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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?
20% Destroy the Fascist Donald Trump and all of MAGA, because America must never be Great Again.
80% Our self-governed people, and their properly restored institutions, under President Trump, must discover the root causes to properly correct, and save our Constitutional Republic.
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The so-called legislative short session kicks off on Jones Street Wednesday. The N&O has already started smooching Phil Berger's posterior.
The so-called legislative short session kicks off on Jones Street Wednesday. The N&O has already started smooching Phil Berger's posterior.
 
We had all hoped for this campaign to be about punishing Kay Hagan for her cooperation with Barry Obama and Harry Reid in the enactment of ObamaCare and the accompanying destruction of the US economy.
We had all hoped for this campaign to be about punishing Kay Hagan for her cooperation with Barry Obama and Harry Reid in the enactment of ObamaCare and the accompanying destruction of the US economy.
 
Day in North Carolina was not a great one for bona-fide conservatives.
 
We've got quite a kerfluffle going down in one Davidson County legislative race. State Senator Stan Bingham is locked in a primary fight for renomination.
We've got quite a kerfluffle going down in one Davidson County legislative race. State Senator Stan Bingham is locked in a primary fight for renomination.
 
I participated in the big 9/12/09 march on Washington that is credited with being the coming-out party for The Tea Party movement.
I participated in the big 9/12/09 march on Washington that is credited with being the coming-out party for The Tea Party movement.
 
I am hearing from quite a few folks who heard from Pat McCrory on their home telephones Sunday evening.
I am hearing from quite a few folks who heard from Pat McCrory on their home telephones Sunday evening.
 
We were heartened by the success of Mattie Lawson in an NC House primary on the Outer Banks, and state Rep. Larry Pittman's reelection victory in Cabarrus County.
We were heartened by the success of Mattie Lawson in an NC House primary on the Outer Banks, and state Rep. Larry Pittman's reelection victory in Cabarrus County.
 
During The Cold War, leftists rolled their eyes at us when we talked of the horrors perpetrated by The Communist Party. Fast forward to today.
During The Cold War, leftists rolled their eyes at us when we talked of the horrors perpetrated by The Communist Party. Fast forward to today.
 
When you think of "chamber of commerce," Bob the insurance guy who lives down the street from you probably comes to mind. The US Chamber of Commerce is a whole different ball of wax.
When you think of "chamber of commerce," Bob the insurance guy who lives down the street from you probably comes to mind. The US Chamber of Commerce is a whole different ball of wax.
 
NC-03′s Walter Jones has been around a long time — marching to the beat of a different drummer. He was a right-leaning Democrat in the state legislature.
NC-03′s Walter Jones has been around a long time — marching to the beat of a different drummer. He was a right-leaning Democrat in the state legislature.
 
Early voting is underway. We've got a GOP leadership in Washington looking to sell us out on amnesty and ObamaCare.
Early voting is underway. We've got a GOP leadership in Washington looking to sell us out on amnesty and ObamaCare.
 
It's always charming when two geriatric liberals attend the same event and come away with two very different accounts.
 
Early voting gets started this week. We've got some primaries out there. We also have a lot of folks out there who are unopposed for renomination.
Early voting gets started this week. We've got some primaries out there. We also have a lot of folks out there who are unopposed for renomination.
 
Actually they were taken during a repo / collection action carried out by federal agents against American citizens in Nevada.
Actually they were taken during a repo / collection action carried out by federal agents against American citizens in Nevada.
 
Just try to implement some kind of frugality in public education budgets. You'll get all kinds of teeth-gnashing, wailing and crying about starving tha lil' chil'ren.
Just try to implement some kind of frugality in public education budgets. You'll get all kinds of teeth-gnashing, wailing and crying about starving tha lil' chil'ren.
 
House speaker Thom Tillis has come out of hiding, thrown on his Big Boy Pants, and hand-delivered a personal response to the state Board of Elections regarding allegations made by a former legislator.
House speaker Thom Tillis has come out of hiding, thrown on his Big Boy Pants, and hand-delivered a personal response to the state Board of Elections regarding allegations made by a former legislator.
 
Don't you love hearing filthy rich people like Diane Feinstein, Jay Rockefeller, and any of the Kennedys raging about the evil rich? Lefties are famous for criticizing, harassing and belittling the rest of us for stuff they do routinely.
Don't you love hearing filthy rich people like Diane Feinstein, Jay Rockefeller, and any of the Kennedys raging about the evil rich? Lefties are famous for criticizing, harassing and belittling the rest of us for stuff they do routinely.
 
A committee is quietly working away on a draft of the North Carolina Republican Party's 2014 platform.
 
