don’t be surprised if you shed a tear of both sadness and joy.
Wilson Promoted to Petty Officer Second Class
- By Barbara Wilson
Mary Beth Wilson at the Navy awards and promotion ceremony held in Alexander Hall, Thursday, December 6, 2012, at her base in Fort Gordon, Georgia, USA standing with her mother Barbara Wilson. Over 500 Navy commanders, sailors & family members were present. Mary was promoted to rank of E-5, and is now 'Petty Officer Second Class'. Petty Officer Wilson, 24, is a CTI (Cryptologic Technicians Interpretive) Hebrew linguist. She is the daughter of Duane "Bud" and Barbara L. Wilson, of Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
The Principles of Evanjellyfish Christianity
- By Mike Scruggs
Many people believe that Evanjellyfish Christianity is rapidly displacing Evangelical Christianity in the United States and Britain. A historical analysis of this increasingly popular and trendy adaptation of Christianity reveals surprisingly deep roots and a well-established set of principles.
The first principle of Evanjellyfish Christianity is TOLERANCE. Tolerance is their ultimate, unquestioned virtue. The underlying multiculturalist principle here is that all moral or theological truths are relative and equal no matter what their source. In this chaotic system of theology, one truth is as good as another, and nobody’s truth is ever questioned—unless they believe that there are absolute truths. Believing in absolute truths is intolerant because it implies that some people are in serious error. Having to defend serious error and all sorts of nonsense and to suppress even obvious absolute truths for the sake of tolerance tends to make Evanjellyfish Christians fact and logic averse. Thus emotion always trumps facts and logic in their discourse, usually accompanied by much rambling nonsense.
Children of the Confederacy Participate in Monument Dedication
- By Pam Evans
The Joseph Evan Davis Chapter #907 Children of the Confederacy was honored to participate in the Memorial Dedication Ceremony for the Monument honoring Union County Confederate Pensioners of Color on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Monroe, NC. Andrew Myers, President of Joseph Evan Davis Chapter, brought greetings. Other members of the chapter distributed programs and memorial ribbons, and they reserved the seating for the descendants of the Confederate pensioners who were being honored. They had the honor of meeting Real Daughter, Mattie Clyburn Rice, and of seeing many Confederate artifacts, including the cane owned by President Jefferson Davis, that were on display inside the Union County Court House. This is the first monument of its kind to honor pensioners of color, and it was a privilege to have a part in this historic occasion. The Joseph Evan Davis Chapter is sponsored by Winnie Davis Chapter No. 442, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Joyful Harps Bring Christmas Cheer to Southern Hearts
- By Terry M. Thacker
Surrounded by the relics of civil war, the Joyful Harps rang out the joyous sounds of the carols of the Prince of Peace this past Friday night at the South Carolina 16th Regiment Museum.
An audience of well over 100 came to the museum to enjoy light refreshments, fellowship and a concert of Celtic harp music from the sisters Raquelle and Heather Sheen, who make up the Joyful Harps duet.
The sisters, attired in Civil War-period hoopskirts, played such Christmas favorites as Silent Night, What Child is This?, O Holy Night, Joy to the World and The Coventry Carol, to name a few.
End Gun Free School Zones
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
We have witnessed yet another massacre of innocent children in a gun free school zone. When will school decision-makers learn that teachers and administrators cannot protect children against a gun, knife or ball bat-wielding assailant with their bare hands? Children must be protected from evil people who would harm and even kill them. Teachers and administrators must be given the tools and ability to ensure safety to the greatest degree humanly possible. The “gun free” craze virtually prevents safe schools by creating a “soft target” for killers. Children become “sitting ducks” for deranged killers seeking fame as mass murderers.
The massacre of students and school staff in Connecticut, Friday, was a demonic act of evil. Could it have been prevented, or minimized? That answer, in my view and that of others, is a qualified “yes.” Measures could have been taken to discourage such behavior and limit the loss of life.
Sen. Katrina Shealy Addresses Republican Women
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Conservative Business Woman Defeated Controversial Sen. “Jake” Knotts as Petition Candidate
Newly elected Sen. Katrina Shealy, who defeated veteran Sen. “Jake” Knotts to represent District 23 in Lexington County, was the December guest speaker for the Greenville County Republican Women's Club Luncheon at the Poinsett Club.
SCSSAR marks 237th Anniversary of Battle of Great Canebrake
- By Thomas C. Hanson
SIMPSONVILLE — The Col. Robert Anderson Chapter of the South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution was the host chapter for the 237th anniversary of the Battle of the Great Canebrake, Dec. 1 at historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville.
J.D. Norris, chapter president, was master of ceremonies. Tom Weidner gave a history of the battle, and David Johnson, SCSSAR chaplain, delivered the invocation and benediction.
