The outcomes of the Ferguson and Eric Garner cases seem to have been the catalyst for a renewed look at police conduct while in the line of duty. Regardless of your particular assessment of either of those situations, this is clearly a discussion worth having. We live in a society that should be based on […]
On December 22, CAUTION and the Charlotte Bastiat Society held a joint meeting at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. The guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Todd Nesbit. Dr. Nesbit is a Senior Lecturer in Economics and Competitive Markets at The Ohio State University, an Affiliated Senior Scholar with the Mercatus Center, and an Adjunct […]
As the nation prepares for the incoming 114th Congress, it is no secret that Speaker John Boehner is already less than popular among the conservative grassroots. The recent “Cromnibus” budget certainly didn’t help his standing. Strategically, it is possible that 30 conservative House members could unite and deny him the slot by refusing to vote […]
It was just another morning of Facebook perusing when I stumbled upon a post on a regional Tea Party group’s Facebook page which called out Speaker Boehner and encouraged Congressman elect Mark Walker to vote otherwise for Speaker. This poster was attacked by other membership and leadership. “I’m getting pretty tired of this divisive rhetoric […]
Pattie Curran is anything but shy. Whether it comes to educating others about her real life experiences with Obamacare, or as in the following video, educating Congressional staffers about the disconnect they and their boss continue to have with voters when it comes to Obama’s executive actions on immigration…there is just no stopping Pattie. During […]
PunditHouse author and activist Nicole Revels took to the streets of Huntersville, NC last weekend to gauge the level of support for the proposed HOT lanes on I77 between Charlotte and Mooresville. She went seeking petition signatures in support of the toll lanes. The results were…well…watch for yourself. 🙂
On November 4, 2014, Mecklenburg County voters will be asked to vote “For or Against” a referendum entitled “Mecklenburg County Sales Use Tax”. The text of the measure is as follows: “Local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter percent (0.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.” […]
It may not be the highest profile race on the ballot, but the Clerk of Superior Court is nonetheless an important role. The Clerk manages a staff of over 200 and oversees the filing and storage of all civil and criminal court files. The clerk also acts as the judge of probates. Elisa Chinn Gary, […]
*Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to PunditHouse by Stephen J Wrona, Information Systems Chief & Treasurer, North Carolina State Guard Association An open letter to the people and elected officials of the State of North Carolina, Recently, the South Carolina State Defense Force (SCSDF) conducted its 2nd annual “Hurricane Hike”. The membership executed a […]
Lake Norman Conservatives is pleased to host an event called “Stop the Tolls — It’s Now or Never” featuring guest speakers of two citizen groups opposed to public-private partnership toll projects in North Carolina. The Charlotte-area group WidenI77.org and the Raleigh-area group North Carolina Citizens Against Toll Roads will both be presenting at the Lake […]
