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henry o gurganus
(joined: January 18th, 2011 @ 10:05 pm as henryogurganus)

Doug Rufino
(joined: January 12th, 2011 @ 1:01 pm as dougrufino)
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In defense of Palin and Bachman
(posted on February 12th, 2011 @ 10:11 pm)
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(commented on January 26th, 2026 @ 3:34 pm)
One need only look at how Barack Obama handled illegal immigration during his tenure as president. This included putting a presidential.Medal on Tom Holman, the head of ICE for deporting between around 5 million illegal aliens. And he's on record openly stating it.

Then one only has to look at the exact same policy under the Trump administration. Now it is front and center in the news, and there is open armed resistance in Minneapolis. But ICE is active in many cities throughout the United States. It appears only Minneapolis has significant problems. Including setting up, autonomous zones and essentially acting in open rebellion and insurrection against a federal agency. ICE falls under the Department of Homeland Security, which falls under the executive branch of the government which falls under the supremacy clause of the constitution, which means it has full and total rights and jurisdiction by the president.

At the same time, we have discovered massive fraud in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota. Very unfortunate. But just when we started to examine fraud and waste in the government, the Democrats decided to burn Tesla's burn down Tesla dealerships, and once again openly engage in violent Ins insurrection, like activity to stop the investigation of fraud.

Minnesota and Minneapolis in particular is infested with fraud. So to detract away from the fraud, they are openly going after ICE agents. That's my take on it.

This is yet another wag, the dog movie directed by the Democrats designed with one intention only to influence the 2026 midterms with their lies and they're complicit lying media. The five-year-old boy was not kidnapped and used as bait. His father abandoned him in a -21° C car. His mother refused to accept them. That's the truth.

Renee Goode refused to comply with armed police, asking her to get out of her car, which was being used to actively block in ICE vehicles. That is an illegal activity. Did she comply with the police officers and step out of her car? No. She used your car she hit an ICE agent who went to the hospital with internal bleeding and she was shot and unfortunately killed.

Alex Pretti brings a 9 mm gun with an extra magazine into an active crime scene while filling it. Is it legal for him to carry the gun yes. He had supposedly a CC permit. But who walks into an active crime zone filming them while carrying a loaded gun? And what is the reason why he would do it. And where were the local police supporting the ice agents to make sure he would never even step off the sidewalk. He's allowed to carry his gun.

He's allowed to film them. But he can't walk up to them while they are in an active crime scene. When he was engaged by the police, did he fall to the ground immediately and say hey I'm carrying a gun don't shoot? No he actively resisted 5 ICE agents. Who does this? Now you see why the police instinctively followed your training and neutralized him? He did not state his intentions.

They have no idea who he is, but he's carrying a loaded pistol. Police officers are trained to draw on you before you even put your hand toward your gun. You are to tell an officer in advance that you have a gun on you if you're approaching a law officer while you're carrying. That's the law and that's just common sense.  that's what you do if you don't wanna get shot. The last thing I would do is resist arrest.

The governor of Minnesota and the mayor of Minneapolis are actively encouraging their citizenry to violently engage ICE agents in the attempt to interfere with their objectives.

This is because of the massive fraud that has been uncovered under their watch and the violent crime they allow in their city as a stated sanctuary city.

A sanctuary city is a city that is an open rebellion against the United States. They are declaring themselves above federal law. So by default they should receive no federal funding. If a state and a city can openly violate federal law, what laws can we have citizens choose to violate? I would say if my city is a sanctuary city then there should be a class action lawsuit to prevent us legal American citizens from paying any property taxes.
William R Sykes
(joined: January 11th, 2011 @ 7:38 am as bsykes)
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(commented on January 11th, 2011 @ 8:02 am)
Stan, I believe that your financial analysis only looks at the short term impact and not at the long term. The analysis should include where our health services in the County will be in 10, 20 or 30 years and how it will impact the financial wealth and well being of the County. Would choosing UHS over CHS increase the tax base by encouraging businesses and families (including retirees) to stay in or to move to Beaufort County because we had an excellent health care system that delivers high quality healthcare? Analyzing present facts is easy; trying to predict what might happen in the future and do a discounted cash flow is more difficult and requires vision. Needless to say I believe that UHS will do a better job.

