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- Remnant Called -
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- Beyond the Monuments - Finding the Forgotten Grave of Dicey Langston
- Greenville County Holding Public Meetings on 1% Transportation Sales Tax Referendum
- The Myth of Voting for the Lesser of Two Evils
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- Hunting Island's Lighthouse Was Built to Outsmart the Atlantic's Shifting Shoreline
- South Carolina Gas Tax Climbs From Near Bottom Nationally to 30th in 2026
- Briefing Notes from the Ukraine and Persian Gulf Wars
- Equipping the Persecuted: Weekend Terror Alert Helped Avert Wider Massacre as Slaughter of Christians Continues to Ravage Nigeria Unchecked by Government
- Thurmond and Murkowski Won as Write-Ins. Is This Year’s Senate Race Really the Same?
- Crime Stoppers Luncheon Remembers Greenville’s Fallen While Honoring Those Who Continue to Serve
- Trump Administration Announces $167 Million to Build Rural Care Sites, Upgrade Health Technology, and Strengthen Prevention Across South Carolina
Political
Haley, Obama Link Murders to Flag and Southern Heritage
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
(Analysis of a Continuing Tragedy)
It was not unexpected to hear President Obama blame the murders of nine Charleston church goers on guns and Southerners because of their history of slavery and “Jim Crow.”
It was surprising and extremely disappointing, however, to see South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley rush out on Monday and link the murders and the deranged murderer with the Confederate battle flag and the Palmetto State’s Southern Heritage.
Governor Haley can be forgiven for her ignorance of factual history, however it was below the dignity of her office to use this vicious tragedy to justify tramping on the memory of Southern patriots and scoring political points on the backs of native South Carolineans.
It appears that Governor Haley has created a steamroller effect and, therefore, there will be little or no opposition from the lawmakers. Southern Heritage groups have been blindsided and will have little opportunity to organize opposition.
Upstate Republican Women’s Club Americanism Luncheon
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- By Thomas C. Hanson
Republicans Split Over Obamatrade Fast Track
- Details
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Voters Angry and Threatening Reprisals for those Who Vote for Fast Track Authority for Obama
An odd combination of liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans handed President Obama and the Republican leadership a stunning defeat when they defeated TAA, the Trade Adjustment Assistance by an overwhelming vote of 302 to 126. The House narrowly passed TPA, the Trade Promotion Authority by a vote of 219 to 211. House Speaker Bayner promised to attempt to get enough Democrat and Republican votes to pass the TAA by Tuesday, June 16.
The Obama Administration is employing the same tactics they used to pass Obamacare through the Congress. There is no time to read the proposed legislation. In fact much of it is secret and out of sight of members of Congress. The big difference is that Obamacare was passed by a Lame Duck Democrat Congress. This Obamatrade legislation has pulled in the Republican Congressional leadership.
Paxton Challenged Council on “Secret” Building Plan
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Citizen Ed Paxton, who gives Greenville County Council carefully worded advice at almost every meeting, set his aim on the two-year budget to be approved at the June 16 meeting with little public knowledge of what is involved.
Paxton has accused Council members of allowing the County Administrator to make decisions on large expenditures without the elected representatives of the people and their constituents being fully informed.
According to Paxton, the budget under consideration contains $20 million for construction of a building the Council has not publicly approved.
The County Administrator and certain members of Council are apparently working toward building a high-rise office building for county offices. It has been alleged that mayor Knox White and insider developers want the site of the current County offices for development, making it necessary for the County to move.
Christie Would-Be Advocate of Compromise, Means Test Government Benefits
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Christie would rebuild National Defense, enhance intelligence services and strongly support the Patriot Act
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie strolled into Timmy’s Country Ham House last Wednesday talking and more than an hour later strolled out talking.
Governor Christie is a tough talker with a charming personalty. He moved around in a small circle in the midst of a friendly crowd of more than 200 people giving his standard campaign speech and answering questions. The somewhat controversial governor thinks quickly on his feet and is skillful at modifying questions to his liking.
He began by talking about the necessity to deal with entitlements, a topic he said the other Presidential candidates will not touch. He proposed means testing Social Security and reducing benefits for individuals earning in excess of $200,000 annually.
Attorney General Discussed “Modern Day Slavery”
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- By Thomas C. Hanson
Attorney General Alan Wilson with Greenville County Republican Women’s Club President Linda Slaton. Wilson discussed human trafficking in South Carolina and legislation giving State Grand Jury authority to investigate this form of modern day slavery.
Rise of Islam in US Does Not Concern Santorum
- Details
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Former Senator Rick Santorum, an announced candidate for the Republican Presidential Primary, made two stops in Greenville County Sunday, May 31. In response to a question from a citizen concerned about the influence of the influx of Muslims into the country, Santorum said he was “not concerned about the rise of Islam in the United States.”
He is concerned about the numerous regulations being imposed by the Obama Administration on businesses, especially the one regulating ozone. He said he would start rolling back regulations on the first day of his administration if elected.
- Jeb Bush Visits Spartanburg Refugee Resettlement Pastor
- Uncertain Reach of “Jade Helm”
- SC Freedom Summit Featured 11 Presidential Hopefuls
- Gowdy Requests Follow-Up Information On Spartanburg Refugee Resettlement Program
- Growth of “Big Tent” Theme of SC GOP Convention
- State GOP Lets Pickens Convention Results Stand- For Now
- “Remember when Republicans Opposed Tax Increases?”
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