Judge Rules “Council District Expense Fund” Illegal
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Full Council Must Hold Public Vote on Future Expenditures for Individual District Infrastructure Purposes
On February 8, 2010, Circuit Judge John C. Few signed a court order ruling that the Greenville County “Council District Expense Fund” violates the prohibition against delegating legislative authority in South Carolina Law, and that the “Council District Expense Fund” portion of the 2006-2007 budget for Greenville County is declared to be illegal.”
Ministry Advocates “Where Addiction Ends And Life Begins”
- By Lisa Price
Pastors and community leaders gather for a luncheon; filled with the solution to the drug problem in the Upstate.
Dr. David Gallamore, pastor of Rock Springs Baptist Church, invited pastors and business leaders of all denominations in Pickens County for a luncheon to welcome Wisdom In Living Life Ministry. The event gave the opportunity for Winn Freeman, Founder and CEO, to present them the facts about addiction; the epidemic destroying families and plaguing our community. The lunch was catered by Ann’s Cakes and Catering, along with a group of volunteers from Rock Springs Baptist Church who provided desserts to the crowd as they watched the DVD. It presented a dramatic depiction of firsthand accounts from former drug addicts; who went through transformation when they became students at Wisdom In Living Life Ministry.
Conservative Coalition Press Conference Reveals Voter Frustration
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Transcript Shows MSNBC Confused GOP - Tea Party Agreement
For the third time in two weeks, a public meeting was held to clarify misinformation regarding the cooperative agreement between the Greenville County Republican Party and the Upcountry Conservative Coalition that includes several Tea Party groups and others, some of whom show open hostility toward the Republican Party.
A news conference was called for 11 a.m. Friday, February 12 at Tommy’s Ham House in Greenville and announced by Roan A. Garcia-Quintana, Executive Director of “Americans Have Had Enough,” and a member of the Upcountry Conservative Coalition.
Eighth Annual Abbeville Scholar’s Conference
- By Bob Dowd
Recently my wife Marlene and I attended the Eighth Annual Abbeville Scholar’s Conference at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. The Abbeville Institute is the brain child of respected philosopher Donald Livingston of Emory University. The conference addressed current political and social issues, which have not been discussed in 144 years. The principles of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison of interposition and state nullification have again resurfaced as solutions to our current political crises emanating from an out-of-control corrupt Federal Government. These political abuses by the Federal Government are nothing new and frequently laws are passed which are in direct defiance of the U.S. Constitution.
All The Details Needed To Sound The Alarm Against Sustainable Development
- By Tom DeWeese
After more than 15 years of trying to warn Americans about the dangers of Sustainable Development, finally, many in the freedom movement are beginning to understand that it is the root of most of the issues we are fighting today. But it is a vast, complicated issue that is difficult to comprehend - even for those of us who have been studying it for so long. It is critical that all freedom-loving Americans grasp the true destructive force of evil that is Sustainable Development.
Obama Plan Will Destroy Military
- By Mike Scruggs
Sacrificing National Security to Insane Political Correctness
With little more than a year in office, President Obama and his overwhelming Democratic majority in Congress have managed to seriously undermine the economy by implementing inflationary government spending programs that actually strangle long-term job creation, threaten devaluation of the dollar, and risk the enormous wealth-destroying pain of hyperinflation. Because his policies are based on economic theories that do not pass the common sense test and have proved failures in Europe, Japan, and past American administrations, we can expect things to get worse unless the people’s outrage puts out the lights of the Obama administration in November 2010 and 2012.
Tea Parties Taking Country Back
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The “sleeping giant” has awakened and has stated its purpose as “taking America back” from the special interest groups and politicians that are moving the nation away from a sovereign republic governed by elected representatives of the people guided by the original intent of the Constitution of the United States.
The Tea Party movement has a unique opportunity during this election year to use its energy to take back control of American institutions that should be serving the people and are now serving the special interests of the central government. Tea Party activists are stepping forward to become candidates for public office and are supporting candidates and incumbents who have a record of service consistent with the provisions of the Constitution.
