Christmas in Dixie
- By Bob Dill
The Museum and Library of Confederate History Each Friday
The 16th Regiment, Camp 36, Sons of Confederate Veterans Museum and Library of Confederate History presents Christmas in Dixie, December 2009 each Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. through December 18th at 15 Boyce Ave. in Greenville, South Carolina.
Remember Pearl Harbor!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, was a wakeup call that led to the greatest military buildup in world history and a national commitment to fight until victory was achieved.
A look back in history reveals that Americans paid a heavy price in finances and blood while the Communists in Russia and China received the spoils. Since World War II, American wars in Korea and Vietnam have been fought in defense of free people threatened by Communist aggressors. American politicians have denied victory to the armed forces in each instance.
Ed Paxton Dresses Down County Government
- By Bob Dill
Citizen Ed Paxton was the only person to sign up to speak at the December 2nd meeting of Greenville County Council.
Paxton speaks slowly and deliberately. There is no mistaking what he says and he typically does not use words lightly.
A Taste Of Truth
- By Ray Simmons
For months now we have been hearing from the Democrats that we need a comprehensive health care reform, that the American people want this and that it will save money. Now we are hearing that it will actually reduce the deficit by some three-quarters of a trillion dollars over time...that period of time I'm not quite sure about, but having seen government in action I can guarantee it will not reduce the deficit. Listening to the Senator's (Reid's) comments at the press briefing this afternoon I felt myself in the position that Congressman Joe Wilson from South Carolina succumbed to when he shouted "Liar" as the President spoke on the health care bill earlier.
Global Climate Convention to Begin December 7th
- By Bob Dill
Dr. Jerome Corsi Denied Access
The Copenhagen Global Climate Convention that is billed as “a major step forward in global governance” is set to begin Monday, December 7, 2009. It is ironic that the conference that could result in the loss of freedom for Americans begins on the anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
President Obama is scheduled to speak on the opening day and make promises to the world for the American people to keep.
Tim Scott Fundraiser
- By Thomas C. Hanson
A reception was held at the home of Tex Small for State Rep. Tim Scott, a Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. of South Carolina. Rep. Scott resides in Charleston and represents District 117 that includes Charleston and Berkly Counties. He served for 12 years on Charleston County Council.
Marlar: “War Was Not Caused By Slavery”
- By Bob Dill
Jack Marlar, Field Representative for SCV International, addressed the Sons of Confederate Veterans, 16th Regiment, Camp 36, during their monthly meeting Thursday, November 19th. His topic: “War Was Caused by Slavery?///No!” Using original source historical material, Marlar made a strong case for the true basis for the War Between the States that resulted in the invasion and occupation of South Carolina and other Southern states and unspeakable atrocities against the civilian population and their property.
Freedom for Honduran People Aided by DeMint
- By Bob Dill
Sen. DeMint Major Force in Permitting Free Elections
“Yesterday we had our most important date with destiny, And Honduras won!” said Rodrigo Cantero, a correspondent for ALG News.
“We fought our most important battle without firing a shot. We let the ballots be our bullets, just like the fathers of democracy intended. We went against 21st century Socialism and won.”
Bloody Shiloh
- By Terry M. Thacker
If asked to name a Civil War battle off the top of their heads, most people would probably say Gettysburg. Some people might respond with Antietam (aka Sharpsburg), or Bull Run (Manassas) or perhaps even Vicksburg or Atlanta.
The battle of Shiloh would probably not be the first one to come to mind, but it was still one of the most important battles of the war, especially in the western theater. The fighting produced over 23,000 casualties and was the largest battle in the Mississippi River region during the war.
Four Pillars of Deceit Support Criminal Climate Change Fraud
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
There is no denying that Rush Limbaugh is a great communicator when it comes to creating illustrations that highlight an important point in logical, understandable terms.
I only hear his program on Tuesdays most weeks as I journey to Laurens and back to Greenville. Last Tuesday he came up with the “four corners (or pillars) of deceit” that have perpetuated the man-made global warming myth, the colossal “big lie” that has made Al Gore and other environmental “wackos” wealthy, and is the basis for a massive seizure of power and transfer of wealth that is about to destroy our constitutional republic and the last vestige of freedom in the world.
