What JFK could really teach Obama
Chris Matthews, on MSNBC’s “Hardball,” keeps complaining about Democratic members of Congress and the Cabinet not campaigning for the president, not being enthused about Barack Obama.
View ArticleFederal immigration suit an affront to South Carolina
When it comes to illegal immigration, Washington suddenly has stepped up to the plate. Problem is, the feds are on the wrong team.
View ArticleOpen mics + loose lips = political slips
Live microphones and catty quips are a volatile political mix. The presidents of France and the United States suffered an embarrassing reminder of that maxim 10 days ago at the G-20 summit in Cannes.
View ArticleNorth Charleston still benefits from Bourne's legacy
North Charleston's Windsor/Lincoln voting precinct had been open only a few minutes when the old man approached. He was tall, slim, wearing an ill-sized bucket hat, another good citizen coming to the...
View ArticleBring America backfrom regulatory cliff
'Falling off a cliff" -- when you read that phrase, there is no doubt what image comes to your mind. Sadly, that is where our nation's regulatory environment has been pushed after years of inching...
View ArticleJack's perspective, commitment helped jazz up Charleston
Dizzy's philosophy accurately reflects that of former Post and Courier feature writer and jazz columnist Jack McCray. When the news broke early Thursday that the affable, muti-talented Charleston...
View Article‘Invisible’ giving yields results
Charleston is called “The Holy City” because of the many church steeples that accent the city’s skyline. Each of those steeples glorifies God, speaks to the courage of the steeplejacks, and highlights...
View ArticleCitadel placed its reputation above stopping sexual abuse
Citadel President Gen. John Rosa apologized Monday for not reporting that a counselor had engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a teenage boy at a summer camp that was run by the college. The...
View ArticleAmerica must continue to invest in international progress
America faces a very different set of challenges in the world than when I became a Marine. During the Cold War, it was easy to tell who our enemies were, but today we face foes that require using all...
View ArticleSpeak up to protect children from abuse
Our community has been impacted by the news that an adult in a position of trust and authority has used that position to harm children. His actions violated these children and the trust of a community.
View ArticleZero is the right starting point for foreign aid decisions
American interests should be the driving rationale for foreign aid decisions, not the entitlement spending mindset infecting Washington, D.C.
View ArticleThe Citadel must earn its good name back
My heart is heavy for the alleged victims of Skip ReVille. To think about what the individuals and their families have faced thus far and must continue to experience is gut wrenching. I send my...
View ArticleFour decades later, it's time for a St. Andrews Rocking reunion
Ever notice how the other people at your high school reunion look really old? That was a depressing shock 20 years ago for this member of St. Andrews High School's Class of 1971.
View ArticleUnite to preserve priceless treasure -- the Angel Oak
The Wadmalaw Island Land Planning Committee and many of our citizens are greatly concerned regarding the impending plans to develop the area surrounding the Angel Oak. Traffic studies indicate that...
View ArticleNLRB biasis a menaceto business
When so many of our fellow citizens are looking for work and America is competing against other countries to land businesses, the National Labor Relations Board continues to pursue an activist,...
View ArticleCity Council should strengthen protections for Angel Oak
This evening, issues regarding the controversial Angel Oak Village Development will be back on Charleston City Council’s agenda.
View ArticleQuestions of honor
"A lot of people today don't even know the meaning of honor, public officials included. Honor is like being pregnant. You have it or you don't. There are no degrees of honor. It is an absolute...
View ArticleContinue debate on cruise ships, but without vilifying
Nearly two years ago, the Historic Charleston Foundation's "Delicate Balance" forum challenged the city to develop a management plan for the growing number of cruise ships calling on Charleston.
View ArticleWhen innocence and trust are forever lost, nobody wins
Many South Carolinians are either rejoicing or despairing today over the outcome of a football game.
View ArticleHaley muddies the water on ports, environment
Surely Nikki Haley isn't surprised that maritime industry folks and environmental groups all over our state think she has committed the ultimate act of perfidy.
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