- Timmons Expresses Support for DEI’s Doppelganger for Hiring Practices in Washington
- Should the US Rethink Its Mid-East Policies?
- Is Another Child Tax Credit Expansion Really the Best Way To Help Families?
- The Two-State Solution for Israel is No Solution at All
- A New Fiscal Commission Must Heed the Lesson of '97
- Biden's Corporate Tax Hike: Populism Versus Economic Literacy
- The Evils of Socialism
- 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!
- Adam Morgan Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress
- The Tucker Carlson Interview of Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Belgrade, NATO Expansion, Color Revolutions
- Insights into the Russian View of Russian History
Teens Report on Sam Davis Youth Camp
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Camp attendees were sponsored by 16th Regiment SCV, Winnie Davis 442 UDC and Evan Davis Camp 907 Children of the Confederacy
Three young people who attended the Sam Davis Youth Camp earlier this year reported on their activities to the local organizations that sponsored them.
Kimberly Huddle is a member of Winnie Davis 442 United Daughters of the Confederacy. Neyland Huddle is a member of the Evan Davis Camp 907, Children of the Confederacy.
Southside High School JROTC Cadet Detron Burdine received a scholarship to the Sam Davis Youth Camp by winning an essay contest sponsored by the 16th Regiment, SCV.
Hillary and the Law
- By David Thompson
Giving an interview is one thing, talking under oath in sworn testimony is quite another matter. Hillary Clinton has done both when answering questions about the lack of adequate security at our facility in Bengahzi, Libya. The security was such an issue that more than one employee of the Department of State requested that it be upgraded, and in every case those requests were denied. Hillary Clinton would have you believe it was not her that denied those requests even though she was Secretary of State and the law said it was her responsibility … more on that in a minute.
Extremism is Bad?
- By Frank Hall - Greenville, SC
Democrats often try to disparage Tea Party candidates by calling them “extremists.” To me this is both idiotic and despicable. Here’s why I say that:
John believes 6 + 8 = 14. Henry believes 6 + 8 = 68. Henry is very eloquent and is able to convince the majority of people that he is right and John is not only wrong, but he is an extremist because his ideas are so remote from the “main stream.” It is NOT a good idea, to force John to compromise with Henry and agree that 6 + 8 = 41 (halfway between 14 and 68).
Civil Liberties in Jeopardy
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Dear Readers, Our civil liberties are in danger. Lawmakers, Judges and the President are routinely violating their oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. There is no justice emanating from the Justice Department. We have moved from the “rule of law” to the “rule of man.” This is intentional. It is part of a plan to “fundamentally change” the constitutional republic to a socialistic dictatorship. We have already begun the journey down this road. The farther we go the harder it will be to turn back. In fact we may have already passed the point of no return.
We ignore these facts at our own peril. On this Independence Day it would be wise for us to pause for a moment and think about the price our ancestors paid for the freedom we are in danger of losing due to our collective ignorance, procrastination and inaction.
As We See Things
- By Don Lowry
“For you are still carnal. For where [there are] envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like [mere] men?” (1Cor. 3:3 NKJV)
A fellow minister and friend Dr. J. Gordon Henry, who conducts Prayer Seminars for churches and ministries nationally and internationally, laments that most churches fail to have vital prayer ministries because their members are largely “carnal.”
(www.jgordonhenryministries.org)
While I understand what Dr. Henry is saying and lament the same possibility, I think that many, who profess Christianity as their personal Faith, may actually be “carnal,” which means fleshly, in a different sense than it is commonly understood.
Changes in the Church: 1861 Vs. 2014
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Drastic Changes have Occurred Behind and in Front of the Pulpit
Rev. Shawn O’Shields, Senior Pastor of Renfrew Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, was the invited guest speaker at the June 26 dinner meeting of the 16th Regiment, Sons of Confederate Veterans, held at the Phoenix Inn in Greenville.
Pastor O’Shields, a passionate student of the Word of God and Southern History, was asked to compare the Christian Church of 1861 to the Church of 2014.
He said he would talk from the perspective of a Southern Baptist since that was his denomination and leave discussion of other denominations to their own.
Pastor O’Shields is a dynamic speaker, speaking rapidly for a Southerner, skillfully blending humor with hard facts while carefully adhering to Biblical and historical truth.
Shawn O’Shields is a unique pastor serving a unique church. Renfrew Baptist is apparently the only Southern Baptist Church in Greenville County with both an integrated congregation and pulpit. Renfrew may also be the only Southern Baptist Church anywhere that continues to proudly honor their ancestors with a Confederate Memorial Day Service.
