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The NCGOP convention should be interesting this summer. Chairman Robin Hayes has announced his plans to not seek reelection to the post.
The NCGOP convention should be interesting this summer. Chairman Robin Hayes has announced his plans to not seek reelection to the post.
 
When the New York Times finds a case of what economists call market failure, you can expect that its reporters will investigate it to the core. But when it stumbles across a clear case of government failure, expect at best a superficial and myopic investigation.
When the New York Times finds a case of what economists call market failure, you can expect that its reporters will investigate it to the core. But when it stumbles across a clear case of government failure, expect at best a superficial and myopic investigation.
 
Assume North Carolina began a program to subsidize pyramid building, maybe because the population became convinced that pyramids had special healing powers and social benefits that would be spread to the entire population...
Assume North Carolina began a program to subsidize pyramid building, maybe because the population became convinced that pyramids had special healing powers and social benefits that would be spread to the entire population...
 
The dictation pool in the McClatchy newsroom has regurgitated a press release talking about a new "House Republican group".
The dictation pool in the McClatchy newsroom has regurgitated a press release talking about a new "House Republican group".
 
As you probably know, I've been actively involved with environmental issues for over thirty years. I've learned a lot from dealing with many thousands of people over this time.
As you probably know, I've been actively involved with environmental issues for over thirty years. I've learned a lot from dealing with many thousands of people over this time.
 
In recent years, Duke University has developed a reputation for debauchery. A steady drumbeat of scandal--from the 2006 Duke lacrosse rape case to Karen Owen's 2010 "thesis" on the bedroom exploits of her numerous lovers, to various...
In recent years, Duke University has developed a reputation for debauchery. A steady drumbeat of scandal--from the 2006 Duke lacrosse rape case to Karen Owen's 2010 "thesis" on the bedroom exploits of her numerous lovers, to various...
 
While North Carolina's elected leaders prepare to tackle tax reform, the John Locke Foundation's new book urges them to take on the related issue of government overspending through a state Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
While North Carolina's elected leaders prepare to tackle tax reform, the John Locke Foundation's new book urges them to take on the related issue of government overspending through a state Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is another repeat offender. SB 99, the North Carolina Benefit Corporation Act, is the same piece of legislation dubbed a "Bad Bill" by Civitas in 2011.
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is another repeat offender. SB 99, the North Carolina Benefit Corporation Act, is the same piece of legislation dubbed a "Bad Bill" by Civitas in 2011.
 
In the aftermath of the Blueprint NC imbroglio, there has a new wave of political and media attention devoted to North Carolina think tanks, policy centers, and activist groups.
In the aftermath of the Blueprint NC imbroglio, there has a new wave of political and media attention devoted to North Carolina think tanks, policy centers, and activist groups.
 
Robeson County, in southeastern North Carolina, has officially become the state's poorest jurisdiction.
Robeson County, in southeastern North Carolina, has officially become the state's poorest jurisdiction.
 
As I look at the Blue Goose wheeling and dealing that seems to be going on, I get a little suspicious that some of the "Good Ol boys" are about to pull another one over on the long suffering taxpayers.
As I look at the Blue Goose wheeling and dealing that seems to be going on, I get a little suspicious that some of the "Good Ol boys" are about to pull another one over on the long suffering taxpayers.
 
Among the Pope Center’s complaints about higher education is that professors devote much of their time to research that adds little or nothing to our understanding of the world...
Among the Pope Center’s complaints about higher education is that professors devote much of their time to research that adds little or nothing to our understanding of the world...
 
Imagine this: Governor Pat McCrory issues orders to all of the local school systems in the state to insure that by year's end every child will be performing where they should be performing in math, science and reading and to do whatever it takes to see that this happens.
Imagine this: Governor Pat McCrory issues orders to all of the local school systems in the state to insure that by year's end every child will be performing where they should be performing in math, science and reading and to do whatever it takes to see that this happens.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly talk about a broken North Carolina. The left talks about expanding government entitlement programs. I suggest we fix what's broken before we even think about expanding.
Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly talk about a broken North Carolina. The left talks about expanding government entitlement programs. I suggest we fix what's broken before we even think about expanding.
 
"Great News on Jobs" crowed The Washington Post. The government reports that 236,000 jobs were "created" in February and the unemployment rate fell from 7.9 to 7.7 percent.
"Great News on Jobs" crowed The Washington Post. The government reports that 236,000 jobs were "created" in February and the unemployment rate fell from 7.9 to 7.7 percent.
 
Rush Limbaugh said that for the first time he was ashamed of his country and his words made the top Drudge headline and generated a ton of comments from talking heads in Washington.
Rush Limbaugh said that for the first time he was ashamed of his country and his words made the top Drudge headline and generated a ton of comments from talking heads in Washington.
 
Some Triangle politicians continue to push for a new taxpayer-funded regional passenger rail system. Adrian Moore, vice president for policy at the Reason Foundation, says passenger rail makes no sense for most American communities, including North Carolina's Triangle region.
Some Triangle politicians continue to push for a new taxpayer-funded regional passenger rail system. Adrian Moore, vice president for policy at the Reason Foundation, says passenger rail makes no sense for most American communities, including North Carolina's Triangle region.
 
