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There's nothing worse than a complainer  -  except a complainer who expects someone else to solve a problem. So I have a challenge for conservatives who, with good reason, rail against the state of public education in North Carolina: If you truly believe individual responsibility is a fu
There's nothing worse than a complainer  -  except a complainer who expects someone else to solve a problem. So I have a challenge for conservatives who, with good reason, rail against the state of public education in North Carolina: If you truly believe individual responsibility is a fu
 
You can reform particular organizations  -  a university or a department  -  but you cannot reform education as a whole. Why? Because education is a spontaneous order.
You can reform particular organizations  -  a university or a department  -  but you cannot reform education as a whole. Why? Because education is a spontaneous order.
 
In January 2011, Thom Tillis was elected speaker of the state House. In March, 2011, it hit the media that House leaders were attempting to kill a conservative-promoted measure to eliminate the state's "renewable energy" mandate.
In January 2011, Thom Tillis was elected speaker of the state House. In March, 2011, it hit the media that House leaders were attempting to kill a conservative-promoted measure to eliminate the state's "renewable energy" mandate.
 
Over the past three years, the North Carolina legislature has enacted Ronald Reagan's favorite tax reform, Barry Goldwater's favorite regulatory reform, and Milton Friedman's favorite education reform. Yet some North Carolina conservatives of my acquaintance seem to think that the Republicans who...
Over the past three years, the North Carolina legislature has enacted Ronald Reagan's favorite tax reform, Barry Goldwater's favorite regulatory reform, and Milton Friedman's favorite education reform. Yet some North Carolina conservatives of my acquaintance seem to think that the Republicans who...
 
Political power tends to corrupt, absolute political power tends to corrupt absolutely. Whether it is individuals or political parties, nether should stay in power too long.
Political power tends to corrupt, absolute political power tends to corrupt absolutely. Whether it is individuals or political parties, nether should stay in power too long.
 
Regardless of whether it is measured in nominal, per capita, or inflation-adjusted terms, state spending is increasing.
 
The 18 offenders were hand-picked for a special program, based on their arrest records (not conviction records). All are at high risk to run afoul of the law while they are on parole, probation, or work release.
The 18 offenders were hand-picked for a special program, based on their arrest records (not conviction records). All are at high risk to run afoul of the law while they are on parole, probation, or work release.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos deserve credit for trying to sort out and find solutions to our Mental Health program. North Carolina's 2001 mental health "reforms" have been a disaster and the McCrory administration is the first to seriously address them.
Governor Pat McCrory and DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos deserve credit for trying to sort out and find solutions to our Mental Health program. North Carolina's 2001 mental health "reforms" have been a disaster and the McCrory administration is the first to seriously address them.
 
The liberal Larry Britt and Windy William Buonanno come to almost all the Beaufort County Commissioner meetings these days, and sit on the back row with somber scowling faces.
The liberal Larry Britt and Windy William Buonanno come to almost all the Beaufort County Commissioner meetings these days, and sit on the back row with somber scowling faces.
 
N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper sounded much like a candidate for governor Monday morning when the four-term Democrat addressed the media at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper sounded much like a candidate for governor Monday morning when the four-term Democrat addressed the media at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
 
One of the Tar Heel State’s smallest counties is speaking pretty loudly this week. Gates County is on the border with Virginia in the northeastern quadrant of the state. It’s county GOP organization has jumped head-first into the GOP primary for the US Senate.
One of the Tar Heel State’s smallest counties is speaking pretty loudly this week. Gates County is on the border with Virginia in the northeastern quadrant of the state. It’s county GOP organization has jumped head-first into the GOP primary for the US Senate.
 
The term "spontaneous order" was coined by the economist F.A. Hayek to describe the market economy. He meant that no one designed the world of market exchange; it developed spontaneously as people sought to achieve their goals by coordinating with others in ways that they discovered over time.
The term "spontaneous order" was coined by the economist F.A. Hayek to describe the market economy. He meant that no one designed the world of market exchange; it developed spontaneously as people sought to achieve their goals by coordinating with others in ways that they discovered over time.
 
Herbert Croly was instrumental in describing an alternative vision of government that was radically different than the one pictured by the Founding Fathers  -  Progressivism.
Herbert Croly was instrumental in describing an alternative vision of government that was radically different than the one pictured by the Founding Fathers  -  Progressivism.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
I wish I could comment: 'There are two types of people in this world - Liberals and Conservatives - so let the battle begin for the conscious conscience of today's America!"
I wish I could comment: 'There are two types of people in this world - Liberals and Conservatives - so let the battle begin for the conscious conscience of today's America!"
 
The NSA has been getting a lot of what surely is unwelcome (to them) press and TV coverage lately.
The NSA has been getting a lot of what surely is unwelcome (to them) press and TV coverage lately.
 
As we approach the 2014 vote, the PR stunts, dirty tricksters, and other political slimeballs will start oozing out of the woodwork.
As we approach the 2014 vote, the PR stunts, dirty tricksters, and other political slimeballs will start oozing out of the woodwork.
 
