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Eric Holder may not be the only miscreant chosen by the Anointed One to run one of the Government Departments.
Eric Holder may not be the only miscreant chosen by the Anointed One to run one of the Government Departments.
 
Friday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) sent a letter to Speaker Boehner calling for a debate and a vote on an authorization to expand military force in Iraq and Syria when Congress reconvenes in November.
Friday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) sent a letter to Speaker Boehner calling for a debate and a vote on an authorization to expand military force in Iraq and Syria when Congress reconvenes in November.
 
There are a lot of Republicans around who would LOVE to see a poll with a number next to Thom Tillis's name that is bigger than the number next to Kay Hagan's name.
There are a lot of Republicans around who would LOVE to see a poll with a number next to Thom Tillis's name that is bigger than the number next to Kay Hagan's name.
 
Those of you who were hoping for a more aggressive strategy out of the Tillis campaign are likely going to be disappointed.
Those of you who were hoping for a more aggressive strategy out of the Tillis campaign are likely going to be disappointed.
 
Being a Conservative once meant something positive - a progressive form of thought.
 
We reported about an "interesting" real estate deal involving Senate candidate Thom Tillis and some high-dollar donors to his campaign.
We reported about an "interesting" real estate deal involving Senate candidate Thom Tillis and some high-dollar donors to his campaign.
 
This week Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) hosted the first ever Special Operations Caucus meeting focused on Marine Special Operations Forces (MARSOC).
This week Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) hosted the first ever Special Operations Caucus meeting focused on Marine Special Operations Forces (MARSOC).
 
Those who want to place government-mandated limits on carbon dioxide (often erroneously and sometimes maliciously referred to as just "carbon") emissions claim that their goal is to keep the planet from overheating — that is, to prevent global warming.
Those who want to place government-mandated limits on carbon dioxide (often erroneously and sometimes maliciously referred to as just "carbon") emissions claim that their goal is to keep the planet from overheating — that is, to prevent global warming.
 
Granted, the "War Weary" case may be the reality for some; however, please understand this one truth: ISIS or ISIL (Obama speak) does not do polls to tap into the pathos of those that they subjugate, and "War Weary" is not a consideration for them.
Granted, the "War Weary" case may be the reality for some; however, please understand this one truth: ISIS or ISIL (Obama speak) does not do polls to tap into the pathos of those that they subjugate, and "War Weary" is not a consideration for them.
 
It's Time For Kay Hagan To Explain To North Carolina Why She Sided With President Obama Over Our State's Law Enforcement Community By Voting To Confirm Debo Adegbile. If Senator Hagan Is Willing To Completely Ignore North Carolinians By Supporting Such A Flawed And Controversial Nominee, She...
It's Time For Kay Hagan To Explain To North Carolina Why She Sided With President Obama Over Our State's Law Enforcement Community By Voting To Confirm Debo Adegbile. If Senator Hagan Is Willing To Completely Ignore North Carolinians By Supporting Such A Flawed And Controversial Nominee, She...
 
Civitas' annual poll of unaffiliated North Carolina voters provides insights into the views of this key voting bloc as the state heads into the election season.
Civitas' annual poll of unaffiliated North Carolina voters provides insights into the views of this key voting bloc as the state heads into the election season.
 
Two Thom Tillis press releases for the time it takes to find and read one.
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was commended by national grassroots organization “In God We Trust” for his work to pass H.R. 343, a bill he introduced to protect military chaplains’ right to close prayers outside of a religious service according to the dictates of their own consciences.
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was commended by national grassroots organization “In God We Trust” for his work to pass H.R. 343, a bill he introduced to protect military chaplains’ right to close prayers outside of a religious service according to the dictates of their own consciences.
 
he drive-bys are working hard to gin up some interest in tonight's US Senate debate. They are trying to sell us on the possibility that this televised event tonight could change the course of the race.
he drive-bys are working hard to gin up some interest in tonight's US Senate debate. They are trying to sell us on the possibility that this televised event tonight could change the course of the race.
 
