Massive Tax Increase Due January 1, 2011
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
So Much for Campaign Promises of “No Tax Increased for Middle Class”
Unless the Democrat dominated Congress acts before December 31, 2010, Americans of all income levels will face massive tax increases despite the appealing promises of “no tax increases for those making less than $200,000,” made by Candidate Barack Obama before becoming President of the United States.
“The Real Maverick”
- By Harry Kibler
Rowena Booker, at right, and fellow Conservative. See the story of the South Carolina Black Conservative Movement Anti-Illegal Immigration Rally with photographs and comments by Rowena Booker, Charles Earley and others on Page 5.
Christian Medical Association Protests Use of Military Facilities for Abortions
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
More Than 200 Military Physicians Sign Letter to Senators
The 16,000 member Christian Medical Association has sent a letter to US Senators signed by more than 200 military physicians who have served U. S. Soldiers asking them to vote against the National Defense Authorization Act for 2011. The act contains
an amendment by Sen. Roland Burris that would remove restrictions on performing abortions in military facilities.
I Should Have Ordered the Meatloaf
- By Terry M. Thacker
As I left the Petersburg National Battlefield, about which I wrote last week, I turned right onto Crater Road. I did not have far to go before I found another site of historic interest – Blandford Church.
I pulled right onto the grounds of the extensive cemetery, drove around a bit, then parked near the church in order to get a photo. Unfortunately the photo turned out rather dark. (I am definitely getting a digital camera before my next trip.) It was evening time and the building was closed for tours for the day, but I later looked up the church on the internet and found some information.
Rowena Booker, “The Real Maverick”
- By Harry Kibler
The South Carolina Black Conservative Movement Anti-Illegal Immigration Rally
With temperatures in the 90’s, the weather was not the only heat of the day. As the crowd came together at the Statehouse in Columbia for the Anti-Illegal Immigration Rally organized by The Black Conservative Movement, the heat was placed on President Obama and the liberals in Congress and the State Legislature. Rowena Booker, the Founder and President of The Black Conservative Movement, was the last speaker of the event. Mrs. Booker said “We have stepped off the plantation and there are many black conservatives that are afraid to step off the plantation.”
Should Greenville County Council Follow the Lead of Knox White and Open Bars on Sunday?
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
By the time you read this piece, Greenville County Council will have killed in committee or allowed to continue through the approval process and a second reading a proposal to have a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales by the drink in bars and restaurants in the unincorporated areas of Greenville County.
The question is currently presented as one of economics, business profitability and customer service. In the past, it was a question of morals and religious belief. That was when the Ten Commandments and “Remember the Sabbath Day, to Keep it Holy” was built into the fabric of the community. That was before the “Bible Belt” was invaded by men on bicycles wearing spandex from places where the Ten Commandments were banned.
Greenville County Republican Executive Committee Rebukes Sen. Lindsey Graham
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Senator Voted for TARP, two Supreme Court Nominees of Questionable Qualifications, Promoted Amnesty for Illegal Aliens and Abandoned the Republican Platform
The Greenville County Republican Party Executive Committee enthusiastically voted 61 to 2 to approve a resolution of rebuke against Sen. Lindsey Graham at its Monday night meeting.
Copies of the resolution were given to each member of the Executive Committee prior to the vote. The resolution was read from the podium by Second vice Chairman Geri Warren. No one expressed opposition to the resolution from the floor.
GOP Organizing New Precincts
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Jan Williams, Third Vice Chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party, announced Monday night plans for organizing for the party all 12 of the new precincts created recently in Greenville County by the State. Williams said a meeting is scheduled for August 28 from 12 Noon until 4:30 at the Greenville County Library downtown to elect a president, executive committeeman and other officers to represent the GOP in each of the newly created precincts.
Converse College Cadet Leadership School
- By Press Release
From July 10th until the formal military graduation parade on July 17th, 300 Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from 22 high schools in three states polished leadership skills at Converse College in Spartanburg. The states of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia were represented with the best of their AFJROTC programs. Cadets ranging in age from 14 to 18 learned to work on teams, manage their time, and make decisions in a time-tested military framework.
Reader Response to Dr. Woodard
- By Steve Lefemine
Woodard wrong, Catholic Sheheen No Conservative on "Abortion"
In the headline article in the July 28 issue of The Times Examiner, it states: "On social issues Sheheen is a conservative [sic]. Sheheen is Catholic, and if he takes his church's view on abortion, stem cell research, gay [sic] marriage [sic] and euthanasia, ""he will be a very formidable candidate," Woodard said."
This description of pro-abort SC State Senator Vincent Sheheen (D) attributed to Dr. David Woodard, a professor of political science at Clemson University, is demonstrably false vis-a-vis the "abortion" issue.
The Crater
- By Terry M. Thacker
For four years in the 1980’s I lived within a few miles of the Petersburg National Battlefield Park in Petersburg, Virginia. Being a Civil War enthusiast, I naturally visited it many times during that period. Or so one would think.
Actually, I visited the battlefield only once during all that time, and even on that one occasion I visited only the visitor center.
I decided to remedy that deficiency in my Civil War touring this past February when I took a trip to Baltimore to help my mother celebrate her 90th birthday.
