Free Republic

Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vqDVy4Pk61oFeel free to reply or post with comments.

My fellow Freepers, I want you to take a look at the man who will be seeking the 1st Congressional Seat in South Carolina. His name is Curtis Bostic, a former Marine and now an attorney. He will be seeking the seat vacated by Tim Scott, who was appointed to fill the US Senate seat of Jim DeMint. This is a good man, and a solid conservative. This man used to be my neighbor 20 years ago before attending law school. This is a wide open race, and it includes former Congressman and Governor Mark Sanford, and Teddy Turner, son...

I know FR may be getting a lot of these, but I am taking a leave of absence from FR. I don't know what to say about yesterday's election, except it fell way below our expectations. I usually come in and observe in here, and I was very hopeful we would win. But when results came out and we would not win, I just wanted to cry. Where has our country gone? This is not the country I know. In the meantime, I will leave FR until I feel the need to come back again. God bless you all for...

Ahead of a Thursday night campaign rally in North Carolina, Mitt Romney made an impromptu stop to meet with the Rev. Billy Graham and his son, Franklin, at the reverend's home outside Asheville. Romney didn't officially land the elder Graham's endorsement, but he came pretty close. The famed evangelist told Romney he would do whatever he could to "help" the GOP presidential candidate, according to a readout from the Romney campaign. The vow came at the end of a 30-minute meeting between Romney and the Grahams, who talked about issues including Afghanistan, religious freedom and the growth of the Graham...

In one of their first acts as a Class, the 80-plus newly elected Republican Members of Congress selected Tim Scott as one of their two representatives to the Elected Leadership Committee (E.L.C.). The Committee is a small group comprising the leadership of the House Republican Conference which meets weekly to plan policy and set the agenda for Congress.

Anchorage, Alaska — The third time, indeed, was the charm for the South Carolina Stingrays and head coach Jared Bednar. James Reimer stopped 26 shots and Pierre-Luc O’Brien had a goal and added an assist to lead South Carolina past Alaska, 4-2, in Game 7 of the Kelly Cup finals Friday night before a standing-room-only crowd of 6,610 at Sullivan Arena. The Stingrays, who won league titles in 1997 and 2001, captured their ECHL record third Kelly Cup title with the victory beating the Aces, 4-3, in the best-of-seven series. Only Hampton Roads has as many ECHL championships as the...

I have seen a lot threads in here on our friend and heroine, Sarah Palin. While most in here are good, there have been some posts or comments in these posts that have led me to speak out. For all of you so-called conservatives who have nothing to do than bash Sarah Palin, I have only one word to say to you. ENOUGH! I have had it with finding fault with everything she does. I'll admit, she needs more work, but to sit here and bash her like a member of the Democratic Party or liberal media is reprehensible. To...

After this election disaster for the Republicans, we have some very soul-searching to do. We are in a bit of disarray, but not to the point of no return. The GOP can come back to the majority. Here are three examples how. After the the Watergate scandal in 1974 led to massive defeat for the Republicans in the House and Senate, and two years later gave the election of Jimmy Carter, who turned out to be one of the most, if not the most incompetent President we ever had; along came 1980. Ronald Reagan won the Presidency and the Republicans...

Check out Romney's Mittenator AD The Mittenator

McCain 28% Huckabee 19% Romney 17% Thompson 16%

Bowden's worship event voluntary, Clemson lawyer says Tommy Bowden CLEMSON — Tommy Bowden has drawn the ire of the American Civil Liberties Union for conducting an annual "Church Day" for his football players.In correspondence obtained Wednesday by The Post and Courier, the ACLU alleged Bowden "has abused his authority as Clemson University's head football coach by imposing his strong personal religious beliefs upon student-athletes under his charge."Neil Caesar, vice president of the ACLU's South Carolina chapter, voiced those objections in a letter dated Aug. 31 to Clemson President James Barker, saying the state-run school is violating the constitutional principle of...

