Archive for the ‘State’ Category
Is DeMint Going Mainstream?
When anything happens in our lives, such as a family tragedy, family members will tend to gravitate to the strongest member in search of normalcy and leadership. Think about how upside-down the world has seemed since Obama was elected in 2008. Things we never believed could EVER take place in this country are becoming common-place [...]
August 23, 2011
Posted in: National, State 
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Another Economy Killing Regulation
For those who believe the federal government is out to control your food supply (and I’m not saying fears aren’t justified) just wait until you figure out what your state government is about to do. How would you feel if the state government was about to pass a regulation which would prohibit you from selling [...]
March 1, 2011
Posted in: State 15 Comments
Gotta Love Arizona!
South Carolina has a new School Choice Bill coming up (sponsored by Larry Grooms) which includes a scholarship program which will help underprivileged kids attend Christian schools. Arizona has already passed similar legislation and is currently being sued by the ACLU. Will SC legislators do the right thing or will they side with the “educrats” [...]
February 7, 2011
Posted in: Education, State No Comments
The Process of Inevitability re: SCGOP Chair
With precinct reorganization approaching in about a month we have to begin taking a look at some upcoming elections. Elections of our precinct officers in March. Elections of our county officers in April. Elections of our state officers in May. And if I can impress upon you the importance of becoming involved at the precinct [...]
February 2, 2011
Tags: Betty Poe, Patrick Haddon, SCGOP Chairman, Wesley Donehue Posted in: State No Comments
Are Arts a necessity or a luxury?
Joey Holleman writing at HeraldOnline reports that the legislators are hearing from art groups about Nikki Haley’s proposal to cut state money for the S.C. Arts Commission. The Arts Commission received about $2.4 million in state money this year. In her State of the State address, Haley suggested cutting the Arts Commission and ETV, saying [...]
January 25, 2011
Tags: Arts Commission, Nikki Haley Posted in: State, Tax/Budget/Spending 2 Comments
Capital Votes – SC
Capital Votes – South Carolina is a dream site for those of you who follow the SC legislature and voting closely. Hope it’s helpful! If you are following some of these bills and votes and want to write a blog about any of them, please do so and email it to me at info@spartanburgteaparty.org, and [...]
January 25, 2011
Posted in: State One Comment
Failure to Represent
Our country has some serious problems and Spartanburg shares in some of those problems with high unemployment and lack of new job creation being at the very top. Could some of our problems possibly be due to poor representation? Yes, that would be a rhetorical question… coupled with an ounce of sarcasm… A Spartanburg Herald [...]
January 22, 2011
Tags: Airport, Bill Chumley, BMW, Derham Cole, economy, Eddie Tallon, GSP, Harold Mitchell, Lee Bright, Michelin, Mike Anthony, Mike Forrester, Milliken, Rita Allison, SouthWest Airlines, Spartanburg, Steve Parker Posted in: County, State 6 Comments
Chad Connelly, candidate for SCGOP State Chairman
In May we’ll be voting for a new SCGOP State Chairman. All candidates who have formally announced are welcome to contact the Spartanburg Tea Party and post a blog about their candidacy, and speak at one of our meetings. Here is Chad Connelly’s announcement, in video form. Chad will be speaking with us at our [...]
January 20, 2011
Tags: SCGOP Chair Posted in: State One Comment
Roll Call Voting up to Senate … again
If you haven’t already called your Senator … please do so today. or … call again! Eric K. Ward writing at The Nerve details what’s ahead for the Roll Call Voting issue in the Senate. It seems we will have to continue to keep the pressure on! Please read his article and put it on [...]
January 18, 2011
Tags: roll call voting Posted in: State No Comments
Grass Roots State House Orientation January 25, 1 PM
Talbert Black had to postpone his orientation last week due to the snow, so here is the new date. Click here for details on taking a tour of the State House and more information. You’ll be shown how to find your way around the State House and how to find the Senate and House balconies. [...]
January 16, 2011
Posted in: State, Training/Resources No Comments