Mike Scruggs Leads GCRWC Americanism Program
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Vietnam War Veteran and Historian Mike Scruggs headed the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club Americanism Program, June 26th with a discussion of his book Lessons from the Vietnam War: Truths the Media Never Told You.
Scruggs is a regular columnist for The Times Examiner and the author of three books. The Vietnam War book includes the story of his near death experience as an Intelligence Officer and navigator on a twin prop A-26 attack bomber as part of an Air Commando operation interdicting supply lines at night on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos.
Supreme Court Heard Testimony of SC Attorney General and House Speaker
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The South Carolina Supreme Court heard the arguments of Attorney General Alan Wilson and lawyers for House Speaker Bobby Harrell last Tuesday.
Harrell is attempting to block a grand jury from hearing ethics charges against him filed by the South Carolina Policy Council and other public interest organizations. The court itself is in an ethical and conflict of interest situation because Harrell as speaker of the house has been instrumental in appointing each of the justices to the bench.
The Republican Civil War
- By Mike Scruggs
The GOP Establishment vs. Grassroots Conservatives
On Saturday, June 21, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal told approximately a thousand evangelical leaders at the annual convention of the Faith and Freedom Coalition that a rebellion is brewing in the U.S with people ready for “a hostile takeover” of the nation’s capital. Jindal hit hardest on President Obama and other Democrats, accusing them of waging a war against religious liberty and education. However, there is also a war within the Republican Party that is becoming more visible and fiercely fought in Republican Congressional primaries.
TB, Swine Flu Assaulting Border Agents: Rest of Us Next?
- By Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D.
Border Patrol agents have long been at risk for violence from drug cartels and criminals. Just last week Tucson sector agents were fired upon by Mexican aircraft inside the US border. There is a new, insidious threat to BP agents, families, and communities from the crush of illegal immigrants at our southern border that has now become a gateway for disease entry.
BP agents have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB), H1N1 (“swine”) flu, and chicken pox. Other diseases like dengue and Ebola virus may be in this wave of illegals, since people are coming from Central and South America, the Middle East and West Africa. Dengue fever, including the hemorrhagic form, is already raging in Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. Ebola virus hemorrhagic fever is seriously out of control in several West African countries.
Our Greatest Emergency
- By Frank Hall - Greenville, SC
In the 15th chapter of Jeremiah, God informs the prophet that He is dividing the Old Testament nation of Judah into four categories: those for death (presumably sickness and disease); some to the sword (presumably to be killed in battles); some for birds of prey and wild beasts to devour; and some to be taken as slaves to all the kingdoms of the earth, Do you not wonder why such devastation should be meted out to an entire nation by a just and holy God? Verses four and six explain, it is “... because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah King of Judah, for that which he did in Jerusalem.” Why was that so terrible? (verse 6) “Thou hast forsaken me...” and “Thou art gone backward: therefore will I stretch out my hand against thee, and destroy thee;”
Education is the Answer
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Education is the answer. We are not advocating more funds for government schools. We are discussing the need to overcome willful ignorance among South Carolina voters that have given us exceptionally bad government and a legal system that reeks with favoritism.
People are asking how Lindsey Graham won the Republican Primary? Could we find ourselves choosing between two Liberal Democrats for Superintendent of Education?
Older South Carolinians trust politicians who do not deserve trust. Younger adults don’t read and because they don’t know history or understand government and human nature, they tend to base their decisions on popular opinion or emotions.
Johnny Mann
- By Keith Crowe
I wrote about this artist a few years ago and last week he left this world for a far better one, so I thought it would be good to take a look back at a friend and fellow artist.
His name is Johnny Mann. Johnny was born in Maryland and spent his childhood there. His mother raised him and his siblings on money received from teaching music, so one would have to believe that Johnny would at some point follow the path of music set by his mother, and follow he did. He learned music as a child and carried that over to his military days by playing in the Air Force Band. This was not just any band but was commissioned to play at special events around the country.
Targeting Systemic Corruption in South Carolina Government
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
“We are not going to Talk about Ethics Reform Any More. We are going to Talk about Ending Systemic Corruption in this State.” - Ashley Landess, President, SC Policy Council
“We are not going to talk about ethics reform any more. We are going to talk about ending systemic corruption in this state,” Ashley Landess told attendees at the Greenville based RINO Hunt meeting last Friday night.
Landess was speaking after the Legislature failed to pass an ethics reform bill that critics said had nothing to do with ethics.
“It would have decriminalized the ethics code and forced citizens who want to participate in legislative hearings to register as lobbyists.”
The bill that passed both Houses of the Legislature but did not get out of the Conference Committee contained one important reform, according to the Policy Council Education Foundation newsletter.
