Richard Viguerie: Condoleeza Rice for VP a Slap in the Face to Conservatives
- By Christian Newswire
MANASSAS, Va. – Christian Newswire – Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com, issued the following statement in reaction to news reports that Condoleeza Rice is near the top of the list of Mitt Romney's potential running mates:
"It appears presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney just doesn't get it -- conservatives and many independents are not going to vote for the third term of George W. Bush.
Pastors Invited to Attend Special Watchman on the Wall Briefing in Charlotte
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
A briefing designed exclusively for pastors and sponsored by the Family Research Council will be held in Charlotte, NC, Thursday, August 9th from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM.
This exclusive event for pastors and spouses, which has a nominal registration fee, includes lunch, and requires a reservation. Call 1-800-225-4008 to make reservations.
Green Beret General Joins Family Research Council to Fight ‘Culture War’ for America’s Grandkids
- By CNSNews.com
(CNSNews.com) - Retired Army Lt. Gen. William G. "Jerry" Boykin--an original member of Delta Force who went on to be the top commander of the Green Berets and then deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence--has joined the Family Research Council, where he says he now hopes to do his part in helping Americans who believe in this nation’s traditional values win an intensifying “culture war” for its future.
“As I have gotten older, I have discovered it is no longer about me, it’s about my grandchildren,” Gen. Boykin said on Thursday, as the FRC announced he was joining the organization as executive vice president.
Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin Joins Family Research Council
- By Christian Newswire
WASHINGTON – Christian Newswire – Family Research Council President Tony Perkins is pleased to announce today that Lt. Gen. (USA Ret.) William G. "Jerry" Boykin (photo) has joined Family Research Council as its Executive Vice President. In this role, he will oversee day-to-day operations including policy, finance, development, communications, human resources, facilities, information technology, constituent communications and services.
“After America, There is No Place to Go”
- By Kitty Werthmann
What I am about to tell you is something you've probably never heard or will ever read in history books.
I believe that I am an eyewitness to history. I cannot tell you that Hitler took Austria by tanks and guns; it would distort history. We elected him by a landslide - 98% of the vote. I've never read that in any American publications. Everyone thinks that Hitler just rolled in with his tanks and took Austria by force.
In 1938, Austria was in deep Depression. Nearly one-third of our workforce was unemployed. We had 25% inflation and 25% bank loan interest rates.
Confederate Museum Helps to Educate on the Truth
- By James "Chip" Moore
“Those that can’t remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” ~ George Santayana
Walking into the Museum and Library of Confederate history I was unsure of what to expect. Being raised in the South I thought I knew what the war was about and there wasn’t much else for me to be told. I even thought for a moment while walking into the building that I would be confronted by someone filled with Caucasian pride, ready to fill my head with nonsense. But, that was not the case.
Entering the museum I was greeted with education, and an eyeopening experience. Lined above the hallway decorated with antiqued, framed photographs were numerous versions of the confederate flag. Some of the versions that I was looking at were the first I had ever seen them displayed.
Janet Paschal
- By Keith Crowe
This week’s article is about a very talented lady, Janet Paschal. Janet recalls flipping through one of her old diaries her mother found in the attic. “Page after page said, ‘Nothing happened today,’ ‘Nothing happened today,’” she says.
As she got older, things began to happen. As they did, she recorded them in her journal. Grammy and Dove award nominations as well as appearances with Billy Graham and President Bush. Touring with Bill and Gloria Gaither. Those journal entries have helped her gain perspective on life, they’ve become words for songs, and now they are the basis for her first book, “The Good Road.”
Obama Censors the Declaration of Independence
- By Phyllis Schlafly
Who does President Barack Obama think he is that he can change the wording of the Declaration of Independence? Again and again he presumes to quote the great Declaration while making a significant change: he omits the word “Creator.”
Americans know that the Declaration of Independence proclaims as a matter of fact that they “are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” But when Obama recites this line, he omits the word “Creator.”
Listen carefully to how Obama censors that famous line. Here are his own words: “all men are created equal, that each of us are endowed with certain inalienable rights.” He doesn’t say who endowed us.
