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A Commissioner's View  

We will provide an opinion, through the experience of 4 term county commissioner Stan Deatherage, that will provide an insider's approach to problem solving through governing.

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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.
 
And while this is my byline, and while all of words expressed below may have well been mine - they are not - most are from citizen Warren Smith.
And while this is my byline, and while all of words expressed below may have well been mine - they are not - most are from citizen Warren Smith.
 
Economic Development, or the lack thereof in Beaufort County, is a major issue.
 
Yes, I knew there were problems at the state level in the North Carolina Democrat Party, but then again, whom among us "should cast the first stone" ... and by that, I mean: Just look at way the leadership of the Republican party politicians in Raleigh comport themselves.
Yes, I knew there were problems at the state level in the North Carolina Democrat Party, but then again, whom among us "should cast the first stone" ... and by that, I mean: Just look at way the leadership of the Republican party politicians in Raleigh comport themselves.
 
For some people, it does not matter whom I endorse for elected office. I well understand that; however, I offer prayer that these, and other, voters are not so petty that my endorsement gives them purpose to show up just to vote against my favored candidate.
For some people, it does not matter whom I endorse for elected office. I well understand that; however, I offer prayer that these, and other, voters are not so petty that my endorsement gives them purpose to show up just to vote against my favored candidate.
 
The "hope," the "change," and the "kool aide" of deep affective devotion is still a condition of the most devoted Obama supporters here in America, and most especially in Lake County Florida.
The "hope," the "change," and the "kool aide" of deep affective devotion is still a condition of the most devoted Obama supporters here in America, and most especially in Lake County Florida.
 
Andrew Breitbart, who fashioned himself as a Don Quixote like figure tilting against the allegorical windmills of the near-overwhelming establishment of Liberal Meidia bias, has died of natural causes.
Andrew Breitbart, who fashioned himself as a Don Quixote like figure tilting against the allegorical windmills of the near-overwhelming establishment of Liberal Meidia bias, has died of natural causes.
 
These two videos, sent to me by contributor George Schryer, express what I've noticed for some time, the seeds of which were sown almost three decades ago.
These two videos, sent to me by contributor George Schryer, express what I've noticed for some time, the seeds of which were sown almost three decades ago.
 
Irrespective of any political message inherent with the commercial, Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" ad, featuring Clint Eastwood, it was most notable on two fronts: It was by far the most successful commercial in Super Bowl XLVI and Clint Eastwood can still command our attention.
Irrespective of any political message inherent with the commercial, Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" ad, featuring Clint Eastwood, it was most notable on two fronts: It was by far the most successful commercial in Super Bowl XLVI and Clint Eastwood can still command our attention.
 
Today I saw a bumper sticker that read: I Love my country. I just don't trust my government.
Today I saw a bumper sticker that read: I Love my country. I just don't trust my government.
 
President Barack Obama is "crazy like a fox," and he knows how to get elected - he's proven that. What he has not proven is that he possesses the qualities to lead an intelligent People.
President Barack Obama is "crazy like a fox," and he knows how to get elected - he's proven that. What he has not proven is that he possesses the qualities to lead an intelligent People.
 
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gringrich and Texas Governor Rick Perry completely self-destructed on the campaign trail in their quest for the Republican nomination for president.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gringrich and Texas Governor Rick Perry completely self-destructed on the campaign trail in their quest for the Republican nomination for president.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners have much to consider currently, and they would be wise to concentrate on areas where they can effect positive change.
Beaufort County Commissioners have much to consider currently, and they would be wise to concentrate on areas where they can effect positive change.
 
What has become both a most celebrated, and scorned political movement is now at the level of full accountability to the public.
What has become both a most celebrated, and scorned political movement is now at the level of full accountability to the public.
 
The United States of America may be broken. Are you ready to do your part to pick up the pieces and rebuild us?
The United States of America may be broken. Are you ready to do your part to pick up the pieces and rebuild us?
 
