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Bloodless Warfare: Politics  

The mechanism for the orderly operation of a transitional government of the people is politics. Whether you like, or understand politics is not the issue: The issue is that it initiates change.

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The ninth Commandment says something like "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor".
The ninth Commandment says something like "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor".
 
Eminent domain is the government's power to seize private property for public use. It is a constitutional power; the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution states, "Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Eminent domain is the government's power to seize private property for public use. It is a constitutional power; the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution states, "Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
 
NC Dems and their muddled definition of 'extremism'
 
What's been bouncing around the political gossip network for a few years has FINALLY made it to the pages of The N&O. The NCGOP establishment bent over backwards to force the highly-dubious Debra Goldman on the electorate.
What's been bouncing around the political gossip network for a few years has FINALLY made it to the pages of The N&O. The NCGOP establishment bent over backwards to force the highly-dubious Debra Goldman on the electorate.
 
Much has changed for the good concerning North Carolina's regulatory environment with the passage of the Regulatory Reform Act (RRA) of 2011, tort reform, medical malpractice reform, and workers' compensation reform.
Much has changed for the good concerning North Carolina's regulatory environment with the passage of the Regulatory Reform Act (RRA) of 2011, tort reform, medical malpractice reform, and workers' compensation reform.
 
In a statewide automated phone call issued today, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory called on his supporters to "please give me the Lt. Governor I need to get the job done," as he proceeded to ask them to vote for Dan Forest for Lt. Governor.
In a statewide automated phone call issued today, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory called on his supporters to "please give me the Lt. Governor I need to get the job done," as he proceeded to ask them to vote for Dan Forest for Lt. Governor.
 
You will note that Mr. McRoy makes a comment disparaging the "numbers" he says "many times are fictitious."
 
North Carolina takes great pride in her university system. Nevertheless, the persisting recession is affecting all aspects of the state's economy, including UNC and its students.
North Carolina takes great pride in her university system. Nevertheless, the persisting recession is affecting all aspects of the state's economy, including UNC and its students.
 
Opening an email sent by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce I saw something that caught my eye. The subject was "League of Women Voters to Provide Voter Education Training."
Opening an email sent by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce I saw something that caught my eye. The subject was "League of Women Voters to Provide Voter Education Training."
 
The National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small-business association, said today that it has endorsed Dan Forest for lieutenant governor.
The National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small-business association, said today that it has endorsed Dan Forest for lieutenant governor.
 
No system of public education can thrive without a high-quality teacher workforce. The problem is that state education bureaucracies enforce certification and licensure rules that seldom distinguish excellent teachers from poor ones.
No system of public education can thrive without a high-quality teacher workforce. The problem is that state education bureaucracies enforce certification and licensure rules that seldom distinguish excellent teachers from poor ones.
 
After one gets past the personality issues it is easy to see that major changes in the way Beaufort County handles money could happen if a conservative board were to be elected.
After one gets past the personality issues it is easy to see that major changes in the way Beaufort County handles money could happen if a conservative board were to be elected.
 
There's been a rousing debate in recent months in Beaufort County about just what the county's role (as well as the City of Washington's) should be in economic growth and development.
There's been a rousing debate in recent months in Beaufort County about just what the county's role (as well as the City of Washington's) should be in economic growth and development.
 
One of the most controversial issues in the past few years has been the growing role of the state in providing preschool opportunities to North Carolina children.
One of the most controversial issues in the past few years has been the growing role of the state in providing preschool opportunities to North Carolina children.
 
But when the conversation turns to races like Secretary of State, Secretary of Labor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, eyes glaze over, yawns break out, and looks of confusion take over.
But when the conversation turns to races like Secretary of State, Secretary of Labor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, eyes glaze over, yawns break out, and looks of confusion take over.
 
The Christian Action League of North Carolina has endorsed Justice Paul Newby for the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
While Republican Robert Pittenger invokes a need to return to the principles of Ronald Reagan, and Democrat Jennifer Roberts implores voters to remember she works in a bipartisan manner, the campaign cash gap between them grows.
While Republican Robert Pittenger invokes a need to return to the principles of Ronald Reagan, and Democrat Jennifer Roberts implores voters to remember she works in a bipartisan manner, the campaign cash gap between them grows.
 