Bill Sykes, 213 N Market St, Ste 201, Washington(252)833-4637 (In my past career I did capital investment analysis, strategic and long term planning at the the Stanley Works, parent company of Stanley Tools.) Harvard College BA 1970, Harvard Business School MBA 1975.
Announcements
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Jesse Alton Tripp
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Diana Respess
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Elizabeth Ann Peters
(posted on April 13th, 2026 @ 7:28 am)
 
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(posted on April 13th, 2026 @ 7:02 am)
 
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(posted on April 10th, 2026 @ 7:42 am)
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Graduation Celebration
(posted on June 4th, 2011 @ 11:53 am)
 
Talk Show Seeks Guests
(posted on March 31st, 2011 @ 1:47 am)
 
Pamlico Native Authors Book
(posted on March 31st, 2011 @ 1:06 am)
 
Popular area Bishop invited to TBN
(posted on December 1st, 2010 @ 5:45 pm)
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The Hobson Choice
(posted on November 19th, 2010 @ 6:04 pm)
Pitt Comunity College Foundation
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Radiation Therapy Students Benefit from Equipment Donation
(posted on November 6th, 2010 @ 4:10 pm)
 
DOE's Dr. Jane Summerson Speaks at PCC
(posted on November 6th, 2010 @ 3:07 pm)
Teresa Taylor
(joined: November 4th, 2010 @ 7:17 pm as Ro_Sa)

Howard Ochs
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(commented on November 2nd, 2010 @ 8:10 pm)
Anything yet???
Kareem A Saleeby
(joined: November 1st, 2010 @ 7:52 pm as sheikdwg)

John Murphy
(joined: October 30th, 2010 @ 6:19 pm as johnm)
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Beaufort County's Last Stand
(posted on February 12th, 2011 @ 9:00 am)
 
An Unbiased Opinion
(posted on February 9th, 2011 @ 10:59 pm)
 
The more BRHS bids, the better
(posted on November 6th, 2010 @ 2:14 pm)
 
There was an Alternative
(posted on October 30th, 2010 @ 9:11 pm)
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(commented on March 18th, 2012 @ 9:43 pm)
Much of this great country is currently embroiled in the Voter Photo-ID question, an issue that could easily decide the results of a close election. I grew up believing that the United States was founded on certain principles that set it apart from the rest of the nations of the world. In addition to our basic rights, two of these principles stand out above the rest. The first of these tenets i...s that a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the second is the right of all citizens to vote in free elections.

It has often been said that it is better to let 1,000 guilty parties go free than convict a single innocent person. Using the same premise with regard to elections, isn't it better to allow a dozen voters without IDs to cast ballots than to deny even a single person who is otherwise entitled to vote? If we are to err on this issue it should be on the side of over-inclusion, and not unjust exclusion.
Velma Hickman
(joined: October 28th, 2010 @ 7:39 pm as velma)
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Beaufort County Budget Public Hearing: Velma Hickman
(posted on June 21st, 2011 @ 9:40 pm)
 
Let's Get the Story Straight
(posted on February 9th, 2011 @ 11:23 pm)
 
BRHS Situation: January 10, 2011
(posted on January 10th, 2011 @ 11:36 am)
 
