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In the shadow of the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning USA, a stain now exists upon our nation's collective conscious, a condition that must be excised, or our nation will not function properly as one of a self-governed people. Understanding these long standing truths: What would you suggest as a quick, and, or proper corrective measure?
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Mr. American Idol got a rather warm welcome this morning in conservative Moore County on WEEB radio's morning show.
Mr. American Idol got a rather warm welcome this morning in conservative Moore County on WEEB radio's morning show.
 
People were calling in to Rush talking about "teaching a lesson" to The Establishment. Rush had an interesting response: The establishment is not 'teachable.'
People were calling in to Rush talking about "teaching a lesson" to The Establishment. Rush had an interesting response: The establishment is not 'teachable.'
 
Today, we're celebrating the birth of our nation — which began with resistance to bureaucratic tyranny and protests against excessive taxation.
Today, we're celebrating the birth of our nation — which began with resistance to bureaucratic tyranny and protests against excessive taxation.
 
Legislators are being told one thing by McCrory's staff about the governor's policy positions, and then are hearing something totally different from the governor in media coverage.
Legislators are being told one thing by McCrory's staff about the governor's policy positions, and then are hearing something totally different from the governor in media coverage.
 
The US Supreme Court is acting incredibly sensible these days. One of their latest decisions, the Hobby Lobby case, offered up some protections for employers dealing with the ObamaCare atrocity being shoved down their throats.
The US Supreme Court is acting incredibly sensible these days. One of their latest decisions, the Hobby Lobby case, offered up some protections for employers dealing with the ObamaCare atrocity being shoved down their throats.
 
The North Carolina constitution requires a balanced budget. Gov. Pat and Speaker Thom got together and submitted a revised budget plan that does not balance.
The North Carolina constitution requires a balanced budget. Gov. Pat and Speaker Thom got together and submitted a revised budget plan that does not balance.
 
A week back, leftist pollster PPP came out with a poll showing the state of the race as: Hagan 39, Tillis 34, Haugh 11.
A week back, leftist pollster PPP came out with a poll showing the state of the race as: Hagan 39, Tillis 34, Haugh 11.
 
We've been hearing quite a bit of behind-the-scenes grumbling from GOP insiders and activists on both sides of the Raleigh beltline.
We've been hearing quite a bit of behind-the-scenes grumbling from GOP insiders and activists on both sides of the Raleigh beltline.
 
In this case, we hate being right. Some time back, we posted about efforts in the NCGOP platform drafting committee to remove a lot of the issues important to Tea Party activists.
In this case, we hate being right. Some time back, we posted about efforts in the NCGOP platform drafting committee to remove a lot of the issues important to Tea Party activists.
 
House Speaker Thom Tillis and Gov. Pat McCrory had a big media event yesterday. They were touting the idea of separating education from the rest of the budget and passing the education part FIRST.
House Speaker Thom Tillis and Gov. Pat McCrory had a big media event yesterday. They were touting the idea of separating education from the rest of the budget and passing the education part FIRST.
 
Senator Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph), that chamber's majority whip and leading voice on education policy, has stepped up in defense of Core legislation he shepherded through the Senate.
Senator Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph), that chamber's majority whip and leading voice on education policy, has stepped up in defense of Core legislation he shepherded through the Senate.
 
We've got a sloppy-fat, jheri-curled "preacher" and the Phish fan club banging pots and pans and hollering in the legislative building. We've got leftist groups bogging down McCrory administration agencies with document requests and lawsuits.
We've got a sloppy-fat, jheri-curled "preacher" and the Phish fan club banging pots and pans and hollering in the legislative building. We've got leftist groups bogging down McCrory administration agencies with document requests and lawsuits.
 
Republicans took over in Raleigh promising to change the culture — No More Business As Usual. Now we have our Republican governor defending a pat worriedquestionable practice by claiming he's only doing the same thing Bev Perdue did.
Republicans took over in Raleigh promising to change the culture — No More Business As Usual. Now we have our Republican governor defending a pat worriedquestionable practice by claiming he's only doing the same thing Bev Perdue did.
 
PACs associated with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) spent big to get Richard Hudson through the 2012 GOP primary and general elections. (Cantor, as you know, got upended last week in the Virginia primaries.)
PACs associated with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) spent big to get Richard Hudson through the 2012 GOP primary and general elections. (Cantor, as you know, got upended last week in the Virginia primaries.)
 
We've had that rotund, jheri-curled oaf Bill Barber out there for months hollering about the white Republicans on Jones Street.
We've had that rotund, jheri-curled oaf Bill Barber out there for months hollering about the white Republicans on Jones Street.
 
House Majority leader Eric Cantor spent years running around the country meddling in other people's primaries.
House Majority leader Eric Cantor spent years running around the country meddling in other people's primaries.
 
