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We used to think conspiracy theorists were kooks. But in recent years we've seen too many examples of crazy stuff being done by our government. Here's just another one of them.
We used to think conspiracy theorists were kooks. But in recent years we've seen too many examples of crazy stuff being done by our government. Here's just another one of them.
 
The need for government, plain and simple, is because absolute freedom is impossible.
 
Beaufort County remains a Tier 1 County. That means we can get grant money more easily than if we weren't.
Beaufort County remains a Tier 1 County. That means we can get grant money more easily than if we weren't.
 
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).
 
U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder, responding to criticism of him over the Fast and Furious gunrunning scandal said: "This is a way to get at the president because of the way I can be identified with him, both due to the nature of our relationship, the fact that we're both African-American.
U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder, responding to criticism of him over the Fast and Furious gunrunning scandal said: "This is a way to get at the president because of the way I can be identified with him, both due to the nature of our relationship, the fact that we're both African-American.
 
What do Tommy Thompson, Economic Developer for Beaufort County, Bev. Perdue and Nancy Pelosi have in common? They are all economic illiterates. Let us explain.
What do Tommy Thompson, Economic Developer for Beaufort County, Bev. Perdue and Nancy Pelosi have in common? They are all economic illiterates. Let us explain.
 
The original complaint filed by Reggie alleged that he entered into a consulting agreement with Westport Shipyard Inc. to help them build a 50 foot boat.
The original complaint filed by Reggie alleged that he entered into a consulting agreement with Westport Shipyard Inc. to help them build a 50 foot boat.
 
Last week we were treated to pictures of an American drone captured in Iran. Less noticed in the spin coming out of the White House about Obama's winning the War in Iraq was a note that American drones will continue to operate over Iraq.
Last week we were treated to pictures of an American drone captured in Iran. Less noticed in the spin coming out of the White House about Obama's winning the War in Iraq was a note that American drones will continue to operate over Iraq.
 
A new report published this week by the National School Boards Association says that American students spend as much or more time in school as their counterparts in other developed nations.
A new report published this week by the National School Boards Association says that American students spend as much or more time in school as their counterparts in other developed nations.
 
Does anyone know who is in charge of running our government?? It clearly doesn't seem to be the guy we hired (elected) to take care of that.
Does anyone know who is in charge of running our government?? It clearly doesn't seem to be the guy we hired (elected) to take care of that.
 
The Pantego Wind Farm continues to attract attention by the Beaufort County Commissioners, if for no other reason than several members of the public are intent on being sure the Commissioners understand the issues and the company is putting for a valiant effort to "sell" the project.
The Pantego Wind Farm continues to attract attention by the Beaufort County Commissioners, if for no other reason than several members of the public are intent on being sure the Commissioners understand the issues and the company is putting for a valiant effort to "sell" the project.
 
Documents obtained by the Civitas Institute suggest Gov. Bev Perdue is attempting to strong-arm North Carolina's three major utility companies into supplying more expensive energy to their customers in the northeastern part of the state.
Documents obtained by the Civitas Institute suggest Gov. Bev Perdue is attempting to strong-arm North Carolina's three major utility companies into supplying more expensive energy to their customers in the northeastern part of the state.
 
Proof that we have an economic illiterate for President of the United States was clearly demonstrated Sunday night (12-12-11) on 60 Minutes when Steve Croft interviewed Barack Obama.
Proof that we have an economic illiterate for President of the United States was clearly demonstrated Sunday night (12-12-11) on 60 Minutes when Steve Croft interviewed Barack Obama.
 
Why has no one asked what that grand give-away is doing to the Social Security Trust Fund - which reportedly is already running low??
Why has no one asked what that grand give-away is doing to the Social Security Trust Fund - which reportedly is already running low??
 
Barack Obama made a speech the other day in Osawatomie, Kansas declaring that capitalism and a free market economy have failed and we need to redefine the American system.
Barack Obama made a speech the other day in Osawatomie, Kansas declaring that capitalism and a free market economy have failed and we need to redefine the American system.
 
The Turnage is about to close. Of course it is. Are there any among us who believe that the powers to be in and around Washington (is it Little Washington or Original Washington??) are going to let that happen??
The Turnage is about to close. Of course it is. Are there any among us who believe that the powers to be in and around Washington (is it Little Washington or Original Washington??) are going to let that happen??
 
