- Timmons Expresses Support for DEI’s Doppelganger for Hiring Practices in Washington
- The Two-State Solution for Israel is No Solution at All
- A New Fiscal Commission Must Heed the Lesson of '97
- The Evils of Socialism
- Biden's Corporate Tax Hike: Populism Versus Economic Literacy
- Why is Greenville County Council Pickpocketing Us Again?
- The Morgan and Timmons Firey Faceoff in SC’s 4th Congressional District Race
- Advertising Rates and Specifications
- Danger: The Proposed South Carolina "Health Czar" Legislation will be Hazardous to Your FREEDOM!
- Is US Rep. William Timmons Bloating His Voting Record with Out-of-State Proxies?
- The Tucker Carlson Interview of Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Fourth District Republican Club Hosts British Consul General
- Belgrade, NATO Expansion, Color Revolutions
- Insights into the Russian View of Russian History
- “You Will Own Nothing, And You Will Love It”-- Says The Fascist, Klaus Schwab And His Globalist “World Economic Forum” - Part 1
Hillcrest 2014 AAAA State Champions
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
In December 2014, the Hillcrest High School Rams defeated Dutch Fork 47-17 to win the South Carolina AAAA Division I State Championship. Hillcrest, which had won only two playoff games in their previous 56 seasons, went 14-1 in 2014 to win the school’s first ever football state title. Councilman Butch Kirven, representing Greenville County Council, presented Coach Greg Porter and the team with a Proclamation honoring the team for their historic accomplishment.
If You Like Your Medicare, You Can Keep Your Medicare
- By Jane M. Orient
Not just Barack Obama, but all politicians promise to protect Medicare—even if they are robbing it to pay for ObamaCare. They don’t promise that you can keep your Medicare doctor, however.
And they don’t address the question of what happens if you don’t like your Medicare.
You can drop Medicare Part B, though there is a penalty for getting back in. But to drop Medicare Part A, you have to give back all the Social Security payments you ever received, as well as forgoing future payments. This was litigated in the case of Hall v. Sebelius, and was revisited in the challenge to ObamaCare brought by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), AAPS v. Burwell, which the U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear.
Impeachment: Only Means Available
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
A large segment of the American people are demanding that the Republican controlled Congress stop President Obama from circumventing the Constitution of the United States and acting like a dictator with no constraints or checks and balances. The Republican led House and Senate are responding to abuse of power by the president with measured rhetoric and piecemeal legislation that Obama has promised to veto.
So far, the Congress has lacked the courage to cut his personal budget or the budget of Obamacare or other unconstitutional programs.
Impeachment is the constitutional remedy for a president that is out of control and abusing his power. He is endangering the American people by giving aid and comfort to our sworn enemies. He is dismantling the best health care system and the most proficient military force the world has ever known. He is illegally misusing the employees of government agencies to punish his political enemies.
Duke's Decision
- By Dr. Al Snyder
Like so many of America's elite universities, North Carolina's Duke University began with a strong Christian foundation. And like many of America's elite universities, Duke has strayed from those original values.
In 2004 Duke raised eyebrows for sponsoring a Palestinian Solidarity Movement conference. As one might imagine, the movement promoted divestment from Israel and supported the outrageous claim that "Zionism is racism." The conference sold T-shirts calling for the destruction of Israel.
When Jewish students criticized the anti-Semitic nature of the Palestinian Solidarity Movement, they were accused of wanting to silence free speech. An article ran in the student newspaper entitled, "The Jews," which suggested that there were too many Jews at Duke. It complained about "the powerful Jewish establishment" in the country. Not surprisingly, some Jewish students left Duke in disgust.
S.C. Rep. Tommy Stringer Praises Haley Plan to Make S.C. More Competitive
- By Rep. Tommy Stringer
“We rarely witness the appearance of a political crisis simple enough to be understood by a majority of voters and large enough to evoke substantial change in the size and scope of government.
“South Carolina’s crumbling road system and the lack of revenue to repair it has become that crisis. It threatens our safe travel, our economic competitiveness and presents taxpayers with an exponentially increasing, and unnecessary, cost to fix the problem.
“During her State of the State address to the General Assembly last week, SC Gov. Haley unveiled a three-point strategy to end the crisis.
Ellen Weaver Addressed Republican Women
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Ellen E. Weaver, President and CEO of the Palmetto Policy Forum, was the guest speaker at the January luncheon of the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club.
The Piedmont Policy Forum is an independent state-based “action engine” dedicated to bring citizens together to implement bold policy solutions that expand opportunity for every South Carolinian.
Ellen is especially passionate about expanding high-quality education choices for every student, having experienced its power in her own life.
