The Palm Republic is a South Carolina LLC that was established to bring awareness to the violations of our State Constitution by the Governor, State Senators, Secretary of Transportation and the SC Department of Transportation. The Republic came to shake off the shackles of the Tyranny of this South Carolina State Government and reclaim our right to Home Rule through the use of public demonstratio
n and illumination of the wrongs perpetrated on our fellow residents of this Great Island. However, we are also a fun-loving people and include humor and drink in dealing with a very serious violation of our constitutionally guaranteed right to govern our Island. In 1973, after consideration for over 2 decades, the leaders of our State enacted a Constitutional Amendment to our State Constitution. Article 8 of our State Constitution clearly states that the powers of a municipality “shall be liberally construed in favor of the municipality and the specific mention of particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any manner the general powers of such municipalities.” The Constitution goes on to state that “No laws for a specific county [or municipality] shall be enacted”. SCDOT actions with the Isle of Palms Connector and our roads specifically violate not only SC Statute 57-5-820, SCDOT has violated the Constitution of SC. A line must be drawn to stand up for and defend the Constitution. To do otherwise relegates our Constitution to nothing more than a meaningless piece of paper. If we do not demand the constitution be followed and enforced against all that violate its rule of law, then what is to stop the Governor or our State Senators from abolishing the Isle of Palms duly elected Council and appointing their own Council to dictate their will. The attack on our island and our State Constitution by SCDOT and the State Legislature cannot be over stated. Is the Palm Republic a separate country that is separate from the United States or the State of South Carolina? No, we did not, nor do we advocate seceding from SC or the USA. We are making a public statement to bring awareness to a very serious issue dealing with the eroding of our Constitutionally protected rights. Absolutely! We urge all individuals to join us in standing up for the rights of all peoples worldwide! Join us at our annual festivals, get a green card(party visa), or passport. Is the Palm Republic affiliated with a political party or doctrine? No, we are a self-funded apolitical group. However, all peoples have the right to self-governance through a democratic process. If that is a political statement, then we are a self-funded political group. If you believe in the democratic process and sending all would be dictators packing, then you are one of us! Who started the Palm Republic? Our Grand Potentate and Secretary of State is a former Mayor of the Isle of Palms, Jimmy “White Beard” Carroll. Jimmy, along with our Grand Ruler of all Seas less than one fathom and Attorney General, Blair “Gray Beard” Hahn organized the Palm Republic after it became clear in 2022 that our elected officials needed gentle prodding to stand up to the constitutional abuses of our State government. Since that time, Jimmy and Blair have been joined by many like-minded individuals to protect all peoples from governmental tyranny. Can I travel on my Palm Republic passport or Green Card? Seriously?? Put your rhum drink down and think about it. The Palm Republic motto is “Gravissima Fabula est Negotia”. What does that mean? It is written in Latin and translates to “Play is Very Serious Business.”