There is a Process
(posted on October 28th, 2010 @ 7:50 pm)
2 Comment(s) Left by Velma Hickman   (view all)
(commented on August 28th, 2014 @ 8:45 pm)
Stan, they've already done something stupid when they hired the Washington Strategic Group!
Sorry, This Post was Removed!
(commented on December 29th, 2012 @ 11:17 pm)
Dustin, I agree with Lynn. You definitely did an A+ paper. Please continue to write to stimulate our thinking. By the way, I remember you as a quiet and interesting little boy who enjoyed renting videos.
Lynn Deatherage
(joined: October 22nd, 2010 @ 9:44 pm as Lynn)
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Beaufort County Exposed to the Food Insecurity Project
(posted on March 16th, 2018 @ 3:59 pm)
 
White Hip-Hop has got the listing on Whole Foods
(posted on June 18th, 2011 @ 9:04 pm)
85 Comment(s) Left by Lynn Deatherage   (view all)
(commented on December 11th, 2024 @ 6:02 pm)
I first met Diane through my husband, Stan. They became quick friends through their mutual involvement with, and enthusiasm towards all things government. Lucky for me, Diane was a multi-faceted person that I could relate to on other topics.

She was very kind towards me and I appreciated her humble character. I was fascinated by her many intellectual achievements and will forever feel of her passing from this earth at such a young age as surreal. I am heartbroken for her family and am truly saddened that cancer has taken another fine person way too soon.

Diane Rufino was truly one of God's good children, and is now resting in divine peace.
(commented on March 18th, 2020 @ 11:30 am)
What a loser and a dumbass
(commented on December 5th, 2019 @ 8:48 am)
This blend of her beautiful voice with Yo-Yo Ma and his cello along with some other unique instruments that build toward the end is captivating! My new favorite. Hey that's a song too.
Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
(joined: September 19th, 2010 @ 11:43 pm as beaufortobserver)
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Tax Fraud, Beaufort County Style
(posted on April 13th, 2026 @ 12:37 pm)
 
Queen Garris Does it Again
(posted on April 13th, 2026 @ 12:18 pm)
 
Political Parties? – Why We Have Them and What They Do
(posted on April 13th, 2026 @ 12:05 pm)
 
Queen Garris and Free Speech
(posted on April 8th, 2026 @ 12:42 pm)
1 Comment(s) Left by Beaufort Observer Editorial Team   (view all)
(commented on October 18th, 2012 @ 6:44 am)
Editor's (Beaufort Observer) response: Stan is correct in all that he says. We differ only on the obvious soft assumption that DOJ could be convinced. Not the current DOJ. Jerry Langley and David Moore would see to in one phone call. A Romney DOJ would be irrelevant because any Pre-clearance would be appealed to the DC Court of Appeals and it would be killed there, not on a constitutional issue but on the factual basis. Hood's plan of 2 minority districts and 5 at-large would address the retrogression issue but would not likely fly because it would be statistical packing with a very distorted gerrymander. But you are precisely correct, without virtually unanimous agreement among the BOC, the current system is not going to change.

Did you and Steve evaluate preferential voting?
Admin Exemplified
(joined: September 19th, 2010 @ 12:27 pm as admine)

Anna Nelson
(joined: September 14th, 2010 @ 11:13 am as leftnorright)
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Earlene Bright
(posted on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:23 pm)
Karen Bryant
(joined: September 9th, 2010 @ 9:23 am as ella2010)

Eric Nathan Humphries
(joined: September 7th, 2010 @ 10:43 pm as ErocomousPrime83)

Tony W. Keech, Jr.
(joined: August 11th, 2010 @ 5:41 pm as twkeech)

Sam Northrop
(joined: August 1st, 2010 @ 10:57 am as Northrop3)
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(commented on August 1st, 2010 @ 11:22 am)
I'm absolutely amazed at your description and photos of the neighborhood. I was born there in the early 60's spent my first seven years there before we moved away. We bought a small house near the entrance, then built something bigger a few years later. After 40+ yrs It's exactly as I remember it.
Ashley Woolard
(joined: July 28th, 2010 @ 12:58 pm as ashley)
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Woolard Statement: Butterfield Return Rangel Money
(posted on July 28th, 2010 @ 1:18 pm)
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(commented on March 30th, 2026 @ 8:38 pm)
Stan, I appreciate you writing this article. I know Hood didn’t because there is only one misspelled word.