“Tea Party” Coalition Extends Cooperation with GOP
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
State and Local Leaders Hold Joint News Conference
Leaders of the Upstate Coalition of Conservative Organizations, a group that encompasses many Tea Party and Liberty movement activists, held a joint news conference with county and state GOP leaders at the Greenville County Republican Headquarters Monday morning to extend an agreement reached in Greenville to the state level.
The groups announced a cooperative agreement aimed at having the groups work together on mutual goals. The four areas of general agreement include:
Sarah Palin Energized Tea Party Convention
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Palin: “America is Ready for Another Revolution”
C-SPAN carried Sarah Palin’s address before the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville live to audiences around the world. The former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidential candidate was given a rousing welcome by an audience of 1,100 in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel ballroom.
It was reported that as many as 120 media outlets from at least 8 nations covered the first event of its kind.
“I’m a big supporter of this movement and America is ready for another revolution,” Palin told about 600 well-mannered convention attendees and another 500 or more cheering fans added for the Palin appearance.
Guest-Worker Programs Hurt American Workers
- By Mike Scruggs
There are many people who say that our only serious immigration problem is that there are 12 million immigrants in the country who are technically illegal. These people tend to believe that the only problem with 500,000 illegal immigrants per year is that they are, in liberal-speak, “undocumented.” They believe that everything would be fine if legal immigration were made easier and employers could have more legal guest-workers. The problem with this is that our legal immigration levels are also unprecedented. Legal immigration is now averaging about 1.0 million per year. Previous to 1987, it averaged only 300,000 per year, and the rate of illegal immigration was much lower. According to Harvard labor economist, George Borjas, himself a Cuban immigrant, a total immigration level of about 500,000 per year is the maximum that will not hurt native-born Americans and their families.
Sustainable Development “Livable Communities Act” S-1619
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Provides Government Enforcement of Marxist Vision of Utopia That Deprives Individuals of Private Property Rights
Readers of this publication know that most Sustainable Development policy has not come directly from laws passed in Congress. Rather it has been invoked through international treaties, Executive Orders, grant offerings and behind-the-scene “comprehensive plans” in local communities. Henry Lamb of Sovereignty International in a recent DeWeese Report states that “that’s about to change.”
Three States, Three Minutes
- By Terry M. Thacker
Over the years as I have traveled to many states and driven thousands of miles, I have visited so many interesting sites that I have even seen fit to pay a second and even a third visit to some of them – places such as the battlefields of Shiloh and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
In the last several travel articles I have been recounting a trip I took this past August to southern Tennessee and southeastern Missouri. As I began heading back toward South Carolina I decided to revisit a few places that I first visited 12 years earlier, on a trip I took in 1997.
One of those places was the small town of Cairo (pronounced Kay-ro), Illinois, which is located at the southernmost tip of the long state of Illinois.
Not a Good Year for RINOs
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The “handwriting is on the wall,” 2010 is not going to be a good year for RINOs. In case you have not been paying attention, RINO is a liberal, moderate or progressive politician that, in order to get elected in a conservative district or state, places an “R” after his or her name, runs in a Republican primary election, and becomes a “Republican in name only” (RINO).
The Republican Party in its effort to become a powerful force for good government was willing to compromise principles in order to gain majority control of the South Carolina State House and Senate and both houses of Congress in Washington, D. C. Republicans not only accepted Democrat office holders into their party, but encouraged change of party label in order to add numbers and become the majority party.
Dancing With The Candidates
- By Thomas C. Hanson
Republicans gathered for an evening of food and ballroom dancing at Augusta Manor, Feb. 6, to celebrate the 99th birthday of President Ronald Reagan.
Republicans, Tea Party Coalition Join Hands
- By Bob Dill
Groups With Common Goals Agree to Work Together to Elect Constitutional Conservatives to Public Office
Patrick Haddon, Chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party and Harry Kibler, founder of “RINO Hunt” and spokesman for the South Carolina Tea Party Coalition publicly agreed to establish a means of working together to elect constitutional conservatives to public office during the meeting of the Greenville County Republican Party Executive Committee, Monday night.
