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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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Well, being the southern gentlemen we are here, we thought we'd take a moment to help out our state's junior US senator in this area.
Well, being the southern gentlemen we are here, we thought we'd take a moment to help out our state's junior US senator in this area.
 
Yep. *The civil rights movement sure has come a long way.* Tim Scott, a black South Carolinian whose life epitomizes what MLK was talking about in his famous 1963 speech, is being attacked by one of the alleged heirs of King's legacy.
Yep. *The civil rights movement sure has come a long way.* Tim Scott, a black South Carolinian whose life epitomizes what MLK was talking about in his famous 1963 speech, is being attacked by one of the alleged heirs of King's legacy.
 
Teacher pay and other education spending are supposed to dominate the upcoming short session at the General Assembly.
Teacher pay and other education spending are supposed to dominate the upcoming short session at the General Assembly.
 
Open up your wallets, folks. It's official. The North Carolina Department of Revenue will start getting a cut of your purchases from Amazon.com starting February 1.
Open up your wallets, folks. It's official. The North Carolina Department of Revenue will start getting a cut of your purchases from Amazon.com starting February 1.
 
Carter Wrenn - Richard Morgan's pre-weight loss doppelganger - has surfaced like Captain Ahab's white whale to do a wee bit of the GOP establishment's dirty work in a post on his low-traffic, lightly-read web site
Carter Wrenn - Richard Morgan's pre-weight loss doppelganger - has surfaced like Captain Ahab's white whale to do a wee bit of the GOP establishment's dirty work in a post on his low-traffic, lightly-read web site
 
Every day I come across more evidence that we have too frickin' many lawyers gracing the surface of our beautiful planet and using up valuable oxygen.
Every day I come across more evidence that we have too frickin' many lawyers gracing the surface of our beautiful planet and using up valuable oxygen.
 
We told you the other day about the outrageous behavior of the Rocky Mount City Council.
We told you the other day about the outrageous behavior of the Rocky Mount City Council.
 
McCrory previewed his legislative agenda in a speech at the Hunt Institute's Holshouserhmc Legislators Retreat on Monday night, though he did not provide specific policy plans.
McCrory previewed his legislative agenda in a speech at the Hunt Institute's Holshouserhmc Legislators Retreat on Monday night, though he did not provide specific policy plans.
 
When I first heard about what happened Monday night in Rocky Mount, I couldn't believe it. A reader from the Rocky Mount area tipped me off to an incident at that night's city council meeting. He directed me to this video, which details it in all its, um, glory.
When I first heard about what happened Monday night in Rocky Mount, I couldn't believe it. A reader from the Rocky Mount area tipped me off to an incident at that night's city council meeting. He directed me to this video, which details it in all its, um, glory.
 
We posted here about an NCGOP establishment vs. grassroots spat in Haywood County. There have been previous issues in Beaufort, Craven, Davidson and Gates counties.
We posted here about an NCGOP establishment vs. grassroots spat in Haywood County. There have been previous issues in Beaufort, Craven, Davidson and Gates counties.
 
We're in the middle of the primary election season. These times are all about internal debates / discussions between party members as they chart the direction of and craft an agenda for their parties.
We're in the middle of the primary election season. These times are all about internal debates / discussions between party members as they chart the direction of and craft an agenda for their parties.
 
I am sure there is quite a bit of giggling in faculty lounges about the latest reports on UNC athletics. A former academic advisor to Carolina athletes is alleging that there are many players who read at a 4th to 8th grade level, and that at least one former basketball player could not even read.
I am sure there is quite a bit of giggling in faculty lounges about the latest reports on UNC athletics. A former academic advisor to Carolina athletes is alleging that there are many players who read at a 4th to 8th grade level, and that at least one former basketball player could not even read.
 
Tea Partiers and other grassroots limited government types have been disappointed time and again by the Republican leaders on Capitol Hill they elected and elevated in 2010 and 2012.
Tea Partiers and other grassroots limited government types have been disappointed time and again by the Republican leaders on Capitol Hill they elected and elevated in 2010 and 2012.
 
The liars in the remnants of our state's mainstream media would have you believe state government was working like a charm prior to the January 2013 inauguration of Republican governor Pat McCrory.
The liars in the remnants of our state's mainstream media would have you believe state government was working like a charm prior to the January 2013 inauguration of Republican governor Pat McCrory.
 
Former state senator David Rouzer (R-Johnston) probably had the biggest smile of all on his face upon hearing of Mike McIntyre’s retirement. Rouzer lost a very close election to McIntyre in 2012 in a specially-configured majority-Republican district.
Former state senator David Rouzer (R-Johnston) probably had the biggest smile of all on his face upon hearing of Mike McIntyre’s retirement. Rouzer lost a very close election to McIntyre in 2012 in a specially-configured majority-Republican district.
 
