Palm Republic – Questions & Answers

What is the Palm Republic?

The Palm 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 demonstration 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.

What is Home Rule?

Home Rule is about the right of our island to self-governance. 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”.

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.

Can I join the Palm Republic?

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.

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”

This looks like nothing more than an excuse to party!

Absolutely not!  True, we all enjoy relaxing on the beach with friends, but this is a serious issue about the eroding Constitutional Rights of all South Carolinians.  What was it that Shakespeare said?  If you want to take over a state you must first “kill all the lawyers” so that you can ignore the rule of law.