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One thing they are superb at is Circular Firing Squads. And we've seen another example of this in the House 6 campaign.
 
State officials are scrambling to close a Medicaid shortfall that could be as high as a quarter-billion dollars, or risk being unable to deliver services to recipients and make payments to providers.
State officials are scrambling to close a Medicaid shortfall that could be as high as a quarter-billion dollars, or risk being unable to deliver services to recipients and make payments to providers.
 
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
 
Will Roger is reported to have said: "All I know is what I read in the newspaper." Fortunately we have better sources of news and information these days.
Will Roger is reported to have said: "All I know is what I read in the newspaper." Fortunately we have better sources of news and information these days.
 
We seldom hear anything from Barack Obama that we can agree with, primarily because anything he says we weigh against what he has actually done. But Tuesday (4-3-12) he said something we not only agree with, but think it was profound.
We seldom hear anything from Barack Obama that we can agree with, primarily because anything he says we weigh against what he has actually done. But Tuesday (4-3-12) he said something we not only agree with, but think it was profound.
 
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Al Sharpton has announced that he will call for an escalation of civil disobedience if George Zimmerman is not arrested soon.
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Al Sharpton has announced that he will call for an escalation of civil disobedience if George Zimmerman is not arrested soon.
 
We recently published an article about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It stirred up a ruckus, all the way to Sen. Richard Burr's office.
We recently published an article about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It stirred up a ruckus, all the way to Sen. Richard Burr's office.
 
How much does your liberty mean to you? The time has come to stand up for your children and grandchildren.
How much does your liberty mean to you? The time has come to stand up for your children and grandchildren.
 
We reported that indications are that Raleigh-based GOP leaders were involved in recruiting Arthur Williams and Jerry Evans, both former Democrats who recently switched parties, to run in local legislative races.
We reported that indications are that Raleigh-based GOP leaders were involved in recruiting Arthur Williams and Jerry Evans, both former Democrats who recently switched parties, to run in local legislative races.
 
Within the last three months the Federal government has moved to allow the confiscation of virtually all private property in the United States, the nationalization of entire industries and the indefinite detention of American citizens.
Within the last three months the Federal government has moved to allow the confiscation of virtually all private property in the United States, the nationalization of entire industries and the indefinite detention of American citizens.
 
There are currently two issues on Beaufort County's front burner: The Pantego Wind Farm and the Southside Industrial Park. Both of these issues, and the way the Board of Commissioners is dealing with each, offer classic examples of why Beaufort County is in such bad economic shape today. Here's why.
There are currently two issues on Beaufort County's front burner: The Pantego Wind Farm and the Southside Industrial Park. Both of these issues, and the way the Board of Commissioners is dealing with each, offer classic examples of why Beaufort County is in such bad economic shape today. Here's why.
 
We think this issue needs further discussion, if for no other reason than Washington Electric Utility is implementing a program to install "Smart Meters" in its service area.
We think this issue needs further discussion, if for no other reason than Washington Electric Utility is implementing a program to install "Smart Meters" in its service area.
 
Interesting things are going on in North Carolina about transportation. We now have toll roads and ferry fees.
Interesting things are going on in North Carolina about transportation. We now have toll roads and ferry fees.
 
Moreover, we would suggest that Beaufort County and the City of Washington have both done the same thing, in much the same ways. In Beaufort County we are seeing the folly of unsound economic development policies.
Moreover, we would suggest that Beaufort County and the City of Washington have both done the same thing, in much the same ways. In Beaufort County we are seeing the folly of unsound economic development policies.
 
Yogi Berra is reported to have told this story: A reporter once ask me, "why do you argue about an umpire's call. Have you ever gotten one to change the call?" To which Yogi responded: "Of course not, but I ain't arguing about the last call, I'm arguing about the next call."
Yogi Berra is reported to have told this story: A reporter once ask me, "why do you argue about an umpire's call. Have you ever gotten one to change the call?" To which Yogi responded: "Of course not, but I ain't arguing about the last call, I'm arguing about the next call."
 
There is a vociferous debate going on in North Carolina right now between commercial fishermen and sports fishermen. Due to a highly funded lobbying campaign the sports fishermen are winning.
There is a vociferous debate going on in North Carolina right now between commercial fishermen and sports fishermen. Due to a highly funded lobbying campaign the sports fishermen are winning.
 
The Barack Obama State of the Union address Tuesday (1-24-12) night was, if nothing else, two things: Rehashed proposals that have no chance of passing, many of which have already been rejected by the Democrats in Congress and outright lies or distortions of fact.
The Barack Obama State of the Union address Tuesday (1-24-12) night was, if nothing else, two things: Rehashed proposals that have no chance of passing, many of which have already been rejected by the Democrats in Congress and outright lies or distortions of fact.
 
