- Urgent Communication for the Attention and Action of All Sheriffs, Attorneys General, and Governors
- Arizona Today – Just for Today
- An Open Letter to Vladimir Putin and the Russian People - Revisited
- Evert’s Electables
- Local Elections Matter More Than You Believe
- SC Upstate Political Leader’s Repeated Use of Lawfare Backfires
- NC Attorney General Josh Stein’s 2020 Judicial Rebuke on Election Rules
- Massive Immigration Wave Waiting for Kamala Election
- Kamala Seriously Misrepresents 2024 Border Bill
- North Carolina Soros Alert
- CIVILIZATION’S INTERREGNUM – PART 15
- Christians Nationwide Unite in Prayer for Divine Intervention in Upcoming Election and 'Expect God's Help'
- Religion, Region, and Politics
- Oreshnik Hypersonic Russian Missile Strikes Ukraine
- Greenville County Republican Women's October Meeting
The Ultimate Outsider
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has described Senator Ted Cruz as the “ultimate outsider” and the ideal candidate to win the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 2016. All establishment candidates have been defeated badly by outsiders Cruz and Trump, both of which are despised by establishment Republican Party leaders. That is why the endorsement of Sen. Cruz by Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney and other insiders has raised eyebrows and caused concern for many Cruz supporters who fear their candidate is being used and will ultimately be abused and abandoned when he has served the establishment’s purpose.
Senator Cruz has earned a reputation for opposing the establishment Republicans in the Senate on virtually everything they proposed. His most vicious critic was South Carolina’s senior senator Lindsey Graham who recently endorsed him. Graham apparently hates Trump more than he hates Cruz.
Dr. Tony Beam On Israel
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Dr. Tony Beam, Vice President for Student Services and Christian World View at North Greenville University was the featured speaker at the March Luncheon of the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club. Dr. Beam discussed the history of modern Israel and the role the United States and especially President Harry Truman and his long-time Jewish friend had on the founding of the Jewish State.
Funeral Services Held For Officer Allen Lee Jacobs
- By Gilbert Scales
Several hundred Greenville Police Department and Greenville County Sheriff’s Department staff, along with EMS and Fire Department personnel were seated in center section behind family members. Elizabeth Doss, Soloist sang two songs during the service.
Ben Carson Advising Trump to “Tone it Down”
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
“I’ve had Talks About Being Presidential, About Toning It Down a Bit, Appealing to a Broader Group of People”
Retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson says he is a good influence on Donald Trump, the candidate he has endorsed. “You did notice that he wasn’t nearly as caustic in the last debate. People appreciated that. It’s a matter of cultivating and capitalizing on that,” said Carson in a recent Carson News release.
Some observers were surprised that Dr. Carson endorsed Trump rather than Senator Ted Cruz. In many respects Carson and Trump are alike. In reality, both Carson and Trump are outspoken and fearless. Carson is quiet and diplomatic and Trump is the opposite.
How Common Core Ended the Bush Dynasty
- By Phyllis Schlafly
As Republicans try to make sense of Donald Trump’s huge victory in the South Carolina primary, the big news is the shellacking of Jeb Bush in a state that voted four times for a George Bush for president. Trump defeated Jeb by the overwhelming margin of 4-to-1 (33% to 8%).
When Jeb suspended his presidential campaign following his humiliating rebuke by South Carolina’s Republican voters, it was more than just a personal disappointment. It marked the end of the Bush family’s 25-year campaign to remake public education according to federal standards.
The Remaking of Marco Rubio
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The RNC and Establishment Republicans, with the aid of the liberal media, including FOX News are remaking Marco Rubio; the U. S. Senate’s Gang of Eight Amnesty bill author. Rubio is now the leader of the Demolition crew charged with the mission of destroying fellow candidate Daniel Trump by whatever means mendacious minds can devise.
Historian and former County Republican Party Chairman Mike Scruggs asks: “How does Marco Rubio get away with it? How in the world can he claim to be a conservative? How can the GOP establishment claim he is the new Reagan?”
Dropping in on the 82nd Airborne
- By Terry M. Thacker
By Terry M. Thacker
As the old saying goes, there is a first time for everything. Admittedly, sight-seeing trips are best done in spring, summer or fall, when the temperatures are more favorable for being out and about. But who goes sight-seeing in the dead of winter? I do, t'would seem.
Back in December I was watching a program on North Carolina public television describing a one-of-a-kind, on-going art exhibition featuring the works of M. C. Escher that was being held at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. A passing thought flitted through my brain that it would be nice to see that exhibition. The thought quickly passed but, several days later, it returned and hung around a little while longer.
Islam: The End of the European Union?
- By Johan Deckmyn (Brussels, Belgium))
Since the Islamist attacks of November 13 in Paris something has fundamentally changed in Europe. Europeans also now realize that they will never be completely safe from Islamic terrorism. This is a feeling that the Americans have already known since the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York on 9/11.
