Passing the smell test …
I had such high hopes for state Rep. Stephen LaRoque (R-Kinston). When he first came to the legislature, he was joined at the hip with former state Rep. Richard Morgan
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The lies about the debt ceiling increase start to fall apart …
How do you tell when a politician is lying? When their lips are moving. A lot of politician lips have been flapping during the recent debt ceiling debate — resulting
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Legislators listening to business people about policies that affect businesses. Oh, the horror …
According to the N&O, and other liberal mouthpieces, the fact that NC state legislators and businesspeople are getting together to talk about legislation means SOMETHING sinister is going on: The
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Trillions more in debt is GOOD for you. Trust US.
I have to give rare kudos to Democrats Larry Kissell and Mike McIntyre, who voted against the U.S. House deal to raise the federal debt ceiling — even if it
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Our “leaders” cheer trillions in new debt …
Disgusting. Just disgusting. The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved a historic $2.4 trillion increase in the federal debt ceiling. The “honorables” proceeded to applaud and cheer the vote results.
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Not playing the fool on the debt ceiling “deal” …
The Washington politicians have reached a deal on the federal debt ceiling, and — just like Erick Erickson of Redstate.com — I am NOT playing the fool: There are a lot
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Dems and the N&O: The sky is STILL falling! Seriously. We swear! (Would we lie to you?)
State Democrats and their allies in the teachers union are STILL trying to beat up on conservatives in the legislature for the budget recently passed by both chambers despite the
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So, Mr. reporter, tell us simple readers about capitalists ….
I have to admit that I nearly spit out my coffee this morning after reading this “gem” from Fayetteville Observer reporter Michael Futch: Count Billy Ray
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Some sanity amid the debt ceiling hysteria …
El Rushbo appears to be THE ONLY ONE out there making sense on this debt ceiling debate: The Republican leadership is operating out of fear. I want you to think,
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A mixed review for Tuesday’s legislative session …
The conservative majority in the state legislature continued their beatdown of Madame Governor in Tuesday’s business — overriding her vetoes of bills limiting the payment of unemployment benefits and installing
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