Archive for January, 2012

About David Thomas …

You may remember that David Thomas is one of the legislators who are serving in Columbia while collecting a pension! Perhaps you joined Harry Kibler of RINO Hunt when he held a retirement party for David Thomas back in October. You also may have taken a look at Thomas’ SC Club for Growth Scorecard, which [...]

January 26, 2012  Tags: ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  4 Comments

SC Senators want to end jobless benefits for fired workers

Gina Smith reporting at The State: State senators said Wednesday that they want to make sure that workers who were fired cannot get state unemployment benefits in the future. A Senate panel Wednesday advanced a bill that would prevent workers fired for misconduct from receiving any state unemployment benefits. Under current law, these workers can [...]

January 26, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  3 Comments

Wisconsin GrandSons of Liberty

I get so psyched reading about what other tea parties in other states are doing! Please visit the website of the Wisconsin GrandSons of Liberty and check out where they are focusing their efforts. And then scroll down … See how they have a tea party network in their state and individual tea parties are [...]

January 25, 2012  Tags: ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Gov Walker. Defeats Dems and Unions on SO many levels!

With the recall petitions filed, and the “verify the recall” effort launched we are watching Wisconsin. Gov. Walker’s reforms have saved his state over $475 MILLION so far! And yet … Unions are still pissed, and getting more pissed by the day. Which, as it turns out may be GREAT news for Republicans all across [...]

January 25, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Spartanburg Tea Party SWIFT RESPONSE TEAM

Spartanburg Tea Party … another legislative session has begin. One of the duties, yes duties, of you as a tea party patriot is to keep an eye on your backyard down in Columbia and be faithful to holding your own representatives to their word, and to support of the GOP Platform and conservative core principles. [...]

January 25, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

AFP School Choice Event Friday 1/27 (featuring .. ME!)

This is school choice week, and there are events all OVER the place! Our friends Linda and Debbie from Americans for Prosperity are hosting a school choice event Friday 1/27. They’ve invited me to speak, and I’m really excited about what I’m going to share with you! Here are some details: Join Americans for Prosperity [...]

January 25, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Brown vs. Wright

County Councilman Michael has an issue with people who “spend 8 hours on a Saturday” learning how to shoot a gun. With appropriate audience “amens” accompanying his remarks. Check out the video at Roger Nutt’s website.

January 25, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

Voter Roll project … interested in helping?

Cibby and Brian are undertaking a project that will help us examine the voter rolls and “clean them up” They are looking for help. Cibby says this: “It’s a great opportunity to do vetting of the voter registration records. One of my next steps involves team-building. Help me identify potential volunteerss. Time, energy, desire, and [...]

January 25, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Councilman fears change to law could “lopsided” representation

WSPA has more on the law proposed by County Councilman Mintz to do away with equal representation between council districts when it comes to planning board appointments. CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO OF LAST NIGHT’S NEWS SEGMENT. Mintz’s answer to how can we be sure that all parts of Spartanburg will be equally represented? “It’s [...]

January 25, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

Constitution Class Saturday!

We have about 5 more months to go for our Constitution Class … it’s been fantastic! I’ve learned so much, and the discussions are enlightening. Our next class is this Saturday January 28 at the Downtown Library branch. We begin at 9:15 am and we’re done by 11:30 am. Now… even if you haven’t attended [...]

January 25, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments