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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.
0% I thought we had to shut down Free Speech we don't like to save our "democracy," so I am totally confused now.
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As we sink deeper into the Obama Era, it is becoming more apparent that "Dear Leader" does not want people starting businesses, working hard, and making their own money to feed and clothe themselves and their families.
As we sink deeper into the Obama Era, it is becoming more apparent that "Dear Leader" does not want people starting businesses, working hard, and making their own money to feed and clothe themselves and their families.
 
We've come to realize there is A LOT of "theatre" in politics. Both sides holler about the other doing the little people wrong. Both sides claim to have the best interests of the people at heart - to be good stewards of their money.
We've come to realize there is A LOT of "theatre" in politics. Both sides holler about the other doing the little people wrong. Both sides claim to have the best interests of the people at heart - to be good stewards of their money.
 
Once again, the people of North Carolina are getting stuck with the check by a corporate welfare recipient.
Once again, the people of North Carolina are getting stuck with the check by a corporate welfare recipient.
 
The NC House speaker's fan club is beside itself over the Tillis for Senate campaign's $1 million ad buy.
The NC House speaker's fan club is beside itself over the Tillis for Senate campaign's $1 million ad buy.
 
Moore County's Richard Morgan has evolved into one of the most polarizing figures ever in North Carolina politics. Amazingly, during his time in the NC General Assembly, he was able to earn an equal amount of emnity from conservatives AND liberals.
Moore County's Richard Morgan has evolved into one of the most polarizing figures ever in North Carolina politics. Amazingly, during his time in the NC General Assembly, he was able to earn an equal amount of emnity from conservatives AND liberals.
 
In 2010, Utah’s Mike Lee made his first bid for elected office — waging an underdog campaign taking on a well-funded, well-known GOP establishment figure in the state’s US Senate race.
In 2010, Utah’s Mike Lee made his first bid for elected office — waging an underdog campaign taking on a well-funded, well-known GOP establishment figure in the state’s US Senate race.
 
Kay Hagan tries hard to shake her reputation as Barry Obama and Chuck Schumer's sock puppet. She's her own woman, she claims. But then comes the Debo Adegbile confirmation vote in the Senate this week.
Kay Hagan tries hard to shake her reputation as Barry Obama and Chuck Schumer's sock puppet. She's her own woman, she claims. But then comes the Debo Adegbile confirmation vote in the Senate this week.
 
Year after year, challengers from both parties have come after incumbent Walter Jones with both barrels blazing. And year after year, Jones keeps going back for a new term in Congress.
Year after year, challengers from both parties have come after incumbent Walter Jones with both barrels blazing. And year after year, Jones keeps going back for a new term in Congress.
 
The constitutionalist and libertarian sector should be there for social conservatives who want to practice their beliefs and do no more harm than hurting some lefties' feelings.
The constitutionalist and libertarian sector should be there for social conservatives who want to practice their beliefs and do no more harm than hurting some lefties' feelings.
 
The Club For Growth  -  a DC-based PAC that emphasizes support for lower taxes and free market measures - loves to hold the feet of politicians in both parties to the fire.
The Club For Growth  -  a DC-based PAC that emphasizes support for lower taxes and free market measures - loves to hold the feet of politicians in both parties to the fire.
 
There's been quite a bit of suspicion for some time that Charlotte pastor Mark Harris' Senate campaign was merely a stalking horse to peel Tea Party votes away from Greg Brannon.
There's been quite a bit of suspicion for some time that Charlotte pastor Mark Harris' Senate campaign was merely a stalking horse to peel Tea Party votes away from Greg Brannon.
 
North Carolina state House speaker, and US Senate candidate, Thom Tillis has picked up the endorsement of the DC-based Business & Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC).
North Carolina state House speaker, and US Senate candidate, Thom Tillis has picked up the endorsement of the DC-based Business & Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC).
 
There is sooooooo much apprehension in the mainstream media these days about negatively affecting the self-esteem of criminal law breakers not of the Caucasian persuasion.
There is sooooooo much apprehension in the mainstream media these days about negatively affecting the self-esteem of criminal law breakers not of the Caucasian persuasion.
 
In 2010, we rose up en masse in protest against ObamaCare. We gave the US House to the Republicans, and closed the GOP's deficit with the Democrats in the Senate.
In 2010, we rose up en masse in protest against ObamaCare. We gave the US House to the Republicans, and closed the GOP's deficit with the Democrats in the Senate.
 
We’ve got record unemployment, a tanking economy, terrorism, an out-of-control lawless southern border, and ObamaCare gutting the vibrancy and spirit of America.
We’ve got record unemployment, a tanking economy, terrorism, an out-of-control lawless southern border, and ObamaCare gutting the vibrancy and spirit of America.
 
I don't know about you, but the 1970s is a decade I'd like to forget. For those of you too young to remember, Google these terms: gas lines, Iran hostage crisis, Watergate, inflation, price controls, DISCO.
I don't know about you, but the 1970s is a decade I'd like to forget. For those of you too young to remember, Google these terms: gas lines, Iran hostage crisis, Watergate, inflation, price controls, DISCO.
 
American Hustle is not just lighting up the movie screens. It's playing out on Capitol Hill as well.
 
Thom Tillis and Harold Brubaker have quite a special political bond. They are the only two Republican speakers of the North Carolina House since Reconstruction.
Thom Tillis and Harold Brubaker have quite a special political bond. They are the only two Republican speakers of the North Carolina House since Reconstruction.
 
Republican leaders in Raleigh are hoping to make political gains by getting behind Gov. Pat McCrory's call for a teacher pay raise:
Republican leaders in Raleigh are hoping to make political gains by getting behind Gov. Pat McCrory's call for a teacher pay raise:
 
Why release hypothetical November matchup results when filing hasn't started and we still have a May primary election?
Why release hypothetical November matchup results when filing hasn't started and we still have a May primary election?
 
State House speaker and US Senate candidate Thom Tillis has been catching some flak from GOP activists — and finally from the mainstream media — for skipping out on candidate debates in the GOP primary race.
State House speaker and US Senate candidate Thom Tillis has been catching some flak from GOP activists — and finally from the mainstream media — for skipping out on candidate debates in the GOP primary race.
 
Seriously. That's how the BarryO fan club is defending their pet monster against accusations, and a CBO report, suggesting that it will kill jobs by the millions.
Seriously. That's how the BarryO fan club is defending their pet monster against accusations, and a CBO report, suggesting that it will kill jobs by the millions.
 
Renee Ellmers has been proud of her ties to House leadership. She once slipped up - I think - in a conversation with me, referring to House Speaker John Boehner as her "boss."
Renee Ellmers has been proud of her ties to House leadership. She once slipped up - I think - in a conversation with me, referring to House Speaker John Boehner as her "boss."
 
The Congressional Budget Office  -  long the target of much love and affection by liberals and mainstream media types  -  is now feeling their wrath.
The Congressional Budget Office  -  long the target of much love and affection by liberals and mainstream media types  -  is now feeling their wrath.
 
Women in this country put in 100% of the work that men do - but get paid only 77 cents for every dollar a man receives.
 
A leading Republican state senator issued an apology Tuesday for his remarks skewering Gov. Pat McCrory, first lady Ann McCrory and lawmakers in a private meeting about legislation to regulate puppy mills.
A leading Republican state senator issued an apology Tuesday for his remarks skewering Gov. Pat McCrory, first lady Ann McCrory and lawmakers in a private meeting about legislation to regulate puppy mills.
 
The media and The Moral Monday crowd like to paint the GOP majority in Raleigh as a juggernaut working in sync to ram through a conservative agenda.
The media and The Moral Monday crowd like to paint the GOP majority in Raleigh as a juggernaut working in sync to ram through a conservative agenda.
 
State GOP vice-chairman Joyce Krawiec's appointment to an unexpired state Senate seat from Forsythe County has created a job vacancy within the party hierarchy.
State GOP vice-chairman Joyce Krawiec's appointment to an unexpired state Senate seat from Forsythe County has created a job vacancy within the party hierarchy.
 
Establishment folks are browbeating those of us in the grassroots to toe the party line. Send Kay Hagan home. That's what's important. Even if you have to hold your nose to do it.
Establishment folks are browbeating those of us in the grassroots to toe the party line. Send Kay Hagan home. That's what's important. Even if you have to hold your nose to do it.
 
Apparently, our esteemed state attorney general learned NOTHING from the Duke lacrosse case.
Apparently, our esteemed state attorney general learned NOTHING from the Duke lacrosse case.
 
We get a lot of lip service from lefties about the importance of respecting minorities and the minority opinion.
We get a lot of lip service from lefties about the importance of respecting minorities and the minority opinion.
 
The mainstream media and the political establishment are trying to tell us that state House speaker Thom Tillis is all but nominated to take on Kay Hagan in November. Public Policy Polling has been tracking the race.
The mainstream media and the political establishment are trying to tell us that state House speaker Thom Tillis is all but nominated to take on Kay Hagan in November. Public Policy Polling has been tracking the race.
 
A reader forwarded to us an email conversation they had with NCGOP chairman Claude Pope. (Of course, we came up.)
A reader forwarded to us an email conversation they had with NCGOP chairman Claude Pope. (Of course, we came up.)
 
We've already raised questions about Speaker Thom, his movie contributions, the beer distributor bucks, and his ties to a certain well-connected Massachusetts law firm.
We've already raised questions about Speaker Thom, his movie contributions, the beer distributor bucks, and his ties to a certain well-connected Massachusetts law firm.
 
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