Senator Kay Hagan appears to be longing for those good ol' pre-2009 days of taxing and spending with Marc and Tony and the gang in the North Carolina Senate.
Senator Kay Hagan appears to be longing for those good ol' pre-2009 days of taxing and spending with Marc and Tony and the gang in the North Carolina Senate.
 
I think it was Albert Einstein who once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.
I think it was Albert Einstein who once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.
 
In a real blow to The North Carolina Democrat Party, the last best hope for them to hold the 7th congressional district is stepping down after 18 years of service in Washington, DC.
In a real blow to The North Carolina Democrat Party, the last best hope for them to hold the 7th congressional district is stepping down after 18 years of service in Washington, DC.
 
Beaufort County has become quite the microcosm for the civil war between the GOP establishment and The Tea Party. We've written extensively about some of the controversies there previously on this site.
Beaufort County has become quite the microcosm for the civil war between the GOP establishment and The Tea Party. We've written extensively about some of the controversies there previously on this site.
 
The Round Rev and his rabble regularly showed up at The Legislative Building in Raleigh over the last year demanding that education spending and teacher pay be elevated to at least match "the national average."
The Round Rev and his rabble regularly showed up at The Legislative Building in Raleigh over the last year demanding that education spending and teacher pay be elevated to at least match "the national average."
 
We’ve been doing a lot of campaign finance report reading lately.
 
If you thought this year's US Senate race was going to be fun, wait til you see how our local congressional race may be shaping up.
If you thought this year's US Senate race was going to be fun, wait til you see how our local congressional race may be shaping up.
 
Boy, how things change. One of the missions of the NAACP's founders was to protect the integrity of elections and people's right to vote.
Boy, how things change. One of the missions of the NAACP's founders was to protect the integrity of elections and people's right to vote.
 
In September, craft brewers and beer distributors were knocking heads over state regulations some viewed as favoring the interests of large beer distributors over these small brewers.
In September, craft brewers and beer distributors were knocking heads over state regulations some viewed as favoring the interests of large beer distributors over these small brewers.
 
It's too bad that we have to turn to history books detailing events of generations long ago to appreciate principled American leaders.
It's too bad that we have to turn to history books detailing events of generations long ago to appreciate principled American leaders.
 
State House speaker and Senate candidate Thom Tillis likes to talk about what the General Assembly — under his leadership — has done to improve the business climate in the Tar Heel State.
State House speaker and Senate candidate Thom Tillis likes to talk about what the General Assembly — under his leadership — has done to improve the business climate in the Tar Heel State.
 
The mainstream media and their lefty politico allies are perpetually hollering about "fairness" in the tax code.
The mainstream media and their lefty politico allies are perpetually hollering about "fairness" in the tax code.
 
We're riding out 2013′s last gasps from The Haymaker's Watauga County outpost.
 
To a lefty, tolerance means: "Approve of what I approve of, or you're a bigot and a hater." One of the places that can be found exemplified is in the ruling class' political contortions to "respect" Islam while stomping all over the Judeo-Christian beliefs that are so prevalent right here in our hom
To a lefty, tolerance means: "Approve of what I approve of, or you're a bigot and a hater." One of the places that can be found exemplified is in the ruling class' political contortions to "respect" Islam while stomping all over the Judeo-Christian beliefs that are so prevalent right here in our hom
 
We hear a lot about ObamaCare / KayCare from political activists, politicians, hacks extraordinaire.
We hear a lot about ObamaCare / KayCare from political activists, politicians, hacks extraordinaire.
 
The drama over the hit reality show "Ducky Dynasty" seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongue. (Somebody's PR flack has certainly earned their Christmas bonus this year.)
The drama over the hit reality show "Ducky Dynasty" seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongue. (Somebody's PR flack has certainly earned their Christmas bonus this year.)
 
We've got it pretty good here in Moore County. One of the lowest tax rates (and crime rates) in North Carolina. World-class golf courses. Lots of great dining and shopping.
We've got it pretty good here in Moore County. One of the lowest tax rates (and crime rates) in North Carolina. World-class golf courses. Lots of great dining and shopping.
 
I try to avoid the whole TMZ-reality show-Kardashian worship thing. But the recent crack-down on comments that "offend" certain approved victim groups has dragged me in.
I try to avoid the whole TMZ-reality show-Kardashian worship thing. But the recent crack-down on comments that "offend" certain approved victim groups has dragged me in.
 
The legislative giant who told us John Boehner is her "boss" and that "you can't just take a law away because you want it to go away," is really out-doing herself this time.
The legislative giant who told us John Boehner is her "boss" and that "you can't just take a law away because you want it to go away," is really out-doing herself this time.
 
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