I would take this occasion as a former professor of School Law to suggest that this is the kind of school story we need to learn to read with a careful eye. I don't believe Mr. Bostic was forced to resign because he suspended a 9-year old student for calling his teacher "cute."
I would take this occasion as a former professor of School Law to suggest that this is the kind of school story we need to learn to read with a careful eye. I don't believe Mr. Bostic was forced to resign because he suspended a 9-year old student for calling his teacher "cute."
 
Most people, especially in Beaufort County, do not live within the city limits of a municipality and most do not even live close enough to be threatened by annexation.
Most people, especially in Beaufort County, do not live within the city limits of a municipality and most do not even live close enough to be threatened by annexation.
 
The Washington Daily News is once again feeding us the line our "leaders" want us to believe. Those leaders include Alan Jordan, Jerry Langley, Al Klemm and Jay McRoy.
The Washington Daily News is once again feeding us the line our "leaders" want us to believe. Those leaders include Alan Jordan, Jerry Langley, Al Klemm and Jay McRoy.
 
We keep hearing from the anointed one and his surrogates that "the rich" need to pay their "fair share" of taxes. I suspect there are a lot of folks who believe that is something everyone should be doing.
We keep hearing from the anointed one and his surrogates that "the rich" need to pay their "fair share" of taxes. I suspect there are a lot of folks who believe that is something everyone should be doing.
 
We would seem to be faced with an administration that is determined to foment class warfare. I hope it remains figurative - but after seeing what went on in Oakland CA, I'm beginning to wonder if that's possible.
We would seem to be faced with an administration that is determined to foment class warfare. I hope it remains figurative - but after seeing what went on in Oakland CA, I'm beginning to wonder if that's possible.
 
Such were the words of an admired law professor we once had. He went on to explain that, in law, it is essential for justice to prevail, and therefore extreme care must be taken in making an exception to any law.
Such were the words of an admired law professor we once had. He went on to explain that, in law, it is essential for justice to prevail, and therefore extreme care must be taken in making an exception to any law.
 
Have there been some "funny things" going on around the White House lately?? All of a sudden the Prez has been talking about the virtues of free trade.
Have there been some "funny things" going on around the White House lately?? All of a sudden the Prez has been talking about the virtues of free trade.
 
What has become both a most celebrated, and scorned political movement is now at the level of full accountability to the public.
What has become both a most celebrated, and scorned political movement is now at the level of full accountability to the public.
 
"Further study is needed..." those words, perhaps the most frequently occurring in academic writing are code for "give us more money."
"Further study is needed..." those words, perhaps the most frequently occurring in academic writing are code for "give us more money."
 
There are an abundance of research and popular media reports about the problems we identified with wind generated electricity.
There are an abundance of research and popular media reports about the problems we identified with wind generated electricity.
 
The United States of America may be broken. Are you ready to do your part to pick up the pieces and rebuild us?
The United States of America may be broken. Are you ready to do your part to pick up the pieces and rebuild us?
 
We sat and listened to the speakers at the Utilities Commission hearing the other night and thought: "this wind stuff sounds real good." We particularly like the part about being pollution free and reducing CO2.
We sat and listened to the speakers at the Utilities Commission hearing the other night and thought: "this wind stuff sounds real good." We particularly like the part about being pollution free and reducing CO2.
 
The Environmental Opportunist group is composed of both faux environmentalists and faux venture capitalists.
The Environmental Opportunist group is composed of both faux environmentalists and faux venture capitalists.
 
An Illinois company, doing business as Pantego Wind Energy LLC proposes to build a windmill farm in Pantego to generate electricity. It is a bad idea.
An Illinois company, doing business as Pantego Wind Energy LLC proposes to build a windmill farm in Pantego to generate electricity. It is a bad idea.
 
Except for the few words which I have omitted, the following is quoted from a presidential news conference on 10/13/11.
Except for the few words which I have omitted, the following is quoted from a presidential news conference on 10/13/11.
 
There is a scam being run on the people of North Carolina, and the college students specifically. It is the debate about raising tuition in the UNC system next year.
There is a scam being run on the people of North Carolina, and the college students specifically. It is the debate about raising tuition in the UNC system next year.
 
In that piece I shared a new report that detailed the changes in modern college and university curricula away from required foundational courses more toward a smorgasbord that ignores the classics of the liberal arts curriculum.
In that piece I shared a new report that detailed the changes in modern college and university curricula away from required foundational courses more toward a smorgasbord that ignores the classics of the liberal arts curriculum.
 
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