Stories written by Christian Hine
A 1999 Cum Laude graduate of UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business, Christian has spent fifteen years as an award winning political activist and consultant in both North and South Carolina...with a little radio talk show hosting and newspaper editing thrown in for good measure. A self-described "Republitarian", Christian is an unabashed advocate of traditional free market capitalism and views passage of the FairTax as the single most effective method to combat the social manipulation and corruption found in government today. When not stressing over yet another new law, Christian enjoys treasure hunting, obscure European power metal bands, good beer, and anything related to Carolina Panthers football...except talking about the 2001 season. He's removed that from memory.

Voter ID Compromise: Wise Move or Weak-Kneed?

Picking up on Mark’s post regarding Voter ID hypocrisy, a compromise on a North Carolina Voter ID bill is likely to see a vote during the current short session of the General Assembly.   Proposals include allowing a broader range of documents to be accepted as positive forms of identification rather than only a true photo […]

June 7, 2012 | Posted in Carolinas,Char-Meck Beat,Christian Hine | Read More »

The Weekly Activist

As most readers of PunditHouse know, Mark Pellin and our amazing “House Guests” are the one’s whose tireless efforts keep our content fresh and interesting.  Writing has never been my strong suit, but I make my contributions to “the cause” by being as involved as possible in the numerous clubs and organizations in and around […]

June 4, 2012 | Posted in Carolinas,Christian Hine,City Beat,County Beat,House Blends | Read More »

Budget Proposal Passes Council’s Straw Vote

On Tuesday evening, residents upset over City Manager Curt Walton’s budget and capital investment plan flooded the Government Center to express their discontent over the 8.2% property tax increase called for by the plan. Despite overwhelming opposition by those in attendance at the public hearing, and foreshadowed by some rather disingenuous commentary by Mayor Foxx […]

May 31, 2012 | Posted in Char-Meck Beat,Christian Hine,City Beat | Read More »

Local Tea Party Organization Encourages Turnout at Public Hearing

Common Americans United to Inspire OUR Nation (CAUTION) announced today that the organization is actively encouraging its members and fellow citizens to participate in the May 29, 2012 Public Hearing on the Preliminary FY2013 Operating Budget and FY2013-2017 Capital Investment Plan.  The plan as proposed by the City Manager includes an 8.2% property tax increase […]

May 29, 2012 | Posted in Christian Hine,City Beat | Read More »

South Carolina Republicans On The Way

Things are certainly looking up these days for North Carolina Republicans. With Democrats plagued by sex scandals, the brilliant political move (*sarcasm*) by the President to declare his support for gay marriage the day after the same suffered a significant electoral defeat by North Carolina voters, and Walter Dalton trailing Pat McCrory in the race […]

May 18, 2012 | Posted in Carolinas,Christian Hine | Read More »

Voter Fraud? What Voter Fraud?

Despite overwhelming support for voter identification laws amongst North Carolina residents, in 2011 legislators were unable to override Governor Perdue’s veto of a bill that would require proof of identity in order to vote. Opponents of voter id laws claim that they aren’t necessary and place unnecessary barriers on the right to vote.  Some deny […]

May 18, 2012 | Posted in Carolinas | Read More »

Saturday Night House Party

I wanted to go with an Easter theme for tonight’s House Party, but came to find out there just aren’t really all that many Easter songs…at least after taking away the kids songs and a few classical tunes.  So, we wish you all a Happy Easter, and hope you enjoy the following songs welcoming in another baseball season! […]

April 7, 2012 | Posted in Christian Hine | Read More »

Amendment One Foes Misguided, Sort Of…

According to this article in the Charlotte Observer, over 30 religious leaders in Charlotte used last weekend’s services to speak out against passage of Amendment One, which would ban gay marriage in North Carolina and is on the ballot during the May 8 Primary elections. Cats laying with dogs might be an almost over the […]

March 27, 2012 | Posted in Carolinas,Char-Meck Beat,Christian Hine,City Beat,County Beat | Read More »

Mecklenburg Libertarian Party Draws Record Crowd

On Wednesday February 22nd the Libertarian Party of Mecklenburg County (LPMeck) held its annual county convention at the Fox & Hound in uptown Charlotte.  The event drew over 50 people, making it the most successful and popular convention in the local Party’s history. Lee Wrights, a presidential candidate for the LP noted that the attendance […]

February 23, 2012 | Posted in Char-Meck Beat,Christian Hine | Read More »

Comment Avatars

We’ve had several questions recently regarding the pictures that are shown next to comments.  PunditHouse.com utilizes images from www.gravatar.com.  Pictures aren’t just limited to Mark and myself, anyone can have an icon if you set up an account via gravatar and then use the same email address when you post a comment! Looking forward to […]

February 12, 2012 | Posted in Christian Hine | Read More »

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