Jeffrey, Lord speak to Greenville County Republican Women
- By Thomas C. Hanson
Christina Jeffrey, a candidate for the fourth district U.S. congressional seat, and Leighton Lord, a candidate for South Carolina attorney general, spoke to the Greenville County Republican Women (GCRW) meeting at the Poinsett Club, Jan. 28.
Dr. Jeffrey, a lecturer at Wofford College, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the seat held by incumbent Rep. Bob Inglis, said, “I am first and foremost a Christian,” and “I believe that a great country is an important asset” for Christians.
Rev. Peterson Calls for RNC Chair to Resign
- By Bob Dill
“Republican Party Has Serious Problem – Namely Michael Steele”
Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson Founder and President of BOND Action has called for the resignation of Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
In a recent statement, Rev. Peterson elaborated on his statement.
“Despite the hope that many Republicans see in a Scott Brown victory, the Republican Party has a serious problem - - namely Michael Steele. In the short time since Steele was elected - - he’s acted less like a friend and more of a foe to conservatives.
Pelosi Cost US Air Force $2,100,744
- By Bob Dill
Includes $101,429 for In-flight Food and Alcohol
Judicial Watch, a “constitutionally conservative, nonpartisan educational foundation that promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government politics and the law,” requested and received documents showing the cost of House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s travels by US Air Force Jet during the past two years.
Judicial Watch reported that the 2,000 pages of documentation they obtained under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act show Pelosi’s travel cost the U. S. Air Force $2,100,744.59 over a two year period. In-flight expenses including food and alcohol totaled $101,429.14.
2010 SCV Newly Elected Officers
- By Bob Dill
From left: Dean Allen, Adjutant; Patrick O’Shields, Assistant Adjutant; David Wright, 2nd Lt. Commander; Larry Waddell, 1st Lt. Commander; Mark Evans, Chaplain; and Jim Bouchillon, Commander administering the oath of office.
Sheriffs Endorse Wilkins
- By Press Release
Greenville County Sheriff Steve Loftis and Pickens County Sheriff David Stone have endorsed WaltWilkins, Republican candidate for 13th Circuit Solicitor.
“I’ve worked closely with Walt Wilkins and I trust him. I am impressed with his sense of ethics and the high standards of conduct he set for himself and everyone in the US Attorney’s office. As our next Solicitor, Walt will not play politics and there will be no favors, favorites or backroom deals. If you break the law Sheriff Stone and I are going to arrest you and Walt Wilkins will put you in jail,” said Sheriff Loftis.
Constitution Party Chairman Addresses Greenville Audience
- By Press Release
Ted Adams, chairman of the South Carolina Constitution Party at right, introduces Constitution Party Chairman James Clymer to a Greenville Audience at Greenville Technical College. Clymer and Adams were instrumental in founding the party more than a decade ago that is now active in all 50 states. Pastor Tony Romo was host for the event.
Understanding Progressivism
- By Bob Dill
“Marxism by Evolution Rather than Revolution”
During the 2008 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton described herself as a “progressive.” About that time a member of Greenville County Council used the descriptive term. The terms “liberal” and “leftist” and “socialist” have become unpopular with liberals, leftists and socialists. They prefer the term “progressive.” It sounds good to the rank and file American. It implies the individual has a positive outlook and favors progress.
Opportunities, Dangers Ahead for GOP
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Republican Party has the greatest opportunity in a decade to change national, state and local government for the better this year. However, there are perilous obstacles along the way that could derail the opportunity and become disastrous for both the party and the nation. An objective look at recent history is beneficial to understand the current situation and plot a way forward.
A large influx of social and fiscal conservatives became involved in the political process during the 1980s through organizations such as the Moral Majority and Christian Coalition. The “Rockefeller” style, country club, establishment republicans distrusted these energetic newcomers, but eventually found a way to harness their energy and build a powerful political movement that eventually controlled the White House and both houses of Congress.
South Carolina Senate Passes “Sovereignty Resolution”
- By Bob Dill
Voter ID Bill another High Priority for Lawmakers
The South Carolina State Senate finally passed a sovereignty resolution that had been held over from last year.
With Tea Party and Taxpayer activists looking over their shoulders, Senators passed the resolution in the second week of their business that will formally remind all branches of the federal government that their powers are limited by the United States Constitution.