MOUNT PLEASANT — A few hundred people packed into Alex's Restaurant on Coleman Boulevard Wednesday for the first Lowcountry campaign appearance by Republican presidential hopeful and "Law and Order" television star Fred Thompson. The former senator from Tennessee greeted the crowd and said it was good to be back "in God's country again, part of my old neighborhood. ... We still believe in law and order around here," he said. He also underscored his conservative credentials and said when he served in the Senate, he pushed for a balanced budget, welfare reform, and a strengthened military, and compiled a 100...

I have decided to take some time away from FR for a while. This election had something to do with it, I'll admit. MAybe I just need to stop feeling upset every time I read a thread on how bad it was last night. It was bad, but I believe in miracles. Maybe in 2 years the country will see how bad San Francisco style leadership is in the House and restore the House back to the Pubbies. Maybe two years in the minority will make them learn a lesson they will never forget. If they reclaim power, they better...

GREENVILLE - Gov. Mark Sanford and his Democratic challenger Tommy Moore finally met in person Wednesday in a debate that started with both of them accusing the other of not telling the truth.Moderators opened the debate by showing a TV ad from Moore that says Sanford cut education by $500 million. Sanford said that was not true because the amount of money for education has increased since he was elected governor in 2002.Sanford also said the General Assembly passes the budget and that the governor can't add anything to it. Nonetheless, Sanford said education spending had increased by $600 million...

In an election for Governor of South Carolina today, 9/20/06, Republican incumbent Mark Sanford defeats Democratic challenger Tommy Moore, 54% to 41%, according to a SurveyUSA poll conducted exclusively for WCSC-TV Charleston and WLTX-TV Columbia. The election is in 7 weeks, on 11/7/06. Sanford gets 82% of Republican votes. Moore gets 77% of Democrat votes. Independents are split. Sanford gets 65% of white votes. Moore gets 67% of black votes. Moore leads by 25 points among voters under age 35. All other age groups strongly favor Sanford. Moore leads by 12 points among the most educated voters. Sanford wins by...

Did anybody see Scarborough COuntry last night? The pastor who has been leading protests during military funerals has gone off his rocker. Joe's fill-in last night had enough of him and cut off his microphone. Good for him. That pastor was no man of God.

I am curious to find out what year was the year was the biggest upset in the history of Oscars. Everybody is talking about how "Crash" winning over "Brokeback Mountain" was an upset. While I haven't paid attention to the Oscars as much lately, I seem to recall in 1982 when "Chariots of Fire" won Best Picture over two more formidable movies, "Reds" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." "Raiders" is still a classic today while the Warren Beatty movie "Reds" was forgotten. Some will say that "Chariots of Fire" is actually a boring movie even though it's a good...

Mr. DeMINT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 minutes.    Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, reserving the right to object, and I will not object, would my friend extend his unanimous consent request to include the following Democratic Members: Senator Boxer for 20 minutes, Senator Baucus for 20 minutes, Senator Dodd for 20 minutes, and Senator Biden for 5 minutes.    Mr. DeMINT. Mr. President, I do add that to the request.    The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.    The Senator from South Carolina is recognized.    STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS    Mr. DeMINT. Mr. President, today the...

Reflections on Carroll Campbell Quotes from leaders around the state and across the nation and a selection of photos of the former governor Carroll Campbell was a strong leader, a committed public servant, and a good friend. ... He was a tireless advocate for the state he loved and was known for his integrity and character. We join South Carolinians and Americans around the nation in mourning the passing of Carroll Campbell, and we send our thoughts and prayers to Iris and the entire Campbell family.-- President George W. Bush  I think it would be nearly impossible to find someone...

Masterful politician built GOP Carroll Campbell's mission was simple.Working from the throne of the governor's mansion, he would elevate South Carolina to the forefront of American politics by leading the GOP's sweep through the South.Along the way, he would back only winners.Ronald Reagan became president because of him. So did both of the Bushes.Campbell would be the kingmaker; they would be the kings. Campbell felled by heart attack Reflections on Carroll Campbell Carroll Ashmore Campbell Jr. - Timeline Alzheimer's research promising Funeral arrangements As a reward, Campbell twice found himself on the short list to become vice president of the...