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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 stenography pool in The N&O newsroom trumpeted recently an announcement of an ethics reform package by Democrat gubernatorial candidate Walter Dalton. Apparently, Dalton wants to clean up the legislature -- where he has been serving since 1996.
The stenography pool in The N&O newsroom trumpeted recently an announcement of an ethics reform package by Democrat gubernatorial candidate Walter Dalton. Apparently, Dalton wants to clean up the legislature -- where he has been serving since 1996.
 
Popular Majority Leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Paul "Skip" Stam, will be making an early morning appearance at the Plantation House Restaurant in Washington, NC, Friday September 7th, 2012.
Popular Majority Leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Paul "Skip" Stam, will be making an early morning appearance at the Plantation House Restaurant in Washington, NC, Friday September 7th, 2012.
 
As North Carolina prepares to host its first major party presidential nominating convention, beginning Monday, staff members of Carolina Journal will be in Charlotte covering the proceedings.
As North Carolina prepares to host its first major party presidential nominating convention, beginning Monday, staff members of Carolina Journal will be in Charlotte covering the proceedings.
 
Actor / Director / Producer / Musician and Republican Clint Eastwood will speak to the Republicans, and all of America, tonight at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
Actor / Director / Producer / Musician and Republican Clint Eastwood will speak to the Republicans, and all of America, tonight at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
 
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers is having quite a rocky relationship with folks in her new majority Republican district. A recent survey by Public Policy Polling found that she was leading her Democrat opponent Steve Wilkins by only 44-28 in this VERY Republican district.
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers is having quite a rocky relationship with folks in her new majority Republican district. A recent survey by Public Policy Polling found that she was leading her Democrat opponent Steve Wilkins by only 44-28 in this VERY Republican district.
 
This poll of 600 registered 2012 general election voters in North Carolina was conducted July 16-18, 2012 by National Research, Inc. of Holmdel, NJ.
This poll of 600 registered 2012 general election voters in North Carolina was conducted July 16-18, 2012 by National Research, Inc. of Holmdel, NJ.
 
Dan Forest, Republican nominee for Lt. Governor today announced that former Arkansas Governor and host of Fox News Channel's "Huckabee Show", Governor Mike Huckabee will travel to North Carolina to stump Forest's election campaign.
Dan Forest, Republican nominee for Lt. Governor today announced that former Arkansas Governor and host of Fox News Channel's "Huckabee Show", Governor Mike Huckabee will travel to North Carolina to stump Forest's election campaign.
 
Three GOP congressional challengers gave a preview of their speeches before the Republican National Convention during a morning press teleconference.
Three GOP congressional challengers gave a preview of their speeches before the Republican National Convention during a morning press teleconference.
 
Please join us for dinner and silent auction to support my husband, Donald Dixon, for Beaufort Co. Commissioner.
Please join us for dinner and silent auction to support my husband, Donald Dixon, for Beaufort Co. Commissioner.
 
You should also be aware that major controversy has developed at the convention over proposed rule changes which would take control over much of the nomination process away from the state and local parties and put it in the hands of the national leadership.
You should also be aware that major controversy has developed at the convention over proposed rule changes which would take control over much of the nomination process away from the state and local parties and put it in the hands of the national leadership.
 
This week marks the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will be named the GOP ticket for November's election. We already know that Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be the Democratic ticket.
This week marks the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will be named the GOP ticket for November's election. We already know that Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be the Democratic ticket.
 
Since the onset of the Great Recession, federal legislators have rapidly expanded debt-financed aid-to-state programs.
Since the onset of the Great Recession, federal legislators have rapidly expanded debt-financed aid-to-state programs.
 
Yep. That's the bill of goods wonderboy super-scribe Rob Christensen is trying to sell us in the pages of The N&O:
Yep. That's the bill of goods wonderboy super-scribe Rob Christensen is trying to sell us in the pages of The N&O:
 
"I am having another fundraiser for my election to Senate District 1. Please come or just donate to Committee to Elect Bill Cook."
"I am having another fundraiser for my election to Senate District 1. Please come or just donate to Committee to Elect Bill Cook."
 
Republican Secretary of State candidate Ed Goodwin accused incumbent Democrat Elaine Marshall of backing what he labeled a subversive organization with revolutionary goals during a candidate forum Thursday night.
Republican Secretary of State candidate Ed Goodwin accused incumbent Democrat Elaine Marshall of backing what he labeled a subversive organization with revolutionary goals during a candidate forum Thursday night.
 
Hammering forcefully at what he called President Obama's "raid" on Medicare, divisive re-election tactics and economic policies that have put America on the edge of a fiscal cliff, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan told a Raleigh crowd Wednesday it is imperative to elect Republican challenge
Hammering forcefully at what he called President Obama's "raid" on Medicare, divisive re-election tactics and economic policies that have put America on the edge of a fiscal cliff, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan told a Raleigh crowd Wednesday it is imperative to elect Republican challenge
 
Candidates for North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner Debate will be held in Morehead City on Monday, September 17, 2012. It will be most interesting to see just how the current insurance commissioner, Wayne Goodwin, defends his record.
Candidates for North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner Debate will be held in Morehead City on Monday, September 17, 2012. It will be most interesting to see just how the current insurance commissioner, Wayne Goodwin, defends his record.
 
