In my previous essay I addressed the idea of economies evolving from a growing, dynamic state to a static one where people try to maintain position and use their assets to build monuments to themselves. Nothing derogatory was meant about service businesses; in fact, the business I operate is a service business. The point is […]
Despite what you may think, I am not much of a “joiner.” Unfortunately, I have learned through experience that joining clubs or organizations, and then becoming involved in the mechanics of operating the organization, leads mostly to aggravation and frustration. It is simply too hard, or though it seems, for any organized group of human […]
For those readers interested in becoming active within the Republican Party, the first (and crucial!) step is to attend the forthcoming Mecklenburg County Precinct meetings. It is through this process that residents become eligible to attend the County Convention and vote on leadership positions within the local Party. Furthermore, District and State Conventions will this […]
The good news is that in general the answer is “no” they aren’t completely and totally biased on this subject. Most local news outlets seem to be doing a decent job of getting out both sides of this story – covering the WidenI77.org efforts to promote investigating alternatives. Most are at least making an attempt to […]
Now that we have settled the ‘rich paying their fair share’ issue, it is time to turn attention to the real problem in the federal budget: spending. You don’t think the tax debate is over? President Obama has gotten the last tax hike he will ever see, or any other Democrat, for the rest of […]
It turns out a few US Senators have been meeting and drafting new legislation that would “solve” the illegal immigration problem in the US. The Washington Post describes the group as “meeting quietly.” Others might call it “meeting in secret.” So who are the quiet meeters? Six total – three from each party. The Democrats: Senate […]
For weeks, the media has been saturated with stories portraying the battle between gun control advocates and supporters of 2nd amendment rights. The whirlwind of fear being generated by possible future restrictions on firearms ownership has led to a market in firearm sales (particularly rifles) with prices reaching twice to three times or more of […]
Separated at birth? Heath Morrison, the new Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, reminds me of Mayhem from those creepy Allstate Insurance commercials. Mayhem inflicts disasters on people who AREN’T Allstate customers. Morrison, on the other hand, is about to inflict a disaster on the customers of CMS schools. Case in point: Glenn Singleton. Singleton, you see, is a […]
Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The Davidson Wildcats pounce on the College of Charleston Cougars with a 77-68 victory. [nggallery id=72]
Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The All American Pub and Charlotte Seen hosts a kickoff for this year’s Passport for Fashion event, which be held April 20 at the NC Music Factory. [nggallery id=71]