Ellen is a Greenville County native. She worked for 12 years in the office of Senator Jim DeMint. Her last assignment was State Director for the Senator. Her duties included management of staff, communications, outreach and political strategies in the state.
She is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia and the Columbia Rotary Club.
Tara Servatius Guest of GCRWC
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Greenville County Republican Women's Club is the largest Republican Women's Club in the Palmetto State. Linda Slaton is the current president of the very active and influential organization.
WORD Radio's morning talk show host, Tara Servatius, was a guest of the Greenville County Republican Women's Club during their January luncheon at the Poinsett Club in Greenville. The Tara Show airs from 6 am until 10 am Monday through Friday. Tara has worked in both the broadcast and print media in North and South Carolina. Her most recent assignment was broadcasting in Charleston.
Obama, Army on Collision Course
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Army May Charge Bergdahl with Desertion
Information leaked to FOX News indicates that the United States Army will soon charge Bowe Bergdahl with desertion and send him before a General Courts Martial board. The soldier named Bowe Bergdahl allegedly laid down his weapon and walked away from his base and the men of his unit in Afghanistan on June 30, 2009. For approximately 5 years he lived with and allegedly helped the Taliban as they ambushed American troops.
Several American soldiers were killed and wounded while searching for Bergdahl. All who served with him stated later that they had no doubt that he was an Islamic sympathizer and that he intentionally deserted his post in combat, a treasonous act.
John Woods Honored
- By Terry Rude
The 16"‘ Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, Sons of Confederate Veterans, has owned and operated the Museum and Library of Confederate History at 15 Boyce Avenue in Greenville since 1996. From time to time the Museum chooses to honor certain members of its Board of Directors who have rendered outstanding service and distinguished themselves in dedication to the Museum and to the Confederate Cause.
This past Monday the Board of the Museum honored it's Chaplin, ]ohn Woods. Several members of the Board attended the monthly meeting of the Moses T. Fowler Camp #1721 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Fountain Inn last Monday evening and presented Chaplain Woods with a very attractive, framed Certificate of Appreciation.
You’ve Got A Friend
- By David Thompson
Our country’s foreign policies included the Monroe Doctrine and the Marshall Plan, both bold and clear assertions of national purpose. Our Presidents sent ships to fight the Barbary Pirates off “the shores of Tripoli” at the dawn of the 19th century and we saved the world by winning both world wars in the 20th century. Now our country is reduced to having James Taylor sing “You’ve got a friend” in an absurd and juvenile effort at foreign policy aimed to make amends to our oldest ally France. France, without whose assistance we would not have prevailed in our Revolutionary War, was subjected to further indignity from terror by the tone deaf incompetence of the Obama administration.
“Tout est pardonne,” was the message Sec. of State John Kerry delivered at a press conference in Paris on Friday, January 16th, 2015. He had come just a week too late to demonstrate American “sincere condolences” for the murders of more than a dozen people in the Charlie Hebdo Muslim terrorist massacres. Obama, along with anyone else from his administration, skipped the march against terrorism that drew more than 3 million people along with more than forty representatives of other countries. How sincere can he pretend to be?
ACG Banquet Outlines Founders’ Plan to Save America
- By Josiah Magnuson
Americans for Constitutional Government, a civic organization active in the Greenville area since 1962, held their annual New Year’s Banquet on Saturday, January 17. The theme of the event was the exercise of virtue at the community level. Retired Greenville County sheriff’s deputy Hobart Lewis, ACG Director Josiah Magnuson, and Good Neighbors Project founder Patricia Wheat were the featured speakers.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Constitution Preamble, as well as rousing music from the Magnuson family “Truth Trio,” Dr. Nicky Chavers of the Taylors-based ministry The Academy of Arts started off the event with a devotional and invocation. Dr. Chavers gave a passionate call for Christians in America to take responsibility. He identified the problems in our country as originating not from Washington, DC, but from within our own hearts. Dr. Chavers challenged the church not to continue neglecting their role to define cultural boundaries, but to remember that “judgment must begin at the house of God” and uphold the “self-evident truths” that the country is built upon – in particular, our unalienable rights that no one may take away.
Don’t Mess With Tillman Hall
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Now is the time to stop the politically-correct revision of history to satisfy a few people with nothing better to do. Ben Tillman, Thomas Clemson and John C. Calhoun, were imperfect historical figures as were Abe Lincoln, Robert and Jack Kennedy, Richard Nixon, J. Edgar Hoover and Martin Luther King. However, they are historical figures none the less. Some people are offended by all of the above being honored. We must get over it and have the backbone to tell the troublemakers to find something worthwhile to do. It would be an insult to every Clemson graduate to change the name of Tillman Hall to anything else.
