Innovista CAN Work
August 15th, 2010 § 7 Comments
Posted here earlier was “An Idea For Innovista” that suggested a new use for the University of South Carolina facilities that have, thus far been either poorly managed or misconceived. As anticipated, my friend Will Folks has taken exception to my suggestion. « Read the rest of this entry »
An Idea For Innovista
August 12th, 2010 § 6 Comments
Probably the biggest issue on the national security front is cybersecurity. It is my personal belief that the next world war will be waged (if it is not already) digitally. There are scores of examples of not just identity theft and lost personal records, but infrastructure intrusion and breaches of sensitive networks around the world. « Read the rest of this entry »
The Haley Effect Redux
July 7th, 2010 § 5 Comments
So . . . South Carolina Democrats think Nikki Haley, Republican nominee for governor, has “gone national” with “no time left for South Carolina.”
For a party that is the definition of style over substance (Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Barack Obama…) this is an especially sophomoric approach to campaigning. Does anyone think Haley’s November opponent Vince Sheheen and the Dems wouldn’t sell the State House itself for the kind of publicity she’s getting?
Betting On South Carolina
June 16th, 2010 § 9 Comments
Legalize gambling in South Carolina. And by gambling, I mean casinos, slot machines and parimutuel betting.
South Carolina already has scratch-off games, so let’s not argue that there is some high and noble reason to deny the idea of gambling.
Jenerette
June 3rd, 2010 § 5 Comments
The military means more to South Carolina than jobs, contributions to the economy or even patriotic obligation. It’s an ingrained tradition, a cultural standard, an essential component of Palmetto DNA. In fact, both icons of the state flag pay homage to South Carolina’s military heritage. To Sandlappers, only one’s religious devotion trumps the respect and loyalty held for our nation’s armed forces.
In South Carolina, the most military area is, arguably, the coastal region and, in particular, the 1st Congressional District. Home to the critical naval facilities in Charleston as well as The Citadel, the state’s own military school, the “First” is also where some of South Carolina’s most storied battles were waged by some of the country’s most legendary warriors.
It is, then, not only appropriate, but expected that the First be represented in Congress by someone with more than just a passing knowledge of military and defense affairs.