We are at a crossroad here in Beaufort County. You two have allowed the people to have their taxes doubled or even tripled in many cases.

That stops this November and all the nonsense you guys post is absolutely irrelevant to the people here in Beaufort County. Are you seriously posting this garbage to protect yourself?

I know youre ilk is trying to calculate numbers to save you Stan….I get it.

Not going to be enough 🇺🇸
(commented on April 2nd, 2025 @ 8:57 pm)
I have much in agreement with both Stan and Hood on policy. Hood and Stan put their names on what they write.

This kind of article may be funny to some — but at the end of the day how is this helping to heal wounds and advance our cause?

And whoever this writer is have the cajones to put your name on it. Other than that it’s a joke and so are you.
Art Carawan
(joined: July 27th, 2010 @ 3:55 pm as wolfsram)

Holly Cherry Ange / Art Carawan
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Gullfest 2015 To Feature First Miss Gullfest Pageant
(posted on January 12th, 2015 @ 6:52 pm)
 
Travel With The BCCC Foundation To Canyon Country USA!
(posted on January 6th, 2015 @ 6:59 pm)
 
Eight Cited As "BCCC's Best"
(posted on January 5th, 2015 @ 6:37 pm)
Matthew Jordan Cochran
(joined: June 18th, 2010 @ 2:10 pm as cochran)
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(commented on June 20th, 2010 @ 4:46 am)
I'll try to put together an Equal Protection overview. Meanwhile, this paper (papers.ssrn.com) serves as a good primer on some of the other arguments likely to be made by anti-deportation activists (e.g., preemption of local action by federal regulation).
(commented on June 18th, 2010 @ 3:09 pm)
Unfortunately, some of the proposed measures--at least as they are described by the ACLU article--might trigger Equal Protection Clause difficulties. For example, the Supreme Court has overturned laws that impact the "innocent children" of illegals. Check out Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982).
Leslie Schneider
(joined: June 14th, 2010 @ 3:35 pm as schneider)
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Quality Control
(posted on August 16th, 2011 @ 3:19 pm)
 
Double Take on That One
(posted on August 11th, 2011 @ 3:01 pm)
 
Supersized America... Really?
(posted on August 9th, 2011 @ 2:55 pm)
 
Friday Foreclosure Check, July 22, 2011
(posted on July 23rd, 2011 @ 1:06 pm)
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(commented on August 24th, 2011 @ 5:42 am)
Felt like we were in a tree house in a building at PittCC.
(commented on August 11th, 2011 @ 1:58 pm)
A post by a friend of mine...

Dr. Seuss-2011
I do not like this Uncle Sam, I do not like his health care scam. I do not like these dirty crooks, or how they lie and cook the books. I do not like when Congress steals, I do not like their secret deals. I do not like ex-speaker Nan, I do not like this YES WE CAN. I do not like this spending spree, I'm smart, I know that nothing's free. I do not like their smug replies, when I complain about their lies. I do not like this kind of hope. I do not like it. Nope, nope, nope!
(commented on July 8th, 2011 @ 4:02 pm)
Requiring photo identification would without a doubt eliminate the various forms of voter fraud. People would no longer be able to vote multiple times using false identities as well as the stated issue of illegal immigrants. My question is why would you want to prevent a flawed system to be remedied? If a politician want votes so desperately, that they don't care how the race is won, then they shouldn't be running, much less elected. Which goes to show how confident they must be are in themselves and what they "stand for".
Julia Stephenson
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HIM - "Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice"
(posted on July 14th, 2010 @ 4:33 pm)
Hood Richardson
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The Queen Changed It Again
(posted on April 10th, 2026 @ 9:59 am)
 
Information Alert
(posted on July 12th, 2025 @ 8:07 am)
 