President Barack Obama's ongoing "soak the rich because they are evil campaign" is finally spawning a cop-cat movement, which was always his intended purpose.
President Barack Obama's ongoing "soak the rich because they are evil campaign" is finally spawning a cop-cat movement, which was always his intended purpose.
 
Why the titular "The Amazing Story of the Incredible Shrinking President?" Because the man, who is presiding as the chief executive charged with leading the most influential nation in this most unsettled world, is becoming very small, very quickly.
Why the titular "The Amazing Story of the Incredible Shrinking President?" Because the man, who is presiding as the chief executive charged with leading the most influential nation in this most unsettled world, is becoming very small, very quickly.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners have many duties, but the most important responsibility that is theirs to reconcile is the setting of an ad valorem (property) tax rate.
Beaufort County Commissioners have many duties, but the most important responsibility that is theirs to reconcile is the setting of an ad valorem (property) tax rate.
 
As someone who lives and dies by the strength of his opinion, on a variety of platforms, I am always intrigued by those who treat their opinions as something of an entity that is in constant transition.
As someone who lives and dies by the strength of his opinion, on a variety of platforms, I am always intrigued by those who treat their opinions as something of an entity that is in constant transition.
 
Okay, I get it. I need to do what you tell me to do, and be more amenable to your loyal readers, whom you control.
Okay, I get it. I need to do what you tell me to do, and be more amenable to your loyal readers, whom you control.
 
I have not fully weighed in on this fact, as others have in my publication and in the Beaufort Observer, but honestly, with my time in such short supply, I have to pick my spots.
I have not fully weighed in on this fact, as others have in my publication and in the Beaufort Observer, but honestly, with my time in such short supply, I have to pick my spots.
 
Politics in Beaufort County have always been like the step-child of dysfunctional parenting.
 
We are a Republic. We are represented by those who most reflect our values. How will you make a difference?
 
I wish I could say that all politicians have the taxpayer's best interests at heart, but in this election for Beaufort County Commissioner, we are finding out otherwise.
I wish I could say that all politicians have the taxpayer's best interests at heart, but in this election for Beaufort County Commissioner, we are finding out otherwise.
 
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interests in Beaufort County?
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interests in Beaufort County?
 
Good old-fashioned (John Maynard) Keynesian economic stimulus is not necessarily a bad thing; not if you spend the public’s money wisely.
Good old-fashioned (John Maynard) Keynesian economic stimulus is not necessarily a bad thing; not if you spend the public’s money wisely.
 
President Barack Obama cares more for his muddle-headed constituents than he does about the environment. He proves this daily with his sweeping inaction in the Gulf.
President Barack Obama cares more for his muddle-headed constituents than he does about the environment. He proves this daily with his sweeping inaction in the Gulf.
 
Was it a private meeting with only the Washington Daily News having access? We mean to find out.
 
Does the discredited, publicly funded political action committee for Barak Obama, ACORN, remain as a remnant within the context of the local census management team?
Does the discredited, publicly funded political action committee for Barak Obama, ACORN, remain as a remnant within the context of the local census management team?
 
At the NACo Lesgislative Conference in Washington, DC, the philosophy of the "The Man" was well engaged.
At the NACo Lesgislative Conference in Washington, DC, the philosophy of the "The Man" was well engaged.
 
The Democrat Machine wishes that I could have been there for the "goosebumps" that day, as we quickened our pace to become the nation of ObamaLand.
The Democrat Machine wishes that I could have been there for the "goosebumps" that day, as we quickened our pace to become the nation of ObamaLand.
 
This begins the exposition of an extended communication effort proffered by the N.C. Democrat Machine to my person. I am exposing it now because of how wierd it has all become in ObamaLand.
This begins the exposition of an extended communication effort proffered by the N.C. Democrat Machine to my person. I am exposing it now because of how wierd it has all become in ObamaLand.
 
Governor Beverly Perdue explains to Beaufort County citizens that she would rather remain noncommittal on the effects of illegal immigration.
Governor Beverly Perdue explains to Beaufort County citizens that she would rather remain noncommittal on the effects of illegal immigration.
 
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