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In Alice In Wonderland Humpty Dumpty said to Alice: "'When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less."
In Alice In Wonderland Humpty Dumpty said to Alice: "'When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less."
 
Every session, hundreds of bills are introduced that are sent to the "Rules Committee" in both houses, never to be heard from again. Some call the Rules committees the "Black Hole."
Every session, hundreds of bills are introduced that are sent to the "Rules Committee" in both houses, never to be heard from again. Some call the Rules committees the "Black Hole."
 
Somebody made a terrible business decision. And it is going to cost the taxpayers of Beaufort County $111,141.61 and an equal amount for those in the City of Washington.
Somebody made a terrible business decision. And it is going to cost the taxpayers of Beaufort County $111,141.61 and an equal amount for those in the City of Washington.
 
s is required by law, Beaufort County Manager Randell Woodruff delivered his annual budget message to the Board of Commissioners Monday (5-6-13) night.
s is required by law, Beaufort County Manager Randell Woodruff delivered his annual budget message to the Board of Commissioners Monday (5-6-13) night.
 
Today was a "red letter day" in North Carolina. The N. C. Senate passed S 129, a bill entitled "Limit State Facilities Finance Act." The vote was 47 for and 1 against. It was co-sponsored by Bill Cook, along with 5 other senators.
Today was a "red letter day" in North Carolina. The N. C. Senate passed S 129, a bill entitled "Limit State Facilities Finance Act." The vote was 47 for and 1 against. It was co-sponsored by Bill Cook, along with 5 other senators.
 
Monday will be a big day for constitutional rights at the General Assembly. H 937 is on the calendar for a floor debate and vote.
Monday will be a big day for constitutional rights at the General Assembly. H 937 is on the calendar for a floor debate and vote.
 
Several of North Carolina's legislative leaders have taken the position that if the Federal government enacts a law that it is unconstitutional for North Carolina to nullify the application of that law to North Carolina.
Several of North Carolina's legislative leaders have taken the position that if the Federal government enacts a law that it is unconstitutional for North Carolina to nullify the application of that law to North Carolina.
 
HB 983, now pending in the Legislature is another example of how public policy is made, and especially how it is administered, that is based bogus science and data that borders on "witch's brew."
HB 983, now pending in the Legislature is another example of how public policy is made, and especially how it is administered, that is based bogus science and data that borders on "witch's brew."
 
A group of legislators, mostly from the western part of the state, decided that public notices required by law should be able to be published electronically rather than as has been required by law since before the internet was invented, in certain newspapers.
A group of legislators, mostly from the western part of the state, decided that public notices required by law should be able to be published electronically rather than as has been required by law since before the internet was invented, in certain newspapers.
 
Mark Creech the director of the Christian Action League delivered a straight forward message to a special meeting of the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party that had invited Ministers in the area to hear a presentation on "Christian Ideals for Government".
Mark Creech the director of the Christian Action League delivered a straight forward message to a special meeting of the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party that had invited Ministers in the area to hear a presentation on "Christian Ideals for Government".
 
The Charlotte City Council's vote to give the owners of The Carolina Panthers $87 million to renovate Bank of America Stadium has raised some hackles in the grassroots.
The Charlotte City Council's vote to give the owners of The Carolina Panthers $87 million to renovate Bank of America Stadium has raised some hackles in the grassroots.
 
The Navy has not decided where to build the "Outlying Landing Field" commonly called the OLF to provide training for its Oceana and Fentress airfields located in the Norfolk area.
The Navy has not decided where to build the "Outlying Landing Field" commonly called the OLF to provide training for its Oceana and Fentress airfields located in the Norfolk area.
 
Democrats have been working hard to take out state Rep. Mike Stone (R-Sanford). Stone's 2012 race was a little too close for comfort. In 2013, the Blueprint crowd has ordered the creative writing crowd at McClatchy-Raleigh to sharpen their crayons and finish Mr. Stone off.
Democrats have been working hard to take out state Rep. Mike Stone (R-Sanford). Stone's 2012 race was a little too close for comfort. In 2013, the Blueprint crowd has ordered the creative writing crowd at McClatchy-Raleigh to sharpen their crayons and finish Mr. Stone off.
 
At the Third District Republican Convention Saturday (4-20-13) in Morehead City there was an interesting discussion related to some of the resolution presented to the delegates for debate.
At the Third District Republican Convention Saturday (4-20-13) in Morehead City there was an interesting discussion related to some of the resolution presented to the delegates for debate.
 
On Jones Street (where the Legislature meets) there are hundreds of "great ideas" bubbling around--in the form of new laws. We suppose, when we elect lawmakers, they think they ought to make laws.
On Jones Street (where the Legislature meets) there are hundreds of "great ideas" bubbling around--in the form of new laws. We suppose, when we elect lawmakers, they think they ought to make laws.
 
So Mike Easley has crawled out of his hole. Got his law license back and apparently he is ready for speaking engagements. He is now an education expert.
So Mike Easley has crawled out of his hole. Got his law license back and apparently he is ready for speaking engagements. He is now an education expert.
 