A VETERAN
- By Author Unknown
He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he once fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; They were heroes, every one.
60th Anniversary!
- By Press Release
Dale and Shirley Roberts, grandparents of The Time Examiner columnists Heather and Raquelle Sheen, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Dale is a native of Texas and Shirley hails from Oklahoma, but they were married in Lewiston, Idaho--the first wedding held in the very-new Orchards Baptist Church. In fact, the church 'building' was still simply a large tent.
With five children and their families scattered literally from coast-to-coast, a family celebration and reunion was held at a beautiful lodge in Mineola, Texas. This was the first time in years that the entire family had all been together. Everyone made it!
Environmental Education Association Honors Two Greenville County Residents
- By Jennifer Majors
Two Greenville County residents were honored last weekend by the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina at their 2014 Annual Conference held at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center at Seabrook Island, S.C. Greenville County Councilman Joe Dill was named Legislative Official of the year.
Joe Dill, Greenville County Council member, is a leader in conservation efforts in Greenville County. He has worked tirelessly, both within the Council by passing legislation, and by serving on environmental boards in the Upstate. His passion for the environment is most notably shown in his work to keep our water resources clean. He recognizes the worth of clean water as a natural resource for public health as well as aesthetic reasons. Mr. Dill served as a member of the Reedy River Steering Committee and the Saluda-Reedy Watershed Consortium Advisory Council.
Let Freedom Ring
- By Mike Scruggs
Let Freedom Ring,
Oh, Great God our King,
Let Freedom Ring!
The lines above are the last three lines of My Country Tis of Thee, which for 100 years was one of three unofficial national anthems of the United States, until the Star-Spangled Banner was made the official national anthem in 1932. The other was Hail Columbia, written by Philip Phile in 1789 for the inauguration of George Washington. Hail Columbia has since become the Vice-President’s official march. My Country ‘Tis of Thee uses the music of the British national anthem, God Save the Queen, but the American words were composed in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1831 by Samuel Francis Smith. It was first sung on July 4, 1831, at an Independence Day celebration for children on Park Street in Boston.
Progressivism is Poison
- By David Thompson
Let’s not kid ourselves; America has a wide range of problems all hiding in plain sight under the rubric of Progressivism. And let’s be clear about this as well, progressivism is detrimental to the well-being of America. It should also be noted that millions of Americans regardless of the facts have drunk the Kool-Aid…some 40%, for example, still believe that Barack Obama is doing a good job as President. Wow, the “the land of the free and the home of the brave” becomes lala land.
Deadly Diseases Crossing Border With Illegal Immigrants
- By Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D.
A flood of illegals has massively surged at our southwestern borders. The economic impact of medical care, education, and incarceration for illegals forced on taxpayers is bankrupting Arizona.
Why are such swarms entering the U.S. illegally NOW, particularly children? Newspapers in Mexico and Central and South America are actually describing U.S. “open borders,” encouraging people to come with promises of food stamps or “amnesty.” It is textbook Cloward-Piven strategy to overwhelm and collapse the economic and social systems, in order to replace them with a “new socialist order” under federal control.
Carried by this tsunami of illegals are the invisible “travelers” our politicians don’t like to mention: diseases the U.S. had controlled or virtually eradicated: tuberculosis (TB), Chagas disease, dengue fever, hepatitis, malaria, measles, plus more. I have been working on medical projects in Central and South America since 2009, so I am aware of problems these countries face from such diseases.
Gun Owners of America - An Highly Effective Organization
- By Allan E. Brown - Greenville, SC
I’m sure most readers of The Times have heard of Gun Owners of America. For those not familiar, this small but highly effective organization began operating in 1975, and has done an excellent job keeping watch on anti-gun politicians and anti-gun groups determined to destroy our right to keep and bear arms. Operating with a small staff and a mere fraction of the budget of the National Rifle Association, GOA has consistently stayed in trenches as the only pro-gun rights organization that will not compromise with the anti-gunners.
Should House Speaker Bobby Harrell Stay?
- By E. Ashley Landess - President, South Carolina Policy Council
Did you know that House Speaker Bobby Harrell has been unanimously elected numerous times to his leadership position by the South Carolina House? That means that your representative, more than likely, voted him into the most powerful position in state government. You didn’t vote for him; your House member did.
With an ongoing Grand Jury investigation into his conduct, repeated attempts by the Speaker’s allies to pass laws to protect him, and the pending State Supreme Court hearing, it’s worth asking whether the Speaker can or should continue to hold that office.
Betrayed Again!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
For the second time since World War II, the political leaders of the United States have undermined and betrayed the members of the armed forces of the United States. It required decades of inspiring leadership to overcome the first betrayal. This betrayal will not be so easily overcome nor will it likely be the last.