A Tea Party-aligned Missouri congresswoman and the new North Carolina Department of Transportation secretary are the latest Republicans to get knee-capped by the mainstream media -- courtesy of McClatchy Newspapers.
A Tea Party-aligned Missouri congresswoman and the new North Carolina Department of Transportation secretary are the latest Republicans to get knee-capped by the mainstream media -- courtesy of McClatchy Newspapers.
 
    The local mullet wrapper is pushing the Turnage again. It recently published an article about the bank putting the building on the market for sale.
    The local mullet wrapper is pushing the Turnage again. It recently published an article about the bank putting the building on the market for sale.
 
Instead of DOING their constitutionally-mandated job of passing a budget, the GOP-dominated House has decided to play along with the Ruling Class's never-ending cycle of continuing resolutions -- guaranteeing another "crisis" at the end of September.
Instead of DOING their constitutionally-mandated job of passing a budget, the GOP-dominated House has decided to play along with the Ruling Class's never-ending cycle of continuing resolutions -- guaranteeing another "crisis" at the end of September.
 
On Wednesday, Gov. Pat McCrory signed legislation that declines Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Much of the press coverage once again repeated two key claims about the decision: that it leaves some 500,000 uninsured North Carolinians out in the cold, and that it rejects billions...
On Wednesday, Gov. Pat McCrory signed legislation that declines Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Much of the press coverage once again repeated two key claims about the decision: that it leaves some 500,000 uninsured North Carolinians out in the cold, and that it rejects billions...
 
There are some really funny things I have observed about the "gun control debate."
 
For decades, rising tuition rates have been almost as reliable a feature of American life as death and taxes. A substantial part of those increases has been used to fund large amounts of tuition "discounts," a combination of merit- and need-based...
For decades, rising tuition rates have been almost as reliable a feature of American life as death and taxes. A substantial part of those increases has been used to fund large amounts of tuition "discounts," a combination of merit- and need-based...
 
For those who may not recall, the United decision reversed previous laws that banned independent political expenditures by corporations (including non-profits and unions)
For those who may not recall, the United decision reversed previous laws that banned independent political expenditures by corporations (including non-profits and unions)
 
We've got an interesting dilemma here in Moore County. Our local paper is owned and operated by veteran Democrat Party fundraisers and strategists.
We've got an interesting dilemma here in Moore County. Our local paper is owned and operated by veteran Democrat Party fundraisers and strategists.
 
During the run-up to the federal budget sequester, President Barack Obama tipped his hand about a seemingly small matter that will actually have a big effect on his signature domestic-policy initiative, the Affordable Care Act.
During the run-up to the federal budget sequester, President Barack Obama tipped his hand about a seemingly small matter that will actually have a big effect on his signature domestic-policy initiative, the Affordable Care Act.
 
Remember the TV ad with the little old lady holding up a burger and asking, "Where's the Beef?"
Remember the TV ad with the little old lady holding up a burger and asking, "Where's the Beef?"
 
Our state's ferry system is truly a treasure and I would hate to see us mess up a good thing. There are two aspects to the ramifications of adding and increasing tolls on the ferry system -- impact on tourism and impact on the local economy.
Our state's ferry system is truly a treasure and I would hate to see us mess up a good thing. There are two aspects to the ramifications of adding and increasing tolls on the ferry system -- impact on tourism and impact on the local economy.
 
On January 16, 2013, President Obama signed 23 Executive Orders which he claimed are aimed at reducing gun violence.
 
I am sure many of you have been keeping up with the whole BlueprintNC scandal -- a bunch of lefty non-profits scheming about "eviscerating" North Carolina Republican leaders.
I am sure many of you have been keeping up with the whole BlueprintNC scandal -- a bunch of lefty non-profits scheming about "eviscerating" North Carolina Republican leaders.
 
Your car breaks down, and it'll cost $300 to fix. What do you do? Well, perhaps you rearrange your budget and cut back on other spending for a few weeks. Maybe you have room left on...
Your car breaks down, and it'll cost $300 to fix. What do you do? Well, perhaps you rearrange your budget and cut back on other spending for a few weeks. Maybe you have room left on...
 
Traditionally, the American education system, from kindergarten through college, produced innovation, intellectual flexibility, analytical and lateral thinking. In contrast, our international competitors stressed rote learning and conformity. Thus, Americans have had a competitive edge.
Traditionally, the American education system, from kindergarten through college, produced innovation, intellectual flexibility, analytical and lateral thinking. In contrast, our international competitors stressed rote learning and conformity. Thus, Americans have had a competitive edge.
 
Who could possibly be against protecting women against violence? The renewal of the disingenuously-named Violence Against Women Act sailed through the Senate with 78 of 100 votes and 238 votes out of 435 (87 GOP votes) in the House.
Who could possibly be against protecting women against violence? The renewal of the disingenuously-named Violence Against Women Act sailed through the Senate with 78 of 100 votes and 238 votes out of 435 (87 GOP votes) in the House.
 
A change in North Carolina's tax code is coming this year. The most likely outcome will be a reduction in the reliance on our state's income taxes and more of a reliance on an expanded sales tax.
A change in North Carolina's tax code is coming this year. The most likely outcome will be a reduction in the reliance on our state's income taxes and more of a reliance on an expanded sales tax.
 
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