At the October 16, 2012 Candidate's Forum, Jay McRoy unwittingly let his true attitude about the county's budget process show through his façade of "conservatism."
At the October 16, 2012 Candidate's Forum, Jay McRoy unwittingly let his true attitude about the county's budget process show through his façade of "conservatism."
 
Ed Goodwin, a Chowan County commissioner, would like to be the next Secretary of State, and I hope that he wins the election.
Ed Goodwin, a Chowan County commissioner, would like to be the next Secretary of State, and I hope that he wins the election.
 
Richard Hudson, the GOP nominee for the 8th congressional district, has been spending a lot of time raising questions about incumbent Larry Kissell's character.
Richard Hudson, the GOP nominee for the 8th congressional district, has been spending a lot of time raising questions about incumbent Larry Kissell's character.
 
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
 
Calling the last 30 days before elections the "silly season" is definitely a huge understatement.
Calling the last 30 days before elections the "silly season" is definitely a huge understatement.
 
We think Mr. Langley raised an important--indeed an absolutely vital--issue that we should address in Beaufort County. He contended that "when we cut taxes we cut services."
We think Mr. Langley raised an important--indeed an absolutely vital--issue that we should address in Beaufort County. He contended that "when we cut taxes we cut services."
 
Homeowners could see their insurance rates go up - some by as much as 30 percent - if a request by the N.C. Rate Bureau is approved.
Homeowners could see their insurance rates go up - some by as much as 30 percent - if a request by the N.C. Rate Bureau is approved.
 
It's pretty typical for the media to wait until the weeks before a big election before doing profiles on the candidates.
It's pretty typical for the media to wait until the weeks before a big election before doing profiles on the candidates.
 
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
The Washington Daily News and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Candidates' Forum Tuesday night at Beaufort County Community College.
 
Robeson County is about as yellow-dog Democrat as you can get. In 1972, while George McGovern was getting destroyed nationwide by Richard Nixon - he was winning comfortably in Robeson County.
Robeson County is about as yellow-dog Democrat as you can get. In 1972, while George McGovern was getting destroyed nationwide by Richard Nixon - he was winning comfortably in Robeson County.
 
North Carolina's child care subsidy programs represent a fraction of the nearly $18 billion operating budget managed by North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina's child care subsidy programs represent a fraction of the nearly $18 billion operating budget managed by North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.
 
Most people think of occupations requiring licenses as those like medicine and law. North Carolina, however, has made it state's business to certify auctioneers, barbers, librarians, manicurists, and over a hundred others.
Most people think of occupations requiring licenses as those like medicine and law. North Carolina, however, has made it state's business to certify auctioneers, barbers, librarians, manicurists, and over a hundred others.
 
Early voting for the November 6 election begins October 18. We are posting our candidate picks for those who have requested that we do so and for anyone interested.
Early voting for the November 6 election begins October 18. We are posting our candidate picks for those who have requested that we do so and for anyone interested.
 
The Shelter Providers Political Action Committee Enterprise (SPPACE), a non-partisan political action committee made up of Realtors(TM), homebuilders, ommercial and multifamily developers and commercial real estate brokers, has endorsed Dan Forest for NC Lt. Governor.
The Shelter Providers Political Action Committee Enterprise (SPPACE), a non-partisan political action committee made up of Realtors(TM), homebuilders, ommercial and multifamily developers and commercial real estate brokers, has endorsed Dan Forest for NC Lt. Governor.
 
Once again, we got treated to a double-header of televised political brilliance.
Once again, we got treated to a double-header of televised political brilliance.
 
This general election has been heralded as the most important election in 30 years. I surmise that this is the most important election in exactly 32 years.
This general election has been heralded as the most important election in 30 years. I surmise that this is the most important election in exactly 32 years.
 
President Gerald Ford once quipped in the middle of a presidential debate, "It was my understanding that there would be no math."
President Gerald Ford once quipped in the middle of a presidential debate, "It was my understanding that there would be no math."
 
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