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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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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.
 
Candidate Barack Obama, arguably the most inept president since Jimmy Carter - and because of his complete inarguable abject dishonesty, I will make the argument of his being the most inept - believes he deserves four more years to complete the work he set out to do - make this a socialist nation.
Candidate Barack Obama, arguably the most inept president since Jimmy Carter - and because of his complete inarguable abject dishonesty, I will make the argument of his being the most inept - believes he deserves four more years to complete the work he set out to do - make this a socialist nation.
 
In a word, no. And while free speech is essential to forge a nation that ever strives to protect the liberty and justice that was so hard won, free speech, for the individual, does not come without the tethered responsibility of good citizenship.
In a word, no. And while free speech is essential to forge a nation that ever strives to protect the liberty and justice that was so hard won, free speech, for the individual, does not come without the tethered responsibility of good citizenship.
 
In this overstimulated and under-worked society that now passes as Americana, it is still okay to love your country.
In this overstimulated and under-worked society that now passes as Americana, it is still okay to love your country.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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