The Government Gets Broader Taxing Powers
- By Don Maresca - Bluffton, SC
With Justice John Roberts’ ruling on Obamacare, the fallout and implications are many. Conservatives consider him a turncoat, who acquiesced to political pressure from the left. Others consider him a genius who limited legislative power over the commerce clause, and hung a tax millstone around Obama's neck going into the election. Liberals celebrate more government overreach. Whatever his reasons, Obamacare remains the law.
Obamacare as I See It from a UK Immigrant
- By Lucelle Raad - Sarasota, FL
I was brought up under a socialist system that I never questioned. It was only after I came to America and started my own business that I did an about turn.
It was a sad day in America when the Supreme Court ruled that Obamacare was legal which required John Roberts' convoluted reasoning that it is a tax. He betrayed us all by relegating to the dustbin the Constitution despite his sworn pledge to uphold the peoples rights, thereby putting in jeopardy all Americans and future generations.
Voters Must Seek Truth, Avoid Deception
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Voters in the November 6, 2012, General Election have a serious challenge. More than ever before, they are faced with choosing a candidate for President of the United States in the absence of facts and in the presence of much misinformation. The campaign of the incumbent is based on pure fiction and must continue in that vein to have any hope of success.
The challenger apparently lacks the courage to expose the incumbent and his clearly demonstrated plan to destroy the constitutional republic envisioned and created by the Founders so he can transform the nation into a socialist dictatorship envisioned by the enemies of the Constitution of the United States. The timid Republican challenge is essentially that our candidate can do a better job than your candidate can.
Sen. Ralph Anderson Presented Delegation Chairman’s Award
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Senator Mike Fair presented the Legislative Delegation Chairman’s Award to Sen. Ralph Anderson during the Delegation meeting Monday, July 9, 2012. Anderson is retiring from the Senate at the end of this legislative session. The Award is for Outstanding service to the citizens of Greenville County and South Carolina. “I don’t know a finer man in Greenville than Ralph Anderson,” Fair said. Anderson responded: “You couldn’t have given this to a nicer fellow.”
Ted Nugent Slams “Turncoat” Chief Justice
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Ted Nugent slammed Chief Justice John Roberts for casting the deciding vote to save Obamacare in a July 5 column in The Washington Times.
Nugent referred to the judge who claimed to be conservative as a “turncoat” and “traitor.”
“With Chief Justice Roberts’ vote to save Obamacare, I was reminded of what my dad told me more than 50 years ago: Never trust a man who wears a black robe. He might be naked under there.”
“After America, There is No Place to Go”
- By Kitty Werthmann
What I am about to tell you is something you've probably never heard or will ever read in history books.
I believe that I am an eyewitness to history. I cannot tell you that Hitler took Austria by tanks and guns; it would distort history. We elected him by a landslide - 98% of the vote. I've never read that in any American publications. Everyone thinks that Hitler just rolled in with his tanks and took Austria by force.
In 1938, Austria was in deep Depression. Nearly one-third of our workforce was unemployed. We had 25% inflation and 25% bank loan interest rates.
Obama Foreign Policy
- By Mike Scruggs
Repeating the Mistakes of History
Both Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon thought that the biggest mistake of the Vietnam War was President Kennedy’s involvement in the overthrow of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem in November 1963. Diem became the first president of South Vietnam in 1955 following the partition of Vietnam into a Communist North Vietnam and the Republic of (South) Vietnam after the French withdrawal from Indochina in 1954.
Patrick Henry, John Adams Featured At Luncheon
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Greenville County Republican Women's Club Americanism Program featured talent from the Academy of Arts Logos Theatre in Taylors. The artists included Noah and Nicole Stratton and Dr. Nicky Chavers. The program also featured Glenn Christianson on the piano. Kathy Davis, Americanism Chair arranged the program.
Dr. Chavers founded the Academy of Arts in 1971 and has written hundreds of pieces of music as well as 26 full-length plays and musicals. He portrayed John Adams in the program. Noah Stratton portrayed Patrick Henry.
Boiling Springs Fire District Dedicates World Trade Center Memorial on July 4th
- By Gilbert Scales
Boiling Spring Fire Marshall Jeff Nelson and several Fire District fireman went to New York City in April 2011, to bring back to South Carolina a piece of the Twin Towers for a memorial to honor the first responders who died trying to rescue people who were trapped in the World Trade Center Towers.
