“All-of-the-above” is a nice, safe term. You don’t offend anyone. You’re taking everyone’s options. It’s perfect for politicians wanting to keep everyone happy. But the ”all-of-the-above” energy strategy being touted
Continue readingWe’ve learned that there just might be a crony capitalism angle in the amnesty fight for at least one powerful House Republican. We’ve also heard about a letter, circulated by
Continue readingThe folks in North Mecklenburg County protesting tolls have been dismissed by establishment types for allegedly getting upset over a one-time thing. Well, surprise, surprise. Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are
Continue readingUNC has been in the news quite a bit during the McCrory / conservative revolution era in Raleigh. We had Gene Nichol and his on-campus carnival sideshow. We’ve had the
Continue readingIt’s amazing. It used to be the kiss of death for a politician when he or she blatantly disrespects their base. But, hey — Thom Tillis did it, and he’s
Continue readingMitch McConnell and John Boehner are falling all over themselves to disarm their respective caucuses before the new session even starts. Republicans were awarded majorities in both chambers on Capitol
Continue readingThe Republican majority will huddle next weekend to pick leaders for the chamber AND for their caucus. Since they are a majority in the General Assembly’s lower chamber, the Republican
Continue readingAmericans For Prosperity (AFP) is targeting a group of 25 Republicans — including our very own Renee Ellmers — who have not yet committed to opposing federal subsidies for wind
Continue readingI don’t know what we have to do to hammer the message home to these Republicans. We’ve given them complete control of the legislative branch. We made it clear that
Continue readingThere actually is a down side to living in a great community like Pinehurst. The quality of life is so great that SOME busybodies create problems to, um, tackle. Some
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