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Wolfe Reports: McMaster campaign using the wayback machine

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:01:10 -0500

It’s hard getting old, being old or just having strategies that are old. We don’t know if people are aware of this, but the year is 2009. There’s been half of a one-term presidency, two two-term presidencies and the beginning of a term for another guy [...]

Eye of Polyphemus: Mark Sanford Will Not Be Impeached

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:57:00 -0500

Mark Sanford will not be impeached as a SC house subcommittee committee panel came to a 6-1 decision to not bring charges.

Remember kids, if you want to completely abandon your state, colleagues, and family to frolic after your mistress secretly on a Latin American beach, run for [...]

Wolfe Reports: Alabama profs upset at canceled classes

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:55:25 -0500

You could see this coming from a mile away. Members of the University of Alabama faculty senate have expressed their displeasure at the university canceling classes from Jan. 6-Jan. 8 for the BCS National Championship Game, when the No. 1 Crimson Tide faces [...]

The Newsless Courier: Is Forbes Smarter Than a Fifth-Grader?

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:11:00 -0500

Is it possible to make Forbes' list of smartest cities while having among the weakest school systems in a weak state? Apparently the answer is "yes." [See Riley's Outlook: Mayor Says City, Area Poised to Be a Leader in Future Economy.] Maybe it's all those newcomers who were educated' [...]

Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: Huh?

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:08:00 -0500

Congressman J. Gresham Barrett accepted the endorsement of former Senator Rick Santorum today with this gnomic pronouncement:

During a stop on Hilton Head Island with Santorum, Barrett discussed job creation, tax reform and his goal of making South Carolina a national leader in the nuclear power industry, according [...]

Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: How conveeeee-nient

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:03:00 -0500

Last night, Richard Cohen, an ex-gay turned unlicensed psychotherapist whose work has inspired legislation to imprison and execute gays in Uganda, explained on The Rachel Maddow Show that his programs are simply intended who help those who have unwanted same-sex feelings learn [...]

Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: The Manchurian babysittee

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:46:00 -0500

h/t Andrew Sullivan : Jon Stewart has a hilarious piece up showing Fox & Friends meat puppet Gretchen ("I never blink") Carlson pretending not to know what words mean and having to Google them ("'Czar' means...'king!'") is dumbing herself down, apparently to the level of [...]

FITSNews For Now: There’s No Crying In Baseball (Or Impeachment)!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:42:15 -0500

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S.C. Rep. Jenny Horne (RINO – Dorchester) delivered a bizarre and tearful monologue during the final meeting of a House impeachment subcommittee on Wednesday, ultimately deciding to join all but one of her colleagues in voting against a resolution that would have impeached S.C. Gov. [...]

Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett wants to trawl your Facebook page and see who all your friends are

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:34:00 -0500

Congressman J. Gresham Barrett (R-Running for Governor), isn't content to set up a Facebook page you can join as a friend or as a member of his group:
We launched a new Facebook Application that will allow you to stay connected with the Barrett for Governor campaign. Stay up-to-date on' [...]

Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: It's never deviant when straight people do it

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:23:00 -0500

Former Missouri House speaker Rod Jetton, under investigation for an S&M episode with a woman who thinks he drugged her but whom he says forgot the "safe word" for him to stop, stripped a House committee chair of his job in 2007after the legislator tried to repeal the [...]

The Conservativist: For Sale!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:07:25 -0500

To the surprise of several and the delight of many others, I have decided to put The Conservativist up for sale. The Conservativist has grown remarkably over the past 2.5 years and it finally reached the point where I could not devote enough time to the site to continue marketing it [...]

Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: House panel: hiking is not impeachable

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:03:00 -0500

The SC House subcommittee consider whether there are grounds to impeach Governor Sanford has voted 6-1 that there aren't.

Sanford is expected to announce Hugh Hefner will make an appearance next week to christen the governor's residence Playboy Mansion South and that he is reaching out to Tiger' [...]

S.C. Real Estate News: Demolition of Downtown Greenville’s Woolworth Building Begins Today

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:56:00 -0500

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- GSA Business The demolition of the former Woolworth building in downtown Greenville is scheduled to begin today. Local real estate investor John Boyd and his partners will demolish the building...

