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The ruling class is working overtime to convince us to allow them to shake even more change from our pockets to fund their vote-buying and other misadventures. IF ONLY they worked this hard to get government out of our lives and cut taxes.
Published: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 @ 8:33 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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When the GOP majority took over the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011, we were promised an end to pay-to-play. Pay-to-play has typically meant the shakedown of lobbyists and other interested parties for campaign donations in exchange for legislative attention to their concerns.
Published: Sunday, September 30th, 2012 @ 10:31 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Some lobbyists recently received an email from the reelection campaign of House Speaker Thom Tillis asking for money. State law prohibits lawmakers from soliciting lobbyists for campaign contributions.
Published: Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 @ 11:24 am
By: Brant Clifton
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The Shakedown is one of the area's top variety bands, blending various musical styles into one cohesive groove.
Published: Friday, June 17th, 2011 @ 2:28 pm
By: Announcements
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