Tag Archives: voter registration

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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Section 5 Or Section 8

This week the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in Shelby County v Holder.  This case is an attempt to negate Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.  The plaintiffs claim that the provisions of Section 5 are … Continue reading

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The Enshrinement Of Barney Frank

I would be less than totally honest if I said I was not disappointed when Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick passed up Barney Frank as his appointee to temporarily fill the United States Senate seat vacated by John Kerry.  This is … Continue reading

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My November Fear

Today is a day for me to go out on a political limb.  I feel certain that Mitt Romney will be President Obama’s Republican opponent in the November election.  I feel almost equally certain that President Obama will win a … Continue reading

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3 Pearls

As many of my readers know I coached basketball for fifteen years. During that time I had countless opportunities to hear some of the greatest coaches in the history of the game speak at various clinics and camps. In several … Continue reading

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Repealing American History

It is widely accepted to call the more liberal in the Democratic Party progressives.  On occasion, admittedly just to have the enjoyment of riling them up, I have referred to the conservatives as regressives – the opposite of progressives.  My … Continue reading

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