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Is Governor Haley REALLY Against Common Core Standards?
- By Johnnelle Raines - Upstate Regional Leader SCPIE
Last night I watched intently Governor Haley’s State of the State address…no mention of getting rid of Common Core Standards (CCS)! When asked recently at events she clearly will state she is against our present Common Core Standards. But no mention of that in her Education Plan or her State of the State address?
I am a huge fan of country singer Toby Keith. His song, “A Little Less Talk And A Lot More Action” comes to mind when I hear Governor Haley “say” she is against CCS. Last night would have been the perfect opportunity to make sure all the Legislators and citizens of SC know she is against these standards…but what did we hear from her on these child abusive standards? ... crickets…
Frank Tooley, Korean Prisoner of War
- By James Moore
For a 19 year old barefoot cotton farm worker turned curb hopper from the farm country of Greenville County, the North Korean invasion of South Korea meant only one thing; a trip abroad was inevitable. Frank Tooley, who had already been drafted, knew that it was only a matter of time before Uncle Sam came and asked for his service in the American military intervention. Knowing that if he was drafted the Army would send him where he was needed, Tooley felt that it would be best if he joined on his own free will. Curious about whether he would pass the physical or not, Tooley joined his brother and some friends as they went to visit the doctor.
The Age of Insanity
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
For American veterans who fought for freedom in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam and are still living, the current question burning in their heart and mind is: “What has happened to our country, and the people thousands fought, bled and died to defend?” It has happened gradually, but suddenly there is a realization that at least half of the people in our land are acting as if they were not of sound mind. They lack a desire to seek truth, defend their God-given freedom or have concern for future generations. Only an insane people would allow their freedom to be taken away and their exceptional way of life destroyed before their very eyes without taking some preventive action.
I find it difficult if not impossible to accept the fact that many well-meaning Americans, including thousands of professed Christians are so misinformed, misguided and deceived that they are willing to participate in the destruction of our Constitutional Republic.
Tax the Rich and Raise the Minimum Wage
- By Frank Hall - Greenville, SC
As I write this, several politicians are advocating that we raise the tax rate on the rich, so our government will have more money to pay our debts, and they want to raise the minimum wage to “help” the poorest of the poor. Several other politicians and many private citizens, including me, strongly believe both of these measures would be tragic mistakes. They ignore and run counter to the realities of street level economics. Let us look at a ridiculously simple hypothetical case to see what I am talking about:
Mr. John Doe owns a factory employing 200 workers that manufacture Supergismos at the rate of 1,000,000 per year which he sells for $10 each, generating a gross income of $10,000,000. His total production costs run $9 per unit. His net profit before taxes is $1,000,000. His present tax rate is 90%, so the government takes $900,000 and he gets to keep $100,000 per year, which he regards as a somewhat disappointing, barely adequate income for someone who works so hard and risks so much as he does.
Oklahoma Republican Dr. Tom Coburn Resigning from Senate
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Senator Tom Coburn, the longest serving real fiscal conservative in the United States Senate, is resigning later this year, two years before his term ends.
Dr. Coburn, the OB/gyn who is a former Family Research Council (FRC) board member, has served Oklahoma in the Senate for ten years and in the House before that.
He is a former cancer survivor and the disease is now back. FRC released a statement saying, “Now that the disease is back, he felt it best to spend as much time with his family as possible. For conservatives, who’ve admired his tough-as-nails approach on spending (including his ‘Wastebooks’ his office is famous for), his voice will be missed. FRC will be praying for a speedy recovery for one of the Senate’s most reliable leaders. We continue to be grateful for all Tom has done in the cause of faith, family and freedom.”
State of State Ignores Common Core Standards
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Governor Pledges Millions More in Education Spending, Ignores Most Urgent Parental Concerns
In her State of the State address, Governor Nikki Haley ignored the despised and destructive federal Common Core Standards and school choice and instead pledged $160 million of new spending primarily on poor and under-performing districts and schools.
During a recent address to Republican Women in Greenville she pledged to oppose Common Core being implemented in the Palmetto State.