The Federal government (i.e. Barack Obama) has spent over four trillion dollars attempting to stimulate the economy.
The Federal government (i.e. Barack Obama) has spent over four trillion dollars attempting to stimulate the economy.
 
It perfectly illustrates how absolutely rotten our State Government has become and if the good people of North Carolina don't do something about it they have no one to blame but themselves.
It perfectly illustrates how absolutely rotten our State Government has become and if the good people of North Carolina don't do something about it they have no one to blame but themselves.
 
We fully realize that there are many people who just don't like to hear someone called a liar. We don't either. But when it is the truth it is a lie not to call it what it is.
We fully realize that there are many people who just don't like to hear someone called a liar. We don't either. But when it is the truth it is a lie not to call it what it is.
 
Government control of the economy has never worked anywhere in the word as well as has free enterprise.
Government control of the economy has never worked anywhere in the word as well as has free enterprise.
 
At their regular monthly meeting (1-9-12) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise the sales tax in the county by a quarter of a cent if a referendum they propose to be put on the ballot in May passes.
At their regular monthly meeting (1-9-12) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise the sales tax in the county by a quarter of a cent if a referendum they propose to be put on the ballot in May passes.
 
If we were cynical we would say, when it comes to the Golden LEAF it's who you know that counts. The Golden LEAF can even take a good idea and screw it up with crony capitalism among the Good Ole Boys.
If we were cynical we would say, when it comes to the Golden LEAF it's who you know that counts. The Golden LEAF can even take a good idea and screw it up with crony capitalism among the Good Ole Boys.
 
The Gang of Five on the County Commission (Cayton, Langley, McRoy, Booth and Klemm) have spent over eight million dollars since 2005 on the Economic Development Commission.
The Gang of Five on the County Commission (Cayton, Langley, McRoy, Booth and Klemm) have spent over eight million dollars since 2005 on the Economic Development Commission.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners have heard from the developer of a wind farm near Pantego as well as some of the landowners who hope to lease their land to the developer, Invenergy, and from residents opposed to building the wind farm near the Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge.
The Beaufort County Commissioners have heard from the developer of a wind farm near Pantego as well as some of the landowners who hope to lease their land to the developer, Invenergy, and from residents opposed to building the wind farm near the Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge.
 
U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder, responding to criticism of him over the Fast and Furious gunrunning scandal said: "This is a way to get at the president because of the way I can be identified with him, both due to the nature of our relationship, the fact that we're both African-American.
U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder, responding to criticism of him over the Fast and Furious gunrunning scandal said: "This is a way to get at the president because of the way I can be identified with him, both due to the nature of our relationship, the fact that we're both African-American.
 
What do Tommy Thompson, Economic Developer for Beaufort County, Bev. Perdue and Nancy Pelosi have in common? They are all economic illiterates. Let us explain.
What do Tommy Thompson, Economic Developer for Beaufort County, Bev. Perdue and Nancy Pelosi have in common? They are all economic illiterates. Let us explain.
 
Last week we were treated to pictures of an American drone captured in Iran. Less noticed in the spin coming out of the White House about Obama's winning the War in Iraq was a note that American drones will continue to operate over Iraq.
Last week we were treated to pictures of an American drone captured in Iran. Less noticed in the spin coming out of the White House about Obama's winning the War in Iraq was a note that American drones will continue to operate over Iraq.
 
The Pantego Wind Farm continues to attract attention by the Beaufort County Commissioners, if for no other reason than several members of the public are intent on being sure the Commissioners understand the issues and the company is putting for a valiant effort to "sell" the project.
The Pantego Wind Farm continues to attract attention by the Beaufort County Commissioners, if for no other reason than several members of the public are intent on being sure the Commissioners understand the issues and the company is putting for a valiant effort to "sell" the project.
 
Proof that we have an economic illiterate for President of the United States was clearly demonstrated Sunday night (12-12-11) on 60 Minutes when Steve Croft interviewed Barack Obama.
Proof that we have an economic illiterate for President of the United States was clearly demonstrated Sunday night (12-12-11) on 60 Minutes when Steve Croft interviewed Barack Obama.
 
Barack Obama made a speech the other day in Osawatomie, Kansas declaring that capitalism and a free market economy have failed and we need to redefine the American system.
Barack Obama made a speech the other day in Osawatomie, Kansas declaring that capitalism and a free market economy have failed and we need to redefine the American system.
 
Most people, especially in Beaufort County, do not live within the city limits of a municipality and most do not even live close enough to be threatened by annexation.
Most people, especially in Beaufort County, do not live within the city limits of a municipality and most do not even live close enough to be threatened by annexation.
 
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