- Knowing Trump
- Has the Bethlehem Star Mystery Been Unveiled?
- Newberry Judge Request Sworn Medical Affidavits and Sets Near-Term Deadline in Jeff Davis Case
- “If You’ve Never Had Filet Mignon, Peanut Butter Tastes Just Fine”
- The America That Once Was (A Christmas Memory)
- Is a Self-Proclaimed Drag Queen Performer Serving in a Leading Moral Arc Role at a Greenville Children’s Production of Annie?
- Merry Christmas from Times Examiner
- Compromise Reached, But Public Trust Remains Unsettled After County Administrator Vote
- Democrat-Turned-Republican Pascoe Makes Third Appearance Before Greenville County GOP
- Hear or See Something? Say Something: Crime Stoppers of Greenville Marks Awareness Month
- Turkey May Be Slipping Away from NATO
- Putin on the Russian Economy
- Ukrainian Intelligence and the Ukraine War
- Will We Ever Heed Orwell’s Warning?
- Eurobond Medicine for Ukraine
Understanding Progressivism
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- By Bob Dill
“Marxism by Evolution Rather than Revolution”
During the 2008 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton described herself as a “progressive.” About that time a member of Greenville County Council used the descriptive term. The terms “liberal” and “leftist” and “socialist” have become unpopular with liberals, leftists and socialists. They prefer the term “progressive.” It sounds good to the rank and file American. It implies the individual has a positive outlook and favors progress.
Opportunities, Dangers Ahead for GOP
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Republican Party has the greatest opportunity in a decade to change national, state and local government for the better this year. However, there are perilous obstacles along the way that could derail the opportunity and become disastrous for both the party and the nation. An objective look at recent history is beneficial to understand the current situation and plot a way forward.
A large influx of social and fiscal conservatives became involved in the political process during the 1980s through organizations such as the Moral Majority and Christian Coalition. The “Rockefeller” style, country club, establishment republicans distrusted these energetic newcomers, but eventually found a way to harness their energy and build a powerful political movement that eventually controlled the White House and both houses of Congress.
South Carolina Senate Passes “Sovereignty Resolution”
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- By Bob Dill
Voter ID Bill another High Priority for Lawmakers
The South Carolina State Senate finally passed a sovereignty resolution that had been held over from last year.
With Tea Party and Taxpayer activists looking over their shoulders, Senators passed the resolution in the second week of their business that will formally remind all branches of the federal government that their powers are limited by the United States Constitution.
It further reminds the federal government that it has no authority to demand purchase of healthcare insurance by the citizens of South Carolina.
Stan Clardy Leads Celebration of Birth of Nation’s Greatest Christian Military Leaders: Lee and Jackson
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- By Bob Dill
Songwriter, Actor, Playwright, Musician and Author Presented: “Story Behind Songs”
The Lee – Jackson Dinner at the Airport Marriott, Saturday night, was musical and historical from beginning to end. Featured was a historic journey through the 1860s with Stan Clardy and his stories, songs and guitar along with the Joyful Harps featuring Heather and Raquelle Sheen.
The occasion was celebration of the birthdays of two of the nation’s greatest military leaders who were graduates of the Military Academy at West Point who have a reputation for honor and patriotism “etched in stone,” despite efforts of revisionists to distort their character.
Walt Wilkins to Run for Solicitor
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- By Bob Dill
Walt Wilkins has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination to become the next 13th Circuit Solicitor.
Wilkins, the former US Attorney for South Carolina, and the son of Judge Billy Wilkins, brings proven experience and a record of accomplishment to the race.
“During my five years in the US Attorney’s office, I prosecuted hundreds of cases involving violent crime, street gangs, narcotics and illegal immigration. We worked with a number of state and federal agencies and dismantled several violent street gangs. We broke up an international drug smuggling ring and indicted 110 people.