The Governor’s education plan divides the additional spending between 5 areas.
ACG Holds New Year's Banquet, Announces April 25 U.S. Senate Debate
- By Josiah Magnuson
Lee Benedict, a veteran of the Iraq War and a professional special education instructor, presented how the Communist Manifesto has been implemented in the United States over the last few decades. He encouraged the audience to distribute his new book, which presents a needed insight into the true nature of the challenges to our nation's liberty.
Administration Continues Dangerous Downgrade of Military
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Serious Concerns Regarding Downgrade of Force Structure Prompts Congressional Action
South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, has announced that “serious concerns have been brought to light regarding proposed changes to Army force structure, especially the proposed Army Aviation restructuring plan.”
In order to attempt to head off a major national defense shortcoming, Wilson and a group of 16 bipartisan co-sponsors have introduced H. R. 3930, the National Commission on the Structure of the Army Act of 2014. The commission would recommend necessary force structures to meet future military force structure needs of the nation.
The AGC Ensuring Quality Military Chaplains
- By James Moore
As America progresses into tomorrow there is a call for all lifestyles to be accepted. As lifestyles are to be accepted, Christian beliefs come under more scrutiny. For Chaplains working in a military that is becoming a melting pot of all that is America, pressure for them to not be offensive is increasing in strength.
Since the repeal of the ban on homosexuals in the military and the Supreme Court striking down the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, things have become more difficult for Christian Chaplains in the military. While their duties have become more difficult, nothing has change in regards to the law of religious freedoms.
The Associated Gospel Churches (AGC) is an organization which recruits and stands by Chaplains when they find themselves in situations of discrimination or pressures to conform.
January Meeting of Joseph Evan Davis Chapter 907, Children of the Confederacy
- By Pam Evans
Joseph Evan Davis Chapter 907, Children of the Confederacy, met on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Pastor Mark Evans, Chaplain-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Camp Chaplain of the 16th Regiment, Camp 36, Greenville SCV, was the speaker for the meeting. He presented a program on the Christian character of General Robert E. Lee and General Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson. Miss Allison Bolt, Vice President, presided in the absence of our President Andrew Myers. A membership certificate was presented to Mr. William Bolt, the youngest chapter member, who became an official member as a "birth baby" when he was only five minutes old!!
Bone Health
- By Dr. Joe Carrano
The textbooks tell us that the body needs vitamin D for calcium utilization, and vitamin A for both calcium and protein assimilation. Protein given as a powder lacks these fat-soluble co-factors that the body can use to build and maintain healthy bones.
Synthetic vitamin D, on the other hand, can cause hypercalcemia, a disturbance of calcium equilibrium leading to excessive blood calcium and calcification of soft tissues. Synthetic vitamin D added to commercial milk does not have the same beneficial effect as vitamin D3 from cod liver oil in preventing rickets and strengthening the bones.
Scared Americans
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Americans are scared. They are afraid of their government and they don’t know what to do. They have reason for fear, because the current regime in Washington, D.C., is abusing it’s power and using government agencies to openly reward its friends and punish its enemies.
A grass roots movement that spontaneously began in opposition to growth of government and taxes during the Bush Administration and had a role in electing a Republican majority in the US House of Representatives in 2010 was targeted by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS, using intimidation during the 2012 Presidential Election, rendered many Tea Party organizations politically ineffective.
County Council Honored Chief Bryan Riebe for Career of Public Service
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Glassy Mountain Fire District Bryan Riebe retired after 13 years of honorable service in that capacity. His service to Greenville County spans 33 years, beginning with Greenville County EMS in 1981. He rose to Lieutenant at Wade Hampton Fire Department before helping to create the Glassy Mountain Fire Department and becoming Chief.
A Proclamation from Greenville County Council honoring Chief Riebe for his remarkable career of public service and declaring January 7, 2014, Chief Bryan Riebe day in Greenville County was presented to Riebe by District 17 Councilman Joe Dill. Riebe was accompanied by his wife.