Local Action the Answer to Federal Aggression
- By Tom DeWeese
Growing numbers of concerned, dedicated Americans are joining the nationwide protests against ever-higher taxes; the outrage of Obamacare; the bailouts and the Federal Reserve; the growing government surveillance society; and the destruction of private property rights through policies including Sustainable Development. The question now among these new activists is “what’s the next step?”
It’s time for action, and to that end, I am announcing the Freedom Action National Conference, to be held August 12 – 14, 2010, at the Dolce Hotel in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Sixteen Conservative and Tea Party Groups Sign Censure of Senator Lindsey Graham
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
For Voting to Approve Elena Kagan’s Nomination out of the Judiciary Committee
Sixteen Conservative and Tea Party groups in South Carolina have signed a censure of Senator Lindsey Graham for voting to approve Elena Kagan’s nomination out of the Judiciary Committee and to the Senate floor for a full vote.
The censure was initiated by the Laurens County Tea Party.
Liberals Botching the Afghan War
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The attitude of the Obama administration in Washington regarding the war in Afghanistan is causing flashbacks for veterans of the Vietnam War. We know that those who do not learn the lessons of history will live to repeat those lessons. Sadly, Americans have been taught revisionist history and we are already repeating mistakes the second and third times during some of our lifetimes. We were told that our government and the American people had learned from the experience in Vietnam. Our government would never let it happen again. But things have changed. Many of our current national leaders and top bureaucrats were supporting the enemy during the Vietnam War. They or their parents, professors and favorite “news” casters were throwing fire bombs, spitting on Soldiers returning from the battlefield, and taunting the parents and siblings of fallen heroes. They loathed the military then and still do, and they hate the things about America that our ancestors fought and died to preserve.
English Country Dance ~ Y’all Come!
- By Holly Sheen
Want to have a lively evening, meet some new folks, and even get a bit of fun exercise? Then come join us at Grace Baptist Church in Taylors on Friday, August 6, at 7:00! All who wish to learn this historical style of dancing are welcome.
What is English Country Dance?
You could say that English Country Dance (ECD) is the forerunner of War Between the States dancing, square dancing, and contra dancing. This form of folk dance was first documented in the 16th century.
National Sons of Confederate Veterans Reunion Held in Anderson, SC
- By Jennifer Sawyer
The Civic Center of Anderson was the scene as nearly 1000 members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans came together for their National Reunion July 22-24. These men are descendants of Confederate soldiers and for 115 years have met in “reunion” as their ancestors did after the War Between the States. The reunion hosted by SC Division SCV and Past National Commander Ron Wilson was a wonderful event and time of renewing of the southern spirit to defend the cause of the Confederate Soldier and his fight for Southern Independence.
“Wade Hampton III” Returns to Greenville
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Eddie Rogers as Gen. Wade Hampton III
Eddie Rogers received a standing ovation for his portrayal of General Wade Hampton III in Greenville, Thursday night at the Phoenix Inn. An accurate recording of history would likely reveal Wade Hampton III to be the greatest South Carolinian who ever lived. It is appropriate that Greenville County has a highway and high school named in his honor. Two historical events tie Hampton to the Upcountry. Both of his great grandparents were massacred by Indians near what is now Greer. His grandfather, the first Wade Hampton, as a teenager survived only because he was away from the homestead hunting game at the time. When Gen. Wade Hampton III led the “Second American Revolution” during his campaign for Governor of South Carolina during “Reconstruction,” in 1876, a record crowd of thousands greeted him on University Ridge, the current location of Greenville County Square.
Florida Leader Visits Upcountry
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Bob Hurst, Commander of the Col. David Lang camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans of Tallahassee, Florida, and Second Lieutenant Commander of the Florida Division, SCV, at right, was in the Upcountry recently attending the SCV National Convention in Anderson. Hurst writes a column for the Wakulla Area Times titled: Confederate Journal. He took time to visit friends at The Times Examiner and attend a meeting with the 16th Regiment, SCV in Greenville. Above he is meeting 16th Regiment Commander Jim Bouchelon.
Is Your Tap Water Making You Sick?
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
It Could Be Chloramine!
Three citizens appeared before the Greenville County Council during their July 20 meeting, requesting assistance in getting Chloramine, a combination of bleach and ammonia, removed from the Greenville and Greer tap water. They testified that bleach and ammonia in drinking water causes “breathing problems, skin irritations and digestive problems.” Their appeals to the Greenville Water System and Greer Commission of Public Works, that operates the water system for Greer, were unresponsive to their complaints.
Alvin Greene and the Deception Machine
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Alvin Greene is the candidate Democrats chose in their primary election to challenge U. S. Senator Jim DeMint in the November 2, 2010, General Election. Greene won easily over a wealthy white liberal attorney politician in the Democrat primary.
Since his election as the Democrat candidate for the United States Senate, Democrat party leaders and the Progressive media have informed us that Greene is an embarrassment, an unknown quantity with limited ability, with criminal pornography charges pending against him. Allegations by a white University of South Carolina coed are the basis for the criminal charge. The alleged victim and her mother have appeared on television to dramatize the charges.