‘Save our Rights’ Freedom Rally at Greenville Tech
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- By Bob Dill
Constitution Party Chairman James Clymer will Present Rebuttal to Obama State of Union Address
On Thursday night at Greenville Technical College, Upstate residents will have an opportunity to hear a nationally acclaimed Constitutional Attorney assess the first year of the Obama Administration and its impact on the freedom and civil rights guaranteed for all Americans by the Constitution of the United States.
Beware! It’s Election Year
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
It’s election year. We have a radical in the White House, revolutionaries in control of the Congress and a large segment of the electorate is confused. That makes for a dangerous mixture for law-abiding citizens who don’t particularly care for excitement of the violent variety.
A large segment of my generation don’t even watch violent movies; we saw enough carnage in Korea and Vietnam to last a lifetime. We sympathize with the troops trying to fight a war when the civilian leaders are not interested in winning and don’t have the courage or the integrity to admit it. We detest a civilian population that is disinterested in national defense unless they have a son or brother whose life is on the line in Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere.
President Obama Establishes "Council Of Governors"
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- By Chuck Baldwin
The White House Office of the Press Secretary released a report on the White House web site titled "President Obama Signs Executive Order Establishing Council of Governors." According to the press release, "The President today [January 11, 2009] signed an Executive Order establishing a Council of Governors to strengthen further the partnership between the Federal Government and State Governments to protect our Nation against all types of hazards. When appointed, the Council will be reviewing such matters as involving the National Guard of the various States; homeland defense; civil support; synchronization and integration of State and Federal military activities in the United States; and other matters of mutual interest pertaining to National Guard, homeland defense, and civil support activities."
Doctor Speaks Out Against Government Takeover of Health Care
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- By Terry M. Thacker
America has the best health care in the world, however, the physician/patient relationship is being politicized and is under attack.
About 100 people showed up to hear Greenville family physician Tom Kendall speak this past Saturday at the semi-annual luncheon of the Americans for Constitutional Government study group. The ACG usually meets every fourth Monday of the month at the Symmes branch of the Greenville County Public Library on Pelham Road. The next meeting will be on the 4th Monday in February at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Kendall began his remarks by greeting those in attendance “in the name of the Great Physician.” His topic was the current state of health care in America. He said that God was stirring him to be more vocal in the public arena about the trends he sees in health care and how government is adversely impacting these trends. He said that he felt compelled to speak out.
The Importance of Sovereignty
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- By Jeff Haladay
Let us resolve to return sovereignty to the people of South Carolina. It will not be easy. A revolt has taken place within government, a revolt against our Constitution. Government of, for, by the people has been overthrown. To reclaim our rights we will contend with a foe as powerful as the British monarchy our founders confronted. We will need their courage and perseverance in adversity. But we too can be victorious.
Baron With Drug Find
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- By TRPD Press
Officer Widmer's K-9 partner, Baron, posing with his latest find. Officer Widmer conducted a traffic stop because he had information that the vehicle was bringing a pound of marijuana into our city to sell. Baron alerted on the vehicle and he located the marijuana in the trunk.
Officer Widmer then arrested the car's two occupants, one of whom also had several controlled pills in his possession. That suspect is also wanted by an agency in Virginia and they stated that they will come and get him. The female suspect gave consent to search her residence in Pickens County. Officer Widmer assisted the Pickens County Sheriff's Office in the search and they seized three more pounds of marijuana.
Blue Ridge Council Celebrates Century of Scouting
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- By Bob Dill & Gilbert Scales
Celebration Launched at Upstate History Museum
Chicago publisher William Boyce founded the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910. The local celebration of the 100th birthday of the Boy Scouts was launched in Upstate, South Carolina, at the Upstate History museum in Greenville, January 9 and 10 with a visit of national Boy Scout leaders and display of two of Norman Rockwell’s famous paintings honoring the service of scouts.
A Time for Truth and Wisdom
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Christians who have attempted to grow in the faith and study their Holy Bible know the prophetic signs of the approach of the “last days.” They have been warned of the slick appealing words of false prophets that are wolves in sheep’s clothing and are capable of deceiving “the very elect.” Few “born again” Christians would deny that there are indications that we are living in those last days before the return of our Lord, although no man knows the day or the hour.
