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This article follows the one I previously wrote, entitled "Who is Really Disenfranchised?" In that article I talked about the incessant claims of "disenfranchisement" of minority voters when no such disenfranchisement exists nor any intent to do so.
This article follows the one I previously wrote, entitled "Who is Really Disenfranchised?" In that article I talked about the incessant claims of "disenfranchisement" of minority voters when no such disenfranchisement exists nor any intent to do so.
 
But as much as we are biased in their favor, I'm not convinced that it is sound public policy for the government to provide pre-school education for all children.
But as much as we are biased in their favor, I'm not convinced that it is sound public policy for the government to provide pre-school education for all children.
 
A lot of folks were really glad when we finally got the Iowa caucus behind us. How much more of the "If you don't come and shake my hand personally, I won't vote for you" can we stand.
A lot of folks were really glad when we finally got the Iowa caucus behind us. How much more of the "If you don't come and shake my hand personally, I won't vote for you" can we stand.
 
Today I saw a bumper sticker that read: I Love my country. I just don't trust my government.
Today I saw a bumper sticker that read: I Love my country. I just don't trust my government.
 
There is a vociferous debate going on in North Carolina right now between commercial fishermen and sports fishermen. Due to a highly funded lobbying campaign the sports fishermen are winning.
There is a vociferous debate going on in North Carolina right now between commercial fishermen and sports fishermen. Due to a highly funded lobbying campaign the sports fishermen are winning.
 
I have been asked recently to sign a petition requesting that all those military men and women who were murdered or wounded in the Fort Hood massacre be allowed to be awarded a Purple Heart.
I have been asked recently to sign a petition requesting that all those military men and women who were murdered or wounded in the Fort Hood massacre be allowed to be awarded a Purple Heart.
 
The Barack Obama State of the Union address Tuesday (1-24-12) night was, if nothing else, two things: Rehashed proposals that have no chance of passing, many of which have already been rejected by the Democrats in Congress and outright lies or distortions of fact.
The Barack Obama State of the Union address Tuesday (1-24-12) night was, if nothing else, two things: Rehashed proposals that have no chance of passing, many of which have already been rejected by the Democrats in Congress and outright lies or distortions of fact.
 
The Federal government (i.e. Barack Obama) has spent over four trillion dollars attempting to stimulate the economy.
The Federal government (i.e. Barack Obama) has spent over four trillion dollars attempting to stimulate the economy.
 
It perfectly illustrates how absolutely rotten our State Government has become and if the good people of North Carolina don't do something about it they have no one to blame but themselves.
It perfectly illustrates how absolutely rotten our State Government has become and if the good people of North Carolina don't do something about it they have no one to blame but themselves.
 
We fully realize that there are many people who just don't like to hear someone called a liar. We don't either. But when it is the truth it is a lie not to call it what it is.
We fully realize that there are many people who just don't like to hear someone called a liar. We don't either. But when it is the truth it is a lie not to call it what it is.
 
Government control of the economy has never worked anywhere in the word as well as has free enterprise.
Government control of the economy has never worked anywhere in the word as well as has free enterprise.
 
We hear a lot from the Obama administration and the Democratic Party about who in America is disenfranchised. And according to them, it certainly isn't the American taxpayer.
We hear a lot from the Obama administration and the Democratic Party about who in America is disenfranchised. And according to them, it certainly isn't the American taxpayer.
 
In Pitt County (according to an article in the 1/16 edition of the Greenville newspaper) your photo needs to be on file at the library in order to check out a book or to take advantage of other library services.
In Pitt County (according to an article in the 1/16 edition of the Greenville newspaper) your photo needs to be on file at the library in order to check out a book or to take advantage of other library services.
 
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us March 2-3, 2012 in Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC).
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us March 2-3, 2012 in Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC).
 
President Barack Obama is "crazy like a fox," and he knows how to get elected - he's proven that. What he has not proven is that he possesses the qualities to lead an intelligent People.
President Barack Obama is "crazy like a fox," and he knows how to get elected - he's proven that. What he has not proven is that he possesses the qualities to lead an intelligent People.
 
The technical staff of Symbiotic Publishing Company, the ownership entity of Beaufort County Now, has taken a strong position on the bureaucratic regulatory authority authorized by congress: NO SOPA!
The technical staff of Symbiotic Publishing Company, the ownership entity of Beaufort County Now, has taken a strong position on the bureaucratic regulatory authority authorized by congress: NO SOPA!
 
At their regular monthly meeting (1-9-12) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise the sales tax in the county by a quarter of a cent if a referendum they propose to be put on the ballot in May passes.
At their regular monthly meeting (1-9-12) the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise the sales tax in the county by a quarter of a cent if a referendum they propose to be put on the ballot in May passes.
 
