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Is the state government of North Carolina illegitimate? Based on the volume of emails and Facebook messages I've received lately, liberal politicians and organizations are shopping the idea that the Republican-led legislature and McCrory administration lack the moral authority to enact...
Is the state government of North Carolina illegitimate? Based on the volume of emails and Facebook messages I've received lately, liberal politicians and organizations are shopping the idea that the Republican-led legislature and McCrory administration lack the moral authority to enact...
 
You've never heard of Sarah Danaher or the company she founded, Ampersand Photography. What makes Sarah's story interesting is that she could easily have gone to college after finishing high school, but chose not to. She likes learning, but is passionate about photography and didn't want to...
You've never heard of Sarah Danaher or the company she founded, Ampersand Photography. What makes Sarah's story interesting is that she could easily have gone to college after finishing high school, but chose not to. She likes learning, but is passionate about photography and didn't want to...
 
An awful lot of us on the right worked hard to get Pat McCrory into the governor's mansion in Raleigh. There was a lot of excitement in 2012 about the potential for fundamental change a GOP majority and GOP governor could bring to state government.
An awful lot of us on the right worked hard to get Pat McCrory into the governor's mansion in Raleigh. There was a lot of excitement in 2012 about the potential for fundamental change a GOP majority and GOP governor could bring to state government.
 
The modern-day conservatives who inhabit the General Assembly, the executive branch, and other institutions believe that the state's best days still lay ahead. But they recognize that North Carolina's traditional public policies have to change before progress is possible.
The modern-day conservatives who inhabit the General Assembly, the executive branch, and other institutions believe that the state's best days still lay ahead. But they recognize that North Carolina's traditional public policies have to change before progress is possible.
 
A LOT of my Tea Party friends from the Charlotte area are just cooing over the potential US Senate candidacy of Baptist pastor Mark Harris.
A LOT of my Tea Party friends from the Charlotte area are just cooing over the potential US Senate candidacy of Baptist pastor Mark Harris.
 
Although the federal income tax system was designed and intended to make up for revenue losses due to tariff reform, it quickly became a primary means to fund the programs of our bloated federal government.
Although the federal income tax system was designed and intended to make up for revenue losses due to tariff reform, it quickly became a primary means to fund the programs of our bloated federal government.
 
State Sen. Bob Rucho said a sweeping decision by a three-judge Superior Court panel handed him and state Rep. David Lewis "a complete and utter vindication" against accusations of racism and unconstitutional gerrymandering in a lawsuit over redrawn state voting maps.
State Sen. Bob Rucho said a sweeping decision by a three-judge Superior Court panel handed him and state Rep. David Lewis "a complete and utter vindication" against accusations of racism and unconstitutional gerrymandering in a lawsuit over redrawn state voting maps.
 
If you believe McClatchy and Bill Barber's zip-tie crowd (or the "eye candy" pictured with this post), the GOP-dominated state legislature is preparing to strip North Carolina's women of their God-given rights and put them ALL at risk of death, disease, and dismemberment.
If you believe McClatchy and Bill Barber's zip-tie crowd (or the "eye candy" pictured with this post), the GOP-dominated state legislature is preparing to strip North Carolina's women of their God-given rights and put them ALL at risk of death, disease, and dismemberment.
 
News flash from the Left: The new legislative leadership is rolling back years of laws made under the old leadership.This is a surprise? Were these folks not paying attention during the election when conservatives promised smaller government with lower taxes, more accountability and...
News flash from the Left: The new legislative leadership is rolling back years of laws made under the old leadership.This is a surprise? Were these folks not paying attention during the election when conservatives promised smaller government with lower taxes, more accountability and...
 
At one point, MSNBC saw that it was getting bludgeoned in the ratings by CNN, Fox News, Bugs Bunny cartoons, Ginsu knife infomercials, and test patterns.
At one point, MSNBC saw that it was getting bludgeoned in the ratings by CNN, Fox News, Bugs Bunny cartoons, Ginsu knife infomercials, and test patterns.
 
Liberal politicians, left-wing activists, and political commentators have spent months prodding, baiting, and criticizing new Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican-led state legislature. While occasionally goading their targets into making unwise comments, the obstructionists have...
Liberal politicians, left-wing activists, and political commentators have spent months prodding, baiting, and criticizing new Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican-led state legislature. While occasionally goading their targets into making unwise comments, the obstructionists have...
 
On Sunday, June 30, a group of 37 organizations representing the higher education establishment took out an ad in the New York Times to run a remarkable statement, "Diversity in Higher Education Remains an Essential National Priority."
On Sunday, June 30, a group of 37 organizations representing the higher education establishment took out an ad in the New York Times to run a remarkable statement, "Diversity in Higher Education Remains an Essential National Priority."
 
Liberal protesters at the General Assembly have been claiming they are acting in the name of morality, but a new Civitas study shows the role played by money – more than $100 million in state funds.
Liberal protesters at the General Assembly have been claiming they are acting in the name of morality, but a new Civitas study shows the role played by money – more than $100 million in state funds.
 
We're just rolling back in to Haymaker HQ after a long relaxing, enjoyable Independence Day weekend.
We're just rolling back in to Haymaker HQ after a long relaxing, enjoyable Independence Day weekend.
 
Critics often blast entrepreneurs as people who think only about ways to make a buck. That characterization bothers Felix Livingston, professor of economics at Flagler College. During a spring visit to Campbell University, Livingston explained why he's promoting a concept called...
Critics often blast entrepreneurs as people who think only about ways to make a buck. That characterization bothers Felix Livingston, professor of economics at Flagler College. During a spring visit to Campbell University, Livingston explained why he's promoting a concept called...
 
