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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?
18.18% Destroy the Fascist Donald Trump and all of MAGA, because America must never be Great Again.
81.82% 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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Thom Tillis and his team in the state House have pushed through a voter ID bill, but Jay DeLancey is NOT IMPRESSED.
Thom Tillis and his team in the state House have pushed through a voter ID bill, but Jay DeLancey is NOT IMPRESSED.
 
I was always under the impression that people elect you to the Senate so that you can give voice to THEIR concerns in Washington. Kay Hagan got elected from North Carolina, but she's put together a voting record that would earn her senator-for-life status in Massachusetts.
I was always under the impression that people elect you to the Senate so that you can give voice to THEIR concerns in Washington. Kay Hagan got elected from North Carolina, but she's put together a voting record that would earn her senator-for-life status in Massachusetts.
 
Answer: THIS WOMAN. Carol Folt, acting president of Darthmouth College, was named this week as the first female chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Answer: THIS WOMAN. Carol Folt, acting president of Darthmouth College, was named this week as the first female chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
 
If you believe the spin of a lot of NCGOP insiders, the state Republican Party will be governed for the next two years by a former legislator and the cousin of Art "The Great Satan" Pope.
If you believe the spin of a lot of NCGOP insiders, the state Republican Party will be governed for the next two years by a former legislator and the cousin of Art "The Great Satan" Pope.
 
My diligent efforts to bring you the best intelligence and insight into Carolina politics put me into contact with a diverse array of people from across our two states.
My diligent efforts to bring you the best intelligence and insight into Carolina politics put me into contact with a diverse array of people from across our two states.
 
Well, our two US Senators have thrown in with the Ruling Class effort to chip away at our Second Amendment rights.
Well, our two US Senators have thrown in with the Ruling Class effort to chip away at our Second Amendment rights.
 
Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Kay Hagan was one lucky gal in 2008.
 
We've been treated to wave after wave of media and lefty spin talking about how devastating the sequestration cuts to the federal budget will cripple our great nation.
We've been treated to wave after wave of media and lefty spin talking about how devastating the sequestration cuts to the federal budget will cripple our great nation.
 
It's one of the worst kept secrets in North Carolina that state House speaker Thom Tillis aspires to replace Kay Hagan in the United States Senate.
It's one of the worst kept secrets in North Carolina that state House speaker Thom Tillis aspires to replace Kay Hagan in the United States Senate.
 
The Crayon Corps in the newsroom at The McClatchy School of Creative Writing's Raleigh Campus never ceases to amaze me.
The Crayon Corps in the newsroom at The McClatchy School of Creative Writing's Raleigh Campus never ceases to amaze me.
 
Democrats' last minute sweetheart deal to hand over Dix hospital property to the city of Raleigh is collapsing, and boys are those lefties upset.
Democrats' last minute sweetheart deal to hand over Dix hospital property to the city of Raleigh is collapsing, and boys are those lefties upset.
 
Campus lefties are crying over Gov. Pat's plans to cut $140 million from the UNC system.
Campus lefties are crying over Gov. Pat's plans to cut $140 million from the UNC system.
 
I don't understand. North Carolinians OVERWHELMINGLY approve of requiring photo ID in order to cast a vote in the state's elections.
I don't understand. North Carolinians OVERWHELMINGLY approve of requiring photo ID in order to cast a vote in the state's elections.
 
If you have been following things in the mainstream media, you may have heard something about Cyprus and its banks (slipped somewhere in between stories about Justin Bieber and Beyoncé).
If you have been following things in the mainstream media, you may have heard something about Cyprus and its banks (slipped somewhere in between stories about Justin Bieber and Beyoncé).
 
It seems like WRAL has film of NAACP president William Barber every day. They give him face time if he's standing on the street BY HIMSELF.
It seems like WRAL has film of NAACP president William Barber every day. They give him face time if he's standing on the street BY HIMSELF.
 
There are quite a few cases where the new GOP administration in Raleigh has given me heartburn. But the fact that they are standing strong against the lefties and their identity politics games is encouraging.
There are quite a few cases where the new GOP administration in Raleigh has given me heartburn. But the fact that they are standing strong against the lefties and their identity politics games is encouraging.
 
'I expect this kind of stuff from Rob "Rielle Who?" Christensen and John "Gunga Din" Frank at McClatchy-Raleigh.
 
Will she or won't she? North Carolina politicos are wondering if congresswoman Renee Ellmers will step up and challenge incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan for reelection in 2014.
Will she or won't she? North Carolina politicos are wondering if congresswoman Renee Ellmers will step up and challenge incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan for reelection in 2014.
 