They were given a rusty, jagged piece of steel, part of an I-Beam, that was removed from the World Trade Center site.
An American flag was wrapped around it, and it was placed in the back of a Fire District pickup truck for the trip back to Greenville County.
Obamacare Law Contains 20 New Taxes
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Five New Taxes Begin January 1st, 2013
President Obama, the Congressional Democrats and the Supreme Court that gave us Obamacare made certain the taxes imposed did not kick in until after the election of 2012. But they start with a vengeance on January 1, regardless of the outcome of the presidential and congressional elections.
The Obamacare law actually contains 20 new or higher taxes on the American people. Like all successful deceptive government practices, they take effect gradually. John Kartch, director of communications for Americans for Tax Reform, lists the five taxes taking effect on Americans on January 1, 2013:
Dr. Terry Rude Presented Awards
- By Pam Durham
Dr. Terry Rude was presented two awards by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Thursday evening at the Phoenix Inn. The presentations of a 25-year Service Medal and Vietnam War Service Medal were made by 16th Regiment Commander David Wright, above center. The medals were pinned by Rossie Meadows, Commander of the 16th Regiment SCV Guard of Honor. ~ Photo by Pam Durham.
Thursday, June 28: What a Day!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
My eyes were glued to Fox News Thursday morning to hear the Supreme Court Decision on “Obamacare.” I was convinced that it would be partly or completely declared unconstitutional, because it is. The surprise decision came like a swift kick in the stomach. For a few moments, waves of anger punctuated by a feeling of nausea consumed me. How could this happen? What is happening to our country? The Supreme Court has given the federal government power never intended by the Founders or allowed by the Constitution.
Throw Out Obamacare with Obama
- By Mike Scruggs
“Every generation needs a new revolution.” – Thomas Jefferson
It should be obvious to most thinking Americans that we have a lawless President. He cares no more for the Constitution, justice, or truth than a cigarette butt. He governs by unprincipled political expediency. He is by far the most dangerous radical ever to occupy the White House, and if we do not throw him out of the White House in November, freedom will have seen its last hours by 2016. The long and stealthy march of cultural Marxism will have triumphed in political despotism. The American dream will be a totalitarian nightmare.
Medicine and Freedom
- By Dr. Thomas Kendall, Sr.
“Drastic times call for drastic measures.” So much confusion and chaos is surrounding the health care of America. Patients are fearful and, for the most part, misinformed. The reasons for fear are mixed with the causes of misinformation. The unknown and the ongoing dismantling of societal structure, and professional integrity, and cultural sobriety have caused profound popular anxiety. This serves to energize ideological theory into practical experience and the hysteria that now motivates formerly rational, freedom-minded voters to accept false premises of political/social/economic proposals is prevalent.
WORD Hosts ‘Petition Party’
- By James "Chip" Moore
For the first time in this county, before the Republican primary election, approximately 280 candidates were stripped from the ballot by a minor technicality. This case went all the way to the South Carolina Supreme Court in an effort for the candidates to remain eligible. In the end the result remained the same and those candidates were classified as de-certified. There was even a movement within the House of Representative and the Senate to have the candidates placed back on the ballot, but it was unsuccessful and blocked.
Nashville Connection Bridges Locals to the Music Industry
- By James "Chip" Moore
“We are pulling the community together in every facet. What better way to do that but through art, music and entertainment,” said Joan Betros, Nashville Connection employee.
The Nashville Connection Heroes Salute came to Greenville, SC with four days full of events including workshops, competitions, entertainment and networking.
“It’s all about music, art and entertainment wrapped around full patriotism. That is why we do this. It’s to salute our gold star moms, our veterans, and military judges,” said Betros.
Apart from the entertainment the Nashville Connection bridges aspiring artists, that otherwise wouldn’t get the opportunities provided to those in the business. Participants get to showcase their talent and network with those in the business while creating stepping stones for them to become successful by giving them a leg up in the music industry.
Funeral Services Held for Sgt. 1st Class Brad Thomas
- By Gilbert Scales
Funeral services for Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Bradford “Brad” Thomas were held at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley, on Sunday afternoon.