Memorial Dedication for Confederate Pensioners of Color
- By Pam Evans
On Saturday, December 8, 2012, a memorial dedication ceremony was held in Monroe, NC, to honor ten black Confederate pensioners who had served with honor in the War Between the States. This is the first monument of its kind to be dedicated to Confederate Soldiers of color who served honorably during the War. The ceremony began with a welcome from Tony Way, President of the Union County's Pensioners of Color Monument Committee of the NC Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Ronnie S. Roach, Heritage Defense Committee Representative, prepared the assembly for the Presentation of Colors, which were presented by the 16th South Carolina Troops Color Guard from Greenville, SC, and the Navy JROTC of Sun Valley High School, Indian Trail, NC. Mark Evans, Chaplain-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, gave the Invocation. Ronald Lee Perdue, Commander of the Lt. F.C. Frazier Camp 668 of High Point, North Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, read the Resolution from the Union County Board of Commissioners, proclaiming December 8, 2012, "Confederate Pensioners of Color Day."
Haley Picks Scott to Replace DeMint
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Governor Nikki Haley named Rep. Tim Scott of Charleston to replace Sen. Jim DeMint as South Carolina’s Junior Senator.
Tim Scott has experienced the American dream. He is a self-made man, who listened to the advice of mentors and worked diligently. He was taught moral and ethical standards as a child in his home and church, and studied hard in school while working part-time jobs. He started and operated his own successful business, served on the Charleston County Council for a dozen years and was elected chairman four times.
Please, NO Lying Contests
- By Frank Hall - Greenville, SC
If the Democrats say something is white it probably is black. If the Democrats say something is sweet it probably is sour. If the Democrats say, “This bill is the mainstay of our war on poverty,” it will probably increase, not decrease, poverty and dependence on government “charity.” If the Democrats say, “This bill will decrease pollution in our lakes and rivers,” it most likely won’t decrease pollution significantly, but it will force polluters to give big bucks to incumbent politicians’ re-election funds in order to obtain waivers and permits to keep on polluting.
Reap As One Sows
- By Bill Ivy - John's Island, SC
Iran has stated from the beginning that its nuclear exploration was for the development of energy, and not for the development of its war machine. Israel already has nuclear weapons gained through the United States Government, its ally. If Iran sought to have nuclear weapons could it not have approached its Big Boy ally Russia, being a simple case of, “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander”?
Too Many Parallels to Ignore
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Having apologized to Rudy Schmidt and the Germans for believing Americans could never be deceived as they were by a popularly chosen leader, it is disturbing to view the similarities between the United States in 2012 and Germany in 1929-1939.
John Toland’s 2-volume Biography of Adolph Hitler published by Doubleday in 1976 describes a pre-World War II Germany in a way that reads like the headlines of today’s newspapers. Substitute the words “wealthy (successful productive) Americans” for “Jews” and you have what began as the demonization of a segment of society that was blamed for the financial problems of the nation and ended with what has become known as the Holocaust.
A Few More Stops Before Home
- By Terry M. Thacker
Well, let's wrap this up, shall we? It's time for me to get back to Greenville so I can go back to work and make a living. I left you last week in Gettysburg and now I have to get back on the road and head south for about 500 miles. Yes, I am 500 miles away from home. Hey, that sounds like a good title for a song. I wonder if it's already taken.
Anyway, I left Gettysburg on that unseasonably chilly April morning, heading south on US 15 as it crosses the field over which General George Pickett's men charged almost 150 years ago. I crossed into Maryland and made my way to Frederick, a city I lived in for a while way back in the 80's.
My first top was the Roger B. Taney house, a brick structure located in the older part of town. Taney's place in history rests on writing the majority opinion in the famous Dred Scott case, asserting that Negro slaves were not citizens and were not entitled to the same rights as white men.
Being a Child Again … with Floats and Candy
- By Tammy Johnston
The excitement from 1,000 plus participants and 30 parade volunteers resonated through the chilly sunny December morning this past Saturday at the fun but chaotic staging area for the Travelers Rest parade.
All the participants had to line up in numerical processional order for the 10 am ride down through the streets of Travelers Rest.
Greenville High School Navy JROTC started the parade.
The Mayor of Travelers Rest, Wayne McCall, was next in the processional as well as other local and state officials – the State Senator Mike Fair, State Senator Tom Corbin, County Councilman Joe Dill, County Treasurer Jill Kintigh, and Sheriff Loftis from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
Reporter Graduates from NGU
- By James "Chip" Moore
The Times Examiner Reporter James “Chip” Moore with his daughter Diamond Shay Moore at his North Greenville University Graduation.
Holiday Pampering For Man’s Best Friend
- By Tammy Johnston
This past Saturday, Animal Care sponsored a fun-filled holiday event for God’s precious animals and their loving owners.
The event had toys, bowls and homemade dog treats that the owners could buy as stocking stuffers for their furry friends for Christmas.
The highlight of the event was the picture with Santa. Dogs came dressed in their favorite holiday fashions from red velvet outfits to bows and ribbons; each animal was ready to sit on Santa’s lap. After getting their picture taken, their owners could sit at the craft table and create a picture frame as a gift to give to a loved one of their animal sitting with Santa.