Help Fight to Save Snowden
(posted on June 2nd, 2025 @ 3:09 pm)
 
Meetings Cancelled
(posted on May 1st, 2025 @ 5:55 pm)
 
Important Meetings
(posted on April 15th, 2025 @ 11:46 am)
274 Comment(s) Left by Hood Richardson   (view all)
(commented on April 17th, 2026 @ 6:41 am)
irrational observer, Read what you said. You are asking for arbitrary controls. Rational controls are what we need. Stable currency and stable spending. Asking for laws to control spending will never work. Liberal politicians are too good at lying.
(commented on April 16th, 2026 @ 12:38 pm)
Ceres, Give us some specific examples of what you have personally observed of my bad behavior?
(commented on April 16th, 2026 @ 6:42 am)
Gary Ceres, Your comments all go to socialism. You just showed your liberalism

TO THE OTHER LIBERAL COMMENTS ON THIS STRING: You are attacking personality. None of you are capable of discussing the issues I have raised. This is typical Democrat strategy, to attack the messenger, not the issue.

You are supporting a lot of corruption inside the Beaufort County Republican Party.
Beth Byrd
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(commented on August 26th, 2013 @ 1:10 pm)
Dear Mr. Pyle,

Thank you for your input. It is always a pleasure to hear from any concerned citizen about our town. Our organization is made up of volunteers, who like yourself want to see a better Washington in the future.

I can’t speak for the City of Washington but would like to clarify this issue.

I believe most of the roads you mentioned are state roads (except for Hackney). Funds for road improvements would be done by NCDOT. I would suggest you address your concerns with them too.

Best regards,
beth signature med

Director

Washington Harbor District Alliance
102 East 2nd Street

PO Box 1988
Washington, NC 27889

Cell: 252-947-1487
(commented on May 9th, 2010 @ 3:42 am)
Great story. Thanks for your efforts.You captured the evening well.
Clifton Pyle
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Photo Voter ID Struck Down by a Democrat Court
(posted on August 3rd, 2016 @ 5:45 pm)
 
Fancy waterfront vs drivable roads in Washington NC
(posted on August 25th, 2013 @ 10:45 pm)
 
800 Pound Gorilla
(posted on May 25th, 2010 @ 3:24 pm)
38 Comment(s) Left by Clifton Pyle   (view all)
(commented on July 9th, 2016 @ 6:17 pm)
If criminals followed our laws, we would not need more laws. It does absolutely no good to create more laws just to have more charges. The only thing that will slow the killings is SWIFT AND HARSH punishment. Not a forty year wait in prison, with enough time to contemplate finishing what you started. When there are multiple witnesses such as the church shooting in South Carolina, death should have found its mark within 72 hours of catching him.
(commented on May 18th, 2016 @ 1:44 pm)
Went to get my yearly inspection the other day. Nurse checked my weight, height, checked my BP, eye sight, took a blood sample, and had me check my aim by peeing in a tiny little cup, then went to wait for the doctor. Doc comes in, listens to my thumpin gizzard, taps on my back while I am inhaling and exhaling, assaulted my arthritic knees with a rubber mallet and then asked if I was still on my diet. 

ME: YEP. WHY?
DOC: YOURE NOT LOSING ANY MORE WEIGHT. WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? 
ME: 5 EGGS. 
DOCTOR: UH...DONT YOU THINK THAT WAS A BIT MUCH? 
ME: NO. YOU SAID EGGS WERE GOOD FOR MY DIET.
DOCTOR: WELL, THATS A LOT. WERE THEY FRIED, SCRAMBLED, POACHED, OR BOILED?
ME: CADBURYS.
(commented on April 19th, 2015 @ 6:59 pm)
This how Obama gets away with everything. The powers who CAN stop him, refuse to do so. Same thing is happening in Beaufort county. Follow this link to see absolute proof. www.beaufortobserver.net
If we put their noses to the grindstone each and every time they step out of line, soon they will find it easier to do their job correctly the first time.
Keith D Kidwell
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KOCW Xelevate Partnership
(posted on August 21st, 2022 @ 12:46 am)
 
Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
(posted on September 29th, 2020 @ 12:10 pm)
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(commented on October 27th, 2021 @ 10:22 pm)
Commissioner Richardson, you made no such request. You asked where I got my information. I told you during our phone conservation on September 23, 2021, at 8:30 am that if you want to read about the powers of the Constitutionally elected Sheriff you should read the book by Sheriff Richard Mack called " County Sheriff Americas Last Hope." Since you evidently have not read it, I have ordered a copy and had it mailed to your home. It is scheduled to arrive between November 4 to 12. Please review it and pass it along to other members of the Beaufort County Commission. I'm sure you will find it quite interesting. This book outlines how the Constitutionally elected sheriff has powers to stop Federal and State overreach. It gives many examples where it has been done throughout the United States. A police department has no such powers and would jeopardize the constitutional rights of our citizens. Evidenced by the recent orders that most sheriffs in North Carolina told the federal and state governments that they would not enforce things like closing churches and forcing people to comply with unconstitutional mandates.
Zothana
(joined: April 27th, 2010 @ 11:37 am as alexxfender)

Diane Rufino
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In Remembrance of 9/11
(posted on September 14th, 2025 @ 5:32 pm)
 
D-Day: A Time to Remember
(posted on June 6th, 2025 @ 4:16 pm)
 
Gladiator
(posted on January 26th, 2025 @ 5:22 pm)
43 Comment(s) Left by Diane Rufino   (view all)
(commented on March 28th, 2022 @ 5:55 pm)
Thanks so much Stan
(commented on March 13th, 2022 @ 6:18 pm)
Thank You so much Wes. You are far too kind.

Diane Rufino
(commented on October 1st, 2021 @ 10:15 am)
Mr. Hickman, I believe completely in what I wrote. I believe we are in danger of losing our once well-intentioned country to a growing group of racist Marxists. And you are right, as I pointed out... what is at stake is the loss of our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Declaration of Independence. How many times have you heard Democrats (AOC and even Pelosi) say things like "We've outgrown the Constitution"? OR "The Constitution is racist"? OR "The Constitution is meaningless for these times"? These demons mean business and they won't rest until all our founding institutions, such as the Church, family, education, morality, the grand notions of work and work ethic, unity of Americans, love of country, and the essential principle of personal responsibility, are abolished, destroyed, or undermined. Personal responsibility, the family, and work ethic have already been replaced by the enlargement of social welfare services and government healthcare. The Church has already been replaced by the God who supports abortions, hatred, riots, violence, and property damage, and education has been replaced by Critical Race Theory and other racist and divisive ideologies (Education has been replaced by indoctrination). Unity and love of country has been replaced by racism (intentionally resurrected by the Democrats for political and agenda purposes. These left-wing hijackers are using the very freedoms articulated and secured for us by our Founding Fathers (in the Declaration, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution) to destroy those very rights. If they succeed in destroying our founding documents, then guess what? They destroy the very foundation of the American states and the American union. It will no longer be assumed that individuals have inalienable rights and other essential liberty and civil rights. And that will be the day the government truly and completely (and tyrannically) controls and subjugates us. Patrick Henry said something similar in his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech in Richmond back in 1775. (Everyone should read it in its entirety!) The sad thing is that the left are too stupid and too detached from reality to comprehend the consequences of their actions. Thanks again, Charles.
Russell Krainiak
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(commented on April 6th, 2010 @ 10:32 am)
Stan, having received my April Fools tax accessment, I was floored by the value placed on homes on Hilltop Lane. Based on the last accessment, this is nearly a 300% increase in value since 2002. This is 162K to 483K value. How much are my taxes going up? Russ K
Jeffrey Swann
(joined: March 31st, 2010 @ 8:25 am as Belfrey)
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At Odds With Freedom
(posted on June 18th, 2010 @ 11:12 pm)
 