Faye Jay Recipient of 2013 Republican Woman of Achievement Award
- By Staff Report
The Greenville County Republican Women’s Club paid tribute to long-time member Faye Jay for being the recipient of the Greenville County Republican Party’s 2013 Republican Woman of Achievement Award.
Before a crowd of over 260 members and guests, including Governor Nikki Haley, GCRWC’s president Linda Slaton recognized Fay as being “a role model to us all!”
Earlier in the week, Fay had been presented the engraved crystal award for her dedication and many contributions to the Greenville County Republican Party by former Chairman Betty Poe and party officer Geri Warren.
Faye’s personal life is amazing. She was born in Pickens and is one of 3 sets of twins! After graduating from Winthrop College, Faye married prominent Greenville Attorney Sydney Jay. They spent most of their 52 years of marriage until Sydney’s death in their beautiful home and gardens on Earle Street in one of Greenville’s historic districts.
Harrell Still Won’t Release Campaign Expense Records
- By Rick Brundrett from "The Nerve"
From 2008 through 2012, S.C. House Speaker Bobby Harrell reimbursed himself more than $234,000 from his campaign account for legislative and other trips, campaign expenditure reports show.
The quarterly reports filed with the State Ethics Commission don't say whether Harrell, a licensed private pilot, flew his single-engine Cirrus SR22 to any of the events, though the records show that of the 40 travel-expense reimbursements to himself, nine were for at least $10,000 each and three were for more than $20,000 each, as The Nerve reported in October 2012.
Over the past year, however, Harrell’s campaign expenditure reports list no specific travel reimbursements to himself as he had done in previous years, The Nerve found Tuesday in a review of the expenditures. The Charleston Republican’s largest listed travel expenditure last year was $365 for a March trip to Myrtle Beach under the category of “legislative travel,” records show.
Hundreds Rally Against Obamacare, Demand Senate Pass H3101
- By Josiah Magnuson
COLUMBIA – Hundreds of South Carolinians gathered in the rain at the State House on the morning of Tuesday, January 14, to demand that the state senate pass legislation immediately to block Obamacare. The rally was organized by Mr. Jesse Graston, SC Coordinator for The John Birch Society, in partnership with numerous Tea Party and constitutional liberty groups from around South Carolina.
Speakers included Rep. Bill Chumley, primary sponsor of H3101 to nullify Obamacare, Sen. Tom Davis, Sen. Lee Bright, Dr. Tom Kendall, president of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), Michael Lofti, activist with the Tenth Amendment Center, Dr. Huey Mills, founder of the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools (SCACS), Matt Kibbe, president of FreedomWorks, and others. The rally was emceed by John Hull, chairman of the Summerville 9/12.
Governor Haley Pledges Opposition to Obamacare, Common Core, Tax Increases
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Governor Supports Ethics Reform, Lawmakers Reporting Income Sources, More Spending on Reading, Technology, Teacher Training, School to Work, Charter Schools
Greenville County Women’s Club President Linda Slaton and her board launched their 2014 speakers program with South Carolina’s first Republican Woman Chief Executive, Governor Nikki Haley. Upstate Republican Women joined in sponsoring the event that filled the Poinsett Club to capacity.
It was Governor Haley’s first major address of the New Year in the Upstate – a year in which she is seeking election to a second term as Governor of the Palmetto State. She has an announced Democrat opponent and noted that this is the first gubernatorial election rematch in South Carolina History.