But unlike the US, Europe is for Islamization - much worse. It is a problem that has already dragged on for several decades. Beginning in the ‘70s of the last century, the first large-scale economic immigration sought refuge in Europe. It came mainly from North Africa and Turkey: Islamic countries. Initially, the intention was that they came to work and then return to their country.
America’s “Last Chance”
- By Phyllis Schlafly
On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, where the first ballots for the next president are cast, Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), who has not endorsed a candidate, gave a round of interviews declaring that 2016 “is the last chance for the American people to take back control of their government.”
“This election is different because we have pell mell erosion of law, the constitutional order, where President Obama has pushed an agenda that eviscerates the immigration legal system, and pushed this trade agreement that will commence decades of transferring American economic power to an ever-expanding international commission. It’s just not going to stop.”
Here Come the Candidates
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
By the time this issue reaches readers, the New Hampshire Primary will be history and the remaining active presidential candidates will be pouring into South Carolina. Reportedly South Carolina has been labeled the “Stop Trump State.” The reported polls show Donald Trump out front. Establishment Republicans seem to be split over Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio. It is expected that their PAC s will be attacking both Trump and Cruz. Both Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum have dropped out of the race. Santorum has endorsed fellow Roman Catholic Marco Rubio. It is likely that Huckabee will endorse either Trump or Cruz, unless he remains neutral a while longer.
Senator Mike Fair Announces His Re-Election Campaign
- By Press Release
State Senator Mike Fair (R-Greenville), a lifelong native of Greenville, announced today that he will seek re-election to represent the people of Greenville in Senate District 6.
“It has been an honor serving in the State Senate, and I am proud of my conservative record of cutting taxes, supporting economic development, promoting a pro-job environment and protecting our state’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Senator Fair. “I’ve lead real reforms that have made our state an economic powerhouse, strengthened our protection of innocent human life, and made our streets more secure. While I am proud of these accomplishments, I know there is more work to be done. That is why I am announcing today that I will seek re-election to the State Senate in 2016.”
Noted Composer of Confederate Letters Speaks to UDC
- By Pam Durham
The ladies of Winnie Davis 442 United Daughters of the Confederacy® were treated to a wonderful musical experience at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. Noted composer Greg Lambert has taken letters written home by Confederate soldiers and composed music to accompany the words. Mr. Lambert, a military veteran of the US Navy, plays the guitar as he sings these words of soldiers who express their longing for home, how they miss their loved ones, and fatigue because of the war.
Vietnam Veterans Learn About Quilts of Valor
- By Tony Dunn
Suzanne DiCarlo, Upstate Coordinator for Quilts of Valor was the speaker at the monthly meeting of The Vietnam Veterans of America. She gave a very inspiring talk on how much these quilts meant to Veterans receiving one.
Vietnamese-American’s New Year Celebration
- By Tony Dunn
Greenville Vietnamese-American’s New Year celebration (Tet 2016). American veterans of the Vietnam War were special guests.
Women Will Be Drafted Unless New President Acts
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Opponent of Women in Combat Believes Decisions should be made by Congress
Just before Christmas the Obama Administration decided to require women to serve in all combat arms positions. The Army and Marine Corps resisted the decision until it was decided. Now they are charged with implementation. Any commander who is less than enthusiastic about implementation is looking at the end of his career in an unpleasant manner. Last week the chiefs of the Army and Marine Corps testifying before Congress said it is now time for women to register for selective service. This means that civilian women could find themselves in a national emergency lugging a heavy load of ammo and equipment crawling around in the mud engaged in the deadly game of life or death, depending on the strength and determination of the opponent.
Greenville County Dreaming of Ten-Story Office Building
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
County Administrator Joe Kernell working deal with city and unnamed developer
During the first Council meeting of 2016, Greenville County Council Chairman Dr. Bob Taylor announced that one of the priority projects for the county during 2016 would be to proceed with plans to construct a new county office building.
Rumors of a deal with a local developer that wants to get control of the choice property occupied by Greenville County offices have been circulating for a couple of years. This, however, is the first official announcement of the project. Unexplained entries in the budget, such as a $2 million entry for a much cheaper crane has been question by citizen watch dog Ed Paxton.
Where Have You Gone Lenny Skutnik?
- By David Thompson
Do great people make history or does history make great people? Is it the larger than life character that molds and shapes events that determines the course of human existence? Or, more often than not, do events place a common person in a time and circumstances that give rise to uncommon human behavior?
Undercover Video Exposes Common Core
- By Phyllis Schlafly
A new set of undercover videos has been released by Project Veritas, the organization started by young journalist James O’Keefe who exposed ACORN in 2009 and NPR in 2011, resulting in the resignation of top officials at both organizations. The new videos reveal the mindset of the people who developed the Common Core education materials and the publishers who profit from it.