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FITSNews For Now: RINO Morons Argue Over “Merry Christmas”

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:54:02 -0500

Number of comments: 4

Without question, the two biggest morons running for public office in South Carolina right now are U.S. Rep. Henry Brown and his “Republican” primary opponent, Carroll A. Campbell III – a.k.a. the two “retarded RINOs” running in 2010 for the first congressional district.

This is [...]

S.C. Real Estate News: Integra Realty Resources - Commercial Values Begin to Stabilize

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:42:00 -0500

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- GlobeSt.com The rate of decline for commercial real estate valuations is slowing across the country, says Integra Realty Resources in its fourth-quarter Commercial Property Index, issued Tuesday....

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Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: In honor of the Copenhagen Summit, environmentally-friendly trash-talkin' on Gresham Barrett

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:37:00 -0500

Boy Fogle's got an entertaining post up in which he says, "Lookee! a nonprofit groups says four northeastern states waste a buhjillion dollars a year on bottled water! It's a needless waste of money and bad for the environment!"

From there he segues to US House Speaker's' [...]

The Palmetto Scoop: SC House panel votes against Sanford impeachment

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:31:16 -0500

6 OF 7 MEMBERS GIVE UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION, VOTE TO CENSURE GOVERNOR

A South Carolina House judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday voted six to one against a bill to impeach disgraced Gov. Mark Sanford.

The seven-member panel agreed that Sanford abused his power as governor in scheduling a 2008 trip to [...]

S.C. Politics Today: Majority think Sanford should not be impeached, poll says

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:10:53 -0500

Just 36 percent of voters approve of Gov. Mark Sanford according to a poll released today by Public Policy Polling, but a majority, 58 percent, of those polled do not think the embattled governor should be impeached. In addition, fewer favor Sanford's resignation, 45 percent, than think he should finish [...]

FITSNews For Now: Jessica Simpson Is Dating … Billy Corgan?

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:10:16 -0500

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Jessica Simpson is dating … Billy Corgan?

In the long and storied history of odd couples, this would certainly be one for the ages. Corgan is a brooding, emo alt-rock God from Chicago who we always pegged as a crumpet-eater and reader of manifestos. Simpson is [...]

The Palmetto Scoop: SCGOP looks for Rob Miller, finds him in ’swanky’ NY club

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:08:21 -0500

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ‘CLINKING GLASSES WITH MANHATTAN LIBERALS’

Ever since the buzz — and fundraising — surrounding Congressman Joe Wilson’s “you lie” outburst ground to halt, his Democrat challenger has all but disappeared.

Rob Miller had used Wilson’s nationally-televised shout out [...]

The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Don't Let Them Steal from Social Security and Medicare!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:03:00 -0500

Thanks to the Campaign for America's Future:

A few days ago, Ben Bernanke encouraged Congress to act like bank robber Willie Sutton (left) and raid Social Security and Medicare, saying, "That's where the money is." In his re-appointment hearing on December 3rd, Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke called for [...]

FITSNews For Now: Manufacturing: Still Kickin’ It

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:42:03 -0500

Number of comments: 2

To read mainstream media reports, you would think that South Carolina’s manufacturing industry had already gone the way of the 8-track. Or parachute pants. Or Gary Busey’s acting career.

Even the heralded Boeing announcement – which is bringing an estimated 3,800 new manufacturing jobs [...]

The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Dobbs calls on Henry Brown to not fund Afgan surge

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:40:00 -0500

From a Dobbs campaign press release:

Congressional candidate Robert Dobbs (SC-1, D) calls on Representative Henry Brown to vote against any war supplemental bill to fund a surge in Afghanistan.

I feel the American people are not being told the truth on [...]

The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Sheheen campaign has shirts available

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:02:00 -0500

We're ordering our first batch of official campaign long-sleeved t-shirts this week, and we want you to have one! You can order yours right here with a $25 contribution. (If you order this week, we'll even throw in a bumper sticker!)

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New Wars: 1000 Ships to Fight Piracy

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:00:45 -0500

Number of comments: 4
I know what you are thinking. Building 1000 ships and then deploying the same to the Indian Ocean is impossible, even for several navies in participation right? You would be justified since with almost the entire world currently engaged in anti-piracy patrol against the impoverished Somali state, only 30 are [...]

