Tag Archives: North Carolina

Protection?

Lately I often write about North Carolina.  While Tea Party/Republican insanity exists in every state, in 2013 North Carolina appears to be the epicenter.  The examples are literally too plentiful to all be chronicled in this space.  Today I want … Continue reading

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Blinded By Their Own Baloney

For several years now one of the ways the Tea Party/Republicans have displayed their economic ignorance is by supporting the Fair Tax, which is basically a sales or consumption tax.  I will not get into all the details here – … Continue reading

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You Stll Own It Pat

I saw this one coming like a 3 and 0 fastball.  On Wednesday Republican North Carolina de jure Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement: “The issues surrounding the transfer of the assets of the Ashville water department to a … Continue reading

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Double Barrel Misfires

Here is an analogy question complete with solution: 2011 is to 2013 as Madison, Wisconsin is to Raleigh, North Carolina.  In 2011 Scott Walker and a Republican majority took over the Governor’s mansion and both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature.  … Continue reading

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I’m The Senator And Don’t You Forget It

It must be terrible to live life feeling very insecure; desperately wanting to be famous yet dwelling in obscurity.  What other excuse could Republican North Carolina State Senator Tommy Tucker have for some of his recent actions?  Last week he … Continue reading

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Temptation Prevention

In the mid-1860’s British Lord Acton famously stated, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”  The Tea Party/Republican’s have complete control of the North Carolina State Government and now they want even more.  Absolute political power is not … Continue reading

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Facilitators Of Death

If the tone of this article is angry it is because I am.  If it is somewhat confusing, that is because about 10% of my readership comes from outside the United States and I have to attempt to explain to … Continue reading

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But I Told You So

If you haven’t already, I strongly suggest you read Shotgun Suppression from April 10th and A Day At The State Capitol from April 14th to put these events in context.  RALEIGH, NC–4:55 PM, Friday, April 12, 2013. Late this afternoon, … Continue reading

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A Day At The State Capitol

Wednesday the North Carolina House of Representatives held a public hearing on proposed voter ID legislation.  Since I had strong, informed opinions on the topic and live about an hour from the Legislative Buildings I took a ride to Raleigh.  … Continue reading

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Shotgun Suppression

If the police come upon gang activity the standard method of operation for the gang members is to scatter in different directions.  That makes it difficult for the police to apprehend them since their attention is divided.  The Republicans in … Continue reading

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