House Bill 408 is working its way through the General Assembly. That's the bill that was introduced at the request of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners to ban road-side hunting in the county.
House Bill 408 is working its way through the General Assembly. That's the bill that was introduced at the request of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners to ban road-side hunting in the county.
 
It is obvious to us that the Ruling Class in Washington really believe we are a bunch of ignorant doofuses.
It is obvious to us that the Ruling Class in Washington really believe we are a bunch of ignorant doofuses.
 
Nearly a year later, the Government's case in the Tayloe Pharmacy drug bust is over. Last week (4-11-13) the U. S. Attorney dismissed all of the felony charges against the final defendant, Amanda Bunch.
Nearly a year later, the Government's case in the Tayloe Pharmacy drug bust is over. Last week (4-11-13) the U. S. Attorney dismissed all of the felony charges against the final defendant, Amanda Bunch.
 
Thom Tillis may have just killed his chances of becoming North Carolina's next U. S. Senator.
Thom Tillis may have just killed his chances of becoming North Carolina's next U. S. Senator.
 
Once again, we have been treated to yet another example that says that either Barack Obama is the worse liar to ever serve as president, or the most ignorant in terms of economics we have ever had.
Once again, we have been treated to yet another example that says that either Barack Obama is the worse liar to ever serve as president, or the most ignorant in terms of economics we have ever had.
 
Back in February, at the annual Board of Commissioners' retreat, the architectural firm hired by the county to do a study on building a new jail was making its presentation of the options it had identified.
Back in February, at the annual Board of Commissioners' retreat, the architectural firm hired by the county to do a study on building a new jail was making its presentation of the options it had identified.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners and the Beaufort County Board of Education held a joint meeting Monday (4-1-13) the hour before the regularly scheduled Commissioners' meeting.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners and the Beaufort County Board of Education held a joint meeting Monday (4-1-13) the hour before the regularly scheduled Commissioners' meeting.
 
Beaufort County will be sending 28 people to Charlotte June 7-9 to the North Carolina Republican Party Convention. The cadre was self-selected at the recent County Convention.
Beaufort County will be sending 28 people to Charlotte June 7-9 to the North Carolina Republican Party Convention. The cadre was self-selected at the recent County Convention.
 
Keith Kidwell is the new chairman of the Beaufort County Republican Party. He will guide the party through to the 2014 elections.
Keith Kidwell is the new chairman of the Beaufort County Republican Party. He will guide the party through to the 2014 elections.
 
The Washington City Council returned the serve Monday night (3-25-13) to the County Commission by taking a position, supported by staff research and legal opinions, that a jail cannot be put in the park without overcoming some serious hurdles.
The Washington City Council returned the serve Monday night (3-25-13) to the County Commission by taking a position, supported by staff research and legal opinions, that a jail cannot be put in the park without overcoming some serious hurdles.
 
It is expected that there will be a major fight at the Beaufort County Republican Convention Tuesday night (3-26-13). The current divisions in the Grand Ole Party will likely play out in the election of officers and Executive Committee members. Here's the background.
It is expected that there will be a major fight at the Beaufort County Republican Convention Tuesday night (3-26-13). The current divisions in the Grand Ole Party will likely play out in the election of officers and Executive Committee members. Here's the background.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Educations, at its regular monthly meeting March 19, 2013 voted 7-1 to abandon its traditional standing committee system.
The Beaufort County Board of Educations, at its regular monthly meeting March 19, 2013 voted 7-1 to abandon its traditional standing committee system.
 
The Government's case in the Tayloe Pharmacy bust crumbled further Wednesday (3-21-13) when all charges were dismissed against two more of the defendants in the case. Arron Jones and Kevin Dail Owens walked out of court as free men with a huge load lifted from them.
The Government's case in the Tayloe Pharmacy bust crumbled further Wednesday (3-21-13) when all charges were dismissed against two more of the defendants in the case. Arron Jones and Kevin Dail Owens walked out of court as free men with a huge load lifted from them.
 
A record crowd heard a report from newly installed Lt. Governor Dan Forest who told the group what this new administration had discovered as it took over the Executive Branch in January and some of the issues being confronted by the GOP General Assembly.
A record crowd heard a report from newly installed Lt. Governor Dan Forest who told the group what this new administration had discovered as it took over the Executive Branch in January and some of the issues being confronted by the GOP General Assembly.
 
The SBI's now getting involved. That's the story out of Wilmington in the Port City Daily. First some background.
The SBI's now getting involved. That's the story out of Wilmington in the Port City Daily. First some background.
 
The hottest issue in Beaufort County government these days is the jail. We're being told the jail is not adequate and is unsafe.
The hottest issue in Beaufort County government these days is the jail. We're being told the jail is not adequate and is unsafe.
 
At their regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2013 the Beaufort County Commissioners voted to approve a complex business deal to get rid of the infamous Blue Goose and reward the three companies involved with incentives to create 54 new jobs.
At their regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2013 the Beaufort County Commissioners voted to approve a complex business deal to get rid of the infamous Blue Goose and reward the three companies involved with incentives to create 54 new jobs.
 
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