Dare Call It Treason
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- By Ray Simmons
The more I see and hear of what is going on in our nation's Capital the more certain I become that we have filled it with traitors and haters of our Republic. Their major goal is not simply to feather their own nest, as is the goal of many politicians, but to destroy the government of the world's greatest experiment in freedom and liberty. Their target is Biblical Christianity. Whatever their professed religions may be, Christian freedom is anathema to them.
Panic Grips The Left
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- By Tony Beam
Panic is an ugly thing … especially when it rises out of a sense of political desperation. Right now, the political Left is coming unhinged at precisely the moment a very real sense of cohesion is beginning to build on the political right. At this writing, polls show a Democrat meltdown in Massachusetts with Republican Scott Brown surging to as much as a nine point lead over Democrat Martha Coakley.
Leah Hunter selected to 2009-10 Wrangler Division All Star Rodeo Team
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- By Bob Dill
Seventh Grader at Blue Ridge Middle Riding since Age 4
The National High School Rodeo Association Wrangler Division, the newest junior high school rodeo program in America has appointed Leah Hunter, daughter of Rock and Jenny Hunter of Greer and a seventh grader at Blue Ridge Middle School, to the NHSRA Wrangler Division All Star Rodeo Team.
The Wrangler Division All-Star Rodeo Team is fashioned after Wrangler’s Champion Pro Rodeo Team.
Gold City
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- By Keith Crowe
This week’s feature group is Gold City.The group is made up of quite an array of talent. Some of its members have sung with some of the best groups in the business. Let’s take a look at the members of Gold City, but first let’s look at the founder who had retired from the road but is back with the group on a permantent basis, Tim Riley.
Why The Indianpolis Colts, Sarah Palin, And Usain Bolt Are Setting A Bad Example
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- By Tony Beam
Do you remember the saying, “When the going gets tough the tough get going?” Or, how about, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” I think this one is my favorite, “Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible.”
These are all fairly famous quotes on desire and determination to win. The spirit of America is the spirit of winning. Maybe Patton said it best to his troops in the movie that bears his name. “Americans love a winner. Americans will not tolerate a loser. Americans despise cowards. Americans play to win all the time. That’s why Americans have never lost nor will ever lose a war; for the very idea of losing is hateful to an American.”
Citizen Proposes Legislation to Hold Parents Responsible for Out of Control Minor Children
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- By Bob Dill
Parent Previously Sought Help From Sheriff’s Dept. and Greenville County Council
Cynthia Zerga-Patnall appeared before the Greenville County Legislative Delegation, Monday evening, proposing specific legislation designed to prevent teen hoodlums from harassing law-abiding citizens on city streets and in neighborhoods and other public places. She proposed state laws that would hold parents responsible and accountable for all of their children until the age of 18 years.
Zerga-Patnall had addressed the delegation previously regarding teens in her neighborhood using abusive and threatening language when addressing girls and ladies on the sidewalks in the neighborhood.
Catch the Fire!
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- By Sarah J. Mercado
The Spirit And Passion of “Swamp Fox”
Throughout the ages, the human heart has longed for the ability to express, act and become what it was created to be. Since this can only happen in a FREE society, it has been a dream...not realized... until a few brave men and women with great faith and trust in the God of the Bible decided to cross an ocean; not knowing whether they would live or die. Willing to take the chance - America was born.
Legislative Delegation Appoints County Election Commission and Others During January Meeting
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- By Bob Dill
The Greenville County Legislative Delegation made several appointments to boards and commissions during their January 4 meeting in Greenville. All five currently serving members of the Greenville County Election Commission were reappointed without opposition. The commissioners are Robert C. Schaffner, Bobby Black, Wilton E. Bagwell, Markylena Tolbert-Wydman and Bunny M. Phillips.
Should Pregnancy Be a Court Martial Offense in Combat Units?
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Faced with reduced strength resulting in reduced effectiveness in mission accomplishment from a large number of troop pregnancies, a commander in Iraq recently threatened any soldier in his command who became pregnant along with the male soldier who participated in the pregnancy with possible Courts Martial.