Give the people what they want
(posted on June 8th, 2010 @ 9:53 am)
 
Understanding your thinking
(posted on April 30th, 2010 @ 9:46 am)
John Taylor
(joined: March 21st, 2010 @ 7:45 pm as johnt)
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13 Comment(s) Left by John Taylor   (view all)
(commented on September 28th, 2014 @ 11:03 pm)
Holder is leaving now because the optics of a pardon would be much less humiliating to the Dems in the 2016 Pres election if he were a civilian vs. the AG....just my .02
(commented on September 28th, 2014 @ 11:00 pm)
It's typical, the very first responce to your "rhetoric" fails to mention any facts, court cases, etc...to refute the points you made. The best arguement made in the opening salvo is that you are a "hater", so tired of hearing that trivial responce.
(commented on September 28th, 2014 @ 10:56 pm)
No respect at all for Holder. And I challenge anyone to give 2 examples (that haven't been overturned by the courts)of anything his DOJ has done that showed his respect for the Constitution being applied fairly and equitably to everyone. (And please don't mention Bush or Cheney in a feable attempt to your opinion)
Mel Preslar
(joined: March 2nd, 2010 @ 3:25 pm as MelPreslar)
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(commented on January 10th, 2011 @ 9:10 pm)
.... by the way if the Hospital continues on the path it is now choosing to become a private for profit hospital (CHS) then anyone without insurance or cash can be turned away and told to go to the Agape Center for medical attention .... if that is not correct someone correct me! Meaning for anything but trauma, no treatment would be given at the emergency room?
(commented on March 26th, 2010 @ 2:44 pm)
This truly amazes me. No feelings of unfairness towards the average American citizen and the audacity to complain as a Staffer that it is unfair to be covered by the Health Care bill. Justice prevails in small doses ....now Obama and the Congress need to step up to the plate. Obama, his Cabinet, Czars, and staffers should by law be covered by the Health Care bill.
(commented on March 2nd, 2010 @ 3:32 pm)
Whatever happened to the thought....When in Rome do as the Romans do!
Does this apply to the United States too? I wish we were all Americans and practice UNITY. Diversity training is about differences, not who or what is more important. This Country as we know it is what is important!
Greg Dority
(joined: February 2nd, 2010 @ 10:36 pm as candidate)
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Greg Dority Discusses the Economy
(posted on September 7th, 2010 @ 10:47 pm)
 
Why No Jobs?
(posted on February 24th, 2010 @ 11:47 pm)
 
Why the Crash?
(posted on February 2nd, 2010 @ 11:04 pm)
Stanhope Deatherage
(joined: January 27th, 2010 @ 4:47 pm as stanhope)
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Gold Star for Robot Boy
(posted on July 23rd, 2015 @ 9:50 pm)
 
Seasick Story
(posted on August 5th, 2014 @ 8:51 pm)
 
Asheville, North Carolina
(posted on July 25th, 2011 @ 9:23 am)
 
Music in the Streets: One Man's Observation
(posted on May 2nd, 2010 @ 11:39 pm)
Donald Dixon
(joined: January 14th, 2010 @ 7:48 pm as donald)
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5 Article(s) Posted by Donald Dixon   (view all)
 
Republican Primary for Sheriff: Donald Dixon Files
(posted on March 4th, 2018 @ 4:28 am)
 
Sheriff Candidate Donald Dixon Takes Issue Times Two
(posted on May 6th, 2014 @ 1:14 pm)
 
Meredith was absolutely right on the numbers, but...
(posted on April 2nd, 2014 @ 6:05 pm)
 
The Beaufort County Jail Issue
(posted on October 29th, 2013 @ 11:04 pm)
 
Sheriff Candidate's Stand on the Second Amendment
(posted on June 2nd, 2013 @ 9:22 pm)
7 Comment(s) Left by Donald Dixon   (view all)
(commented on August 16th, 2024 @ 6:51 pm)
It all makes me sad for Beaufort County.
It is amazing how uneducated our citizens strive to be. It doesn't need to be this way; they actually go out of their way to be dumbed down.