We've been told by Pat McCrory, Karl Rove, National Right to Life, and countless members of the drive-by media that Thom Tillis is the most-electable candidate to take on Kay Hagan in November. The problem? THE POLLS.
We've been told by Pat McCrory, Karl Rove, National Right to Life, and countless members of the drive-by media that Thom Tillis is the most-electable candidate to take on Kay Hagan in November. The problem? THE POLLS.
 
All of the pundits are declaring Thom Tillis the hands-down winner of the GOP primary for US Senate — a whole month before the first votes get cast.
All of the pundits are declaring Thom Tillis the hands-down winner of the GOP primary for US Senate — a whole month before the first votes get cast.
 
One of the things that came out of the UNC academic scandal was athletes reading at a third grade level. Why aren't we raising a fuss about the K-12 public school system that allowed these individuals to GRADUATE while reading at a third grade level?
One of the things that came out of the UNC academic scandal was athletes reading at a third grade level. Why aren't we raising a fuss about the K-12 public school system that allowed these individuals to GRADUATE while reading at a third grade level?
 
The media is having a field day talking about the SECOND mass shooting in five years at Texas' Fort Hood. Is the war to blame? How did this guy get a gun? Could the Army have done more?
The media is having a field day talking about the SECOND mass shooting in five years at Texas' Fort Hood. Is the war to blame? How did this guy get a gun? Could the Army have done more?
 
We’re getting a lot of propaganda about the importance of beating Democrats this year. But HOW do you sell that idea when you have some Republicans who are as into statism as the Democrats are?
We’re getting a lot of propaganda about the importance of beating Democrats this year. But HOW do you sell that idea when you have some Republicans who are as into statism as the Democrats are?
 
Who IS Alex Bradshaw? Politicos from Murphy to Manteo are asking this question.
 
We got hit with headlines this week suggesting that roadwork across the state could grind to a halt very soon -- thanks to the Federal Highway Trust Fund running out of money
We got hit with headlines this week suggesting that roadwork across the state could grind to a halt very soon -- thanks to the Federal Highway Trust Fund running out of money
 
If North Carolina voters send Thom Tillis to Washington, they could find themselves in the same boat as Charlotte voters who recently elected Patrick Cannon as their mayor.
If North Carolina voters send Thom Tillis to Washington, they could find themselves in the same boat as Charlotte voters who recently elected Patrick Cannon as their mayor.
 
An Eastern North Carolina GOP leader has filed an official complaint against state Rep. Brian Brown (R-Pitt) filled with allegations of financial impropriety and "Pay to Play."
An Eastern North Carolina GOP leader has filed an official complaint against state Rep. Brian Brown (R-Pitt) filled with allegations of financial impropriety and "Pay to Play."
 
We've got some pretty big races for US House and US Senate on the November ballot here in North Carolina.
 
I first heard about John Rhodes in 2003 while he was serving in the North Carolina House. He was raising questions about the ethics of Democrat House speaker Jim Black and his Republican co-conspirator co-speaker Richard Morgan.
I first heard about John Rhodes in 2003 while he was serving in the North Carolina House. He was raising questions about the ethics of Democrat House speaker Jim Black and his Republican co-conspirator co-speaker Richard Morgan.
 
We've done some extensive reporting on the speaker's activities on Jones Street. Greg Brannon – one of speaker Thom's opponents in the US Senate primary campaign has raised ethical questions about the state House's top man.
We've done some extensive reporting on the speaker's activities on Jones Street. Greg Brannon – one of speaker Thom's opponents in the US Senate primary campaign has raised ethical questions about the state House's top man.
 
Al Gore invented it. Now, Big Barry is giving it away.
Al Gore invented it. Now, Big Barry is giving it away.
 
The 1970s were a hellish decade for this country. Inflation out the wazoo. Skyrocketing gas prices. Oil embargoes. Record unemployment. Communist aggression rampant around the globe.
The 1970s were a hellish decade for this country. Inflation out the wazoo. Skyrocketing gas prices. Oil embargoes. Record unemployment. Communist aggression rampant around the globe.
 
Remember voting for a bond on the ballot? You know, those things city, county and the state government use to pay for things like prisons, schools, roads, and any number of things.
Remember voting for a bond on the ballot? You know, those things city, county and the state government use to pay for things like prisons, schools, roads, and any number of things.
 
I had the opportunity for an audience with Charlotte pastor — and US Senate candidate — Mark Harris on Saturday. (I do have to commend him for not running away in terror after I introduced myself. For some reason, I scare some political candidates.)
I had the opportunity for an audience with Charlotte pastor — and US Senate candidate — Mark Harris on Saturday. (I do have to commend him for not running away in terror after I introduced myself. For some reason, I scare some political candidates.)
 
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