Our government abandoned Iraq, creating a vacuum and knowing the terrorists would fill it as soon as our combat troops were gone. The President has already announced that he is pulling our combat troops out of Afghanistan, setting up the same scenario for that troubled country.
Growing Rejection of Common Core
- By Phyllis Schlafy
The most controversial current issue in education today is clearly Common Core. It’s being more hotly debated than bullying, zero tolerance, sex ed, abortion, or even school lunches.
Common Core is the title of a new set of standards that the Obama Administration has been trying to force the states to use. Even before the standards were written, 45 states and the District of Columbia signed on, encouraged by inducements of federal funds. The principal outliers are Texas, Alaska, Nebraska, and Virginia.
Now that parents and teachers are finding out what is commanded by Common Core standards and what is being taught by “Common Core-aligned” materials, moms and teachers are raising a ruckus to try to get their states to repeal their state’s involvement. Many are demanding that their state withdraw altogether from Common Core, principally because they believe it is a takeover by the Obama Administration of all that kids are taught and not taught.
2014 Furman Grad Recognized as Top Student Activist
- By Press Release
Recent Furman graduate, Lauren Cooley, was recognized as one of the nation’s top student activists this past weekend at the Student Activism Conference in Houston, Texas. Lauren, a former leader of Furman’s Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow (CSBT), addressed attendees at the conference’s Lone Star Dinner held by the Leadership Institute.
“We are proud to see our former CEO recognized for her leadership, courage, and principle,” said Elliot Stegall, current Chief Executive Officer of CSBT. Stegall continued, “Lauren is just one example of the high caliber students who have participated in Furman’s Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow over the years.”
Ravenel Threatening to Challenge Graham, Hutto for Senate Seat
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Unintended consequence of Petition Candidate Could Help Democrat
State Senator Brad Hutto won the Democrat primary for United States Senate with 76 percent of the vote. U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham won the Republican primary with only 56 percent of the vote, however his vote total doubled that of Hutto. The apparent crossover Democrat votes for Graham do not bode well for Hutto in the General Election.
Charleston real estate developer turned actor, Thomas Ravenel, is threatening to enter the race challenging Graham as an independent petition candidate. The former Republican statewide office holder who resigned due to drug charges has support in the Upstate, although his base of operations is in Charleston.
Lawmakers Promise Improved Health Care for Veterans
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Lawmakers Receive Warm Welcome from Veterans at War Museum
Senator Lindsey Graham, smiling from his recent primary win, thanked veterans for their support and promised relief from the problems in the VA health care system. He was accompanied by Fourth District Congressman Trey Gowdy.
“The South Carolina veterans community has had my back for many years,” Sen. Graham told a group of veterans in Greenville, Monday. “I’ve tried to have your back all of these years, because I know that without you, there is no election.”
Graham noted that “only one percent of Americans serve in uniform and the 99 percent depend on the one percent.”
First Foundations Celebrates Classic Marriage
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Montgomery Married 77 years
First Foundations, Inc. held a contest to find the Upstate couple that had been married longest. Three finalist couples were the honored guests at a banquet held at the Greenville Hilton on Saturday, June 14.
The finalists were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Montgomery.
The winners were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Montgomery, who had married in 1937. They had been married 77 years. The other finalists had been married more than70 years.
VA Scandal: A Physician’s Prescription for Veterans’ Medical Care
- By Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D.
President Obama promised to fix the Veterans Administration (VA) problems. “We need to make sure folks get the care they need without long waiting lists and long drives,” he said in early 2008 stump speeches.
In 2014, the VA scandal grows worse daily: USA Today reported more than 100,000 veterans are waiting to see doctors. In Florida, 8,500 veterans have been waiting more than 3 months for appointments. In Phoenix, 58 veterans died on secret waiting lists. A new audit found 64 percent of VA facilities falsified wait times, and 13 percent of schedulers were actually trained to engage in fraud. The longest waits are for mental health services. Veterans’ suicides, though reported to be falsely low, are at 22 per day or an outrageous 8,030 every year.
- None Dare Call It Tyranny
- “Double Whammy” for Greenville County Taxpayers
- Camp 36 JROTC Essay Contest for Scholarship to Sam Davis Youth Camp
- Big Creek Cemetery Restoration effort
- Don Gordon Speaks to 16th Regiment SCV in Greenville
- Memorial Service for Oconee County
- Filing for School Board only Weeks Away
- VA Scandal – a Battlefield of Deceit, Delays and Death for Veterans
- The Fundamental Transformation of America
- Collins Elected American Legion Department of SC Commander
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