Maj. Rudolf Anderson Memorial Ceremony Held At Woodlawn Memorial Park
- By Gilbert Scales
On Saturday, November 14, American Legion Post 3 members held a memorial service for Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
American Legion Post 3 Commander John Collins was Master of Ceremony. His opening remarks contained a brief outline of Rudy Anderson’s life growing up in Greenville, SC. He graduated from Greenville High School and later from Clemson College where he was a member of the Air Force ROTC program. After he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, he underwent flight training as a F-86 pilot and he flew combat missions over Korea during the Korean War.
Council Passes Comprehensive Plan On Second Reading Despite Strong Opposition
- By Bob Dill
Final Vote Set for December 1, 2009
On a voice vote, Greenville County Council agreed to move the County’s comprehensive land use plan to a third and final reading and vote set for December 1, 2009. Amendments to the plan will be permitted at that meeting.
Prior to the vote on Tuesday, November 17, Jim Burns, chairman of the committee sponsoring the bill held a public hearing. Thirty minutes of comments each were permitted for those in favor of the plan and those opposed.
More Democrats Running on Divisive Issues
- By Bob Dill
Hatred of Confederate Flag Based on Ignorance of Factual History
The Sate newspaper reported on November 20 that two candidates for Governor Mullins McCLeod a Charleston attorney and Sen. Vincent Sheheen of Camden, both Democrats seeking their party’s nomination for Governor of South Carolina, have announced as part of their platform, they want to get the Confederate battle flag off State House grounds.
License to Wheel, Deal and Steal
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The founders of our constitutional republic advised that they had created a “republic if we can keep it.” They also warned that the new form of government that they had created provided for a degree of freedom, balance and checks that had never before been achieved and was suitable only for a moral and ethical people who were capable of self-control and self-constraint.
Taylor Requests Council Return Land Use Plan to Committee
- By Bob Dill
Hold Public Meetings on Infringement of Private Property Rights, Free Enterprise
In a letter to Greenville County Council Chairman Butch Kirven, Robert G. Taylor, president of the Greenville County Taxpayers Association, requests that “Council return (the Greenville County Comprehensive Land Use Plan) to Committee to hold public meetings that identify all areas that infringe on Private Property Rights and the Free Enterprise System.”
Taylor states that the Association supports sound professional planning, but is opposed to “exploitive planning, which is conducted to produce a predetermined outcome. As an example, Imagine Greenville is almost a copy of previous plans dating back to Visions 2000 and 2005.”
Veterans Day Ceremony Held In Spite of Weather
- By Gilbert Scales
On a very blustery, chilly and rainy morning, the annual Veterans Day ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 11, at 10 a.m. at Greenville County Square. The theme of this year’s program was “Veterans Honoring Veterans.”
Approximately 250 veterans, family members, and guests braved the elements to attend this year’s program.
George Blevins, Greenville County Veterans Affairs Officer, welcomed those attending the event this year in spite of the bad weather conditions.
Wade Hampton High Names General to “Wall Of Honor”
- By Bob Dill
Wade Hampton High School Principal Lance Radford and Senior Aerospace Instructor Col. Ben Pittman presented the first annual veteran’s Wall of Honor award to Brigadier General Wayne Brock during a Veterans Day program in the school auditorium with the school’s Air Force JROTC cadets and invited local veterans, including 3 World War II veterans who were in attendance.
Lessons From The Vietnam War: Truths the Media Never Told You
- By Bob Dill
Hardback- 250 pages- $24.95 (Copies Available for sale at The Times Examiner Office)
Lessons from the Vietnam War is an accurate, interesting and comprehensive account of a tragic, painful and prolonged event in American History. Decorated Vietnam War Veteran and noted Historian Mike Scruggs skillfully sifted through the propaganda and political correctness of the 1960s and 1970s and recorded the facts of the Vietnam War from beginning to end including the views of dictators in Hanoi and decisions of politicians and bureaucrats micro-managing a war from Washington, DC. Lessons from the Vietnam War honors the service of heroic Americans in uniform who sacrificed to win the war and exposes those who undermined their efforts and ushered in a Communist victory unopposed by American Power.
Charleston County GOP Censures Sen. Lindsey Graham Senator Eyeing Sec Def Appointment?
- By Bob Dill
The Republican Party of Charleston County has voted to censure Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to county GOP Chairman Lin Bennett.
