I'm going to not slur an entire state's entire history - least of which is because I now have family there, two siblings and spouses retired to Pawleys Island.
Here's a little love, for History's sake:


What role did South Carolina have in signing the declaration of independence?

South Carolina played a pivotal, swing-vote role in the adoption and signing of the Declaration of Independence, ultimately shifting its position to ensure the colonies presented a completely unanimous front against Great Britain.
The state sent a delegation of four young, wealthy aristocratic planters from the Lowcountry to the Second Continental Congress. Together, they formed the youngest delegation in Philadelphia, with an average age of just under 30.

The Critical Swing Vote
Initially, South Carolina's delegates were hesitant about an immediate, total separation from Britain, fearing it was a foolish show of bravado. On July 1, 1776, during the preliminary test vote on Richard Henry Lee's resolution for independence, South Carolina actually voted "no" (alongside Pennsylvania). However, recognizing that a divided house would doom the revolution, delegate Edward Rutledge engineered a dramatic turnaround. He persuaded the South Carolina delegation to change their vote the following day. On July 2, 1776, South Carolina switched its vote to "yes," allowing the resolution for independence to pass without a single dissenting colony.

The Four South Carolina Signers
The four men who represented South Carolina and put their wealth, power, and lives on the line by signing the document on August 2, 1776, were:

Edward Rutledge: At just 26 years old, he was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. He went on to serve as the Governor of South Carolina.

Thomas Lynch Jr.: At 27 years old, he joined the Congress to replace his ailing father and became the second-youngest signer. Tragically, he was the first of the group to die when he and his wife were lost at sea in 1779.

Thomas Heyward Jr.: A 30-year-old judge and military captain who later fought in the war, he was captured by the British when Charleston fell and spent 11 months as a prisoner of war.

Arthur Middleton: A bold 34-year-old plantation owner who eagerly backed independence. Like Heyward, his home was destroyed and he was imprisoned by the British during the war.

Cal88 said:

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The most relevant aspect of Graham's alleged homosexuality is that he was probably compromised and blackmailed.

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I look forward to the fully researched and exposed (not bodily exposed, please god, no) full feature film.
It'll be political and psychological thriller!

An Oscar will be awarded to whomever can present the plight of closeted homosexuals while simultaneously exposing the process by which good men turn bad and the vast machine of criminality in political corruption that exists in our nation!

Lindsay Graham's story, as I envision it, is quite dark, demented, and yet tragically sad all at the same time!!

concordtom said:

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I'm going to not slur an entire state's entire history - least of which is because I now have family there, two siblings and spouses retired to Pawleys Island.
Here's a little love, for History's sake:


What role did South Carolina have in signing the declaration of independence?

South Carolina played a pivotal, swing-vote role in the adoption and signing of the Declaration of Independence, ultimately shifting its position to ensure the colonies presented a completely unanimous front against Great Britain.
The state sent a delegation of four young, wealthy aristocratic planters from the Lowcountry to the Second Continental Congress. Together, they formed the youngest delegation in Philadelphia, with an average age of just under 30.

The Critical Swing Vote
Initially, South Carolina's delegates were hesitant about an immediate, total separation from Britain, fearing it was a foolish show of bravado. On July 1, 1776, during the preliminary test vote on Richard Henry Lee's resolution for independence, South Carolina actually voted "no" (alongside Pennsylvania). However, recognizing that a divided house would doom the revolution, delegate Edward Rutledge engineered a dramatic turnaround. He persuaded the South Carolina delegation to change their vote the following day. On July 2, 1776, South Carolina switched its vote to "yes," allowing the resolution for independence to pass without a single dissenting colony.

The Four South Carolina Signers
The four men who represented South Carolina and put their wealth, power, and lives on the line by signing the document on August 2, 1776, were:

Edward Rutledge: At just 26 years old, he was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. He went on to serve as the Governor of South Carolina.

Thomas Lynch Jr.: At 27 years old, he joined the Congress to replace his ailing father and became the second-youngest signer. Tragically, he was the first of the group to die when he and his wife were lost at sea in 1779.

Thomas Heyward Jr.: A 30-year-old judge and military captain who later fought in the war, he was captured by the British when Charleston fell and spent 11 months as a prisoner of war.

Arthur Middleton: A bold 34-year-old plantation owner who eagerly backed independence. Like Heyward, his home was destroyed and he was imprisoned by the British during the war.

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South Carolina had more battles in the Revolutionary War than any other state because the Loyalist contingent was so strong

dajo9 said:

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South Carolina had more battles in the Revolutionary War than any other state because the Loyalist contingent was so strong

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And yet, the powers that be stood solid with the side we today view as the righteous side.
- At least, for 78 years.



Time Between Events

* Last Revolutionary War battle in SC: Nov 14, 1782
* First secession in SC: Dec 20, 1860
* Time span: 78 years, 1 month, and 6 days

Slavery was on the wrong side of history

dajo9 said:

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Slavery was on the wrong side of history

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Absolutely it was!!!
I actually say that Trump is The Worst. But this was worse, and widespread.