As Americans continue to struggle with a sluggish economy, policymakers could learn useful lessons from a president who served in office more than 80 years ago. That's the view of Amity Shlaes, director of the Four Percent Growth Project at the George W. Bush Center, nationally syndicated...
As Americans continue to struggle with a sluggish economy, policymakers could learn useful lessons from a president who served in office more than 80 years ago. That's the view of Amity Shlaes, director of the Four Percent Growth Project at the George W. Bush Center, nationally syndicated...
 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina officials are scrambling to determine the impacts of accepting President Obama's one-year delay in canceling policies that have been deemed illegal under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina officials are scrambling to determine the impacts of accepting President Obama's one-year delay in canceling policies that have been deemed illegal under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
 
Moving is a hassle. We like the new house, but my kids and I are still living partially out of boxes, figuring out where the light switches are, investigating the source of strange new noises, and otherwise stumbling around.
Moving is a hassle. We like the new house, but my kids and I are still living partially out of boxes, figuring out where the light switches are, investigating the source of strange new noises, and otherwise stumbling around.
 
A large percentage of those Americans also know that government policy had something to do with that bubble, although you do encounter some who insist that it was entirely due to capitalistic greed. (Similarly, there used to be people who insisted that the poor harvests in the Soviet Union were...
A large percentage of those Americans also know that government policy had something to do with that bubble, although you do encounter some who insist that it was entirely due to capitalistic greed. (Similarly, there used to be people who insisted that the poor harvests in the Soviet Union were...
 
Some, including us, have long felt that Downeast is the "red headed stepchild at the family reunion," so to speak, in North Carolina politics.
Some, including us, have long felt that Downeast is the "red headed stepchild at the family reunion," so to speak, in North Carolina politics.
 
Lefties and their mainstream media friends are bending over backwards to distract from Barry Obama's mess by sermonizing on "bullying".
Lefties and their mainstream media friends are bending over backwards to distract from Barry Obama's mess by sermonizing on "bullying".
 
A new report from State Auditor Beth Wood says that the State Surplus Property office likely isn't getting all the revenue it could for taxpayers because of its bidding process, and suggests that the office move to an online bidding process similar to eBay.
A new report from State Auditor Beth Wood says that the State Surplus Property office likely isn't getting all the revenue it could for taxpayers because of its bidding process, and suggests that the office move to an online bidding process similar to eBay.
 
One of the most frequent criticisms we hear about the decision by the Gang of Four (Langley-D, Booth-D, Belcher-D and Klemm-RINO) to build a new jail/law enforcement complex in the Chocowinity Industrial Park is that they did not, and have not, considered all of the alternatives.
One of the most frequent criticisms we hear about the decision by the Gang of Four (Langley-D, Booth-D, Belcher-D and Klemm-RINO) to build a new jail/law enforcement complex in the Chocowinity Industrial Park is that they did not, and have not, considered all of the alternatives.
 
Over the last several years there have been a great many claims about energy subsidies and which sources get more, renewables or traditional sources like coal or oil.
Over the last several years there have been a great many claims about energy subsidies and which sources get more, renewables or traditional sources like coal or oil.
 
The richest man in North Carolina was in DC to demand even more taxpayer-funded preschool.
The richest man in North Carolina was in DC to demand even more taxpayer-funded preschool.
 
"Count yer coins! An' there's no point in tryin' to steal any, Goyle," he added, his beetle-black eyes narrowed. "It's leprechaun gold. Vanishes after a few hours."
"Count yer coins! An' there's no point in tryin' to steal any, Goyle," he added, his beetle-black eyes narrowed. "It's leprechaun gold. Vanishes after a few hours."
 
Rush calls her a "genuine idiot." We've previously characterized Kay Hagan as a nitwit because of her stand on ObamaCare.
Rush calls her a "genuine idiot." We've previously characterized Kay Hagan as a nitwit because of her stand on ObamaCare.
 
John Frank — N&O executive editor John Drescher’s attack shih-tzu — is apparently lobbying for a full-time gig in the lap of his master.
John Frank — N&O executive editor John Drescher’s attack shih-tzu — is apparently lobbying for a full-time gig in the lap of his master.
 
Once again, students are rejecting on-campus speakers who don't toe the politically correct line. At Brown University on October 29, a group of students shouted, chanted, and booed as New York police commissioner Ray Kelly began a lecture on "proactive policing," which includes the controversial...
Once again, students are rejecting on-campus speakers who don't toe the politically correct line. At Brown University on October 29, a group of students shouted, chanted, and booed as New York police commissioner Ray Kelly began a lecture on "proactive policing," which includes the controversial...
 
Enacted in 1978, North Carolina’s Certificate of Need (CON) law was one of many state CON laws adopted to comply with the federal Health Planning Resources Development Act of 1974.
Enacted in 1978, North Carolina’s Certificate of Need (CON) law was one of many state CON laws adopted to comply with the federal Health Planning Resources Development Act of 1974.
 
As Charlotte tries to figure out how to pay for additional passenger rail service, Raleigh decides whether to join with Durham and Chapel Hill to create passenger rail service, and Triad communities decide whether to decide to create passenger rail service, those who pay close attention to actual...
As Charlotte tries to figure out how to pay for additional passenger rail service, Raleigh decides whether to join with Durham and Chapel Hill to create passenger rail service, and Triad communities decide whether to decide to create passenger rail service, those who pay close attention to actual...
 
Winston-Salem radio host Bill Flynn has joined the crowd of Republicans seeking to oust Kay Hagan from the US Senate.
Winston-Salem radio host Bill Flynn has joined the crowd of Republicans seeking to oust Kay Hagan from the US Senate.
 
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