‘Fiscal Cliff’ Planned Climax of ‘Cloward-Piven’ Strategy?
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Strategy Seeks to Hasten Fall of Capitalism by Overloading Bureaucracy with Impossible Demands, Pushing Society into Crisis and Economic Collapse, Ushering in Socialism
Rush Limbaugh is one of the few public figures who has the courage to state emphatically that President Obama has no intention of fixing the economy.
“He’s at maximum damage potential right now. He can inflict the greatest damage possible for the purpose of transforming the country from capitalism to Western European socialism.” Limbaugh said on his radio program Monday afternoon, December 10, 2012.
The strategy being used by the Obama administration is thoroughly understood by the radical socialists running the country and the leadership of theDemocratic Party. Leading Republicans in the Congress are apparently clueless, or at least they appear to be.
Greenville County GOP Endorses Legislation to Nullify “Obamacare” in SC
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Party Executive Committee Unanimously Endorsed Proposed Legislation Intended to Nullify “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” in SC and Encourage Legislative Delegation to Cosponsor and Support Passage of Legislation
The Greenville County Republican Party Executive Committee on Monday, December 3rd, unanimously approved a resolution endorsing proposed legislation intended to nullify the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” commonly called “Obamacare” in South Carolina.
The resolution was proposed by county party First Vice Chairman Harry Kibler. During the discussion of the Resolution, several recent examples of Nullification practiced by various states were discussed. One prime example is nullification of the “Defense of Marriage Act” by certain states.
America, once “Divine Blessed,” Today, knows not God nor His “Works”
- By Bill Watkins
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.”
(Genesis 1:28)
“And there arose another generation after them, which knew not the Lord, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.”
(Judges 2:10)
To understand American history one must approach the subject from realization that first immigrants to America were Caucasian, predominately European, and descendents of Noah’s son, Japheth.
At the time of the Great Flood, God chose to save only Noah, his wife, three sons, Shem, Ham, Japheth, and their wives—a total eight people of the earth’s total inhabitants.
Sorry, Rudy! We Learned nothing from your Experience
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
LaVerle turned to me one evening recently and said: “I believe we already have a dictatorship.”
She said what I have been reluctant to even think. If we can believe the election results, a majority of the American people who bothered to register and vote elected Barack Obama to a second 4-year term as president of the United States. How could that have happened in view of his actions during the first four- year term?
A Deserving Woman Receives Fire Fighter of the Year Award
- By Tammy Johnston
Lois Keenan, Firefighter from River Falls Fire Department, Marietta, SC, received the coveted Firefighter of the Year award from her Fire Chief, David Emory, at their Christmas Firefighter Dinner this past Saturday evening. She is only the second woman in the 26-year history of the fire department to receive this prestigious award.
She recounts the moment that led up to the award. “I was not sure it was me. When they called my name, I was beside myself. I had tears in my eyes, and I could not stop grinning. I danced up to David Emory and thanked him, “So many other firefighters deserve this award more than me. I felt honored and proud that I was chosen to have received this award.”
Zais Speaks to Greenville Tea Party
- By James "Chip" Moore
When South Carolina State Superintendent of Education Dr. Mick Zais was elected to office he said, “To the best of my ability I will try to run the department like a business.”
Since being in office Zais has made progress in reorganizing agencies and has made the department more efficient. By reducing the size and cost of the department, Zais is able to put that money into the classroom. While speaking to the Greenville Tea Party on Thursday, November 29, 2012, he explained that 577 staff positions have been reduced down to 469. The reduction in size is permanent and permission from the General Assembly is needed to add any more positions. Zais stated that he is not done and will be eliminating more positions by not continuing them after they expire.
Funeral Services Held for Sgt. Channing “Bo” Hicks
- By Gilbert Scales
Sgt. Channing “Bo” Hicks was on patrol in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, when the unit was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised explosive device (IED) and small arms fire. Sgt. Hicks, 24, and another soldier, Specialist Joseph Richardson, 23, from Booneville, Arkansas, were killed.
They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
Channing Hicks was born in Greer, and graduated from Greer High School in 2006. He had decided to enlist in the U.S. Army before he graduated. He was a member of the US Army, participating in Basic Training at Fort Jackson, less than two weeks after graduating from Greer High School.
There They Go Again!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Obama killed Osama, saved General Motors for the Auto Workers Union, gave homosexuals protected status, promised to legalize millions of illegal aliens, stonewalled Congress on “Fast and Furious” and “Bengazi,” sued sovereign states, ignored the Constitution and somehow won a second term as President of the United States.
Now the Obama Administration and supporters have advice for the moderate liberals running the National Republican Party. “To win future elections, you must become more like us.” The moderate Republicans are swallowing the bait as if they were mindless guppies. They are grateful that the Socialist Democrats are so friendly and helpful. Now, finally, they can work together and compromise to solve the nation’s problems and win a share of elections.
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