Winnie Davis Chapter 442, UDC, Holds January Meeting
- By Press Release
Winnie Davis Chapter 442, United Daughters of the Confederacy, met on Monday, January 13, 2014, at the Museum and Library of Confederate History, 15 Boyce Avenue, Greenville, SC. The hostess for the meeting was Dona Morgan, Chapter President. Dona Morgan presented a new member certificate and welcomed Christiana Kendall into membership under the record of her Great Great Great Grandfather, William Pittman. William Pittman fought in the War Between the States, Company D, 28th Regiment, Georgia. William enlisted 31 October 1861 at Camp Stephens as a Private. Private Pittman was born in Pendleton, SC and was a member of the United Confederate Veterans, where he received a Southern Cross of Honor. Private Pittman was a Musician during the war. William was discharged 12 May 1863 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Sheri Few Candidate for S.C. Superintendent of Education
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Few is founder of South Carolina Parents Involved in Education SCPIE and a leading opponent of federal Common Core Standards in South Carolina schools
Sheri Few has announced that she is seeking the office of Superintendent of Education since Dr. Mick Zais has decided not to run for reelection. During a press conference in Columbia she discussed her interest and involvement in the education of South Carolina children and what has motivated her to seek the elected office.
“I am a committed parent who was very involved in my children’s public school education. As a result of what I saw in my children’s curriculum, I was motivated to form the non-[profit South Carolina Parents Involved in Education. Since that time, I have studied education policy and worked to protect our children from the liberal biases found in nearly every discipline of public education.
Robert E. Lee
- By Mike Scruggs
Measuring True Greatness
January 19 marked the 207th birthday of one of the most revered military leaders in American history. In fact, Robert E. Lee remains one of the most studied and respected military commanders in world history, although he was ultimately on the losing side.
The enormous importance that the mainstream media and political leaders today give to the Martin Luther King Holiday has worked to obscure the memory of Lee. Although there are many states that celebrate holidays for both King and Lee, most Southern politicians, following the politically correct fashion of the times, have shied away from honoring Lee. That is a great tragedy, for few men in American history have left such an exemplary record of Christian faith, noble character, and devotion to cause and duty.
The Debate on Common Core
- By Johnnelle Raines - Regional Upstate Leader of SC Parents Involved in Education
First of all I want to congratulate The Times Examiner and WORD radio for recognizing what is truly important news to cover. They were the only newspaper and radio show I am aware of that was in attendance at the Debate on Common Core held at Greer High School this past week sponsored by SC Senators Tom Corbin, Representatives Mike Burns and Dwight Loftis.
SC Parents Involved in Education’s President Sheri Few, American Principal Project’s Jane Robbins, and Americans Have Had Enough’s Executive Director Roan Garcia Quintana decimated the representatives from SC Education Association’s representatives in this debate. They made it clear Common Core is NOT in the best interest of SC children. All the local TV stations, radios, and newspapers were sent a press release...but obviously they didn't think the future of SC children's education was important enough to cover. Shame on them!
Robert Gates, the Washington Chameleon
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Little lizards in tropical areas of the Pacific change color to blend in with their environment. Robert Gates, Washington insider, and former Secretary of Defense under both Presidents Bush and Obama, was a little man who took on many characteristics of the lizard that changed colors, except he did not “crawl on his belly like a reptile.”
Gates allegedly lied for Bush and lied even more for Obama. The Secretary of Defense is the only person between the Commander-in-Chief and the Joint Chiefs of Staff who has the authority to protect the military from illegal, unwise, and unconstitutional orders. Gates apparently did nothing to protect the military from unsound decisions by President Obama while he had the responsibility to do so, but now, from the safety of academia, and it is too late to make a difference; he is critical of his former boss.
Christianity in Iran
- By Dr. Al Snyder
An American-Iranian Christian pastor, Saeed Abedini, 33 years old, is now in an Iranian dungeon prison. Born to a devout Moslem family in Iran, he was recruited to become a suicide bomber at age 20.
As he witnessed the hatred and brutality of his Moslem trainers, he decided that Islam was not for him. He trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior and converted to Christianity. Soon he began to openly proclaim his faith in Christ.
In the early 2000's, Abedini headed up 100 house churches in 30 cities, reaching about 2,000 members when the movement was tolerated by the Iranian government. But with the election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2005, the house church movement was subjected to a crackdown by Iranian authorities, and the Abedini family moved to the United States.
Glen R. Phillips Appointed to Greenville County Voter Registration Board
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
James W. Gibney, III Placed on Board of Election Commission
The Greenville County Legislative Delegation made several appointments to important boards and commissions, Monday, January 13.
