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Nullification is the theory that says that actions of the federal government that are passed, imposed, or exercised in excess or abuse of the express authority granted in the Constitution are not enforceable.
Nullification is the theory that says that actions of the federal government that are passed, imposed, or exercised in excess or abuse of the express authority granted in the Constitution are not enforceable.
 
The scandal ridden Obama Administration has now called for an end to investigations in the Republican Controlled House of Representatives.
The scandal ridden Obama Administration has now called for an end to investigations in the Republican Controlled House of Representatives.
 
Spring is my favorite time of the year, affording me the perfect opportunity to take a few pictures of this eastern North Carolin hamlet as Winter transitions into Spring.
Spring is my favorite time of the year, affording me the perfect opportunity to take a few pictures of this eastern North Carolin hamlet as Winter transitions into Spring.
 
Hunter S. Thompson's oft quoted phrase, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro," was never more apparent than in the preceding weeks of my professional life.
Hunter S. Thompson's oft quoted phrase, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro," was never more apparent than in the preceding weeks of my professional life.
 
Rob "Mr. Politics" Christensen - who has spent THREE decades at The N&O missing stuff like John Edwards's blonde with the camera, Mike Easley's corruption, and Dennis Wicker stiffing a pizza guy - thinks he has the state Senate's president pro tem ALL FIGURED OUT.
Rob "Mr. Politics" Christensen - who has spent THREE decades at The N&O missing stuff like John Edwards's blonde with the camera, Mike Easley's corruption, and Dennis Wicker stiffing a pizza guy - thinks he has the state Senate's president pro tem ALL FIGURED OUT.
 
We reported Tuesday (7-16-13) about the House effectively killing HB 786. That bill would have given drivers licenses to illegal aliens, among a long list of "comprehensive immigration reform" measures.
We reported Tuesday (7-16-13) about the House effectively killing HB 786. That bill would have given drivers licenses to illegal aliens, among a long list of "comprehensive immigration reform" measures.
 
The Constitution provides for such removal from office if the public servant breaks the law, so I reiterate: When will Attorney General Eric Holder be Impeached?
The Constitution provides for such removal from office if the public servant breaks the law, so I reiterate: When will Attorney General Eric Holder be Impeached?
 
This is the same outfit that the Observer has reported on in the past, as a result of the very able research of Betty Murphy.
 
ne hundred years of affliction is a long time. The time has come for tax reform.... No, the time has come for a tax revolution.
ne hundred years of affliction is a long time. The time has come for tax reform.... No, the time has come for a tax revolution.
 
On this variation of the "Chicken or the Egg" Conundrum, it is a most appropriate question to ask.
On this variation of the "Chicken or the Egg" Conundrum, it is a most appropriate question to ask.
 
While the Rev. William Barber, head of the NCNAACP, likes to call opponents extremists and rant about the immorality of legislative actions, he never mentions one important detail concerning his personal interest.
While the Rev. William Barber, head of the NCNAACP, likes to call opponents extremists and rant about the immorality of legislative actions, he never mentions one important detail concerning his personal interest.
 
The Last Waltz is arguably Oscar Winner Martin Scorsese's best film as it documents The Band as they bid fairwell to an eclectic collection of their most adoring fans.
The Last Waltz is arguably Oscar Winner Martin Scorsese's best film as it documents The Band as they bid fairwell to an eclectic collection of their most adoring fans.
 
This essential one phrase maxim is the film, veritable bookends in an analogy of its contents from start to finish.
This essential one phrase maxim is the film, veritable bookends in an analogy of its contents from start to finish.
 
Candidate Obama is warming up his Liberal base to fend off his most ardent critics after scandal, after scandal, after scandal ... to prop up his pretend presidency.
Candidate Obama is warming up his Liberal base to fend off his most ardent critics after scandal, after scandal, after scandal ... to prop up his pretend presidency.
 
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
 
It was discreetly referred to as Operation Overlord - the final push into Fortress Europe through the inflexible sea wall, built by the Nazi overlords, just a spare few miles from the free shores of Great Britain, where the entire United States Expeditionary Force was stationed.
It was discreetly referred to as Operation Overlord - the final push into Fortress Europe through the inflexible sea wall, built by the Nazi overlords, just a spare few miles from the free shores of Great Britain, where the entire United States Expeditionary Force was stationed.
 
House Speaker Thom Tillis is under siege. We have been reporting here that we continue to pick up rumors on Jones Street and from Administration operatives that there is a broad and deep resentment growing against Tillis' high-handed method of operating.
House Speaker Thom Tillis is under siege. We have been reporting here that we continue to pick up rumors on Jones Street and from Administration operatives that there is a broad and deep resentment growing against Tillis' high-handed method of operating.
 
