National and Statewide Survey: South Carolina Colleges Alone Nationally in Breaking State Law by Not Teaching Constitution
The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution are required learning in SC schools. These documents have been largely ignored by SC publicly funded Universities through tax dollars. Why do they refuse to teach? Image courtesy Annenberg Public Policy Center Archives A survey reveals...
“I Was Not Going to Let it Happen.”
Seattle riots led by Marxist based domestic terrorists Black Lives Matter and Antifa burned downtown Seattle businesses and police cars. A man hired as a body guard for a reporter covering Seattle rioting, and who witnessed rioters stealing police firearms from two burning police cruisers to use...
Warren Looks to Shake Things Up with New Conservative Group
In 2018, self-made businessman John Warren of Greenville went from political unknown to nearly knocking off incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster in the Republican Primary. Now, Warren looks to shape South Carolina government into a more conservative direction with the launch of his newly-formed South...
SC Women for Trump Protest Permit to Paint Main Street
A small group of around twenty citizens gathered in front of Columbia City Hall this morning to protest a permit to paint Black Lives Matter slogans and murals on Main Street and in the Rosewood section of town. The group was led by Pamela Godwin, the Midlands Director for the SC Women for Trump...
The Moral Foundations of Society
Margaret Hilda Thatcher (1925 -- 2014), was dubbed the "Iron Lady" by a Soviet journalist due to her unique conservative politics called "Thatcherism". Baroness Thatcher, was a British stateswoman and prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She served as a leader of the...
The Current Marxist Revolution
After the initial shock and emotion over the George Floyd killing, Americans are waking up to an insidious movement using the emotion for ulterior purposes. Groups with Marxist ideology have brazenly infiltrated the protests and used the protests to further their aims. Former Antifa member,...
Family is The Next Target
“On what foundation is the present family, the bourgeois family, based? On capital, on private gain. In its completely developed form, this family exists only among the bourgeoisie. … The bourgeois family will vanish as a matter of course when its complement (private property) vanishes, and both...
American Unity and Redemption Through God
“Do not indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.” George Washington "This Constitution was written for a moral and religious people, it is wholly unsuited...
Police Video of George Floyd’s Last Moments
The DailyMail.com has exclusively obtained video from the bodycam's of officers Thomas Lane and Alex Kueng, who were part of George Floyd’s fatal arrest on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. It shows how Floyd resisted as the cops tried to force him into the back of the car. Floyd insisted he was having...
Are You Prepared to Vote?
This year the general election is on November 3, 2020. But, in order to vote citizens must register in the county where they live to be eligible to do so. As of this writing you have less than 60 days to register to vote. (Find your State election commission here.) Many people who may be eligible...
War on the Suburbs: How HUD’s Housing Policies Became a Weapon for Social Change
There are few things more synonymous with the American way of life than the suburbs. While certainly not without problems, the suburbs have been home to middle class Americans since the end of World War 2, and even before. But the suburbs are under attack from certain elements of the left as a...
Get Ready to Homeschool This Fall! Here’s a Checklist
The home schooling movement was already rapidly growing nationwide, but the Covid19 scare and new requirements in government sponsored public education has convinced multitudes more to take the route to educational success themselves. As schools and districts across the country finalize...
Citadel to Uphold State Law, Require All Cadets Study Constitution
Cadets at the Military College of S.C., The Citadel, will study the US Constitution beginning this fall. Photo courtesy Military College of S.C., The Citadel. The Citadel, the public military college in Charleston, South Carolina, has announced it will require all cadets to complete a class...
Christianity in the Crosshairs of the New Marxism
Americans have watched the escalating mayhem throughout America since the riots in Minnesota in early June. The initial targets of violence (rioting interspersed with protesting) were police officers, along with police cruisers and stations. Then came the seemingly irrational destruction of...
Cure Worse Than Disease
Church meetings have been declared "non-essential", congregants ticketed and arrested, walking on the beach alone is now an arrestable offense, governors are ordering citizens to stay at home and inside, businesses closed by emergency order thus forcing small businesses out of business, citizens...
Last “Gone With the Wind” Star Dies
Actress Olivia de Havilland, as Melanie, on the set of the 1939 movie “Gone With the Wind” “Gone With the Wind” actress Olivia de Havilland died last Sunday at her home in Paris, she was 104 years old. She built an illustrious film career, punctuated by a successful fight to loosen the grip...
SC Senate District #26 Issues of Concern
SC State Senate candidate Chris Smith met with The Standard editor Michael Reed at a public meeting to discuss the issues confronting Senate District #26. The District #26 candidate said that it was important for voters to have a man with new perspective on the issues versus his opponent who has...
The Tiananmen Square Massacre: From China’s Authoritarian Roots to the Iconic “Tank Man”
Thirty one years ago this month an unidentified Chinese man who has come to be known simply as "Tank Man" stood in front of Chinese military tanks in Beijing, China's Tiananmen Square. June 5, 1989, Tank Man defied the Communist Chinese government's violent crackdown on the Tiananmen protests for...
