Income distribution is a hot topic these days. The two major political parties want us to believe that our problems in America stem from an improper allocation of income between the “haves” and the “have nots.” I have spent many hours thinking about what is “fair” in terms of who gets what and I have […]
By the time you read this our top elected local Socialist – I’m writing of course about Jennifer Roberts – will have graciously presented you with a 6.3% property tax increase. We now have a property tax rate of $.8166 per $100 of accessed property. A revenue neutral rate would have been $.7678 per $100. This […]
This message was sent to NC Speaker Thom Tillis and NC Senate President Berger, with copies to our state Rep Ruth Samuelson and State Senator, Bob Rucho. Anyone in Meck County or elsewhere needs to do the same. We need to inundate these characters with messages the state, in no uncertain terms, that we will […]
For several years now, I have observed that real street fighting political muscle in the GOP comes from women. Ann Coulter, Michelle Malkin, Laura Ingraham, Tammy Bruce, and many others have been carrying the intellectual arguments for conservatism while Newt Gingrich hit the couch with Nancy Pelosi and Mitt Romney installed Obamacare the prequel. President […]
The General Assembly’s recent flip-flop on funding of Charlotte’s light rail may be an indicator. Many conservatives were hopeful when news broke that the NC Senate budget did not include state funds necessary to get federal funds for Charlotte’s light rail extension (link). The very next day Pat McCrory was very busy talking to legislators, […]
In the 1970-1971 school year Charlotte public schools began court ordered desegregation. The Feds required that each school have a student racial makeup of 70% white, 30% black. Carmel Junior High was in its first year of operation and I was one of the students. The white kids lived in the neighborhood – blacks were […]
Last week US senator Rand Paul made a valiant attempt to at least amend the tyrannical “Patriot Act” to protect the privacy of gun owners; his measured failed 85-10. NC freshman representive Glen Bradley has introduced HB 241, the North Carolina Firearms Freedom Act. This bill will exempt all firearms and ammunition manufactued and retained in NC […]
Historically the people of North Carolina have been called “Tar Heels” because of the fact that during the war between the states our troops “stuck to their ranks like they had tar on their heels”. Once again, it is time to draw a line in the sand, firmly plant our heals and stand our ground. […]
Several times a year local political issues capture the public’s attention. Such a time was Thursday, May 19. The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to allow citizens to express their opinions on the proposed FY 2012 budget. As you may have heard, Chairperson Jennifer Roberts wants to keep the county […]
I recently attended two Pat McCrory campaign presentations. Although Pat hasn’t officially announced his candidacy for governor, he is heralded as the Republican frontrunner in a field of no discernable opponents. The NC Republican Party for all practical purposes has anointed Pat McCrory as their candidate. I personally think it unwise for Republicans to be […]
