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You've heard the spin from the right and the left regarding this session of the General Assembly, but little from centrists. I don't claim to speak for all them all, but I call myself one and think I can provide some insights into what moderates want.
You've heard the spin from the right and the left regarding this session of the General Assembly, but little from centrists. I don't claim to speak for all them all, but I call myself one and think I can provide some insights into what moderates want.
 
The 2013 legislative session has at times been contentious, sometimes controversial, often frustrating, but in the end, very successful. This has been a good...
The 2013 legislative session has at times been contentious, sometimes controversial, often frustrating, but in the end, very successful. This has been a good...
 
Well, congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC) has sent out an email to constituents announcing that she's going to forego a run for the Senate and bless us with TWO MORE YEARS in DC's lower chamber.
Well, congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC) has sent out an email to constituents announcing that she's going to forego a run for the Senate and bless us with TWO MORE YEARS in DC's lower chamber.
 
Polling shows two-thirds to three-quarters of North Carolinians expressing serious dissatisfaction with ObamaCare.
 
The reasons we have consented to limited government are to preserve the freedom to pursue happiness, the freedom to be different and the freedom to be left alone.
The reasons we have consented to limited government are to preserve the freedom to pursue happiness, the freedom to be different and the freedom to be left alone.
 
Lawmakers wrapped up the 2013 legislative session with a bill embracing broad regulatory reform. The 68-page bill crossed into several functions of state...
Lawmakers wrapped up the 2013 legislative session with a bill embracing broad regulatory reform. The 68-page bill crossed into several functions of state...
 
After a weekend of online chatter, media spin, and political fulminations, there can be no doubt that the end of the 2013 legislative session was, in truth, the start of the 2014 election cycle.
After a weekend of online chatter, media spin, and political fulminations, there can be no doubt that the end of the 2013 legislative session was, in truth, the start of the 2014 election cycle.
 
As the dust settles on the landmark 2013 North Carolina legislative session, conservatives can look upon the accomplishments of the state legislature and find much to celebrate.
As the dust settles on the landmark 2013 North Carolina legislative session, conservatives can look upon the accomplishments of the state legislature and find much to celebrate.
 
one of the Tea Party's vanguards - has released its latest scorecards evaluating lawmakers on how they vote in terms of the limited government agenda. Lawmakers were assigned percentage-based scores ranging from 1(liberal) to 100 (perfect conservative).
one of the Tea Party's vanguards - has released its latest scorecards evaluating lawmakers on how they vote in terms of the limited government agenda. Lawmakers were assigned percentage-based scores ranging from 1(liberal) to 100 (perfect conservative).
 
It's interesting. The Reps reportedly have decided that it might be a good idea to separate the Food Stamp Program from the Farm Subsidies contained in the so called Farm Bill.
It's interesting. The Reps reportedly have decided that it might be a good idea to separate the Food Stamp Program from the Farm Subsidies contained in the so called Farm Bill.
 
North Carolina businesses have struggled mightily against the 15,000+ new regulations, amendments and rules that have been implemented in our state over the past decade. Our high unemployment rate and stagnant growth are proof that you cannot regulate an economy into riches.
North Carolina businesses have struggled mightily against the 15,000+ new regulations, amendments and rules that have been implemented in our state over the past decade. Our high unemployment rate and stagnant growth are proof that you cannot regulate an economy into riches.
 
It is said that the 4th century Christian scholar and theologian St. Jerome may have originated the popular proverb "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
It is said that the 4th century Christian scholar and theologian St. Jerome may have originated the popular proverb "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
 
Government in the United States includes the understanding of three terms: Self-government, sovereignty, and social compact. Sovereignty is the inherent and independent right to do all that is necessary to govern oneself.
Government in the United States includes the understanding of three terms: Self-government, sovereignty, and social compact. Sovereignty is the inherent and independent right to do all that is necessary to govern oneself.
 
McClatchy and WRAL try oh-so-hard to convince us that Moral Monday is an honest-to-God grassroots uprising. *Folks are standing up against the state's slide into fascist totalitarianism.*
McClatchy and WRAL try oh-so-hard to convince us that Moral Monday is an honest-to-God grassroots uprising. *Folks are standing up against the state's slide into fascist totalitarianism.*
 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is continuing a two-year-old program expanding the elementary school day by 45 minutes to seven hours, even though many...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is continuing a two-year-old program expanding the elementary school day by 45 minutes to seven hours, even though many...
 
Governor McCrory and his Secretary of Commerce have a major problem on their hands.
 
Instruction's Common Core Demystified, (CCD) we confronted DPI's claims that Common Core Standards are state-led and DPI's assertion that teachers will maintain control of the curriculum and how subjects are taught.
Instruction's Common Core Demystified, (CCD) we confronted DPI's claims that Common Core Standards are state-led and DPI's assertion that teachers will maintain control of the curriculum and how subjects are taught.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory, speaking recently to the Appalachian Energy Summit in Boone, subtly and without fanfare dropped what has to be considered a...
Gov. Pat McCrory, speaking recently to the Appalachian Energy Summit in Boone, subtly and without fanfare dropped what has to be considered a...
 