Obama Takes Illinois Mistakes Nationwide
- By Phyllis Schlafley
"Unsustainable" is a scary word that recently entered political discourse, coming authoritatively from Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Director Douglas Elmendorf. Unsustainability is the operative moniker for Barack Obama's massive deficit spending, which Elmendorf said "cannot be solved through minor tinkering."
The CBO predicts an increase in our public debt from $7.5 trillion at the end of 2009 to $20.3 trillion at the end of 2020 if Obama's fiscal 2011 budget is implemented. As a percentage of gross domestic product, the debt will rise from 53 percent to 90 percent.
How to have a Perfectly Miserable Homeschool
- By Raquelle Sheen
School time is coming soon! Why wait? Start planning now if you want to have a Perfectly Miserable Homeschool this year! Cranky kids, lost tempers, stress, discontent, an unhappy marriage and plenty of complaining can be yours with very little trouble! Just follow these ten easy steps! (Start by leaving your sense of humor behind and taking this tongue-in-cheek article Very Seriously.)
North Greenville Food Crisis Ministry Receives $3,000
- By NGU Press Release
The 43rd Annual Clyde Carr Charity Golf Tournament raised nearly $3,000 for the North Greenville Food Crisis Ministry on June 5 at the Rolling Green Golf Club. This year 60 players came out to enjoy the day of golf and fellowship. This tournament first began in 1967, under the direction of Mr. Clyde Carr.
Students Report on Youth Camp
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Zachary and Austin Nash attended the Sam Davis Youth Camp conducted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. They were sponsored by the 16th Regiment, SCV in Greenville. The boys reported on their camp activities during a recent meeting of the sponsoring organization.
Painful Memories
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
World War II Combat Veteran Recalls Parachuting Behind Enemy Lines With 82nd Airborne Division
Sitting in his office at his spacious White Horse Road home that sprawls across a grassy knoll, Melvin Wagstaff looked healthy and fit for a veteran of World War II as he smiled and greeted visitors. Our host soon revealed that the years have taken a toll on his 86-year old body that for most of those years was solid and healthy. He now has health problems that modern medicine cannot reverse. Declining health is difficult for an indestructible “fighting machine” whose physical strength served him well during lengthy periods of combat and remained strong and healthy throughout a long and productive civilian life.
Numbers Needed to Repeal Obamacare Increasing
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
There are Now 133 Members Pledged to Support Repeal
Eight more members of the US House signed on to support the plan to repeal Obamacare. That is more than half of the 218 members needed to pass the 435 member House.
The goal of the repeal bill is to “pull out by the roots” the legislation that, among other things, will require citizens to purchase “government-approved” health insurance whether they want it or not.
BJU Names New Dean of Students
- By BJU Press Release
Bob Jones University announced today the appointment of Dr. Eric Newton as Dean of Students. Reporting to Dr. Gary Weier, Vice President for Administration, Dr. Newton replaces Dr. Jim Berg who held the position for 29 years.
Dr. Newton graduated from BJU in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He continued his education at BJU and received a Master of Divinity degree in Theology in 2003 and a PhD in Theology in 2010. His service at BJU began in 2001 as a graduate assistant in the history department. He then traveled for a year as a BJU ministry team leader. He has served as the assistant dean of students for three years.
Tom Tancredo Could Become Next Governor of Colorado
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
With the GOP candidate for Governor of Colorado embroiled in a plagiarism scandal, former Rep. Tom Tancredo has been touted as a possible replacement candidate. Tancredo was the overwhelming choice of Colorado Republicans if the current candidate withdraws, according to a Survey USA poll conducted after the plagiarism allegations broke last week.
Michele Bachmann Organizing Tea Party Caucus in U.S. House of Representatives
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Congressman Michele Bachmann (R-Minn) has registered the House Tea Party Caucus with the House Administration Chairman to serve as an “informal group of members dedicated to promote Americans’ call for fiscal responsibility, adherence to the Constitution and limited government.”
Help Wanted: File for School Board
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Are you interested in good government, smaller government, ethical government, lower taxes, family values, what is taught your children and grandchildren and other children in public schools? Do you want to have a voice in the largest government agency in Greenville County, with the largest budget, the largest number of employees and the largest debt with power to increase your taxes every year even in a severe recession?
If so, you have an opportunity to do just that without paying a filing fee, without having to run in an expensive primary election, or having to get more than 50 percent of the vote in some instances. Just file as a candidate for the Greenville County School Board.
Why Are Americans Cynical?
- By Karl Day
There is a saying used somewhat facetiously that declares “when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.” A similar saying could apply to the terrible oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. When hours count, government help is only months away. Despite President Obama’s protestations to the contrary, the current administration has proven itself to be woefully incompetent in the handling of this environmental disaster.
If Obama’s claim that he has been on top of this situation since day one is true then he should be impeached. As I write this, we are at day 76 of this disaster and despite the efforts of thousands of individuals, relatively little has been accomplished. The big news today is that the Whale, a huge converted oil tanker with the potential of processing 21 million gallons of oil contaminated water is now in the Gulf. But what is it doing? It is engaged in testing under the oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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