Tag: economy

Only in the federal govt: $20K is ‘an acceptable loss’

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Just when you think you’ve seen and heard it all about the idiocy within the federal bureaucracy — something else comes along to take the cake. I was

NCGOP: tone deaf or trying to change the subject?

Posted on April 25, 2012April 25, 2012 by Brant Clifton

“It’s STILL the economy. We’re NOT stupid.” — Mitt Romney April 24, 2012 NC Senate President Phil Berger (R) trumpeted the other day that he had a “major

Charlotte’s economic troubles pile up

Posted on April 22, 2012April 22, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The Queen City will be playing a key role in North Carolina politics this year. Pat McCrory, Charlotte’s former, mayor is the leading GOP contender for governor of North Carolina.

History, Economic data point to SURE Obama loss in November

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Brant Clifton

James Pethokoukis with The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in DC is one of the sharpest people out there writing on business and the economy. He has some interesting charts up

Some FACTS to consider against leftist rantings about the 1%

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Former Senator — and Economic PhD — Phil Gramm has an excellent piece in today’s Wall Street Journal addressing some interesting facts behind

Charlotte: In decline ????

Posted on March 30, 2012March 30, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Today’s Charlotte Observer had a story that should make both Pat McCrory AND the Democrats planning their national convention a tad uncomfortable: city leaders admit the Queen

The cost of county government in North Carolina

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The John Locke Foundation in Raleigh has put together a fascinating report on the cost of governing at the local level in The Tar

WHAT economic recovery?

Posted on March 8, 2012March 8, 2012 by Brant Clifton

BarryO and his playmates in the mainstream media are falling all over themselves to sell us on the idea that the economy is in recovery. Before you get

Announcement of tax dollars for brewery raises new set of questions

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Brant Clifton

It appears that Pinehurst Village government has jumped head-first into the venture capital game — picking winners and losers by investing tax dollars in certain enterprises seeking

NC’s I-95 tolls to hit MORE than just drivers

Posted on February 28, 2012February 28, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Legislators and bureaucrats in Raleigh are blowing through funds like a drunken sailor on an extended shore leave. Instead of tightening their belts and trying