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It is truly comforting to know that the Anointed One is turning to the creation of jobs - or do you suppose that is but more rhetoric intended to give him something that sounds good to talk about as he pursues his reelection bid (which has clearly already started)??
It is truly comforting to know that the Anointed One is turning to the creation of jobs - or do you suppose that is but more rhetoric intended to give him something that sounds good to talk about as he pursues his reelection bid (which has clearly already started)??
 
Even though almost everyone's experience and common sense tell us differently, we have build the idea of equality, specifically equality of results, into virtually everything about our public schools. It remains one of the major reasons that there is so much opposition to giving parents choice.
Even though almost everyone's experience and common sense tell us differently, we have build the idea of equality, specifically equality of results, into virtually everything about our public schools. It remains one of the major reasons that there is so much opposition to giving parents choice.
 
The County Commission gives away thousands of taxpayer dollars every year; just gives it away. They will raise taxes this year to continue that practice. Yet they do so without giving serious consideration to how that money is used.
The County Commission gives away thousands of taxpayer dollars every year; just gives it away. They will raise taxes this year to continue that practice. Yet they do so without giving serious consideration to how that money is used.
 
How do you know 'judicial activism' when you see it? Black's Law Dictionary defines judicial activism as a "philosophy of judicial decision-making whereby judges allow their personal views about public policy, among other factors, to guide their decisions."
How do you know 'judicial activism' when you see it? Black's Law Dictionary defines judicial activism as a "philosophy of judicial decision-making whereby judges allow their personal views about public policy, among other factors, to guide their decisions."
 
Is it a conflict of interest for a local government official to vote on a matter before a board upon which he/she sits if one of the parties with an interest in the issue before the board is a close associate, such as a client, employee or close business associate of the official?
Is it a conflict of interest for a local government official to vote on a matter before a board upon which he/she sits if one of the parties with an interest in the issue before the board is a close associate, such as a client, employee or close business associate of the official?
 
This year's budget process was pretty much the same as the previous year's...and the year before. The only real difference is that they have much less in their reserve account so they simply plan to raise taxes.
This year's budget process was pretty much the same as the previous year's...and the year before. The only real difference is that they have much less in their reserve account so they simply plan to raise taxes.
 
So the Non-profits are being targeted according to the lead headline in the 6/2/2011 edition of the WDN. Who, besides Hood Richardson would do such a thing??
So the Non-profits are being targeted according to the lead headline in the 6/2/2011 edition of the WDN. Who, besides Hood Richardson would do such a thing??
 
We know of no one more in favor of reducing government spending and lowering taxes than are we. But there is a point sometimes beyond which we should never go.
We know of no one more in favor of reducing government spending and lowering taxes than are we. But there is a point sometimes beyond which we should never go.
 
If what the liberal "progressives" have in mind for us is so wonderful, why do they resort to the seven deadly sins to achieve their goals?
If what the liberal "progressives" have in mind for us is so wonderful, why do they resort to the seven deadly sins to achieve their goals?
 
The Republicans are crowing about how little they cut when they should be cutting much more.
 
Several years ago, North Carolina was almost breathlessly headed full speed into the world of technology with grants to Dell Corporation in support of a computer assembly plant near Winston Salem.
Several years ago, North Carolina was almost breathlessly headed full speed into the world of technology with grants to Dell Corporation in support of a computer assembly plant near Winston Salem.
 
Neither they nor we contend the list is a true reflection of the best and worst of the nation's high schools, but what it does do is reflect those schools that make a concerted attempt to prepare their students for college.
Neither they nor we contend the list is a true reflection of the best and worst of the nation's high schools, but what it does do is reflect those schools that make a concerted attempt to prepare their students for college.
 
How nice it is for some people to declare that other people should continue to pay more and more in taxes to support a reckless and corrupt government.
How nice it is for some people to declare that other people should continue to pay more and more in taxes to support a reckless and corrupt government.
 