FITSNews For Now: Tennessee “Hostesses” Under Investigation

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:59:00 -0500

Number of comments: 5

We’d like to preface this post by saying that we’re still bitter over the 31-13 shellacking that the University of Tennessee administered to our founding editor’s beloathed (not a word) South Carolina Gamecocks earlier this year.

Sure, USC spotted the Volunteers 21 points off turnovers in [...]

The Palmetto Scoop: Report reinforces manufacturing’s major impact on SC economy

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:36:13 -0500

SECTOR REPRESENTS LARGEST INDUSTRY CLUSTER IN STATE

One of South Carolina’s oldest job sectors is also one of its most important, according to a report released on Wednesday by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA).

The SCMA study found that the manufacturing industry still has a major impact on [...]

Rev. BigDumbChimp: Kent Hovind's "doctoral dissertation" now available online

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:33:00 -0500

Kent Hovind, previous owner of the dishonest Dinosaur Adventure land in Pensacola, convicted felon and known liar for Jesus, has a Ph.D.... sort of. It's from known diploma mill Patriot Bible University and is worth about as much as the paper it is printed on. Well he had to [...]

FITSNews For Now: That’s Not “Church Tongue”

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:12:59 -0500

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So this is Holly Sampson, one of eleven (as of Wednesday morning) women to be “romantically” linked to golfer Tiger Woods.

Sampson is also the first of two porn actresses to make Tiger’s list, although the way this unraveling drama is going, the sky’s [...]

FITSNews For Now: Pay Attention, SC RINOs

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:38:10 -0500

Number of comments: 7

S.C. House Speaker Bobby Harrell might want to think twice before dumping any additional tax dollars into “Ineptovista,” a botched $150 million government-run economic development project.

Similarly, S.C. Senate President Glenn McConnell might want to pause before funneling any tax dollars towards his beloved Confederate submarine (and [...]

The Palmetto Scoop: QB Korn leaving Clemson

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:22:33 -0500

HIGHLY-BILLED REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE TO GRADUATE, TRANSFER

Once billed as one of the nation’s top prospects, Clemson quarterback Willy Korn has spent all of his time with the Tigers in a backup role. But that won’t be the case next season.

Korn [...]

FITSNews For Now: More “Stimulation?” No Thanks …

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:11:55 -0500

Number of comments: 4

We’ve always believed that the mythical “Pit of Sarlacc” was a perfect metaphor for what our federal, state and local governments have become.

Sure, some people prefer the “sinkhole” analogy, but we feel that such a comparison lacks sufficient depth and malevolence.

What government is doing to taxpayers [...]

Wolfe Reports: Vols under fire for using girls to recruit

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:09:33 -0500

Tennessee had to wait until the walking Krispy Kreme machine left, but now the NCAA is finally looking at the Volunteers’ recruiting practices. Namely, using comely girls to show football players a good time. Even reportedly sending them to Byrnes High School to [...]

S.C. Politics Today: Spratt targeted by Republicans

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:16:32 -0500

U.S. Rep. John Spratt has been added to a Republican list of Democratic lawmakers they hope to convince to retire before the 2010 elections.

The list, first reported by Hotline On Call, was compiled by the National Republican Congressional Committee and is informally known as the "Dem Retirement Assault List."

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Patrick's Place: Disorder On the Court

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:01:54 -0500

If you’re a sports fan, you already know about this. If you’re not, you will still get a laugh out of it. I am not a sports fan. When I was a kid, I always tried to be the referee when I played with the other guys in my neighborhood, not [...]

The Palmetto Scoop: Nonprofit group tells government to ‘Think Outside the Bottle’

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:01:28 -0500

Number of comments: 1

CAI LOOKS TO DRAW ATTENTION TO WASTEFUL SPENDING ON BOTTLED WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Amid an international recession and increased environmental awareness, a nonprofit group is looking to crack down on a hazardous waste of taxpayer funds: Bottled water.

A report released Wednesday by Corporate Accountability International (CAI) found that [...]

Wesley Donehue: The Headaches of Facebook

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:40:48 -0500

Should you use a profile page, a fan page, or a group page? Oh…the headaches of Facebook.