The expose comes just in time for the opening of this year’s Education Policy Conference in St. Louis, which is the essential event for parents, citizens and educators concerned about what our children are being taught (and not taught) in public schools. For 27 years, EPC has led the fight against education fads and fallacies such as Values Clarification, Outcome-Based Education, Goals 2000, School-to-Work, and now Common Core.
Politics Makes Strange Bedfellows
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Someone said that the Democrats have two interesting candidates: a radical Socialist and weird old Bernie Sanders.
Republicans have a dozen candidates remaining ranging from conservative to establishment RINO. New York billionaire Donald Trump is the perfect candidate for what the RNC has been looking for. He is using his own money and expanding the base of the party to include Hispanics and Blacks. Despite the fact that he has consistently led in the polls, the controlling party leadership and most of the other candidates and their PACs are fighting him every step of the way.
Roy Gullick Honored for Service to American Legion
- By Post 214 Photo
Veteran and long time supporter of The American Legion, Roy Gullick was presented The Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. Post 214 plaque, and a DVD of the Post 214 Dedication. Representing Post 214 were Commander Steve Zietz, Vice Commander Tony Dunn and Adjutant Carroll Kelley. His Son and Daughter-in-law, John and Jenny Gullick were present.
Lawmakers “Pulling Tricks and Political Shenanigans”
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
South Carolina Policy Council is uncovering deception and fraud in county government. Needs volunteers and financial support to be more effective
Ashley Landess, president of the South Carolina Policy Council was guest speaker at the January 28 luncheon of the Greenville County Republican Women’s club. The Policy Council is a research organization that keeps citizens informed as to what their elected representatives are doing behind closed doors.
Landess has been president of the South Carolina policy Council since 2008. “The General Assembly is planning to raise taxes and use tricks and political shenanigans to disguise their actions,” Landess explained. They know they have plenty of money and do not need to raise taxes. They are just spending the money they have the wrong way.
Will the Republican Establishment Stand Down?
- By Phyllis Schlafly
As Republicans prepare to cast their first presidential ballots in Iowa and New Hampshire, the field remains dominated by “outsider” candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, while Establishment favorites Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, John Kasich and Marco Rubio have been unable to advance to the finals. Will the Republican kingmakers and consultants who picked every nominee since Reagan (Bush, Dole, Bush, McCain and Romney) step aside to let the grassroots, also known as the “base,” work its will this year?
After months of waiting for Trump to self-destruct, the Washington-based Republican Establishment has finally found a way to take back control of the party from the outsiders and grassroots. The plan revolves around the newly empowered House Speaker, Paul Ryan, who is openly contemptuous of Trump and has little use for Cruz.
The Case for Secession
- By Kearney Smith - Green Mountain, NC
Please suppress the alarm you are likely to feel when you hear someone saying that a State or States should be allowed to secede from the United States. That alarm you may feel is a conditioned reflex which was carefully nurtured over several generations by the advocates of a strong central government.
Before 1860 most Americans would not have felt that instant, automatic alarm or revulsion at hearing the word secession. In those days some of the most patriotic Americans not only heard and entertained the term with a tranquil feeling but also considered it the solution of choice if the central government tried to exercise powers not specifically given to it by the Constitution. Of course, there were people still living in 1860 whose fathers and uncles had taken up arms against the British military for the very purpose of seceding from Britain.
Prison, Pardon, or Presidency for Hillary?
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Hillary Clinton probably has more potential criminal charges pending against her than anyone else in the United States does unless it is a criminal illegal alien. Her reckless handling of highly classified material is unprecedented. Her apparent casual neglect in the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya and her brazen lies and denials regarding the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others, who died waiting for help that was withheld and never arrived raises serious questions. Someone made the decision to refuse to provide adequate security and withheld help when their lives were in danger. Was it Hillary or the President? Scores of military personnel have served time in prison for simply making mistakes handling classified material, and it is a crime to make false official statements.
Pickens County Republican Party January 21st Meeting
- By Steve Haynie
The January 21, 2016 meeting of the Pickens County Republican Party was attended by 28 people. Lower than normal attendance was attributed to the impending winter storm blowing in for the weekend. Among those in attendance were Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark, Pickens County Councilman Ensley Feemster, and School District of Pickens County School Board member Phillip Bowers who also serves as chairman of the Pickens County Republican Party.
- Veteran Awarded 71 Continuous Years As A Legionnaire
- American Legion Post 214 Presented Check to “Toys for Tots”
- BJU Graduate Steven Brundage Receives National Recognition
- Blacks and the Confederacy
- Angry Voters 2016
- 13 Hours in Benghazi: The Movie
- 2015 Service Award Recipients Honored by Glassy Mountain Fire Department
- Confederate Monuments Desecrated in Raleigh
- Presidential Candidate Sen. Ted Cruz at NGU
- Character Featured in “13 Hours in Benghazi” Movie Visited Greenville Last Year
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