“U. S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in the name of bipartisanship continues to weaken the Republican brand and tarnish the ideals of freedom, rule of law, and fiscal conservatism,” the resolution stated.
Ignore Local Issues at Our Peril
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
There are literally too many things to worry about these days. Some of us choose to “turn it off and tune it out.” We rationalize that we already have all the problems we can handle and, after all, God is in control. But ignoring a problem, leaving it to others, or pretending it doesn’t exist does not make it go away. Problems left unsolved seldom resolve themselves.
The Congress is spending our children and grandchildren into financial servitude to the state and foreign governments. President Obama is flitting around the world in Air Force One and making financial commitments to foreign countries as if the federal money pit has no bottom.
Veterans Day at BiLo Center
- By Bob Dill
Senator Jim DeMint was the Keynote Speaker at the Veterans Day celebration on the grounds of the Bi Lo Center, Friday, November 6, sponsored by the BiLo Center and the Col. Robert Anderson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Music was provided by the Travelers Rest High School Band. The ceremonial bell was provided by the Furman University Army ROTC unit.
“Honor Flight” Veterans Visit D.C. Memorials
- By Gilbert Scales
“H” Hour arrived on Wednesday, November 4, for the eighty-six men and two women, World War II veterans, who were scheduled to be on the third “Honor Flight” Upstate South Carolina.
These veterans got up Wednesday morning before dawn, just as they had done during military basic training almost seventy years ago.
Reception for GOP Candidates for Governor of South Carolina
- By Bob Dill
Geri and Steve Warren hosted a reception for GOP candidates for Governor of South Carolina at their home Thursday, Nov. 5.
Two of the candidates were in Washington, DC, and did not attend, however, Lieutenant Governor Andre’ Bauer, Representative Nikki Haley and Attorney General Henry McMaster were present and addressed the guests briefly.
Sustainable Development Part 2: Remove ICLEI - Restore the Republic
- By Tom DeWeese
Many Americans ask how dangerous international policies can suddenly turn up in state and local government, all seemingly uniform to those in communities across the nation and around the globe.
The answer – meet ICLEI, a non-profit, private foundation, dedicated to helping your mayor implement all of his promises. Originally known as the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), today the group simply calls itself "ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability."
The Price for Political Correctness
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
An honest assessment of the terrorist attack on unarmed troops and medical personnel at Ft. Hood, Texas, would reveal that the alleged perpetrator, Nidal Malik Hasan is a “lone wolf terrorist” motivated by his commitment to Islamic fascism. He was educated and tolerated by the United States Army due to the societal rules of political correctness that have permeated American society in recent years. Beginning in Kindergarten and public schools and enforced by government agencies the rules of political correctness have been forced on the military services to their detriment.
Lawmakers Return to Approve Extended Unemployment Payments
- By Bob Dill
Rep. Delleney Plans to Introduce Impeachment Resolution Against Governor Next Week
The South Carolina General Assembly will return to Columbia, Tuesday, October 27, to correct an oversight that threatens to deprive approximately 7,000 unemployed South Carolinians of 20 additional weeks of unemployment payments. The special session was announced by House Speaker Bobby Harrell on Monday.
DeMint: “People in Washington are Listening”
- By Bob Dill
“My Oath of Office is to ‘Protect and Defend the Constitution of the United States’”
Senator Jim DeMint was the keynote speaker at the CEO Round Table of South Carolina Friday evening at Taylors First Baptist Church.
The mission of the CEO (Christians Empowered & Organized) Round Table of South Carolina is to bring a consistent, conservative message to the Palmetto State. This objective is accomplished by bringing together social and economic conservatives out of conviction that the two are mutually interdependent.
Five More Musical Pioneers Named to SC Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- By Keith Crowe & Bob Dill
The final five musical pioneers elected to the South Carolina Gospel Music Hall of Fame by members of the South Carolina Gospel Music Association last month are Marshall Pack, Hovie Lister, Allen Lovelace, Carl Whitman and Joe Brown.
Marshall Pack owned and operated WCKI, a Christian radio station in Greer, South Carolina, for many years until his death. WCKI was the station that provided listeners in the Upstate with the latest in Southern Gospel music. Rev. Pack also pastored a local church and was a talented poet and songwriter. He was known for his ability to write poetry and have it set to music and in many cases appeared with groups to sing and recite some of his work.
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