Most people who want an audience with The Pope on Easter weekend have to go to Rome. I got mine at the Moore County GOP convention this weekend.
Most people who want an audience with The Pope on Easter weekend have to go to Rome. I got mine at the Moore County GOP convention this weekend.
 
"If you want to be represented by a Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Mike Lee or Jim DeMint type, send me to the US Senate."
"If you want to be represented by a Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Mike Lee or Jim DeMint type, send me to the US Senate."
 
The Speaker Ban After 50 Years -- The legislature at its Worst? That's the headline slapped on top of the latest missive from Rob Christensen, McClatchy-Raleigh's "Mr. Politics."
The Speaker Ban After 50 Years -- The legislature at its Worst? That's the headline slapped on top of the latest missive from Rob Christensen, McClatchy-Raleigh's "Mr. Politics."
 
As one of the lucky souls blessed to be "represented" by Miss Harnett County, I've had a feeling she's developed some political ambitions. It's been pretty clear that SOMETHING is up.
As one of the lucky souls blessed to be "represented" by Miss Harnett County, I've had a feeling she's developed some political ambitions. It's been pretty clear that SOMETHING is up.
 
It's absolutely refreshing to hear an elected official championing the supremacy of the free market over the iron-fist of the bureaucracy.
It's absolutely refreshing to hear an elected official championing the supremacy of the free market over the iron-fist of the bureaucracy.
 
State senator Thom Goolsby's (R-Wilmington) bill to repeal the grossly-misnamed Racial Justice Act has cleared its first hurdle.
State senator Thom Goolsby's (R-Wilmington) bill to repeal the grossly-misnamed Racial Justice Act has cleared its first hurdle.
 
A deputy to state treasurer Janet Cowell is warning that efforts to take Charlotte Douglas International Airport away from the City of Charlotte and have it run by a new regional authority could have negative consequences on the state's borrowing power.
A deputy to state treasurer Janet Cowell is warning that efforts to take Charlotte Douglas International Airport away from the City of Charlotte and have it run by a new regional authority could have negative consequences on the state's borrowing power.
 
The economy MUST be fixed. The nimrods in the mainstream media are going on and on about the oral arguments on gay marriage at The U.S. Supreme Court -- as though the world's survival hangs in the balance.
The economy MUST be fixed. The nimrods in the mainstream media are going on and on about the oral arguments on gay marriage at The U.S. Supreme Court -- as though the world's survival hangs in the balance.
 
Chapel Hill is known mainly for two things: (1) Great basketball and (2) loony-tunes lefty nuttiness. Basketball is down a little bit this year.
Chapel Hill is known mainly for two things: (1) Great basketball and (2) loony-tunes lefty nuttiness. Basketball is down a little bit this year.
 
Guest lecturer Rob Christensen appears to be filling in for John Frank at the Raleigh campus of McClatchy's School of Creative Writing. Mr. Frank, the school's dean, must be away on sabbatical trying to get the crayons sharpened.
Guest lecturer Rob Christensen appears to be filling in for John Frank at the Raleigh campus of McClatchy's School of Creative Writing. Mr. Frank, the school's dean, must be away on sabbatical trying to get the crayons sharpened.
 
A requirement for voters to show ID at the polls, and special licensing for non-citizens would appear to be no-brainers for the state GOP after winning an overwhelming majority and mandate in 2012.
A requirement for voters to show ID at the polls, and special licensing for non-citizens would appear to be no-brainers for the state GOP after winning an overwhelming majority and mandate in 2012.
 
In 2010, we were told a conservative revolution was sweeping North Carolina AND the country. In 2012, we were told conservatism was on the rise -- with the election of a new GOP lt.
In 2010, we were told a conservative revolution was sweeping North Carolina AND the country. In 2012, we were told conservatism was on the rise -- with the election of a new GOP lt.
 
The world is in an uproar over a financial bailout offered by The European Union to the island nation of Cyprus.
The world is in an uproar over a financial bailout offered by The European Union to the island nation of Cyprus.
 
North Carolina legislators seriously talked up tolls on I-95 in 2011 and 2012, but that idea got shot down by Renee Ellmers, Mike McIntyre, a number of legislators with districts along the interstate thoroughfare, and a huge outcry from the citizenry.
North Carolina legislators seriously talked up tolls on I-95 in 2011 and 2012, but that idea got shot down by Renee Ellmers, Mike McIntyre, a number of legislators with districts along the interstate thoroughfare, and a huge outcry from the citizenry.
 
With all of the infighting between grassroots activists and establishment types this past year, you had to expect this.
With all of the infighting between grassroots activists and establishment types this past year, you had to expect this.
 
While the state House leadership is talking about watering stuff down, slowing things down, appeasing the Democrats to "get stuff done,"
While the state House leadership is talking about watering stuff down, slowing things down, appeasing the Democrats to "get stuff done,"
 
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