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During the so-called Arab Spring in the midst of the Egyptian transition from a dictatorship to a democracy, the radical Islamic group known as the Muslim Brotherhood was being sold to the American people by President Barack Obama...
During the so-called Arab Spring in the midst of the Egyptian transition from a dictatorship to a democracy, the radical Islamic group known as the Muslim Brotherhood was being sold to the American people by President Barack Obama...
 
Perfecto Ruano and his wife Walda Luna, both of Wallace, were sentenced Tuesday in federal court to prison terms of 57 months and 81 months, respectively, for operating a fraudulent federal income-tax refund scheme using fake identities
Perfecto Ruano and his wife Walda Luna, both of Wallace, were sentenced Tuesday in federal court to prison terms of 57 months and 81 months, respectively, for operating a fraudulent federal income-tax refund scheme using fake identities
 
Last month, PEN America, the U.S. branch of an international organization, published a strong defense of free speech on college campuses
Last month, PEN America, the U.S. branch of an international organization, published a strong defense of free speech on college campuses
 
With no evidence to back up their claims, U.S. leaders in the State Department publicly accuse the Putin administration of hacking DNC servers as well as the upcoming presidential elections.
With no evidence to back up their claims, U.S. leaders in the State Department publicly accuse the Putin administration of hacking DNC servers as well as the upcoming presidential elections.
 
If Attorney General Roy Cooper's election day lead over incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory eventually becomes a victory, the incoming Democrat will face an incredibly difficult challenge in pushing any of his agenda through a GOP-dominated General Assembly, election analysts say
If Attorney General Roy Cooper's election day lead over incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory eventually becomes a victory, the incoming Democrat will face an incredibly difficult challenge in pushing any of his agenda through a GOP-dominated General Assembly, election analysts say
 
If you think our young people aren't hearing and mirroring the hatred and divisiveness of our culture, think again
If you think our young people aren't hearing and mirroring the hatred and divisiveness of our culture, think again
 
Tuesday’s elections brought many surprises. Certainly one of the larger ones on the state level was Mark Johnson’s victory over State Superintendent June Atkinson
Tuesday’s elections brought many surprises. Certainly one of the larger ones on the state level was Mark Johnson’s victory over State Superintendent June Atkinson
 
It is too early to tell at this writing whether Roy Cooper's slim election night lead over Pat McCrory will hold after the remaining ballots are counted, all ballots are recounted, and all potential legal contests and protests are filed and adjudicated
It is too early to tell at this writing whether Roy Cooper's slim election night lead over Pat McCrory will hold after the remaining ballots are counted, all ballots are recounted, and all potential legal contests and protests are filed and adjudicated
 
McCrae Dowless, who won election as supervisor of Bladen County’s Soil and Water Conservation District, has filed a complaint with his county board of elections, alleging “literally hundreds of fraudulent ballots were cast” in a “massive scheme to run an absentee ballot mill”
McCrae Dowless, who won election as supervisor of Bladen County’s Soil and Water Conservation District, has filed a complaint with his county board of elections, alleging “literally hundreds of fraudulent ballots were cast” in a “massive scheme to run an absentee ballot mill”
 
History was witnessed by millions of Americans and worldwide in the early hours of November 9th.
 
Municipal broadband supporters are gearing up to change a law passed in 2011 that restricts how cities and towns in North Carolina can provide cable and internet services, even though the law recently was upheld by a federal appeals court
Municipal broadband supporters are gearing up to change a law passed in 2011 that restricts how cities and towns in North Carolina can provide cable and internet services, even though the law recently was upheld by a federal appeals court
 
Four classically liberal professors and an economist named Adam Smith walk into a room. No, this isn't the beginning of a bad joke; it was the first event of the Classical Liberals in the Carolinas conference held last week at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte
Four classically liberal professors and an economist named Adam Smith walk into a room. No, this isn't the beginning of a bad joke; it was the first event of the Classical Liberals in the Carolinas conference held last week at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte
 
Hillary Clinton is the most corrupt presidential president this country has ever had the terror of going up against. It really is the U.S. Vs Hillary, and everything is at stake.
Hillary Clinton is the most corrupt presidential president this country has ever had the terror of going up against. It really is the U.S. Vs Hillary, and everything is at stake.
 
A new study authored by energy expert Dr. Timothy Considine of the University of Wyoming finds that North Carolina's 12 percent renewable portfolio standard (RPS) will increase electricity prices by 42 percent by 2020, and cost the Tar Heel State up to 50,000 jobs.
A new study authored by energy expert Dr. Timothy Considine of the University of Wyoming finds that North Carolina's 12 percent renewable portfolio standard (RPS) will increase electricity prices by 42 percent by 2020, and cost the Tar Heel State up to 50,000 jobs.
 