The Headaches of Facebook from Wesley Donehue on Vimeo.

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The Palmetto Scoop: Tompkins tweets

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:35:27 -0500

GET SC STATUS QUO UPDATES ON TWITTER

The South Carolina lobbyist and political consultant known for his extremely dirty campaign tactics and destroying the Republican Party, is bringing his status quo cronyism to Twitter.

Warren Tompkins has created an account on the microblogging service and posted [...]

Wolfe Reports: Somebody stop Barbara Walters before it gets worse

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:08:14 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Barbara Walters is about the worst thing to happen to TV news in, oh, ever. “Worse than the bifurcation seen in the Fox News/MSNBC divide,” you ask. Yes. “Worse than when ‘Dateline’ was inventing days to slot a new episode.” A thousand times. This woman basically [...]

The Palmetto Scoop: Wilson calls for stimulus audit

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:04:13 -0500

CONGRESSMAN TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION CALLING FOR CREATION OF OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson on Wednesday will join with two other U.S. representatives in calling for an audit of the federal government’s stimulus spending.

Wilson and Reps. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.), and Mark Souder (R-Ind.) will introduce legislation to [...]

Voting Under the Influence: The Sanfords just will not go away

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:28:00 -0500

Tonight, estranged First Lady Jenny Sanford will appear on ABC in an interview with Barbara Walters. It is predictable how Jenny Sanford will answer questions. She will try to hold the Governor accountable for his personal life and try to grab some star light from the appearance. Jenny Sanford's upcoming [...]

New Wars: LCS Alternative Weekly

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:15:49 -0500

Number of comments: 10
Exporting Russia’s Littoral Ships Here is a thought. After recent news that Russia’s Navy is on the downslide, headed for what some have called a fleet with only corvettes and French designed amphibious ships, perhaps there is room for concern. What if Moscow does start constructing numerous new corvettes, which unlike [...]

Eye of Polyphemus: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Ship in a Bottle"

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:37:00 -0500

It was a mere four episodes ago that the crew suffered a holodeck issue which nearly got them killed. Here we are yet again.

There is a decent twist on it this time around. Prof. Moriarty from the second season’s “Elementary, Dear Data” returns demanding [...]

Eye of Polyphemus: Rachel Stevens

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:35:00 -0500

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Patrick's Place: My Dog Wins Her Hunger Strike

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:15:42 -0500

Number of comments: 1
My dog has come quite a long way in her life, just having proven herself a worthy opponent in the battle of the dog biscuits. But first, a little background: She was a shelter dog, picked up wandering around with two young puppies, the victim of some kind of abuse that left [...]

Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: Facing down the extremists apparently worked

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:05:00 -0500

A week now and nothing new on the Islamic jihadi shari'a law threat to Lieutenant Governor Candidate Bill Connor's campaign website. When Connor spokesman Joshua Gross released Connor's "bring it on" statement for his boss on Facebook, Cotton Boll Conspiracy called the claim dubious at best, relying' [...]

The Voice for School Choice: Controversial Superintendent to Remain in Spartanburg

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:25 -0500

Superintendent Thomas White’s employment contract has been extended to keep him at the helm of Spartanburg School District 7 until 2013.

This is an odd turn of events, considering the negative attention that Superintendent White has continually drawn to his own activities in the district.

This year many [...]

Patrick's Place: Chest Hair Makes a Comeback

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:33:53 -0500

Really? Well, I’ll go ahead and ask the obvious big question: when did it go out? More proof, friends, that a fashion expert, I’m not. Maybe that’s what all of that waxing foolishness was all about. I’d feel sorry for any guy who actually waxed his chest to impress a lady…that [...]

Wolfe Reports: Jindal forgets about the ‘72 Dolphins

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:44:51 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Something tells us La. Gov. Bobby Jindal is just another pandering politician and doesn’t really care about football. After all, he had to get out front on the New Orleans Saints bandwagon, considering for a few games this year more than three of [...]

Eye of Polyphemus: Lady GaGa Meets the Queen

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:33:00 -0500

Fitting, since the Queen likely no longer knows what planet she is on and lady GaGa acts like she is not from Earth. [...]