Stan, Hood, you men keep pushing for those of us who can't. You know where the bodies are buried.
(commented on March 2nd, 2018 @ 7:56 pm)

(commented on April 20th, 2014 @ 3:54 pm)
Actual numbers aren’t important to most voters, like Mr. Taylor stated, so let me state my position differently. The waste I plan on cutting for the Sheriff’s Office is everything that doesn’t work – everything that does not protect property and lives of our citizens, and that which hinders deputy performance.

I intend on setting policy in place to correct any issues deputies may have dealing with the public or other agencies in Beaufort County. I will encourage deputies to work with the Police and Highway Patrol to create a safe environment for everyone.

My opponent thinks that he can bully and twist the truth to gain votes, again I ask the public to consider his record. He has proved himself to be many things, but a businessman he is not, nor an honest man.

Voting starts in four days. Correct problems in our county, vote Donald Dixon for Sheriff.
Mike Hayes
(joined: January 13th, 2010 @ 9:46 pm as mikehaze27889)
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12 Article(s) Posted by Mike Hayes   (view all)
 
The Morning Drive
(posted on August 11th, 2014 @ 11:04 am)
 
It's a Red Sox October ... Finally
(posted on November 1st, 2013 @ 7:27 pm)
 
An Introduction to Jazz: Part 1
(posted on July 5th, 2010 @ 12:41 pm)
 
Ding, Ding, Ding ... Diane ...Round three
(posted on May 2nd, 2010 @ 9:37 pm)
 
Physician, Heal Thyself
(posted on April 24th, 2010 @ 5:57 pm)
10 Comment(s) Left by Mike Hayes   (view all)
(commented on April 21st, 2012 @ 1:24 pm)
Ms. Rufino has given us a great analogy to frame the debate of the role of the federal government. She has also given us a great reason why the Tea Party movement is fading quickly as an ideology. The role of parenthood is clear: to raise our children to be independent, productive individuals in our society. Being a responsible parent requires that we instill in our children a sense of responsibility for themselves and those around them. Children cannot and do not learn these traits on their own. The reality is that we give them everything they need to develop. Inherent in that role is a balance to be played as the child grows older; the growing child must understand the boundaries that society and civility place on them. If there are no effective and defined boundaries, then unbridled freedom becomes anarchy very quickly. The government is not our parent. However, I would suggest that as our society continues to evolve in directions our founders could never have fathomed, effective governance becomes more and more critical to our ability to move forward as a nation.
(commented on October 9th, 2011 @ 9:58 am)
Another aspect of these protest movements from the left is that they are trying to relive the 60's. The slogans are the same, the angst is the same, and the lack of employment is the same.
(commented on October 9th, 2011 @ 9:55 am)
As a liberal and former protester, I find Stan's comments to be spot on. The only thing that I would add is that protesters in general-- left wing or right wing-- are typically filled with folks that have entirely too much time on their hands and read way too much of writings that agree with their own ideological perspective. One of my favorite professors at UMASS was a lead scholar at the conservative think-tank, The American Enterprise Institute. His advice to me was to, "always be careful of overstating issues. Overreaction makes you look silly." That hit me hard back then; it remains true today.
For Public Consumption
(joined: December 29th, 2009 @ 6:03 pm as Editor)
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Press Inquiry Regarding Hospital Lease
(posted on December 16th, 2010 @ 12:10 am)
 
Ashley Woolard to File for Congress on February 10th
(posted on February 8th, 2010 @ 5:34 pm)
 
Most Homeowners and Landowners to Feel a Tax Increase in 2010
(posted on December 29th, 2009 @ 6:38 pm)

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