Clemson University has a proud history. In the early days it provided an opportunity for the children of poor rural families to obtain a quality education and advance the South Carolina Agricultural economy. The college trained leaders for national defense. More Officers trained and commissioned through the Clemson ROTC program led troops and served with distinction during World War II than from any other school, including the United States Military Academy.
Liberal U.S. Policies Destroying Global Economy
- By Jeff West
A fiasco occurred last week in Switzerland which illustrates just how the reckless financial policies in Washington are destabilizing the entire global economy. At 9:30 a.m. Swiss time on January 15, the Swiss franc increased in value by 30% against the euro in just a few minutes, after the Swiss National Bank announced that they were ending their three-year policy of pegging the Swiss franc to the Euro at a 1.20 ratio. Presumably this is because the Euro has decided to engage in accelerated money printing to keep up with the amount of money America has been printing for years. Switzerland could not continue to control the value of their currency relative to the euro and was apparently forced into the decision.
This decision was not made lightly, as millions of dollars worth of financial positions were lost in minutes, and some exchange firms even went bankrupt. The strengthening of the Swiss franc will hurt their exports such as their famous watch making industry, but they essentially had no choice. Consequently, their decision is an ominous sign for the global financial situation.
Marlar Addressed Confederate Colonel's Club
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Jack Marlar from the Ft. Inn History Museum was the guest speaker at the annual Confederate Colonel’s Club banquet honoring General Robert Edward Lee, CSA. The event was held at the Hejaz Shrine Center in Mauldin, Saturday, January 17th. General Lee’s birthday is January 19 and he was born in 1807.
16th Regiment SC Volunteers, SCV Camp 36 Holds Lee-Jackson Banquet
- By Pam Evans
The 16th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 36 held its annual Lee-Jackson Banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort and Convention Center. Music for the event was provided by the Joyful Harps. The 16th SC Color Guard of Honor Posted the Colors. Salutes to the Flags were led by Robert Bolt. The Charge was given by Commander Doug Langley, who also welcomed everyone and recognized honored guests. The invocation was given by Chaplain Mark Evans. A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all the guests. Following the dinner, a cake cutting ceremony was held, with a cake honoring Generals Lee and Jackson being cut by a sword. Past Commander in Chief of the SCV, Chris Sullivan, introduced the speaker for the event, Chuck McMichael, Past Commander in Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Time to Define Treason
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Now that Republicans have control of both houses of Congress, it is time to get down to the important business of defending the “Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” It is also past time for the Congress to do whatever is necessary to ensure the safety and freedom of the American people. This is their first duty.
The Constitution of the United States gives Congress and Congress alone the authority and power to declare war. During the Vietnam War, traitors such as Jane Fonda and Bill Ayers were not charged with crimes for aiding the enemy because the United States was not technically engaged in a declared war. Many of these individuals that cost American lives in Vietnam are in powerful government, academic, media and corporate positions of importance today.
Greenville NAACP Wants Special Prosecutor for Cops
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Proscutor Created by State Law Is Part of Proposed Strategy to Avoid Repeat of Ferguson Incidents
Rev. J. M. Flemming, President of the Greenville, South Carolina NAACP, and another member of his organization asked the Greenville County Legislative Delegation to initiate legislation to create a special prosecutor to prosecute law enforcement officers who shoot unarmed citizens especially young black men. They said such legislation would help the community get ahead of the power curve on situations such as occurred in St. Louis. The proposal was made during the Monday, January 12, 2015 meeting of the Greenville County Legislative Delegation at Greenville County Square.
The Passing of Mary Earle Drawdy
- By Press Release
Mary Earle Drawdy, wife of the late Vance B. Drawdy, passed away on January 6, 2015, at her residence. She was 91 years old. Born in Greenville on February 18, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John Kern Earle and Louise Farrell Earle. Mary graduated from Greenville High School, class of 1940. She earned her BA degree in French and Mathematics from Furman University, class of 1944.
After college and during World War II, Mary worked for the Navy Department in Washington, D.C. where her job duties included keeping track of the location of the Navy's fleet of destroyers. After the War, Mary returned to Greenville. She taught briefly in the Greenville County public schools, and she worked for several years as a receptionist for physicians Drs. Stanley and Craig.
Mary was an accomplished photographer, artist, and calligrapher. She studied portrait painting under Robert L. Bruns as well as Janet Fleming Smith. She painted the portraits of a number of family members and friends. Mary also was an accomplished flower gardener and received her landscape critic certification. She was a member of numerous clubs in Greenville including the Greenville Garden Club, the Greenville Women's Club, the Republican Women's Club, the Greenville Historical Society, and Friends of Springwood Cemetery.
