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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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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, August 9, 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, August 9, 2012.
 
Voter Integrity Project of North Carolina today at 1:30 officially challenged of 386 deceased Wake County citizens who they claim are still on the voter roll as part of the group's statewide effort to remove deceased voters from county election rolls.
Voter Integrity Project of North Carolina today at 1:30 officially challenged of 386 deceased Wake County citizens who they claim are still on the voter roll as part of the group's statewide effort to remove deceased voters from county election rolls.
 
This morning at the Pitt County Board of Elections, "Organizing for America" (ACORN) succeeded in pushing its brand of "community organizing" in Pitt County for this November's election by convincing the board to approve Sunday voting.
This morning at the Pitt County Board of Elections, "Organizing for America" (ACORN) succeeded in pushing its brand of "community organizing" in Pitt County for this November's election by convincing the board to approve Sunday voting.
 
Much has been reported, of recent, regarding President/Candidate Barack Obama's unscripted comments, while campaigning over the past weekend, revealing his limited understanding of the creation of capital, of jobs, and the very core of what drives America's capitalist economy.
Much has been reported, of recent, regarding President/Candidate Barack Obama's unscripted comments, while campaigning over the past weekend, revealing his limited understanding of the creation of capital, of jobs, and the very core of what drives America's capitalist economy.
 
As North Carolina voters avoided the voting booth by the millions on Tuesday, election officials and academics called on the General Assembly to scrap the state's expensive, no-show runoff elections.
As North Carolina voters avoided the voting booth by the millions on Tuesday, election officials and academics called on the General Assembly to scrap the state's expensive, no-show runoff elections.
 
We'd like to think yesterday's run-off primary signals the start of a revolution in American politics.
 
In North Carolina, the politician seeking the nomination of their party, by virtue of the primary, must win 40% of the vote in that primary, irrespective of the number of contestants in that race.
In North Carolina, the politician seeking the nomination of their party, by virtue of the primary, must win 40% of the vote in that primary, irrespective of the number of contestants in that race.
 
In one of the most astounding events in recent years, Speaker Thom Tillis waded into the controversial Republican Primary--repeat Republican Primary--in an amazing Facebook exchange with Lisa Marley, the publisher of the Truth or Dare blog and a well-respected Republican activist from Dare County.
In one of the most astounding events in recent years, Speaker Thom Tillis waded into the controversial Republican Primary--repeat Republican Primary--in an amazing Facebook exchange with Lisa Marley, the publisher of the Truth or Dare blog and a well-respected Republican activist from Dare County.
 
I understand that Rep. Walter Jones has come out to support Arthur Williams in the run-off election for NC House for district 6. I'm sure there is a political reason.
I understand that Rep. Walter Jones has come out to support Arthur Williams in the run-off election for NC House for district 6. I'm sure there is a political reason.
 
Dan Forest for Lt. Governor today announced a second wave of endorsements for his campaign for Lt. Governor in the July 17th runoff election.
Dan Forest for Lt. Governor today announced a second wave of endorsements for his campaign for Lt. Governor in the July 17th runoff election.
 
Second quarter campaign finance reports show that Arthur Williams is spending big to try to win his race against grassroots candidate Mattie Lawson.
Second quarter campaign finance reports show that Arthur Williams is spending big to try to win his race against grassroots candidate Mattie Lawson.
 
I shouldn't care really. I have often worked harder for a cause than the cause actually deserved. It is my nature, I suppose, to toil in the vineyards diligently, and know strongly my purpose, which at one time was to do my best to actually help my Republican party to stand for something.
I shouldn't care really. I have often worked harder for a cause than the cause actually deserved. It is my nature, I suppose, to toil in the vineyards diligently, and know strongly my purpose, which at one time was to do my best to actually help my Republican party to stand for something.
 
From the mountains to the coast, floods of endorsements for John Tedesco continue to call on voters to pick the only proven conservative in the race who has the vision and tenacity to improve our schools.
From the mountains to the coast, floods of endorsements for John Tedesco continue to call on voters to pick the only proven conservative in the race who has the vision and tenacity to improve our schools.
 
The Civitas Review magazine will be published shortly. As the July 17 Second Primary approaches, here's a preview of an article from the magazine.
The Civitas Review magazine will be published shortly. As the July 17 Second Primary approaches, here's a preview of an article from the magazine.
 
Williams voted FOR Pryor Gibson's bill to help raise gasoline prices by reducing competition. That no doubt pleased the Petroleum Marketers Association who pushed the bill, but it should offend everyone who buys gasoline, whether for business or personal use.
Williams voted FOR Pryor Gibson's bill to help raise gasoline prices by reducing competition. That no doubt pleased the Petroleum Marketers Association who pushed the bill, but it should offend everyone who buys gasoline, whether for business or personal use.
 
The Dan Forest for Lt. Governor campaign today released the following endorsements for his campaign. This list is a partial listing of endorsements for Dan's campaign, as more will be released this week.
The Dan Forest for Lt. Governor campaign today released the following endorsements for his campaign. This list is a partial listing of endorsements for Dan's campaign, as more will be released this week.
 
This District Meeting brought together over 65 movers and shakers attendees of County Chairman, Vice-Chairman, members at large and State Candidates for the 3rd District.
This District Meeting brought together over 65 movers and shakers attendees of County Chairman, Vice-Chairman, members at large and State Candidates for the 3rd District.
 
