Two Major Victories for Liberty in South Carolina

On March 20, 2013, in Opinion, by Tom Utley

This has been a big week for politics in South Carolina. The special election primary for congressional district one was Tuesday, along with all of the media coverage and hoopla that one might expect. Mark Sanford dominated the field with 37%, and his runoff opponent will be Curtis Bostic who garnered 13% of the vote. [...]

S.92 (NDAA Nullification) Fails Key Vote Today Because of Republicans

On February 14, 2013, in Key Votes - SC, Opinion, by Republished Articles

The following article is from the Spartanburg Tea Party: ______________________________________________ Let me remind you what S.92 NDAA Nullification bill is. No agency of the State, agency of a political subdivision of the State, officer or employee of the State, officer or employee of a political subdivision of the State, acting in his official capacity, to [...]

Introduction to the Republican Liberty Caucus

On January 14, 2013, in Video, by Tom Utley

This past saturday a few representatives from the RLC of South Carolina visited the Lowcountry Conservative GOP Breakfast to provide an introduction to the RLC and to answer questions about our organization for the folks in attendance. Daniel Encarnacion provided the introductory remarks and he did such an excellent job that I wanted to post [...]

Sen. Paul Declares Victory for Americans’ Right to Trial by Jury

On November 29, 2012, in In the News, by Daniel Encarnacion

Passage of Feinstein-Lee amendment underlines Constitutional right against indefinite detention – WASHINGTON, D.C. - This evening, the U.S. Senate voted on Amendment No. 3018 to the National Defense Authorization Act sponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah), and co-sponsored by Sen. Rand Paul, which protects the rights prescribed to Americans in the Sixth [...]

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Has No Idea About Obama Assassination List

On October 22, 2012, in Opinion, by Daniel Encarnacion

Democrat Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says it’s not a serious question about the Obama assassination list because she has no idea what the interviewer is asking about. Of course, it is very real and the Obama administration defends it by saying the Constitution only guarantees “due process” not “judicial process.” What is the difference? Under [...]

Shall Liberty or Empire be Sought?

On October 16, 2012, in Opinion, by Tom Utley

We are deep in the heart of the political season with less than a month remaining before election day where millions of Americans will go to the polls and vote on a myriad of races from the local sheriff to the United States president. This is one of those few times every so often where [...]

Liberties Lost

On October 10, 2012, in Opinion, by Tom Utley

Often times, defenders of liberty are faced with the accusation from Democrats and from Establishment Republicans that we complain too much, we’re too idealistic, and that we are crazy if we think we don’t live in the free-est, greatest country in the universe. In short, the question is often posed: “What liberties have you actually [...]

Federal Court Blocks NDAA Indefinite Detention Rule

On September 13, 2012, in RLC National, by RLC National

This article originally posted on RLC.org and does not necessarily reflect the views of the RLC or the SC Chapter. Federal Court Blocks NDAA Indefinite Detention Rule Drawing on the Supreme Court’s decision in Hamdi vs. Rumsfeld, the US District Court of the Southern Region of New York has granted a permanent injunction against the [...]

Then and Now: The Democrats’ Changing Attitudes on Civil Liberties Since 2008

On September 6, 2012, in Opinion, by Daniel Encarnacion

A lot has changed since 2008 when it comes to the Democrat platform regarding civil liberties. In 2008, Democrats opposed indefinite detention, warrantless wiretapping, extension of objectionable provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act, and racial profiling as part of the “war on terror.” In 2012, Democrats dropped all opposition to those subjects in their party [...]

Amendment to Ban Indefinite Detention without Due Process for US Citizens – House – 05/18/2012

On May 18, 2012, in Key Votes - Federal, by Daniel Encarnacion

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 270(Republicans in roman; Democrats in italic; Independents underlined) H R 4310      RECORDED VOTE      18-May-2012      9:45 AM AUTHOR(S):  Smith of Washington Amendment No. 46 QUESTION:  On Agreeing to the Amendment   Ayes Noes PRES NV Republican 19 219 3 Democratic 163 19 8 Independent TOTALS 182 238   11 —- AYES    182 —  Ackerman Altmire Amash [...]

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