Revolutionary War Heroine’s Grave Being Restored
- By Julia Barnes
There is a small hill off Serena Circle near Broadway Lake in Anderson County which holds the remainder of the old Broadaway Presbyterian Church cemetery. Only two markers remain, those of Mary Smith and John George. The cemetery is marked on the 1877 map of Anderson Co. Residents of Serena Circle remember that in the 1960’s and 1970’s, there were several field stones that were removed from the location when houses were built on the property. Mrs. Smith’s marker is a crudely carven sentence - - - “ Here lies the body of Mary Smith, heroine of American Revolutionary, who died August 17th 1829, age 92 . The markers are 1820's, and hand carved from soapstone, probably hewn from a local quarry and engraved by a local tombstone carver of the period. They are beautiful works of carving, and approximately four inches thick and five feet tall (about two feet of each were placed underground to keep them upright). Mr. Barnes, Dr. Drake, & the ladies of the Hudson Berry DAR plan to put a period-appropriate wooden picket fence around them to protect the site from animals and (hopefully) vandals. Mary Smith died in 1826 at 92 years of age! The markers are in remarkable condition for their age.
Hershey Briefed Delegation on Live Free Abstinence Education
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Julie Hershey, Founder and Executive Director of Live Free Abstinence Education, addressed the Greenville County Legislative Delegation, Monday, January 12 in Greenville.
Live Free’s Mission is to equip youth to live free from the damaging consequences of sexual activity outside marriage and to make choices consistent with their values.
Live Free utilizes trained abstinence educators to present an evidence based and medically accurate abstinence curricula to both boys and girls.
During 2014 Live Free served 2,935 students with direct abstinence education services using Choosing the Best curriculum. The non-profit organization served 77 parents with information workshops regarding Choosing the Best.
Congress Doesn’t Create Free Markets – It Only Destroys Them
- By Jane M. Orient
When people clamor for Congress to pass a “free-market health plan,” they are forgetting two things: Congress only does laws, which restrict freedom. We need fewer laws, not more. And the free market is by nature not a plan.
Big laws like ObamaCare are designed by special-interest groups, such as the “insurance” (managed care) cartel, Big Hospitals, Big Pharma, and influential groups that want their benefits (abortion, contraception, drug and alcohol rehab, AIDS therapy, etc.) paid for by people who would never use them.
There are good ideas circulating, such as health status insurance, expanded health savings accounts, and critical illness insurance. How good? We won’t know without trying them. The free market—voluntary decisions by free individuals—picks the winners and losers, and allows options that work for some but not others. The free market cannot achieve the utopian state in which everybody gets optimum care, paid for by everybody else. Neither can government. The government can only force everybody (except of course for the elite) into equally shabby care, paid for by extortionate taxes with huge losses to corruption and incompetence.
Last Chance for the GOP
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Republican “Grand Old Party” has a historic chance to prove it’s worth and lead the United States of America back to it’s roots as a constitutional republic. We begin 2015 with a large Republican majority in both the US House and Senate. If the Republican Lawmakers have the will to do so, they can take the initiative from President Obama. They can demonstrate to the American people precisely who this man Obama really is and what his plan is for undermining the Constitution of the United States and destroying the free enterprise system and Western Judeo-Christian values that have made our nation great. No Republican presidential candidate has had the courage to do that in the previous two election campaigns, consequently Republicans must share the blame for the current problems created by Obama.
Comparing Leadership and Character
- By Frank Hall - Greenville, SC
In the 10th chapter of lst Samuel we are told about the anointing of Saul, the son of Kish, to be the first King over the Children of Israel. Saul is very tall, strong, handsome, and athletic but somewhat lacking in character. God had Samuel, the prophet and High Priest, choose Saul because it was likely that no other candidate could receive the approval of a majority of the population. God often gives people the leadership they deserve rather than the leadership that would be best.
In the 11th chapter we see King Saul’s first major test of his character. Ammonite King Nahash decided to conquer Jabesh-Gilead, a city in King Saul’s country. In those days when a king conquered a city it was customary to kill all the able-bodied men so the city would stay conquered and could not engineer a coup d’ etat. The men of the city made a proposal to King Nahash: let us live and we will be your slaves. Nahash replied, “If I agree to that I will put out the right eyes of all your men. (I guess Nahash thought men with only one eye would not be very dangerous soldiers.) The men of Jabesh-Gilead asked for a week to think this over and to discuss other options. Then they sent word to King Saul to please come and rescue them.
