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If our records are anywhere near representative of the population as a whole the most talked about issue in recent days has been "gun control."
If our records are anywhere near representative of the population as a whole the most talked about issue in recent days has been "gun control."
 
Government is a different animal from a business. But that doesn't mean city and county governments can't benefit from applying some basic business practices to how they operate.
Government is a different animal from a business. But that doesn't mean city and county governments can't benefit from applying some basic business practices to how they operate.
 
In 1972, 1980, 1984, and 1988 the GOP ran a national ticket touting the promise of limited government and tax cuts. The Republicans saw smashing, overwhelming victories in each of those years.
In 1972, 1980, 1984, and 1988 the GOP ran a national ticket touting the promise of limited government and tax cuts. The Republicans saw smashing, overwhelming victories in each of those years.
 
We've moved from Boehner and Obama meeting privately to McConnell and Biden meeting privately. Never mind those 534 OTHER FOLKS, duly elected by the people, on Capitol Hill and that pesky old Constitution thingie.
We've moved from Boehner and Obama meeting privately to McConnell and Biden meeting privately. Never mind those 534 OTHER FOLKS, duly elected by the people, on Capitol Hill and that pesky old Constitution thingie.
 
As Gov. Pat McCrory takes office and the Republican-led General Assembly reconvenes for its 2013 session, they face significant fiscal and economic challenges.
As Gov. Pat McCrory takes office and the Republican-led General Assembly reconvenes for its 2013 session, they face significant fiscal and economic challenges.
 
There has been a scalding debate going on within the Republican Party in Beaufort County between conservatives and the ...whatever you want to call them: RINO's, moderates, centrists, consensus builders etc.
There has been a scalding debate going on within the Republican Party in Beaufort County between conservatives and the ...whatever you want to call them: RINO's, moderates, centrists, consensus builders etc.
 
It sounds as though the Prez is beginning to take to heart the need to reduce spending. It would seem he is saving money on speech writers.
It sounds as though the Prez is beginning to take to heart the need to reduce spending. It would seem he is saving money on speech writers.
 
The ruling class and their media lapdogs are pulling out all stops to whip up a state of frenzy over this impending fiscal cliff.
The ruling class and their media lapdogs are pulling out all stops to whip up a state of frenzy over this impending fiscal cliff.
 
December 15 was Bill of Rights Day. It marks the 221st anniversary of the day when the first ten amendments - our Bill of Rights - were ratified in 1791.
December 15 was Bill of Rights Day. It marks the 221st anniversary of the day when the first ten amendments - our Bill of Rights - were ratified in 1791.
 
Much of the advance in human knowledge comes from our university systems. We live better lives because of some of it.
 
It's interesting to see what's left of North Carolina's mainstream media thoroughly inspecting Pat McCrory's transition team, agenda, and appointees.
It's interesting to see what's left of North Carolina's mainstream media thoroughly inspecting Pat McCrory's transition team, agenda, and appointees.
 
Larry Britt will never get answers from the Beaufort Observer that satisfy his false curiosity. Larry does not see his questioning as false because he is not principled.
Larry Britt will never get answers from the Beaufort Observer that satisfy his false curiosity. Larry does not see his questioning as false because he is not principled.
 
It is a very important question since the Democrats are driving the fiscal bus, and have been for the last four years. The obvious question is: Will they drive the nation over the fiscal cliff on Monday?
It is a very important question since the Democrats are driving the fiscal bus, and have been for the last four years. The obvious question is: Will they drive the nation over the fiscal cliff on Monday?
 
As North Carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, and activists prepare for the Great Tax Reform Debate of 2013, there are a few things everyone ought to keep in mind.
As North Carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, and activists prepare for the Great Tax Reform Debate of 2013, there are a few things everyone ought to keep in mind.
 
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an Arizona campaign finance law that allowed some candidates to receive rescue funds from taxpayers. North Carolina lawmakers and advocates sorted through the implications for the Tar Heel State.
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an Arizona campaign finance law that allowed some candidates to receive rescue funds from taxpayers. North Carolina lawmakers and advocates sorted through the implications for the Tar Heel State.
 
We've previously reported about the changes Craven County's Board of Commissioners have been making in their economic development program. They "accepted" the resignation of the former director, just as has Beaufort County.
We've previously reported about the changes Craven County's Board of Commissioners have been making in their economic development program. They "accepted" the resignation of the former director, just as has Beaufort County.
 
I'm highly educated, very qualified. I don't need training. I need a job.
 
It's become pretty clear that the massive left-wing conspiracy is focusing MOST of its energy on DENR secretary-designate John Skvarla and budget director-designate Art Pope.
It's become pretty clear that the massive left-wing conspiracy is focusing MOST of its energy on DENR secretary-designate John Skvarla and budget director-designate Art Pope.
 