It further reminds the federal government that it has no authority to demand purchase of healthcare insurance by the citizens of South Carolina.
Stan Clardy Leads Celebration of Birth of Nation’s Greatest Christian Military Leaders: Lee and Jackson
- By Bob Dill
Songwriter, Actor, Playwright, Musician and Author Presented: “Story Behind Songs”
The Lee – Jackson Dinner at the Airport Marriott, Saturday night, was musical and historical from beginning to end. Featured was a historic journey through the 1860s with Stan Clardy and his stories, songs and guitar along with the Joyful Harps featuring Heather and Raquelle Sheen.
The occasion was celebration of the birthdays of two of the nation’s greatest military leaders who were graduates of the Military Academy at West Point who have a reputation for honor and patriotism “etched in stone,” despite efforts of revisionists to distort their character.
Walt Wilkins to Run for Solicitor
- By Bob Dill
Walt Wilkins has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination to become the next 13th Circuit Solicitor.
Wilkins, the former US Attorney for South Carolina, and the son of Judge Billy Wilkins, brings proven experience and a record of accomplishment to the race.
“During my five years in the US Attorney’s office, I prosecuted hundreds of cases involving violent crime, street gangs, narcotics and illegal immigration. We worked with a number of state and federal agencies and dismantled several violent street gangs. We broke up an international drug smuggling ring and indicted 110 people.
‘Save our Rights’ Freedom Rally at Greenville Tech
- By Bob Dill
Constitution Party Chairman James Clymer will Present Rebuttal to Obama State of Union Address
On Thursday night at Greenville Technical College, Upstate residents will have an opportunity to hear a nationally acclaimed Constitutional Attorney assess the first year of the Obama Administration and its impact on the freedom and civil rights guaranteed for all Americans by the Constitution of the United States.
Beware! It’s Election Year
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
It’s election year. We have a radical in the White House, revolutionaries in control of the Congress and a large segment of the electorate is confused. That makes for a dangerous mixture for law-abiding citizens who don’t particularly care for excitement of the violent variety.
A large segment of my generation don’t even watch violent movies; we saw enough carnage in Korea and Vietnam to last a lifetime. We sympathize with the troops trying to fight a war when the civilian leaders are not interested in winning and don’t have the courage or the integrity to admit it. We detest a civilian population that is disinterested in national defense unless they have a son or brother whose life is on the line in Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere.
President Obama Establishes "Council Of Governors"
- By Chuck Baldwin
The White House Office of the Press Secretary released a report on the White House web site titled "President Obama Signs Executive Order Establishing Council of Governors." According to the press release, "The President today [January 11, 2009] signed an Executive Order establishing a Council of Governors to strengthen further the partnership between the Federal Government and State Governments to protect our Nation against all types of hazards. When appointed, the Council will be reviewing such matters as involving the National Guard of the various States; homeland defense; civil support; synchronization and integration of State and Federal military activities in the United States; and other matters of mutual interest pertaining to National Guard, homeland defense, and civil support activities."
Doctor Speaks Out Against Government Takeover of Health Care
- By Terry M. Thacker
America has the best health care in the world, however, the physician/patient relationship is being politicized and is under attack.
About 100 people showed up to hear Greenville family physician Tom Kendall speak this past Saturday at the semi-annual luncheon of the Americans for Constitutional Government study group. The ACG usually meets every fourth Monday of the month at the Symmes branch of the Greenville County Public Library on Pelham Road. The next meeting will be on the 4th Monday in February at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Kendall began his remarks by greeting those in attendance “in the name of the Great Physician.” His topic was the current state of health care in America. He said that God was stirring him to be more vocal in the public arena about the trends he sees in health care and how government is adversely impacting these trends. He said that he felt compelled to speak out.
The Importance of Sovereignty
- By Jeff Haladay
Let us resolve to return sovereignty to the people of South Carolina. It will not be easy. A revolt has taken place within government, a revolt against our Constitution. Government of, for, by the people has been overthrown. To reclaim our rights we will contend with a foe as powerful as the British monarchy our founders confronted. We will need their courage and perseverance in adversity. But we too can be victorious.
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