In an exclusive interview with Carolina Journal, UNC system President Margaret Spellings discussed her leadership priorities, the future of UNC's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the impacts of technology on the future of higher education
In an exclusive interview with Carolina Journal, UNC system President Margaret Spellings discussed her leadership priorities, the future of UNC's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the impacts of technology on the future of higher education
 
In light of the FBI's decision yesterday to re-open the investigation of Hillary Clinton's improper use of a private email server, the question I would like to ask now is whether the despicable media will use the same energy and zeal to ask Hillary Clinton to step down.
In light of the FBI's decision yesterday to re-open the investigation of Hillary Clinton's improper use of a private email server, the question I would like to ask now is whether the despicable media will use the same energy and zeal to ask Hillary Clinton to step down.
 
When North Carolina voters in 17 counties cast their ballots this year, they had the option of voting "yes" or "no" for proposed increases in local sales or property taxes
When North Carolina voters in 17 counties cast their ballots this year, they had the option of voting "yes" or "no" for proposed increases in local sales or property taxes
 
The Durham County Board of Elections (as well as many of the other local boards of elections in North Carolina) worked through the Veterans Day holiday today
The Durham County Board of Elections (as well as many of the other local boards of elections in North Carolina) worked through the Veterans Day holiday today
 
An unlikely champion of more university oversight emerged at a recent University of North Carolina system Board of Governors [BOG] meeting
An unlikely champion of more university oversight emerged at a recent University of North Carolina system Board of Governors [BOG] meeting
 
The problems in Durham County on Election Night have been resolved, but much work remains leading up to the Nov. 18 county canvass and the statewide canvass 11 days later
The problems in Durham County on Election Night have been resolved, but much work remains leading up to the Nov. 18 county canvass and the statewide canvass 11 days later
 
The North Carolina Republican Party released the following statement upon announcement of KKK rally scheduled in North Carolina:
The North Carolina Republican Party released the following statement upon announcement of KKK rally scheduled in North Carolina:
 
The Obama White House has run arguably the most anti-law enforcement administration in history.
 
Freedom of speech has been under siege at many American colleges and universities
Freedom of speech has been under siege at many American colleges and universities
 
I had hoped that I had written my last political post, but such naivety is out of character for me. Accordingly, I offer another rant as we begin our assault on the Electoral College and UNFAIRNESS of not allowing the popular vote to select our presidents.
I had hoped that I had written my last political post, but such naivety is out of character for me. Accordingly, I offer another rant as we begin our assault on the Electoral College and UNFAIRNESS of not allowing the popular vote to select our presidents.
 
Tuesday was a good day for alcohol proponents and supporters of bond measures
Tuesday was a good day for alcohol proponents and supporters of bond measures
 
We will be dissecting Tuesday's elections for months to come but there are some immediate takeaways from the outcomes. With three notable exceptions it was a great year for Republicans in North Carolina
We will be dissecting Tuesday's elections for months to come but there are some immediate takeaways from the outcomes. With three notable exceptions it was a great year for Republicans in North Carolina
 
One of the stories that haven't been heavily covered on cable news networks involves Donald Trump's children being registered Democrats.
One of the stories that haven't been heavily covered on cable news networks involves Donald Trump's children being registered Democrats.
 
In the realm of the Limited Voting election scheme, which is rammed down the collective throats of all Beaufort County Citizens and taxpayers, no county commissioner candidate has ever gotten as many votes as did The Hood in this 2016 general election.
In the realm of the Limited Voting election scheme, which is rammed down the collective throats of all Beaufort County Citizens and taxpayers, no county commissioner candidate has ever gotten as many votes as did The Hood in this 2016 general election.
 
I am insulted by Hillary's allegations and campaign ads that make it seem that women vote only with their emotion and their fragile sensibilities. The thought that women can't vote more responsibly is downright insulting.
I am insulted by Hillary's allegations and campaign ads that make it seem that women vote only with their emotion and their fragile sensibilities. The thought that women can't vote more responsibly is downright insulting.
 
Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper has a lead of roughly 5,000 votes in his attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, and Cooper was quick to claim victory Tuesday night, telling supporters
Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper has a lead of roughly 5,000 votes in his attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, and Cooper was quick to claim victory Tuesday night, telling supporters
 
W-e-e-e-l-l-l dogies --- I feel like "The Day The Earth Stood Still" has come to pass today. Who wudda' thunk it???
W-e-e-e-l-l-l dogies --- I feel like "The Day The Earth Stood Still" has come to pass today. Who wudda' thunk it???
 
More than that, however it shows that this is more true in some fields and geographic regions than others and, most significantly, that the leftist trend is becoming more pronounced over time
More than that, however it shows that this is more true in some fields and geographic regions than others and, most significantly, that the leftist trend is becoming more pronounced over time
 
Typically, experts and analysts can distill an election's outcome down to a small list of reasonable conclusions
Typically, experts and analysts can distill an election's outcome down to a small list of reasonable conclusions
 
Donald Trump is tireless and determined. He is committed to the movement, a grassroots movement, which wants to clean up government and make it work FOR the People and not against them.
Donald Trump is tireless and determined. He is committed to the movement, a grassroots movement, which wants to clean up government and make it work FOR the People and not against them.
 
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