James W. Gibney, III, was appointed to the Greenville County Board of Election Commission. Four incumbent members were reappointed. The current members of the Greenville County Election Commission are:
AG Sends SLED Investigation of House Speaker to State Grand Jury
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Years of Ethics Complaints Against Bobby Harrell By SC Policy Council Finally Gain Traction
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Monday that he had turned the SLED investigation report on Ethics violation allegations against House Speaker Bobby Harrell over to a State Grand Jury.
With the State House opening it’s 2014 session the following day, Harrell is placed in a serious political situation. He called on state authorities to release their findings to the public, which will not happen with the case going to a Grand Jury where proceedings are secret.
The Attorney General’s office has had the SLED report in house about one month for review before deciding to send it to the Grand Jury.
16th Regiment SC Volunteers Honor Generals Lee, Jackson
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Look Alike Historians bring a message from the Past
The officers and members of the 16th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 36 welcomed guests from as far away as Germany and Hungary to their annual Lee-Jackson Banquet.
Robert Edward Lee was born January 19, 1807, and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was born January 21, 1824.
The beloved General Lee, having been the Commandant at West Point, was offered command of the Union Army by the Lincoln Administration, declined and chose to defend Virginia instead. He survived the war, became a college president and led the former Confederacy in the healing process and return to the union.
Future of Common Core now up to Lawmakers
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
SC Adopted Common Core in 2010 to increase competitiveness for Federal Race to Top Funds
The Greer community got its first “fair and balanced” look at the controversial Common Core education standards in South Carolina during a recent forum.
A forum was held at Greer High School sponsored by Senator Tom Corbin and State Representatives Mike Burns and Dwight Loftis in response to requests and questions from constituents.
The Common Core initiative was defended during the forum by the president of the South Carolina Education Association, an affiliate of the National Education Association, the NEA. Union membership is optional since South Carolina is a Right to Work State.
Renew Before February 1 and Avoid Rate Increase
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
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Struggle for Soul of Republican Party
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Allowing Barack Obama to control both houses of congress with two years unlimited power to dismantle everything good about our nation is unthinkable. If the republic is to survive, Republicans must retain control of the House and gain control of the Senate. Only then can the reckless but calculated disregard for the Constitution and ruthless abuse of the God-given rights of American citizens be constrained.
Replacing liberal Democrats with the same ilk simply because they have an “R” behind their name would be even worse than keeping the current crop of Democrats in office. The “R” has become virtually meaningless in other parts of the country and even in South Carolina where, by law, Democrats may participate in Republican primaries and help select Republican candidates to participate in General Elections. Some lawmakers with an “R” behind their name support this insane law.
Common Core Standards Were NOT Properly Vetted
- By Johnnelle Raines - Pickens, SC
I am a citizen of South Carolina and I am concerned about children's education. I have taken the time to read all the Common Core Standards grades K through 12 as well as research the problems associated with these standards. The problems are multiple in number and grave in level of concern.
Common Core Standards were NOT properly vetted. There is NO research to support their effectiveness. They have NOT been field tested. Bottom line is SC children are guinea pigs and our 2010 State Board of Education, Education Oversight Committee, Former Superintendent Jim Rex and Governor Mark Sanford have pimped SC children out to the highest bidder...Bill Gates. Bill Gates has spent close to 150 MILLION dollars to promote these standards. Why, you may ask, did our education decision makers sell our students out? The answer pure and simple...to get Federal Race to the Top money and a No Child Left Behind waiver. Their decision was NOT based on factual information these standards were better than our previous standards.
Repeat of Vietnam 40 Years Later in Iraq, Afghanistan
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
We Never Learn from History Because Factual History is Not Taught
Thousands of Americans died and even more were wounded in action in Vietnam. The wounded combat veterans would be handicapped for the remainder of their lives. The military won every battle during the Vietnam War, however, the Communist influence on members of congress led to the United States cutting off all funds for both the American and South Vietnamese military, and South Vietnam was abandoned to the Communist invaders without meaningful resistance.
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