Wilmington-area legislators and movie industry types are pretty mad. It looks like incentives for the film industry are not going to survive the state House. These folks REALLY thought they were going to keep getting these goodies. And for good reason.
Wilmington-area legislators and movie industry types are pretty mad. It looks like incentives for the film industry are not going to survive the state House. These folks REALLY thought they were going to keep getting these goodies. And for good reason.
 
A move is afoot on Jones Street to consolidate state law enforcement in the executive branch.
A move is afoot on Jones Street to consolidate state law enforcement in the executive branch.
 
The seismometers were going wild around Richmond, Virginia tonight. A political earthquake appears to have catapulted the House Majority Leader into those very crowded unemployment lines.
The seismometers were going wild around Richmond, Virginia tonight. A political earthquake appears to have catapulted the House Majority Leader into those very crowded unemployment lines.
 
During the recently completed primary, we were told that Thom Tillis is on cruise-control to Capitol Hill. Kay Hagan needs to start packing. Miss Susan can start measuring for drapes.
During the recently completed primary, we were told that Thom Tillis is on cruise-control to Capitol Hill. Kay Hagan needs to start packing. Miss Susan can start measuring for drapes.
 
The controversy over who will make future appointments to the state Board of Review, which rules on appeals of unemployment board decisions, has gotten personal.
The controversy over who will make future appointments to the state Board of Review, which rules on appeals of unemployment board decisions, has gotten personal.
 
The exchange of FIVE Taliban fighters for ONE US soldier (reportedly a deserter) is one hot topic of discussion these days.
The exchange of FIVE Taliban fighters for ONE US soldier (reportedly a deserter) is one hot topic of discussion these days.
 
GOPers in the Greensboro-High Point area are still a little sore about the fallout from a March dinner honoring retiring congressman Howard Coble.
GOPers in the Greensboro-High Point area are still a little sore about the fallout from a March dinner honoring retiring congressman Howard Coble.
 
Reports are out that our senior US senator has joined fellow Republicans McCain of Arizona, Flake of Arizona, and Coburn of Oklahoma in sponsoring a bill to make significant changes to the way business is conducted at the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Reports are out that our senior US senator has joined fellow Republicans McCain of Arizona, Flake of Arizona, and Coburn of Oklahoma in sponsoring a bill to make significant changes to the way business is conducted at the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
 
House Republican leaders are pretty excited about getting toll roads approved. (We thought the era of squeezing more money out of working people's pockets was over.)
House Republican leaders are pretty excited about getting toll roads approved. (We thought the era of squeezing more money out of working people's pockets was over.)
 
There was a time when the GOP was recognized as the group who would cut your taxes, shrink government, and back the bureaucracy off of your case.
There was a time when the GOP was recognized as the group who would cut your taxes, shrink government, and back the bureaucracy off of your case.
 
In 2006, Thom Tillis ousted fellow Republican and incumbent John Rhodes in a nasty primary fight for a Mecklenburg County state House seat.
In 2006, Thom Tillis ousted fellow Republican and incumbent John Rhodes in a nasty primary fight for a Mecklenburg County state House seat.
 
The Department of Veterans Affairs — formerly the Veterans Administration — started out with a noble mission: Taking care of those who sacrificed for our country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs — formerly the Veterans Administration — started out with a noble mission: Taking care of those who sacrificed for our country.
 
It's graduation season. Public and private schools across the country are turning out freshly-indoctrinated young people into the workforce.
It's graduation season. Public and private schools across the country are turning out freshly-indoctrinated young people into the workforce.
 
In Raleigh, the McCrory Department of Commerce is doing quite a bit of cheerleading for special taxpayer-provided incentives to lure business to North Carolina.
In Raleigh, the McCrory Department of Commerce is doing quite a bit of cheerleading for special taxpayer-provided incentives to lure business to North Carolina.
 
At the national level, Republicans have surrendered on taxes, debt, gays in the military, ObamaCare and amnesty. On the state level, the NCGOP is in the midst of surrendering on ObamaCare, taxes, and amnesty.
At the national level, Republicans have surrendered on taxes, debt, gays in the military, ObamaCare and amnesty. On the state level, the NCGOP is in the midst of surrendering on ObamaCare, taxes, and amnesty.
 
Well, it appears Robert Brawley's political career on Jones Street and his relationship with the NCGOP powers that be — swims with the fishes. Just like Luca Brasi.
Well, it appears Robert Brawley's political career on Jones Street and his relationship with the NCGOP powers that be — swims with the fishes. Just like Luca Brasi.
 
I had an interesting talk today with someone who has floor privileges in the legislative building to go along with his flashy job title. We talked about the passion being exhibited by grassroots activists to get House Bill 1061 passed into state law.
I had an interesting talk today with someone who has floor privileges in the legislative building to go along with his flashy job title. We talked about the passion being exhibited by grassroots activists to get House Bill 1061 passed into state law.
 
Sometimes, we find ourselves debating whether Barry Obama is simply incompetent or willfully driving our economy into the toilet.
Sometimes, we find ourselves debating whether Barry Obama is simply incompetent or willfully driving our economy into the toilet.
 
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