We posted earlier about the secretive effort by the feds to dump all of those border-crashing kids from South America in various US states – without bothering to inform the governors or other leaders.
We posted earlier about the secretive effort by the feds to dump all of those border-crashing kids from South America in various US states – without bothering to inform the governors or other leaders.
 
On the surface, it's heart-warming to hear statists celebrating the concept of patriotism.
 
The Advancement Project, in a press release dated August 21, announced that the North Carolina NAACP was appealing U.S. District Judge Thomas D. Schroeder’s decision earlier this month to deny a preliminary injunction to block certain provisions of VIVA in the November 2014 election.
The Advancement Project, in a press release dated August 21, announced that the North Carolina NAACP was appealing U.S. District Judge Thomas D. Schroeder’s decision earlier this month to deny a preliminary injunction to block certain provisions of VIVA in the November 2014 election.
 
Kind of sounds like the beginning of a funny joke; however, sadly, it is not.
 
In March of 2011, I wrote a piece about safety. In it I opined that there is no such thing as safety because so called "safety" in reality is the absence of risk.
In March of 2011, I wrote a piece about safety. In it I opined that there is no such thing as safety because so called "safety" in reality is the absence of risk.
 
Every major political matter is always immediately perceived as the last blow which will end America/Civilization/Liberty/The World; each instance we have found the aftermath wasn't as devastating or in fact did not exist whatsoever.
Every major political matter is always immediately perceived as the last blow which will end America/Civilization/Liberty/The World; each instance we have found the aftermath wasn't as devastating or in fact did not exist whatsoever.
 
The US Export-Import Bank is seeking Congress's help to extend its life a little longer.
The US Export-Import Bank is seeking Congress's help to extend its life a little longer.
 
The Obama administration has been implementing new ways to measure economic activity in the United States.
The Obama administration has been implementing new ways to measure economic activity in the United States.
 
It seems like a lifetime ago, but remember the euphoria when Baghdad fell in early 2003?
It seems like a lifetime ago, but remember the euphoria when Baghdad fell in early 2003?
 
When your Social Studies teacher taught you that "the Constitution was written to protect our rights…" did it ever occur to you to wonder from whom we would need to be protected?
When your Social Studies teacher taught you that "the Constitution was written to protect our rights…" did it ever occur to you to wonder from whom we would need to be protected?
 
We usually try to keep our focus on events related to The Carolinas, but the circus in Ferguson, Missouri has us stepping out from those parameters.
We usually try to keep our focus on events related to The Carolinas, but the circus in Ferguson, Missouri has us stepping out from those parameters.
 
This presidency, his pathetic staff, his inept cabinet and their respective departments, and, finally, his accompanying mainstream media are rotten to the core: But how can a nation save itself from itself when it is not smart enough to consider the question?
This presidency, his pathetic staff, his inept cabinet and their respective departments, and, finally, his accompanying mainstream media are rotten to the core: But how can a nation save itself from itself when it is not smart enough to consider the question?
 
The Democrats' Lay Blame approach, so far, may have lost this president the War in Iraq, and created instability worldwide; however, it did win him two terms in office and a Nobel Peace Prize.
The Democrats' Lay Blame approach, so far, may have lost this president the War in Iraq, and created instability worldwide; however, it did win him two terms in office and a Nobel Peace Prize.
 
The U. S. Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 in the Hobby Lobby religious freedom case to support this retail company's first amendment right to hold certain religious and ethical beliefs over the will of the federal government's police power directed by a poorly written, and inconsistently enforced law.
The U. S. Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 in the Hobby Lobby religious freedom case to support this retail company's first amendment right to hold certain religious and ethical beliefs over the will of the federal government's police power directed by a poorly written, and inconsistently enforced law.
 
It is a rhetorical question, so, accordingly, the only acceptible answer to this titular question shall remain, egregiously, yes and HELL YES!
It is a rhetorical question, so, accordingly, the only acceptible answer to this titular question shall remain, egregiously, yes and HELL YES!
 
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