Back when we were in our teacher training program in college one of the assigned readings was a book entitled "The way it spozed to be."
 
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
 
Beaufort County is confronting a financial crisis much like what both the state and federal governments are facing, even if the numbers are not as large.
 
I recently wrote a Teacher's Desk piece in which I said that there is little evidence that pre-school programs have much of a lasting effect on the success of students in later years.
I recently wrote a Teacher's Desk piece in which I said that there is little evidence that pre-school programs have much of a lasting effect on the success of students in later years.
 
Please recognize that "Liberalism" is a mental disorder that afflicts both Democrats, Republicans and even some Independents. So here goes:
Please recognize that "Liberalism" is a mental disorder that afflicts both Democrats, Republicans and even some Independents. So here goes:
 
I had the opportunity recently to observe the NC Senate Education Committee debate S 423 which, if it passes, will create a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee to study "teacher tenure."
I had the opportunity recently to observe the NC Senate Education Committee debate S 423 which, if it passes, will create a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee to study "teacher tenure."
 
We either fix this problem or a dictator will.
 
When I moved to Bath, North Carolina ten months ago I discovered that there were two Republican parties in Beaufort County and three Republican parties in Pitt County.
When I moved to Bath, North Carolina ten months ago I discovered that there were two Republican parties in Beaufort County and three Republican parties in Pitt County.
 
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
 
On Wednesday, April 6, about 800-1000 Tea Party and other conservative groups stood on the Capitol lawn in Washington DC to tell the government to "Cut Spending!"
On Wednesday, April 6, about 800-1000 Tea Party and other conservative groups stood on the Capitol lawn in Washington DC to tell the government to "Cut Spending!"
 
In this first installment we address the resistance of two Republican County Commissioners (who brand themselves as "conservatives") to holding the line on taxes.
In this first installment we address the resistance of two Republican County Commissioners (who brand themselves as "conservatives") to holding the line on taxes.
 
HB 615 has been introduced into the General Assembly. It is entitled: "No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty."
 
Indeed, Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage, like Jessie Helms and Ronald Reagan, illustrate what we are saying.
 
Larry Britt is no longer Chairman of the Beaufort County Republican Party. That is a good thing.
Larry Britt is no longer Chairman of the Beaufort County Republican Party. That is a good thing.
 
The answer is "no" and they take valuable resources from programs that do make a long term difference and many for less money. So why do we keep funding them?
 
There's a lot of talk these days about teachers. More specifically, what kind of compensation should teachers receive and whether they should receive "tenure."
There's a lot of talk these days about teachers. More specifically, what kind of compensation should teachers receive and whether they should receive "tenure."
 
The Constitution was also written to memorialize the notion that sovereign power rests with the individual and not with the federal government or any governmental agency.
The Constitution was also written to memorialize the notion that sovereign power rests with the individual and not with the federal government or any governmental agency.
 
Representatives of the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party traveled to Raleigh Wednesday (3-10-11) on their weekly jaunt to "Petition their government for a redress of grievances."
Representatives of the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party traveled to Raleigh Wednesday (3-10-11) on their weekly jaunt to "Petition their government for a redress of grievances."
 
The redistribution of wealth scheme from the "Tobacco Settlement" has devestated small business in Beaufort County, much more than the EDC/Committee of 100 claims it has helped.
The redistribution of wealth scheme from the "Tobacco Settlement" has devestated small business in Beaufort County, much more than the EDC/Committee of 100 claims it has helped.
 
Essentially this bill, if it becomes law, would eliminate the end-of-course tests in US History, Civics & Economics, Algebra II and Physical Science.
Essentially this bill, if it becomes law, would eliminate the end-of-course tests in US History, Civics & Economics, Algebra II and Physical Science.
 
Thousands of teachers are on strike as this is being written. And what they are striking for is the biggest threat to America we have ever faced.
Thousands of teachers are on strike as this is being written. And what they are striking for is the biggest threat to America we have ever faced.
 
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