Sgt. Thomas was killed along with two of his fellow soldiers by a suicide bomber while on patrol in the city of Khowst, the Capital of Khowst Province, 95 miles southeast of Kabul.
Brad Thomas graduated from Travelers Rest High School in 2000 and went to work with Charter Media.
After Sept. 11, 2001, he enlisted in the S.C. Army National Guard, and was first deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
He was a member of the 133rd Military Police Company, 51st Military Police Battalion in Florence, SC.
The Company was deployed to Afghanistan last November to assist in the training of the Afghan Military and local police officials.
Sgt. Brad Thomas was buried with full military honors, including a Caisson pulled by two mounted horses for the last two miles to Nine Forks Baptist Church in Dacusville.
Patriotic citizens, including small children with American flags, were standing on both sides of the road leading to the church cemetery.
The American Flag was presented to his wife, his father and his mother by a US Army Officer.
The South Carolina State Flag was presented to his wife by Howard Metcalf, Director of Veterans Affairs Office in Columbia.
Sgt. Thomas is survived by his wife Jana, and son Cayden, and his parents, Bud and Marsha Thomas of Easley.
Republicans Angry About Obamacare
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Will Angry Conservatives Remain Energized Until November Election?
Four days after the US Supreme Court declared Obamacare constitutional, pollster Scott Rasmussen informed Newsmax that Conservative anger against Obamacare is hitting “stratospheric levels.”
U. S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) said, “The Supreme Court may have failed to stop this government takeover of health care, but the American people will not. Since the day this law was rammed through Congress, the American people have demanded repeal, and today’s ruling doesn’t make Obamacare any less dangerous to our nation’s health. Freedom-loving Americans are disappointed, but we cannot be discouraged.”
Mike Fair Holds Senate Seat
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Tommie Reece May Challenge As Petition Candidate In General Election
State Senator Mike Fair has won the Republican nomination to keep his seat in the State Senate. He defeated challenger Chris Sullivan, leading him by 499 votes out of 6,395 cast.
School board member Tommie Reece was removed from the ballot by a Supreme Court decision. She sued the state and election commission, but was denied by the court. Her supporters are saying she will collect signatures and challenge Fair in the General Election as a petition candidate. If she does that, she will have to give up her school board seat. Filing for school board opens in mid July.
Donna Wood Defeats Steve Parker
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Donna Wood, above, speaking at the Greenville RINO Hunt meeting last Friday, defeated incumbent State Representative Steve Parker in the Republican Primary contest in Spartanburg House District 37. Rep. Parker was one of the “Spartanburg Six” that killed the school choice bill last year.
Square Parsons
- By Keith Crowe
This week I am featuring one of the true gentlemen in Southern Gospel Music. This artist is none other than Squire Parsons. Squire is from a little town in West Virginia called Newton, which is about fifty miles from Charleston. He stated that his farther was active in the music program of his local church and also was part of a local quartet. Other members of Squire’s family were also active in music in one way or the other in the different churches located in the area.
Plot to Steal 2012 Presidential Election
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Rank and file Democrats across the nation are worried. They are fearful that their party will lose the 2012 presidential election and the senate. You can see some of them on the liberal television networks and occasionally on FOX. They are almost in a state of panic.
The relatively small group of insiders close to President Barack Obama, however, are not worried at all. In fact they are a little cocky. Could we safely say they are downright arrogant? This group of advisers and czars are confident that their plan will bring victory at the polls or at least an illusion of victory.
Preacher, Pilot, WWII Vet Sam Sarvis Passes Away
- By Jeff West
Sam Lloyd Sarvis, Sr. of Loris, S.C., passed away on February 28 after a long illness. Times Examiner readers may remember a 2006 series of articles about his incredible Christian testimony and may have seen his subsequent appearance on Channel 16’s Nightline, when he was interviewed by Greta Campbell. A very humble man, he held two doctorates but insisted upon being addressed as “Mr.” His life was a unique and inspirational witness to the incredible power of God, as he spread the Gospel for virtually his entire life. Mr. Sarvis leaves behind a son Samuel, daughter Sheila, and brother Dave. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
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