If we were cynical we would say, when it comes to the Golden LEAF it's who you know that counts. The Golden LEAF can even take a good idea and screw it up with crony capitalism among the Good Ole Boys.
If we were cynical we would say, when it comes to the Golden LEAF it's who you know that counts. The Golden LEAF can even take a good idea and screw it up with crony capitalism among the Good Ole Boys.
 
I am certainly glad that the Prez was able to escape from D.C. and spend Christmas with his family.
I am certainly glad that the Prez was able to escape from D.C. and spend Christmas with his family.
 
The data stands in stark contrast to Gov. Beverly Perdue's claims Republican state budget cuts have resulted in larger class sizes, and the loss of thousands of teacher and teacher assistant positions.
The data stands in stark contrast to Gov. Beverly Perdue's claims Republican state budget cuts have resulted in larger class sizes, and the loss of thousands of teacher and teacher assistant positions.
 
Readers will recall that when the Republican-controlled Legislature was working on the budget for this year there went up a huge hue and cry from the education community, the union reps and Governor Perdue that the public schools were being devastated by the cuts the Legislature was making.
Readers will recall that when the Republican-controlled Legislature was working on the budget for this year there went up a huge hue and cry from the education community, the union reps and Governor Perdue that the public schools were being devastated by the cuts the Legislature was making.
 
The Gang of Five on the County Commission (Cayton, Langley, McRoy, Booth and Klemm) have spent over eight million dollars since 2005 on the Economic Development Commission.
The Gang of Five on the County Commission (Cayton, Langley, McRoy, Booth and Klemm) have spent over eight million dollars since 2005 on the Economic Development Commission.
 
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly successfully overrode Gov. Perdue's veto of SB 727- No Dues Checkoff for School Employees.
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly successfully overrode Gov. Perdue's veto of SB 727- No Dues Checkoff for School Employees.
 
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gringrich and Texas Governor Rick Perry completely self-destructed on the campaign trail in their quest for the Republican nomination for president.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gringrich and Texas Governor Rick Perry completely self-destructed on the campaign trail in their quest for the Republican nomination for president.
 
I have been thinking lately, with all the political "noise" surrounding me, of one all important question. "What am I going to tell my great grandchildren.
I have been thinking lately, with all the political "noise" surrounding me, of one all important question. "What am I going to tell my great grandchildren.
 
Our Governess says she wants to streamline State government by merging 13 Agencies and Departments into 8 cabinet level offices according to press reports.
Our Governess says she wants to streamline State government by merging 13 Agencies and Departments into 8 cabinet level offices according to press reports.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners have much to consider currently, and they would be wise to concentrate on areas where they can effect positive change.
Beaufort County Commissioners have much to consider currently, and they would be wise to concentrate on areas where they can effect positive change.
 
In the military combat flying business there is a term for looking behind you. This is called "Checking your 6" referring to the 6 O'clock position. In Checking our 6 for 2011 what do we see?
In the military combat flying business there is a term for looking behind you. This is called "Checking your 6" referring to the 6 O'clock position. In Checking our 6 for 2011 what do we see?
 
Okay, we've established that no one wants to pay higher taxes for anything - on income; for goods or services; on capital gains; on estates; and most especially for motor fuel.
Okay, we've established that no one wants to pay higher taxes for anything - on income; for goods or services; on capital gains; on estates; and most especially for motor fuel.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners have heard from the developer of a wind farm near Pantego as well as some of the landowners who hope to lease their land to the developer, Invenergy, and from residents opposed to building the wind farm near the Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge.
The Beaufort County Commissioners have heard from the developer of a wind farm near Pantego as well as some of the landowners who hope to lease their land to the developer, Invenergy, and from residents opposed to building the wind farm near the Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge.
 
The 2009 Racial Justice Act ("RJA") was passed based on incomplete data.
 
After seeing the way in which the Marc Rich pardon was handled when Eric Holder was Deputy Attorney General, more than a few people wondered if justice was for sale.
After seeing the way in which the Marc Rich pardon was handled when Eric Holder was Deputy Attorney General, more than a few people wondered if justice was for sale.
 
I wanted to touch on something, as you already probably know, that had me really upset over Thanksgiving. And that was Obama's failure to acknowledge and thank God in his Thanksgiving message to the nation.
I wanted to touch on something, as you already probably know, that had me really upset over Thanksgiving. And that was Obama's failure to acknowledge and thank God in his Thanksgiving message to the nation.
 
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