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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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My next fundraiser event will be a luncheon at the Bank Bistro & Bar in Washington NC at 12:30PM.
My next fundraiser event will be a luncheon at the Bank Bistro & Bar in Washington NC at 12:30PM.
 
The incumbent and the challenger in the election for state insurance commissioner share a number of policy positions.
The incumbent and the challenger in the election for state insurance commissioner share a number of policy positions.
 
Jay Parmley, the former executive director of the NC Democratic Party who helped bring discussions of mano y mano 'crotch-punching' to the state's local papers and newscasts, is getting an up-close-and-personal look at the economic situation he and his allies helped create.
Jay Parmley, the former executive director of the NC Democratic Party who helped bring discussions of mano y mano 'crotch-punching' to the state's local papers and newscasts, is getting an up-close-and-personal look at the economic situation he and his allies helped create.
 
The two candidates for governor have spent lots of energy and money debating whether North Carolina has lost our mojo, pointing out who is to blame. With days remaining before the November 6 elections it's time to debunk the rhetoric.
The two candidates for governor have spent lots of energy and money debating whether North Carolina has lost our mojo, pointing out who is to blame. With days remaining before the November 6 elections it's time to debunk the rhetoric.
 
Regrettably, it is not likely that the Beaufort County Board of Education election will get much attention this year amidst all the hoopla of a presidential/gubernatorial election.
Regrettably, it is not likely that the Beaufort County Board of Education election will get much attention this year amidst all the hoopla of a presidential/gubernatorial election.
 
We've talked about A LOT of stuff in the 2012 race for governor of North Carolina. We've heard a lot about Pat McCrory's tax returns. We've been treated to commercials featuring a Pat McCrory puppet.
We've talked about A LOT of stuff in the 2012 race for governor of North Carolina. We've heard a lot about Pat McCrory's tax returns. We've been treated to commercials featuring a Pat McCrory puppet.
 
School accountability comes in two forms. Either parents keep schools accountable by "voting with their feet" or states compel public school districts to administer standardized tests.
School accountability comes in two forms. Either parents keep schools accountable by "voting with their feet" or states compel public school districts to administer standardized tests.
 
A good many polls are being conducted about who is ahead, and as to which candidate could possibly win the upcoming presidential election. Our Advice: Don't believe anything you see or hear.
A good many polls are being conducted about who is ahead, and as to which candidate could possibly win the upcoming presidential election. Our Advice: Don't believe anything you see or hear.
 
Legislative redistricting in 2011 created a new state House District 6 that left an incumbent from each major party running to serve the same district.
Legislative redistricting in 2011 created a new state House District 6 that left an incumbent from each major party running to serve the same district.
 
While the national Democratic ticket is enjoying a modest lift in the polls after the convention in Charlotte, the party's gubernatorial nominee, Walter Dalton, remains significantly behind Republican Pat McCrory.
While the national Democratic ticket is enjoying a modest lift in the polls after the convention in Charlotte, the party's gubernatorial nominee, Walter Dalton, remains significantly behind Republican Pat McCrory.
 
Dan Forest, Republican nominee for NC Lt. Governor, today announced that Ralph Reed of the Faith and Freedom Coalition will travel to North Carolina for his campaign.
Dan Forest, Republican nominee for NC Lt. Governor, today announced that Ralph Reed of the Faith and Freedom Coalition will travel to North Carolina for his campaign.
 
The media and the left have told us -- again and again -- that a vice-presidential nominee MATTERS because he /she will be "a heartbeat away from the presidency" if the election goes their way.
The media and the left have told us -- again and again -- that a vice-presidential nominee MATTERS because he /she will be "a heartbeat away from the presidency" if the election goes their way.
 
The Obama Justice Department ignored videoed voter intimidation by the New Black Panther party, but has sued the states for daring to suggest using voter IDs.
The Obama Justice Department ignored videoed voter intimidation by the New Black Panther party, but has sued the states for daring to suggest using voter IDs.
 
If one is interested in what realistically passes for total Conservative political discourse in Beaufort County, one must visit the Conservative Republican Club, Thursday Night, September 13, 2012.
If one is interested in what realistically passes for total Conservative political discourse in Beaufort County, one must visit the Conservative Republican Club, Thursday Night, September 13, 2012.
 
The Democrat majority on the NC state board of elections has voted to dramatically expand early voting in predominantly Democrat areas over the strenuous objections of Republicans.
The Democrat majority on the NC state board of elections has voted to dramatically expand early voting in predominantly Democrat areas over the strenuous objections of Republicans.
 
The contrast could not have been more stark. Four years ago, Sen. Barack Obama used soaring rhetoric to project his first term in office would lead to a time we would tell future generations that the rise of the oceans receded and the planet began to heal.
The contrast could not have been more stark. Four years ago, Sen. Barack Obama used soaring rhetoric to project his first term in office would lead to a time we would tell future generations that the rise of the oceans receded and the planet began to heal.
 
Between 1996 and 2012, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction authored, field-tested, administered, and analyzed nearly all end-of-grade and end-of-course tests under the ABCs of Public Education accountability program.
Between 1996 and 2012, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction authored, field-tested, administered, and analyzed nearly all end-of-grade and end-of-course tests under the ABCs of Public Education accountability program.
 