During President Obama's much-criticized "you didn't build that" speech last month in Roanoke, Va., his main point seemed to be that if you are successful in business you didn't do it alone.
During President Obama's much-criticized "you didn't build that" speech last month in Roanoke, Va., his main point seemed to be that if you are successful in business you didn't do it alone.
 
Debra Goldman, Repubican nominee for State Auditor and Wake County School Board Member, was honored to be a featured speaker at the Paul Ryan victory rally at the Raleigh headquaters of the sheet metal fabrication company SMT.
Debra Goldman, Repubican nominee for State Auditor and Wake County School Board Member, was honored to be a featured speaker at the Paul Ryan victory rally at the Raleigh headquaters of the sheet metal fabrication company SMT.
 
According to Hickman, these Core Values will be posted on the County GOP's website at www.beaufortcountygop.com with links to more detailed explanations about each point.
According to Hickman, these Core Values will be posted on the County GOP's website at www.beaufortcountygop.com with links to more detailed explanations about each point.
 
The N.C. Center for Voter Education and the League of Women Voters of North Carolina invite you to attend a forum featuring this year's candidates for Secretary of State.
The N.C. Center for Voter Education and the League of Women Voters of North Carolina invite you to attend a forum featuring this year's candidates for Secretary of State.
 
It may be a down-ticket race, but the battle for state auditor is showing some pop.
It may be a down-ticket race, but the battle for state auditor is showing some pop.
 
The tables have been turned in the political money wars. North Carolina Republicans, who traditionally lag behind their Democratic rivals in fund-raising, are leading their opponents in most races across the state, although there are some notable exceptions.
The tables have been turned in the political money wars. North Carolina Republicans, who traditionally lag behind their Democratic rivals in fund-raising, are leading their opponents in most races across the state, although there are some notable exceptions.
 
The experts say the recession ended in 2009; the people in North Carolina say it's still going on. Moreover, by a large margin they expect it to drag on for two years or more.
The experts say the recession ended in 2009; the people in North Carolina say it's still going on. Moreover, by a large margin they expect it to drag on for two years or more.
 
I've had some eye-opening discussions recently with two political pros with close ties to GOP candidates on the November ballot in North Carolina. ( They'll be referenced henceforth as StrategistA and StrategistB.)
I've had some eye-opening discussions recently with two political pros with close ties to GOP candidates on the November ballot in North Carolina. ( They'll be referenced henceforth as StrategistA and StrategistB.)
 
The campaign debate season soon will be upon us, with three scheduled meetings between the two major party candidates for governor already lined up.
The campaign debate season soon will be upon us, with three scheduled meetings between the two major party candidates for governor already lined up.
 
Proctor Kidwell has announced his intention to file next week to run for School Board District 5 in the November election.
Proctor Kidwell has announced his intention to file next week to run for School Board District 5 in the November election.
 
North Carolina's state income tax penalizes people's income-generating activities by reducing the rewards to work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship.
North Carolina's state income tax penalizes people's income-generating activities by reducing the rewards to work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship.
 
I've changed my mind about the 2012 campaigns for North Carolina governor. I now think they may actually matter.
I've changed my mind about the 2012 campaigns for North Carolina governor. I now think they may actually matter.
 
I am sure that every one has either seen or heard about the brutal attack ad that a super PAC, Priorities USA, unleashed against Mitt Romney.
I am sure that every one has either seen or heard about the brutal attack ad that a super PAC, Priorities USA, unleashed against Mitt Romney.
 
Taxation is the taking of property and earnings in exchange for governmentally provided goods and services or for redistribution. Legislators may also structure taxes as a policy tool to manipulate constituent actions for or against particular goods or services.
Taxation is the taking of property and earnings in exchange for governmentally provided goods and services or for redistribution. Legislators may also structure taxes as a policy tool to manipulate constituent actions for or against particular goods or services.
 
Every two years since 1996, coinciding with North Carolina's races for governor and lieutenant governor, council of state, and the general assembly, the John Locke Foundation has published a revised edition of Agenda, our public policy guide for candidates and voters.
Every two years since 1996, coinciding with North Carolina's races for governor and lieutenant governor, council of state, and the general assembly, the John Locke Foundation has published a revised edition of Agenda, our public policy guide for candidates and voters.
 
I haven't talked about it much lately, but the Democrats still think that I am a Democrat, and in such a timely manner, I just received this correspondence from Progress NC Action, a liberal Democrat squawk group, loudly professing one inane idea after another.
I haven't talked about it much lately, but the Democrats still think that I am a Democrat, and in such a timely manner, I just received this correspondence from Progress NC Action, a liberal Democrat squawk group, loudly professing one inane idea after another.
 
Things are really tightening up in the race for North Carolina governor. Pat McCrory, the former mayor of Charlotte and a renowned moderate, is the GOP standard bearer against incumbent Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton.
Things are really tightening up in the race for North Carolina governor. Pat McCrory, the former mayor of Charlotte and a renowned moderate, is the GOP standard bearer against incumbent Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton.
 
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