In case you are living in a vaccume, this Monday morning, June 25, 2013, the United States Supreme Court turned back the hands of time by, and may have forever changed, as we know it, the way we elect our public policy decision makers.
In case you are living in a vaccume, this Monday morning, June 25, 2013, the United States Supreme Court turned back the hands of time by, and may have forever changed, as we know it, the way we elect our public policy decision makers.
 
Both the Chinese and Russians stuck their finger in our eye when they, out of hand, either ignored (in the case of the Chinese) or outright rejected (in the case of the Russians) our request for the return of an alleged traitor.
Both the Chinese and Russians stuck their finger in our eye when they, out of hand, either ignored (in the case of the Chinese) or outright rejected (in the case of the Russians) our request for the return of an alleged traitor.
 
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors gives high priority to preparation of elementary and high school teachers, and for good reason. The education schools in the state university system produce one-third of the new teachers in North Carolina each year.
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors gives high priority to preparation of elementary and high school teachers, and for good reason. The education schools in the state university system produce one-third of the new teachers in North Carolina each year.
 
Considering that the foundation of government in our country is based on the Constitution, wouldn't it make more sense to teach lawyers how best to preserve its integrity rather than inspire them to help dismantle it?
Considering that the foundation of government in our country is based on the Constitution, wouldn't it make more sense to teach lawyers how best to preserve its integrity rather than inspire them to help dismantle it?
 
Success has many fathers, as the old saying goes, while failure is an orphan.
Success has many fathers, as the old saying goes, while failure is an orphan.
 
The Daily Haymaker is running a story about the spat in the Craven County Republican Party.
 
Candidate Obama is warming up his Liberal base to fend off his most ardent critics after scandal, after scandal, after scandal ... to prop up his pretend presidency.
Candidate Obama is warming up his Liberal base to fend off his most ardent critics after scandal, after scandal, after scandal ... to prop up his pretend presidency.
 
Kennedy Cousar's birthday party was unlike like that of most 9-year-old girls. She invited her friends, her schoolmates, even members from church, but instead of birthday gifts she asked her guests to participate in a fun run, a fund-raiser for homeless people.
Kennedy Cousar's birthday party was unlike like that of most 9-year-old girls. She invited her friends, her schoolmates, even members from church, but instead of birthday gifts she asked her guests to participate in a fun run, a fund-raiser for homeless people.
 
The House and Senate tax bills now under discussion in the General Assembly would constitute fundamental tax reform, not just a (welcome) cut in state taxes for most households.
The House and Senate tax bills now under discussion in the General Assembly would constitute fundamental tax reform, not just a (welcome) cut in state taxes for most households.
 
You may recall our previous coverage of efforts by Craven County Republicans to censure state House Speaker Thom Tillis. What is behind all of this?
You may recall our previous coverage of efforts by Craven County Republicans to censure state House Speaker Thom Tillis. What is behind all of this?
 
The real reason for the demonstration is MONEY. More specifically the tax payers' money that Barber and his cronies have been living off of.
The real reason for the demonstration is MONEY. More specifically the tax payers' money that Barber and his cronies have been living off of.
 
In 1651, Englishman Thomas Hobbes described the lives of men as "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."
In 1651, Englishman Thomas Hobbes described the lives of men as "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."
 
College students all over our state and country went nuts for Kay Hagan and Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. They voted for these two libs and worked tirelessly for them in both cycles. How did this devotion get repaid?
College students all over our state and country went nuts for Kay Hagan and Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. They voted for these two libs and worked tirelessly for them in both cycles. How did this devotion get repaid?
 
Although news accounts and political chatter continue to emphasize the differences between the North Carolina House and Senate on tax reform, the latest Senate proposal took major strides toward the House position on a number of points. In reality, the two chambers are now fairly close to an agreeme
Although news accounts and political chatter continue to emphasize the differences between the North Carolina House and Senate on tax reform, the latest Senate proposal took major strides toward the House position on a number of points. In reality, the two chambers are now fairly close to an agreeme
 
While the Rev. William Barber, head of the NCNAACP, likes to call opponents extremists and rant about the immorality of legislative actions, he never mentions one important detail concerning his personal interest.
While the Rev. William Barber, head of the NCNAACP, likes to call opponents extremists and rant about the immorality of legislative actions, he never mentions one important detail concerning his personal interest.
 
Drink plenty of Pepto-Bismol before turning on the local TV news Tuesday morning.
Drink plenty of Pepto-Bismol before turning on the local TV news Tuesday morning.
 
This is the final week 70,000 jobless workers in North Carolina will receive a federal emergency unemployment compensation check. But Dale Folwell, the state official in charge of jobless benefits, says reports claiming that as many as 170,000 unemployed state residents might lose federal...
This is the final week 70,000 jobless workers in North Carolina will receive a federal emergency unemployment compensation check. But Dale Folwell, the state official in charge of jobless benefits, says reports claiming that as many as 170,000 unemployed state residents might lose federal...
 
Dr. Ben Carson, a rising star in conservative circles, told a crowd gathered in North Carolina's capital city Thursday that government in the United States is...
Dr. Ben Carson, a rising star in conservative circles, told a crowd gathered in North Carolina's capital city Thursday that government in the United States is...
 
The bill affecting local governments during the 2013 session of the General Assembly that has generated the most news coverage may be a proposal transferring control of Charlotte Douglas International Airport from the city of Charlotte to an independent regional authority.
The bill affecting local governments during the 2013 session of the General Assembly that has generated the most news coverage may be a proposal transferring control of Charlotte Douglas International Airport from the city of Charlotte to an independent regional authority.
 
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