Remember the video of Robin Hayes's temper tantrum at the RNC? There was an older gentleman in the video who was invited as a guest speaker to explain his concerns with the rules changes.
Remember the video of Robin Hayes's temper tantrum at the RNC? There was an older gentleman in the video who was invited as a guest speaker to explain his concerns with the rules changes.
 
From Tuesday, September 4 to Thursday, September 6, 2012, the Democrats, in America's two party system, revealed to all Americans their core belief system, which was well beyond what even I have been conditioned to expect.
From Tuesday, September 4 to Thursday, September 6, 2012, the Democrats, in America's two party system, revealed to all Americans their core belief system, which was well beyond what even I have been conditioned to expect.
 
The last presidential election that focused squarely on issues was the 1972 Nixon-McGovern campaign. Since then campaigns have spent more time and money framing their opponent than dealing with issues.
The last presidential election that focused squarely on issues was the 1972 Nixon-McGovern campaign. Since then campaigns have spent more time and money framing their opponent than dealing with issues.
 
A former chief of staff in the U.S. Labor Department takes issue with former President Bill Clinton's assertion that Americans are better off now than they were four years ago, especially when it comes to younger adults.
A former chief of staff in the U.S. Labor Department takes issue with former President Bill Clinton's assertion that Americans are better off now than they were four years ago, especially when it comes to younger adults.
 
Cook leads among Republican voters 86 percent to 11 percent. Unaffiliated voters, which make up 23 percent of voters in this district, are breaking to Cook by a 5-point margin, with 46 percent backing him, compared to 41 percent for the Democrat.
Cook leads among Republican voters 86 percent to 11 percent. Unaffiliated voters, which make up 23 percent of voters in this district, are breaking to Cook by a 5-point margin, with 46 percent backing him, compared to 41 percent for the Democrat.
 
History, and apparently the current polls and focus groups, are telling both presidential campaigns that the hot topic among voters right now is: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
History, and apparently the current polls and focus groups, are telling both presidential campaigns that the hot topic among voters right now is: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
 
A rocky second day of the Democratic National Convention almost ended with a flourish, as former President Bill Clinton formally nominated President Obama for a second term of office.
A rocky second day of the Democratic National Convention almost ended with a flourish, as former President Bill Clinton formally nominated President Obama for a second term of office.
 
Well, the freak show in Charlotte is winding down. We've been treated to a celebration of abortion, the booing of God, and serious - I think - attempts to make us believe things are going GREAT.
Well, the freak show in Charlotte is winding down. We've been treated to a celebration of abortion, the booing of God, and serious - I think - attempts to make us believe things are going GREAT.
 
Some saw wisdom in the decision by the Democratic National Convention Committee to move tonight's nomination speeches by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden from Bank of America Stadium to Time Warner Cable Arena. Others had mixed emotions. Many were displeased.
Some saw wisdom in the decision by the Democratic National Convention Committee to move tonight's nomination speeches by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden from Bank of America Stadium to Time Warner Cable Arena. Others had mixed emotions. Many were displeased.
 
The official theme of the first night of the Democratic National Convention may have been "Americans Coming Together," but anyone listening to the speeches and watching the videos heard little more than a litany of grievances from the swamps of identity politics.
The official theme of the first night of the Democratic National Convention may have been "Americans Coming Together," but anyone listening to the speeches and watching the videos heard little more than a litany of grievances from the swamps of identity politics.
 
Mormon Democrats got a boost Tuesday when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told an estimated 300 faithful, "Ladies and gentlemen, be proud of who you are."
Mormon Democrats got a boost Tuesday when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told an estimated 300 faithful, "Ladies and gentlemen, be proud of who you are."
 
Many Republicans have experienced frequent disregard for rules in the caucus and convention process. These experiences demonstrate that we all must redouble our efforts to uphold the integrity of our party's caucus and convention process.
Many Republicans have experienced frequent disregard for rules in the caucus and convention process. These experiences demonstrate that we all must redouble our efforts to uphold the integrity of our party's caucus and convention process.
 
In March 2012, a new survey of the state line separating North and South Carolina resulted in 93 property owners being sent, as it were, into the other state.
In March 2012, a new survey of the state line separating North and South Carolina resulted in 93 property owners being sent, as it were, into the other state.
 
I was listening to Rush discuss the flap over the rules changes at the GOP national convention. He made an excellent point:
I was listening to Rush discuss the flap over the rules changes at the GOP national convention. He made an excellent point:
 
Thousands of Paul Ryan supporters gave up their Labor Day on Monday (9-3-12) to attend a rally on the ECU campus at which Paul Ryan promised those in attendance that he and Mitt Romney would move immediately after being elected to repeal ObamaCare.
Thousands of Paul Ryan supporters gave up their Labor Day on Monday (9-3-12) to attend a rally on the ECU campus at which Paul Ryan promised those in attendance that he and Mitt Romney would move immediately after being elected to repeal ObamaCare.
 
Some regular readers of this blog have shared a great video with me from the recently-completed national Republican Convention in Tampa.
Some regular readers of this blog have shared a great video with me from the recently-completed national Republican Convention in Tampa.
 
This week of watching the Republican National Convention, I have had a guilty pleasure of switching between Fox and MSNBC, if only for the humor.
This week of watching the Republican National Convention, I have had a guilty pleasure of switching between Fox and MSNBC, if only for the humor.
 
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