Bubble-Wrapped Americans: How the U.S. Became Obsessed with Physical and Emotional Safety
Many American children for the past thirty years or so have become so insulated and protected from reality so as not to even scrape their knee that they have formed "privileged" mindset against any discomfort or offense. They don't have the natural "immunities" that come by experiencing challenge...
Senate Incumbents Hold onto Seats in Primaries
Longtime Myrtle Beach senator faces difficult runoff Several senators faced tough contests in the statewide primaries and all but one moved on to the November general election. The most hotly-contested race in the state was in Senate District 33, where Republican Senate Judiciary Chairman...
Two Longtime Legislators Bounced From House Seats
Most legislative incumbents fared well in the Midlands Republican State Rep. Kit Spires suffered a sound defeat in his primary re-election bid to Attorney Ryan McCabe. The rural district in Southern Lexington County saw a hotly contested race but in the end, McCabe won by a margin of 55% to...
GOP Senatorial and Congressional Nominees Set for November
Graham Rolls on as Senate GOP Nominee; Mace Wins Lowcountry Sen. Lindsey Graham built a huge lead in absentee balloting in his re-election bid and kept a large margin on election day on his way to a win in the Republican Primary with 68% of the vote. Graham brushed aside Michael LaPierre,...
Richland County Coroner Steamrolled in Re-Election
Sheriff cruises, County Council gets shakeup 20-year Richland County Coroner Gary Watts was crushed in his bid for a sixth term by fellow Democrat and Nurse Practitioner Naida Rutherford, 59% to 41%, in a countywide race that was marred by more polling problems that led to long wait times....
Newcomer Crushes Longtime Former Councilman in Lexington Council Race
Sheriff re-elected easily, Jones coasts in Council District Five Community advocate Charli Wessinger rode a huge turnout from the Chapin area of the district to erase a deficit in absentee voting and cruise to a victory in the Republican Primary in Lexington County Council District Six. Wessinger...
Will the American Experiment Survive?
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan With the consequences of lengthy “stay at home” orders and shut-downs associated with...
Controversial State Senator Has Challengers for Re-election
Senate District 33 is a large swath of Horry County with stretches from Myrtle Beach to Conway. Longtime GOP Sen. Luke Rankin faces two challengers in his record-election bid. The message should be clear here. In a primary election, a candidate must get 50% plus 1 to advance to the runoff. Rankin...
Wessinger Best Choice for Lexington District Six
In Lexington County Council District Six (Chapin, North Lake Drive area of Irmo and parts of Lexington near the Dam,) Charli Wessinger of Chapin is the clear choice in the Republican primary. Charli has been on the front lines and accomplished many things as far as zoning for the district and has...
Rep. Jonathan Hill is Conservative Choice for District 8
In a state government dominated by so-called "Republicans", Republican Jonathon Hill, State House Representative for District 8, is a breath of fresh air - a Republican incumbent who actually fights for the unborn, for limited government, and for the Second Amendment. Hill has been at the...
Smith has the Best Chance to Knock Off Setzler for Conservatives
The Standard political writer Preston Baines adds important choices for the June 9th Republican Primary. SC State Senate District 26 (Cayce/West Columbia area, parts of Aiken, Calhoun and Saluda counties,) far left Senate Minority Leader and longtime Senator Nikki Setzler (D-West Columbia)...
Bumgardner is the best choice for change in Senate 18
The Standard Political writer Preston Baines gives his political opinion about the upcoming Republican Primary Vote choices on June 9th. In State Senate District 18 (Union County, Newberry and parts of Lexington County in Chapin, Irmo, Lexington,) Dr. Charles Bumgardner is a better choice....
LaPierre is the Clear Choice to Upend Unreliable Graham
The Standard contributor Preston Baines adds important choices for the June 9th Republican Primary starting with this one for US Senate. US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R- Central) is running for his fourth term. He faces Dwayne “Duke” Buckner, Michael LaPierre and Joe Reynolds in the Republican...
Elections and the Choice of Heaven or Hell
Election season is upon us and South Carolina's Primary election is June 9th. The Standard is continuously attempting to inform our readers of candidates who are running, the issues that confront us and the principles that are the bedrock of this country. The story below illustrates a serious...
LaPierre Confident in Final Push to Unseat Graham
In June 2019, longtime US Sen. Lindsay Graham was coming off a wave of momentum. Graham had gained favor with many of his conservative detractors within his own party. Graham had finished a fierce well-known defense of embattled Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Graham had seemingly...
Freedom Rally Calls on Governor to Open Up State
SC Representatives speak up for the people at Freedom Rally "And right now I hope the people of South Carolina understand: we have a defacto king." said, Dr. Matthew Clark. Protesters assembled on the North steps of the South Carolina State House on Saturday, May 23rd. "Businesses in our...