Yes, I had to do a double-take this morning after reading the lastest spin coming out of state-run media.
 
A woman who has a proven record of going nose-to-nose with the Raleigh establishment (and winning) is throwing her hat in the ring for chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party.
A woman who has a proven record of going nose-to-nose with the Raleigh establishment (and winning) is throwing her hat in the ring for chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party.
 
I know where I was when Osama was killed by Seal Team 6. It was Sunday night in North Carolina, and I was no closer to that cathartic event than was Barack Obama.
I know where I was when Osama was killed by Seal Team 6. It was Sunday night in North Carolina, and I was no closer to that cathartic event than was Barack Obama.
 
Mayor Archie Jennings and the City Council for the City of Washington announced the appointment of Brian Alligood to the position of City Manager for the City of Washington, North Carolina.
Mayor Archie Jennings and the City Council for the City of Washington announced the appointment of Brian Alligood to the position of City Manager for the City of Washington, North Carolina.
 
Since we are being honest, I must admit, I am of the age where the original film, with Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale and Frank Morgan as the Wizard, had a profound effect on me.
Since we are being honest, I must admit, I am of the age where the original film, with Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale and Frank Morgan as the Wizard, had a profound effect on me.
 
Self-governing individuals are necessary to have a self-governing society. That is, only a moral and disciplined people are capable of being governed by a limited government.
Self-governing individuals are necessary to have a self-governing society. That is, only a moral and disciplined people are capable of being governed by a limited government.
 
Symbiotic Networks Incorporated will now market its wide array of internet products. We will do this by calling of business people, even politicians, but you may contact us, as well, at your leisure.
Symbiotic Networks Incorporated will now market its wide array of internet products. We will do this by calling of business people, even politicians, but you may contact us, as well, at your leisure.
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined members of the General Assembly today to honor the Reverend Billy Graham. State lawmakers passed a resolution in honor of the reverend this afternoon.
Governor Pat McCrory joined members of the General Assembly today to honor the Reverend Billy Graham. State lawmakers passed a resolution in honor of the reverend this afternoon.
 
Long before there was a "Nowhere Man," from The Beatles classic album of songs "Rubber Soul," there was a "Nowhere Boy."
Long before there was a "Nowhere Man," from The Beatles classic album of songs "Rubber Soul," there was a "Nowhere Boy."
 
The tournament is an annual fund-raiser to continue the Dorothy and John Tankard Memorial Scholarship for a Bath or Belhaven student at Beaufort County Community College and for enhancing Historic Bath, to which the Tankards were dedicated.
The tournament is an annual fund-raiser to continue the Dorothy and John Tankard Memorial Scholarship for a Bath or Belhaven student at Beaufort County Community College and for enhancing Historic Bath, to which the Tankards were dedicated.
 
The historic Inner Banks town of Washington, NC will hold a one-day Marine Market on April 27, 2013. This event is being presented by the Washington Harbor District Alliance (WHDA) and will highlight our beautiful waterfront town and its many marine-related businesses.
The historic Inner Banks town of Washington, NC will hold a one-day Marine Market on April 27, 2013. This event is being presented by the Washington Harbor District Alliance (WHDA) and will highlight our beautiful waterfront town and its many marine-related businesses.
 
When I was first elected county commissioner, here in Beaufort County back in November, 1994, I was told I was a brilliant man, and a great communicator, the perfect complement to a Democrat board of county commissioners.
When I was first elected county commissioner, here in Beaufort County back in November, 1994, I was told I was a brilliant man, and a great communicator, the perfect complement to a Democrat board of county commissioners.
 
On January 16, 2013, President Obama signed 23 Executive Orders which he claimed are aimed at reducing gun violence.
 
Director Peter Jackson collaborates with a long deceased J.R.R. Tolkien to create a sweeping fantasy that well represents one of the greatest stories of the Twentieth Century.
Director Peter Jackson collaborates with a long deceased J.R.R. Tolkien to create a sweeping fantasy that well represents one of the greatest stories of the Twentieth Century.
 
Democrats won't touch that arena because they know that most gun crimes are in cities with the toughest gun control laws.
Democrats won't touch that arena because they know that most gun crimes are in cities with the toughest gun control laws.
 
Every year, we pay homage to those that make a marked difference, who pass on from this temporal plane.
Every year, we pay homage to those that make a marked difference, who pass on from this temporal plane.
 
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