2012 was the year we finally admitted that, much like a ship that sails for days one degree off course, our country and our state are lost and spiritually sick.
2012 was the year we finally admitted that, much like a ship that sails for days one degree off course, our country and our state are lost and spiritually sick.
 
The mainstream media is breathlessly counting down to New Year's Day, when the so-called fiscal cliff kicks in.
The mainstream media is breathlessly counting down to New Year's Day, when the so-called fiscal cliff kicks in.
 
Individual liberties won one in the N. C. Court of Appeals last week.
 
    Publisher's note: Brant Clifton watches well ObamaCare, and its infinite ramifications, in his "bare knuckles" Conservative online publication known as The Daily Haymaker.
    Publisher's note: Brant Clifton watches well ObamaCare, and its infinite ramifications, in his "bare knuckles" Conservative online publication known as The Daily Haymaker.
 
Politicians of all parties, at all levels of government, have been debating health care virtually nonstop since the early 1990s.
Politicians of all parties, at all levels of government, have been debating health care virtually nonstop since the early 1990s.
 
It's that time of year when secularists and atheists join forces to eradicate all signs of Christmas from the Christmas season. Thus Christmas trees become "holiday" trees and timid Christians swallow the attacks on their faith and their intelligence.
It's that time of year when secularists and atheists join forces to eradicate all signs of Christmas from the Christmas season. Thus Christmas trees become "holiday" trees and timid Christians swallow the attacks on their faith and their intelligence.
 
In a word - yes, but that only emphasizes the Candidate's "short game". I used the vernacular of avid golfer because I hear that the Candidate's golfing abilities have only improved since he has been it office.
In a word - yes, but that only emphasizes the Candidate's "short game". I used the vernacular of avid golfer because I hear that the Candidate's golfing abilities have only improved since he has been it office.
 
ormer Governor and emeritus Davidson College chemistry professor Jim Martin has issued his report on the investigation of crip courses at UNC-CH. It was essentially an exoneration of the Big Shots in the UNC system and the system itself.
ormer Governor and emeritus Davidson College chemistry professor Jim Martin has issued his report on the investigation of crip courses at UNC-CH. It was essentially an exoneration of the Big Shots in the UNC system and the system itself.
 
An awful lot of the DC Republican establishment is lashing out at conservatives who were unwilling to go along with John Boehner and Eric Cantor's tail-tucking surrender on taxes and the "fiscal cliff."
An awful lot of the DC Republican establishment is lashing out at conservatives who were unwilling to go along with John Boehner and Eric Cantor's tail-tucking surrender on taxes and the "fiscal cliff."
 
Did you know that the State of NC Department of Commerce runs a program (in addition to all the other things it does) designed to bring retirees to a specific community?? Which community, you ask??
Did you know that the State of NC Department of Commerce runs a program (in addition to all the other things it does) designed to bring retirees to a specific community?? Which community, you ask??
 
The first two times I lived in Washington, DC - doing internships during the summer of 1987 and the spring semester of 1988 - I ended up taking the Greyhound bus back and forth to North Carolina several times to see friends or pick up some extra cash as a newspaper reporter in Nash County.
The first two times I lived in Washington, DC - doing internships during the summer of 1987 and the spring semester of 1988 - I ended up taking the Greyhound bus back and forth to North Carolina several times to see friends or pick up some extra cash as a newspaper reporter in Nash County.
 
I guess I might as well add my two cents worth to the "discussion" about guns. Let me start by saying that I am and always have been a defender of the Constitution since I reached the age of reason
I guess I might as well add my two cents worth to the "discussion" about guns. Let me start by saying that I am and always have been a defender of the Constitution since I reached the age of reason
 
If you think ObamaCare is going to jack up medical costs for you and your family, wait until you get a load of the potential impact on your pets' bills for veterinary treatment.
If you think ObamaCare is going to jack up medical costs for you and your family, wait until you get a load of the potential impact on your pets' bills for veterinary treatment.
 
The article was about the failure of Boehner’s ‘Plan B’ proposal to win enough support to pass the Congress. The plan — identical to something Nancy Pelosi proposed in May — would keep the tax rates the same for anyone making up to $1 million a year.
The article was about the failure of Boehner’s ‘Plan B’ proposal to win enough support to pass the Congress. The plan — identical to something Nancy Pelosi proposed in May — would keep the tax rates the same for anyone making up to $1 million a year.
 
The Great Recession offered new ammunition to those attacking the American system of free enterprise, while defenders of that system have spent recent years refining their arguments.
The Great Recession offered new ammunition to those attacking the American system of free enterprise, while defenders of that system have spent recent years refining their arguments.
 
James A. “Art” Pope has resigned from the boards of the Civitas Institute and Civitas Action, Robert L. Luddy, chairman of both organizations, announced today.
James A. “Art” Pope has resigned from the boards of the Civitas Institute and Civitas Action, Robert L. Luddy, chairman of both organizations, announced today.
 
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