Friday, May 18, 2012
Dorchester County Councilman David Chinnis writes Summerville Patch, defending the county regarding vehicle use.
I read with interest the statements made by Roger Goodman in his Letter to the Editor and since, in my opinion, Mr. Goodman’s accusations cast the entire Council in a negative light I feel compelled to respond. While it may not be apparent to all, Jason Ward and/or his staff keep all County Council members informed of issues occurring at the County level, especially ones that involve constituents, our own and those of other districts. Click here to read Ward's statement regarding vehicle use. I received a copy of an email response to Mr. Goodman’s FOIA request noting the estimated amount of time and personnel it would take to gather the information requested by Mr. Goodman and the cost to the County and thus the taxpayer, to research six …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Candidate for county council, Goodman writes Patch regarding county vehicle usage and media coverage.
I am Roger W. Goodman, Candidate for County Council #6. I decided some time ago to attempt to make a difference in our local Government with the blessings of my wife. I and my wife have run this campaign with some help from friends. I believe hard work and honesty is the key to success in your country and that why I do not have a campaign staff. My principles tell me if you believe in something and want it do not ask others to do the work for you. I brought up both of my step children with the same principles I have; hard work, integrity, honesty and character is how you earn respect. I have been working with the help of my wife to spread my message of Leadership, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability and a new real voice for Dorchester …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A famous quote from Mark Twain comes to mind.
For the last several months I have heard the mainstream media mock the Tea Party for its laser-beam policy focus and the composition of its membership, and then forecasting the decline of the Tea Party because there was no central leadership. While it is true that Tea Parties tend to be locally-controlled and they are highly concentrated on the economy, government spending and waste, a quote from Mark Twain may be in order: “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Last Tuesday, six-term incumbent Republican senator, Richard Lugar from Indiana lost his primary bid to Republican state treasurer Richard Mourdock. In fact, Sen. Lugar, for the first time in his 35-year political career, found himself in uncharted territory as …
Monday, May 7, 2012
County Administrator Jason Ward talks vehicle and fuel usage.
Due to recent concerns about vehicle and fuel usage by Dorchester County Government, I want to inform the public about some of the actions that have been taken in the last 12 months to control vehicle usage and fuel consumption. Because fuel is one of the County’s most critical expenses, we do everything possible to reduce our consumption. Between FY2010 and FY2012, fuel consumption has decreased by approximately 34,000 gallons. The Administrator’s Office reviews all travel requests and frequently requests that employees carpool. Recently, the County partnered with Tri-CountyLink to provide a public transit route between Summerville and St. George, and our employees are using this service whenever possible. In addition, we have made a …
Much could change at Tuesday meeting of Judiciary Committee.
“Our democratic process should not be derailed by what amounts to a technicality.” Senator Larry Martin, R-Pickens (quoted in an editorial on 5/6/2012 in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal) Last week, South Carolina was stunned to learn of a lawsuit that would potentially remove every challenger (both Democrat and Republican) from the primary ballot in an election occurring less than six weeks from now on June 12. Even more stunning was the verdict from the South Carolina Supreme Court. In a 5-0 decision, the Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, creating chaos across the state. In the past, the Court ruled in favor of voter access and voter choices, but this time they did not. As the Democratic and Republican state parties, their local …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Tea Party activist says suit is politically motivated.
NOTE: Kerry Wood is a Tea Party Activist and Republican candidate for Senate in District 11. My phone rings a lot these days with questions from across the state regarding the lawsuit filed by Michael Anderson of Lexington County to have candidates removed from the ballot who didn’t file their Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) on time. This potentially affects more than 150 candidates statewide, as well as tens of thousands of voters. While I have no idea how the judges will rule, I think there are some important things to consider: The procedure in question was changed for 2012. In all prior elections, candidates were given a paper SEI to fill out, along with other forms, when filing to be on the ballot. However, in this election cycle…
Monday, April 30, 2012
See the sheriff, District 97 and District 38 candidates debate.
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Secret Service, GSA and military scandals are emblematic of larger, more pervsaive moral failing.
“The Perfect Storm of Liberalism has arrived. A professional collapse inside the several departments and agencies of the United States government created by a decades-long erosion of standards. An erosion fed by all manner of deadly liberal obsessions from racial quotas to political correctness to an addiction to lawsuits, the tolerance for a culture of out of control spending...” Jeffrey Lord Last week, Americans watched in astonishment as scandal after scandal involving well-respected government institutions (the Secret Service, the GSA, the U.S. military) unfolded, and each new revelation just angered us more. The Secret Service scandal prompted Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee…
Monday, April 23, 2012
Outrage at GSA is well-deserved as investigation continues.
"SC jobless rate drops again" reads one of last week's print headlines. This should be good news. So why do businesses continue to struggle and why does watching the GSA (General Services Administration) debacle strike a raw nerve amidst the quest for businesses’ survival? As a small business owner, I can attest to the downturn in the economy. Since 2009, like many small businesses, we work harder and longer than ever before. Because marketing is often seen as superfluous, many companies’ first course of action in economic downturns is to cut this sector. Though we have been fortunate, the result for a majority of Marketing and Public Relations companies nationwide is a reduction in contracts, resulting in a decline of work, creating a …
Friday, April 20, 2012
Show has all the glitz of Broadway performances, but it's not without a few dings.
"Wicked" debuted Wednesday at the Performing Arts Center in North Charleston. The national tour of the hit Broadway musical runs through April 29 at the Colliseum. Tickets are still available and range $50 to $100. Here are my impressions after enjoying Thursday's evening show. In brief: "Wicked" is the prequel to the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz." The hit Broadway musical promises audiences the story before Dorothy dropped in, and since 2003 it has won raves as a staple of the Broadway scene. It's a comedic musical that delivers messages about getting what you want, vanity, good and evil and a healthy dose of political commentary throughout. The musical features familiar faces, such as Glinda, the Wicked Witch and the flying monkeys. …
Miriam Birdsong
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