As could be expected, the feminists, such as Sen. Barbara Boxer, in the United States Senate, pitched a “hissie fit.” They began writing letters to the Secretary of Defense and general officers in the chain of command protesting the general’s threatened actions.
Connecting The Dots
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- By Ray Simmons
When I was a kid we used to play a game called "connect the dots." Most of you have probably played the game...if all the dots are connected properly you end up with a picture that you will recognize, otherwise you just have a bunch of lines drawn in a meaningless pattern. This little game became a catch-phrase to indicate that things were happening in a pattern and if you could properly figure out what was going on you would be able to predict where things were heading. When you did you were said to have "connected the dots."
Taking The Meaning Of Christmas Into 2010
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- By Tony Beam
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”
When I was a little boy I would often go outside on Christmas Eve and look for the Christmas star. I had heard the story of the wise men since I was old enough to remember Christmas. I even played a wise man in the third grade Christmas play at church but I never really understood who they were or why they would have looked for the star in the first place.
Taylor Reminds Lawmakers of Responsibilities at Beginning of Legislative Year
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- By Bob Dill
Pay Attention to Sovereignty, Transparency, Constitutionality
There are several things I want you to pay attention to as you start another legislative year, Robert G. “Butch” Taylor instructed the Greenville County Legislative Delegation during their meeting on Monday evening.
The first is State Sovereignty to protect us from intrusion from the federal government.
Greenville County School Board Approves Issue of $15 Million 2010 Bonds for School Construction
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- By Bob Dill
Part of $30 Million Additional Debt Authorized by Obama Administration
The Greenville County School Board approved a resolution authorizing the school district to issue construction bonds totaling $15 million for 2010 that will be used to fund a portion of a new elementary school and construction of classrooms at existing elementary schools.
First Gubernatorial Debate to be Held in Charleston Jan. 28, 2010
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- By Bob Dill
Five Republican Candidates for Governor to Debate in Port City
The South Carolina Republican Party has announced that MSNBC Host Joe Scarborough will moderate the state GOP’s first gubernatorial debate to be held January 28th in Charleston.
The debate will take place at Memminger Auditorium in Charleston. Details of the debate and whether it will be televised for viewing in the heavily Republican upstate have not been revealed.
Are Americans Safer With Obama?
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Are Americans safer now that George Bush is history and President Barack Obama is completing his first year of “change”?
We continue to have two wars. The primary difference between now and then is that Obama has given the enemy in Afghanistan notice that we plan to begin withdrawing troops by a certain date. That is a violation of the unchanging principles of warfare. You never tell an enemy that you are going to stop fighting before you achieve victory. This action will cost lives and make success less likely.
President Obama's Marxist Majority
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A reporter asked Majority Leader Harry Reid how he could justify exempting Nebraska from Medicaid payments forever, in exchange for Sen. Ben Nelson's vote. His reply:
There's a hundred senators here. And I don't know if there's a senator that doesn't have something in this bill that was important to them. And if they don't have something in it important to them, then it doesn't speak well of them. That's what this legislation is all about. (Harry Reid, Dec. 21, 2009, Democratic press conference after cloture vote on health-care bill)
The Southern Gospel Music Corner - The McKameys
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This week’s article is certainly about one of the more popular groups in Southern Gospel Music, The McKameys, and if there is one word which could describe them it would be sincere. Each member of this Southern Gospel singing group is sincere in their love for the Lord, sincere in their love for the music they sing, and sincere in their need to spread the Word to others through their music.
- Summer Job for College Students
- Olde South Ball a Success!
- Captain John Gardner Presented Medal of Valor
- Theme Of Annual Christmas Banquet: “Freedom from Addiction”
- Featured Cartoon
- Christmas in Crisis
- Featured Cartoon
- Mosie Lister
- Dr. James H. Thompson Awarded “Order of the Palmetto”
- Bauer Entertains Republicans In Greer Home
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