Eagle Forum PAC, a conservative public policy organization founded by Phyllis Schlafly endorses Dan Forest for North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor.
Eagle Forum PAC, a conservative public policy organization founded by Phyllis Schlafly endorses Dan Forest for North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor.
 
Within hours of the June 28 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court affirming that the federal Affordable Care Act is constitutional, Republicans in Congress launched an attempt to get rid of the health care legislation.
Within hours of the June 28 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court affirming that the federal Affordable Care Act is constitutional, Republicans in Congress launched an attempt to get rid of the health care legislation.
 
OBX Tea Party believes that the following candidates on the ballot for the July 17 Runoff best represent the Tea Party values of limited government, fiscal responsibility and free markets:
OBX Tea Party believes that the following candidates on the ballot for the July 17 Runoff best represent the Tea Party values of limited government, fiscal responsibility and free markets:
 
Gov. Beverly Perdue on Sunday vetoed legislation that would have paved the way for a robust local energy sector, lured private investment to the state and created new jobs for North Carolinians.
Gov. Beverly Perdue on Sunday vetoed legislation that would have paved the way for a robust local energy sector, lured private investment to the state and created new jobs for North Carolinians.
 
They are heralding solutions to education woes, an anemic economy, joblessness and illegal immigration, but Republican congressional and lieutenant governor candidates in North Carolina's July 17 runoff elections lament that their messages will not spark much voter turnout.
They are heralding solutions to education woes, an anemic economy, joblessness and illegal immigration, but Republican congressional and lieutenant governor candidates in North Carolina's July 17 runoff elections lament that their messages will not spark much voter turnout.
 
North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis and Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, House Majority Leader, released the following statements today after the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to override Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of Senate Bill 416, which modifies the procedures for the death penalty.
North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis and Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, House Majority Leader, released the following statements today after the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to override Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of Senate Bill 416, which modifies the procedures for the death penalty.
 
Arthur Williams is continuing to practice his brand of disingenuous politics, just so he can get himself elected to a seat that he is proving every day he is unqualified to hold - not as a Republican.
Arthur Williams is continuing to practice his brand of disingenuous politics, just so he can get himself elected to a seat that he is proving every day he is unqualified to hold - not as a Republican.
 
This primary runoff begins and unless you have been living under a rock, you must know the significance in these runoff elections, especially in eastern North Carolina.
This primary runoff begins and unless you have been living under a rock, you must know the significance in these runoff elections, especially in eastern North Carolina.
 
The Civitas Institute called for the American people to redouble their efforts to overthrow the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today that upheld most of the law, putting the U.S. health care system largely under federal control.
The Civitas Institute called for the American people to redouble their efforts to overthrow the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today that upheld most of the law, putting the U.S. health care system largely under federal control.
 
But there is another extremely important race in the run-off and that is for the Republican nomination for Insurance Commissioner.
 
Bill Cook: We have a good budget and the adjustments to our pervious budget are detailed below. If she vetoes this budget bill, we will try a veto override on Friday or maybe Monday. We have done it in the past and I think we can override her this time.
Bill Cook: We have a good budget and the adjustments to our pervious budget are detailed below. If she vetoes this budget bill, we will try a veto override on Friday or maybe Monday. We have done it in the past and I think we can override her this time.
 
Most people have heard the story of the little boy who cried wolf when there was no wolf. Now might be a good time for Pryor Gibson to revisit Aesop's Fables or the older quotes that bear witness to the same thought: when you make a habit of not telling the truth, people tend not to believe you.
Most people have heard the story of the little boy who cried wolf when there was no wolf. Now might be a good time for Pryor Gibson to revisit Aesop's Fables or the older quotes that bear witness to the same thought: when you make a habit of not telling the truth, people tend not to believe you.
 
Hood Richardson, a long time county commissioner and an even loner proponent of making his comments known on the front window of his commercial building on North Market Street in Washington, NC, is being called to task for placing on his "store" window a political advertisement for Mattie Lawson.
Hood Richardson, a long time county commissioner and an even loner proponent of making his comments known on the front window of his commercial building on North Market Street in Washington, NC, is being called to task for placing on his "store" window a political advertisement for Mattie Lawson.
 
This system worked quite well; they were a great team - Ed was unbeatable and Arthur was to be the ascending Democrat in one local seat or another, after Ed retired, and Ed did one day retire.
This system worked quite well; they were a great team - Ed was unbeatable and Arthur was to be the ascending Democrat in one local seat or another, after Ed retired, and Ed did one day retire.
 
Voter photo ID (House Bill 351) has been dead in the water since Gov. Perdue cut it down with her veto pen last June.
Voter photo ID (House Bill 351) has been dead in the water since Gov. Perdue cut it down with her veto pen last June.
 
Republican women -- aided by Washington state U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers - lined up Tuesday at state party headquarters to chide President Barack Obama for policies they say have harmed women.
Republican women -- aided by Washington state U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers - lined up Tuesday at state party headquarters to chide President Barack Obama for policies they say have harmed women.
 
The schizoid nature of politics can be seen right here in Beaufort County. On our County Commission we have 4 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Yet more of the important votes--and nearly all votes that turn on ideology--are 5 to 2.
The schizoid nature of politics can be seen right here in Beaufort County. On our County Commission we have 4 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Yet more of the important votes--and nearly all votes that turn on ideology--are 5 to 2.
 
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