Five Council Members Installed
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Five members of Greenville County Council were installed Monday, January 5, for a four-year term, in Council Chambers at Greenville County Square. Four of the Council members were incumbents and one, Lynn Ballard, was installed for a first term representing District 26.
Joe Dill, District 17; Willis Meadows, District 19; Xanthene Norris, District 23; Lynn Ballard, District 26 and Fred Payne, District 28 were administered their oath of office by Chief Deputy Magistrate Leila Foster.
Viguerie: GOP is a House Divided, Boehner Must Go to Unite GOP
- By Christian NewsWire
MANASSAS, Va. -- Christian Newswire -- Richard A. Viguerie, conservative direct marketing pioneer and author of "TAKEOVER, The 100-Year War for the Soul of the GOP and How Conservatives Can Finally Win It," states the following:
"Speaker of the House John Boehner epitomizes everything that is wrong with the principle-free Capitol Hill Republican leadership.
"The Bible and Lincoln tell us that a house divided cannot stand. During his tenure as Speaker, John Boehner has divided the Republican Party like it hasn't been divided since Progressives bolted the GOP over 100 years ago. The only thing that will reunite Republicans is new leadership on Capitol Hill.
“Death Panels” Before Supreme Court
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Remember the discussion of “Death Panels” when Obama and the Democrats were passing and implementing Obamacare? Members of Congress claimed to have removed the provisions from the law. Others denied the provision was in the law. They simply moved it around and changed the name. The “Death Panel” is now called the Independent Payment Advisory Board or IPAB.
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave the name to the panel more than 5-years ago. She was ridiculed. It is now reality and most people don’t know what is happening.
WND reported that the Supreme Court has ordered the Administration to respond to a lawsuit brought by the Goldwater Institute that challenges the constitutionality of Obamacare. The Court has directed the Administration to present its case in support of IPAB by January 21, 2015.
The Late Gov. Edwards with Wife and Other Governors
- By Press Release
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to the news that former Governor James B. Edwards has passed away:
"As someone who appreciated the opportunities and challenges of this office, Governor Edwards always offered kind words of support and encouragement - and we are forever grateful for his friendship. Michael and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Governor Edwards, whose love for South Carolina inspired him to serve until his last day, and we are praying for the Edwards family during this difficult time."
Communist Involved in Anti-Police Riots
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The First Signs to Show up in Ferguson Were Sponsored by the “Revolutionary Communist Party, USA”
Communism is alive and well in the United States and playing a significant role in the recent anti-police riots and other efforts to destroy the republic.
Don’t expect to learn this from the liberal media, because they want us to think that Communism is history, a thing of the past. Thanks to the internet, the Communists are able to recruit, spread their propaganda and boast of their achievements. Since they do it openly, it is there for all who will see to know what they are doing.
Fewest Military Veterans in Congress since Before WWII
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Only 19 percent of 114th Congress have ever served in Uniform
The 114th Congress that will be sworn in just a few days from now will have the smallest number of military veterans of any Congress since before World War II.
Military experience in the Congress peaked at almost 80 percent in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Since that time, the percentage of Congressmen with military experience has dropped drastically and leveled off at about 20 percent since 2013.
The number of military veterans serving in the senate during the 114th Congress will increase from 19 to 20 and the number of military veterans serving in the House will decrease from 87 to 81.
The Greatest Gift!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
White House Opposes Grand Jury Nullification
- By Edward D. Sloan, Jr.
For centuries, criminal trial juries, petit juries, despite the clear black letters of the law and the evidence that they hear and see, have voted to find accused persons, doubtfully innocent, to be not guilty, allowing them to go free. This is jury nullification. For centuries, legislators and jurists have uniformly rightly criticized jury nullification and wrung their hands without finding a way to stop it; persistent victory of human nature over rational thinking.
Grand juries also nullify the law. Recent grand juries, in Missouri and New York, have not indicted law enforcement officers who committed a homicide. Many people view those failures as unjustified. Most states have laws tolerating homicide in specific circumstances. Without saying so in clear language, they criticize those grand jtuies for exercising jury nullification. Perhaps that criticism is justified. If so, how can a state nullify human nature?
- SC Legionaires Lay Wreath at Tomb of Unknown
- Beddingfield Addressing RINO Hunt
- American Police Under Siege
- Little Texas!
- “Obama-nation” Is At It Again
- GCRWC Paid Tribute to Deceased Members
- A Taste of Anarchy and It Was Ugly
- The Dangerous Years
- Durocher Family Band Bring Bluegrass/Gospel Ministry to S.C.
- Christmas in Dixie: Act II
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