Few state-level legislative sessions have garnered as much attention as North Carolina's did his year, as evidenced by the "Moral Monday" protests and a condescending New York Times editorial. For the first time since Reconstruction, Republicans controlled all branches of government, and...
Few state-level legislative sessions have garnered as much attention as North Carolina's did his year, as evidenced by the "Moral Monday" protests and a condescending New York Times editorial. For the first time since Reconstruction, Republicans controlled all branches of government, and...
 
I'm a big fan of empowering law enforcement and the military to hunt down and destroy foreign bad guys trying to do harm to innocent Americans.
I'm a big fan of empowering law enforcement and the military to hunt down and destroy foreign bad guys trying to do harm to innocent Americans.
 
This is a story about Beaufort County. And yes, it is the story of a local newspaper that sold out for a full page ad and simply played the role of cheerleaders for the incompetents and is now faced with the same demise as the Detroit Free Press.
This is a story about Beaufort County. And yes, it is the story of a local newspaper that sold out for a full page ad and simply played the role of cheerleaders for the incompetents and is now faced with the same demise as the Detroit Free Press.
 
Is state spending on education an investment or a political payoff? Critics of the North Carolina state budget just approved by...
Is state spending on education an investment or a political payoff? Critics of the North Carolina state budget just approved by...
 
We frequently hear that the inmates have taken over the asylum. It would now seem that the skin merchants have taken over the Government. At least the Justice Department. (Justice??)
We frequently hear that the inmates have taken over the asylum. It would now seem that the skin merchants have taken over the Government. At least the Justice Department. (Justice??)
 
For years, the UNC Board of Governors has been known as a popular destination for political cronies seeking patronage payoffs. Though, recent scandals within the university system had prompted state Republicans to talk up the idea of shaking the place up.
For years, the UNC Board of Governors has been known as a popular destination for political cronies seeking patronage payoffs. Though, recent scandals within the university system had prompted state Republicans to talk up the idea of shaking the place up.
 
Nullification is the theory that says that actions of the federal government that are passed, imposed, or exercised in excess or abuse of the express authority granted in the Constitution are not enforceable.
Nullification is the theory that says that actions of the federal government that are passed, imposed, or exercised in excess or abuse of the express authority granted in the Constitution are not enforceable.
 
From 1972 to 2002, North Carolina was represented in the US Senate by one of the nation's most preeminent conservatives.
From 1972 to 2002, North Carolina was represented in the US Senate by one of the nation's most preeminent conservatives.
 
The Democrat complaint list goes on and on against photo voter ID in North Carolina: voter suppression, new Jim Crow laws, onerous requirements for college students to cast ballots, etc.
The Democrat complaint list goes on and on against photo voter ID in North Carolina: voter suppression, new Jim Crow laws, onerous requirements for college students to cast ballots, etc.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law a bill substantially scaling back the amount of debt the state can assume without voter approval. Supporters say...
Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law a bill substantially scaling back the amount of debt the state can assume without voter approval. Supporters say...
 
Twenty years ago, the state of Georgia pioneered the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) scholarships. Since then, these scholarships have spawned imitations around the country and, at least within Georgia, they have achieved third rail status - that is, they are practically...
Twenty years ago, the state of Georgia pioneered the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) scholarships. Since then, these scholarships have spawned imitations around the country and, at least within Georgia, they have achieved third rail status - that is, they are practically...
 
A Senate committee Tuesday lumped sweeping election law changes into a House-approved bill that would require voters to produce a photo ID in order to cast a ballot.
A Senate committee Tuesday lumped sweeping election law changes into a House-approved bill that would require voters to produce a photo ID in order to cast a ballot.
 
Once upon a time, in fact until 1980, the average worker could maintain a middle class income laboring in our factories, building our homes and offices, nursing us to health and working in our companies.
Once upon a time, in fact until 1980, the average worker could maintain a middle class income laboring in our factories, building our homes and offices, nursing us to health and working in our companies.
 
The NC General Assembly is moving to accomplish something long overdue - killing off straight-ticket voting. North Carolina has been ONE of only 15 states to allow straight-ticket voting.
The NC General Assembly is moving to accomplish something long overdue - killing off straight-ticket voting. North Carolina has been ONE of only 15 states to allow straight-ticket voting.
 
Barry's joined the TEA Party. For several years now, the TEA partiers have been saying that government is dysfunctional and that Washington's the problem, not the solution.
Barry's joined the TEA Party. For several years now, the TEA partiers have been saying that government is dysfunctional and that Washington's the problem, not the solution.
 
General Fund spending totals $20.6 billion for fiscal year 2013-14, only a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year.
General Fund spending totals $20.6 billion for fiscal year 2013-14, only a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year.
 
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