Memorial Day was Originally Decoration Day
Today we commemorate throughout the United States Memorial Day. A day to commemorate the sacrifices of the American soldier and his sacrifices to protect and defend freedom for Americans. The rest of the story is that Memorial Day has a quiet origin today. Memorial Day was originally started as...
The Purpose of Law Enforcement
Photo courtesy Lexington County Sheriff's Department Note: This article originally appeared in the Aid and Abet Police and Military Newsletter in 1982. Since then, training in the police academies has shifted even more to the “supervisor” mode, rather than the “servant” mentality for peace...
Left Still Fighting Against America’s Recovery
The left continues to thwart the American people from making economic recovery from the draconian measures that have been taking place this spring. Though the pandemic has been much milder than forecast and expected, some governors have gone the extra mile to make sure that the people stay in a...
Communism in China To Blame For Pandemic
“More Americans have unfriendly views about China, with about 66 percent now saying they have negative views — up nearly 20 percentage points since the start of the Trump administration in 2017” New York Post referencing a March 2020 Pew Research Poll In the devastation of the Global COVID 19...
Holocaust of Elderly Largely Ignored
Think about this: But first take a minute and read this entire post and share it. What I am going to share is beyond shocking. Forty-one percent (41%) of the deaths from Coronavirus are from nursing homes or assisted living. Everyone knew the elderly were at risk. We knew this from what happened...
Incumbent facing stiff challenge in House Dist. 96
Ryan McCabe is looking to oust seven-term incumbent Kit Spires in State House District 96 of Lexington County in the June 9th Republican Primary. The rural district, located in the southern portion of the county, includes all or portions of Gaston, Pelion, Red Bank and Swansea. McCabe, an...
Did the democrats create death camps for the elderly?
Did the democrats create death camps for the elderly? They lectured us not to visit family in nursing homes. Could it be because people would see the slaughter house conditions the Democrat leaders created. NY, NJ, MI, and PA all signed orders that forced hospitalized those with Corona virus,...
“It’s not true!” “… the virus was little more than an influenza. Don’t lie! Tell the truth!”
“It’s not true!” said Italian Member of Parliament Vittorio Sgarbi, “… the virus was little more than an influenza. Don’t lie! Tell the truth!” A recently uncovered video of Italian member of Parliament Vittorio Sgarbi (Forza Italia) reveals that the COVID19 virus numbers may have been largely...
Michigan Militia Vows To Protect Barber Who Resists Shutdown Orders
Members of the Michigan Militia are determined to keep a 77-year-old Owosso barber open for business despite Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s order to keep businesses across the state closed during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Karl Manke decided to endure multiple fines and risk arrest to open his...
Militia Backs Barber, Says “Police Will Have No Entry”
Michigan State Police served notice on 77-year-old barber, Karl Manke, after he refused to close his Owosso barbershop in effect defying Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's close down order. The papers ordering the shop's closure came Friday, but Manke said he has no plans to close. Karl Manke’s...
Community Advocate looks to beat back Former County Councilman
Lexington County Council District Six has an opening after first-term Councilwoman Erin Long Bergeson chose not to run for re-election. The June 9th Republican Primary pits a standoff between Chapin’s Charli Wessinger and Johnny Jeffcoat of the unincorporated Irmo area around Lake Murray. District...
Blessed With All Spiritual Blessings
"Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings." — Ephesians 1:3 "All the goodness of the past, the present, and the future, Christ bestows upon his people. In the mysterious ages of the past the Lord Jesus was his Father's first elect, and in his election he gave us an interest, for we...
COVID-19 an “Oxygen Failure” Disease vs. a Respiratory Disease Leading to ARDS
According to the largest healthcare data collection company in the world, 50% of highly experienced COVID treaters believe COVID-19 is more of an “Oxygen Failure” Disease vs. a Respiratory Disease leading to ARDS. Sermo reaches 1.3 million Health Care Providers across 150 countries. They collect...
Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, and Angels of Death
Google is universally well known as a search and advertising company. Now Google is tapping into the $3.5 trillion healthcare market. To compete with the Apple Watch, Google acquired FitBit, the wearable exercise, heart rate, and sleep tracking device. Data is king. Voluntarily worn fitness...
SC Senate Filings Signal Tough Races Ahead
Policy positions are at a slim margin as elections take place going into the June 9th primaries. Republicans hold a 27-19 advantage but several GOP members manage to hold up conservative legislation. Here are a few of the races that stand out: Several members in leadership face challenges. Whether...
SC National Day of Prayer Makes History
"This is an historic day," said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. The 2020 observance of the National Day of Prayer marks the 70th year and this Jubilee anniversary on the North Steps of the South Carolina State house is historic in a number of ways. The Governor continued, "We are facing a...
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